The Past; Care from Colleagues

Tao Lingling had not finished taking her revenge in her previous life.
She was born into a wealthy family in the Central Continent, living a life of luxury since childhood, and in her daily life, she loved to act like a profligate.
Such days were shattered in an instant.
Her family had been completely annihilated.
The people who wiped out her family repeatedly spoke of exterminating the remnants of the Great Abyss as they brought their butcher’s knives down upon her family.
At that time, Tao Lingling truly believed she was a remnant of the Great Abyss, living in fear and trepidation in the Mystic Sky Sword Sect.
After being taught by her master and gaining power, she committed many sins.
Until she found the truth.
Her grandfather had indeed served as an official in the Great Abyss but later abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, providing considerable assistance to the then Great Yan, thus managing to survive to this day.
Her family was exterminated as an act of revenge.
The Mystic Abyss Cult had always dreamed of restoring the Abyss and naturally would not let go of a former traitor.
They secretly colluded with the Violet Sun Sect, having them use specious evidence to liquidate the Tao family.
The truth tormented her because she had already defined herself as a member of the old party, as a witch.
Only in this way could she take the lives of others to gain power with a clear conscience.
To achieve her goal of revenge, she not only destroyed the Violet Sun Sect but also implicated many innocent people.
But the true culprits were nowhere to be found.
Fortunately, she could start over, and all tragedies could be avoided.
She spent a lot of time, racking her brains to hide her family away without revealing her rebirth, and then, following the experiences of her previous life, had her master take her in.
The matter of preventing the Heart-Sword Hall from recruiting disciples was not as simple as just wanting to monopolize her master.
Because in her previous life, there were dirty things around her, some who had infiltrated, true members of the demonic cult.
She couldn’t completely isolate all spies, but at the very least, she had to ensure there were none around her master.
She just didn’t expect the rumors to be so effective.
No wonder Tang Qiaohuan always liked these kinds of tricks.
The commission she was to accept this time was located in the Central Continent and was related to the Mystic Abyss Cult.
She could use the commission as an excuse to go home and report her safety to her family.
And while she was at it, prevent some tragedies.
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“Jingzhi, ah, take these things with you. You must not get into any trouble.”
Xue Yingdong said with heartfelt concern, stuffing a pile of magic artifacts into her hands.
As an elder, Gong Ning had to report her travels to the sect, and she also had to return the Hall Master’s jade pendant.
She just didn’t expect that three elders would take time out of their busy schedules to see her off, especially Xue Yingdong, who was more worried than anyone.
“I’m just taking on a small commission, it’s not like I’ve encountered some great disaster…”
“You still have to take it seriously. Your cultivation is so low now, and you’re so beautiful. Don’t be unaware. I am a woman, so I know better what difficulties you will encounter outside. And, anything related to the demonic cult is no small commission. The Mystic Abyss Cult’s actions this time are not light. You must be careful.”
Gong Ning nodded, a warmth spreading in her heart, and stored the talismans in her system’s storage space.
“I know, Elder Xue.”
After Xue Yingdong, it was Hu Zhenyuan.
He didn’t hesitate either, directly handing his sword to Gong Ning.
“This sword was once used by me on the battlefield and has not been unsheathed for many years. Since you are going to exterminate the remnants of the Great Abyss, I lend this sword to you.”
Zhou Yu’an also stepped forward and handed what was in her hand to Gong Ning.
“Sister Bai and I are both poor. We don’t have any treasures, so we can only give you these. These are talismans that Sister Bai and I have been drawing for a long time. They can be used for protection.”
Gong Ning was at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.
She didn’t know what was wrong with them.
Knowing she was going out, they all acted like parents, afraid their child would get into an accident.
“Everyone, thank you. To be able to meet you all is truly a blessing for three of my lifetimes…”
Xue Yingdong quickly interrupted her, “Don’t say such heartfelt words before you leave. It’s bad luck.”
‘Hmm? Do ancient people also understand flags?’
Actually, there was no such saying, but the reason Xue Yingdong knew was purely because there were often such plots in The Forsaken Immortal.
Every time a character said something heart-stirring before doing something, that person would always meet a tragic end.
“Then…”
“Some things, even if you don’t say them, we understand your meaning. There’s no need to prove it with words.”
She walked over to Tao Lingling and said to her, “Child, your master is worried about you, so she wants to go on this training with you. But don’t think that just because she’s there, you can rest easy. On the contrary, you must also protect her well.”
Tao Lingling nodded.
‘Oh no, looking at their attitude, have they really started treating Master as one of their own? Is it too late to cancel the commission now?’
Watching the figures of the master and disciple depart, Xue Yingdong sighed.
“I don’t know why they had to take on the Abyss Extermination commission… The Mystic Abyss’s actions this time are aimed at destroying the foundation of our Great Yan. For a fledgling like her who has yet to bear fruit to go is no different from a sheep entering a tiger’s den.”
Hu Zhenyuan replied, “Naturally, there’s a reason she has to go. Besides, she became a woman a few months ago precisely because of the Mystic Abyss Cult. Perhaps there’s long been fire in her heart. But… Sister Xue, have you also been reading ‘The Forsaken Immortal’?”
“I’ve confiscated quite a few. I flipped through them when I had nothing to do. The content is quite rebellious, making it an excellent negative example.”
‘Just being stubborn. Who doesn’t know she’s the busiest person in the Heart-Sword Hall? Where would she find the free time?’
As soon as Gong Ning returned to her room, she saw Tang Qiaohuan panting slightly, as if she had just returned.
Tang Qiaohuan also wanted to go on the training, and Gong Ning agreed.
She had been staying in the Mystic Sky Sword Sect all this time and had developed a host of bad habits.
Perhaps going out for a walk could cure them.
The Sect Master and Jiang Yuyao were also in the Central Continent at the moment.
If they could meet, it would be good to have some support.
But, she could have prepared earlier, yet she had to wait until now to get busy.
Another bad habit.
“Tang Qiaohuan, is the content of the commission confirmed?”
“It’s confirmed. Investigate the whereabouts of the Mystic Abyss Cult, right? But, Elder, my nickname is Huanhuan. Can you call me that? Calling me by my full name is too formal.”
Gong Ning pretended not to hear her.
They were the same age, both in the bloom of youth.
When Lingling said clingy things, it could make her happy, but no matter how nice Tang Qiaohuan’s words were, it seemed to have no effect.
“Have you brought your belongings? My storage bag can hold a lot, and the flying artifact also has storage capacity, enough to meet our needs for food, clothing, housing, and transportation.”
Flying artifacts were also divided into ranks.
Nowadays, if you wanted to find a Daoist companion, even if you didn’t mention a cave abode, you at least had to have a fine flying artifact.
Like Gong Ning’s, it even had multiple forms, capable of both attack and defense.
When fully deployed, it was a huge ship with a full five rooms.
“Ah, Elder, you’re ignoring me! Fine, I’m just not as cute as her, not as likable…”
Tang Qiaohuan wanted to play the victim, but seeing Tao Lingling’s mocking gaze, she suddenly felt it was better not to.
Cramming at the last minute already displeased Gong Ning.
What was the use of playing the victim?
Actually, she wasn’t cramming at the last minute.
She had just been going around the corners of the Heart-Sword Hall, dropping off books.
After this departure, she didn’t know how long she would be gone.
How could the greatest author, the Drama Spirit, abandon her beloved readers?
“Then… let’s set off. Destination: Central Continent.”
A huge ship instantly appeared in front of the three of them.
Anyone who saw a vessel of this scale would have to exclaim in surprise, marveling at the owner’s wealth.