Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 565: Soul Swap

Chapter 565: Chapter 565: Soul Swap

A cavernous ruin.

All the villagers stood there, silent.

After all, this catastrophe had destroyed half of the caverns.

Add to that, many of the external passageways had been blown apart.

How they would live in the future was uncertain.

At that moment, Ni Chang stood in front of the Holy Maiden Hall, clad in white.

She looked resolutely at the thousands of villagers.

"I have already contacted external forces, and it shouldn’t take long for the relief supplies to arrive. Although the caverns are destroyed, the people are still here. As long as we are alive, we can start over. I believe that after this ordeal, the caverns will surely experience new changes. Moreover, I will enact new laws to ensure the caverns keep up with the times and gain new living facilities. This destruction will definitely lead to the rebirth of the caverns, fostering better development," she said.

Her speech had indeed uplifted people’s hearts.

As long as one is alive, there is always hope.

Ni Chang then stepped back to the top floor of the Holy Maiden Hall.

When she pushed open the door, the usually dignified woman bounced in energetically.

She grabbed Zhao Jiaqi’s hand and, with excitement, said to her, "How was it, did I sound convincing?"

"Very much so, and you spoke well. I knew you could do it," Zhao Jiaqi replied with a shy smile, now lacking her usual carefree air.

Because just now, the two of them had swapped bodies.

The soul inside Saint Ni Chang at this moment was Zhao Jiaqi.

And Ni Chang had taken over Zhao Jiaqi’s body.

"Alright, but make sure you come back soon, I’m afraid of giving us away," Zhao Jiaqi, though now with the appearance of Ni Chang, was still somewhat nervous.

After all, lying was undoubtedly the hardest thing for her.

"Don’t worry. Just speak less, and no one will pressure you. The reconstruction tasks will also be handled by subordinates. You just focus on using ’Thousand Cranes Seek the Caverns’ to continue searching for new exits. Also, you can thoroughly understand and integrate the magical laws I’ve left you with. Time will pass quickly," Ni Chang reassured her.

Excitement was palpable for Ni Chang as she was preparing to leave the caverns for the first time.

Having taken on Zhao Jiaqi’s appearance, her departure this time would truly be unbeknownst to all.

"You... you promised me... not to eat recklessly," Zhao Jiaqi said, looking at her own body and then at Lin Fan.

With pursed lips and an unwilling face, she stepped up to him.

"I’m warning you... keep control of your lower half. If I find out you’ve done anything to my body, watch out, I’ll cripple you."

"It seems you really mind me touching your body," Lin Fan remarked, rubbing his nose with a sly smile.

"No kidding, it’s disgusting, so you better keep your hands to yourself," Zhao Jiaqi retorted, pouting.

The thought of him touching her body made her thoroughly uncomfortable.

"But Ni Chang doesn’t seem to mind when I touch her body, so maybe I should take the opportunity to touch her properly?" Lin Fan teased, reaching out towards Zhao Jiaqi playfully.

She dodged in alarm.

"Alright, stop teasing her. We can leave now," Ni Chang quickly intervened upon seeing Zhao Jiaqi’s distress.

Having gone through the trials in Golden City, her personality had become much more cheerful.

And now with Zhao Jiaqi’s body, she felt nothing was out of line for her to do.

"Then I’ll leave the caverns in your hands, Great Holy Maiden!" Lin Fan said with a laugh, wrapping his arms around Ni Chang’s waist and walking out with her.

Watching them leave, Zhao Jiaqi suddenly felt a sense of desolation.

The thought of being trapped within these caverns made her finally understand the loneliness Ni Chang had endured over the years.

"Once you two have had enough fun, come back and get me early, don’t forget about me, and remember not to eat recklessly," Zhao Jiaqi advised, her voice tinged with sadness.

However, Ni Chang at the moment, excitedly holding Lin Fan’s hand, walked out of the Holy Maiden Hall.

"By the way, this is the ’Exotic Beast Theory’ you wanted. It also includes records of the Nuwa physique," Ni Chang said as she pulled an old, worn book from her bosom.

This was what Lin Fan had been seeking.

"Now with your brilliance, the book isn’t that important. Besides, I’ve already unraveled the mystery of my birth. Next, I’ll find my parents and solve the peculiarities within my body," said Lin Fan, taking the ’Exotic Beast Theory’ and setting his gaze with determination.

Learning that he was a descendant of a demon-slaying lineage filled him with immense pride.

But the power inside him that could lead him to lose himself, what did that represent?

As well as why he had been abandoned, it once again surged to the forefront of his mind.

"I believe, there will be answers to everything."

Ni Chang held Lin Fan’s hand tightly.

Since she had decided, not to reveal that Lin Fan was the ancestor of the Five Corpses.

She would then stay by his side forever.

Of course, she would also prepare the Demon-Subduing Pestle that Huanji mentioned.

If such a day did arise, she would personally drive it through his chest.

"Are you ready?"

Lin Fan, completely unaware of Ni Chang’s inner thoughts.

Walked all the way to the entrance of a cave.

This was the new passageway Zhao Jiaqi had just discovered.

"I must say, this brat has really learned something useful this time; it’s very beneficial to Holy Maiden Hall, although there’s only one secret passage and one waterway for now. At least it’s feasible for transport of construction timber and such."

Lin Fan, with Ni Chang’s hand in his, walked together through the secret passageway.

At this moment, Ni Chang was so excited she could barely speak.

After all, this would be her first time leaving Holy Maiden Hall.

Leaving the place that nearly trapped her for her whole life.

In less than an hour, the distant light made Ni Chang so excited she could hardly contain herself.

Having never seen the sun before, her heart began to beat faster with excitement.

Finally, when a few meters remained, she stopped in her tracks.

She stared blankly at the light she had never seen before.

"What’s wrong?"

Lin Fan stopped, puzzled, looking at Ni Chang’s face.

Even though she was in Zhao Jiaqi’s body now.

The soul within made this body seem even colder.

Her demeanor had completely transformed.

"I... am scared!"

After a long silence, Ni Chang finally spoke.

Light, something so ordinary to most people.

For her, it was an unprecedented phenomenon.

A panic deep from her soul prevented her from moving any further.

"Don’t be afraid, I’ll be by your side."

Lin Fan said with a smile, gripping Ni Chang’s hand tightly.

Having lived underground for over twenty years, today would completely change her life.

"Yes!"

Lin Fan’s encouragement restored Ni Chang’s confidence.

Taking a deep breath, she held Lin Fan’s hand tightly.

And together, they stepped out of the cave.

When the dazzling sunlight fell on her.

The unprecedented warmth nearly made her feel petrified.

At this moment, she experienced the true heat.

And finally understood what it meant for spring to be brilliant.

"Thank you for being with me!"

With tears in her eyes, Ni Chang looked up, fixated on Lin Fan.

This level of reality, which had never even appeared in her dreams, moved her to tears.

"Silly girl, I will be by your side for life, this is just the beginning."

Lin Fan personally wiped the tears from Ni Chang’s eyes.

At this moment, her heart also flashed with many grievances.

Trapped in Huanji’s dream, she had endured far too much.

But in this instance, she felt it was all worth it.

"I now finally understand why Jiaqi wears such cool clothing... but... can you find me some clothes? I’m not used to this!"

Brushing away her tears, Ni Chang looked at the hot pants and tank top of Zhao Jiaqi’s.

This style of dress was something she was very unaccustomed to.

"No problem, after we return, I’ll take you there, show you what true prosperity is."

Lin Fan pinched her nose playfully.

The blissful date was just beginning.