Chapter 330 Just as How Spring Had Met Winter (2/2)

With just a glance, she seemed to be able to stare into the depths of one's heart, stopping one from indulging in any desires that one might have harbored for her.

Shen Lian knew that even though he had hidden his vital force, both of them were from the same source. Despite the difference with Yin and Yang, and the five elements, but in essence, they were the same.

Naturally, Fairy Ziling would be roused from her sleep when he got close. However, he was looking at Qing Xiao.

Shen Lian had made contact with Fairy Ziling when he first entered into the mountain, and he knew that she was a nice and easygoing person. Despite her impressive supernatural power, she was gentle, just as Gu Caiwei, who had taken after her.

Back then he was a mere mortal. Even so, Fairy Ziling brought him to Nanke Town. Before that, she had even saved him from harm with the sound of her bells when he was captivated by the spirit-summoning messenger at the River of Spirits.

He was glad to have Ziling as his master. However, it was unfortunate that the both of them did not get to know each other better.

His impression of Ziling seemed like a dream - traceless, and beautiful.

However, he was looking at Qing Xiao. Despite his carefree nature, he still felt slightly nervous.

Shen Lian did not know why; logically, at his level of cultivation, it was difficult for him to harbor such feelings. Perhaps it was because of Qing Xiao's seniority, or maybe it was due to her cold and detached demeanor.

”Master Qing Xiao, how are your injuries?” He spoke slowly with a slight hint of hesitation. Though, it did not matter; he was certain that her injuries were still not completely healed yet.

Qing Xiao did not answer. She stood up; her motion seemed fluid, but Shen Lian felt that there was a hint of rigidity.

It was not from her physical motion but from the lack of coherence in her psyche and Qi.

The hint of rigidity was something that he would not have noticed back if he had not attained immortality.

If it was not for the natural telepathic bond between Shen Lian and her, he might have overlooked it.

The incoherence was not caused by something as simple as her injuries.

Qing Xiao made no move. The thin layer of Xuan ice that could have warded off the attacks of the best weapons melted within seconds. It turned into a pool of water on the ground and flowed out from the cave.

The ground was nourished, and patches of grass were sprouting out.

The grass was dark green in color; they stood in solemnity.

She looked at Shen Lian with a blank face. As she stood quietly, she seemed so detached from the mortal world.

Anyone who set eyes on her would have felt ashamed of themselves; it was not for her beauty, but for her otherworldly qualities that rendered her fit to be worshipped.

However, Shen Lian did not have thoughts as such. He remained calm.

After the initial nervousness that he had, right now he could feel a strange bond with Qing Xiao. It was comforting, but not too.

Just as how spring had just come after winter, and the weather was fluctuating between warmth and cold.

Qing Xiao sized Shen Lian up and spoke, ”Shen Lian, well done. Not only that you have attained so much, but you also did not repeat my previous mistakes.”

She seemed to be complimenting him, but her tone suggested that she expected no less of him.

She did not seem proud of him, and she definitely was not shocked by his sudden progress either.