Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 407 - 225 Wang Xiu: I know Wang Xiu’s movements, exchange with your treasures! (8100 words)_1
「Several days later.」
A dense cloud of life essence rose from the back of Spirit Turtle Peak, emitting an endless green light that obscured the sun and filled the air with a radiant, misty glow.
"It’s finally done!" Wang Xiu slowly stood up. In the ice coffin, Luo Binglan’s dignified form was covered in divine splendor, her life essence circulating as if she were a sleeping goddess.
He had repeated his old trick, breaking all the shackles that had prevented Luo Binglan from beginning her cultivation of the Qing Emperor’s Longevity Scripture.
What came next was up to her.
The area was shrouded in a luminous mist, thick with the breath of life. The various spiritual herbs and flowers Wang Xiu had planted were now glowing, absorbing this life essence and becoming even more brilliant. Wildflowers bloomed all over the mountain, and vegetation grew lushly. Several Lingzhi mushrooms the size of human heads sprouted from Luo Binglan’s grave mound, vibrant and practically dripping with essence.
"Master, please continue your practice. I’m going to go get some rest," Wang Xiu said, rubbing his lower back.
The past few days had been grueling. Rapidly initiating both the Snow Ancestor and Luo Binglan into the Qing Emperor’s Longevity Scripture was no simple physical task; the toll it took was immense.
Immersed in her cultivation, Luo Binglan didn’t hear Wang Xiu’s words and gave no response.
Wang Xiu turned and left. Before he went far, he paused, then plucked a few Lingzhi mushrooms from Luo Binglan’s grave to take with him.
I’ll make a chicken and mushroom stew when I get back. I really need to recuperate!
Back in his small courtyard, Wang Xiu took out a piece of dragon bone and used the Fire of Candleholder to melt and forge it into a gigantic bone pot. He then retrieved the carcass of a Flame Spirit Crow from his Space Ring, cleaned it thoroughly, and tossed it directly into the pot.
His harvest from the Ancient Forest of the Holy Realm had been bountiful. Although he had been eating his way through it, there was so much that he still had quite a lot left over. He still had several Space Rings dedicated solely to storing the bodies of those ancient, exotic species. These creatures had extraordinary lineages, and their flesh contained a vast amount of essence. They were more nourishing than many Great Demons, and most importantly, their meat was so delicious it was unforgettable.
Once the Flame Spirit Crow was cooked, auspicious vapors rose from the bone pot and radiant light spilled forth. The aroma pervaded the entire courtyard. Wang Xiu tossed in the Lingzhi, and the fragrance instantly grew richer, enough to make one’s mouth water.
"Ah, that smells incredible..." Wang Xiu’s mouth watered in anticipation of the feast.
"So, this is what you’ve been up to, Junior Brother Wang Xiu! We haven’t seen you in days, and it turns out you were hiding here, secretly eating something delicious..." Xiao Qingyu suddenly appeared outside the courtyard. Her eyes sparkled, her jade-like face glowed, and her enchanting figure was accentuated by her ample chest. Her perfectly straight and slender legs, flawless as carved jade, carried her slowly into the courtyard.
"How could that be? I was just about to go and personally invite you, Senior Sister! You showed up just as I was thinking of you. We must be on the same wavelength!" Wang Xiu hurriedly stood up, smiling as he welcomed Xiao Qingyu and invited her to sit. He then proactively set out a bowl and chopsticks for her.
"Is this the flesh of a Flame Spirit Crow? The concentration of its bloodline is astounding!" Xiao Qingyu was well-versed and recognized it at a glance, surprise twinkling in her beautiful eyes. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
The meat of this type of ancient, exotic species was highly beneficial to cultivators. After just a few bites, a faint rosy glow appeared on Xiao Qingyu’s fair skin, like a pink blush that was irresistibly beautiful.
"If you like it, Senior Sister, I have more. Take some with you when you leave!" Wang Xiu said with a laugh as he ate.
"How is it that I’m busy all day while you, Junior Brother, have the leisure to fuss over food?" Xiao Qingyu shot Wang Xiu a sidelong glance, her tone laced with playful complaint.
"Er... in that case, if you don’t mind, Senior Sister, I’ll cook more often. You can come eat what I make!" Wang Xiu said earnestly.
"Alright, it’s a promise!" Xiao Qingyu smiled, satisfied. Her smile was utterly captivating.
Xiao Qingyu ate gracefully, but her pace was anything but slow. Furthermore, her appetite was considerable. The stew of Flame Spirit Crow and Lingzhi, along with the broth brimming with Spiritual Energy, mostly ended up in her stomach.
It left Wang Xiu dumbfounded.
"Senior Sister... you have an amazing appetite!" Wang Xiu gave her a thumbs-up.
"..." For a rare moment, Xiao Qingyu’s face flushed. With her cheeks warm, she adorably puffed out her proud chest and retorted, "Is there a problem with that?"
"None at all!" Wang Xiu immediately waved his hands.
"That’s more like it!"
After they finished eating, the two walked side-by-side in the small grove outside the courtyard. The sunlight was perfect, casting golden rays upon their shoulders. The slanting light shimmered gently, and a breeze rustled through the trees, creating a very tranquil atmosphere.
"You didn’t come here today just to freeload, did you, Senior Sister?" Wang Xiu asked, tilting his head as they arrived by a lakeside.
"Do you think I have skin as thick as yours?" Xiao Qingyu rolled her eyes at him before her tone turned serious. "A disciple from down the mountain sent word. Someone on the black market is offering a fortune for any and all information related to you...
"Whether it’s details about your cultivation techniques, your network of relationships, or how many treasures you possess! As long as the information is confirmed to be true, it can be exchanged for a handsome reward!"
"How handsome?" Wang Xiu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"A year ago, in Vermilion Bird City, you casually suppressed the thunder tide that erupted from the duel between Junior Sister Ji and the Saint Heir of Longhu. Someone happened to record this with an Imaging Stone and exchanged it for a Superior Grade Spirit Weapon plus fifty thousand Spirit Stones!" Xiao Qingyu said.
"That’s quite a generous offer!" Wang Xiu remarked.
A Superior Grade Spirit Weapon was incredibly valuable. Even the lowest quality ones could sell for over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones in Vermilion Bird City. A finer, more powerful one might even fetch two or three hundred thousand. Even many True Disciples of the great Immortal Sects couldn’t afford Magical Treasures of that level.
To think that a mere Imaging Stone that recorded him in action could be sold for such a high price. The person behind this was truly willing to spend a fortune.
