Li Qingshan looked at Little Ann in surprise. The blurry feeling became extremely clear. She had indeed changed! In the past, Little Ann would never do these "unnecessary" things, much less pay attention to the grievances and conflicts of others. If the Divine Nun of the South Sea was still alive, she should be smiling happily!
The Banyan Tree King was stunned for a while before suddenly letting out a long sigh. His eyes became rather moist, but there was actually a hint of a relieved smile on his face. "Fellow Little Ann, thank you for your guidance. Can I ask you to help me out again?"
With his sleeves fluttering, the Banyan Tree King bowed deeply towards Little Ann. Even his long beard reached the ground.
Li Qingshan was surprised. Just who in the world could receive a bow like that from the Banyan Tree King?
However, Little Ann accepted it calmly. She did not mind at all. With a wave of her hand, she said, "There's no need to be so polite, senior. I'm not helping you!"
"Oi, girl, that's no good!"
Li Qingshan was even more surprised. In the past, Little Ann was emotionless, but she was flawless when it came to etiquette. Even Feng Xiwu praised her. She would never behave so rudely.
Xiao An hummed in acknowledgment, but he didn't seem too convinced.
"Qingshan, there's no need to say anything more. I'm the one who asked to be humiliated." The Banyan Tree King waved his hand at Li Qingshan and smiled bitterly.
Little Ann glanced at Li Qingshan, as if she was saying, "What do you think?"
Li Qingshan shrugged and laid out his hands. "Alright, alright!"
A Skull Prayer Bead on Little Ann's wrist turned into a skull. It opened its mouth and spat out a ball of Samādhi Flames of White Bone, burning silently. Her seaweed-like hair drifted about as two specks of golden light shone in her clear eyes. She murmured, "White bone and great beauty, the cycle of life and death!"
The almost-transparent Samādhi Flames of White Bone gradually materialized. Madam Teng's figure faded in and out. Her eyes were firmly shut as despair froze on her face.
Li Qingshan's eyes widened. "You can do that?!"
Little Ann said, "I've already said that my sword strike wasn't enough to sever her life force. It was her own mind that was thrown into chaos, causing her to suffer from qi deviation. If I ignore it, she'll definitely die."
"So that sword of yours actually saved her?" Li Qingshan felt that it was unimaginable. Little Ann had brought him too many surprises today.
"Since white bones can transform into beautiful faces, the sword that kills can also save people."
Little Ann's white robes fluttered in the wind. There was a trace of benevolence in her calm demeanor. She had a kind of beauty that could topple the world.
This was a brand new understanding of the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty after balancing the buddhist and demonic powers. Although she did not know whether she had taken the wrong path or not, the White Bone Bodhisattva's original intentions were probably not to kill.
Madam Teng's figure gradually solidified, but she still could not stabilize it. To Little Ann, this was the first time she had done something like this.
Li Qingshan saw that the Banyan Tree King's face was filled with concern. His vast and distant aura was greatly reduced, making him seem even more like a mortal than before. He thought to himself, "This person must really be an old tree that's sprouting new buds — he's fallen in love!"
"Qingshan, help me!" Little Ann flipped her left hand and held a phoenix feather between her fingers, thrusting it towards Madam Teng's forehead.
"Coming!" Li Qingshan grabbed her hand and circulated the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture with all his might. The phoenix feather glowed with resplendent light, transforming into a stream of light and entering Madam Teng's body.
Little Ann let out a sigh of relief. Madam Teng's figure stabilized. She was barely breathing, and she fell unconscious in the Banyan Tree King's embrace.
The Banyan Tree King thanked Little Ann again. Little Ann said, "She is severely injured, and both her body and mind are in a mess. Senior, please take care of yourself."
The Banyan Tree King nodded slightly, closed his eyes, and lowered his head to touch Madam Teng's forehead. The heart of the tree above him glowed with seven-colored light.
"Wow!" Li Qingshan's eyes widened. He saw the Banyan Tree King's lush beard withering, revealing his true appearance. Li Qingshan was about to speak, but the Banyan Tree King waved his sleeve without raising his head. The surrounding scene twisted and changed, and they were teleported out. However, he heard Little Ann say two words, "Give up!"
Li Qingshan waited in Towering City for a while before Little Ann was teleported to his side. Little Ann lowered her head and didn't speak.
"What's wrong?" Li Qingshan asked.
"If you want to scold me, then go ahead!" Little Ann seemed like she was ready to die.
"Why would I scold you?" Li Qingshan smiled.
"Really?" Little Ann blinked her eyes and asked carefully.
"Haha, what nonsense are you talking about?" Li Qingshan pulled Little Ann into his arms as he laughed aloud. He rubbed her hair and gave her a thumbs up. "Moreover, you've done this extremely beautifully. This is the first time I've seen this' old man 'show an expression like that, and what he's like. I really, really didn't expect it!"
"You don't blame me for acting on my own?"
"My Little Ann has already grown up. It's time for her to have her own opinions."
Li Qingshan did not like madam Teng, but it was not to the point where he wanted to kill her. As a result, he wanted to confirm the Banyan Tree King's thoughts again before he attacked the Mist Province cauldron. However, since the Banyan Tree King had made up his mind, there was nothing he could say. It would be for the best of both worlds in the end.
What comforted him even more was Little Ann's changes. He had never agreed with the White Bone Bodhisattva's terrorist ideology, nor did he want Little Ann to become a second White Bone Bodhisattva.
"I just pity her a little." Little Ann hugged Li Qingshan gently and gazed at the withered vines around the Banyan Tree King. She guaranteed, "I definitely won't be as willful as her!"
"I already told you not to bring things in recklessly. I'm not as great and compassionate as the Banyan Tree King. You know that I'm very selfish and greedy. I don't want to let go of what I have in my hands. If you want to go somewhere without me, I definitely won't let you go!" Li Qingshan smiled.
"Yeah, I'll definitely take you beyond the Nine Heavens." The corner of Little Ann's lips curled up as she gazed at Li Qingshan deeply. If I become an obstacle to you one day, I definitely won't make things difficult for you.
"Then please take care of me, sir Little Ann!" Li Qingshan laughed aloud. If he did not have her by his side, what was the point even if he went beyond the Nine Heavens? He might as well hold onto his dreams and die in battle somewhere.
At this moment, the withered vines shone with golden light again, gradually recovering their vitality.
"Oh right, why did you stay behind earlier?" Li Qingshan asked.
"I wanted to ask him a question," said Little Ann.
"What question?"
"If I had to choose again, how would I choose?"
"You really know how to get to the bottom of things. But it was a good question. How did he answer?"
"He thought about it for a long time, but he did not answer. Instead, he asked me a question."
"Really? What did he ask you? " Li Qingshan could not guess what the Banyan Tree King was thinking. Did he change his mind, or did his heart remain the same, or did he not have an answer?
"He asked me, 'Do you think she will forgive me?'"
Li Qingshan laughed aloud. He simply could not imagine the expression on the Banyan Tree King's face at that time. "Then how did you answer?"
"What do you think?"
"I can't guess. But if it were me, even if I don't take revenge, I will definitely remember him for life!"
"Then I'll have to be careful not to offend a narrow-minded person like you."
"You dare say that I'm narrow-minded? I'll remember this sentence." Li Qingshan glared at him, pretending to be angry.
"Oh no!" Little Ann covered her mouth and snickered.
Numerous sunflowers bloomed brilliantly like little suns, illuminating the dark canopy of the tree.
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