"Thank you, cousin Xiao Ling, for your help. You were talking about that little girl Qing Lin, right? If she's willing, it's fine for me to take her away. But she's timid, so don't be too harsh on her." Xiao Ding put the pills into his ring and said with a smile.
As for Qing Lin, Xiao Ding speculated that Xiao Ling had taken a liking to her and wanted to take her in as a maid. After all, she was a hybrid of snakemen and humans, and her status was quite special. Qing Lin was also very cute. At Xiao Ling's age, isn't it normal for her to like this kind of style?
If Xiao Ling knew what Xiao Ding was thinking, he would definitely retort, "I love Qinglin so much, how could I possibly bully her?"
After Xiao Ding took the pills away, Xiao Ling said to Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, "Then I'll go get some rest. I've been running around all over the place these past few days and haven't had much rest. I'm a little tired."
"Okay, we both need to go to bed too, so I won't keep cousin Xiao Ling here to chat," Xiao Ding replied with a nod. With
a slight nod, Xiao Ling turned and walked towards the door. A moment later, he disappeared from their sight.
Xiao Ding turned his gaze away from where Xiao Ling had left and said to Xiao Li, "I never imagined that in just a few years, that little kid has grown to this point. He easily solves problems that were extremely difficult for us. We owe him a great debt of gratitude."
Xiao Li nodded in agreement and replied, "We'll just have to wait and see if we have the chance to repay this favor in the future. Even if it means risking my life, I, Xiao Li, will do it."
Returning
to Zi Yan's hut, Xiao Ling pushed open the door and walked towards the bedroom.
Pausing at the door, Xiao Ling's gaze fell upon Zi Yan, lying on the large bed.
She lay there, her eyes closed, her breathing even, like a statue. Her hand gently clasped the corner of the quilt, her expression calm and peaceful. Her sleeping posture exuded a tranquil beauty, evoking a sense of peace and security.
At that moment, Zi Yan suddenly opened her mouth and muttered, "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, quickly refine these herbs into pills for me! I'm hungry."
Hearing this, Xiao Ling, who was standing at the doorway, couldn't help but twitch his lips. This little dragoness even thought about food when she slept. She was truly gluttonous.
Seeing that Zi Yan wasn't in any ill condition, Xiao Ling felt relieved. He randomly found a guest room, entered, and lay down on the soft bed.
With Xiao Ling's current Dou Wang cultivation, some physical fatigue could be alleviated through practice.
But perhaps due to some influence from his past life, whenever he felt tired, Xiao Ling would choose to sleep. This not only relieved his physical fatigue, but also allowed him to relax his mind.
Reducing his practice time by one night and making himself feel more relaxed was a good deal for Xiao Ling.
Clearing his mind, Xiao Ling closed his eyes and slowly fell asleep. The moonlight from the window shone on Xiao Ling's body, weaving a thin blanket around him.
...
The next morning.
The rising sun slowly rose, and a beam of sunlight shone through the window onto Xiao Ling's face.
A moment later, Xiao Ling awoke from his sleep.
He sat up in bed and stretched, his bones crackling a few times.
The sense of relief that came from his body put Xiao Ling in a good mood.
It seemed that Xiao Ling's getting up was noisy enough, and a young girl in green sitting outside Xiao Ling's room noticed the movement inside.
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The girl squatted down, picked up a basin filled with warm water, and walked into Xiao Ling's bedroom.
Shortly after Xiao Ling sat up, a delicate figure quietly entered. Seeing Xiao Ling sitting on the bed, she was slightly startled and quickly bowed, saying timidly, "Young Master Xiao Ling, good morning."
The girl who entered didn't seem very old, perhaps even a little younger than Xiao Ling. She was dressed in a light blue, elegant outfit. Although petite, she seemed strangely mature, though a bit immature.
Her face was lovely, delicate, like a beautiful porcelain doll, and her timid demeanor, like a frightened little rabbit, evoked a sense of pity.
Xiao Ling was startled as he fixed his gaze on the green-clad girl. He sensed a hint of the snake-man's aura and realized it was Qing Lin. Xiao Ding must have instructed her that morning to take care of him.
Upon learning the girl was Qinglin, Xiao Ling smiled kindly at her and said gently, "Good morning to you too."
Seeing the young man's handsome face light up with a gentle smile, a ray of sunlight shone upon it, a warmth that seemed so profound.
Seeing this, Qinglin panicked and lowered her head, not daring to meet Xiao Ling's gaze. Her face was already burning, and her ears were already blushing.
"Master Xiaoling, shall I...let me help you wash up?" Qinglin said, hesitantly, standing beside the bed, gently placing the basin on the wooden shelf above the bed.
Nodding, Xiao Ling smiled and replied, "Thank you for your help."
Qinglin said nothing, simply walking slowly to Xiao Ling, retrieving a wet towel from the basin, wringing it out lightly, and then wiping Xiao Ling's face.
Feeling Qinglin's gentle touch, Xiao Ling closed his eyes and enjoyed Qinglin's care.
A moment later, Qinglin had helped Xiao Ling finish washing up.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw Qinglin standing nearby, occasionally glancing at him.
Curious, Xiao Ling asked, "Why do you seem hesitant to speak? Do you have a question?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Qinglin replied, "Captain Xiao Ding came to see me this morning and asked if I'd like to serve you as your maid."
Nodding, Xiao Ling knowingly asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Qinglin, Qing for green, Lin for scales," Qinglin replied in her soft, tender voice.
Xiao Ling waved toward Qinglin, motioning for her to come closer.
Following Xiao Ling's instructions, Qinglin moved closer to Xiao Ling, occasionally glancing at his face.
Seeing Qinglin's timid look, Xiao Ling reached out and touched Qinglin's little head, asking softly, "Qinglin, are you willing to be my sister? From now on, no one will be able to bully you by my side."
Hearing Xiao Ling's gentle words, Qinglin felt her heart warm. In the depths of her slightly green pupils, three extremely tiny green dots were faintly visible.
(End of this chapter)