The wind and snow in the far north grew fiercer, with gray clouds pressing low over the icy plains, and the howling wind blew away the ice shards that crackled against the three’s protective auras.
After flying for two full days, Ling Shuang pointed at a natural cave surrounded by giant ice in front of her: “Senior Chen, Fellow Daoist Chi Yun, the ice cave in front can protect us from the wind and snow. Let’s rest for the night and continue our journey tomorrow.”
David nodded, and with a flick of his sleeve, a gentle flow of chaotic immortal power broke through the snow vortex and ushered the three of them into the cave entrance.
The cave was surprisingly dry, with a thin layer of ice crystals covering the ground and ice cubes of various shapes piled up in the corners, emitting a faint chill.
The Red Cloud Demon Lord remained silent, found a corner to sit cross-legged, closed his eyes to regulate his breath, and was surrounded by a faint demonic aura, isolating him from external interference.
Ling Shuang then took out a few pieces of warm jade and spread them on the ground. He then took out spiritual fruits and water from his storage bag and handed them to David, saying, “Senior Chen, you must be tired after the journey. Please replenish your spiritual energy first.”
Her movements were gentle, her pale fingers glinted in the dim light, her eyes showed a hint of nervousness as she spoke, and the blush on her cheeks from her journey made her even more beautiful.
David took the spirit fruit, and his fingertips accidentally touched the back of his hand, only feeling a cold sensation.
“Thank you for your help, Miss Ling Shuang.” He said calmly, his gaze fell on her slightly embarrassed face.
Ling Shuang quickly retracted his hand, twisted the hem of his clothes, and said quietly, “Senior is too kind. You have done me a favor by giving the Xuan Tian Sword Sect a second chance. This is what I should do.”
He paused for a moment, as if gathering his courage, then asked, “Senior, are you confident you can face the Northern Underworld Clan on your trip to the Eternal Ice Plains?”
“When the army comes, we will block them; when the water comes, we will block it.” David’s tone was calm, but exuded complete confidence. “They are just some arrogant branch of the god race; they can’t stop me.”
A glimmer of admiration flashed in Ling Shuang’s eyes as she said softly, “Senior is indeed very powerful. I actually traveled with the Heavenly Flame Swordmaster before and heard about the Northern Underworld Clan’s domineering nature. Almost no one dares to provoke them on the Ice Plains. Senior, you must be very careful on your journey.”
Her voice was filled with genuine concern, and her eyes were fixed on David, full of concern.
David understands.
Ever since they departed from the Xuantian Sword Sect, Ling Shuang always found various topics to talk about with him during the breaks, ranging from the sect’s past to his insights on cultivation, and then on to the local customs and culture along the way. His admiration and closeness were evident in his words.
With his experience, he naturally understood the girl’s thoughts.
Seeing Ling Shuang’s flushed cheeks and dodging eyes, he suddenly said: “Miss Ling Shuang, is there something you want to tell me?”
Ling Shuang stiffened, suddenly raised her head, and met David’s deep gaze. Her cheeks immediately turned red, like a ripe apple.
He opened his mouth, but for a moment didn’t know how to answer. His eyes glanced away frantically, and his voice was barely audible: “I just feel that your cultivation is very profound, and I want to ask you more questions about cultivation.”
David chuckled, his tone cheerful but not frivolous: “Asking about cultivation? I guess you want to cultivate with me, right?”
“Ah!”
Ling Shuang gasped in surprise, as if her secret had been discovered. He immediately felt lost, and tears almost welled up in his eyes.
“Senior I didn’t mean it”
He hurriedly explained, “I just feel that you, senior, is a genius. If I can cultivate with you, not only will my cultivation level increase greatly, but I can also be more helpful to you in finding the Ice Soul Blood Lotus. I don’t mean anything by it. If you don’t want to, just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Seeing his slurred speech and almost crying.
David’s joking expression faded, and his tone became serious: “Ling Shuang, you don’t need to be embarrassed. It’s common for cultivation partners to accompany each other on the path of cultivation. I can see that you have feelings for me; and I don’t hate you either.”
He paused, then continued, “We are both cultivators, and strength is what matters. Dual cultivation can improve our relationship and simultaneously increase our cultivation quickly, like killing two birds with one stone.”
“The journey to the Eternal Ice Plains is full of dangers. The stronger you are, the safer you are. If you really intend to go, there’s no need to hide anything; just come straight away.”
Ling Shuang was taken aback, staring blankly at David, as if not expecting him to be so direct.
Originally he thought he needed to make more preparations and was even ready to be rejected, but he didn’t expect David to be so firm.
FAQ Novel
Q: Where are David and his companions traveling to?
A: They are heading to the far north of the Tenth Heaven Continent, specifically the Ice Plains, homeland of the Northern Underworld Clan.
Q: What specific environmental laws are observed in the far north?
A: The laws of ice and water are notably active and abundant, while other attributes are less prominent.
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