Meanwhile, Ling Xi was also in seclusion within a Cultivation pavilion.
Seeing the Spring of Life water, along with sacred healing pills and other items, Ling Xi was slightly dazed.
From escaping that place to being hunted, and then being deceived and sold to the Xuanxing Arena, she had experienced a great deal along the way.
But everyone else either coveted her body or wanted to squeeze every last drop of value out of her.
Only Jun Xiaoyao had let her clean herself up, helped her be reborn, and given her these sacred healing items.
A long-lost warmth radiated from the bottom of Ling Xi's heart. How long had it been since she had felt this way?
Moreover, compared to the previous feelings of terror, wariness, and unease, in front of Jun Xiaoyao, Ling Xi actually felt a long-lost sense of security.
This caused a flicker of complexity to flash in Ling Xi's eyes. Was she worthy of such treatment from that peerless Young Master in white?
For now, Ling Xi began to use these sacred healing items to recover from the injuries that had accumulated within her body.
After some time, Ling Xi's injuries had mostly recovered, and she took the initiative to seek out Jun Xiaoyao.
"I thought you might want to leave directly, which is certainly fine as well," Jun Xiaoyao said with a calm smile.
Ling Xi's eyes finally dared to meet Jun Xiaoyao's. Within those eerie vertical pupils, one could faintly see a slight silver glimmer.
"It was the medicine Young Master gave… that allowed Ling Xi… to recover her injuries."
"Ling Xi… knows how to repay kindness," Ling Xi said.
Her speech had also gradually recovered from its initial stiffness.
"Then let's go," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
"Where to?" Ling Xi asked, confused.
Su Jinli, standing to the side, smiled.
"Why, to do what girls love most—shopping, of course!"
Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao and Su Jinli took Ling Xi on a leisurely stroll through the ancient Xuanxing City.
They ate whatever looked delicious and bought whatever looked nice.
Jun Xiaoyao possessed half of the Yellow Springs Secret Treasury.
It might not be considered affluent enough to support his own Cultivation, but for spending, it was clearly more than enough.
As they passed a shop selling Magical Artifacts, Ling Xi cast a quiet glance inside.
A whole row of dresses shimmered with brilliant light, their hems looking as if they were woven from mist and clouds, ethereal and dreamlike. Naturally, the price was also exceptionally high.
No matter what her personality was like, Ling Xi was still a woman after all. She had no natural resistance to such dresses. After all, she had never seen such magnificent attire before.
Seeing this, Jun Xiaoyao did not hesitate and casually bought the entire wall of dresses, telling Ling Xi to go back and pick them out at her leisure.
This left Ling Xi stunned. Where had she ever seen such a display before? For a moment, her pretty face flushed red, and she felt somewhat embarrassed.
"Young Master… is this really necessary?" Ling Xi asked, head bowed, feeling somewhat flustered.
"It's fine, as long as you're happy," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
He had always been accustomed to lavish spending and had no idea what it meant to be frugal.
Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao treated the two women to a meal at a rather well-known restaurant.
This could also be considered compensation for the "stock" of gourmet food that Su Jinli had contributed back in Duankong City.
They strolled around like this for several days. A strange feeling grew in Ling Xi's heart—a sense of comfort and ease she had never experienced before.
Although Jun Xiaoyao was the buyer who had purchased her—strictly speaking, her master—he did not put on any airs at all.
He treated her as if she were a friend, gentle, refined, and modest.
No matter what, Ling Xi understood that Jun Xiaoyao did not want anything from her. On the contrary, she was the one who relied on Jun Xiaoyao's kindness.
Otherwise, she would probably still be trapped in the Xuanxing Arena, covered in filthy blood, like a wounded beast, living a numb, hopeless life every day.
It was Jun Xiaoyao who had brought her light and let her see hope.
Several days later, Jun Xiaoyao called for Ling Xi, intending to teach her a Divine Ability.
"To be honest, the reason I am interested in you is that I see talent for time and space in you."
"However, your methods of utilizing it are still a bit raw."
"You can take this Time Dao Sword and Cultivate it for the time being."
The Time Dao Sword was a Divine Ability that Jun Xiaoyao had comprehended and created through the Time Sword Intent.
Since Ling Xi had talent in the aspects of time and space, teaching it to her was most appropriate.
In fact, Ling Xi's own talent was already very strong.
Jun Xiaoyao could sense that the Bloodline within Ling Xi seemed very special. However, it did not seem to have been fully activated.
Even without her Bloodline being activated, Ling Xi's talent was already this high. If it were activated, she would be an even greater Prodigy.
With Jun Xiaoyao's discerning eye, few people's talent could catch his attention, but Ling Xi could.
Subsequently, Jun Xiaoyao also guided Ling Xi.
With Jun Xiaoyao's level, there was naturally no need to say much about teaching someone now.
Ling Xi realized that Jun Xiaoyao's guidance was even more profound than what her Clan Chief grandfather had taught her, truly eye-opening.
She could also see that Jun Xiaoyao was teaching her sincerely, without holding anything back.
After a period of time, Ling Xi's strength had surged significantly in a short span.
Now, if she were to unleash the Time Dao Sword to deal with that Xuan Gui Clan warrior, it would probably only take one move.
"Not bad, Ling Xi, you comprehended it very quickly."
"Afterward, I will give you some more Cultivation resources."
"When that time comes, your Realm will Breakthrough again, and your strength will continue to rise."
A faint smile played on Jun Xiaoyao's face, like the warm sun of winter, making Ling Xi feel an unprecedented sense of peace.
Ling Xi seemed to be thinking about something in her heart. Finally, she mustered the courage to ask, "Young Master, why… why are you so good to Ling Xi?"
Ling Xi raised her eyes, and for the first time, she had the courage to look directly at Jun Xiaoyao with those eerie yet beautiful vertical pupils.
Jun Xiaoyao was slightly surprised, then revealed a gentle smile.
"I feel that being able to meet in this vast, boundless starry sky is already a form of fate."
"So, why dwell on so many reasons?"
"Besides, Ling Xi, your talent is very good. It would truly be a waste of natural gifts to let it be buried here."
Jun Xiaoyao was speaking the truth.
Although he was somewhat curious about Ling Xi's Bloodline identity and background, it was mainly Ling Xi's talent that had sparked his desire to cherish talent.
Hearing these words from Jun Xiaoyao, Ling Xi's eyes trembled slightly, as if shimmering with moisture.
She took a deep breath and finally spoke, "Young Master, are you not curious about Ling Xi's background?"
Jun Xiaoyao smiled, "I think that when you want to tell me, Ling Xi, you will naturally tell me."
Ling Xi no longer hid anything. Jun Xiaoyao had completely melted the ice in her heart, letting her know that she still had someone she could trust and rely on.
"Actually, I come from the Red Moon World…"
Ling Xi finally told Jun Xiaoyao some things about herself.