freenovelworld Chapter 163 An urgent mood
Chapter 163 An urgent mood
Xinghan was curious and asked, "Where are we going?"
Shen Li's eyes were gentle and firm, and she replied softly: "I will send you back to Bingyangzi, and I will also embark on my journey home."
Xinghan felt reluctant when he heard this, but he still nodded, his mind quickly turning, trying to find a reason for Shen Li to stay. Suddenly, he thought of the complicated formation in Xingyun Courtyard, maybe that was an opportunity.
They continued to soar in the air. The night sky was clear, the moon was high in the sky, and the breeze was blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness and comfort.
Xinghan secretly glanced at Shen Li. Her long hair fluttered in the wind, like the brightest star in the night sky, making him feel that this world with Feng Xing was also full of charm and reluctance.
Soon, Xingyun Courtyard was in sight, and Shen Li was ready to put Xinghan down. She smiled lightly and pretended to "throw" Xinghan to the ground.
At this time, Xinghan deliberately straightened his back, but immediately pretended to be shaky and said exaggeratedly:
"Oh, I am an old man and I cannot bear the tossing and turning. You have to put me down firmly on the ground. If I fall, I will be bedridden."
Shen Li heard this and a naughty smile appeared on her lips. She deliberately joked:
"Oh, you are old, weak, sick and disabled. How can you come and go as you please? I just saw you flying freely in the air. How come you have become a frail old grandfather in the blink of an eye?"
Xinghan was not annoyed after hearing Shen Li's joke, but laughed out loud, and the atmosphere between the two became more harmonious.
He waved his hands and said helplessly:
"Well, I'm in front of you now. I have to act like an old man, so you won't look down on me."
Shen Li smiled even more happily. She patted Xinghan's shoulder gently, as if she was comforting a real old man:
"Don't worry, even if you are really an old man, I will still respect you and protect you. Now, let's land safely."
Having said that, Shen Li really carefully placed Xinghan on the ground in the Xingyun courtyard.
However, just when Xinghan thought that everything was settled, Shen Li suddenly shook and turned into a golden light.
When I looked more closely, it turned into a colorful bird with shiny feathers.
A sly smile flashed across Xinghan's face, but he then cleverly concealed it as an expression of unexpected worry. He said softly:
"My Lord, this sudden change of yours, could it be that... deep down in your heart you don't want to leave us?"
At this moment, Shen Li's heart was in a panic. Her inner voice was like a rapid drumbeat, echoing in her mind:
"No, no, why did I lose control again and turn into a phoenix? I have to change back quickly. I have to leave. I have to leave. I can't stay here as a mortal for too long."
However, although Shen Li was extremely anxious, her impatience was just her inner expression.
Xinghan seemed not to have heard Shen Li's voice. He continued to comfort her gently:
"Your Highness, you don't have to worry too much. No matter what form you take, I will do my best to protect you and keep your secret."
……
As the morning light gradually appeared, a thin mist like gauze slowly passed by every corner of the Xingyun courtyard, covering this world with a hazy gauze.
Xinghan woke up leisurely in the house. The whispers of the stars last night seemed to still echo in his ears, and his heart was filled with peace and tranquility.
He gently pushed open the window, and a wisp of fresh air mixed with a faint medicinal fragrance blew towards him, refreshing his spirits.
As far as the eye could see, Xingyun was already sitting in the small courtyard, wearing a plain robe with his sleeves fluttering in the wind, like an immortal walking out of a painting.
He held a small pair of silver scissors in his hand, carefully trimming the dried ginseng that he had carefully cultivated.
Every cut seems so focused and gentle, as if carving a work of art.
The morning light shone on his face, outlining a soft outline, making him look particularly peaceful and beautiful.
On the side, the colorful bird transformed by Shen Li was strolling leisurely in the yard, its feathers shining with colorful luster in the sun. Sometimes it lowered its head to peck at the fallen flowers on the ground, and sometimes looked up at the moving clouds, with complex emotions flashing in its eyes.
Her voice, like a fine thread gently entwined in the air, was silent but clear and perceptible, slowly seeping into Xinghan's ears:
"Why don't you change back? You want to go back to the spirit world."
"Spirit world, when can I go back? I miss home so much."
"Why did you turn into a bird again? What's going on in this yard?"
……
Shen Li was secretly worried, and her thoughts drifted back to the moment she had just escaped from the spirit world.
The sudden crisis forced her to abandon everything familiar and escape alone.
At this moment, she couldn't help but worry about the safety of the spiritual world and whether those loyal troops could withstand the fierce attacks of the evil spirits and protect her home from intrusion.
These thoughts were like heavy stones, weighing on her heart, making her even more eager to regain her human form as soon as possible, return to the spirit world, personally confirm its safety, and lead her people to resist foreign enemies.
She flapped her wings gently, flew to Xingyun's side, and conveyed her feelings with the clear and melodious bird song.
Although they couldn't communicate in words, Xingyun seemed to be able to sense her urgency.
Xingyun looked at the colorful bird that Shen Li had transformed into. The chubby appearance seemed to add a bit of fun to him. He raised a playful smile and teased her deliberately:
"You look so chubby, you're really tempting. Tell me, can I treat you as a delicious meal and kill you for meat?"
After saying that, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, but upon closer inspection, deep in his eyes was a hint of tenderness and reluctance towards Shen Li. It was obvious that this was just a joke he made on the spur of the moment, and he had no real intention.
Seeing this, Xinghan raised a faint smile. He knew Shen Li's desire very well, and also understood that it was not easy to restore human form, which required time and opportunity.
"Hey?"
Xinghan held his chin up and looked at Shen Li who was interacting with Xingyun with difficulty. He suddenly remembered that in the TV series "Walking with the Phoenix", Xingyun had used his extraordinary wisdom and formation skills to cleverly restrain the power in Shen Li's body, thus helping her to change back into human form.
This scene was deeply imprinted in his mind and became the source of inspiration for him to find a solution at this moment.
"Perhaps, I can learn from the formation method that time." Xinghan thought to himself, with a glimmer of determination and hope in his eyes.
He stood up, holding the teacup, and slowly walked into the depths of the courtyard, beginning to recall every detail of the battle formation in the TV series.
From the layout of the formation, the flow of spiritual energy, to the final triggering mechanism, he had outlined them all clearly in his mind.
Xinghan was certain that it was the stone at the corner of the courtyard that influenced Shen Li's acquisition of spiritual power.
"It would be great if we could set up a formation that allows Shen Li to continuously absorb the power of the stars so that she can break through the formation by herself." Xinghan pondered for a long time before realizing that perhaps in this world, Xingyun would not agree to Shen Li's restoration of human form.
Thinking of this, he looked at Xingyun leisurely and said, "Xingyun, look, this colorful bird seems to be very anxious. Do you know why it is anxious?"
Xingyun replied calmly, "Probably...hungry."