Chapter 330: Illusory Dream: Adjusting Lu Xuejing

Li Fan didn't immediately go to rescue the young girl who was being tortured.

Instead, he slowly comprehended the authority belonging to the owner by sensing everything happening to Lu Xuejing.

"Hmm... I can vaguely sense the scenes all around her. I can also speak directly in her mind and issue commands."

"Looking at it this way, the communication talisman from before was unnecessary and would only leave a flaw."

"It's better to retract it."

Li Fan, unhurriedly, flew to Lu Xuejing's side.

After enduring prolonged pain, her delicate face had become pale as paper.

She looked as if she had just been pulled out of the water, soaked in sweat.

Her exquisite figure was subtly revealed beneath the transparent clothing.

Li Fan pressed his hands on her, controlling her trembling body, and circulated spiritual power within her.

Her body seemed to be completely defenseless against him.

In the blink of an eye, Li Fan completed his exploration.

In his eyes, the girl no longer held any secrets.

Seeing the foundational treasure in Lu Xuejing's dantian, Li Fan couldn't help but sigh.

A vast snowfield covered thousands of miles.

Faintly visible were miniature scenes of many cities and villages.

A piece of information suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Earthly Treasure: Winter Crystal."

"It's worthy of being one of the top Immortal Second Generation members of the Wanxian Alliance. At twenty-three years old, she has not only reached the Foundation Establishment stage but also possesses an Earthly Treasure that is compatible with her physique and cultivation technique."

"The starting point of her life is an existence that ordinary cultivators can't hope to achieve in their entire lifetimes."

"Unfortunately, her mind isn't too good..."

Li Fan's gaze was ice-cold, and there was no trace of sympathy in his heart.

Li Fan continued his investigation.

"Her body only contains pure spiritual energy, without any other foreign energies. There are no traces of formations or restrictions..."

"The source of this pain..."

"It's as if it directly modified the body's most basic settings through the origin."

"Without the owner, the foundation for continuing life is lost."

"This method is unimaginable."

While he was sighing to himself, Lu Xuejing had been tormented for a long time, and her breath was getting weaker. Her struggling movements became weaker, and her pupils began to dilate.

"Master... save me." Lu Xuejing's voice suddenly sounded in Li Fan's mind.

Perhaps driven by the instinct for survival, she finally completely surrendered to Li Fan at this moment.

Li Fan smiled slightly, gently stroking her head with his right hand.

"Exhale!"

Lu Xuejing's body suddenly arched, as if she could finally breathe smoothly, gasping for breath violently.

At the same time, perhaps due to the lingering effects of the prolonged pain earlier, after a period of time, her body quickly fell.

She began irregular convulsions.

Li Fan never let go of his hand.

After an unknown period, Lu Xuejing slowly returned to normal.

Her body and spirit had reached their limits, and she fell into a deep sleep.

"Too young and naive. If she goes back like this, even if it's a matter of life and death, she will reveal her flaws."

"She needs further guidance."

Li Fan looked at Lu Xuejing, who was currently in a coma, her face showing a hint of abnormal blush. He retracted his right hand and lightly pointed at the center of her eyebrows.

Cloud Water Illusory Dream Art, activate!

With the advancement to the Golden Core stage, the intensity of his divine sense had undergone a qualitative leap. The dreams woven by Li Fan became more and more realistic.

In the cycles of dreams, Li Fan, in the role of the owner, accompanied and guided Lu Xuejing, preparing her for various possible situations upon her return.

In these dreams, based on Lu Xuejing's memories, Li Fan also gained a rough understanding of her mother, Lu Xichan.

Extremely dominant, with a strong desire for control.

Early on, Li Fan had set the path of cultivation for Lu Xuejing.

Busy with official matters, the true body couldn't accompany the child at all times.

Only leaving a clone to watch over.

Decisive and without any emotional communication with the child.

"If I hadn't intervened, the child would have almost been ruined."

Li Fan shook his head inwardly.

...

When the sun set again, Lu Xuejing finally woke up from the endless illusory dreams.

The confusion in her eyes gradually dissipated, and the moment she saw Li Fan, she instinctively shouted, "Master..."

But soon, she realized something was wrong.

A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but her body had already instinctively acted.

Coupled with the vivid memories of the infernal pain just now, Lu Xuejing couldn't muster the courage to resist.

After a slight hesitation, she turned over and skillfully kneeled towards Li Fan, her forehead touching the ground.

Without any instructions from Li Fan, she didn't dare to move.

"You may go. Patiently cultivate, and await my orders." After a long time, Li Fan spoke.

"I understand." Lu Xuejing knocked her head again.

Then she got up and flew away, showing no panic in her actions and regaining the proud expression on her face.

"With Lu Xuejing's cooperation, my chances of entering the Five Elements Grand Immortal Realm have increased significantly. Whether it can be achieved depends on how things develop."

"However, the necessary preparations still need to be made."

Watching Lu Xuejing's disappearing figure, Li Fan returned to Tianyu City after a while, transforming into a streak of light.

Before practicing, Li Fan searched for information about the commander of the Tianyu State Garrison Command, Guan Xingxiu.

When Ji Hongdao unexpectedly let him leave before, he had hinted that there was no need to worry about accidents.

At that time, Li Fan had a premonition that the fate of this commander might not be good.

Sure enough, when he checked, the result was already clear.

First, he was dismissed and investigated.

Then, a verdict was quickly reached: reduce his cultivation by one major realm and exile him to the remote Lanzhou State in the south.

The punishment was not light.

Apart from Guan Xingxiu, two other commanders also received severe punishment.

Although it was not as cruel as reducing cultivation, they were also reassigned, losing the position of commander of the Garrison Command.

"This is a thunderous method to tell those below that there is determination to build the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array."

"Whether you are wronged or a conspirator, as long as you are involved in this matter, you will be punished severely."

"To use some conspiracies and tricks to vie for the position of the commander is acceptable."

"But hindering the progress of building the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array is not allowed."

"..."

"With the unexpected withdrawal of the three candidates, the successor to the next commander has basically become clear."

"Originally, the one least expected, who didn't even care much about the election, can be said to have won without a fight..."

"From Tianyun State, it's Lü Junyi."

"Tianyun State..."

Thinking of He Zhenghao, who was now serving in the Tianyun State Garrison Command, it seemed that he might get some benefits from this.

(End of this chapter)