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If Ling Xuanxuan loved Lord Grim so much, he definitely wouldn't do anything to him, right?

As for Su Qi Huan and the others, on the day she escaped, Lord Grim had told his that Ling Xiang would not kill Su Qi Huan to the end.

Therefore, she decided to just run away. Even if he didn't look for Ling Xue, he had to find a way to get back on his freedom …

At the foot of the mountain of the Vast Expanse, the night was getting darker and darker.

Ling Tian held the scented sachet in his hand, with the faint scent of fresh flowers in it.

Yes, I heard that the fragrance of the Heaven's Clear Flower can kill wild beasts and venomous snakes.

It was a pity that there were too few Sky Cleansing Trees in this world. The one in the palace was only able to defend the Cold Palace, what a waste of resources.

It was very dark and there were no stars or moonlight, but the road was clear.

This was because at the foot of the mountain shrouded in fog, there were many glowing flowers. They were like night pearls that illuminated the beautiful and terrifying surroundings.

This was the world described in the book. It was the most complete forest that was not destroyed by humans. There were countless bizarre animals and trees here …

Ling Tian wished that he could bring this sample back to Earth and let the scientists restore the original appearance of the Earth tens of millions of years ago.

The air was filled with the fragrance of various flowers. The moment she stepped into the moist air, her hair immediately became wet.

The scented pouch in his hand contained Tian Qing pollen, exuding a lasting fragrance.

Sure enough, along the way, there were only the terrifying cries of birds and beasts. There was nothing strange approaching her.

Ling Tian Qing walked about fearfully, trying not to be bewitched by the strange flowers and plants around him, because some of them looked beautiful, but were absolutely untouchable.

If he had not read the history books about flowers and trees, Ling Tian Qing would have died a long time ago.

"Man Eating Flower, Bone Devouring Grass, Night Light Flower …" Ling Tian Qing muttered softly to himself as he carefully walked on the rugged mountain road, afraid that he would step on something that he shouldn't have.

Ling Tian put the scented sachet on his left wrist, while his right hand held the dagger she had gotten from Lord Grim. Looking at the glowing dagger in front of him, Ling Tian was no longer able to retreat.

Ling Tian Qing suddenly stopped in his tracks, standing in front of a palm-sized flower, carefully picking it down.

This was a sunflower comparable to a luminous pearl, only the royal family's courtyard could grow such flowers. However, in this primeval forest, such strange flowers and plants were everywhere, it was so beautiful that it was difficult to move one's eyes away.

He stuck the sunflower at his temples and near his shoes, as if he were carrying a glowing flashlight that would illuminate the area ahead of him in the dark.

As he continued walking, Ling Tian suddenly felt that something was amiss, as if something was pressing down on top of his head …

She looked up and saw a pair of bright red eyes, especially terrifying in the darkness.

"Mother …" Even though the little girl had received good scientific training, her legs still felt weak.

A large animal that was several meters tall could be vaguely identified. It was a Flame Essence Beast, one of the rare species in this world.

According to the historical records, its body was like a qilin's, and it was an adult Fire Essence Beast. It was over ten feet tall, and it liked eating fresh meat. It was a hunter in the forest …

Ling Tian Qing did not expect to meet such a top tier hunter right after he left the forest.

Tian Qing pollen was useless against the Fire Essence Beast, so the only thing left to do was to run.

As the Fire Essence Beast slowly breathed out hot air and lowered its head, Ling Qing threw the last of the self-made tear gas onto it as hard as he could, covering his mouth and nose as he ran for his life towards the direction of the Fire Essence Beast.

Although the Flame Essence Beast's body was impervious to swords and spears, it couldn't resist the tear gas. It choked and retreated two steps back. It immediately roared out in rage and for a moment, the earth shook and the mountains shook.

Ling Tian Qing felt that her internal organs were about to shatter as she covered her ears and ran with all her might.

The Fire Essence Beast was too terrifying. Its roar could shake the trees and even cause them to tremble. She had already ran several hundred meters away, but she could still feel the numbness in her feet.

Outside the forest, Lord Grim kneeled on the ground with a bitter face.

He was wrong. He thought that the four great guards of the king had come to flank him, but in actuality, there were five of them.

And the king had also come.

Wasn't Brother Wang supposed to be cultivating in the Crown Prince's palace?

He actually came to Gu Jueshan personally for a girl …

Mo Yang stood behind Ling Zui with the sword already in his hand. Hearing the angry roars of the Fire Essence Beast coming from the mountains, he thought to himself, "This is bad."

Let alone a young girl, even a top master would have to give way to the overlord of the forest.

"Enter the mountain." Ling Jingqing did not seem angry at all when he said those two words indifferently.

But Lord Grim knew that he had gotten himself into big trouble today.

Hearing the Fire Essence Beast's roar, one could imagine just how unlucky Su Xiaoxiao was to have met a wild beast that even the previous King would not be able to hunt as soon as she entered the mountain.

He thought this little girl was a fairy, a natural beauty, but who knew she was an unlucky ghost …

"Brother Wang, I'll be in the lead and definitely save …" Before Wenren Chuchu could say anything, Ling Jin suppressed his anger upon hearing Leng Rui's gaze. He lowered his head, unsure if Su Xiaoxiao was still alive.

Ling Tian Qing felt a burning sensation on her back, and did not dare to turn around. She was afraid that the moment she turned around, she would be trampled to death by the frenzied Fire Essence Beasts.

That stinky brat, he said something about being tainted with a king's temper. He was clearly being tainted with a death aura!

"Ah …" Ling Tianqing was thrown backwards, tripping over a vine.

The deafening roar was right above his head.

There was no time to run, so Ling Qing turned around, the dagger in his hand flashing with a cold light. He was going to die with a bit of backbone.

It was said that this Fire Essence Beast's copper skin and iron bones was the best armor in the world. Only members of the Royal Family were qualified to wear it.

The dagger in her hands was Cold Autumn Water Blade that had been given to her by Lord Grim. She had heard that cutting iron was like mud, so she didn't know if she could pierce through its fur.

In the eyes of the gentle and cold, how could such a small girl with a dagger dare to confront a monster? Was it due to her bravery, or was it because she was extremely stupid?

However …

His eyes narrowed slightly as he stood on the branch, looking down at Ling Tian Qing's face.

This girl was absolutely not crazy or stupid.

On the contrary, in the moment of her death, her clean and bright face, which was illuminated by the sunlight, had a calmness and decisiveness that ordinary people did not have.

Especially the pair of eyes illuminated by the frosty autumn water blade. They were clear and black, exuding a sharp light.

There was a yearning for life in it.

A pair of eyes that were filled with hope didn't even have the despair of being tainted by death at this moment.

That wild beast with the most violent personality was actually stunned for a moment as it angrily roared and locked eyes with the little girl.

It was as if he had smelled something.

Wen Hanyi moved and took advantage of this time to save Ling Tian from the claws of the beast.

"Wow …"

Due to the sudden change in his nerves, Ling Tianqing's dagger slashed at the man who had appeared out of nowhere.

"Shut up." Ling Chen grabbed her wrist as the man's ice-cold voice floated into Ling Qing's ears.

Turning his face to the side, under the illumination of the sunlight, Ling Tian Qing finally saw the man clearly — — warm and cold.

It was Wen Han. She had never forgotten his face before. This ice-cold man was the one who played the zither that day.

Her master!

A gale blew past her ears and the wild beast's roar gradually died down. She was gently thrown onto a large rock that protruded halfway up the mountain. "The only thing I can send you is this. If you really want to escape, then look at that."

Ling Qing Qing's mental state was still in a state of disarray. From the extreme tension from before to now, all she could think about was the sound of the wind and the fact that she had forgotten to ask Wen Han why he had appeared.

He subconsciously looked in the direction he was pointing and saw an extremely tall ancient tree with beautiful flowers blossoming. It was as bright as the moon, and hundreds of birds were circling around it, looking extremely beautiful.

"This is the spirit tree, the resting place of the phoenix." There was not a single trace of emotion on his ice-cold face. It was as if he was an iceberg that had lived for thousands of years. Even his tone was as cold as ice.

"Phoenix …" Ling Tian Qing had only learned from the books that the Phoenix truly existed in this world. However, he had truly seen a complicated and pleasant feeling that was hard to describe.

A hundred birds circled around the spirit tree. From the tall treetops, one could vaguely see beautiful feathers pouring out in a long torrent.

The phoenix here was different from the phoenix recorded on Earth.

The phoenix in this place was even larger and adept at flying. As it flapped its wings, it glided a hundred zhang in the air …

"Wen Han, why are you …" Ling Tian Qing finally regained his senses and turned to ask when he realized that there was no one by his side.

"The king is about to catch up. If you want to see Ling Xue, ride the phoenix and climb this mountain, it will depend on your ability." An indifferent voice drifted over, the cold person had already disappeared.

Had Ling Xuanxuan already caught up to him?

Ling Tian Qing's heart skipped a beat. This was a beast that was even scarier than the Fire Essence Beasts.

The night wind was very cold, and his entire body was drenched in sweat. The black hair on his forehead was stuck tightly to his face, and the girl's eyes were incomparably bright from the reflection of the spirit tree.

Ling Tian pulled out all the records of the phoenix from his brain and sorrowfully discovered that the phoenix was not that easy to tame. Looking at the other birds hovering around, it was impossible for her to even get close to the spirit tree.

No wonder the cold slipped away...

Ling Tian Qing did not have the time to wonder why Wen Han suddenly appeared and then disappeared?

It was too late to think about how he knew she was going to enter the mountain. If she wanted to break away from Ling Chen, she had to first get close to the spirit tree.

The dew was very heavy. She carefully slid down the rock, trying to get close to the tree.

In any case, death was inevitable. She would rather be snatched away by those vicious birds than fall into their hands again.

Wen Han stood on top of a tree. His deep, ice-cold eyes watched as the young girl approached the spirit tree step by step.

If her fate was really behind her … If she was, then she would rule the world …

The warm, cold eyes followed Ling Qing's footsteps, shrinking bit by bit.

They had already reached the most dangerous area. Those vicious birds in the sky actually hadn't attacked the little girl yet.

Suddenly, there was a clear cry. The phoenix cry continued to echo through the dense forest like the rustling of the sky.

"Phoenix Cry." Under the protection of the crowd, the man who was as beautiful as a god suddenly stopped walking and said in a low voice, "Go take a look at the spirit tree."

Ling Tian Qing's eyes widened as he stared at the huge bird in front of him. He felt as if his breath was being snatched away by its colorful feathers.