"Father!"
Within the Heavenly Yuan Sect, Lin Xian`er, who had waited for over a year, felt incomparably worried in her heart. According to the time her father had left, he should have returned by now. But now, her father didn't have anyone to suppress the chill.
She was afraid that after a year and a half, the chill in her body would surge up again. At that time, if she didn't have her father's medicinal pills or the method he gave her, she would once again experience the pain of the bone-chilling frost.
"Father, where are you? Didn't you say that you would return after a year and a half? Why aren't you back yet?"
She cast her gaze into the distance, recalling the scene when she was in seclusion.
… … …
"Fa … father?"
This was the same as Lin Shan's reaction when he first saw Lin Ray. Both of them spoke in a probing tone, as though Lin Ray's appearance was something inconceivable.
With regards to this, Linley felt extremely guilty in his heart regarding Lin Xian`er's transformation. His stiff face squeezed out a smile as he nodded. "I'm back."
"Swish!"
As the sound of Lin Ray's voice faded, Lin Xian`er transformed into a beam of light and rushed to the front of Lin Ray. She stretched out her arms and hugged Lin Ray.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she sobbed, "You're finally back. It's been so long since your daughter saw you."
After speaking, her words became unclear, and at the end, she completely let go of the pain.
At the side, Lin Tian retreated to the side when he saw this scene. He didn't want to disturb the two of them.
"Boohoohoo …"
The hoarse cries of pain and anguish entered Linley's ears. Each cry was like a sharp dagger stabbing into Linley's heart.
Since young, other than Lin Ray, this daughter of his was the most resolute. But now, she had become like this. Lin Ray understood that everything was his fault.
He stretched out his arms and gently stroked her back and silky hair. Tears flowed down his cheeks as he spoke, "Cry, cry, cry it out. Everything will be fine once you cry it all out."
Just like that, he quietly listened to Xian 'er's cries. Lin Ray didn't stop her. He knew that it was a good thing for her to let go of all the grievances she had been suppressing in her heart for so long.
Time slowly passed. Lin Ray did not know how much time had passed. He only knew that he was in the same place. The sun had set, and only then did Xian 'er's crying slowly stop.
The entire Xuanzong Sect became busy because of Lin Ray's orders. At this moment, Lin Shan also learned of Lin Ray's orders.
This order was a merciless blow to him. He never thought that his father would do such a thing.
He wanted his mother to plead for leniency, but Ice stopped him and told him the pros and cons of the matter. Lin Shan was sensible. After hearing the pros and cons, he did not speak again. In the end, he could only silently accept the fact.
In the Astral River Hall, Lin Ray sat on the steps in front of the hall. Lin Xian`er was lying on Lin Ray's lap. In addition, the golden rays of the western sun shone down on Lin Ray and Lin Xian`er. This scene was extremely peaceful.
Looking at his daughter lying on his lap, Lin Ray spoke in a gentle voice, "Xian`er, I remember that when I left, I didn't give you this Mystic Ice Heavenly Art. But why did your cultivation technique change after I came back? And from the looks of it, you have already cultivated to the fifth level."
She stood up and looked at her father with a resolute expression. "Father, you weren't around and I couldn't see you. But every time you met with danger, your daughter couldn't help you. Brother Yun is here to take care of the matters of the sect. I felt that I was too useless, so I wanted to cultivate faster."
"Well, back then when I was in the library, I saw the Mystic Ice Heavenly Art sealed by you. So …"
"So I broke the seal and after reading the introduction of the Mystic Ice Heavenly Art, I resolutely decided to cultivate this cultivation technique, right?" Lin Ray finished Lin Xian`er's sentence.
"Yes."
With regards to this, Lin Xian`er didn't hide it and boldly admitted it.
"You …"
At this moment, Lin Ray panicked. He didn't expect that the reason why Lin Xian`er cultivated this cultivation technique was because of him, her father.
When he thought of the pain she would have to endure every day after cultivating the Mystic Ice Heavenly Art, Lin Ray couldn't bear for her to continue cultivating.
"Xian`er, why don't we do this? If you want to cultivate, father will give you an even stronger and better cultivation technique."
"Give up on cultivating this cultivation technique. This cultivation technique requires you to endure too much pain every day. Father can't bear for you to suffer every day. Do you understand?"
"All these years, the reason why father worked so hard in cultivation was because I didn't want you to suffer, I didn't want you to be burdened. I wanted to protect you all. Father …"
"Father."
Lin Xian`er suddenly spoke. Lin Ray's voice rang out, his eyes were filled with bewilderment as he stared at Lin Xian`er.
"Daughter wishes to cultivate this cultivation technique."
A resolute expression flashed in Lin Xian`er's eyes. "For three hundred years, daughter had to endure the pain everyday. After all these years, daughter has already gotten used to such pain."
"In addition, daughter has comprehended many things from this cultivation technique. Daughter wishes to continue cultivating, daughter …"
"Wish to cultivate."
Lin Ray, "…"
Lin Xian`er's words directly choked Lin Ray, causing him to have no way to continue speaking.
"Alright father, let's not talk about this matter anymore."
Lin Xian`er didn't want to linger on this matter for too long. A smile appeared on her face as she changed the topic. "Oh right, father, why did you come back this time? How long will you be staying?"
"Ai!"
He understood Xian`er's meaning and let out a long sigh. "This time around, I came back to arrange some matters and bring you all to the Sacred World."
"What?"
"Sacred … Sacred World?"
"Father, could it be that you …"
Lin Xian`er's eyes were filled with disbelief as she stared at Lin Ray. She seemed to have guessed something in her heart!
One must know that one had to be at the peak of the Paragon Divinity Realm, half-step into the Saint Realm, or directly breaking through to the Saint Realm.
Now that her father said that he would head to the Sacred World, didn't that mean that her father's cultivation base had already transcended this world?
Staring at the shocked expression on his daughter's face, Lin Ray smiled proudly. He stretched out his hand and stroked the bridge of his daughter's nose as he spoke in a doting tone, "Little lass, you are truly intelligent."
With regards to matters regarding his cultivation base, Lin Ray had no intentions of concealing it. And with regards to his daughter and his family, Lin Ray had no need to conceal it.
"You are right."
"Your father's cultivation base has already broken through to the Saint Realm, surpassing the limits of this world. The reason why I haven't left yet is because I intend to bring all of you with me to the Sacred World."
"Hence, follow father this time around. When we arrive at the Sacred World, father will find some cultivation resources for you, allowing you to break through to the seventh level of the Mystic Heavenly Art of Ice even faster. After that, father will find a high-grade cultivation art similar to the Mystic Heavenly Art of Ice that doesn't have any side effects."
"If that's the case, you won't have to endure the bone-chilling cold every day!"
"I … can enter the Sacred World as well?"
With regards to Lin Ray's words, Lin Xian`er didn't pay attention to the latter part of his words. She was focused on the matter of entering the Sacred World.
"Of course you can."
At this moment, Lin Tian who had been standing at the side silently all this while walked over. He then continued, "Young master's strength can never be compared to the strength of this world."
"Back then, young master brought our Xuanzong Sect to the Immortal World from another world. At that time, we had yet to reach the requirements to enter the Immortal World."
As he spoke, Lin Tian stared at Lin Ray, his expression was filled with worship and reverence.
"Uncle Tian."
Upon seeing Lin Tian walking over, Lin Xian`er hurriedly stood up and clasped her hands in greeting to Lin Tian.
With regards to Lin Tian's existence, she was extremely clear. Ever since she was born, she knew how important Lin Tian's existence was.
Hence, no matter if it was Lin Shan or her, or even Lin Yun who had already broken through to the Empyrean Realm, none of them dared to be impudent in front of Lin Ray.
"Haha, Xian`er, I haven't seen you in so many years. You are so beautiful. As the saying goes, a single glance is enough to topple an entire country. Compared to those so-called holy maidens and goddesses, you are simply so much more beautiful."
"Haha …"
Lin Tian's words not only caused Lin Xian`er to laugh, even Lin Ray was amused by Lin Tian's words.
He understood Lin Tian very well. He had never been one to bootlick. But now, he was actually acting like this. Lin Ray felt somewhat bewildered, but he was very fond of the current Lin Tian.
"Uncle Tian must be joking." Lin Xian`er bowed as she spoke humbly.
However, from the smile on her face, one could tell that she was very fond of such praise.
"Father, I …"
"ARGHHH!"
A scream of agony rang out from Lin Xian`er's mouth. The originally cold air in the surroundings plunged to the freezing point after Lin Xian`er's scream.
And this sudden surge of cold qi naturally originated from Lin Xian`er's body.
"Not good …"
Upon feeling the coldness, Lin Ray hurriedly hugged Lin Xian`er in his embrace as he instantly released his cultivation to resist the cold qi.
"Little Tian, hurry up and seal this place up. Don't let anyone pass through here. Those who disobey will be killed without mercy."
"Right now, the side effects of Xian`er's cultivation art have appeared. This process will take a long time, I have to use my own cultivation to suppress it."
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian's countenance turned heavy as he nodded his head. He understood the dangers involved.
"Don't worry, leave this to me."
After speaking, Lin Tian didn't stay any longer. His silhouette flickered as he vanished from his original location. Not long after, the entire Jianghe Hall was sealed by a terrifying energy.
"Hehe, Little Tian, this fellow isn't simple either. He actually learned such a terrifying sealing technique." Staring at the seal, Lin Xian`er lowered her head and stared at her daughter who was wrapped in frost.
"Ai, this lass …"
At that time, her feelings for Lin Ray were even deeper. Since young, in order to obtain her father's praise, she didn't hesitate to forbid herself from cultivating.
Now, seeing her father in such a state, how could she urge him to be happy? If she was given another chance, she would do the same. As long as she could obtain her father's concern, she would give up everything.
… … …
Xian`er, how are you? Are you feeling better? "
The Mirage Spirit Blood Fire was still circulating in Lin Ray's meridians. Under Lin Ray's control, the Mirage Spirit Blood Fire wouldn't harm Lin Xian`er.
"I … I'm fine."
"I'm fine, father."
The Lin Xian`er at this moment was already much better with the help of Lin Ray. Upon hearing Lin Ray's concern, she opened her tired eyes and smiled tiredly at Lin Ray. After which, she closed her eyes once more.
It was as though her bones were being bitten by the frost. Even with her cultivation base and the help of Lin Ray, she was too tired. After replying to Lin Ray, she fell into a deep slumber.
Staring at his daughter who was sleeping soundly, Lin Ray's brows were tightly furrowed together. His countenance was extremely unsightly. He found it very hard to imagine how she managed to endure such pain.
Thinking back to the past three hundred years, how many days and nights did she have to endure such inhumane agony every day, Lin Ray's heart clenched in pain.
He believed that even her mother, Shadow, wouldn't know about Xian`er's situation. In fact, she might not even know what Xian`er's cultivation base was.
As for Lin Shan, Lin Ray no longer held any hope for this son of his.
Staring at his daughter who was sleeping soundly in his embrace, Lin Ray retracted the Mirage Spirit Blood Fire, not wanting to disturb her sleep.
This time, it could be considered to have passed. But … what about tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? What about in the future?
Such pain accompanied her every day. Although she said she was used to it, who would be able to get used to such pain?
"Ai! My pitiful daughter. "
Lifting his hand, he gently stroked Xian`er's silky hair. His eyes were filled with pain and reluctance. He truly couldn't imagine that Xian`er was doing all this for him, for the sake of helping her father.
Thinking of this, Lin Xian`er's nose turned sour as longing gushed into her heart. She couldn't understand why her father would go back on his words again. Earlier, he had clearly promised that he wouldn't do it again. Why did things turn out like this? But when she thought of how her father did it for the sake of her illness, the bitterness in her heart vanished.
"Xian`er, open your mouth and swallow this pill. You'll be fine after eating it. Quick, be good."
As though he was coaxing a child, he placed the Heart Burning Flame beside Lin Xian`er's mouth.
A second-grade saint-ranked pill in addition to the blood of Hongmeng's Paragon Physique. Right now, the Heart Burning Flame could be said to be unleashed to its limits.
"Gulp!"
Back then, her father was so nervous. In order to treat her illness, he actually cooked a meal to such an extent. Thinking back, the things he did in the past were truly too childish.
The reason why Lin Ray did this was because he wanted to give them a peaceful life.
Uncle Tian, where's my father? "
"You … you're awake!"
He lowered his head and glanced at Lin Xian`er, only to see her lying on the ground, staring at him dumbfoundedly. Her eyes were filled with bewilderment as though she was puzzled why he was here and not her father, Lin Ray.
"Xian`er, young master has something to do. He left after he finished concocting the pill for you." After speaking, he stretched out his hand and helped Lin Xian`er up.
"How are you? Do you feel any discomfort? If it was me, I would bring you to see young master now. You can't be careless about this kind of pain." After speaking, his divine sense gushed out, probing her condition.
However, with a single glance, his worries were instantly dispelled. Because right now, Lin Xian`er's condition wasn't exceptionally good. In fact, it was even better compared to him, especially in terms of cultivation.
She was originally at the initial-stage of the Divine Monarch Realm. But in just a single day's time, her cultivation had already broken through to the mid-stage of the Divine Monarch Realm, stepping into the peak of the late-stage.
Such a speed of breakthrough, he had only seen Lin Ray before.
"Good, it's good that you're fine." After his probing, Lin Tian finally relaxed.
"Uncle Tian, don't worry. I feel extremely comfortable now, I've never felt this way before."
"It seems … it seems that my body isn't as cold as before.
Upon thinking of this, Lin Xian`er sighed. Back then, her father and Uncle Tian had sacrificed so much for her.
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