11: Immortal Techniques

Ling Xian discovered something different.

It was a mark originating from the soul, radiating an aura of decay and coldness.

It was slowly and continuously devouring Qu Shuiyun's original soul.

The flare-up just now was merely it reaching a critical point.

At this rate, in less than ten years, Aunt Qu's soul would completely dissipate from this world.

“It will hurt a little, Aunt Qu, please bear with it.”

Ling Xian extended the index finger of his right hand, and with a soft whoosh, a small spark of eerie blue flame appeared on his fingertip.

This cluster of flame seemed to have a life of its own, constantly leaping and changing shape; within it, countless souls seemed to be struggling, rising and falling.

This was precisely Ling Xian's divine ability, Undead Divine Fire!

This fire could suppress almost all souls, curses, and negative energy!

“What are you doing! Do you even know how to treat patients? Don't mess around! I'm calling a doctor!”

At this moment, Leng Yunyan covered her mouth and sobbed, while simultaneously shouting in fear as she watched the Undead Divine Fire.

“Shut up! I'm saving her! Be quiet!” Ling Xian didn't give Leng Yunyan a pleasant look.

An invisible pressure instantly enveloped Leng Yunyan.

Matters of the soul were no simple thing.

Seeing the flame about to touch her mother's forehead, Leng Yunyan was both anxious and angry, her tears falling silently.

Who saves people like this?

Just as Leng Yunyan was about to push Ling Xian away, Qu Shuiyun slowly opened her eyes.

“It's fine, I trust Little Xian.”

This firm trust made Ling Xian even more determined to save her.

He could even choose not to save Leng Yunyan, but he had to save Aunt Qu.

Aunt Qu was too good to him.

Aside from his parents and people like Ling Wu, Aunt Qu treated him the best.

The moment the Undead Divine Fire touched Qu Shuiyun's skin, it didn't burn but instead merged into her.

As Ling Xian guided the Undead Divine Fire to contact her soul, any impurities were purged.

The next moment, it was like cold water hitting a hot oil pan.

A silent shriek echoed within the soul!

Sensing a fatal threat, the gray mark struggled frantically, releasing even more cold energy in an attempt to resist.

However, before the Undead Divine Fire, all this resistance was futile.

The gray mark vanished completely like snow melting in the sun.

Far away in an unknown darkness, a figure spat out a mouthful of blood and spoke out in disbelief and astonishment.

“Impossible!”

“The innate divine ability of the Undead Race?”

“Have they been revived?”

A few seconds passed, and Ling Xian opened his eyes as the eerie blue flame on his fingertip vanished in a flash.

“Mm...” Qu Shuiyun let out a bashful moan.

Her pale complexion returned to a healthy rosy hue at a speed visible to the naked eye.

She slumped limply onto the sofa, drenched in fragrant sweat; her nightgown was soaked through, clinging to her body and outlining her proud curves.

The entire living room was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Even Leng Yunyan felt as if she were somewhat redundant here.

At the same time, Leng Yunyan stared blankly at her mother's changes, her heart filled with shock.

He... really did it?

What was that strange blue flame just now?

She seemed to have many questions, but she didn't dare to ask.

“Aunt Qu?” Ling Xian asked with concern.

“I'm fine, I've never felt better...” Qu Shuiyun let out a long sigh of relief.

The gaze she turned toward Ling Xian was filled with gratitude and... a trace of an indiscernible, strange feeling.

“Little Xian... this time, I really have to thank you.”

【Ding! Leng Yunyan has generated strong feelings of gratitude and shock, villain points +100!】

【Ding! Gained unprecedented favorability from the core figure of the entire Leng family, categorized as plundering a potential opportunity from the Child of Destiny, villain points +400!】

The system's notification sounded in his mind.

Ling Xian felt puzzled; in the original plot, Qu Shuiyun had disappeared without a trace later on.

Her true identity seemed to be a mystery.

“Aunt Qu is too polite, it was just a small matter.” Ling Xian calmed his inner speculations and spoke indifferently.

“This was no simple small matter...” Qu Shuiyun sat up straight and tidied her nightgown.

“This 'old ailment' of mine has plagued me for over a decade, and every famous doctor I visited was helpless.”

“Little Xian, you are even more extraordinary than I imagined.”

“A pity, I was born before you, and by the time you were born, I was already old.” Qu Shuiyun's eyes circled around Ling Xian as she sighed inwardly.

This excitement was hidden beneath her concern as an elder.

Of course, if these words reached Ling Xian's ears,

He would surely say, Old? Where is she old?

While supporting her mother, Leng Yunyan glanced at Ling Xian a few times.

This look left her a bit dazed.

They say a serious man is the most handsome.

Ling Xian's seriousness just now had directly caused her heart to skip a beat.

Disgust?

It had long been dispersed by the shock and gratitude from just now.

Attraction?

It didn't seem to have reached that point yet.

It was more of a strong, unprecedented curiosity.

This seed of curiosity had already taken root and sprouted in her heart.

This man who had disappeared for three years had returned with ruthless methods, mysterious and powerful.

Just how many more secrets was he hiding?

Ling Xian didn't care about Leng Yunyan's gaze or thoughts.

His attention had been drawn to Qu Shuiyun's soul mark.

The origin of this mark was definitely not simple, and the implications behind it were not small.

If it weren't for Aunt Qu, Ling Xian really wouldn't want to get involved in the affairs of these major powers.

However, he currently had more important things to do.

“Aunt Qu, you've just recovered and need rest.”

“I'll take my leave now.”

“Leaving already? Why not stay a bit longer?” Qu Shuiyun was a bit reluctant.

“There are still some matters at the company to handle.” Ling Xian politely declined.

Watching his retreating back, Leng Yunyan supported Qu Shuiyun and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: “Mom, what do you think he used... just now?”

Qu Shuiyun gazed in the direction he had left, her eyes misty, as she softly uttered four words: “Immortal methods.”

Her heart, however, was in a state of turmoil: “Logically speaking, this kind of divine ability shouldn't appear in the human race.”

Ling Xian left the Leng residence and returned to the backseat of the rolls-royce.

In his mind, the system panel surfaced.

【host: Ling Xian】

【villain points: 2000】

【Cultivation: Fifth Stage】

【Skills:】

【God-level Calligraphy, Advanced Driving Skills, Beginner Business Proficiency, Eight Languages...】

【Cultivation Method: Cannot Be Queried - Cultivation Method】

【Martial Technique: Dragon Capturing Hand】

【Divine Ability: Undead Divine Fire】

【Subordinate Forces: Eight Hundred Silent Undead Army (Not Awakened)】

2000 villain points was quite a significant harvest.

The Leng family line was now preliminarily secured.

Next, it was time to harvest the next important 'opportunity'.

That future business queen currently in dire straits, Hu Yourong.

“Ling Wu, go to Yulong Plaza.” Ling Xian opened his eyes and instructed.

“Yes, Young Master.” Ling Wu replied steadily.

Yulong Plaza.

As an important consumption venue in Donghai City, a large number of businesses gathered here.

It was one of the most prosperous commercial districts in all of Donghai City.

Right now, it was noon, and many people were out shopping.

Brand specialty stores, dining and entertainment, cinemas and bookstores... Ling Xian had Ling Wu wait in the car while he strolled through the square alone.

His temperament was outstanding and his clothing extraordinary, drawing sidelong glances from the surrounding passersby.

But he was completely oblivious, his gaze searching through the crowd.

According to the plot, that future business queen,

Should be in some corner of the square right now, struggling for survival.