In front of her former enemy, she didn't even have a chance to resist.

Not to mention Zhong Qing right in front of her.

Even the strongest in the Eastern Region were insignificant in front of her former enemies.

"Girl, how do you know I can't protect you?" Zhong Qing couldn't help but laugh.

Looking at Zhong Qing's pure eyes,

Bai Ling couldn't help but be startled.

Are all humans in the Eastern Region so kind?

She couldn't help but feel grateful.

But precisely because of this, she didn't want Zhong Qing to interfere.

Because it would only implicate Zhong Qing.

"I appreciate your kindness, but my opponent is not this little White Tiger, but someone else, and an existence you can't imagine. If you help me, it will only implicate you."

"You shouldn't have even helped me just now."

Bai Ling reminded him with a serious expression.

And she wasn't exaggerating.

Those people would stop at nothing to find her. If they truly traced her through the power of her remnant soul, then Zhong Qing, who had contact with her, would very likely be found by them as well.

As if afraid Zhong Qing wouldn't understand her words, she added, "In short, I have enemies chasing me, and the people chasing me are very, very powerful, powerful beyond your imagination."

"Believe it or not, that's the truth!"

Bai Ling stopped there, not revealing her identity.

But it was enough to explain the seriousness of the situation to Zhong Qing.

But she didn't know.

Her origin, under Zhong Qing's Heavenly Eye, was already crystal clear.

As for the enemies she spoke of, Zhong Qing had already deduced most of it through her information.

"Girl, I still suggest you leave with me." Zhong Qing said lightly, "In your current state, regardless of your other enemies, if you encounter another Yao Beast like the one just now, you might die."

Zhong Qing's words immediately made Bai Ling's face turn bitter.

Indeed, her current situation was not optimistic.

Especially after using the power of her remnant soul, her injuries were now even worse.

Even an ordinary wild beast could take her life.

If she left with Zhong Qing, she could at least temporarily save her life.

So, Bai Ling became somewhat hesitant, and couldn't help but say, "But, this really might implicate you."

"Karma has already been entangled, so there's no need to say more." Zhong Qing smiled faintly.

Seeing Zhong Qing's persistence, Bai Ling weighed the pros and cons for a moment, then had no choice but to agree. At least, she should save herself for now.

Zhong Qing smiled, then had Lin Feng help Bai Ling leave together.

With an extra person,

Zhong Qing didn't stay on the road for too long, but instead rushed back to Immortal River Sect.

Not long after, the three finally returned to Mufu Peak.

"Disciple greets Revered Master, greets Senior Brother." Seeing Zhong Qing and the others return, Su Ye, who was guarding Mufu Peak, hurriedly came to greet them.

Seeing his beloved disciple, Zhong Qing couldn't help but rub his head.

"Master, I've been Cultivating very diligently recently." Su Ye, afraid that Zhong Qing would think he was lazy, quickly reported.

"I know, I know."

Zhong Qing couldn't help but laugh.

From the System's feedback, he naturally knew how diligently Su Ye was Cultivating.

If nothing unexpected happened,

he was about to Breakthrough to the Chen Xuan Realm.

"Lin Feng, take this Bai Ling girl and settle her down." Zhong Qing instructed.

"Yes, Master." Lin Feng quickly responded, then, remembering something, he leaned closer to Zhong Qing and secretly transmitted, "By the way, Master, this Bai Ling girl, she's not my future Junior Sister, is she?"

"Only you, little rascal, are so clever." Zhong Qing couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Feng chuckled.

And knowing that Bai Ling was his future Junior Sister, Lin Feng became incredibly enthusiastic, meticulously arranging everything for Bai Ling.

Even food and drink were plentiful.

Several days passed in a flash.

Bai Ling stood at the entrance of her courtyard, gazing at the distant mountains, her brows tightly furrowed.

Her descent to such a state had exposed her to the coldness of human nature and various betrayals. After arriving in the Eastern Region, she had endured countless hardships and faced numerous close calls.

Only after coming to Mufu Peak with Zhong Qing did she feel a long-lost warmth.

Whether it was Zhong Qing, Lin Feng, or Su Ye, they all took good care of her.

But precisely because of this, she felt even more distressed, regretting that she shouldn't have come to Mufu Peak.

Because she couldn't confirm whether the people from the North Demon Cave would sniff out the trace of remnant Soul Power she had leaked.

If they really came, she naturally wouldn't be able to escape.

But Mufu Peak would also be implicated.

And these past few days, she had naturally figured out Zhong Qing's identity.

He was merely the Sect Master of Immortal River Sect, Mufu Peak. It wasn't that she looked down on Zhong Qing, but rather that his corresponding strength, in the face of her former enemies, would likely not even have a chance to resist.

Therefore,

these past few days, she had lived in torment almost daily, fearing that the enemies from the North Demon Cave would suddenly appear one day.

"I really shouldn't have come here."

The thought of Zhong Qing and the others potentially being implicated by her made her feel a wave of sadness.

If Zhong Qing and Lin Feng were truly implicated, she probably wouldn't rest in peace even in death.

But her current injuries were more severe than expected.

These weren't physical injuries, but injuries to that trace of remnant Soul Power.

Her condition was already poor, and this time it almost completely collapsed.

She could only warm and nourish it.

Her physical strength also couldn't be used at all in this situation, so she wanted to leave, but her current situation was that she probably couldn't even get down the mountain.

Thinking of this, she still decided to go find Zhong Qing again.

At this moment, Zhong Qing had moved all the bitter sea and orchard in the back mountain, as well as the vegetable garden at the entrance, and other items obtained from System check-ins, into the Small World. He had just sat down when he saw Bai Ling coming to find him.

"Mr. Zhong."

Bai Ling respectfully bowed to Zhong Qing.

Although Zhong Qing was only a small Sect Master of Immortal River Sect, and his strength might not even be as good as one of her former subordinates, she deeply remembered Zhong Qing's life-saving grace.

"Miss Bai, why aren't you resting well, and instead came to my place?" Zhong Qing smiled.

"Mr. Zhong, I came to find you because I still want you to send me down the mountain." Bai Ling said directly.

"Why? Isn't it good to stay here?" Zhong Qing asked curiously.

"Mr. Zhong, I truly have very powerful enemies, their strength is truly beyond your imagination. If they trace me here, it will be a disaster for your Immortal River Sect. I truly don't want to implicate you."

Bai Ling emphasized with a serious tone.

"Didn't you tell me that already? Alright, alright, I know. Just rest and recover in peace, don't think about these things."

Zhong Qing smiled, while boiling water to make tea.

"I'm really not joking!"

Seeing Zhong Qing unmoved, Bai Ling's face showed anxiety. Knowing that Zhong Qing still didn't believe her, she hesitated for a moment, then added, "Actually, my true identity is the Demoness of the North Demon Cave!"

"I know, I know..."

"Huh, where's my tea tongs?"

"I remember I clearly put it here, where did it go..."

Zhong Qing rummaged through the tea set, then looked down at the ground, troubled, recalling where he had put the tongs the last time he made tea...

On the spot, Bai Ling's delicate face turned dark, and she couldn't help but twitch slightly.

She took a deep breath.

Just as she was about to continue speaking, she found Zhong Qing looking up at her.

"Miss Bai Ling, do you have anything else?"