Chapter 2076 - 2077: Elf Princess

Ling Zhenfei let out a sigh of relief. Luckily, the two people didn't notice the excavation marks beneath Ling Zhenfei, otherwise, he would truly be dead.

In one night, Ling Zhenfei almost died several times. First, after the battle with Tian Ming, he almost died under the siege of those people. If not for the fall of South Gate City, they wouldn't have left, and Ling Zhenfei would surely be dead.

The second time was when he was attacked by two groups from the Blood Oath Sect. If the two Eight-Part Lock Spirit Needles had stabbed into his head or Dantian, he might have died.

The third time was when he was attacked as an Evil Demon by those Loose Cultivators. If not for the Second Life Divine Pill, he would probably be dead; in fact, it's safe to say he was brought back from death by the Second Life Divine Pill.

The third time was when the Elf Princess spared him. If she hadn't, or if another elf had discovered him, he would have undoubtedly died.

Compared to that, the two Demon Hunters just now seemed like the most normal thing, not making Ling Zhenfei worried at all.

Having faced death numerous times, everything seemed clearer.

Ling Zhenfei let out a breath, looking at his scar-covered body, feeling like he was truly on the verge of death.

The Northern Spiritual Energy within him was depleted, and his five viscera and six bowels were all damaged. He relied solely on a resurrection pill and a second life pill to stay alive through the night; otherwise, he would have died long ago.

Taking out the Pottery Jar Secret Realm Map, Ling Zhenfei plunged into the Peach Blossom Secret Realm.

Upon reappearing, Ling Zhenfei found himself lying beneath the Peach Blossom Tree in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm. The peach blossoms swayed in the wind like layers of snowflakes falling.

The Peach Blossom Fairy came over from a distance, evidently startled by Ling Zhenfei's predicament, and lifted him up, taking him to the bed in a room.

Ling Zhenfei's clothes were all torn, and his body was riddled with wounds.

"What happened to you, how did this happen?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I got into this mess in the Foreign Land. I've already died once."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "Your injuries won't heal in just a short while."

After speaking, the Peach Blossom Fairy actually took out an elixir. This elixir, wrapped in peach blossom petals, was not very big, only about the size of a pinky nail.

"I've cherished this elixir for a long time. Take it."

Ling Zhenfei knew this elixir was surely very important to the Peach Blossom Fairy, and asked, "What is this elixir for?"

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "We'll discuss it after you're healed, why ask so much?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "If you don't tell me, I won't take it."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "It's just an ordinary elixir, just for healing internal injuries."

Ling Zhenfei said, "You don't need to lie to me. Although I don't know what this elixir is, it must be very important to you. I've already taken one resurrection pill and one second life pill; I won't die now, just heal a bit slower.

But that's no problem, slow healing is fine. Keep the elixir for when I'm injured again."

The Peach Blossom Fairy angrily said, "Why are you thinking about getting injured again? Can't you avoid going to such dangerous places?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I don't want to go either, but some places I simply must go."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "Look at your clothes, they're all torn. Let me mend them for you."

Ling Zhenfei said, "These tattered clothes don't need mending; it's more trouble to mend them than to make a new set. I have other clothes, I'll change into new ones after I cultivate."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "Then you cultivate for now. I'll make a bowl of Peach Flower Congee to nourish you."

After the Peach Blossom Fairy left, Ling Zhenfei began to cultivate.

Only during cultivation did Ling Zhenfei realize that his arm and injured leg, locked by the Eight-Part Lock Spirit Needle, couldn't channel Northern Spiritual Energy.

Ling Zhenfei attempted several times to break through with Northern Spiritual Energy, but to no avail, eventually giving up.

He gave up the attempt, and focused on cultivating, believing that once his body recovered, he could surely break the lock on his arm and leg.

Ling Zhenfei spent several days cultivating in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, waking up each day to eat the Peach Flower Congee made by the Peach Blossom Fairy. During that time, the Lightning Bird would appear, calling out to Ling Zhenfei at the door.

After a few days, Ling Zhenfei's body had slightly recovered, but it still felt a bit slow. To recover the fastest, the best way would be to advance to the Pursue Heart State.

According to Ling Zhenfei's previous experience, advancing to the next level would probably heal his injuries, and it might even unlock his sealed leg and arm.

With this thought, Ling Zhenfei walked straight out.

Outside the room were the Peach Blossom Fairy and the Lightning Bird, which became very excited upon seeing Ling Zhenfei, chirping and rubbing against him.

Ling Zhenfei said to the Peach Blossom Fairy, "Fairy, I want to return. I'm afraid to attempt breaking through to the Pursue Heart State here."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "Leaping from Dawen to the Pursue Heart State will indeed heal your injuries, but the Foreign Land Space is extremely dangerous. Are you sure you want to go back?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I certainly know the dangers of the Foreign Land Space. Moreover, my leg is sealed and can't use Northern Spiritual Energy, so I'll have to bring the Lightning Bird with me."

Perhaps understanding what Ling Zhenfei said, the Lightning Bird got very excited upon hearing that Ling Zhenfei wanted to take it along, chirping incessantly at his side.

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "That may be best, the Lightning Bird truly needs a larger space."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Once everything is over, we'll come back together."

The Peach Blossom Fairy said, "Be safe."

Ling Zhenfei bid farewell to the Peach Blossom Fairy, jumping onto the Lightning Bird's back. He said to the bird, "Brother Bird, I'll have to rely on you from now on."

The Lightning Bird let out a screech, then suddenly moved its wings, soaring over the small river to the other side.

Ling Zhenfei had the Lightning Bird let him off first, instructing it to leave a few minutes after him.

Ling Zhenfei left the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, reappearing in that small cave.

The main reason Ling Zhenfei left first was because the cave was too small to accommodate the large body of the Lightning Bird.

Ling Zhenfei walked out of the cave, holding the Peach Flowers' Secret Realm Map, when it suddenly shook. The massive body of the Lightning Bird flew out from within.

Seeing the new environment, the Lightning Bird called out loudly, then circled in the air before landing beside Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei knew the Lightning Bird was very powerful; with the Lightning Bird as his protector, he could probably ascend to the Pursue Heart State.

Ling Zhenfei put his fate in the hands of the Lightning Bird, then went into the small cave to begin his breakthrough.

In fact, Ling Zhenfei could have broken through to the Pursue Heart State a long time ago, but the constant danger left no opportunity for advancement.

Having the Lightning Bird protect him during the breakthrough was a risky move.

But now, Ling Zhenfei seemed to have no other choice.