So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

When Chen Yan heard this, a hint of worry flashed across his eyes, but then he returned to his nonchalant look.

"Huh, dangerous? That's more interesting! Don't worry, I won't hold you back, maybe I can even help."

Ling Jiuan looked at Chen Yan's determined eyes and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

She knew that although Chen Yan looked careless at ordinary times, he was always reliable at critical moments.

After all, Chen Yan had contributed a lot to Ling Jiuze's previous affairs.

So, she nodded.

"Okay, since you insist, let's go together. But you have to promise me that you will be careful."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan showed a bright smile on his face.

"Don't worry, I will be careful. Now, let's go together!"

After leaving Spark City, the few of them headed north. The scenery along the way gradually changed from a bustling city to a vast wilderness.

Along the way, they also encountered many spiritual beasts, some of which were docile and cute, while others were extremely ferocious.

Ling Jiuan also took the opportunity to pick a lot of magical herbs and fruits and gave them to Lingling. The little guy ate with gusto and occasionally squeaked with excitement.

A month has passed, and Xiao Lingling has grown healthily under everyone's care. Its second tail has taken shape, making it look more lively and cute.

As they approached Juling City, Ling Jiuan felt something was strange.

Juling City, as the name suggests, is the place with the most spiritual weapons and treasures in the Jiuzhou Continent. It has always been prosperous, but for some reason, the villages outside Juling City have a lot of scorched land and look dilapidated.

Chen Yan looked at Ling Jiuan with a frown on his face and couldn't help but sigh.

"Are there cultivators with fire spiritual roots fighting here?"

He speculated that fighting between monks might have led to the destruction of the village.

Liuying shook her head and denied Chen Yan's guess.

"Master Chen, it's impossible that they were cultivators. Unless they were attacking the city, how could there be such a large-scale burning? Such destructive power is more likely to be caused by some powerful fire spell or spiritual weapon."

Ling Jiuan interrupted their speculation.

"We'll find out once we go into the city and ask around, but... let's first find a place to stay in the city."

She had secretly decided in her heart that she must find out the truth of the matter.

After the few people entered the Juling City, they found that the city was still as prosperous as before, and the transactions of various spiritual weapons and treasures were endless.

However, when they asked the residents in the city about the situation in the villages outside the city, they received shocking news.

It turned out that a group of mysterious monks passed by here not long ago, and one of them lost control and released a powerful fire spell, leading to the destruction of the village.

What is even more worrying is that this group of monks seems to be looking for some powerful spiritual weapon. Their purpose and whereabouts are full of unknowns and dangers.

After hearing this, Ling Jiuan became even more determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

She took Chen Yan, Liu Zhu and Liu Ying, found a place to stay in Juling City, and began to investigate the origins and purpose of this group of mysterious monks.

Not long after they entered the city, they were walking on the busy streets when they suddenly heard a loud noise.

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a monk being chased and beaten. The monk's clothes were a little messy, but his expression was still calm. It was Chang Qing.

"Chang Qing, aren't you arrogant because you work for the City Lord's Mansion? Now that you are not doing your job well, I wonder if the City Lord's Mansion still wants you!"

One of the pursuers taunted, his words full of disdain and hostility.

Chang Qing heard this without saying a word, but calmly responded to the attacks from several people.

He was agile and despite being at a disadvantage, he still tried his best to resist.

At this moment, someone suddenly attacked from behind and slapped Chang Qing on the back.

Chang Qing's figure swayed and his face turned pale instantly. For a moment, he was on the verge of life and death and the situation was critical.

Seeing this, Ling Jiuan moved, and rushed out like a flash of lightning. The Chiyu sword was unsheathed in an instant, and the sword light flashed, blocking the fatal blow.

She shouted coldly.

"Not only did you use your numbers to bully the few, you also used a sneak attack. Your victory was not fair!"

Those people looked disdainful, and one of them snorted coldly.

"Where did you come from, little girl? Mind your own business!"

They obviously didn't take Ling Jiuan seriously.

After all, they couldn't sense any spiritual power from Ling Jiuan.

Ling Jiuan ignored their ridicule and just looked at them coldly. The tip of the Chiyu sword trembled slightly, emitting a sharp sword energy.

"When you see injustice, you should draw your sword to help. If you don't stop, don't blame me for being rude."

Faced with the disdain and threats from several people, Jiuan's eyes became more determined.

She knows very well that for some things, you don’t persist because you see hope, but you will see hope because you persist.

At this moment, she is a ray of light that upholds justice and is not afraid of power.

"Since you don't know whether to live or die, then die with Chang Qing!"

One of them said viciously, and then several of them used their spiritual power at the same time to attack Ling Jiuan.

Their attack was sharp and fierce, and it was obvious that they wanted to kill Ling Jiuan.

However, Ling Jiuan was not panicked at all.

She drew out the Akabane sword, and the sword flashed with dazzling light, as if it could feel her inner determination and resolution.

She swung out a sword energy that was extremely sharp and carried an irresistible force, instantly dissolving the attacks of several people into nothingness.

"Humph, you are still a little naive if you want to kill me!"

Ling Jiuan snorted coldly, moved his body, and appeared in front of those people like a ghost.

Her swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and each sword hit the vital points directly, catching those people off guard.

Under Ling Jiuan's powerful counterattack, those people gradually retreated.

Their faces were pale and there was fear in their eyes. They obviously did not expect that this seemingly weak woman was so powerful.

In the end, those people were defeated one by one by Ling Jiuan and lay on the ground wailing.

Chang Qing looked at Ling Jiuan with gratitude. He knew that he was able to survive today thanks to the help of this woman.

Ling Jiuan glanced at those people coldly, with unquestionable majesty in his tone.

"Why don't you get out yet?"

Upon hearing this, those people felt as if they had been pardoned. They fled the scene in a hurry, not daring to stay for a moment.

Then, Ling Jiuan stepped forward to help Chang Qing up and asked with concern.

"Are you OK?"

Chang Qing shook his head. Although his face was still pale, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

He endured the pain and bowed to Ling Jiuan.

"Thank you girl!"

Seeing this, Liuying also stepped forward, took out a pill from her arms and handed it to Changqing.

"This can heal your injuries."

Chang Qing took the pill, nodded gratefully, and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted in his mouth, and a warm force instantly spread throughout Chang Qing's body. His injuries recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

He bowed to Ling Jiuan and Liuying again.

"Thank you both girls for your help! I, Chang Qing, will never forget this kindness!"

Ling Jiuan smiled slightly. She didn't care whether Chang Qing would remember this kindness. She was just doing what she thought was right.

She patted Changqing's shoulder.

"I'm glad you're okay. Be careful when you walk next time, and don't get chased by others again."