The Thunder Dragon transformed into a tiny speck in the sky, and Leng Youxue, who had flown high up, also became a small dot.

To continue watching what happened next, even paying wouldn't help; one would have to fly up with Leng Youxue to see.

However, those capable of following, whether the powerful figures observing silently from afar or the five peak masters gathered at the top of Green Lotus Peak, all knew Leng Youxue's ways and didn't risk getting beaten by following her. Those unaware of her ways lacked the ability to follow, leaving them to sigh in vain.

So, what exactly happened up there? Only Leng Youxue would know.

The five peak masters, seeing that their sect leader hadn't come down for a while, gathered to discuss briefly before dispersing. Some went to reassure the sect members, others handled external affairs, some added energy supply to the Grand Sect-Protecting Array, some continued to discipline disciples, and others resumed their iron-pumping...

In the blink of an eye, everything seemed to return to how it was not long ago, as if the previous events were just an illusion.

Of course, some things were definitely different.

For instance...

"Hahahahaha..."

Surrounded by Image Preservation Stones, Xiao Lin continued to laugh heartily, showing no signs of stopping.

"Senior Brother, are you okay? Do you want me to... um, get you something to eat?" Ning Yunmiao approached Xiao Lin, holding Xiaobai, and after a long pause, managed to say this.

"Hahahahaha..."

Xiao Lin's laughter seemed to convey something, but Ning Yunmiao couldn't understand it at all.

"It must be the effect of the elixir," Yu Qiaoxi said as she walked over, her enchanting eyes curiously examining Xiao Lin.

[The elixirs here are similar to the potions we have. I wonder if there's any common ground in the refining methods... Hmm, Senior Brother, who took the elixir, also has research value. I've decided, I'll find a chance to study Senior Brother later!]

Study your sister!

Xiao Lin couldn't help but retort internally.

"Master fed Senior Brother a First-Grade Elixir just now, so he should be fine," Lu Xingqiu said, glancing curiously at his fellow disciples and tentatively adding, "So shouldn't we be worried about Master?"

[I'm not worried about Master because I know how strong she is. Why aren't you worried? That's Tribulation Lightning, after all.]

From Lu Xingqiu's inner voice, Xiao Lin sensed a strong sense of confusion.

Indeed, if I didn't know about your hidden strengths, I'd be puzzled too. After all, Tribulation Lightning is different from ordinary opponents; fighting it is like opposing the will of heaven and earth. Moreover, we don't know where Master has flown off to. No matter how strong she is, as her disciples, we should be concerned.

But now...

"Didn't Master just repel the Tribulation Lightning with her aura? And judging by Uncle Zhang and the others' reactions, Master shouldn't fear the Tribulation Lightning," Yu Qiaoxi responded.

Although Xiao Lin didn't hear her inner voice, he understood that this was Yu Qiaoxi's genuine thought.

After all, Fifth Junior Sister always saw things so directly, never considering possibilities like the Tribulation Lightning feigning weakness...

Xiao Lin's incessant laughter led to more internal musings.

"Yeah, yeah, Master's fine, we don't need to worry at all," Ning Yunmiao quickly chimed in, holding Xiaobai.

[In the novel, Master is the protagonist's support in the later stages. She even fought with immortals for the protagonist, very powerful! Hmph, little Tribulation Lightning, laughable, laughable.]

Master is involved with the protagonist in the novel? Well...

Xiao Lin secretly noted this important piece of information.

"Master, strong."

Luo Qingyan remained as succinct as ever.

However, Xiao Lin was somewhat reluctant to listen to her inner voice, as it had been echoing in his ears since earlier...

[Elixir fails, take care of Senior Brother for life, elixir fails, take care of Senior Brother for life, elixir fails, take care of Senior Brother for life, elixir fails, take care of Senior Brother for life...]

Fortunately, since it was about serious matters, Luo Qingyan's inner voice didn't continue the prayer—[Master is one of the few Five-Star Character Cards in the game, and the character introduction clearly states invincible below immortals, undefeated above immortals. How could mere Tribulation Lightning be a match for Master?]

Indeed, in Second Junior Sister's world, this world is actually a game, and I must be one of the character cards... Is Master a character card too? I wonder if Master's artwork is alluring...

Such a thought inappropriately popped into Xiao Lin's mind... Of course, it was purely from an appreciative standpoint, with no unhealthy intentions.

A gentleman appreciates beauty without lust, driven by emotion, restrained by propriety; he admires beauty, not lust.

With this thought, Xiao Lin suddenly found his laughter abruptly disappearing.

It came like a flood, but left without a trace.

In an instant, Xiao Lin bizarrely felt like he had been dumped by a heartbreaker.

Go away! Go away!

Quickly dismissing this strange notion, Xiao Lin moved slightly, and the spiritual energy supporting him dissipated on its own.

"Senior Brother, are you okay now?" Noticing the laughter had stopped, Ning Yunmiao was the first to turn and look at Xiao Lin, delighted.

"Yes, I'm fine," Xiao Lin replied, swiftly reaching out to capture the surrounding Image Preservation Stones.

However, just as he raised his hand, those stones seemed to receive a command, transforming into streaks of light and flying skyward, disappearing in an instant.

Damn!

Xiao Lin looked at his empty hand and cursed inwardly.

"Senior Brother, are you okay?" Lu Xingqiu asked with concern. "How's the elixir's effect?"

"I'm fine, perfectly intact, and I even feel the spiritual energy in my body flowing more smoothly. This First-Grade Elixir is truly miraculous." Having missed the Image Preservation Stones, Xiao Lin didn't dwell on it, instead carefully sensing his condition before speaking with a smile.

[Though I'm glad Senior Brother is okay... it's really a pity...]

...But hearing Luo Qingyan's inner voice, his smile stiffened slightly.

"So, Senior Brother, why did the Tribulation Lightning target you just now?" Yu Qiaoxi, unaware of Xiao Lin's expression change, directly voiced her curiosity.

Hearing her question, everyone's gaze shifted to Xiao Lin.

Yu Qiaoxi's question intrigued them as well... After all, from the previous situation, it seemed the Fivefold Tribulation Lightning suddenly turned into Sevenfold just to strike Xiao Lin.

But normally, Sevenfold Tribulation Lightning is reserved for Tribulation Realm experts. Why did Xiao Lin attract Sevenfold Tribulation Lightning?

Could it be that he's so handsome that even the heavens are jealous?