108. Spreading Branches and Leaves
"At 19:04 last night, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck X City, with a focal depth of approximately 34 kilometers. Currently, there are no reports of casualties or property damage, but the possibility of aftershocks cannot be ruled out. Please take precautions..."
Yun Ling turned on the television, and sure enough, it was broadcasting yesterday's events.
Yesterday, a mishap caused a major commotion.
Fortunately, it was dark, and no one saw the giant sword falling from the sky, nor did it cause any damage to the nearby city.
The biggest damage was probably that all the food Aunt Ming had prepared fell to the ground, and his family's training ground was practically destroyed.
Kiana strongly condemned this shameful waste of food.
If Yun Ling hadn't been exhausted, Kiana would have wanted to give him a good beating.
Afterwards, Cheng Lingshuang took care of him all night, although every night he was being 'taken care of' by her.
Although he had successfully used his divine essence, he was completely exhausted afterward. Unless he could kill the enemy with a single blow, he would be virtually defenseless afterward.
Moreover, the aftereffects of using his divine essence were quite severe; his mental and physical strength were severely depleted. If Yun Ling hadn't strengthened his mental power several times, he probably wouldn't have woken up until noon.
Now, a good night's sleep had almost restored him. Aside from feeling a little weak, he had no other problems.
"Still lying down?" Kiana came over to comfort Yun Ling.
"How's the recovery?" Mei asked with concern.
"Um..." Yun Ling hesitated, seemingly troubled by something.
"Is there anything else bothering you?" Mei examined Yun Ling's condition; there seemed to be nothing seriously wrong with his condition.
Yun Ling shook his head and replied, "I was just thinking, when will Kiana learn from Mei and soothe my wounded mind and body with gentle words?"
"You call me rude?!" Kiana grabbed Yun Ling's collar.
"..." Yun Ling looked helpless.
Mei smiled awkwardly beside him.
"Hmph, you think I'd be gentle with a jerk like you? Dream on." Kiana loosened Yun Ling's collar, a faint blush on her face.
"Alright, if you're feeling weak, then watch your mouth. I won't stop Kiana from hitting you." Mei was equally speechless, seeing Yun Ling still so restless even in this state.
"See, even Mei thinks so!"
"Go to hell, you bastard!"
Yun Ling successfully paid the price for his loose tongue.
"Aunt Sushang said you hadn't grasped the essence of the divine essence yesterday afternoon, how come you suddenly learned it by evening?" Mei couldn't help but be curious.
"Yeah, yeah, they even questioned me, asking what I did." Kiana's eyes were also full of doubt.
She clearly hadn't done anything, just playfully teasing Yun Ling, and he inexplicably grasped the divine essence. She and Mei haven't even finished learning their sword techniques yet!
"Do you want the truth or a lie?"
"Isn't that obvious? Of course, the truth!" Kiana answered without hesitation.
"The truth is... cough, I want to protect the smiles on girls' faces." Yun Ling coughed lightly, revealing his true thoughts.
"...Mei, I want to punch him." Kiana clenched her fist.
"I'll go with you." Mei loosened her muscles, looking at Yun Ling with a dangerous glint in her eyes.
"Wait, wait...aren't you going to ask about the lie!" Seeing the two about to attack, Yun Ling quickly stopped them.
"Then what is the lie?" Kiana's curiosity was piqued.
"I want to protect world peace." Yun Ling said seriously.
"Hit him!" Kiana couldn't hold back anymore.
"Don't hit his face!" Yun Ling protected his handsome face.
Li Sushang pushed open the door and walked in.
"Hmm, it seems you still have the energy to play around. Looks like you're recovering quite well. Xiao Ling, you're amazing! You actually learned the entire 'Taixu Sword Qi' in less than two months!" Li Sushang couldn't help but praise.
"Sigh, when the feeling comes, it suddenly dawns on me, I am unstoppable!" Yun Ling sighed softly, putting on a smug expression.
"Aunt Sushang, let me make room for you." Mei considerately made some space for Li Sushang to strike.
"Okay!" Li Sushang flexed her wrists.
"Youngest Aunt, how come even you..." Yun Ling was shocked.
But Li Sushang suddenly used her exaggerated pectoral muscles to bump into Yun Ling.
"How could I bear to hit Xiao Ling!" Li Sushang rubbed Yun Ling's face hard.
"Auntie, is it because you spoil him too much that his personality is so bad?" Kiana couldn't help but feel exasperated at the sight.
"Oh no? I think Xiao Ling's personality is great!" Li Sushang was completely oblivious.
Hearing this, Yun Ling hugged Li Sushang tightly.
"There's only one Youngest Aunt in the world, without Youngest Aunt, Yun Ling is like a piece of oak root~"
Yun Ling whispered.
"You're such a big kid now, stop acting like a spoiled brat. And don't let elder sister hear you say that, or you're doomed," Li Sushang patted his head soothingly.
"Eldest Aunt is good too," Yunling quickly added.
"Ugh~"
The cheesy and affected words gave the two people beside him goosebumps.
After snuggling in Li Sushang's arms for a long time, Yun Ling finally got up from his bed and wandered around.
Looking at the bottomless pit in the training ground, a sense of pride rose within him.
Finally, he barely had the means to fight against a powerful enemy!
Moreover, he had fulfilled his promise to Cheng Lingshuang and could continue his journey in the Far East.
Being close to the girls was secondary; the main reason was that he didn't want to stray too far from the plot.
If he accidentally caused any major plot changes, at least Yun Ling could react immediately and devise a corresponding strategy.
For the next few days, Cheng Lingshuang didn't make Yun Ling train, but instead let him rest.
Yun Ling was happy to have some free time; sitting aside and watching Mei and Kiana sweat profusely was a good alternative.
Their sweat-soaked clothes clung to their bodies, showcasing their graceful figures.
Then Cheng Lingshuang chased him away...
Li Sushang caught him and started chatting with him casually.
"Xiao Ling, do you really want to have a harem?" Li Sushang asked.
"Uh... Youngest Aunt, you weren't asked by someone to correct my wrong thinking, were you?"
Yun Ling looked at her cautiously, wondering if Kiana or Mei had sent Li Sushang, or perhaps it was his eldest aunt?
"Of course not!" Li Sushang shook her head decisively.
"Because I think... um, that's a good idea, keep it up."
To Yun Ling's surprise, Li Sushang actually agreed with his idea.
"Huh?" Yun Ling's mouth opened slightly, and he pinched his arm. He wasn't dreaming.
"Think about it, now the Yun family only has you left to continue the lineage; shouldn't you find a few more to continue the lineage?" Li Sushang said matter-of-factly.
"Youngest Aunt, can you look me in the eye when you say that?"
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