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Chapter 8: The Desire for Limits King of Kings
"What’s happening? The spiritual energy keeps surging and disappearing. Is it because of the Explosive Ascension Pill I took back then?"
Lin Nan had a sense of certainty but couldn't help but ask.
At this question, Lian Yun was taken aback as well. He felt his body again and realized that a trace of Spiritual Energy was indeed surging within him, only to be devoured by an endless void.
Despite this, Lian Yun felt an inexplicable joy. He never expected to recover his spiritual energy so quickly.
For three years, his body had not produced a single trace of spiritual energy; it had only been in decline. Now, even if it was being consumed, the fact that he could generate it was a fantastic start.
However, amidst his excitement, he also began to guess the general effect of the Box within him.
It likely had the ability to decompose Spirit, breaking it down into its most essential substance (Magnetic Flow), and then enhancing the realm of the Spirit contracted with him. By compressing the realm of the contracted Spirit, he could extract some spiritual energy to elevate himself.
But since he had previously consumed the Explosive Ascension Pill, leaving his body hollow, he was merely replenishing himself now.
Lian Yun believed that as long as he could have a large number of Ghost Slaves and capture many Spirits to place in the Box, his body could quickly recover, and his strength would surge.
With enough resources, he thought that within three days, Lian Yun could return to his peak condition.
However, he quickly suppressed his excitement.
He had a lingering regret: he did not break through to become a king in perfect condition. He felt that if he had achieved that state during his breakthrough, perhaps he could have saved his parents from the disaster three years ago.
Of course, this was merely his personal speculation; the actual situation would not have changed much. It was a conspiracy targeted at him personally; if he had been stronger back then, the disaster would have been even greater.
At that time, not only would he struggle to protect himself, but his parents would also be less capable of safeguarding him, let alone sacrificing their lives to protect all of Cloud Emperor City.
However, in the past, due to his abilities being known to the world, he was urged to quickly elevate his realm. Now, he only wished to grow and improve according to his own will.
Most importantly, he had consumed the Explosive Ascension Pill. If his body did not undergo a transformation and sublimation, even if he could recover to his original strength, he would never be able to continue improving and would forever remain at the level of a king.
Regaining his focus, Lian Yun smiled at Lin Nan and Lin Weiwei, saying, "It's a good thing!"
The two immediately beamed with joy, but neither of them had any questions. It wasn't that they were not curious; they simply respected Lian Yun and did not want to pry into his personal secrets.
However, regarding these two close relatives, Lian Yun had no intention of hiding anything. He smiled slightly and said, "Emperor Yi probably didn't have the chance to regain his spiritual power because his realm was too high and he was too old."
Lian Yun's initiative to explain made both of them feel delighted and satisfied because they understood that this meant Lian Yun regarded them as close family and trusted them deeply. Yet Lin Nan still shook his head and said, "Yun, it's better not to let anyone else know your secret."
"Uncle, you are not outsiders. I knew you would come looking for me, which is why I dared to kill Lian Hao and Lian Jie before confronting Lian An. Otherwise, I would have probably fled at the first opportunity instead of doing what I did."
"Brother! Thank you!" Lin Nan said with great satisfaction, a hint of shyness in his voice.
Thankful for what? Naturally for Lian Yun's trust in him and for not disappointing him.
Lin Nan felt content as well but still shook his head, saying, "It's best if no one else knows, including your grandmother. The inability to arrive in time back then and save your sister and father is a lifelong regret for me. I don't want you to experience being targeted by the Demon Clan in collusion with humans again."
Lian Yun felt a mix of disappointment and sorrow but also a touch of happiness because his uncle cared for him as if he were his own child.
Thus, Lian Yun nodded and chose not to say more.
After that, Lian Yun continued to observe Big Head Ghost's movements on the bus while practicing, trying to see if he could accelerate the growth of his spiritual power. However, it was unsuccessful, and he did not show much regret about it.
Meanwhile, Lin Nan and Lin Weiwei were both engaged in self-cultivation. Although there were no words exchanged, an inexplicable joy filled the atmosphere inside the bus.
This was likely a situation where close relatives were not pleased with each other.
"We have arrived at Cloud Emperor City. A human is required to ascend the throne before entering the city."
An electronic voice echoed, indicating that the bus was a high-end model with fully automated navigation.
The three of them did not feel anything particularly special about it, but Lian Yun displayed a hint of anticipation mixed with anxiety.
Years ago, that girl had dared to risk her family's reputation and face the scorn of betrayal by warning him, demonstrating her feelings for him.
However, three years had passed, and he had become a Mortal. Would she now view him through the eyes of the world?
Seemingly aware of Lian Yun's thoughts, Lin Nan reached out and ruffled his hair, channeling a surge of spiritual energy that sealed Lian Yun's fluctuating powers.
Yet Lian Yun frowned slightly. Although he felt uncertain, he still had no intention of probing the girl's feelings. It was a matter of respect and care for her; he did not wish to hide anything.
Lin Nan smiled faintly and said, "It's not about probing but confirming. If that girl has grown indifferent towards you, then simply repaying her kindness from back then will suffice. But if she still holds feelings for you, even if you are clouded in uncertainty, if you let her down, I won't let you off easily!"
"Oh~~ so this is to confirm whether the Fallen Goose Talented Woman is going to be your future sister-in-law," Lin Nan teased with a broad smile.
For Armed Ghost Hunters, the higher their realm, the weaker their reproductive capabilities became. This meant that in order to have offspring, one must marry and bear children at an early age.
Lian Yun was currently around fifteen or sixteen years old; in another year or two, he would reach marriageable age. If the girl was deeply affectionate and was one of the Four Great Talents—The Beauty of the Fallen Goose or Beauty That Shames the Moon and Flowers—what more could he ask for?
However, Lian Yun's expression stiffened slightly, his gaze becoming complex.
To be honest, he still did not understand what love truly was. Yet since childhood, he had harbored a sense of admiration for the Fallen Goose.
Yes, it was a hint of admiration.
The Fallen Goose Talented Woman, whose real name is Le Yan, is often said to have achieved her status not through exceptional talent but rather due to her close relationship with the Cloud Emperor, which granted her special support, allowing her to join the ranks of the Four Great Talents. Some say her reputation exceeds her actual abilities.
However, very few people know that Lian Yun, who comes from a noble background and possesses extraordinary gifts, was able to endure rigorous training and persist in his efforts largely due to Le Yan's strength and a scolding she once gave him.
When Lian Yun was young, he was neither particularly mischievous nor overly playful; he simply lacked diligence. One day, during a break, he encountered Le Yan, who scolded him, saying, "Do you think just because you have talent you can waste your time? Do you know that even if you become an emperor, one person alone cannot ensure the safety of the entire human race? Are you going to keep playing around instead of going home to train hard?"
At that moment, although Lian Yun did not get angry, being reprimanded by a girl left him feeling quite indignant. He decided to investigate further and personally verified that despite being a noble lady herself, Le Yan often descended into the common folk and helped impoverished families in remote areas. Moreover, she seemed to embody an unwavering spirit of hard work.
From then on, Lian Yun frequently visited the girl's home. Even though she drove him away several times, he stubbornly remained due to the warm welcome from her family.
Gradually, they became close friends, sharing a bond akin to that of soulmates.
However, Lian Yun always regarded the girl merely as a childhood sweetheart without any intentions beyond friendship. Now, upon hearing his uncle and cousin's words about their relationship, he felt no aversion; this was why his expression stiffened slightly and his emotions became complex.
He could no longer clearly define what kind of feelings he had for that girl.
(End of Chapter)
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