Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 12850 Mother?

However, the price of all this was huge. The basalt crystals were such precious things, each of which contained huge amounts of energy and magic. He didn't have many basalt crystals in his hand, and the consumption this time almost made him feel distressed.

But at this critical moment, he did not have any hesitation or regret, because he knew that only by taking decisive action could he protect himself and win the battle.

At this moment, he tightly grasped the storage ring, feeling both the joy of victory and the regret of loss. But he knew that it was all worth it, because only victory could allow him to survive in this world full of dangers and opportunities.

"Not bad!" Ling Xiao sighed, as if the burden in his heart had finally been lifted. His mind quickly scanned the storage rings of the three bishops, and he couldn't help but feel secretly happy.

There are quite a lot of good things in the old man's storage ring. Among the dazzling array of treasures, there are actually three earth-level magical weapons, flashing with breathtaking light, as if ready to tear the void apart at any time.

In addition, there are secret books on the Holy Hall's Earth-level skills, martial arts, and other secrets, each of which contains infinite mysteries and power.

What was even more surprising was that among them was the Hunyuan Pill that Ling Xiao needed most at this stage. These pills were extremely rare on the market, and each one was priceless.

At this moment, these pills were quietly lying in the storage ring, each of which exuded a faint fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy. Moreover, these Hunyuan Pills were of top quality, and their medicinal effects far exceeded those of ordinary pills. For Ling Xiao, it was undoubtedly a timely help.

"Although they are not as valuable as the basalt crystal, they are the most precious to me at this stage." Ling Xiao sighed in his heart. He collected these treasures one by one and carefully placed them in his storage space, as if he was guarding his own treasure.

Then, Ling Xiao turned around and returned to the warship. Inside the warship, Mu Qingping was curiously waiting for his return. Seeing Ling Xiao, she immediately came up to him and asked, "Where are they?" Ling Xiao smiled slightly, and did not answer directly, but just said lightly, "They left, let's go too."

Although Mu Qingping was curious, she was tactful and didn't ask any more questions. She knew Ling Xiao's character very well. If he didn't want to say it, he must have his reasons. Moreover, she knew Ling Xiao too well and knew that he was a sensible and wise man who would not easily reveal important information.

The warship drew a trail in the starry sky and finally returned to Tianxiahui a few days later. The rest of the people returned to their respective places of practice, continuing to immerse themselves in martial arts and seeking a higher realm.

However, Ling Xiao was unable to devote himself to cultivation immediately. He was urgently summoned to the Dean's Hall by the Third Dean, where the atmosphere was extremely heavy. The faces of the four Deans were as solemn as iron, as if something serious was bothering them.

Ling Xiao walked into the Dean's Hall. Although he was somewhat confused, his expression remained calm. He had experienced reincarnation several times, and the struggle between life and death had already trained him to have a tough character. No matter what situation he encountered, he could remain calm.

"Just tell me what's going on. I can bear it." Ling Xiao said, his voice revealing calmness and confidence.

The headmaster took a deep breath and spoke slowly as if he had made up his mind: "Jiu Lao went to the East Sea..."

Ling Xiao's face suddenly changed when he heard this. The East Sea is a place full of demonic energy and danger, and it is also the sphere of influence of the East Sea Empress Palace. Jiu Lao, as an important figure in the Tianxia Association, actually went to such a demon cave alone. This is simply walking into a trap.

"He went there by himself? Didn't he know that place was a demon cave? Wasn't it hell?" Ling Xiao's tone was full of shock and worry. He clearly remembered that the East China Sea Empress Palace had always been eyeing Jiu Lao Hu and even tried to kill him many times. Jiu Lao was undoubtedly taking a huge risk by going to the East China Sea this time.

The Grand Dean looked at Ling Xiao deeply, the worry in his eyes was like a heavy stone pressing on his heart.

He sighed and said slowly, "The Empress' Palace sent messengers again, and they specifically asked to take Jiu Lao away. Jiu Lao didn't want to implicate you because of himself, and he didn't want to bring trouble to the Tianxia Association, so he chose to take the initiative to follow those messengers and leave. However, although the Empress' Palace temporarily let the Tianxia Association go, they still refused to let you go, and they demanded that the Tianxia Association hand you over."

Ling Xiao frowned, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. He was not afraid of the Empress's Palace, but this unwarranted involvement made him feel extremely troubled. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner fluctuations.

At this time, the second dean also came over, with a hint of sneer in his voice: "Not only that, the Jiang family of Donghai also got involved. They even forced Tianxiahui to hand you over. You are really in a lot of trouble now."

Ling Xiao frowned even deeper, and asked in confusion: "The Jiang Family of Donghai? I have nothing to do with them, and I have never even heard of this family. When have I ever provoked them? Why are they looking for trouble with me?"

He was filled with doubts and dissatisfaction. He was very upset by this unwarranted targeting. He was not a coward, but he was unwilling to get involved in these disputes for no reason. This feeling of being troubled for no reason made him feel very unhappy.

"Perhaps, all these disputes are related to your mother." The dean said in a deep voice after pondering for a moment.

He frowned, as if recalling and sorting out those long-forgotten past events: "After in-depth investigation, we learned that the Jiang family of Donghai was once ridiculed and mocked by everyone because a woman married a man from Northern Frontier. Although they did not publicly mention the identity of that woman, all signs indicate that the woman is very likely your mother."

Ling Xiao was stunned when he heard this. His mother's vague figure instantly emerged in his mind. That was the warmest and softest memory in his heart.

He has always been deeply grateful to the parents in this world. It is because of their love that he was able to grow up in an environment full of love and warmth and spend a carefree childhood.

"Mother?" Ling Xiao's voice was trembling. He had never thought that his life experience would be related to a big family like the Jiang family of Donghai. He tried hard to recall every bit about his mother, trying to find clues from those fragmented memories.

"At first, I thought both my parents had died on the battlefield. It was not until later that I learned that only my father had passed away, and my mother had been taken away by unknown people." Ling Xiao continued, with a hint of sadness and longing in his voice. "Also, I heard that my mother's family is very powerful, even terrifying."