latelenovela Chapter 261 The Change of the White Crane
Chapter 261 The Change of the White Crane
Gao Huohuo gave a thoughtful "hmm," then asked:
"Are there any other clues in that Soul-Devouring Pearl?"
Zhong Hanshang shook his head, a hint of regret in his voice: "The information inside the Soul Devouring Pearl is incomplete."
However, since it appeared in Tianyou Ridge, perhaps we can start by looking for traces of demonic activity and search for it gradually.
Thinking of this, Gao Huohuo still felt that Princess Huohuo could give it a try.
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The territory of the human race.
"Junior Uncle, I'm so grateful to you just now. I won't be reckless again next time."
The white crane lowered its head, its tone carrying a hint of guilt and gratitude.
Princess Huo snorted inwardly when she heard him say that. Rebellious teenagers are hard to manage!
But she still reached out and gently ruffled his hair, a warm smile on her face:
"You call me Junior Uncle, so naturally I must protect you."
After all, before I brought you out, I promised you—Junior Uncle would guarantee a win!
So don't worry, just do what you want to do. I'm here for you.
Upon hearing this, Baihe's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
The brat was finally moved by her words, and Princess Huo Huo felt that her teachings along the way had not been in vain.
Since being brought to the Shadow Moon Sect, Bai He has not had much interaction with Gao Huohuo.
The two even had a rather unpleasant first meeting. Although Lin Qingxue later healed his injuries, he still felt a lingering distance from her.
The reason he was so excited this time was that after being taken to the Shadow Moon Sect, he finally had a chance to get out.
At first, Baihe thought that his junior uncle had brought him along simply because he couldn't fully control the power of exorcism.
However, as they spent more time together, he realized that his junior uncle genuinely wanted to take him out to gain experience.
She not only patiently guided him in his cultivation, but also taught him about human relationships and how to deal with the complexities of the cultivation world.
This gradually fostered feelings of gratitude and closeness in the white crane's heart.
Not long after they left the Shadow Moon Sect, they arrived at a small sect.
That small sect only had five people, fewer than the Shadow Moon Sect.
Since their sect leader had just formed his core and his strength was limited, he was completely unable to deal with the rampant Yin spirits around him.
The five people could only hide in the cellar under the sect, barely making ends meet with the little spiritual food and pills they had saved up.
The cellar was dark and damp, with a rotten smell permeating the air.
Five people sat together, their faces filled with exhaustion and despair.
In the corner of the cellar, there were several empty storage bags, the original full of spiritual food and pills were almost gone.
Looking at the dwindling inventory, the eldest disciple finally couldn't hold back any longer and said in a hoarse voice:
"Master, if this continues, we'll starve to death here sooner or later. Rather than waiting to die, we should go out and fight the evil spirits!"
Upon hearing this, the sect leader's face darkened, and he slapped the man's head hard, his tone filled with anger and helplessness:
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if we go out and risk our lives, once our souls are sucked away by the evil spirits, we will become those mindless monsters!"
By then, there won't even be a chance to be reincarnated!
The young apprentice huddled in the corner and asked timidly:
"Master, is it really impossible to eliminate evil spirits? Will their souls be sucked away as soon as they go outside?"
The sect leader opened his mouth, intending to describe the horror and intractability of the Yin Spirit.
But seeing the fear and expectation in his little apprentice's eyes, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
He sighed, his tone heavy:
“The evil spirits are indeed difficult to deal with, but they are not entirely untouchable. However… with our current strength, we are far from sufficient.”
The cellar fell into a deathly silence, with only the breathing of a few people echoing in the air.
A feeling of despair, like the shadow of a ghost, loomed over everyone's heart.
They knew that if no one came to their rescue, death was the only thing waiting for them.
Just then, a surge of spiritual energy suddenly came from outside the cellar, followed by the mournful howl of a ghost.
The five looked at each other, a glimmer of hope flashing in their eyes.
The sect leader hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "It seems like someone outside is dealing with the Yin spirits. Should we... go out and take a look?"
Before they could make a decision, the cellar door was suddenly pushed open by a gentle force.
A clear voice rang out: "Fellow Daoists inside, the evil spirits have been cleared away. You may come out now."
The five people were stunned for a moment, then rushed out of the cellar one after another.
The glaring sunlight made them feel uncomfortable for a moment, but soon they could see the scene before them clearly.
The evil spirits had all disappeared, and standing before them were a girl in red and a slightly immature boy.
The girl in red was Princess Huo Huo, and she was holding a spiked club, which was completely out of character for her appearance.
The white crane beside her held a bead that emitted a faint glow, its face showing a hint of weariness, but its eyes were exceptionally bright.
Princess Huo Huo smiled slightly and spoke in a relaxed tone when she saw the five people come out:
"Are you all alright? The evil spirits have been cleared away, and there's no longer any danger for the time being."
The leader of the small sect trembled with excitement and quickly stepped forward, bowing deeply.
"Thank you both for saving us! If it weren't for you, we would probably... we would probably..."
Princess Huo Huo waved her hand, her tone indifferent:
"The cultivation world should support each other. You should cultivate diligently so that you can help others in the future."
Bai He stood aside, silently watching this scene, his admiration for his junior uncle deepening even further.
He originally thought that the cultivation world was a law of the jungle, where the strong were respected.
But his junior uncle's actions made him realize that the power of a cultivator is not only for themselves, but also for protecting others.
The four disciples, looking at Princess Huo Huo's figure, gradually changed from confused to determined.
They finally understood that the evil spirits were not invincible. As long as they were strong enough, they could protect others and safeguard peace in the region, just like Princess Huohuo.
The sect leader took a deep breath and solemnly said, "We have no way to repay the great kindness and virtue of our two fellow Daoists."
"Now that evil spirits are rampant, if you two don't mind, we are willing to follow you and do our part."
Princess Huo Huo smiled and shook her head, saying:
"There's no need for that. If you have nowhere to go for the time being, you can go to the Shadow Moon Sect for a while. There is a protective array there that prevents evil spirits from invading."
Upon hearing this, the five people bowed in unison, their eyes filled with gratitude and hope.
They knew that from this moment on, their fate would be changed because of Princess Huohuo.
The shadow of despair has dissipated, replaced by boundless hope and unwavering faith in the future.
Bai He suddenly realized that his junior uncle brought him out not only for training, but also to help him understand the meaning of cultivation.
It's not just about pursuing power, but also about protecting and taking responsibility.
From then on, Baihe's attitude towards his junior uncle completely changed.