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第两千九百九十八章 故人相遇

However, this was not a foolproof plan. But it was the best idea they could come up with under these circumstances.

In the cultivation world, might makes right. Whether or not they could escape alive would depend on their luck. It was all about doing your best and leaving the rest to fate.

The four cultivators were at the beginning stage of Profound Knowledge, a relatively high level for them.

With full speed, they employed all their techniques, making their escape truly impressive.

Almost as soon as they moved, a flash of spirit light appeared, and they escaped to the edge of the universe.

But just then, a cold snort echoed: "Run, where can you go? Lin Xuan has not said anything about letting you leave."

The voice was faint but clearly reached their ears. The four cultivators were struck dumb. It seemed as if the voice had an infinite charm; they could hear it clearly while losing all ability to move.

It was strange how, upon hearing that voice, their spiritual energy suddenly became stuck in their dantian and couldn't be used.

Unlike beasts, human cultivators, except for a few who practiced body cultivation techniques, were extremely vulnerable. Once deprived of their spiritual energy, they were like tigers with their teeth pulled out—unable to use any of their abilities.

While it was an exaggeration to say the four would be easily slaughtered, their options for self-preservation were indeed limited.

"Am I really going to die here?"

In this crisis, a sense of sorrow surfaced in each of them. But before they could fully process that thought, Lin Xuan acted.

Without any additional movements, he simply raised his right hand and gently swept it. No rainbow light appeared, but the four cultivators were drawn towards him as if by an invisible force.

The four cultivators reluctantly did not want to sit idly by, yet with their spiritual energy unable to be controlled, they had no means to turn danger into safety. They flew to Lin Xuan's side like mice under a cat's paw.

Then, Lin Xuan flicked his hand, and the binding force vanished, leaving them tumbling on the ground with "Ow"s echoing in their ears.

"Senior, spare me!"

A plump cultivator, upon witnessing Lin Xuan's astonishing abilities, shivered in fear. Without hesitation, he knelt before Lin Xuan and performed a grand bow:

"Please show mercy, I had no intention of offending you. This is all just a misunderstanding."

"Misunderstanding?"

Lin Xuan smiled: "We've only met for the first time; how could there be any offense? If you want to explain, go find that Scarlet Silk Fairy."

The four cultivators turned their heads as Lin Xuan spoke. They saw the palace-dressed woman lying motionless at the bottom of a pit, her face full of shock and disbelief. There was also a hint of excitement.

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...

Red Silk's heart leaped with joy at this unexpected turn of events. However, the experience was too bizarre to be real.

When Lin Xuan emerged from the spatial vortex, she had already recognized him. After all, cultivators who practiced the Five Elements had remarkable memory for spells and techniques.

But Red Silk still found it hard to believe.

Lin Xuan had indeed ascended to the Spirit Realm, but that was thousands of years ago. The path to immortality was treacherous; his survival or death was uncertain. It was impossible for him to appear here out of nowhere—though a coincidence could happen, this seemed too... too coincidental.

Red Silk's stubborn nature made her less inclined to believe in such coincidences. So she was more shocked than Lin Xuan himself until now, truly believing it wasn't a dream.

It really was Lin Xuan, and he seemed to have had a good life since then, at least stronger than herself.

Seeing an old acquaintance, Red Silk's heart was filled with mixed emotions, but her injuries were too severe for movement.

Lin Xuan knew this well. He waved his sleeve, and a jade bottle flew out. After uncorking it, the refreshing fragrance spread instantly.

With a flick of his fingers, a crimson pill shot towards Red Silk's mouth.

She did not hesitate, swallowing it whole.

After all, she was friends with Lin Xuan, not an enemy.

Besides, with his strength, harming her would be as easy as raising a finger. There was no need for poison; that would just be overkill.

The medicinal power of the pill quickly spread through her body along the meridians, reducing pain and restoring her vitality at an incredible rate.

Red Silk's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew her injuries well enough to realize how extraordinary this effect was. Without experiencing it herself, she wouldn't believe it.

Her injuries were severe, and according to Red Silk's estimation, even if they managed to turn danger into safety, a year or more of rest and various healing elixirs would be needed for full recovery.

But now, after just one immortal pill, her injuries had improved significantly.

Could Lin Xuan have really given her an immortal pill?

Red Silk was both grateful and astonished, staring in disbelief.

Lin Xuan's expression remained indifferent. As a cultivator who had passed the Tribulation Realm, his wealth was beyond measure.

While Red Silk's injuries were severe, it mattered little to him. What he gave her wasn't something like the Nine Immortals' Pill; just some common healing pills sufficed.

It sounded absurd but made perfect sense. In the cultivation world, might made right. The quality of treasures one could access depended on their strength.

To a Tribulation Realm monster, what seemed worthless to a Profound Knowledge cultivator was invaluable.

Thus, it was entirely normal for Lin Xuan's random medicinal pill to heal Red Silk's injuries.

The entire process took only moments. Her pale face turned rosy, and her breathing became much calmer. She floated into the air and bowed gracefully: "Thank you, senior..."

Lin Xuan sighed and raised his hand to interrupt: "Why be so formal? We are fellow cultivators; let's just treat each other as equals."

"Indeed..." Red Silk hesitated, though she was bold and resolute. She could see that Lin Xuan had become much stronger than her, making such a gesture too presumptuous.

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