Chapter 644 (1/2)

Chapter 644: Search for the Immortal Catalog

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The courtyard was enveloped in a tense atmosphere as the two women stared at each other coldly. The imposing auras they emitted resulted in howling gusts of wind, causing the leaves in the courtyard to blow violently.

Afraid to get embroiled in the imminent conflict, Sun’er quietly hid behind a large tree as she secretly watched the confrontation between Nine Nether and Ling Xi.

Upon witnessing the scene, Mu Chen felt a headache developing. He could not understand why the two women in front of him were always fighting as soon as they saw each other, or why their conflicts were laced with overwhelming resentment towards the other party.

Ling Xi stared at Nine Nether as she stated coldly, “Everyone knows how to say pleasant words of reassurance. If I find out Mu Chen was hurt because of the Bloodline Bond, I won’t let you off—even if you are a member of the Nine Netherbird Clan.”

Nine Nether raised her eyebrow as she scoffed coldly, “How arrogant of you! I would really like to see how capable you are of backing up your threatening boast!”

“Oh really?” Ling Xi’s expression turned chilling as sparks of light shimmered in her slender hand.

“Hmph.”

Nine Nether hmphed in disdain as a cold glint flashed in her eyes. A massive shadow that could engulf the heavens and earth emerged behind her back, emitting a terrifying aura.

However, just as the two women were about to engage in combat, Mu Chen finally shouted in anger as he grasped Ling Xi’s hand, fury apparent in his expression. “Stop it, both of you! Haven’t you both caused enough trouble?!”

Ling Xi and Nine Nether glanced at Mu Chen. He had not merely interrupted them this time. Instead, he was truly enraged. His usually gentle eyes became unusually harsh.

Upon witnessing Mu Chen’s true fury for the first time, Ling Xi and Nine Nether’s auras weakened, and with a light hum, both restrained their spiritual fluctuations.

Mu Chen looked at the two women, who looked away from each other, and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

“Sister Ling Xi, the Bloodline Bond between Nine Nether and I was formed when we were both in perilous situations. Hence, even if there is a way to unravel this Bloodline Bond, I won’t choose to do so. Nine Nether has helped me a lot over the years. If it wasn’t for her, I might not have made it here.

“No matter what danger I will encounter in the future because of this Bloodline Bond, I am willing to shoulder the risk. As long as Nine Nether disagrees, then I will not let anyone get rid of our Bloodline Bond without permission.” Mu Chen’s voice rang out in the courtyard. Although his timbre wasn’t low or deep, the determination and steadfastness in it was moving.

Nine Nether and Ling Xi’s cold expressions gradually eased. Ling Xi shifted her gaze as she looked at the youth’s determined and serious expression, and then quickly glanced away. Somehow, she was suddenly in a better mood.

Ling Xi stared at Mu Chen as she sighed lightly. “Since you have already said so, I shall not say anything more.”

She then smiled brightly as she teasingly glanced at Mu Chen. “However, I didn’t think that young Mu Chen would be so responsible. You have truly grown to be a man.”

Mu Chen gnashed his teeth as he retorted, “How am I young? You are just older than me by merely two or three years!”

Ling Xi smiled nonchalantly as she lifted her head to look at Nine Nether. Her tone gradually softened.

“I’m not targeting you specifically, but you should also understand that what I am talking about is an underlying concern. After all, if the Nine Netherbird Clan catches wind of this matter, I’m afraid they would be unwilling to take things lying down.”

Nine Nether said calmly, “I’m already of age, so this is my own matter. Even my parents have no say in it. If there is truly trouble in future, I will protect him.”

The corners of Mu Chen’s mouth twitched as he commented, “I’m not interested in relying on women.”

However, Nine Nether ignored his protests as she took her leave. She told them only to take their time to chat as she left behind her beautiful silhouette.

“What a prideful girl. Mu Chen, it seems that you still have a long way to go if you want to subdue this proud little sparrow.”

Ling Xi looked at Nine Nether’s beautiful silhouette as she smiled. She then lazily stretched her arms, and the curves beneath her white robes immediately became increasingly apparent.

Mu Chen shrugged helplessly.

“Come to me when you have time these days. Don’t neglect your Spiritual Array Cultivation. Before you leave, I will try to teach you everything I know.”

Mu Chen smiled and nodded. “Alright.”

…

For the next few days, Mu Chen remained quietly in the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy. Most of the time, he was in the Spiritual Courtyard where Ling Xi was located, as he communicated with her about Spiritual Array Cultivation. When he finished practicing, he would celebrate and have fun with everyone in the Goddess Luo Association. Prior to this, when he was in the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy he spent most of his time cultivating, but now that he would be leaving soon, he began to feel reluctant to part with everyone.

He liked the pure and innocent smiles of the members of the Goddess Luo Association. They could ignore their identities and status because in that moment, they were all just members of the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy.

Perhaps when he began to explore the Great Thousand World in the near future, it would be difficult to see these kinds of purely innocent and happy smiles. After all, he would no longer be in a worry-free ivory tower.

Every day when the night came, Mu Chen would sit alone on the mountain and look up at the starry sky. Once upon a time, a young girl would sit quietly beside him, and she would gently lean her head on his shoulder. He loved the feeling of being relied on so much. During those times, he felt as if he had become her world, supporting her…

But now that the girl he loved was no longer beside him, that kind of feeling could only exist in his memory.

Mu Chen slowly laid on the grass. His eyes gently closed as he gradually clenched his hands tightly into fists.

Luo Li, wait for me.