Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

The two flew towards the main peak on their swords, quickly arriving at the residence where Ling Jin was currently recuperating. When they arrived, the head of the Pill Peak happened to be present, leaning over to examine Ling Jin's injuries. Seeing Lan Xichen and Ling Chao approach, the head of the Pill Peak looked up and said, "Oh, it's Ah Chao and Xichen! You're here to visit Ah Jin, right?"

Lan Xichen and Ling Chao nodded gently and saluted: "Third Uncle." "Peak Master."

Ling Chao's eyes were filled with concern. He walked to Ling Jin's bedside, stared at Ling Jin who was still in a coma, and asked, "Uncle Master, how is Senior Brother's injury? When will he wake up?"

The Pill Peak Master gently stroked Ling Chao's head and replied, "Ajin's injuries were mainly caused by his own backlash. We have given him a healing elixir, and I believe he will wake up soon."

Ling Chao and Lan Xichen were shocked when they heard this. They asked in unison, "Backlash?"

The head of Danyao Peak nodded slightly and said with a hint of surprise, "Oh! Backlash. Ah Chao, didn't your master tell you?"

Ling Chao shook his head, his face full of confusion. "Master didn't say anything, just said he would make the decision himself and wouldn't let me interfere."

Upon hearing this, the Pill Peak Master's gaze grew profound. "This matter is quite complicated, so please refrain from asking any further questions for now. However, while Ah Jin's injuries are severe, they are not life-threatening, so there's no need to worry too much."

"Okay." Lan Xichen and Ling Chao exchanged glances, seeing the same confusion in each other's eyes. Although they didn't know why their senior brother had suffered a backlash, they were sure it had something to do with Pei Huai.

Juling Peak.

Qingxu Sword Master stood quietly before the boulder. Time slipped by, but he still didn't see the man. A look of displeasure gradually appeared between his brows. He sent out his communication butterfly again, but all he got in response was the echo of the empty valley, not the man himself.

Just as he was about to release the third one, a chubby, fiery red "chicken" flew out crookedly from his sleeve.

Qingxu Jianzun took the communicator and felt a slight headache in his heart. He secretly wondered why Chao'er couldn't change her image. Where had he seen such a red and bloated communication image?

He input his spiritual power, and immediately a familiar voice from his young disciple came through the communicator, saying, "Master, Senior Brother is awake."

Upon hearing this, Qingxu Sword Master's expression eased slightly, and he quickly asked, "How is Ah Jin doing now?"

On the other end of the communicator, Ling Chao's voice was filled with joy: "Master said that Senior Brother's injuries are no longer serious and he just needs a few days of rest."

When Qingxu Jianzun heard that Ling Jin was fine, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell. He breathed a sigh of relief and ordered, "Okay, then stay with your senior brother well. Master will be back soon."

After the communication ended, Qingxu Jianzun put away the communicator and looked behind him again. The figure he was expecting never appeared. He felt mixed emotions and then disappeared on the spot.

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Qingxu Sword Master returned to Lingjin's recuperation site to find Lingjin tightly embracing Lingchao, with himself unconscious in Lingchao's arms. Beside him, Lan Xichen wore a helpless expression, seemingly intent on reclaiming Lingchao but afraid to move. He could only stand by, his eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness.

Qingxu Sword Master quickly stepped forward and asked, "What... is going on?"

The Danfeng Peak Master said, "Brother, you're finally back. Something seemed wrong when you woke up just now. You suddenly got emotional and hugged Ling Chao, calling out Brother's name, mumbling 'I'm sorry'..."

"I was also worried that his injuries would worsen, so I cast a sleeping spell on him. But there was no way I could move him off Ling Chao, so I had to let Ling Chao continue to hold him. Otherwise, if he struggled, I was worried that he would aggravate the wound."

After hearing this, Qingxu Jianzun frowned and asked, "Have you found the reason?"

The Danfeng Peak Master first glanced at Ling Jin, then looked up at Qingxu Jianzun, shook his head helplessly, and said, "Brother, not yet, but I suspect Ling Jin has not yet fully awakened from the illusion."

"How to say?"

"Perhaps Ling Jin encountered some extreme situation in the illusion, such as something happening to his senior brother or Ling Chao, which is why he is so unable to let go of the things in the illusion? This caused his emotions to fluctuate violently. Otherwise, his behavior just now is difficult to explain."

Ling Chao: "Uncle Master, how is this possible? If Senior Brother is still in the illusion, then he should still be in the secret realm, not injured and unconscious."

The Danfeng Peak Master sighed and explained, "Ah Chao, while what you say makes sense, the mysteries of the illusion far exceed our imagination. Sometimes, even after the body has escaped the illusion, the mind may still be immersed in it, unable to extricate itself. We call this the 'Inner Demon'. If Ling Jin cannot be awakened from the inner demon in time, his cultivation and even his mind may be severely damaged."

When the word "inner demon" was mentioned, before anyone present could fully react, Lan Xichen's expression suddenly changed. He quickly lowered his head, gathering his thoughts and adjusting his expression. He wondered to himself: Could it be that this journey to the secret realm had caused Ling Jin to develop an "inner demon," inevitably leading to his demise in the near future?

Fortunately, no one noticed his expression above Lan Xichen, Qingxu Sword Master, and Danfeng Peak Master, otherwise he would have aroused suspicion by now.

Upon hearing this, Qingxu Jianzun's expression became solemn. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Qingyuan, you are speaking too seriously. How could Ah Jin develop such a demon in his heart?"

Danfeng Peak Master Qingyuan shook his head helplessly and said, "Brother, I don't want to believe it either, but it's true. We have to be on guard. Once the inner demon grows, it's like a maggot attached to the bone, difficult to get rid of. Unless Ling Jin can get rid of the inner demon on his own, otherwise..."

After hearing this, Qingxu Sword Master fell silent. He knew all too well the horror of inner demons; once succumbed to them, one's cultivation, mind, and even life could be jeopardized. He didn't want to see his disciple Ling Jin follow the same path.

Qingxu Sword Master paused briefly, then turned to Lan Xichen, who was standing in the room, and said, "Ah Chao, take Lan Xichen back first. I need to discuss Ling Jin's situation with your Third Uncle."

Ling Chao was anxious when he heard this, but he also knew that now was not the time to be willful. He could only work with Lan Xichen to carefully place his senior brother on the bed, then bowed respectfully and replied, "Yes, Master." Then, he took Lan Xichen and quietly left the room.

After the two left, Qingxu Jianzun and Danfeng Peak Master Qingyuan exchanged a solemn look. Qingxu Jianzun spoke first, "Qingyuan, in your opinion, what exactly caused Ah Jin's inner demons?"

The Qingyuan Peak Master pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Brother, I'm only guessing about Ah Jin's inner demons. I'm afraid you'll need to personally investigate his mind to find out. But this is extremely risky. If you're not careful, you could damage Ling Jin's mind."

Upon hearing this, Qingxu Sword Master frowned and fell into deep thought. He knew that probing the mind was a serious matter; the slightest mistake could cause irreparable damage to Lingjin.

For a moment, Qingxu Sword Master felt helpless about what to do.