Chapter 330: Dreaming of Snow and Peace

Li Fan did not immediately go to rescue the young girl who was being tormented by pain.

Instead, he slowly comprehended the authority of a master by observing everything that was happening to Lu Xuejing.

“Hmm… I can vaguely perceive the scenes around her. I can also speak directly in her mind and give her commands.”

“It seems that the previous communication talisman was redundant and would have left a flaw.”

“It’s better to retract it.”

Li Fan unhurriedly and slowly flew to Lu Xuejing’s side.

After a long period of agony, her pretty face was as pale as a sheet of paper.

Her entire body seemed to have just been pulled out of water, drenched in sweat.

Her graceful figure was faintly visible beneath her wet, transparent clothes.

Li Fan pressed his hands, controlling Lu Xuejing’s constantly trembling body, and his Spiritual Qi flowed out into her body, circulating once.

The other party’s body seemed to be completely defenseless against him.

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

The young girl no longer held any secrets in Li Fan’s eyes.

When he clearly saw the Foundation Establishment wondrous item in Lu Xuejing’s Dantian, Li Fan couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion.

A snowfield where ice had sealed off a thousand miles.

One could even vaguely see miniature scenes of many cities and villages.

A piece of information instantly appeared in his mind.

“Earth Wondrous Item: Frigid Winter Ice Crystal.”

“As expected of a top-tier Immortal Alliance second-generation, not only could she achieve Foundation Establishment at twenty-three, but her Foundation Establishment wondrous item is also an Earth Wondrous Item that perfectly matches her Physique and Cultivation Technique.”

“The starting point of her life is something ordinary Cultivators cannot hope to achieve even if they work like oxen and horses their entire lives.”

“Unfortunately, her mind isn’t too good…”

Li Fan’s eyes were icy cold, with no hint of pity or tenderness.

Li Fan continued his research.

“There is only pure Spiritual Qi in her body, no other foreign energies. There are also no traces of Formations or Restrictions…”

“The source of this pain…”

“It’s as if the body’s lowest-level settings were directly modified through the Origin.”

“Without a master, she loses the fundamental basis for the continuation of life.”

“This method is incredible.”

While he was secretly sighing, Lu Xuejing had been tormented for a long time, and her aura was becoming weaker and weaker, clearly on the verge of death.

She was almost on the brink of death, her struggling movements became weaker and weaker, and her pupils began to dilate.

“Master… save me.” Lu Xuejing’s voice suddenly rang in Li Fan’s mind.

At this moment, perhaps driven by her survival instinct, she finally completely submitted to Li Fan.

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

“Whoosh!”

Lu Xuejing’s body suddenly arched, as if she could finally breathe smoothly, gasping for air heavily.

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

She began to convulse erratically.

Li Fan never let go of his hand.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Xuejing slowly returned to normal.

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

“Too young and naive. If she goes back like this, even if it concerns her own life, she will likely reveal flaws.”

“She still needs further guidance.”

Li Fan looked at Lu Xuejing, who was in a coma with an abnormal flush on her face, withdrew his right hand, and then gently pointed at her glabella.

Cloud Water Illusion Dream Skill, activate!

With his promotion to the Golden Core Stage, his Divine Sense strength had undergone a qualitative leap, and the dreams Li Fan wove became increasingly real.

In repeated cycles of dream Reincarnation, Li Fan, as the master, accompanied and guided Lu Xuejing in dealing with various possible situations after her return.

And in these dreams, woven primarily from Lu Xuejing’s memories, Li Fan also gained a general understanding of her mother, Lu Xichan.

Extremely strong and highly controlling.

She had long ago set Lu Xuejing’s path of Cultivation.

Busy with official duties, her true body could not accompany her child at all times.

Only a Clone was left to supervise.

She was unyielding and had no emotional communication with her child.

“If I hadn’t intervened, she would have almost ruined the child.”

Li Fan secretly shook his head.

…

When the sun set again, Lu Xuejing finally awoke from the endless illusions.

The confusion in her eyes gradually dissipated, and the moment she saw Li Fan, she subconsciously called out: “Master…”

But very quickly, she realized something was wrong.

A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but her body had already formed an instinct.

Coupled with the recent pain, which felt like falling into an endless purgatory, still vivid in her memory.

Lu Xuejing simply couldn’t muster the courage to resist.

After only a moment of hesitation, she turned over, skillfully knelt gracefully towards Li Fan, her forehead touching the ground.

She dared not move without Li Fan’s command.

“You may go now. Be patient, lie low, Cultivate, and await my orders.” After a long while, Li Fan finally spoke.

“This servant understands.” Lu Xuejing kowtowed once more with a resounding thud.

Then she got up and flew away, without any panic in her movements, and the proud expression from before returned to her face.

“With Lu Xuejing’s opportune cooperation, my chances of entering the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven have greatly increased. Whether it will succeed still depends on how things develop.”

“However, the necessary preparations still need to be made.”

Li Fan watched Lu Xuejing’s disappearing figure, and a moment later, his body also transformed into a遁光 and returned to Tianyu City.

Before Cultivating, Li Fan first searched for information about Guan Xingxiu, the Commander of the Garrison Academy in Tian Yu State.

When Ji Hongdao uncharacteristically allowed him to leave, he had told him not to worry about any accidents happening anymore.

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

Upon checking, it was indeed the case.

First, he was dismissed from his post and investigated.

Then, a swift conclusion was reached: his Cultivation was reduced by one Great Realm, and he was exiled to the distant southern Lanlin Prefecture.

The punishment could not be said to be light.

In addition to Guan Xingxiu, two other Commanders also received severe punishments.

Although not as cruel as having their Cultivation reduced, they were also transferred from their positions and lost their chance at the position of General Commander of the Garrison Academy.

“This is a thunderous method to tell those below the determination to build the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation this time.”

“No matter if you were wronged or if you were the mastermind of a conspiracy. As long as you are involved in this matter, you will all be severely punished.”

“Using schemes and tricks to compete for the position of General Commander. That’s acceptable.”

“But obstructing the progress of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation’s construction. That’s not acceptable.”

“…”

“With the unexpected withdrawal of the three candidates, the successor for the next General Commander has basically become clear.”

“The one who was originally least favored, who didn’t even take the election seriously himself, and could be said to have won by default…”

“It’s Lu Junyi, from Tianyun State.”

“Tianyun State…”

Thinking of He Zhenghao currently serving in the Garrison Academy of Tianyun State, it was said that when one person attains Dao, even their close associates benefit.

He wondered if he would gain any benefits this time.