Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

Lan Xichen looked at Ling Chao, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your hard work. This medicinal food tastes absolutely amazing, the most delicious I've ever tasted."

Ling Chao felt a little embarrassed by Lan Xichen's praise. He scratched his head and smiled, "It's nothing. I just hope you can get better soon. After all, you were injured because of me."

Lan Xichen shook his head gently. "No, it's not your fault. It was my own carelessness. Besides, it's my good fortune to have been able to get to know Ling Chao through this."

Ling Chao felt a surge of warmth in his heart when he heard Lan Xichen say this. He patted Lan Xichen on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It's my good fortune to have met you. After all, it's rare to find a young man as gentle, elegant, and handsome as you."

When Lan Xichen heard this, a blush passed through his face. He lowered his head and responded shyly: "Ling Chao, you are too kind. Xichen is just an ordinary person." At this moment, Lan Xichen has realized that his cultivation is no longer there. Although the reason is unknown, this does not prevent him from pretending to be pitiful, perhaps to win more sympathy and care from Ling Chao, or even stay with Ling Chao.

Don't blame him for doing anything to stay with Ling Chao.

Ling Chao observed Lan Xichen's slightly shy demeanor and couldn't help but feel that this young man, Lan Xichen, was just as adorable as he was. He smiled and said, "Don't underestimate yourself. In my opinion, you're also unique."

Lan Xichen raised his head slightly upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes: "Really? In Ling Chao's eyes, I'm so special?"

Ling Chao nodded vigorously, his tone firm: "Of course."

Although Lan Xichen knew that Ling Chao was teasing him, he was still quite happy.

Ling Chao: "By the way, Lan Xichen, are you here to attend our Guiyuan Sect's disciple-recruiting ceremony?"

Lan Xichen was startled for a moment, then nodded gently, "Yes."

When Ling Chao heard this, a light flashed in his eyes and he clapped his hands excitedly: "Great! The ceremony will be held in a few days. When you get better, I will take you there."

Lan Xichen smiled faintly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes: "Then I'll have to trouble Ling Chao."

Ling Chao waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "You're welcome. We are friends, and it's only natural for us to help each other."

Lan Xichen looked at the straightforward and untainted Ling Chao, and thought of his renamed Chao Yang, his eyes couldn't help but reveal a trace of worry and pity.

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Guiyuan Sect’s disciple-recruiting ceremony is held every three years, mainly for surrounding towns, and a larger-scale disciple-recruiting ceremony is held every ten years.

The disciple-recruiting ceremony held every three years is attended by many elders and true disciples. They hope to recruit one or two talented disciples to strengthen the strength of their own lineage, but it is rare for the peak master to attend in person.

The grand ceremony held every ten years is a major event for the entire sect. Nearly all peak masters and senior leaders attend, and even the sect master personally participates, selecting the most talented disciples to be his personal disciples. This grand ceremony is not only a test for new disciples, but also a stage for each lineage to demonstrate its strength and compete for resources.

This disciple-taking ceremony is a grand event that happens to take place once every ten years.

This also allowed Lan Xichen to witness the heritage and style of the thousand-year-old sect, and made Lan Xichen understand that the test of accepting disciples was so strict, and every step was full of challenges.

As Lan Xichen listened to Ling Chao describe the process of the disciple-taking ceremony, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Compared to the Lan Clan, it's like comparing giants to tiny ones. The Lan Clan... no... their world is completely incomparable."

The details of the ceremony will not be elaborated here. The important thing is that Lan Xichen did not become a disciple, but instead trained alongside Ling Chao as an inner disciple of Yunqing Peak. Lan Xichen started from scratch, improving the Lan family's mental methods and gaining exposure to the many mental methods of the Guiyuan Sect. Lan Xichen himself despised the Lan family's mental methods, believing them to be too low-level.

In this way, a hundred years passed quietly. He and Ling Chao were almost inseparable, and he also witnessed all the people he saw in the water mirror.

However, this time, thanks to Lan Xichen's intervention, Ling Chao didn't develop a favorable impression of Wang Ling, while Ling Jin didn't shamelessly follow Pei Huai. Their relationship remained in a delicate balance, neither close nor distant. Within the Guiyuan Sect, the combination of Ling Chao and Lan Xichen brought much laughter and joy, adding a significant amount of vitality to the sect.

Ling Chao still maintains that innocence and enthusiasm, and cares for Lan Xichen meticulously. Whether it is a difficult problem in cultivation or the trivialities of daily life, Ling Chao is always the first to step forward and solve Lan Xichen's problems.

As the first node of Lingchao's obsession approaches, Lan Xichen's anxiety gradually becomes apparent, and he appears uneasy.

Just like this time, Ling Chao noticed Lan Xichen had made another mistake with his sword moves, so he put down his sword and asked with concern, "Xichen, what's wrong with you? Why have you been making so many mistakes lately? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lan Xichen's eyes were a little vague: "I'm fine, maybe I've been practicing too hard recently."

Ling Chao frowned slightly upon hearing this, knowing the other party must be hiding something. But he didn't press the issue. Instead, he patted Lan Xichen on the shoulder and said with a smile, "While training is important, you should also take care of your health. Don't push yourself too hard. Let's work together, taking one step at a time, steadily and steadily."

Lan Xichen gazed into Ling Chao's comforting gaze, nodded gently, and tried his best to show a smile: "Yeah." However, the worry in his heart did not completely disappear, but instead became heavier.

As night fell, the mountain where Lan Xichen stood appeared quiet and mysterious in the moonlight. Ling Chao and Lan Xichen walked side by side on the mountain path, a gentle breeze blowing, bringing bursts of coolness.

Lan Xichen suddenly stopped and turned to look at Ling Chao, his eyes filled with sincerity: "Ling Chao, is it true that the Sect Master asked Senior Brother to lead the team to the Wuyuan Secret Realm?"

Ling Chao was slightly startled when he heard this, then nodded: "Yes, Senior Brother and the others will be leaving in a few days. Why, do you want to go with us?"

Lan Xichen shook his head softly, a hint of confusion flashing across his eyes. He smiled and replied, "No, I'm just asking casually."

Ling Chao looked at Lan Xichen, as if sensing his inner turmoil, and asked with concern, "Xichen, is there something on your mind? If so, why not tell me? Perhaps I can help you share some of your worries."

Lan Xichen smiled faintly, a complicated look flashing in his eyes: "It's okay, I just suddenly thought of something. Let's keep going."

The two continued along the mountain path, their footsteps the only sound echoing in the night. Lan Xichen's mind was swirling with endless thoughts. He didn't know how to begin, nor did he know if he should follow along. However, the secret realm required a minimum Out-of-Body Stage cultivation level to enter, and he was currently only at the Nascent Soul Stage. Even if he went, he wouldn't be able to enter.