“Xiao Nan, how are you? What about Xiao Bei?” Luna asked anxiously.
Li Xiaonan nodded slightly, his voice a bit hoarse. “Don’t worry, I’m fine. I’m just a little tired and need to rest for a moment…”
As soon as he finished speaking, a light snore escaped from him.
Luna looked at his body, covered in wounds, her heart aching with each passing moment. She sighed and was about to help Li Xiaobei up when the girl suddenly opened her eyes wide, waking up on her own.
She stared blankly at Li Xiaonan beneath her, as memories that did not belong to her surged into her mind, penetrating every cell in her body.
One moment she was in tears, the next she was smiling foolishly. Luna watched in disbelief, wondering if her daughter had lost her mind.
Li Xiaobei murmured, “So… so I misunderstood Father. Mother, Father doesn’t not recognize me; he also loves you!” She wiped her tears while smiling.
But when her gaze fell once again on Li Xiaonan’s body, marred by horrifying wounds, she could not muster a single smile.
She cried out in panic, “Mother, what happened to Father? Is he seriously injured? Is he going to die?”
“No! Your father loves you so much; how could he bear to die? Xiao Bei, don’t worry. Your father is just tired; he’ll be fine after a good sleep!” Luna said excitedly as she hugged Li Xiaobei tightly to comfort her.
Li Xiaobei nodded blankly and began rummaging through a pile of pills…
At that moment, Li Xiaonan had not lost consciousness but had entered a strange space filled with twinkling stars radiating brilliant light.
He turned around three hundred sixty degrees in place, feeling that this place was somewhat familiar but unable to pinpoint where it was.
Scratching his head, he softly called out, “Is anyone there?”
"Someone..."
He was about to ask who it was when he heard the voice intermittently say, "Mom... is it...?"
What the heck! It's an echo!
He shook his head helplessly and reached out toward a drifting light point, which suddenly accelerated away from his grasp.
"Hehe... interesting!" As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. He began to play a game of cat and mouse with the light points.
Each time he failed to catch a light point, the Spirit Tree in his Spirit Platform grew a little larger. In no time, not only had the lost leaves been replaced, but two new tender buds had also sprouted.
If Luna were here, she would surely be amazed; this was the spiritual cradle of the Green Fairy Clan's queen.
Each light point contained boundless spiritual insights. A mortal who grasped even a fraction could broaden their mental sea and step into the realm of Mental Power cultivation.
By some fortunate coincidence, Li Xiaonan had arrived here and struck gold.
When the trunk of the Spirit Tree in his Spirit Platform grew as thick as an arm, his consciousness was suddenly flung back from this strange space and returned to his body.
Who is it? Someone is poking at me, making me feel all tingly and uncomfortable. Is Luna teasing me?
He slowly opened his eyes and saw a small head busy at work on his chest, covered in thick ointment. This person was not Luna but a very cute girl—a tomboy named Li Xiaobei, his daughter.
He stared blankly for a moment before reaching out to touch that little head.
"Ah? Daddy, you're awake!" Li Xiaobei exclaimed excitedly.
Li Xiaonan's hand slowly fell on Li Xiaobei's head as he murmured, "What... what did you call me?"
"Dad!" She blinked her big eyes and pouted, "Dad, don't move too much; your wounds might reopen."
"It's fine, it's fine!" He waved his hand and suddenly sat up, grabbing Li Xiaobei's shoulders and examining her closely. "Say it... say it again..."
Li Xiaobei blushed and softly said, "Dad..." Her voice was sweet and tender.
Li Xiaonan's lips twitched a couple of times before he pulled Li Xiaobei into his arms, grinning foolishly. "Good daughter! You finally acknowledge me as your dad! Great! Great! I, Li Xiaonan, have a daughter now!"
"Dad, please let go of me!" Li Xiaobei struggled slightly in a panic.
Li Xiaonan was taken aback and released her. "What's wrong?"
"You’re holding me so tightly that you're pressing on your wounds! With so many injuries, when will you get better? It's all Xiao Bei's fault for making you suffer..."
"Not suffering! Not suffering!" Li Xiaonan shook his head with a silly grin and once again embraced Li Xiaobei.
Luna stood quietly to the side, smiling gently, not wanting to interrupt their reunion. However, Li Xiaonan suddenly called out, "Nana, come here!"
He clasped his fingers together and pulled both Luna and Li Xiaobei into his embrace, laughing, "This is wonderful; we are finally a family together!"
He planted kisses on the faces of both women. If one looked closely, they bore some resemblance to each other.
He chuckled heartily, every cell in his body radiating happiness.
But Li Xiaobei was in a state of distress. She had always longed for Li Xiaonan's embrace, yet this time she felt a strong aversion to it, fearing that she might accidentally hurt him.
"Alright, there are still people waiting for me outside to clean up. You all stay here for now, and I'll take you home later!" He stood up happily, casually draping a robe over himself.
"Dad, you're still injured! I won't let you go. If you insist on going, you have to take me with you. From now on, wherever you go, I will go too!" Li Xiaobei declared with her hands on her hips, sounding resolute.
Li Xiaonan smiled lightly, thinking to himself: I'm not going to participate in a 'Where's Dad' game; there's no need to follow so closely.
"Don't worry, it's just a flesh wound. It's dangerous outside; you and your mother stay here and wait for Dad to come back," he said with a smile as he ruffled Li Xiaobei's hair.
Luna gently walked up to him and lovingly tied his belt. "Take me with you. Now that Xiao Bei is safe, I have no worries and can help you deal with those people. I want them to wish they were dead!"
Li Xiaonan shivered slightly, wondering: Is this really the gentle Luna I know? Indeed, the Green Fairy Queen likes to turn people into idiots when she's either happy or unhappy.
He nodded and took Luna's hand, flying out of the Seven-Level Pagoda, only to find that he had an extra burden beside him.
He exclaimed anxiously, "Xiao Bei, why did you come out?"
"I want to protect Dad! I won't let him get hurt again. Wherever Dad goes, I will go too!" She pouted her red lips, seemingly displeased with Li Xiaonan's poor memory.
Li Xiaonan intended to send her back to the Seven-Level Pagoda but saw Zhao Hai and the Ice Maiden lying in wait nearby. Helplessly, he could only shield Li Xiaobei behind him. The Heavenly Gang Golden Body surged forth, and the scars beneath his clothes gradually healed as his well-defined muscles filled with strength.
Li Xiaobei blushed slightly as she looked at her father, her little heart racing rapidly.
It turns out being protected by Dad feels so wonderful!
"Hmph! You finally dare to come out; hand over the Harmony Technique!" Zhao Hai shouted as his hands shimmered, a ball of white light appearing in his grasp.
"You idiot! Today we’ll settle the score!" Li Xiaonan's expression turned cold as he shifted his form, creating a clone to stand in front of Luna and Li Xiaobei while he charged forward.
The Carefree Fan sensed his combative spirit and suddenly flew out from within him, transforming into a phoenix that soared towards Zhao Hai.
"Just a trivial skill!" Zhao Hai's feet blurred, and with a powerful strike of his palms, a burst of white light slammed into the Carefree Fan. The phoenix let out a mournful cry as it was sent flying backward.
Li Xiaonan felt a surge of blood and energy, cursing, "Damn it! You dare to attack my Carefree Fan? If I don't destroy you today, I'll take my daughter's surname!"
He focused his energy in his Dantian, channeling True Essence Power into his palms. With a single move, Thousand Sails Rekill was unleashed, causing the ground to tremble as a figure was propelled through the gaping hole above.
"Too weak!" Zhao Hai shouted, countering Li Xiaonan's attack. His right hand transformed into a sword-like gesture, continuously blurring in the air as he flicked his wrist to launch a talisman.
Li Xiaonan was startled and shouted, "Heavenly Gang Golden Body!"
The newly donned robes tore apart like rags, revealing smooth, fair skin beneath.
Zhao Hai was taken aback, exclaiming, "How is this possible?"
"Hmph! What’s impossible about it?" The defensive and restorative powers of the Heavenly Gang Golden Body were always astonishing. It had either faced weak opponents or too strong ones since its inception, never truly showcasing its full potential.
As soon as he finished speaking, he unleashed his ultimate move—Martial Soul Technique: Great Wave Escape Kill—consuming one-sixth of his True Essence Power.
"Pathetic! Too weak! Is this the miraculous technique everyone talks about? Kid, I advise you to stop hiding your strength and show me what you've got!" Zhao Hai laughed mockingly at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan's expression grew colder, but a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes. He turned to Luna and Li Xiaobei and said, "Nana, take good care of Xiao Bei."
Both mother and daughter were momentarily stunned, sensing something was amiss!
But Li Xiaonan moved swiftly; he brought his palms together as if gathering all the True Essence Power within him like a vacuum cleaner. With a slight frown on his brow, he coldly declared, "Heavenly Union Strike!"
"What! How is that possible!" Zhao Hai drew a circle with his hands in front of him, casting a defensive Light Barrier. However, when the Heavenly Union Strike came down, it sliced through effortlessly, as if cutting through tofu, creating a scene reminiscent of the heavens collapsing and the earth shattering.
He let out a terrible scream, "Ah!" and was sent flying backward. For a long moment, a figure that could barely be recognized as human fell from the sky.
Li Xiaonan was also completely drained from the Heavenly Union Strike; his body went limp and began to descend slowly. The Ice Maiden, who had been quietly observing from the side, finally moved.
A blue ice light orb slowly gathered in her hand. She narrowed her eyes coldly, watching Li Xiaonan as he continued to fall, and struck out in mid-air.
"Thud!" Li Xiaonan's body jolted in the air as he violently spat out a mouthful of blood, like a kite with its string cut, drifting down slowly.
A cold smile appeared at the corner of the Ice Maiden's mouth as she darted forward and caught Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaobei exclaimed excitedly, "Don't you dare hurt my daddy! Blah blah blah, gurgle..." Before she could finish her incantation, the Ice Maiden had already vanished with Li Xiaonan.
This was the Ice Maiden's signature move—Silver Soul Transference.
Luna clenched her fists tightly and patted Li Xiaobei on the shoulder. "Xiao Bei, don't worry. Your daddy will be fine! No matter where that woman goes, I will find her! First, we need to deal with that immortal who bullied your daddy!"
Li Xiaobei stole a glance at her mother and was instantly stunned; it turned out that when her mother was angry, she was even scarier than Mother!
Ugh, that wicked woman doesn't deserve to be my Mother!
What was I thinking back then!
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