Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Clingy Little White Cat

Mo Changsheng was the first to voice his doubts, while Ji Wuque remained silent.

"If a woman has really awakened a Legendary Level Companion Spirit, then she’s already overcome the initial trial of her body’s endurance. Given the traits of female Spirit Controllers, does that mean she won’t face the crisis of her spiritual power running rampant or her Companion Spirit mutating? If so, she might actually have a chance to grow until the day a Divine being descends," Gu Jingkong said excitedly.

"It’s not that easy. Female Spirit Controllers not only have weaker physiques, but their spiritual power is also very difficult to grow. Even if they don’t face the crisis of their spiritual power running rampant, slow growth will suppress their Companion Spirit’s development. If the Companion Spirit’s Level is too high for her to control, her body won’t be able to take the strain and will collapse! It’s just like the sudden mutations male Spirit Controllers experience!" the Astrologer from the Myriad Phenomena Star River spoke coldly, his voice as clear and frigid as an ice-tempered zither string.

"Myriad Phenomena Star River will abide by the Guardian Covenant and will absolutely not interfere with her growth. However, since Marshal Ying can form a Contract with her, then people from Myriad Phenomena Star River naturally can as well," the Astrologer said.

"So can people from my Starry Sky Academy."

"The Abyss Ancient Domain can as well."

"And the Seventh Space Station."

The others declared their positions one after another.

Regardless of whether this first-ever female Spirit Controller to awaken a Legendary Level Companion Spirit could advance smoothly, or even how long she would live, as long as their people could obtain her genetic bloodline while she was still alive, they would have a chance to produce Mythical or even Legendary Level offspring.

"The first article of the Guardian Covenant forbids any form of direct contact with the protected individual. I expect you all to adhere to its terms. If anyone violates the covenant, a Star Domain vortex might just appear over their territory." Ying Yaoshi tightened his grip on the sword at his waist. The Crystal Stones inlaid on its scabbard reflected his murderous expression.

Faced with Ying Yaoshi’s blatant threat, the others present all met it with silence.

After making his stance clear to them, Ying Yaoshi used his Infinite Talent Skill to return to the Star Domain Battlefield.

"Say, don’t you guys think that Ying Yaoshi’s Companion Spirit must have run into some problems on its evolutionary path?"

"Isn’t it normal for him to have problems? Thirty years ago, my teacher said that although Ying Yaoshi’s Companion Spirit is high-level, it has a flaw. Without external help, it cannot evolve into a Transcendent," Gu Jingkong chimed in.

"He’s likely treating that woman as his last hope. However, if he’s pinning his hopes on that female Spirit Controller, I’m afraid he has sorely miscalculated," the Astrologer said coolly.

Ying Yaoshi was unaware of the conversation the four had after he left. He had already made his stance clear. As long as he still held the title of Grand Marshal of the Army, those people, no matter how unwilling, would have to rein in their little schemes.

Ning Xuan had no idea what a storm her Companion Spirit test had caused. Just as she walked out of the information detection center, Yan Fuzhen came up to her. He already knew that Ning Xuan had awakened a Legendary Level Companion Spirit, a higher level than his own Grand Marshal’s. The Marshal had specifically instructed him to pay close attention to anyone who tried to approach Ning Xuan and to nip any potential incidents in the bud.

Yan Fuzhen was on edge. As they walked, he felt that anyone who got even a little too close to Ning Xuan had ill intentions. Ning Xuan keenly sensed Yan Fuzhen’s tension. She gave him a curious look and asked, "Why do I get the feeling you’re a little nervous?"

Yan Fuzhen’s mouth twitched. ’The mission difficulty just skyrocketed,’ he thought. ’How could I not be nervous?’

Outwardly, however, he composed himself and did his best to relax.

It seemed the people from Seven Star Divine Mountain were quite anxious. On just the third day after Ning Xuan’s arrival on the Central Star, Seven Star Divine Mountain sent someone to ask Ning Xuan to come and inspect the injuries.

Yun Tianye was a powerful SSS-level spiritual power user. Beating him so badly that he would be bedridden for one or two months was tantamount to taking half his life. Ning Xuan looked at the pictures provided by Seven Star Divine Mountain. The whip marks were deep enough to expose bone, the wounds bloody and raw. A special torture implement must have been used, as the injuries were healing very slowly. It was obvious they were extremely severe.

After sending someone to verify the injuries, Ning Xuan, in accordance with their agreement, headed to Seven Star Divine Mountain to treat Yun Han.

This time, she only brought Yan Fuzhen and Lin Mo with her. Since Lin Mo and Yun Han were cousins, he had requested to go along, and Ning Xuan did not refuse.

Yan Fuzhen was considerate and thorough in his work, and on top of that, he was powerful. Ning Xuan brought him along to ensure her own safety. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

As for Chen Nan, Ning Xuan had left him on the Central Star. Most of the contact information she gave out was Chen Nan’s, and some personal matters could be handled by him.

Seven Star Divine Mountain was only a few hundred kilometers from the Central Star. The trip by Flying Car was quick, and they soon arrived at their destination.

When Ning Xuan got out of the Flying Car, Zhu Hongying was there to greet her. Though it had only been a few days, Zhu Hongying looked much more haggard. However, upon seeing Ning Xuan, a happy smile appeared on her face.

"Thank you for being willing to make the trip!" Zhu Hongying’s attitude toward Ning Xuan was very warm. Over the past few days, she had come to understand that Yun Tianye had been in the wrong first, and Ning Xuan’s demands were not excessive.

Seeing that Zhu Hongying’s attitude was more genuine than it had been a few days ago, Ning Xuan also acted with more sincerity.

Zhu Hongying led Ning Xuan to Yun Han’s room. Just like when Hua Guguang had visited, Zhu Hongxing was serving as a protector, monitoring Yun Han’s spiritual power and Life Force.

Ning Xuan carefully examined Yun Han’s condition and found that his Spiritual Sea was indeed sealed; not a trace of spiritual power fluctuations could be felt from the outside. She took out a set of Golden Needles, attached a sliver of her spiritual power to one, and inserted it into Yun Han’s Shenting acupoint. The Shenting, the place where the spirit is hidden. Ning Xuan wanted to see if she could probe the state of his Spiritual Sea.

However, she didn’t sense any reaction. Instead, the little white cat lying motionless by Yun Han’s neck suddenly woke up. Its tiny paws latched onto Ning Xuan’s hand, and it struggled to climb into her arms, snuggling into her collar with a soft, contented hum.

"Little White is awake." Zhu Hongying’s eyes filled with tears of excitement. Yun Han’s Companion Spirit, this devolved little White Tiger, hadn’t opened its eyes in three days. Its breath was faint, its body temperature was gradually dropping, and it seemed as if it could stop breathing at any moment. Even though they had been nurturing it with Crystal Stones and all kinds of pure energy, there had been no improvement. They all thought Little White was beyond saving, but now, it had actually woken up.

Its Life Force was suddenly much more vigorous than before.

Ning Xuan was concentrating on applying the needles to Yun Han, using acupoints meant to rouse someone from a vegetative state. She never expected this little white cat to be so clingy, persistently trying to burrow into her arms.