My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1226 Return
With the fall of Blackwing, the haze of the nightmare world began to dissipate, replaced by light and fresh air.

Zhou Xing fell to the ground exhausted, and he felt his consciousness begin to blur. At this moment, Ling Xue appeared beside him, and she gently helped him up: "You did it, Zhou Xing. You have broken the curse, and now you can go back to your world." Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's grateful eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that this journey had taught him many valuable life lessons and made him meet a respectable friend.

When Zhou Xing opened his eyes again, he found himself back in front of the mountain gate of Haoqing Sect. The sun was hanging high in the blue sky, and everything seemed so familiar and kind. He stood up, took a deep breath of the free air, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. He knew that although he had returned to the real world, his heart had been changed forever by that fantastic experience.

During a night patrol, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue discovered a hidden underground passage. They decided to explore it in depth, hoping to find more clues about this world. However, deep in the passage, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue relied on their firm belief and tacit cooperation to repel the enemy's attacks again and again. However, just as they were about to win, a huge mutant beast suddenly appeared in front of them.

This mutant beast was huge and powerful, and every attack was devastating. Although Zhou Xing and Ling Xue tried their best to resist, they were still suppressed by its powerful force. Just when they were about to fall into a desperate situation, Zhou Xing suddenly had an idea and used the advantage of the terrain to lead the mutant beast into a narrow space.

In this space, the mutant beast's power was restricted and could not be exerted. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack and finally defeated it. However, this battle also made them pay a heavy price - Zhou Xing's injuries worsened and Ling Xue fell ill due to overwork.

After returning to the base, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue received a warm welcome and respectful gazes from the people. Their heroic deeds spread throughout the base and they became heroes in the hearts of the people. However, for them, this battle was just the beginning of rebirth and hope.

During his recuperation, Zhou Xing deeply reflected on his past and future. He realized that he had fallen in love with this challenging and dangerous world and the female commander Ling Xue who fought alongside him. He decided to stay and continue to protect this base and the people here with Ling Xue.

During this time, Ling Xue also re-examined her feelings for Zhou Xing. She found that she had fallen deeply in love with this brave and wise man. She decided to put aside her past concerns, bravely face her feelings, and create their future together with Zhou Xing.

In the court of Linyuan State, the powerful official Zhou Xing was immersed in the government affairs controlled by his iron-blooded wrist. However, an unexpected broken void incident dragged him into an unknown world - the modern doomsday era.

When Zhou Xing woke up, he found himself in the ruins of an unfamiliar city. Surrounded by collapsed buildings and wandering zombies, the air was filled with the smell of death. He was shocked to find that the power and status in his hands seemed useless in this world.

In order to survive, Zhou Xing began to look for food and water. By chance, he met a team fighting zombies. They were brave and fearless, and their cooperation gave Zhou Xing a glimmer of hope.

This team comes from Hongchen Base, a gathering place for survivors dedicated to resisting zombies and mutant plants and animals. Their female commander Ling Xue is a heroic, wise and brave woman. She welcomes Zhou Xing's arrival and invites him to join Hongchen Base.

At the Hongchen Base, Zhou Xing gradually adapted to the rules of this world. He found that although this world was full of dangers and challenges, the solidarity and mutual assistance among people made him feel warm.

As a commander, Ling Xue not only has excellent strategic vision and command ability, but also has rich survival experience and skills. She led the team to fight fiercely with zombies and mutant plants and animals.

Zhou Xing also actively participated in it. He used his wisdom and experience to provide the team with many valuable suggestions and strategies. He and Ling Xue analyzed the enemy's weaknesses, formulated tactics, and jointly responded to various crises.

In one battle, they encountered a huge mutant beast. This monster was extremely powerful, with thick skin and flesh, and ordinary weapons could not hurt it at all. Facing such a powerful enemy, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue did not retreat. They calmly analyzed the situation and formulated a detailed battle plan.

Zhou Xing used his skills and agility to attract the monster's attention and create an attack opportunity for Ling Xue. Ling Xue took the opportunity to launch a fatal attack and successfully defeated the monster. This victory not only allowed them to obtain valuable supplies and resources, but also greatly boosted the team's morale and confidence.

After experiencing the test of life and death together, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue gradually warmed up. They admired each other's talents and courage, and supported each other through difficulties one after another.

However, just when they were about to get together, a sudden disaster broke their peaceful life. The zombie virus mutated and became more ferocious and difficult to deal with. At the same time, mutant animals and plants began to frantically attack human gatherings.

Faced with such a dilemma, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue had to work together to deal with it. They led the team to run around, looking for a safe place and a solution.

In that turbulent era, Zhou Xing was born into an ordinary merchant family. His mother died of illness when he was young, leaving him to depend on his indifferent father and strict stepmother. His stepmother always had a grudge against his arrival, thinking that he was the root of his mother's misfortune, so she was full of criticism and injustice towards his growth. Whenever night fell, the lights in the house were bright, but Zhou Xing's room was often accompanied by only a faint candlelight to spend the long night.

At school, Zhou Xing was ridiculed and excluded by his classmates because of his poor family background. But he did not sink into despair. Instead, he studied harder, hoping to change his fate. His intelligence and talent gradually showed up in his studies, and his grades were always among the best. However, such excellence was not recognized by his stepmother. She always held him to a higher standard and even hesitated to praise him when he achieved excellent results.

Zhou Xing's heart is filled with a desire for freedom and a vision for the future. He secretly vowed in his heart that one day he would leave this oppressive family and create a world of his own with his own hands. He knew that this road would not be smooth, but he also believed that as long as he persevered, there would always be a dawn.

As time passed, Zhou Xing finally reached adulthood. With reluctance to accept the past and longing for the future, he resolutely left the suffocating home. His steps were firm, and his eyes were shining with the desire for freedom and the pursuit of success.

Zhou Xing, a newbie, had no resources or background, and had to start from scratch. He chose the most difficult way - setting up a street stall and starting with the most basic transactions. Before the first ray of sunlight in the morning illuminated the earth, Zhou Xing had already appeared in a corner of the market with his small stall cart. His voice was loud and contagious, attracting passers-by to stop. Although his products were simple, each one was the result of his careful selection and careful management.

The morning dew was still hanging on the tips of the green grass, and the sun pierced through the mist and shone on Zhou Xing's resolute face. He was wearing the iconic green clothes of the Haoqing Sect, with a long sword hanging around his waist. This was his first time going out for training after becoming the chief disciple. His heart was full of desire for the unknown world and the expectation of self-proof. In a dense forest entangled by ancient vines, Zhou Xing found an ancient altar hidden behind a rock. The symbols on the altar were already blurred, but under the sunlight, they seemed to be flashing with a strange light. Out of curiosity, Zhou Xing reached out and touched one of the symbols. Suddenly, a powerful force swallowed him, the surrounding scenery began to rotate, and the whistling of the wind sounded in his ears.

When everything calmed down, Zhou Xing found himself standing in a strange place. There was a strange atmosphere in the air, and all around were twisted trees and floating light spots. Everything seemed so unreal. He realized that he might have mistakenly entered an unknown world - the world of nightmare spirits.

In this new world full of unknowns, Zhou Xing knew that his journey of experience had just begun.

Zhou Xing's footsteps seemed particularly heavy in this unfamiliar land. He walked through the twisted woods, taking every step carefully, fearing that he might trigger some unknown danger. Just as he was trying to find a way out, a light figure suddenly appeared in his sight.

It was a woman, her face was as delicate as a sculpture, and her eyes were shining with a cold light. She was wearing a black long skirt, the hem of which fluttered gently in the breeze, as if blending into the night. Behind her followed several creatures of different shapes, and their eyes revealed a weirdness that did not belong to this world.

"Who are you? Where is this place?" Zhou Xing asked vigilantly, gripping the hilt of the sword tightly.

The woman's voice was as clear as ice crystals: "My name is Ling Xue, and this is the world of nightmare spirits. Where are you from, mortal?"

Zhou Xing was shocked. He had never expected that he had actually entered the legendary other world. He quickly calmed down and replied, "I am Zhou Xing, from the human world. I don't know how I ended up here."

Ling Xue's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Human? It's rare for you to break into my territory. Since you are here, let me see if you are qualified to stay here."

Before he finished speaking, the creature behind Ling Xue had already pounced on Zhou Xing. Zhou Xing swung his sword to fight back, the sword light and the black shadow intertwined, making a harsh collision sound. The battle was extremely fierce, but Zhou Xing gradually found the opponent's flaws with his extraordinary martial arts and calm mind.

Finally, Zhou Xing defeated the last creature with a precise sword move. Seeing this, Ling Xue smiled and said, "Not bad, mortal, you are stronger than I thought. Come with me, I will take you to meet my people."

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Following Ling Xue's steps, Zhou Xing passed through a maze-like path formed by a dark forest. They finally came to an ancient castle built of black stone. The spire of the castle pierced through the clouds, looking gloomy and mysterious. The gate of the castle slowly opened, and a cold wind blew in their faces, carrying an indescribable strange breath.

The interior of the castle was even more bizarre than the exterior. The walls were covered with all kinds of strange decorations, each of which emitted a faint glow and seemed to be made of special magical materials. Zhou walked in it and felt a depressing atmosphere enveloping the entire space.

Ling Xue led Zhou Xing through corridors and finally arrived at a spacious hall. In the center of the hall was a tall throne, on which sat an old-looking Nightmare Elf. His eyes flashed with a deep light, as if he could see into people's hearts.

"Is this person a human?" The voice on the throne was low and majestic. He was a wise man among the Nightmare Elves, named Night Shadow.

Ling Xue nodded in response: "Yes, he accidentally broke into our world."

Ye Ying turned his gaze to Zhou Xing, as if assessing his worth: "Human, your presence may bring changes to our world. Are you willing to become our ally?"

Zhou Xing was shocked. He did not expect that his arrival would attract so much attention. He answered cautiously: "I am willing to learn more about this world, but I must find a way to return to the human world."

Yeying smiled slightly: "Very good, we can give you this opportunity. However, you must pass our test."

At this moment, a tense atmosphere suddenly enveloped the entire hall. Several Nightmare Elves hurried in and reported that an unknown force was approaching their territory. Ye Ying's face became serious: "It seems that our enemies have noticed the existence of humans."

Ye Ying's words echoed in the hall, and Zhou Xing felt unprecedented pressure. He knew that his appearance might bring trouble to this mysterious world. Under Ye Ying's arrangement, Zhou Xing accepted a series of tests, including sparring with the warriors of the Nightmare Elves, solving complex magic puzzles, and going deep into the forest to find rare medicinal herbs.

In these tests, Zhou Xing showed his intelligence and perseverance. He not only won the respect of the Nightmare Elf warriors, but also gradually gained the trust of Ling Xue. Ling Xue began to reveal to him more secrets about this world, including the history, culture and grievances between the Nightmare Elf and other races.

One night, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue sat on the roof of the castle, looking up at the starry sky. Ling Xue told her story. It turned out that she was a princess of this world, exiled to the outside world because of a coup. She had been looking for an opportunity to regain the throne and fight for a better future for her people.

As Zhou Xing listened to Ling Xue's story, an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He began to realize that there was an unspeakable connection between himself and this world. He decided to help Ling Xue realize her wish.

However, just as their hearts gradually approached...