Chapter 408: Rebirth and Change
Immortal aura flowing, graceful and otherworldly, as if a celestial maiden had descended.
Under the starlight and moonlight, Seventh Elder, sitting paralyzed not far away, looked up, mesmerized and slightly dazed.
Although this body had been co-created by her, and she had already seen its face, its current beauty and grace, bathed in the starlight and moonlight, still captivated her, as if she were looking at an ethereal fairy from a dream.
Its perfectly proportioned figure, accentuated by the elegant feathered robe, was truly breathtaking.
Her waist as slender as flowing silk, her ears adorned with moon-bright pendants, a mysterious and ethereal aura emanating from her, surpassing all other women.
“…”
In the quiet and serene night, Lin Tianlu looked up at Yu Xuanling, reborn and unharmed, a smile appearing on his face.
“Your… rebirth was quite a spectacle.”
“Ehehe~”
The ethereal and otherworldly aura around Yu Xuanling instantly vanished, and she playfully stuck out her tongue, a sweet and charming smile appearing on her face: “After all, Ling’er is no ordinary woman~ Perhaps even the heavens are jealous of my beauty~”
This girl!
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but chuckle.
She had looked so ethereal and otherworldly just a moment ago, but now, with a single word, that image had completely shattered. Although her beauty remained, her personality was still as childish and playful as ever.
But to see her still so lively and mischievous, just like before, was a relief.
“Hu—”
Yu Xuanling landed gracefully, her long and elegant dress falling around her, and then she looked up, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a mischievous smile.
Suddenly, she spread her arms and rushed towards him joyfully: “Master!”
“Uh?”
Lin Tianlu quickly caught her, his arms around her waist, her body feeling as light as a feather, her slender waist incredibly delicate, as if she would disappear from his embrace with the slightest touch.
But as the young girl hugged him tightly with a joyful smile, he could feel the healthy vitality of her new body, her ample bosom pressing against his chest, her arms wrapped around his neck, her smooth and delicate legs incredibly alluring, their closeness intoxicating.
“Ling’er finally has her own body again~”
Looking at her joyful face, Lin Tianlu swallowed the words he had been about to say.
This girl was truly overjoyed.
Then, he smiled and rubbed her head: “I’ll make you a delicious meal later, you can finally enjoy the taste of food again now.”
“Yes!”
Yu Xuanling smiled sweetly, her happiness pure and innocent, like a blooming lily. Then, like a clingy and affectionate kitten, she snuggled closer, nuzzling against him.
But Lin Tianlu’s expression turned slightly serious as he looked up at the night sky, where the clouds had dispersed. The spiritual energy he had unleashed had shattered the tribulation thunderclouds.
However, he could still sense a lingering pressure in the sky, as if waiting for an opportunity to unleash its wrath again.
His mind racing, recalling his past experiences, he tentatively raised his hand and waved: “Calm down.”
“…”
The heavens seemed to pause, falling silent.
After a moment, the oppressive pressure above Lunar Valley gradually dissipated, as if it had understood his words.
Lin Tianlu cupped his hands respectfully: “Thank you for your mercy, Heavens.”
“Master, what are you mumbling about?”
Yu Xuanling, who had been nuzzling against him, suddenly poked her head out, a playful smile in her eyes: “Now that Ling’er is in your arms, Master, shouldn’t we be… more intimate~”
Lin Tianlu looked away, chuckling awkwardly: “Behave yourself, you just got your new body, you should cherish it more.”
Gently pushing her away, he ignored the young girl’s soft and coquettish murmurs and looked at Seventh Elder, who was sitting paralyzed not far away.
“Elder, are you alright?”
Lin Tianlu quickly walked over and helped Seventh Elder up from the ground.
Seeing her pale face, he frowned slightly: “Is there anything I can do to help, Elder?”
“I-I’m fine.”
Seventh Elder seemed uncomfortable being touched by a man, and she quickly took a few steps back, instinctively retracting her hand and pressing it against her chest, a strange look in her eyes.
But this unconscious movement, her arm against her chest, pushed her ample bosom outwards, its full and round shape incredibly alluring, making one wonder about its hidden beauty.
She coughed lightly, trying to appear calm, and rubbed her temples, forcing a faint smile: “I’m just a bit… drained, I’ll be fine after some rest. I’m more concerned about…”
She looked at the young girl clinging to Lin Tianlu’s arm and chuckled, a dazed look in her eyes: “This body and soul fusion is even more perfect than I imagined. Truly seamless, without any rejection or discomfort.”
Yu Xuanling’s eyes flickered as if she had just realized something, and she quickly said obediently: “Thank you… Elder, for helping me create a new body.”
Saying this, she even curtsied politely, without any strange or disrespectful behavior.
Seventh Elder’s breathing gradually steadied, a gentle and elegant smile appearing on her face, and she teased: “Seeing such an incredible sight today is more than enough repayment, little girl, there’s no need to be so formal.”
Yu Xuanling smiled sweetly: “Thank you, Elder~”
Lin Tianlu cupped his hands awkwardly: “But I still have to apologize, Elder, for causing such a commotion and even… damaging the roof.
I’ll come back tomorrow and repair it.”
“There’s no need to trouble yourself.” Seventh Elder rubbed her delicate wrist and chuckled: “We have servants in Sunset Soul Courtyard who can handle repairs. It will be fixed by tonight. Besides, you already made me a promise before, consider it part of the deal.”
“Then I should—”
“Go back now.”
Seventh Elder’s silvery eyes twinkled with a hint of a smile, and she waved her sleeve gently: “Just as this girl said, she just regained her body, you must have a lot to talk about, so take her back to Jingyun’s courtyard for a reunion. As for my request, I’ll come and find you when I have time.”
Lin Tianlu bowed seriously: “Then I’ll take my leave.”
“Mm.”
Seventh Elder nodded slightly.
But just as he was about to leave, she suddenly said: “May I ask… where did you get the blood catalyst?”
Lin Tianlu turned around in surprise and replied truthfully: “It was the Valley Master’s blood.”
“Is that so…”
Seventh Elder’s eyes flickered slightly, and she quickly smiled faintly again: “No more questions, you can go now.”
…
After the two of them left, Seventh Elder was alone in the ruined courtyard.
But now, a strange expression appeared on her face. She waved her hand, and a porcelain container, stained with blood, flew from the distance and landed in her hand.
“This blood catalyst… is actually… the Valley Master’s blood?”
Seventh Elder was incredulous.
Granted, there were four powerful forces assisting, making this resurrection ritual go smoothly. And the materials she had used were also the finest treasures in the valley.
But—
For the soul within the jade pendant to merge so perfectly with the newly formed body right after its creation was truly unbelievable.
“I originally thought it would take at least three to five years of recuperation… Even with that incredibly profound and mysterious power among the four, capable of all sorts of transformations, it shouldn’t have been so easy… It should have taken at least a few days of adaptation, right?”
But there were only two possibilities.
Seventh Elder looked back at the still intact bronze cauldron, her gaze narrowing.
One was that the body was originally the soul’s, and if the soul was strong enough, it would naturally merge seamlessly with the body.
And the other…
The owner of the blood catalyst was a close blood relative of the soul, which could also create a perfectly compatible body.
“Could that little girl… be the Valley Master’s daughter?”
Seventh Elder couldn’t help but wonder.
But she quickly dismissed this guess.
As a physician, she could naturally tell that the Valley Master was still… a virgin. And having lived with the Valley Master for hundreds of years, she had never heard of any romantic relationships, she had always been aloof and detached.
“Could it be… a close relative of the Valley Master from a thousand years ago?”
Seventh Elder pondered, but she couldn’t figure it out.
She didn’t know much about this Heart Sea Soul Pendant and the spirit within, only having heard about it from Fifth Elder recently.
“Forget it, since the Valley Master gave her blood to Lin Tianlu, she must have her reasons.” Seventh Elder shook her head.
She wouldn’t pry into the Valley Master’s private affairs.
And today’s ritual had been successfully completed. She had originally thought that the cauldron would shatter under the immense power, but it was still intact, a pleasant surprise.
But just as she placed her hand on the bronze cauldron, her eyes widened abruptly, and she quickly retracted her hand as if she had been shocked.
“This, this is—”
Something wasn’t right.
The internal structure of this cauldron was completely different from before!
And with that brief touch, strange and mysterious silver patterns appeared on the cauldron, emitting an ancient, sweet, and refreshing fragrance. Just a whiff made Seventh Elder feel lighter, a warm and indescribable sensation spreading through her body…
…just like when she had been enveloped by that surging spiritual energy earlier.
“How could such a change happen?”
Seventh Elder gently touched the cauldron, slightly bewildered, every pattern and every detail seemed perfectly natural, exuding an unprecedentedly profound aura, like a divine artifact, a treasure from heaven.
After a moment of silence, she clenched her right hand, her eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.
Lin Tianlu, this man was truly extraordinary!
What kind of secrets were hidden within his body, how was he different from ordinary people? The desire to know, the urge to investigate, grew stronger and stronger.
She wanted to uncover the truth!
…
In the usually quiet valley, lights and shadows flickered, moving through the night.
Looking closely, several young girls, dressed only in thin sleeping robes and undergarments, could be seen standing in the corridors, their faces filled with confusion.
“What… just happened?!”
“I don’t know, I just heard a loud boom…”
“A bright white light flashed outside, as bright as day!”
“Could it be… that someone is attacking our Lunar Valley?!”
“B-But that white light… it felt warm and comfortable… Are the elders and masters alright? Let’s go and ask!”
……
The entire Lunar Valley seemed to erupt in commotion.
And in a quiet and deserted alley, Lin Tianlu and Yu Xuanling walked briskly, and he couldn’t help but chuckle: “That commotion just now must have woken up quite a few girls.”
“It wasn’t intentional, Master~”
Yu Xuanling, her steps light and graceful, stuck out her tongue playfully, a sweet and charming smile appearing on her face: “But with Master unleashing so much spiritual energy, even the residual force is incredibly beneficial to the girls in the valley. Consider it… compensation.”
“You now…”
Lin Tianlu looked back at her with interest: “You seem more mature than before, Xuanling?”
“Ling’er has grown up~” Yu Xuanling puffed out her chest proudly, her head held high: “If you’re curious, Master, you can personally… verify it tonight and see how much Ling’er has grown~”
“…”
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but chuckle awkwardly.
So, it was just his imagination.
This girl was still as mischievous and playful as ever.
“—Ah!”
Just then, a surprised cry came from ahead.
Lin Tianlu stopped abruptly and looked over to see a young girl standing there, her face pale as she covered her mouth with her hand, staring at them.
—Oh no.
A bad feeling arose in his heart. He had been so engrossed in their conversation that he had forgotten to check if there were any disciples around, and now they had been seen.
“Y-Y-You…”
The young disciple stammered, her body trembling as she stumbled backward, seemingly terrified by their sudden appearance.
Lin Tianlu forced a smile and cupped his hands, trying to sound gentle and reassuring: “Please calm down, Miss, I’m not a bad person.”
“B-Bad people always say that…”
The young girl murmured timidly.
Lin Tianlu’s smile froze.
She had a point.
But just as he was wondering how to reassure her, the girl’s panicked expression gradually calmed down, and she blinked her eyes, asking tentatively: “May I ask… are you… Lin Tianlu?”
“Hmm?”
Lin Tianlu was slightly stunned, then he quickly nodded: “Indeed, how do you know my name, Miss?”
“I-I overheard it from Senior Sister Bai Xin.” The young girl touched her chest, the fear in her eyes replaced by curiosity: “I didn’t expect there to be a man in the valley.”
Bai Xin?
Lin Tianlu smiled awkwardly.
So, that girl had already told the others about him?
“Miss, please keep this a secret for now. Although the elders already know, it’s not convenient to reveal my identity and presence to avoid alarming the other girls in the valley—”
“There’s no need to worry, sir, I won’t tell anyone.”
The young girl’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, and after a moment of hesitation, she continued: “I wonder… were the fireworks last night, and that earth-shaking event just now, your doing, sir?”
Lin Tianlu was slightly surprised, and he chuckled awkwardly: “I apologize for the disturbance…”
“N-No, I’m not blaming you, sir.” The young girl quickly waved her hands, a blush appearing on her cheeks.
After a moment of hesitation, she fidgeted with her fingers nervously, her gaze darting around, and she stammered: “Th-Thank you, sir, last night’s fireworks were beautiful… and that… strange white light just now felt… warm and comfortable.”
Saying this, the young girl covered her face with her hands and ran away.
Lin Tianlu stared blankly, not knowing what to do, watching as she disappeared.
Now, he was only left with confusion and bewilderment—
Just what had Bai Xin told her junior sisters about him?!
“Hee hee, Master is so handsome and talented, it’s natural for young girls to be smitten~”
Yu Xuanling, her hands behind her back, leaned closer with a playful smile, her eyes mischievous and lively: “Tomorrow morning, the name ‘Lin Tianlu’ might be known throughout Lunar Valley~”
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but chuckle, shaking his head, and rubbed her head gently: “Let’s go back now.”
…
In the courtyard.
Hua Shuya, her sword in hand, stood there with a serious expression, looking towards where the tremors and commotion had come from.
The earth-shattering sounds from earlier had naturally made her heart uneasy. Although she knew that her Master possessed extraordinary abilities, she still couldn’t relax completely.
Not only her, but the other three women were also awake, silently waiting for good news.
Creak——！
Suddenly, the courtyard gate opened.
Hua Shuya’s heart stirred, and she quickly stood up, walking towards the gate.
“Master, you’ve finally… Eh?!”
A moonlit figure suddenly appeared before her, its movements incredibly swift. Hua Shuya’s expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly raised her arm to block.
But what followed was a tight and intimate embrace.
“Shuya~~”
“Mmph?!”
Her face buried in the woman’s ample bosom, Hua Shuya was stunned and stumbled backward. Before she could react, her waist was grabbed, and she was lifted and spun around.
“Hu~ Hu~ My Shuya~”
“Y-You are—”
Hearing the joyful and innocent voice, Hua Shuya’s heart trembled. She brushed aside the hair falling over her face and her eyes lit up with joy: “Miss Xuanling!”
“Ehehe~”
Yu Xuanling’s face beamed with a cheerful smile as she leaped and clung to her like a koala: “I can finally hug you, Shuya~”
Hua Shuya’s heart was also filled with joy, feeling the girl’s sincere happiness, a warmth spreading through her, like reunited sisters, an indescribable sense of contentment and fulfillment.
“It seems this little girl really likes you.”
Lin Tianlu closed the courtyard gate and walked over with a smile: “She was already thinking about how to surprise you before we even entered.”
Hua Shuya, holding the soft and delicate Yu Xuanling in her arms, looked back at him shyly: “I’m honored, Miss Xuanling.”
She blinked her beautiful eyes and quickly asked: “What happened just now? There was such a commotion that even Martial Aunt was called away by the Valley Master.”
“It was just… a small incident.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled: “Just some… mischief from the heavens.”
Hua Shuya was speechless.
Although he made it sound trivial, it must have been quite dangerous.
“Master is truly amazing!”
Yu Xuanling suddenly emerged from his embrace, gesturing with her small, jade-like hand, a playful smile on her face: “Ling’er was struggling against the Heavenly Tribulation, and Master easily drove it away!”
“Heavenly… Tribulation?”
Hua Shuya’s expression turned serious.
So the incident just now was truly dangerous.
Lin Tianlu smiled and said reassuringly: “It’s all over now, there’s no need to worry. Now that Xuanling has returned safely, let’s tell Ruoyu and the others.”
“Yes!”
Yu Xuanling jumped down from his arms, smiling as she took their hands and raised them: “Now that we’ve reunited, let’s all go to the bridal chamber together!”
“…”
The smiles on Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya’s faces froze, and they couldn’t help but facepalm.
What was this girl talking about?!
