Chapter 7: Ling Xiao Meets Qin Tian

Wu Bingchan walked on the road, still feeling a sense of unreality in her heart. She couldn't believe that in just one day, she had developed feelings for someone.

Yes, Wu Bingchan had fallen for Qin Tian. She liked his dominance, the care and tenderness that lurked beneath it, his strong arms, and the forceful way he moved.

As for Lin Fan, he didn't matter to her anymore. Initially, their relationship was just that of senior sister and junior brother, devoid of personal affection. At most, there was just a budding ambiguity, but it was already nipped completely.

"Senior Sister Bingchan!"

Wu Bingchan frowned and turned to look at the person calling her, recognizing the voice as somewhat familiar.

"Lin Fan! What are you doing here?" Wu Bingchan's expression changed upon seeing Lin Fan. How did he get out?

What if the young master finds out and misunderstands that it was the doing of the Sacred Land?

What if the young master is unhappy and doesn't want her anymore?

Seeing this, Lin Fan thought Wu Bingchan was worried for him. He hurried over and said, "Senior Sister Bingchan, I was confused before and misunderstood you. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. I know you must have been forced, and it wasn't convenient for you to tell me with so many people around. I understand. Come with me! I'll take you away from here."

As he spoke, he reached out to grab Wu Bingchan's hand but grasped at air.

Wu Bingchan dodged Lin Fan's extended hand, her expression icy as she looked at him and said, "Lin Fan! This is your last chance. Come back with me to see the young master, apologize to him in person, and admit your mistake. Maybe the young master will let your offense pass."

"Senior Sister, what are you talking about? Come with me, leave that guy who's forcing you. I will treat you…"

"Enough!" Wu Bingchan interrupted Lin Fan and continued, "Maybe I let you misunderstand in the past, and for that, I apologize. But now, I am the young master's woman. If you keep saying things that could cause the young master to misunderstand, I won't let you off."

Lin Fan stared at Wu Bingchan in disbelief and asked, "You're not being forced?"

"I never said I was being forced," Wu Bingchan stated firmly.

"Hahaha, so it's all me being delusional?" Lin Fan laughed bitterly, his laughter tinged with a mix of madness and sorrow.

"Xiao Fan, don't cause trouble. Run away quickly!" Ling Xiao urged anxiously in Lin Fan's mind, sensing a powerful aura approaching.

"Wu Bingchan! Remember this, I will make you regret it one day." Without further hesitation, Lin Fan turned to flee.

"I didn't say you could leave."

The voice arrived before the person did. Lin Fan wanted to run, but he found himself unable to move.

"What's happening, Master? Why can't I move?" he asked anxiously in his mind.

"Someone has sealed off the space around us. We're in big trouble," Ling Xiao also felt somewhat helpless, inevitably feeling a trace of dissatisfaction with Lin Fan. If he had heeded her advice, they wouldn't be in this situation now!

"What! Am I doomed then? No! I can't die, Master, save me!" Having crossed over to this world, he hadn't yet enjoyed a harem or reached the pinnacle of power. As the protagonist, he couldn't just die in such a place.

"Xiao Fan, calm down. When that person arrives, let's be more respectful and see if he might spare us," Ling Xiao advised, utterly disappointed with Lin Fan's behavior.

A true prodigy should face death fearlessly. The competition among prodigies in the vast Dao domain is incredibly fierce. No scion of any family is known to be afraid of death.

Ling Xiao herself is from the vast Dao domain. Though her family might not be the most powerful, the scions they raised never showed fear in the face of life and death.

If you're afraid of death, then what are you competing for? How will you fight for the benefits of the sect that raised you?

Lin Fan's current behavior was far from satisfactory.

In the vast Dao domain, the competition among prodigies is brutal. Powers remain unchanged through the ages, but scions are replaced generation after generation.

Countless opportunities must be fought for, not only facing challenges from peers but also facing assassinations from enemy forces. Those who are sent out by their backing forces are not the kind to fear death or covet life.

"Master, is there really no other way? If you self-destruct your soul body, could it allow me to escape?"

"Xiao Fan... what are you talking about!" Ling Xiao was somewhat in disbelief at her disciple's words.

"Don't forget, it was I who awakened you. Now that I am in danger, you should help me! You owe me this!"

Lin Fan was fed up with Ling Xiao. He resented why his golden finger was so useless. If he had a more powerful golden finger, this Qin Tian would be nothing, and Wu Bingchan would already be his.

"How can you say that Lin Fan? I am your master!" Even a saint has its limits, and Ling Xiao couldn't hold back her anger anymore.

"If you are my master, you should help me escape even more! You have a way, right?"

"I..." Ling Xiao indeed had a way to let Lin Fan escape, but it would mean her soul dispersing and perishing.

She was betrayed and only a wisp of her soul escaped to the Lower Realm. Her wish was to return to the vast Dao domain for revenge. She took Lin Fan as a disciple, hoping he would become strong and help her take revenge in the future. But if her soul dispersed, all her plans and vengeance would become meaningless.

Seeing Ling Xiao's hesitation, Lin Fan felt even more resentful. Not only was she useless, but she also lacked the willingness to sacrifice herself. This golden finger was too disappointing.

"You sure are bold," said Qin Tian, who arrived leisurely with Ying Ji.

He had been receiving numerous system notifications along the way. Lin Fan had become sworn enemies with Wu Bingchan and had a falling out with Ling Xiao, earning him quite a few Villain Points. 

(Changed Antagonist Points to Villain Points, makes more sense)

"Young Master~" Wu Bingchan ran over to Qin Tian immediately, wanting to explain.

"No need to explain, I know everything," said Qin Tian as he naturally wrapped his arm around Wu Bingchan's slender waist and kissed her on the face, causing her to beam with joy.

Qin Tian patted Wu Bingchan's buttocks, signaling her to stay put, and she obediently moved behind him. He then stood in front of Lin Fan and said, "Remnant soul, come out and meet me."

"Did you know about my existence from the very beginning?" Ling Xiao asked helplessly as she emerged from the ring.

"Ling Xiao of Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion, greets the young master."

"Oh, from the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion?" Qin Tian showed a hint of surprise.

"Young master, if you have heard of the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion, then you must be aware that, although we are not the top force in the vast Dao domain, we are still a first-class force. If you could spare us, I assure you, once I return to the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion, we will be grateful."

Seeing that Qin Tian was aware of the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion, Ling Xiao thought to use it to owe Qin Tian a favor. In the vast Dao domain, a favor from the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion was quite valuable.

"I have indeed heard of the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion. But have you heard of the Immortal Qin Family of the Eternal Life Clan, the Everlasting Green of the ancient times?" Qin Tian asked with a smile, looking at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao's heart trembled. Although she had speculated, the confirmation still shocked her.

In the boundless expanse of the Dao domain, where ancient tales intertwine with the fabric of reality, the name of the Everlasting Green, the Immortal Qin Family, resounds like an eternal echo through the corridors of time. This venerable clan, shrouded in layers of enigma, stands as the most archaic and mystical lineage in the annals of history.

In this realm where celestial bodies dance in an unending ballet of creation and destruction, the heavens and earth may crumble to dust, stars may fade into the oblivion of the cosmic abyss, but the Qin clan, steadfast and unyielding, endures. As epochs rise and fall in the relentless tide of time, civilizations may wither into the sands of antiquity, but the Qin clan remains, unwavering and eternal!

From the dawn of the vast Dao domain, the saga of the Immortal Qin Family has been intricately woven into its very essence. Shrouded in the mists of time, the genesis of the Qin clan is a mystery, lost to the ages. Yet, their presence is as real and formidable as the ancient mountains that pierce the heavens. Their name is whispered in hushed tones, a sacred taboo, a symbol of awe-inspiring power and unfathomable depth.

They are the keepers of secrets that predate the stars, the custodians of knowledge so profound and arcane that it is said to hold the key to the mysteries of the universe itself. To stand against the Immortal Qin Family is to challenge the very foundations of existence. They are not merely a clan; they are a phenomenon, an unassailable pinnacle of power and wisdom in the vast, inscrutable tapestry of the Dao domain!

When Ling Xiao had her incident, Qin Tian had not yet been born, so she did not recognize Qin Tian at first. If she had known from the beginning that Qin Tian was from the Qin clan, even ten lives would not be enough for her to dare to offend him.

"So the young master is from the Qin clan. My previous actions were rash. Please, young master, do not take offense," Ling Xiao bowed deeply to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian was accustomed to this from a young age. As the crown prince of the Tianhen Empire and the Divine Son of the Immortal Qin Family, there were very few who could stand tall in front of him.

"What is your name?" Qin Tian asked.

"Just call me Ling Xiao," Ling Xiao replied.

Qin Tian nodded and had the system list Ling Xiao's information:

[Name: Ling Xiao]

[Cultivation: Fourth Stage of Mysterious Pill Realm (Remnant Soul)]

[Position: Elder of the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion]

[Fall Value: 40]

[High Fall Event: Not Triggered]

[System Evaluation: Excellent talent in alchemy, recommended to be recruited!]

An excellent talent in alchemy?

Qin Tian pondered. While alchemists were rare, they were mostly sought after by ordinary cultivators. However, having a personal alchemist to concoct some secretive elixirs without the risk of exposure could indeed be beneficial and save him from potential troubles.

In this light, Ling Xiao did seem to have her uses. It was decided then, he would keep her close.

"Speaking of which, I should address you as a senior. Please don't be restrained, senior. I'm just curious, how did you end up as a remnant soul, and how did you become this Lin Fan's master? If you don't mind, please share your story," Qin Tian said, showing a harmless smile, trying to make Ling Xiao feel at ease.

Ling Xiao didn't dare to hide anything. She narrated her experience of being betrayed, and how she ended up becoming Lin Fan's master. As they conversed, the tension seemed to ease significantly.

The two of them conversed back and forth, completely ignoring Lin Fan, who was like air to them. He was utterly disregarded, not just by Qin Tian but also by Ling Xiao, who didn't even glance at him. With Ying Ji suppressing him, he couldn't even make a sound.

Lin Fan glared at Ling Xiao, who was chatting with Qin Tian. In his heart, he equated Ling Xiao with Wu Bingchan, viewing her as another vain, opportunistic woman.

"So it seems, senior, you've had quite a tough journey. But to me, these issues are minor. As long as you wish, I can resolve them all," Qin Tian confidently stated. A mere Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion was not a concern for him. A word to his mother would suffice to send a million-strong army to level the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion.

"Is Young Master Qin really willing to help me?" Ling Xiao asked excitedly, her entire purpose was to return to the vast Dao domain, to the Heavenly Pill Medical Pavilion, to seek her revenge!

To achieve this goal, she was even willing to sleep in the ring as a remnant soul for a hundred years, which shows her determination and hatred.

[Ding! The host has triggered the event of the high Fall Value of the female lead Ling Xiao: Help Ling Xiao rebuild her physical body and return to Heavenly Pill Medicine Pavilion for revenge.]

"As long as the senior agrees to one thing for the junior, I will definitely help the senior return to the Great Thousand Dao Domain." During the conversation, Qin Tian had already observed Ling Xiao. Although she is a soul and her figure can't be discerned, her appearance is indeed stunning. Her face, a perfect canvas with apricot eyes, ruby lips, and jade-like brows, radiates beauty akin to a masterpiece.

After all, Ling Xiao is also one of the female leads, and having a high beauty standard is the most basic requirement. However, if Ling Xiao only had her looks, Qin Tian might not have spent so much effort talking and would have directly eliminated her.

What's the use of being good-looking?

The one thing that's not lacking in the Great Thousand Dao Domain is beautiful women. What Qin Tian values is the talent for alchemy recognized even by the system, everything else is secondary.

"Young master, please speak!" Ling Xiao didn't think too much. This was a rare opportunity, not only to connect with the Immortal Qin clan but also to use the power of the Qin clan for revenge. This might be her only chance in this lifetime. She had completely given up hope that Lin Fan would avenge her, and she was utterly disappointed in him.

"I will help you rebuild your physical body, and you will be my woman, following me!"

"Young master, don't joke around, I..." Ling Xiao was somewhat surprised that Qin Tian would make such a request. She instinctively wanted to refuse but hesitated. Being Qin Tian's woman was beyond her status, and she was decades older than Qin Tian!