webnovelfull Chapter 44 Returning to the Exiles
Chapter 44 Returning to the Exiles
In fact, Ning Xiaoxi didn't know what she could do; it was just a subconscious reaction—she felt she couldn't just stand by and watch.
Upon hearing Ning Xiaoxi's scream, Di An immediately deactivated the magic array set up at the entrance of the valley and followed closely behind her.
"My lord, the Blood Soul has self-destructed, the cave has collapsed, and the underground river has overflowed. The cave is a thousand meters deep, please save people!" Ning Xiaoxi used her Dragon Step without holding back, and in the blink of an eye, she arrived at the cave entrance, ready to rush in.
Suddenly, a strong force pulled her by the neck and flung her backward. "Stay put." The chubby figure in the dark instantly disappeared into the cave.
[Ding! Awakened the Demon-Slaying and Monster-Exterminating Skill: Intermediate Magic Weapon Manipulation. This skill allows you to change the form of your magic weapon according to the needs of battle, resulting in different combat effects.]
As the warm current flowed into her body, Ning Xiaoxi felt the spirit crystal heart, which had been resting peacefully on the cave fountain, suddenly begin to flow. Then it transformed into a falcon and appeared before her. Ning Xiaoxi subconsciously drew a stabilizing talisman on the falcon and pointed it in the direction where the darkness had disappeared. "Quickly stabilize the cave structure."
Chang Qing arrived beside Ning Xiaoxi, his hands flashing out talismans that stabilizing the mountainside. He simultaneously ordered his guards to leave quickly. He didn't actually know what was happening; he was just following Ning Xiaoxi's actions, feeling that doing what she did was the right thing to do.
Her gaze followed the falcon as it flew into the cave. Runes shimmered on the falcon's body, beams of light shooting straight up the mountainside, gradually stabilizing the previously swaying mountain.
"Bang!" At that moment, a huge explosion was heard, and the entire mountain shook violently once again.
The sounds of "boom boom boom!" kept coming, as if the entire Panhou Mountain Range was trembling.
Ning Xiaoxi lost her footing and staggered back a few steps.
Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by, and Ling Jingxin reappeared on the fountain in the cave, excitedly spinning around.
Then three figures appeared at the cave entrance. Di An grabbed Ning Xiaoxi with one hand, Tian Jie pulled Chang Qing up, and they ran quickly out of the valley.
After they rushed out of the valley, their subordinates and guards, who were deployed on the perimeter, gradually gathered around them, and the group quickly left the area.
Panhou Mountain City Tianshi Pavilion Residence
Ning Xiaoxi huddled in a corner, trying to minimize her presence.
“Di An, your Panhou Mountain City garrison deserves the greatest credit for annihilating the Blood Soul this time. I will mention it to the Pavilion Master.” Tian Jie sat upright.
"Lord Tianjie, you're too kind. Xiaoxi deserves credit for discovering the demon soldiers and confirming the Blood Soul information. The two of you are the ones who truly deserve the credit." Di'an smiled modestly, his chubby face beaming with joy.
Indeed, in recent years, news of demons has been rare, let alone the swift elimination of a demon general. This can be considered the greatest victory for the Celestial Master Pavilion in the past decade, making it difficult not to be happy.
"Has everything been agreed upon with the City Lord?" Tianwei interjected. "Our Celestial Master Pavilion has achieved results, so we can't cause trouble for the City Lord."
Di An nodded. "It's already agreed. The city lord has already led troops to deal with it, and this incident will also be reported to the king at the same time."
Tianjie stood up. "Alright, since everything is arranged, Tianwei and I will be leaving now."
Di An then stood up, "Both of you have had a long and arduous journey. In any case, it is only right that I, your humble servant, entertain you."
Tianjie smiled and patted Di'an on the shoulder. "You still need to help the city lord clean up the mess, and you also need to follow up on the aftermath regarding the demon soldiers. You'll be busy." As he spoke, he walked over to Ning Xiaoxi in the corner. "Little one, not bad." After saying that, he left without lingering.
Tianwei followed behind Tianjie, and as she passed Ning Xiaoxi, she raised her hand and patted her shoulder, saying, "See you again sometime."
Finally, after seeing off the two powerful figures, Ning Xiaoxi breathed a sigh of relief. She no longer had time to worry about anything else; all she wanted to do was hurry up and catch up with her parents. It was more reassuring to stay with her family.
"Xiao Xi, why don't we rest here for another day and have Chang Qing take you home early tomorrow morning?" Di Anpang's smile never faded.
"Sir, no need. I've been away for two days, and I miss my parents and brother a little." Ning Xiaoxi's face was slightly flushed.
"Haha, sir, Xiao Xi is such a filial child, always staying by her parents' and family's side." Bai Qingnian grew to like Ning Xiao Xi more and more. "She really helped us a lot this time, sir. Why don't we send the Light Cloud Beast to escort her?"
Di An nodded. "Alright, Chang Qing, go and fetch the Light Cloud Beast."
Ning Xiaoxi bowed deeply to the ground, saying, "Thank you, my lord. Take care, my lord."
Di An twirled the jade cabbage in his hand, his smile undiminished.
When Ning Xiaoxi walked out of the gate, she saw Chang Qing leading two light cloud beasts by the gate.
The Light Cloud Beast's form resembles a fine horse, yet it exudes an ethereal, otherworldly quality. Its fur, like swirling clouds, shimmers faintly in the sunlight. Its mane is particularly unique, long and flowing. Its pointed ears twitch keenly, and its slender yet powerful hooves allow it to tread upon soft clouds with each step, silent yet capable of bursting forth with astonishing speed in an instant.
Ning Xiaoxi's eyes lit up; this Light Cloud Beast was simply too beautiful.
Turning around, Ning Xiaoxi saw Di An and Bai Qingnian standing side by side at the entrance of the main house through the gate. She gave them a big smile. These past two days, both Lord Di An and the strategist had been very kind and caring towards her, never overlooking her contributions and hard work, which always made her feel warm. If she had the chance, she would like to work with them again.
The Light Cloud Beast had a broad back and long legs. After Ning Xiaoxi sat steadily on its back, the Light Cloud Beast ran swiftly. As it ran, its mane flew backward, echoing the long tail behind it, which resembled flowing light clouds, and blending into one. It was as if its whole body was dancing with the wind and traveling with the clouds.
Inside the city, the Light Cloud Beast controlled its speed. But as soon as it stepped out of the south gate, it let out a long neigh and began to gallop. Like a white lightning bolt ripped across the sky, it was so fast that only a blurry shadow could be seen. In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared into the distant horizon, leaving only a dreamlike trail of light clouds as proof that it had once galloped through the area.
Using the speed of the Light Cloud Beast, Ning Xiaoxi and Chang Qing caught up with the exile team shortly after noon.
Wu Dayong stared dumbfounded at the light cloud beast that had stopped in front of him and Ning Xiaoxi on it, and for a moment he forgot how to speak.
"Officer Wu, I'm back." Ning Xiaoxi got off the bus and took the initiative to report back to Wu Dayong.
"Oh, oh, it's good to be back, it's good to be back." Wu Dayong was still a little confused and could only reply with a "yes".
Chang Qing pointed to a family of three who were quickly approaching and said to Ning Xiaoxi, "I'll hand over the duties to Officer Wu."
Ning Xiaoxi nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling as she rushed into Ming Luoying's arms. "Mother, I'm back! I missed you all so much!"
Ming Luoying hugged Ning Xiaoxi tightly with both arms, her eyes filled with tears, and kept tightening her arms, "Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi, my Xiaoxi, you're finally back."
Ning Shi stood behind, watching the mother and daughter, and couldn't help but tear up.
Ning Ziqing held onto Ming Luoying's arm. "Mother, my little sister is back. Don't worry."
"Oh, I... I'm just so happy." Ming Luoying let go of Ning Xiaoxi and looked her up and down. "Xiaoxi has never been away from me for this long before, and..." Ming Luoying couldn't finish her sentence when she thought about what Ning Xiaoxi had gone to do.
"Xiaoxi is back now, so let's not talk about it anymore." Ning Shi walked over and put his hand on Ning Xiaoxi's shoulder. "Nothing else matters, it's good that you're back safe and sound."