Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 503: Ling Yuling
At the sound of the voice, Han Li was slightly startled, feeling a bit surprised inside.
Then, on the surface of the sea below, the water rippled. A flash of white light appeared, and a cultivator slowly flew out from within.
This person was dressed in the white robes of the Star Palace, with black hair reaching the shoulders, and a jade-inlaid emerald headband wrapped around the forehead. Their expression was calm as they looked at Han Li.
But when Han Li clearly saw this person's face, he was stunned and showed a look of astonishment.
The face was like white jade, with dark eyebrows extending into the temples, phoenix-like eyes, a refined nose, and red, delicate lips — truly a breathtakingly beautiful person. What was incredible to Han Li was that he could not tell whether this person was male or female.
If it were a woman, the lazy smile at the corner of the mouth and the graceful gestures would be convincing. But if it were a man, the stunning and handsome features, along with an undeniable seductive charm in the brow, would definitely be fatal to men.
"I don’t know your honorable name. I am Ling Yuling, law enforcer of the Star Palace’s external affairs. Thank you, fellow cultivator, for your timely rescue!"
This person's voice was pleasant and melodious, but distinctly androgynous. This made Han Li frown slightly, quietly murmuring to himself.
This person reminded Han Li of Tian Buque from the Heartsong Sect on Tian Nan’s demonic path.
But upon closer thought, the two seemed completely different.
Although Tian Buque was also stunningly beautiful, his every movement and voice clearly revealed his identity as a man.
Yet this Ling Yuling, though moving with masculine mannerisms, had an inexplicable feminine aura, and their voice was deep and magnetic, making it truly difficult to discern their gender.
"I am Han Li. It was merely a small effort just now. Had the other party not forced the issue, I wouldn’t have taken such harsh measures," Han Li said calmly, hiding his surprise.
"No matter what, I am deeply grateful to you." Ling Yuling smiled sweetly, a hint of charm unintentionally spilling forth.
Han Li felt a chill in his heart. Without knowing whether this person was male or female, he could only turn a blind eye to their alluring appearance.
"Fellow cultivator, are you in a hurry to reach Tianxing City? It should already be under lockdown, making entry difficult. If you don’t mind, I would be willing to escort you inside to report your rescue," Ling Yuling suddenly said seriously after the smile vanished and their eyes flickered.
Han Li was somewhat surprised by this offer.
But on second thought, having this person escort him into the city was exactly why he had eliminated the two Rebel Star Alliance cultivators.
That way, he could prove he had no connection to the Rebel Star Alliance.
Now that the other party had taken the initiative, he naturally wouldn’t refuse such a good opportunity, and so he slowly replied with a twitch of his face:
"My secluded mansion is located in Tianxing City. I am indeed rushing home. If entry is truly impossible, then I will trouble you to escort me in, fellow cultivator."
"Not at all. Since you could kill those two cultivators without hesitation, you naturally are qualified to enter without explanation. The Star Palace welcomes you wholeheartedly! But the cultivators pursuing them were not only those two; there were several others with considerable magical power. We should leave this place quickly," Ling Yuling said happily upon hearing Han Li’s words, their eyes sparkling and bright.
Han Li said nothing and nodded slightly. The two then transformed into pale blue and white streaks of light, flying swiftly toward Tianxing City.
Along the way, Han Li curiously observed Ling Yuling carefully.
Ling Yuling’s white robe was somewhat loose, and from the outside, no gender traits were discernible. But upon closer inspection, Han Li noticed the absence of an Adam’s apple.
However, this alone was not enough to confirm Ling Yuling as female. From what he knew, some strange cultivation techniques could invert yin and yang, altering certain gender characteristics. Could Ling Yuling be practicing such a technique?