Xai Lin felt the Spiritual Qi in her dantian and determine it was sufficiently adjusted, so she could make a breakthrough at any time.
Releasing a breath, Xai Lin came out of her meditative state and opened her eyes. Immediately, she came face-to-face with An Mo, who was intently staring at her with a worried expression on his face.
They were currently on the bow of the flying ship. Over the pass few days, this was where she came to cultivate and prepare for her breakthrough, and each time An Mo would stick to her like plaster. However, ever since this morning, his actions grew increasingly anxious. While following her around, he would stare at her in a daze for a few minutes, and at other times he would constantly ask if she was feeling okay.
Sure enough, as soon as she opened her eyes An Mo quickly asked.
"How is it, Xai-xai? Are you okay?"
Su Jin, who was nearby reading his books, hurriedly looked over as well.
Xai Lin smiled wryly before she reached out and pinched An Mo's cheeks while saying.
"Didn't I already explain that it's just a breakthrough? There's really nothing to worry about."
The worry in An Mo's eyes didn't diminish by even a fraction as he stared quietly at Xai Lin.
Upon seeing this, Xai Lin paused. She thought about what An Mo told her this morning, before adding in a soft tone.
"Well, it should be fine…"
An Mo immediately open his eyes wide, and glared angrily at Xai Lin.
If it was only the instability of her Spiritual Qi and Sea of Consciousness that An Mo saw, then he wouldn't still be making a fuss as Xai Lin had already clearly explained the situation to him. However, it was just that he was also seeing a faint aura gathering around her, and whenever he activated his Qilin bloodline, which had extreme sensitivity to Qi and various types of auras, he could sense that this faint aura was absolutely terrifying.
It was so terrifying that An Mo felt a wave of awe coming from his Divine Beast Bloodlines. Well, except for his Divine Monkey King form, that bloodline was radiating an intense sense of rejection for some reason.
Right now, the only reason An Mo wasn't freaking out was because he didn't sense any malicious feeling coming from this aura, only that it seemed to exist for the purpose of suppression and scrutiny.
With that said, he was still very worried about Xai Lin.
This aura was so faint it took him until just this morning to discover it, yet just this bit was enough to make his Divine Beast Bloodlines react so intensely.
The existence of this aura was simply too unsafe for him, so his vigilance was turned up to the max, especially now that Xai Lin was about to have a breakthrough.
After being glared at by An Mo, Xai Lin sighed and pulled him over.
An Mo didn't resist and eagerly wrapped his arms around Xai Lin's waist while burying his face in her abdomen.
"Xai-xai, are you being targeted by someone? Or is it…"
An Mo's muffled voice trailed off, but Xai Lin knew what he wanted to say.
After a moment of thought, Xai Lin answered.
"I think it should be."
Upon hearing that, An Mo hurriedly lifted his head and looked at Xai Lin, his face becoming deathly pale.
However, Xai Lin pinched his right earlobe and comforted him.
"Stop overthinking things. Even though it's the Heavenly Dao's aura, it's likely due to my breakthrough. Cultivation is ultimately going against the heavens, so it's normal for us human cultivators to go through lightning tribulations during a major breakthrough. The Heavenly Dao aura on my body is likely for this reason."
Su Jin, who had been silent all this time, immediately spoke up.
"But Elder Sister Xai Lin, a cultivator experiencing a lightning tribulation while breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm is rarer than a phoenix feather and Qilin's horn!"
Upon hearing that, An Mo's gaze towards Xai Lin became two-parts angry and one part accusatory because she tried to trick him.
Seeing that her lie had been discovered, Xai Lin glared over at Su Jin.
Su Jin shrunk his neck back, but he did not regret speaking up, because he believed his Big Brother An Mo deserved to know.
Xai Lin could tell what Su Jin was thinking at a glance, and she couldn't help but feel a wave of helplessness well up in her heart.
Who was it that said a son would be closer to a mother than a father? Xai Lin genuinely wish she could find that person and slap some sense into them.
Seeing that her glare had no effect on Su Jin, Xai Lin rolled her eyes and said.
"What's so rare about a phoenix feather and Qilin horn? Can't you find both right here?"
Upon hearing this, Su Jin looked over at An Mo, his eyes lighting up with realization. But then he became speechless, not having expected such a well-known saying in the cultivation world would one day lose its meaning.
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"Xai-xai, will you really be okay?"
The flying ship had already stopped and landed on a small island in the middle of the ocean. Xai Lin was just about to move away to initiate her breakthrough when An Mo grabbed her hand and spoke up.
Turning to look at him, Xai Lin said reassuringly.
"It's really fine, An Mo. And I'm not just saying that to comfort you. Even though it's rare for lightning tribulations to occur during Foundation Establishment Realm, it's not unheard off. Geniuses with supreme talents, and people who have cultivated Immortal-grade cultivation techniques have triggered tribulations before. It just so happens that I fit those two criteria, so the tribulation will be a bit stronger."
An Mo's grip tightened. He wasn't worried about all that—he was just worried that the Heavenly Dao would take this chance to targeted her for being a reincarnated soul.
An Mo could tell that Xai Lin's sudden breakthrough was linked to the fact that the Heavenly Dao's subtle rejection of her soul had lessened after she saved Su Jin.
It was akin to her being forced into having breakthrough by the Heavenly Dao in a roundabout way—and wasn't this the same as giving one a carrot and then a stick?
Xai Lin also knew what An Mo was worried about, so she added.
"Don't forget, I have the Chaos Tower. Plus, I have few protective treasures from my family as well."
Upon hearing the mention of the Chaos Tower, the worry in An Mo's heart directly lessened by more than half.
That thing might just be a replica, but it was by no means simple. Judging by what he had learn about Spirit Weapon Artifact these past few days, it should have surpass existences like Little Bai and reached the level if an Immortal-grade treasure.
However, An Mo was still a bit worried, so he asked.
"Xai-xai, just in cast, can I stay nearby? I think I might be able to help if anything goes wrong."
Xai Lin thought for a moment, then nodded and said.
"Alright, you can accompany me."
An Mo's eyes lit up, not expecting Xai Lin to agree.
"Alright, let's go!"
An Mo said as he picked up Xai Lin and flew into the air. However, just as he flew up, he turned back and shouted at Su Jin, who was on the bow of the ship.
"Little Jin, stay within the ship's barrier, okay?! We'll be back soon!"
"Don't worry Big Brother An Mo, I'll stay here and wait for you and Sister-in-law to return!"
Su Jin shouted back in response, then watched as An Mo flew a distance away with Xai Lin. Even though he was also a bit worried, he believed his Big Brother will protect Sister-in-law!