"Master, what do you think they will choose?"
Ling Luoyi did not answer, because she knew that although she had given them a choice, the Ling family had no choice.
"Master, you are becoming less and less like yourself, thinking more and more."
"Yes, how did I become like this?" Ling Luoyi murmured.
She carefully recalled everything that had happened since she arrived in this world.
First, she narrowly escaped death under the protection of Little Fengxi, arriving in this world; then, with its help, she successfully reincarnated in Ling Luoyi's body and merged her memories; afterward, she narrowly escaped death multiple times, and Little Fengxi even fell into a deep sleep because of her, and has not woken up yet.
Returning to her senses from her memories, Ling Luoyi said, "But Guanyue, isn't this good?"
Guanyue heard this and also thought about what had happened since it met Ling Luoyi. After a long while, it said, "It is good. For example, Master, you are becoming more and more like a living person."
When it first met its master, the master was only a little over nine years old, not yet ten.
Although young, she was decisive, calm, and collected, so calm that she didn't seem like a living person.
It had seen other human children, and none of them could achieve what she did.
It was precisely because of her calmness that it chose to follow her, and it was only after following her that it discovered that her actions and demeanor were not like those of a living person at all; she was like a vengeful spirit crawling out of the underworld, willing to endure any injury to achieve her goals.
Later, when the Master interacted with other humans, she changed a little, no longer like a vengeful spirit, but her actions were still based on her own will.
It wasn't until later, when she met the Great Demon King, that under his guidance, the Master began to show a bit of human warmth.
After going there, the Master began to have some thoughts about considering others, just a few, not many.
Until now, after only a few days of interacting with the Ling family, the Master has begun to respect others and no longer acts solely on her own will.
"Master, this is quite good, but don't you feel wronged? Considering others inevitably means wronging yourself."
"What's there to feel wronged about? Didn't I do it willingly? Since it was my choice, there's nothing to feel wronged about."
"But what if they choose to maintain the status quo?"
"Then, as I said before, after avenging the Ling family, I'll stay here for two years, which can be considered a vacation. It's a rare opportunity to rest, so of course, I should enjoy it."
"And you still have to help Ling Luofu cultivate."
"That doesn't conflict," Ling Luoyi didn't want to say more. "Alright, let's rest."
After speaking, Ling Luoyi lay down on the bed and closed her eyes.
Guanyue twitched its lips. It was indeed a bit better than before; at least she would talk to it now.
Guanyue also went to rest. It had worked hard these past few days to ensure the safety of the Ling family disciples during their trials.
Sensing Guanyue's little thought, Ling Luoyi's lips twitched.
You worked hard! You only set up a few barriers, and it didn't consume any spiritual energy. What was so hard about it?!
Ling Luoyi didn't disturb it; she still had to think about her future plans.
*
Flower Hall.
Seeing that Ling Luoyi had not come for dinner again, Ling Qi, Ling Luochen, and Ling Luofan exchanged glances.
"Luo'er hasn't come again. Let a servant take food to Luo'er."
"Second sister-in-law, I've already sent someone." Li Ziya said.
After the meal, everyone dispersed.
On the way back to their courtyards, Ling Luochen and Ling Luofan walked at the very back.
"Eldest brother, what do you think about what Luo'er said today?"
"Second brother, for the greater good, I hope the Ling family can become stronger; for my personal feelings, I am Luo'er's elder brother, and I want to protect her. However, Luo'er also said that she returned from another continent, and her enemies are much stronger than the Ling family's enemies. I cannot let the Ling family take risks."
"Eldest brother, what do you mean by 'you are Luo'er's elder brother'? Am I not?" Ling Luofan said indignantly. "I know what you're worried about, and we can't promise anything on behalf of the Ling family. This matter can only be decided by Grandpa."
"The Ling family's affairs can only be decided by Grandpa, but my own affairs I can decide for myself."
"It seems our choices are the same. What about the others?"
"Luo'er said she doesn't want others to know."
"I know, I won't tell them."
"Eldest brother, second brother, what are you whispering about?" Ling Luoyu shouted, seeing the two of them falling far behind.
"Nothing."
The brothers spoke very softly, so softly that those walking ahead didn't hear them.
The next day, at the beginning of Mao Shi, in the Qingyin Pavilion.
Ling Luofu had already arrived, and accompanying her was...
"Qian'er, why are you here too?"
"Eldest sister, it's like this. When I went out, I happened to meet my second sister. She knew I was coming to see you, so she came with me," Ling Luofu explained.
"It's fine, come in."
After the two sat down, Ling Luoyi took out a white, transparent sphere and said, "Fu'er, I asked you to come because of what happened before."
What happened before!
Ling Luofu really wanted to know what she was going to say.
"Eldest sister, you know my choice."
Ling Luoqian was a little confused.
What happened before?
"Fu'er, don't rush, listen to me finish first."
Ling Luofu calmly waited for her to speak.
"Fu'er, I asked you to come because I want you to regrow your spiritual roots."
"What?!" Ling Luoqian exclaimed in shock.
Ling Luofu was mentally prepared, but she was still startled.
"However, this process will be very painful and dangerous. Moreover, you only have one chance. If you fail, there will be no possibility. Think it over carefully. If you still want to cultivate, pick up this sphere. You don't need to worry about anything else."
"Can I really regrow my spiritual roots?" Ling Luofu asked foolishly.
"It depends on your choice."
Ling Luofu looked at the sphere on the table. It was her only hope; all she had to do was pick it up.
"Fu'er!" Ling Luoqian said anxiously.
"Qian'er, let her choose for herself. She is already sixteen years old, not a child, and should understand these things."
Ling Luoqian sat down. It was indeed time to let her make her own choice.
Ling Luofu stared at the sphere, unable to make a decision for a long time.
"Eldest sister, if I choose to regrow my spiritual roots, will it have any effect on you?"
"I told you, you don't need to worry about these things. I have already prepared the items; it all depends on your choice."
"So it will still have an effect on you. Fu'er!"
"Qian'er, I said you don't need to worry about these things. It doesn't have much of an effect on me. It all depends on whether Fu'er is afraid of danger and pain."
"Fu'er."
Seeing Ling Luofu about to pick up the sphere, Ling Luoqian was very worried.
"Second sister, Eldest sister has already prepared everything. If I don't accept it, won't Eldest sister's efforts be in vain? Besides, I'm not afraid of danger and pain. I've already relied on you to protect me for so many years. It's time for me to share some of your burdens."
"Fu'er, you've truly grown up."
Ling Luofu picked up the sphere, and the three of them vanished from their spot.
When she opened her eyes again, Ling Luofu found that the three of them were in a cave, with a hot spring beside it, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance.
Ling Luoyi pointed to the hot spring and said, "Fu'er, since you have chosen to regrow your spiritual roots, then soak in the hot spring. Don't get out until I tell you to."
"Okay."
"Take this with you. After soaking in the hot spring for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, take it. Your second sister and I will be outside. Call us if anything happens."
"Okay."
After Ling Luoyi and Ling Luoqian left the cave, Ling Luofu took off her outer clothes and stepped into the hot spring, sitting on a large rock.
The temperature of the hot spring water was moderate, neither hot nor cold.
Ling Luofu felt her body warming up, feeling very comfortable.
After the time it took an incense stick to burn, Ling Luofu took the pill.
In just a moment, Ling Luofu felt something surge from her dantian, converging through her meridians to a point two fingers above her heart.
The spiritual energy outside also poured into her body madly due to the medicinal effect.
Pain!
So much pain!