The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

Deep in the Biluo Palace, there is a secret place called Linglongxuan.

It is spring here all year round, with the fragrance of flowers everywhere. The most eye-catching thing is the fish pond with rippling blue waves.

The fish in the pond are swimming around in a colorful manner, and in this vibrant environment, there lives a spirit fish girl named Linglong.

One spring morning, the sun shines through the veil-like mist and gently falls on the fish pond of Linglongxuan, with dots of golden light, like a fairyland.

Ten-year-old Jin Xi, dressed in a brocade robe and walking in the breeze, came hurriedly from afar.

There was a hint of urgency in his steps, and anticipation gleamed in his eyes.

Because he had not stepped into this place full of memories for a long time to visit his good friend, Sister Linglong.

"Sister Linglong, I'm here!" Jin Xi stood by the fish pond, her voice as clear as a bell, carrying the innocence and joy unique to children.

Before he finished speaking, the water in the pool rippled gently, and a golden figure swam quickly towards him.

Then she transformed into a beautiful girl dressed in light gauze, standing on the surface of the pool. It was Linglong.

"Xiao Jinxi, you are finally here. Sister has been waiting for you for a long time." Linglong smiled, her eyes full of tenderness and joy.

She leaped lightly and came to Jin Xi's side. The two stood side by side, like a moving painting.

Jin Xi looked up at Linglong and found that this spirit fish girl was only a head shorter than him.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "Sister Linglong is getting more and more beautiful. If I can achieve success in my cultivation soon, I will be able to protect her even better."

The two of them came hand in hand and sat down on a big rock beside the fish pond. The view from here was wide and they could overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Linglongxuan.

The breeze brings the fragrance of flowers and the coolness of the fish pond, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"Little Jinxi, have you made any progress in your cultivation recently?" Linglong asked with concern. She knew very well how dedicated and hardworking Jinxi was in cultivating himself.

"Well, sister, I have broken through the fourth level of Qi Refining. Auntie said that I am making rapid progress."

Jin Xi's face was filled with a proud smile, but then he became a little depressed.

"It's just... I always feel like something is missing. I can't seem to truly comprehend the true meaning of cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Linglong patted Jinxi's shoulder gently and said softly, "The road of cultivation is long and arduous, so don't rush for success.

You need to calm down and let nature take its course to understand the mysteries. I believe that with your talent and hard work, you will achieve something."

Jin Xi nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. He looked at Linglong, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

In this world full of challenges and unknowns, it is his greatest luck to have a good friend like Linglong by his side.

The two continued chatting, from their experiences in cultivation to each other's dreams, and then to the interesting things in the Biluo Palace, with laughter and joy all the time.

As time went by, their friendship quietly sublimated and became deeper through their words and actions.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed with a gorgeous sunset glow.

Jin Xi and Ling Long were still sitting on the big rock, enjoying this rare moment of peace and quiet.

"Jin Xi, you know what? Every time I see you working hard for your cultivation, I feel so proud of you."

Linglong said suddenly, with a strange light flashing in her eyes.

When Jin Xi heard this, his heart moved. He turned to look at Linglong and found that in addition to tenderness and care in her eyes, there was also a hint of subtle affection.

An inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart, a feeling he had never experienced before.

"Sister Linglong..." Jin Xi hesitated to speak. He didn't know how to express his feelings at the moment.

Linglong seemed to see through his thoughts, smiled slightly, and said softly: "Jin Xi, although we are of different races, in my heart, you have long been my closest person.

Whatever the future holds, I hope you will be happy and safe."

Jin Xi felt a warm current surge in his heart when he heard this. He held Linglong's hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination and gratitude.

"Sister Linglong, you are also the most important person in my life. No matter how difficult the path of cultivation is, I will move forward courageously because you are by my side."

At this moment, the two people's hearts were closely connected, as if the whole world had stopped.

They know that no matter how many storms the future holds, as long as they rely on each other, they can face them together forever.

At dusk, the setting sun is like blood, shining on the fish pond. The golden light and the spiritual light on Linglong's body complement each other, and the beauty is beyond the mortal world.

Little Jinxi sat by the pool, gently tapping the water with her feet, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Linglong, can you go with me to explore the forest in the back mountain? There are many exotic flowers and plants, and spiritual beasts there!" There was a bit of excitement and desire in Xiao Jinxi's voice.

"Xiao Jinxi, you know, I'm still at the beginning of my cultivation and can't leave this pool for a long time.

My spiritual power is closely connected to the water's aura, and if I leave it for too long, I lose my strength." Her voice was gentle and slightly apologetic.

When Xiao Jinxi heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her face, but she quickly cheered up.

"It's okay, Linglong. When you reach a higher level of cultivation, we can definitely go on adventures together. I will wait for you, forever."

Linglong felt Xiao Jinxi's sincerity and determination, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Thank you, Xiao Jinxi. I will try my best for our promise."

She turned into a stream of light and instantly fell back into the pool, leaving only circles of spreading ripples, as if telling of her determination.

Little Jinxi gently blew the bamboo flute, and the melodious sound of the flute echoed in Linglongxuan, attracting the fish in the pond to jump out of the water, as if dancing to the wonderful music.

Suddenly, he changed to a brisk whistle, the sound was clear and pleasant, penetrating the air and reaching people's hearts.

With a clear whistle, a little deer ran out from the woods. It had a light body, fur as white as snow, and its eyes sparkled with wisdom.

The little deer stopped beside the fish pond, lowered its head meekly, and allowed Xiao Jinxi to stroke it gently.

"Sister Linglong, I will come again when I have time." Little Jinxi looked at the fish pond and shouted loudly, his voice full of longing and expectation for his friend.

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden koi in the pond suddenly jumped out of the water and turned into a girl in a golden long dress, standing gracefully in mid-air. It was Linglong.

Linglong smiled slightly, her face was extremely beautiful, like a fairy descending to earth.

She waved her sleeves gently, and golden ripples suddenly appeared in the pool, reflecting the sunset, which was a beautiful sight.

The afterglow of dusk sprinkled on every corner of the Biluo Palace. The golden sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting a mysterious and warm glow on this ancient palace.

By the fish pond of Linglongxuan, little Jinxi stood on a smooth stone slab, her eyes gently cast towards the colorful world in the pond.

In the fish pond, various spirit fish are swimming leisurely. The most eye-catching one among them is Linglong, a spirit fish girl with golden scales and lively eyes.

She is not an ordinary creature, but a spiritual being in the Biluo Palace. Due to her successful practice, she was able to transform into a human form and formed an indissoluble bond with Xiao Jinxi.

"Jin Xi, are you really leaving?" Linglong's voice was as clear as water, with a hint of barely perceptible sadness.

Little Jinxi gently stroked the docile little deer beside her, her eyes filled with reluctance. "Linglong, I must return to the forest behind the mountain. I need to continue my training until the time is right, and then I can go down the mountain to gain experience."

His words revealed determination, but he could not hide his attachment to Linglong.

"I know you still have a long way to go." Linglong smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to dispel all the haze.

"It's just that without your laughter, the fish pond will be much quieter."

Following a clear deer cry, little Jinxi climbed onto the deer's back and looked back at Linglong, his eyes full of affection.

"Linglong, wait for me, I will come back to see you." After saying that, he patted the deer's neck, and the deer walked slowly towards the forest behind the mountain with light steps.

Along the way, the scenery between the mountains and forests looks particularly charming under the setting sun.

The birds seemed to sense little Jinxi's sadness of parting, and they flew out from the woods one after another, surrounding him and the fawn, singing happily, as if they were seeing him off.

Xiao Jinxi felt heavy-hearted because of the separation, but he tried to make himself look more relaxed.

He looked around and saw many spirit beasts moving through the woods, some playing and frolicking, some leisurely foraging for food. It was a scene of harmony and tranquility.

He thought to himself that perhaps this was the state of mind one should have on the path of cultivation—no matter where one is, one can maintain inner peace and composure.

However, just as Xiao Jinxi was about to leave Linglongxuan and step into the depths of the forest in the back mountain, an unexpected figure appeared in his sight.

It was a crane with pure white feathers and wings like wings. It was hovering in the air, as if looking for something.

"Senior Linghe?" Little Jinxi exclaimed in surprise. This Linghe was a senior expert in the Biluo Palace. Its whereabouts were uncertain, and few people had ever seen its true appearance.

The spiritual crane slowly landed in front of Xiao Jinxi and looked at him with its deep eyes.

"Jin Xi, I see that you have been feeling uneasy lately, so I came to see you off." Its voice was deep and warm, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

"Senior, I..." Xiao Jinxi hesitated to speak. He didn't know how to express his gratitude.

"No need to say more." Ling He interrupted him, "I know you and Ling Long have a deep friendship, but the path of cultivation is lonely and long.

You need to remember that no matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter, you must stay true to yourself and move forward courageously."

Xiao Jinxi nodded in agreement, and an inexplicable power surged in his heart.

He understood that this was not only the encouragement and teachings of Senior Linghe, but also the belief and persistence deep in his heart.

With the departure of Linghe, Xiao Jinxi once again embarked on the journey to the forest behind the mountain.

He rode on the deer, traveling through the afterglow of the sunset, his heart full of longing and expectation for the future.

He looked back in the direction of Linglongxuan and saw the fish pond shining brightly in the setting sun.

He secretly vowed that no matter how the future changed, he would never forget his friendship with Linglong, nor would he give up his pursuit of the way of cultivation.

"Linglong, wait for me. When I have achieved success in my cultivation, I will definitely come back to find you."

Xiao Jinxi repeated this sentence in his heart, and at the same time set new goals and directions for himself.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually dissipated in the sky, but the persistence and belief in the path of cultivation took root and grew vigorously in Xiao Jinxi's heart.

He knew that although the road was long and full of unknowns, he would keep going until he reached the other side of his heart.