Chapter 74 He Lingmiao Agrees
Yin Qingqing nodded slightly upon seeing this.
"Alright, then follow me."
"Yes."
He Lingmiao nodded vigorously, and then followed Yin Qingqing to Zhou Tian's cave.
now.
Inside Zhou Tian's cave, the soft glow of the luminous pearl shone down.
He Lingmiao followed behind Yin Qingqing and carefully stepped into the cave that belonged to Zhou Tian.
Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
The main peak of Wanjian Peak, the cave dwelling of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
This was a place she never dared to even dream of setting foot in before.
What made her even more nervous was that she was about to meet the legendary Senior Zhou Tian.
He subdued his master overnight, crushed the Taiqing Sect and Tianyin Temple, and was an unparalleled expert with unfathomable cultivation.
"Master, He Lingmiao has arrived."
Yin Qingqing's voice pulled He Lingmiao back to reality from her chaotic thoughts.
She quickly looked up and gazed ahead.
On the bed, a man dressed in a blue robe was sitting cross-legged.
He looked to be in his early twenties, with handsome features, yet his brows carried an indescribable air of authority.
Especially those eyes, deep as the starry sky, as if they could see through people's hearts.
What shocked He Lingmiao the most was the aura emanating from Zhou Tian's body.
Vast as the sea, deep as an abyss.
Even though she only had the cultivation level of the third level of Qi Refining, she could clearly sense it.
The strength of this senior in front of me is far more terrifying than that of my master, Yin Qingqing!
"thump!"
He Lingmiao almost instinctively knelt down, her forehead touching the ground, her voice trembling:
"Your disciple, He Lingmiao, pays respects to Senior Zhou Tian!"
She knelt on the ground, not daring to raise her head, and could only see Zhou Tian's spotless cloud-patterned boots.
Zhou Tian did not speak immediately.
His gaze fell on He Lingmiao, with a scrutinizing tone.
The Golden Eyes of Truth quietly opened.
A silvery-white light flowed deep within his eyes, revealing everything about He Lingmiao.
She has a pretty and delicate appearance; while not stunningly beautiful, she possesses a unique charm that evokes pity and tenderness.
Especially now, kneeling on the ground, her timid appearance only intensifies a man's protective instincts.
Beneath the light blue long dress, her figure was slender and graceful. Her waist was so thin it seemed one could grasp it with one hand.
The curve in front of her body, though not exaggerated, was just right, creating a striking contrast with her slender waist.
A small section of her fair calves was visible beneath the hem of her skirt; her skin was smooth and radiant, glowing softly in the light.
In the vision of the Golden Eyes of Truth, the spiritual power flowing within He Lingmiao's body was completely different from that of ordinary cultivators.
A cultivation level of the third stage of Qi Refining should be as faint as a firefly.
However, He Lingmiao's spiritual power faintly revealed a sharp and murderous aura!
Although faint, its essence is extremely profound.
What's even more peculiar is that she is surrounded by a faint gray-black aura.
That was the aura of malevolent energy, formless and intangible, yet it truly existed.
This malevolent aura is slowly absorbing the "luck" from the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into nourishment for itself.
"really..."
A slow smile curved the corners of Zhou Tian's lips.
Yin Qingqing did not lie to him.
He Lingmiao's physique is indeed special.
He has reached the third level of Qi Refining, yet his spiritual power is comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
If it were fully activated, what a sight it would be!
Get up.
Zhou Tian finally spoke, his voice calm and unreadable.
He Lingmiao felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly got up, but she still kept her head down and dared not look Zhou Tian in the eye.
"Yin Qingqing".
Zhou Tian turned to look at Yin Qingqing beside him:
"You may leave."
Upon hearing this, Yin Qingqing's delicate body trembled slightly.
She looked at Zhou Tian, then at He Lingmiao, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
There was envy, relief, and a barely perceptible sense of loss.
"Yes, Master."
She bowed respectfully and slowly stepped back.
Before turning to leave the cave, she took one last deep look at He Lingmiao.
His eyes seemed to say: Seize this opportunity.
The stone gate slowly closed.
"Click".
A soft click of the latches sounded, and the cave fell completely silent.
Only Zhou Tian and He Lingmiao remained.
He Lingmiao's heart started beating even faster.
She could hear her own heartbeat clearly, especially distinct in the silent cave.
Zhou Tian didn't speak immediately, but just looked at her quietly.
His gaze swept over her, taking in every inch of her body from her hair to her toes.
The feeling of being thoroughly scrutinized made He Lingmiao extremely uncomfortable.
She unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.
"S-senpai..."
She finally couldn't help but speak softly, her voice barely audible.
Zhou Tian smiled.
The laughter was soft, but it made He Lingmiao even more nervous.
"He Lingmiao".
Zhou Tian spoke slowly, his voice deep and magnetic:
Do you know why I met with you alone?
He Lingmiao nodded, then shook her head:
"My master said... Senior can help me activate my physique..."
"good."
Zhou Tian sat up from the bed and slowly walked to He Lingmiao.
He was more than a head taller than He Lingmiao, and the invisible pressure emanating from him made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
"Your constitution is called the White Tiger Ferocious Body."
Zhou Tian reached out and gently lifted He Lingmiao's chin with his fingertips, making her look at him:
"You are born with an aura of malevolence that can subtly influence the fortunes of those around you. People who are close to you may experience minor setbacks or even major misfortunes—Yin Qingqing has probably told you all of this."