Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 392 - 221 Ji Yan: Your Loving Relationship Doesn’t Include Me? (8200 words)_1
"You just went through a major battle, so you must be exhausted," Zhuo Canglang said after adding Wang Xiu to the group chat. "Go back and get some rest. I’ll notify you in the group once the details for the Enthronement Ceremony are finalized!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"Martial Uncle, where is my Master? Why haven’t I seen her?" Wang Xiu had been wanting to ask this for a while, as he hadn’t seen Luo Binglan when he first arrived.
"Alas! The situation was urgent, so she was forced to interrupt her slumber. After going through a fierce battle, she expended a great deal of energy. Now... she’s resting next door. You can go see her, but it’s best not to disturb her too much," Zhuo Canglang sighed, a trace of concern flashing in his eyes.
"I understand. Thank you, Martial Uncle!" Wang Xiu’s expression turned grim as he bowed and left.
He went to the next cabin and saw a White Jade Coffin suspended in midair. It was emitting runes and surrounded by Formations that were providing a steady supply of life essence.
"Master, are you alright?" Wang Xiu approached, tapped on the coffin, and asked in a low voice.
"I’m not dying just yet!" After a moment, Luo Binglan’s voice came from inside the coffin. It was very clear and pleasant to the ear.
Wang Xiu relaxed. Her voice sounded full of energy, so she was likely not seriously injured.
"I heard about your performance this time. You did well and didn’t bring shame to me! You have my style from back in the day!" Luo Binglan said with satisfaction.
[Ding!]
[Detected someone boasting nearby, congratulations Host for gaining Mana +2,999!]
"Thank you for the praise, Master. By the way, I acquired quite a few spirit herbs and precious medicines from the Holy Academy. Would you like to see if there’s anything you could use?"
With a flip of his palm, the space before Wang Xiu was immediately enveloped by a dense, dazzling light. Shimmering radiance filled every corner, and a vast amount of life essence rolled in, so substantial it seemed like it could flow like water on the ground.
A multitude of spirit fruits and Precious Medicines emitted brilliant, sacred light, creating a spectacle akin to a starry sea.
Silence fell within the White Jade Coffin.
Wang Xiu called out three times before Luo Binglan’s voice finally came from inside, sounding somewhat incredulous. "Don’t tell me you emptied out the entire Ancient Sanctuary?"
"How could I?" Wang Xiu chuckled, pausing slightly before adding, "At most, just a small half!"
After another moment of silence, a "BANG" came from inside the White Jade Coffin, like someone clapping their hands.
"...Good kid. You’re even more ruthless than I was back in the day!"
Luo Binglan was very pleased. In her own time, she had robbed and plundered far and wide, terrorizing countless prodigies of her generation, and was called one of the greatest menaces in tens of thousands of years by the Holy Ancestors in the Holy Academy.
The number of spirit herbs, Precious Medicines, and heavenly treasures she had amassed paled in comparison to what Wang Xiu had now.
They weren’t even on the same level.
As expected of the disciple she had taught. He was truly a chip off the old block, carrying on the glorious tradition.
"Fragrant Shell Grass, Serpent Lotus, Precious Colt Blossom, the sinews of an Elephant-Swallowing Salamander..."
Wang Xiu brought back many heavenly treasures, but few were useful to Luo Binglan.
After all, Luo Binglan wasn’t suffering from any injuries. She was lacking life force. What she urgently needed was more lifespan.
Even in the Ancient Sanctuary, heavenly treasures that could extend one’s lifespan were rare, and each one was incredibly precious.
Moreover, some spirit medicines were only effective the first time they were consumed. Luo Binglan had already taken many in the past, which further narrowed down her options.
Fortunately, there were still some that could be of use.
In the end, Luo Binglan selected two spirit medicines: a crimson fruit and a snow-white Lingzhi. Both emitted glowing auras and a rich medicinal fragrance before being absorbed into the White Jade Coffin.
The next moment, the White Jade Coffin began to glow as a thick Life Essence billowed forth from within.
"I need to refine the medicinal power!" Luo Binglan’s voice was even fuller now. These two spirit medicines would be a huge help in alleviating her immediate crisis.
Wang Xiu understood. He did not disturb her further and turned to leave.
...
「Shortly afterward.」
The flying vessel returned to the Sanqing Immortal Sect.
Carrying Luo Binglan’s coffin, Wang Xiu returned to Spirit Turtle Peak with Jiang Ling’er.
It had been over a year since he’d last been back.
Far from appearing desolate, the peak was even more bustling than Wang Xiu remembered. People were coming and going in a constant stream.
The place had clearly become a new hub for the young disciples of the Sanqing Immortal Sect.
Besides the swarm of people at the entrance to the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm, a trading area had also been set up. Many disciples had set up stalls to exchange their spoils, and some had even opened teahouses and taverns just outside the Secret Realm’s entrance.
It was an incredibly lively scene.
Wang Xiu was taken aback by these changes but also pleasantly surprised. He was thrilled to see Spirit Turtle Peak so full of life.
Not only were there more people, but there were now places where one could sit down for a drink and a good boast.
This was fantastic!
After taking a look around, Wang Xiu headed straight for the loan hall.
"Senior Sister Xiao!"
"Well, well, look who’s back?" Having not seen him in over a year, Xiao Qingyu had grown even more stunning. She had a slender waist, a soft, full figure, fair skin, and gracefully curved eyebrows.
Though still a young woman, her curves were more mature and graceful than those of many sophisticated ladies. She exuded a unique charm from within.
Cradling a Little White Tiger, she gently stroked its fur as she swayed gracefully toward Wang Xiu. She said with feigned annoyance, "You heartless man. So you finally remembered to come back? Anyone who didn’t know better would’ve thought you died out there..."
"Senior Sister, how could you say that? This is my home. Where else would I go if not back here?" Wang Xiu smiled, taking the heavy Little White Tiger from Xiao Qingyu’s arms and teasing it for a moment.
The Little White Tiger opened its mouth comfortably and yawned. It was utterly adorable.
"Oh, stop it. You were out there living the high life, a renowned figure with beauties by your side. You were so happy you forgot all about coming home!" Xiao Qingyu sighed and rolled her eyes. "Unlike me, born for a life of hard work, still having to manage all these trivial matters on Spirit Turtle Peak for you!"
"Senior Sister, you’ve got me all wrong! I wasn’t enjoying any luxuries out there; I really did almost die several times! But whenever I thought of you, Senior Sister, waiting for me to return to Spirit Turtle Peak, my fighting spirit would surge. That’s how I managed to pull through on several occasions when I was on the brink..."
