Now that Ling Zhenfei's strength is improving so quickly, it has a great deal to do with absorbing other people's spiritual energy.

Previously, Ling Zhenfei had to slowly absorb the spiritual energy himself, but now he only needs to refine the absorbed energy, which saves a step, making the speed naturally much faster.

Ling Zhenfei was still very pleased; after absorbing the power of the Dawen Realm elder, Ling Zhenfei could continue his cultivation without needing spiritual energy support for a long time.

At this moment, Xiaogang suddenly sprang up and threw a punch at Ling Zhenfei. This punch clearly had been accumulated for a long period, so it came at Ling Zhenfei with great power.

Ling Zhenfei was surprised; it was a critical moment for absorbing spiritual energy, yet someone came to cause trouble.

However, Xiaogang's strike was very powerful, so there was no way to ignore it. He had to release the elder and swiftly dodge aside.

The elder was finally released, and let out a long breath of relief. Although it was only a short time, at least three small tiers had disappeared from the elder's body.

From the Dawen middle stage to the Dawen Initial Stage — it was simply terrifying.

The elder saw that he had distanced himself from Ling Zhenfei and hurriedly shouted to Xiaogang: "Retreat."

"Retreat" clearly meant to withdraw, but Ling Zhenfei wouldn't allow them to simply leave.

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "Want to leave? Not that easily." With that, he charged towards the elder.

But then the elder suddenly pulled out an item from his pocket and threw it to the ground.

Suddenly, Ling Zhenfei found himself in a bamboo forest in broad daylight. The bamboo around him was lush and verdant, but aside from the bamboo, there was nothing else.

Ling Zhenfei was stunned, knowing that everything he saw was fake since he was still in that dilapidated house; how could he have suddenly ended up here?

It seemed the item the elder took out was like his Bewildering Spirit Array; except, while the Bewildering Spirit Array made people unable to leave, this formation made people feel as if they were in another world.

Ling Zhenfei was astonished and anxious, wondering how he could get out.

Anxious, Ling Zhenfei suddenly leapt into the air, fiercely attacking the surrounding bamboo, but the bamboo leaves scattered while everything remained unchanged.

Ling Zhenfei was worried; if Xiaogang attacked Mao Sharlu now, Mao Sharlu would be doomed.

Ling Zhenfei took a few steps around and pressed the ground underfoot. Although it seemed soft, Ling Zhenfei realized the ground beneath felt hard.

Though when stepping down, the soil seemed to sink, feeling soft, it felt hard, just like during the previous fight.

Ling Zhenfei quickly understood he was still in that room; only the scenery around had changed. Ling Zhenfei moved towards where the elder had been, took a few steps, and felt his foot bump into something.

What Ling Zhenfei saw was a bamboo tree, but his foot felt it wasn't.

Ling Zhenfei reached out his hand, pulling out what he had bumped against. In that instant, Ling Zhenfei felt the surrounding environment change, returning him to that dim, dilapidated room.

At that moment, Xiaogang and the elder were gone from the room, leaving Mao Sharlu still hiding at the same spot, filled with terror.

Ling Zhenfei had a small flag in his hand, about ten centimeters, inscribed with the words "Tai Xu Illusory Realm."

This must be the elder's artifact, left behind for survival, which was quite a feat.

The flag, though magical, wasn't considered an impressive artifact; it merely changed the surroundings visually without truly altering them, with obvious flaws.

Nevertheless, it was better than nothing and could be a decent gift for Chunyu when he got home.

Ling Zhenfei said to Mao Sharlu, "Are you alright, not injured?"

Hearing Ling Zhenfei speak, Mao Sharlu finally calmed down, saying, "I'm fine, really fine."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I told you Song Mingyi must have no trump card left, otherwise he wouldn't send someone to kill you."

Mao Sharlu said, "It's all thanks to you. If you weren't here, I'd be a ghost under someone else's knife today."

Ling Zhenfei said, "This shows your fate isn't doomed."

Mao Sharlu sighed, "I really don't know how I'll repay the debt I owe you; I have no idea how to in the future."

Ling Zhenfei said, "No need to repay. Once your situation stabilizes, I'll head home."

Mao Sharlu said, "Can't you stay? We brothers could manage this country together."

Ling Zhenfei said, "The country is yours, not mine, I don't possess such talent."

Mao Sharlu said, "You're truly humble. If you don't wish to stay, I won't force you; but there is an important matter I want to discuss."

"What is it, go ahead," Ling Zhenfei said.

Mao Sharlu said, "How do you feel about my sister?"

Ling Zhenfei was confused as to why Mao Sharlu asked, and replied, "Miss Mao is very nice, why do you ask?"

Mao Sharlu said, "If you think my sister is fine, can you marry her?"

Ling Zhenfei was shocked upon hearing this and said, "Big Brother Ling, you're kidding, right? I've known Miss Mao for a short time, and besides, I already have a girlfriend, with Big Brother Gu."

Mao Sharlu said, "That doesn't matter; in Moergawa, we don't limit one to one wife. Marrying my sister would make you Prince Consort of Moergawa, and not an average one.

Typically, a Prince Consort is the Emperor's son-in-law, but my sister is the Emperor's sister, making this position unmatched."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, aware of Mao Sharlu's true intentions. Mao Sharlu's strength was relatively low, weaker compared to Gu Feng, hence suggesting Ling Zhenfei marry Mao Xuejing was a clever strategy.

If Ling Zhenfei married Mao Xuejing, Mao Sharlu and Ling Zhenfei would be relatives, essentially family. After the war, if Gu Feng wanted to target Mao Sharlu, he'd have to consider Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei was sworn brothers with Gu Feng, having vowed over the Three-Colored Fish, so Gu Feng wouldn't harm Mao Sharlu.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I understand, but feelings are complex, requiring mutual affection; any loveless deed, I won't do."

Mao Sharlu said, "Brother Ling, don't decline. You've just praised my sister, and besides, it's what she wants; she likes you very much."

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