Chapter 403
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Was this the only choice? Killing her own daughter with a holy artefact to allow her to live on forever? Certainly not . But was it the best one possible? Probably yes .
With Ming's husband already siding with others and men rushing to hurt her daughter, this was the only solution which allowed her to once again see her daughter's smile .
She could naturally fight them but it was for sure a lost battle and the risk was too high . They couldn't hurt her, knowing the future of their race depends on her, but they could definitely hurt her daughter .
She was the mother of Spirits but Ling was her only flesh and blood .
Just as Ming could understand what was the right decision, Ling could too and was actually thankful to her . If not for her, she would never meet Xuefeng and would probably be gone already .
"Ling, how are you feeling?" Xuefeng asked warmly, finally understanding what happened . It might have been selfish of him but he was glad of what happened .
Would he be in the same position if not for Ling? Definitely not . If he reincarnated as a simple cultivator, he would still be a baby and he would later struggle to cultivate . The explosive improvements he currently had would be a dream .
"Mhmm, I'm good . I don't blame my mom . She did what she had to do . " Ling muttered, showing a slight smile to prove she was okay . The events were still overwhelming for her but she could manage now after looking at the big picture .
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Xuefeng placed her on his lap, realising they returned back to Ling's palace she created from her scattered memories a while ago and looked at her with a cheering smile .
"We are back . Does that mean you successfully broke through?" Xuefeng asked to confirm .
"Yes . I think that's the case . " Ling nodded, hugging Xuefeng's neck as a reward for herself . "Though, I still don't know what my ability does…"
Recalling all of her previous Fate Holders, she never reached far enough to use her second ability . The closest one was Ice Goddess yet she also hunted down before Ling broke through .
"Isn't it something like sucking Fate Qi out of the person you touch? We can test it in the future but I think that's the case . You can raise someone talent with your first ability but with your second one, you can take it back . Though, I still think it can only suck Fate Qi . " Xuefeng pondered out loud, getting excited with his theories the deeper he delved .
"Wait…" Ling suddenly paused him . "I think there is a problem…"
"Huh?" Xuefeng didn't quite get what she meant .
"Each time my Fate Holder ascended to Heaven Realm, we were hunted down by multiple people . I only now realised the pattern…" She explained her worries . "I think I need to ask mom about it…"
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Just as she mentioned it, they heard Ming's voice in their heads .
"Ling, congratulations on your breakthrough . "
"Mom!" Ling called out, jumping out of Xuefeng's embrace right when a figure of Ming appeared in the room . She immediately rushed into Ming's chest, hugging the blond beauty tightly .
The difference in the attitude was like heaven and earth . Naturally, Ling wouldn't be mad at Ming anymore, knowing she was actually her mother who loved her so much .
"I'm glad you finally remember me…" Ming responded in a similar way, rubbing her back with care . Xuefeng simply watched, not disturbing the mother and daughter meeting .
"Mom… Am I being hunted?" Ling asked what bothered them right away, raising her head to look into Ming's eyes . She didn't want to endanger Xuefeng because of her own past .
Ming turned serious, losing her cheerful smile and replied with a nod .
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"Yes . Because I turned you into Fate Spirit, you can no longer die . You will be reborn over and over no matter how many times they kill you… But, they are still trying . They know you are one of their mortal enemies . " She explained with a frown . "This was also one of the reasons I left to find you . I wanted to protect you . "
"Mortal enemy to whom?" Xuefeng joined the conversation as he walked up to them . "Are you talking about those geezers that wanted to kill her? I saw Ling's memories with her . "
"Mhmm, that's right . Each and every one of them controls at least one of the realms . Earth Realm is the only one which is out of their control as it's managed by my uncle . " Ming glanced at Xuefeng . "She is safe here but once you ascend, they will quickly locate you . "
"I'm not scared . They can come at me as they wish . Don't I have Drakos and now Ling to counter their powers? We shouldn't hide just cause there are many of them . " Xuefeng expressed himself confidently as he walked up to Ling and hugged her from behind .
"It's not all about Fate Holders . Normal Cultivators will hunt you down too . This is why we have to prepare before you ascend . Once you do, I can bet a huge prize will be placed on your head . " Ming informed and was quite surprised that Xuefeng wasn't even a bit worried .
It was all because Xuefeng already decided how to proceed with all the facts .
"If it's just working hard, I'm down, but we are not going to hide like rats . We will face all the troubles directly, together with everyone . " His eyes looked like nothing could change his opinion and it seemed like Ling shared the same opinion as she cuddled into his arms .
"Alright . If that's what you two want, I won't stop you . " Ming sighed, not stepping in anymore . "I already tried once and it backfired on me . Maybe we are just meant to face it directly . "
Ming thought they deserve an explanation about her previous questionable actions .
"When I tried to separate the two of you, I wanted to find a way to save Ling and hide her . I never planned to separate the two of you . Unfortunately, you two wouldn't believe me even if I told you so I had to act like a bad guy, knowing she would understand later . " Ming said as she took Ling's hands into her own .
"It's okay… I believe you now . " Ling replied with a soft smile .
Acting as if she recalled something, Ming turned to Xuefeng and informed him .
"Talking about working hard . It seems like your woman is creating a nice mess outside . Don't you think you need to take a look at it?" There was a slight grin on her face as if she found it funny .
"Damn, is it Nuwa?" Xuefeng immediately cursed and kissed Ling on the cheek . "I will leave the two of you for a moment . I need to check it . "
He didn't hesitate and recalled his consciousness, appearing back in his room . Just as he expected, Nuwa was nowhere to be seen .
"Nuwa, I swear to god, if you create trouble again I will smack your butt!" He called out loud before breaking the barriers surrounding him .
"Xuefeng! You are finally awake!" Yiren heard the noise and quickly welcomed him happily . Xuefeng would be more than willing to cuddle with her but he had a bad feeling that Nuwa wasn't a good girl right now .
"Yiren, where is Nuwa?" He grabbed Yiren's hands and asked without dilly-dallying .