Ling Luochen did not wait long before Qiu Yuanxi came down. Seeing Ling Luochen's current cultivation, Qiu Yuanxi did not feel surprised. However, upon noticing that Ling Luochen's physique was significantly different from before his seclusion, she was somewhat astonished. She could not discern his specific physique with the naked eye at the moment, so she suppressed her surprise and decided to find an opportunity to test it.
Qiu Yuanxi sat down beside Ling Luochen and said calmly, "Little Luo'er's elder brother, do you have something to ask me?"
Ling Luochen glanced at Lan Yue, who was standing by, and said, "Lan Yue, you may withdraw first. I have some private matters to consult Miss Qiu about."
"This..." Lan Yue was startled and looked at Qiu Yuanxi in a flustered manner.
Seeing her reaction, Ling Luochen instantly understood and became flustered himself.
Even though this was a world that revered strength, and the requirements for women were relatively relaxed, it would not permit an unmarried woman to be in the same room with a man who was not her fiancé, as it would damage her reputation.
Qiu Yuanxi clearly saw the panicked expressions of both of them but did not understand why they were acting this way.
Qiu Yuanxi was from the Azure Continent, where the restrictions on women were even looser. As long as they did not act improperly and could provide a reasonable explanation, being in the same room would not lead to gossip.
Therefore, to Qiu Yuanxi, their reactions seemed a bit excessive. Especially since Ling Luochen was three years younger than her. Although she addressed Ling Luochen as "Little Luo'er's elder brother," she inwardly considered him a younger brother, and being in the same room with a younger brother was not considered improper.
Seeing that Qiu Yuanxi did not appear offended, Ling Luochen calmed down but still felt the need to explain, "Miss Qiu, I apologize. It was I who forgot the rules and offended you."
"It's nothing, you haven't done anything offensive." Guessing what Ling Luochen wished to ask, and fearing he might not speak with Lan Yue present, Qiu Yuanxi said to Lan Yue, "Lan Yue, please wait outside the door. You don't need to close it; this should be acceptable, right?"
"Yes." Lan Yue obediently waited outside the door. With the door open, she could see what was happening inside by turning her head. This way, it was not a private meeting, nor was it a man and a woman alone in a room.
"Thank you for your understanding, Miss Qiu." Seeing Lan Yue waiting outside, Ling Luochen said, "Miss Qiu, you should know why I sought you out, shouldn't you?"
"It's because you both suddenly advanced in cultivation at the same time, right? You want to know the reason?"
"Yes."
"The reason is close to what you guessed, and it has something to do with Little Luo'er." Since Little Luo'er had already mentioned it once, she saw no need to keep it a secret and revealed everything.
After listening, Ling Luochen was immensely shocked. He had suspected it was related to Ling Luoyi, but even when his guess was confirmed, he was still taken aback and became even more curious about Ling Luoyi's cultivation.
After a moment of hesitation, Ling Luochen voiced his long-standing question, "Miss Qiu, do you know Luo'er's current cultivation level? Could you tell me a little about it?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yuanxi's expression became somewhat awkward.
Seeing this, Ling Luochen assumed that Ling Luoyi had forbidden her to speak and said considerately, "Miss Qiu, if you find it difficult, you don't have to say."
Looking at her 'younger brother' being so thoughtful, Qiu Yuanxi decided to reveal the truth. "It's not that difficult, really. It's just that I can't discern Little Luo'er's true cultivation level even now. I couldn't tell when I first met her either; someone else told me. I only know she's very powerful, but I don't know how powerful."
"Then, when you first met her, what was her cultivation like?" Ling Luochen asked tentatively.
"She was at the Spirit Lord realm back then. I don't know if she was being pursued, but she was covered in blood and her aura was weak. I was the one who saved her. If I hadn't found her in time, she probably would have died." As Qiu Yuanxi spoke, she suddenly covered her mouth. Seeing Ling Luochen's pained expression, she realized she might have said something she shouldn't have.
Hearing that Ling Luoyi had almost died, Ling Luochen felt as if his heart had been pricked by a needle. His breathing became rapid, and he struggled to catch his breath.
Seeing this, Qiu Yuanxi quickly tried to remedy the situation. "You don't need to be like this. Isn't she still alive now? She's doing perfectly fine." If you knew what happened to her later, you'd probably faint on the spot.
Of course, Qiu Yuanxi said the latter part only in her mind.
Upon hearing this, Ling Luochen could finally breathe. That's right, Luo'er was still alive. No matter how dangerous her past experiences were, they were in the past. However, Ling Luochen knew very well that in a little over a year, she would leave again, possibly living the same kind of life as before. If he wanted to protect her, he could only become stronger!
With this thought, Ling Luochen clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with determination.
Qiu Yuanxi didn't know why this person suddenly seemed so energized, but she wanted to take this opportunity to test his physique. Acting on her thought, Qiu Yuanxi took out a palm-sized crystal ball from her storage ring and said to Ling Luochen, "Little Luo'er's elder brother, could you please drip a drop of blood onto it?"
Ling Luochen was a bit bewildered but obediently dripped a drop of blood onto the crystal ball.
As soon as the blood landed on the surface of the crystal ball, it was quickly absorbed. In just a moment, both of them watched as the colorless and transparent crystal ball transformed into a starry sky within.
Ling Luochen didn't know what this meant, but Qiu Yuanxi did. This was clearly a manifestation of the Star Saint Body!
Qiu Yuanxi's eyes widened as she looked at Ling Luochen, who was still looking confused and unaware of what had happened. After a while, she regained her voice and said with a hint of jealousy, "Little Luo'er's elder brother, you truly have a good sister."
Hearing this, Ling Luochen snapped back to attention. He pointed at the crystal ball and asked doubtfully, "Miss Qiu, what does this mean? And what does it have to do with Luo'er?"
Since coming out of seclusion this time, Ling Luochen had felt that his body was much better than before, but he didn't know if this was due to the advancement or some other reason. Therefore, upon hearing Qiu Yuanxi's words, he connected it with Ling Luoyi.
Qiu Yuanxi also pointed at the crystal ball and said to Ling Luochen, "Little Luo'er's elder brother, do you know what this signifies? It means your physique has transformed into the Star Saint Body!"
"Star Saint Body? What is that?"
"Just as the world is divided into six realms, our physiques are also divided into many types. Your Star Saint Body belongs to a category of Saint Bodies. In the future, when you cultivate, you can try to communicate with the power of the stars in heaven and earth. This will greatly benefit your cultivation and perhaps allow you to achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Upon hearing this, Ling Luochen instinctively examined the star-shaped crystal that had suddenly appeared in his dantian. He could feel a vast, ancient power within this crystal. Its surface appeared calm, but within, it was turbulent.
"You should have no more questions, right?"
Sensing Qiu Yuanxi's intention to dismiss him, Ling Luochen stood up and bowed to her. "Since Miss Qiu has other matters to attend to, I shall not disturb you further and will take my leave."
"Go on, go on."
Seeing Ling Luochen leave, Lan Yue walked in. Before she could speak, Qiu Yuanxi said, "Lan Yue, I have something else to do. I'm going upstairs to attend to it. Don't come looking for me unless it's important."
"Yes, Miss Qiu," Lan Yue replied dazedly. While they were talking, Qiu Yuanxi had set up a small barrier, and Lan Yue had not heard a single word of their conversation.
Qiu Yuanxi calmly went upstairs and closed the door. The moment the door shut, her expression turned grim.
The blessings caused solely by Little Luo'er's advancement could not possibly change a person's physique. Why had Ling Luochen's physique changed from an ordinary body to a Saint Body? What else had Little Luo'er done after returning to the Sacred Domain?