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

There was really no ability to resist or fight back, which made Jiuan feel unprecedentedly desolate.

She couldn't help but feel sad. Is this the end?

Am I going to die at the bottom of this eerie and cold pond before I can do anything?

She clenched her fists subconsciously, but her tired body could no longer provide any strength.

The water monster seemed to have sensed Ling Jiuan's dying struggle, and in order to completely cut off her hope, it actually released the powerful pressure of the Jindan period.

This pressure was as heavy as a mountain, making Jiuan feel as if his chest was pressed down by a huge rock, making it difficult to breathe.

She tried to struggle, but her body seemed to be bound by invisible chains and she couldn't move.

As the water ball in the water monster's mouth gradually grew larger, Jiuan could feel the cold and powerful murderous intent.

She knew that she was only one step away from death.

The water monster finally spit out the water ball that condensed powerful force. It broke through the silence of the cold pond like a meteor and went straight to take Ling Jiuan's life.

Faced with this fatal blow, Jiuan's eyes turned bloodshot, and she was unwilling to succumb to fate.

She subconsciously wanted to resist the suffocating pressure, but her body betrayed her at this critical moment.

A mouthful of blood flowed out from the corner of her mouth, dyeing the clear water of the cold pond red.

At this critical moment, a brilliant golden light suddenly flashed from behind Ling Jiuan.

This golden light was like the arrival of a god, instantly blocking the water monster's fatal attack.

Not only that, the golden light counterattacked with lightning speed and landed on the water monster.

With just a scream, the water monster was knocked back several feet and fell heavily into the cold pond.

"Hehehe... How is this possible?"

The water monster's voice was filled with astonishment and unwillingness.

It struggled in the cold pond, and for a moment it became silent.

Ling Jiuan was also stunned by this sudden change.

In the cold pond where the water monster's life or death was uncertain, Jiuan had no time to think about this sudden change.

She knew very well that she had to become stronger as soon as possible in order to survive in this dangerous environment.

No matter who left the mysterious golden light as a talisman, it was obviously unable to protect her from unknown dangers again.

The only one you can rely on is yourself!

Realizing this, Jiuan took out a precious pill from his storage bag without hesitation and quickly put it into his mouth.

As the pill entered her throat, a warm current spread throughout her body, and the wounds on her body began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Ling Jiuan immediately sat down cross-legged, concentrated his mind and began to practice.

She understood that only by becoming stronger could she survive in this cruel world.

Spiritual energy flowed around her body like a trickle of water flowing into her dantian, nourishing her body and soul.

However, Ling Jiuan, who was practicing, felt a strange aura approaching again.

She was startled and thought to herself that something was wrong.

The water monster is not dead!

This familiar and cold aura was exactly what the water monster had emitted before.

Sure enough, the next moment, ripples appeared on the water surface and the huge figure slowly emerged from the water.

The water monster's eyes flashed scarlet light, and it had obviously recovered its vitality.

"Interesting, human."

The water monster sneered sinisterly.

"You make me want to eat you even more!"

……

In Chenzhou, the Ling family's mansion was peaceful and quiet.

Half a month has passed since the secret realm trial, and Lei Tingyi, whose spiritual power was sealed, has also stayed here for a month and a half.

During this period, he practiced like an ascetic monk every day, hoping to break free from the shackles and regain his former strength.

Finally, with his unremitting efforts, the constraints on the golden elixir loosened a little.

His strength also recovered a little bit. However, this was far from enough for him to return to his peak.

Lei Tingyi looked up at the sky outside. It was clear blue with not a single cloud in sight.

A thought suddenly came to his mind that perhaps the outside world could provide him with clues to resolve his predicament.

After all, his strength has now recovered to some extent, and ordinary people can't hurt him at all.

Thinking of this, he stood up resolutely and walked out of the yard.

The sun shone on his body, making him feel warm.

However, when he walked to the door, he unexpectedly met Ling Jiurong.

When Ling Jiurong saw him, she narrowed her eyes slightly and looked him up and down.

"Are you the pretty boy next to Ling Jiuan?"

There was a hint of disdain and provocation in Ling Jiurong's tone.

Lei Tingyi frowned slightly. He didn't like being called like that, but he also knew that this was not the time to argue.

He glanced at Ling Jiurong indifferently and did not answer her question.

Ling Jiurong carefully looked at the man in front of her. He had a peerless appearance, and his brows revealed an indescribable noble temperament.

Although he looks very weak, he seems to have the majesty of a king. In the whole Chenzhou, there is probably no other man more handsome than him.

However, what Jiurong was more concerned about was the origin of this mysterious man.

She had heard some rumors about him and Ling Jiuan, and couldn't help feeling curious and wary.

"I heard that it was you who taught Jiu'an to forge his body?"

Ling Jiurong asked directly, staring at the man's face, trying to read something from his expression.

The man, Lei Tingyi, glanced at Ling Jiurong coldly. His eyes were deep and indifferent, as if he could see through all appearances.

"No comment."

He uttered a few words lightly, his voice revealing unquestionable majesty.

After saying this, he turned and left without stopping.

Ling Jiurong looked at Lei Tingyi's departing back, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

Although she has always disliked her sister Ling Jiuan, and could even be said to hate her, she would not sit idly by if Ling Jiuan was used by the man in front of her.

Thinking of this, she turned her head to look at the maid standing beside her and whispered an order.

"Find someone to follow him!"

However, Ling Jiurong didn't know that her action was exactly what Mrs. Lan wanted.

Madam Lan had been watching all this secretly. After listening to the report from her servants, she smiled slightly and raised her hand to signal.

"Just do as Miss Four said. Find someone to follow him, watch his every move, and then report to me one by one!"

There was a hint of complacency and cunning in Mrs. Lan's tone, as if everything was under her control.

Ling Jiurong, this idiot, has really helped me a lot time and time again!

This is perfect, a good chess piece should play its role well.

When it’s no longer useful, it won’t be too late for her to get rid of Ling Jiurong!

As soon as Lei Tingyi walked out of the Ling family's gate, he realized that someone was following him.

He curled his lips, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.