jdhmnovel Chapter 166 Shen Li is grateful
Chapter 166 Shen Li is grateful
At night, the moonlight is as bright as water, and the silver glow fills the courtyard.
The slight rift between Shen Li and Xing Yun was like a wisp of cloud in the night. Although it was not noticeable, it was enough to make the atmosphere subtle.
In a fit of anger, Shen Li actually found a cool stone slab in the yard and planned to rest there to show her dissatisfaction.
She lay on her side, closed her eyes and rested, with a stubborn smile on her lips.
Little did he know that this action would lead to an unexpected change.
Xinghan was very careful and noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the courtyard. He took advantage of the darkness of the night, quietly got up, put on his clothes and went out.
He walked lightly, leaving no trace.
He shuttled between the flowers and trees, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, and finally fixed his eyes on the formation carefully arranged by Xingyun.
The formation was hidden in the night, and unless one was an expert, it would be difficult to detect its mystery.
But Xinghan locked onto the center of the formation at a glance based on his memory of the TV series -
A stone that looks ordinary but actually holds a mystery.
He thought to himself that this investigation was not intended to pry into Xingyun's privacy, but was actually out of fear that the conflict between the two would escalate and affect their practice.
So, he approached carefully, lightly touched the stone with his fingertips, and moved it.
A subtle fluctuation of spiritual power emanated from the stone, instantly breaking the surrounding tranquility.
The whole courtyard seemed to be blown by a breeze, and the airflow became smoother.
Just as Xinghan was preparing to investigate further, something strange happened.
Spiritual energy suddenly fluctuated around the stone slab where Shen Li was.
As if being pulled by some force, her originally sleeping body trembled violently, and then slowly turned into a human form.
Under the moonlight, Shen Li was dressed casually, and her eyes were filled with a mixture of panic and surprise.
She looked around and found that she had regained her human form, and she couldn't help but exclaim.
"What...what's going on?"
There was a hint of trembling in Shen Li's voice.
She looked at her hands in disbelief, then looked at the stars not far away, with both confusion and gratitude in her eyes.
"Did you do it? How did you do it?" Shen Li continued to question.
Seeing this, Xinghan quickly stepped forward and said with a gentle smile:
"Miss Shen Li, don't be afraid. I think I accidentally lifted the Xingyun formation, which helped you restore your human form. But I don't know how long your image can last..."
"It's okay. I don't need to thank you for your kindness. If you need me, Shen Li, in the future, just come to the spirit world to find me. See you later."
Shen Li stood at the edge of the formation that had just been torn apart by the light, with a restless and lively light jumping in his eyes, like the brightest star in the night sky.
She held her breath and concentrated, trying to gather the remaining spiritual power in her body, intending to jump out and escape from this mysterious situation.
But the long-term confinement has obviously greatly weakened her strength. The spiritual power in her body is like a trapped dragon, struggling but unable to break free.
"How could it be?" Shen Li murmured to himself in confusion, feeling unwilling.
She was unwilling to give up, so she used all her strength to push off the ground, and her body shot towards the free sky like an arrow.
But at this moment, the weak spiritual power seemed to be cut off by an invisible hand. Her body suddenly lost all strength and began to roll helplessly in the air, like a fallen leaf blown by a strong wind, and finally fell powerlessly towards the hard ground.
At this critical moment, a white figure rushed out from the side like a shadow.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he stretched out his body like a roc spreading its wings. He tapped his feet lightly on the ground and used the force to soar into the air. With incredible speed and precision, he held Shen Li steadily in his arms at the moment she was about to touch the ground.
"Be careful!" Xinghan warned.
Shen Li only felt her body lighten, and then she fell into a warm and solid embrace.
She looked up at the stars, her slightly weathered face looking particularly resolute under the moonlight.
And that striking white hair fluttered gently in the night breeze like a silver waterfall.
Her heartbeat accelerated, and an indescribable emotion surged in her chest, "This person... is not simple."
Xinghan gently put Shen Li on the ground, and their eyes met in the air, as if there were thousands of words that they could understand without words.
Shen Li stood firm and looked up at Xinghan, her bright eyes flashing with a mixture of teasing and gratitude. She patted the dust off her dress, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said half seriously and half jokingly:
"It seems that one cannot judge a person by his appearance, and one cannot measure the depth of the ocean. Even you, the white-haired Xinghan, have such great skills of climbing walls and flying over rooftops."
Xinghan couldn't help but burst out laughing when he heard that. He shook his head gently, and a few strands of white hair fluttered in the wind, making him look both elegant and a bit unruly.
"Miss Shen Li, you are too polite. This is just a little self-preservation ability I have acquired through years of practice. It is in no way comparable to your natural talent. In time, you will surely surpass an old man like me." His words were full of recognition and expectation for Shen Li's potential.
"Thank you, Senior Xinghan, for your great help. Shen Li is extremely grateful. I know that my spiritual power is still weak, but fortunately, Senior pointed out the way and made me realize the importance of the moon's energy to my cultivation. For example, this bright and clear night is a perfect time to absorb the moonlight and strengthen my spiritual power. Perhaps, in the near future, I will be able to use this power to soar into the sky again, no longer trapped by injuries and the constraints of formations."
At this moment, a sudden cold wind blew, bringing with it a subtle chill that was out of tune with the warm atmosphere before. Then, a cold and clear voice broke the tranquility of the night, like an ice spring dripping on the silent stone surface, making people involuntarily look sideways.
"What's going on?" Xingyun's voice was full of questioning and displeasure. He slowly walked into the courtyard, the moonlight shining on him, outlining his tall figure. His eyes immediately fell on the broken formation, his brows furrowed, obviously surprised and dissatisfied.
Then, his gaze turned to Xinghan, and his deep eyes revealed complex emotions - there was surprise that the formation was broken, and also doubts about Xinghan's unauthorized action without permission.
“Senior Xinghan, this formation was carefully arranged by me to protect this place from outside intrusion. Why are you…” Although Xingyun did not explain it completely, his displeasure was evident in his words.
Xinghan's face darkened when he saw this. He knew very well how much Xingyun valued this formation, and he also understood his feelings at the moment. So, he spoke slowly, his voice calm and firm:
"Xingyun, I know you have devoted a lot of effort to this formation, but the situation is urgent and I have to do it. Miss Shen Li is in danger, how can I sit idly by? Moreover, although the formation is broken, the responsibility of protection has not been eliminated. We still need to protect this pure land together."
Shen Li's eyes gradually turned cold, and her voice sounded like the cold wind in the middle of the night, "There is no need to implicate Senior Xinghan. Everyone has their own consequences, and this matter is on me."