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

On the seventh day after arriving in Fog City, at dawn, Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi were led to the City Lord's Mansion, and finally met Pei Xuan, the Lord of Fog City.

He has an upright posture and a dignified bearing. Although he is nearly fifty years old, he has a handsome face, as if he is in his thirties, and his eyes sparkle with wisdom and gentleness.

Upon seeing the two of them, Pei Xuan curled up an apologetic smile and bowed.

"I'm sorry, the monsters outside the Fog City have been rampant these days, and I had to lead the army to guard the city. I was unable to welcome Master Lei and Miss Ling in time, which was really negligent of me."

Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi smiled at each other and waved their hands to indicate that they didn't mind.

"You are too kind, Lord. We all know that the threat posed by the monsters is serious. Lord, you care about the people in the city. We admire you very much."

Lei Tingyi spoke earnestly.

Pei Xuan sighed lightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes, and then changed the subject.

"I heard that the two heroes saved my little girl twice that day? Pei will always remember this kindness."

Hearing this, Ling Jiuan raised a gentle smile and said modestly.

"You are too polite, Lord. It was Brother Chen Yan who really saved the people. The two of us were just trying to help. It's not worth mentioning."

When Pei Xuan heard this, he laughed out loud, his eyes full of admiration.

"I see. I have also heard of the bravery of Young Hero Chen Yan. However, no matter what, you two are also the lifesavers of my little girl. Pei would like to thank you two very much."

After saying this, he paused slightly and then extended a sincere invitation.

"Please stay in Fog City for a while, so that I can have the opportunity to show my hospitality. My daughter is attached to Fog City, and she rarely has the opportunity to go out. It is a rare fate for me to meet you two this time, so I will just treat it as making friends."

Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi looked at each other, and saw some surprise and joy in each other's eyes, so they readily agreed.

"In that case, I will respectfully obey your order. Thank you for your kindness, City Lord."

Pei Xuan laughed loudly, his eyes flashing with satisfaction and joy, and then waved his hand to signal the servant to lead the two to the guest room. Thus, a chance meeting quietly began in the Fog City.

Just then, Pei Ling and Chen Yan walked in side by side.

Pei Ling was wearing a blue dress and walking lightly, looking very well-behaved.

She saw her father Pei Xuan at a glance, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, she walked up quickly and asked softly

"Dad, are you back?"

Pei Xuan looked at his daughter, his eyes full of doting and love, and nodded with a smile.

Chen Yan followed closely behind Pei Ling. He looked at Pei Xuan with a smile and shouted.

"Uncle Pei."

Pei Xuan laughed and cursed when he heard this.

"You kid, you haven't been here for many years. I thought you had forgotten about my Fog City!"

Although there was some reproach in the words, there was more intimacy and comfort.

Pei Ling couldn't help laughing as she listened from the side. She pulled Chen Yan's sleeve and said playfully.

"Brother Chen Yan, you see, my father misses you very much!"

Hearing this, Chen Yan's lips curled up into a smile, and his eyes met Pei Xuan's in the air, conveying a tacit understanding and warmth between them that did not require many words.

Pei Xuan looked at the two children in front of him and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew very well that both Pei Ling and Chen Yan were the hope and pride of the future of Fog City.

He patted Chen Yan's shoulder gently and spoke earnestly.

"You kid, since you are here, stay for a few more days, accompany Ling'er, and make her happy."

Chen Yan smiled and nodded, with a determined light in his eyes.

He knew that no matter where he was, Fog City would always be his home in his heart, and Pei Xuan and Pei Ling would be his eternal relatives and friends.

As Chen Yan and Pei Ling were on their way to the guest rooms with Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan, Pei Ling did not pester Chen Yan as usual, but instead showed a strong interest in Ling Jiuan.

She approached Ling Jiuan with a curious look on her face and asked.

"Jiuan, you are a few years younger than me, so I just called you by your name. I heard that you don't have any spiritual roots, is that true?"

Ling Jiuan smiled slightly when he heard this, and did not avoid the topic.

"It's true, I really don't have any spiritual roots."

There was a calmness and confidence in her tone.

After hearing this, Pei Ling looked at Ling Jiuan in shock.

"But you are very powerful! If you had spiritual roots, the number one genius in Fog City would not be Master Lei."

Her tone was full of appreciation and admiration for Ling Jiuan.

Ling Jiuan just smiled faintly when she heard this. She didn't care about these false reputations.

She knew very well that the path of cultivation was not limited to spiritual roots. As long as one had the Tao in mind and worked hard, one could also walk out of his own glorious path.

She looked at Pei Ling, with a determined light in her eyes.

"It doesn't matter whether we have spiritual roots or not. What matters is how we face and overcome the difficulties and challenges on the path of cultivation."

Pei Ling nodded thoughtfully.

She looked at Ling Jiuan, her eyes full of admiration and yearning.

She knew that although she possessed spiritual roots, she was far from being as resolute and persistent as Jiuan on the path of cultivation.

She secretly made up her mind to learn from Ling Jiuan and work hard to improve her own level of practice.

Chen Yan was listening to the conversation between Pei Ling and Ling Jiuan and couldn't help but interrupt.

"Lingling, don't underestimate her because she has no spiritual roots. She is a madman when she practices. When we went to Xinghuo City to practice together before, I was afraid that she would practice too much and kill herself."

Upon hearing this, Pei Ling widened her eyes and looked at Ling Jiuan in surprise.

She didn't expect that Ling Jiuan would work so hard in his cultivation.

She asked with some concern.

"Jiuan, are you really that hard when you practice? Isn't it too hard?"

Ling Jiuan smiled slightly and shook his head.

"The path of cultivation is difficult, and I just don't want to waste every minute of my time. Moreover, I think only by going all out can I go further."

There was a tenacity and persistence in her tone.

Chen Yan nodded in agreement.

He knew very well that although Ling Jiuan had no spiritual roots, her perseverance and determination in cultivation were stronger than anyone else.

He continued.

"Yes, Lingling. Although Jiuan doesn't have spiritual roots, her training speed and strength improvement are faster than ours. This is because she has put in more effort and sweat than us."

After hearing this, Pei Ling nodded thoughtfully.

Pei Ling had heard a lot of rumors about Ling Jiuan, and her heart was already filled with curiosity and admiration for her.

Now that she had met this legendary figure in person, she admired Ling Jiuan even more.

She felt that Ling Jiuan not only had outstanding strength, but also possessed a rare tenacity and perseverance, a spirit that she deeply admired.

Pei Ling held Ling Jiuan's hand, with sincerity shining in her eyes.

"Jiuan, I'm really glad to meet you. I'm deeply inspired by your hard work and persistence. I like you very much!"