Chapter 38 The Dai Family's Thoughts
Many cultivators rushed to the training ground and, after making some inquiries, learned that Wu Shaogan had quickly rented the best training room, paying the price of a Xuanzhu (mysterious pearl) for it.
Since it is the best, the blockade is naturally the most stringent.
Therefore, they could only see the tightly closed door and the extremely strong sealing power flowing on it from the steward's words.
The head steward of the training ground noticed the commotion and came out to greet the guests with a smile.
After hearing the whole story, the head steward was slightly surprised, but he kept his smile and said politely, "Since Young Master has already entered the cultivation room, it is not appropriate for our shop to knock on your door. Why don't you all go back first?"
Any force that dares to open a training ground must ensure the safety of its guests, and must take a firm stance against anyone who tries to disturb it.
Therefore, most training grounds have a significant history, or are involved with the largest local powers.
The mastermind behind most of the cultivation rooms in Huxing City is City Lord Xiao.
The city lord arrived with many guards, and his personal attendants were all cultivators at the Fusion Realm. He also had many high-grade array plates, so he had the confidence to do so.
Therefore, this training room is very trustworthy, and many guests come and go.
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Many cultivators acted impulsively, but now that they've been distracted, they've calmed down and naturally turned back.
Ultimately, they were simply curious about the treasure that could make Wu Shaogan lose his composure.
Moreover, this treasure was obtained from an intermediate-level blind box, and all the cultivators were eager to know just how much Wu Shaogan had earned.
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While everyone was crowding around to find Wu Shaogan, Xiang Lin gave the restaurant staff some tips and then quietly blended into the crowd.
Xiang Lin was always cautious. Although he didn't know what treasure his two masters had obtained, their reaction indicated that things were not simple. Just in case, before the news spread, he quickly returned to the inn, took Zhong Da and the others away, and rented a cultivation room for them as well.
In this way, any trouble that may arise can be minimized.
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When the training room was completely sealed off, Wu Shaogan put Zhong Cai down.
Zhong used a soundproof array plate, which immediately blocked the two people's voices after being activated.
The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
We had rehearsed a few times before, and the actual performance went fairly smoothly.
Zhong Cai teased, "Old Wu, your 'pupil contraction' technique is quite impressive, coupled with an almost imperceptible 'facial change,' the reactions are very natural. If this were in my previous life, I would be a star descended from the heavens, and with a little more practice, I could sweep all the major awards!"
Wu Shaogan said helplessly, "It's just about controlling your body. You can do whatever you want."
Zhong Cai immediately denied it: "No, I can't."
The two sat down on the spot while talking.
Wu Shaogan sat cross-legged in a cultivation posture, then took out the fake lump of solidified fat, activated his profound energy, and destroyed it completely.
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "That's good now. Even if this cultivation room is unreliable and someone dares to break in, all they'll see is you refining 'Azure Sea and Sky'."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Azure Sea and Sky is far less stable than Soul Essence and Spiritual Heart, but fortunately, it is used for a shorter period of time."
Zhong Cai chimed in, "So we only need to stay here for two or three days, and you'll be able to walk out in your prime, perfectly legitimate!"
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The blind box shop was crowded and noisy, and it had recently become quite famous among lower-level cultivators. Before long, the news that Wu Shaogan might have opened a good item spread throughout the entire city.
The cultivators who were watching at the time did not recognize the rare and precious material, but those with sharp eyes could see its image clearly, and some who were skilled in painting even drew it out—yet almost no one recognized it.
If they recognized him directly, the excitement would subside after a while, and people would turn their attention to the latest news. But since they couldn't recognize him, and Wu Shaogan valued him highly, the discussions became even more lively.
Naturally, blind box shops, which were originally only of interest to the younger generation, have gradually come into the view of some cultivators who practice consecration and enlightenment.
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Li Xiaowei was the first customer of the blind box shop. After that, she would go there to take a look whenever she saved up some money. Even if she didn't buy anything, she would often join in the fun.
Although she wasn't there when the intermediate blind boxes were opened that day, she later found a drawing of the treasure and excitedly prepared to take it back to her family to check it out.
Wei Jian, who also enjoys opening boxes, has recently found himself "like-minded" with Li Xiaowei, and their relationship has improved slightly.
After meeting her on the road, Wei Jian also asked Li Xiaowei for a copy of the picture, intending to ask his elders about it—so he could show it off to the Li family girl later.
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After returning to the Wei family home, Wei Jian went straight to see his grandmother.
My grandmother was a member of the Zhao family. She was well-read when she was in the family and she doted on Wei Jian.
Upon seeing Wei Jian arrive, Zhao Qing smiled and waved, saying, "What brings you here today?"
Wei Jian immediately noticed that beside his grandmother was a beautiful woman who looked similar to her and had a somewhat worried expression; this was none other than his grandmother's younger sister, Zhao Lan.
He immediately greeted them: "Greetings, Grandmother, Great-Aunt."
After speaking, Wei Jian sat down on the other side of Zhao Qing.
Zhao Lan remembered Wei Jian and smiled at him.
Zhao Qing teased again, "Didn't you go to that shop today? Or are you out of money again?"
Wei Jian got straight to the point: "It's about the blind boxes. Grandmother, look—" He took out a portrait and handed it over, "A customer opened a mid-level blind box and got this treasure, but nobody can identify it. I don't recognize it either, so I've come to ask Grandmother for help."
Zhao Qing naturally wouldn't refuse such a small favor, so he took the portrait and unfolded it with pleasure.
Zhao Lan also glanced at it.
Upon seeing it, Zhao Lan snatched it away!
Zhao Qing and Wei Jian were both stunned.
Zhao Lan darted to Wei Jian's side again, grabbed him, and asked urgently, "Who did you say got this treasure? Tell me! Tell me quickly! Who was it?"
Wei Jian was in excruciating pain from being gripped, but how could someone with the strength of the Heavenly Guidance Realm possibly defeat someone with the Enlightenment Realm?
Zhao Qing quickly grabbed Zhao Lan's hand.
Zhao Lan realized that she had just made Wei Jian's face turn pale with pain, so she quickly let go, but her expression was still very anxious.
Zhao Qing frowned and said, "I've never seen this before. Do you recognize it?"
Zhao Lan gave a wry smile, not answering immediately, but looking at Wei Jian and saying hurriedly, "It's a long story. Good grandson, tell me first, who has it fallen into our hands? If we're a step too late, it will be too late."
Seeing her so anxious, Wei Jian immediately replied, "It was opened by Wu Shaogan."
Upon receiving a reply, Zhao Lan immediately stood up, but quickly remembered something and hurriedly asked, "Do you know where he is?"
Wei Jian said, "He went into seclusion in the cultivation room as soon as he opened this thing."
Zhao Lan was struck dumb, and stopped in her tracks as she was about to leave.
Then, she slumped weakly against the soft couch, her face full of disappointment.
Seeing this, Zhao Qing felt a little sorry for him, but he also understood.
"This thing...could it be the Azure Sea and Sky you've been looking for?"
Zhao Lan nodded wearily.
Wei Jian was unaware of the reason, but Zhao Qing whispered a few words to him.
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Zhao Lan was a disciple of the Cangshan Sect. In her youth, she and her senior brother fell in love and became Daoist partners.
Later, during a training exercise, Zhao Lan's senior brother, Xue Lin, died while saving her.
Zhao Lan was in great pain, but upon returning home, she discovered she was pregnant. She managed to pull herself together, went back to the Zhao family to give birth, and named her only son Zhao Xue in memory of her beloved.
Later, Zhao Lan devoted herself to Zhao Xue. Zhao Xue's temperament and appearance were similar to Xue Lin's, and Zhao Lan felt even more maternal towards him.
Unfortunately, Zhao Xue also encountered danger during one of his training sessions and had to use his companion treasure to defend himself and escape.
At that time, he was only a cultivator at the Heavenly Guidance Realm, and his companion treasure had not yet been consecrated. It was completely destroyed in the process of resisting.
From then on, Zhao Xue shut himself away from home, transforming from a spirited young talent into a gloomy and self-deprecating wastrel.
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Zhao Lan was heartbroken.
If this continues, Zhao Xue will die at the age of 100.
Zhao Lan frantically searched through the books in her family and sect, and finally learned about three kinds of rare and precious materials that could restore a cultivator's aptitude.
This azure sea and sky is one of them.
In her search, Zhao Lan wandered for many years, venturing into many dangerous places.
Therefore, her strength gradually broke through to the Enlightenment Realm, and she also accumulated a considerable fortune.
However, such rare and precious materials are extremely rare. Zhao Lan only saw one Gathering Spirit Fruit once at an auction in a third-level city.
The Spirit Gathering Fruit is not a real fruit, but something that grows naturally. After consuming it, one can reunite the gates of the soul and reopen the secret treasures—and once summoned, it will inevitably be of Earth grade.
However, it was at that high-profile auction that Zhao Lan realized just how poor she was.
Before long, the Gathering Spirit Fruit was fought over by several major forces, and the price soared to the sky, taking hundreds of thousands of high-grade Xuan stones to win it.
Zhao Lan was extremely disappointed, but there was nothing she could do.
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Zhao Lan searched for many years afterward, but to no avail.
Even today, Zhao Lan saw the azure sea and sky in the pictures brought by Wei Jian!
Azure Sea and Sky is one of the more common treasures she knows, and there is some information that allows her to go and explore it.
Its uses are not as good as the Spirit Gathering Fruit, but if you're not too unlucky, it can really restore your aptitude!
When Wei Jian mentioned that it was in Wu Shaogan's hands, Zhao Lan still held a sliver of hope—what if he didn't recognize it? Would she have a chance to buy it? Even if the price was high, it didn't matter; she could still seek help from her master in the sect.
But the phrase "entered the cultivation room" made Zhao Lan realize that she had already missed her chance.
Zhao Lan doesn't pay much attention to the younger generation. She only noticed Wu Shaogan because he had also had his qualifications revoked and she had shared a similar experience with Zhao Qing.
Wu Shaogan is about to be reinstated.
But her Xue'er...
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Zhao Lan's eyes reddened, and she almost couldn't hold back her tears.
Wei Jian had heard about Uncle Zhao Xue, but he didn't connect the two things.
Seeing his great-aunt so heartbroken, he felt a little guilty.
Wei Jian, on a sudden impulse, offered an unreliable suggestion: "Great-aunt, why don't you go and buy some intermediate blind boxes too?"
Zhao Lan looked over here.
Wei Jian said, "If that shop can even put something like this in blind boxes, maybe they have more? Open a few more blind boxes, and maybe you can get something else too? Even if you don't get this kind, maybe you can get something else?"
Zhao Lan quickly snapped out of her immense frustration, and a glimmer of hope gradually appeared on her face.
Wei Jian quickly added, "But this stuff is all about luck. You can imagine that they're not going to do it at a loss. If you're really going to open blind boxes, you should be prepared."
Zhao Lan's emotions had calmed down considerably, and her voice became calmer. She said, "Good child, your great-aunt knows your feelings." Then, she could no longer sit still. After saying goodbye to her sister, she quickly left.
Wei Jian remained in the house, looking at his grandmother innocently.
Zhao Qing sighed softly, but did not blame Wei Jian for recommending the "blind box".
Although it might waste a lot of our family's wealth, it's still a dream.
Otherwise, how could the younger sister bear the thought that Wu Shaogan, who had only been disabled for less than a year, could recover smoothly, while her beloved son had been seeking it for more than ten years without success?
Furthermore...
Zhao Qing now also feels that the origin of that blind box shop is amazing, and it can also be called a stroke of luck.
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After leaving the Wei family, Zhao Lan immediately went to the blind box shop.
There were still a lot of people here, some buying boxes, some opening them, and others watching and chattering away...
Many topics are still focused on Wu Shaogan.
After listening, Zhao Lan slightly amplified her aura.
Many weaker cultivators, realizing the arrival of a powerful figure, automatically made way for her.
As Zhao Lan entered the shop, she quickly realized that she was being suppressed.
Moreover, her soul was also suppressed.
—That's only natural.
Since it's a "blind" box, it's naturally not permissible to use one's spiritual senses to explore it.
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After much deliberation, Zhao Lan took out twenty Xuan Pearls and purchased a mid-level blind box.
The Heavenly Guidance cultivators, intimidated by her imposing aura, were speechless. How long had it been? And now someone else was already buying?
But then again, the person who performed the consecration ceremony is quite wealthy, so it's understandable that they might find low-end blind boxes lacking in quality...
Meanwhile, many cultivators secretly guessed that perhaps this enlightened expert knew what benefits Wu Shaogan had gained, which was why he couldn't wait to come and open the blind box as well.
A few people who recognized Zhao Lan suddenly realized who she was.
—What else could it be that Wu Shaogan is so eager to use, and Zhao Lan is so desperate to get her hands on immediately?
They quickly disappeared into the crowd and went off to pass on messages.
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Zhao Lan's luck wasn't good.
Of the twenty blind boxes, nine contained varying amounts of gold: three were level one resources and five were level two resources.
The remaining three blind boxes all yielded level three items: a level three, second-stage Golden-Patterned Savage Fish, a level three cultivation technique called "Lan Le Jing", and a level three Celestial Star Stone.
The onlookers calculated that these items were worth about eighteen Xuanzhu pearls, meaning Senior Zhao lost two.
Some people felt a sharp pain in their wallets and hissed in pain, becoming even more certain that they could not afford to waste their money. Before this, many cultivators had been eager to pool their resources to open a medium-sized blind box.
Zhao Lan wasn't too disappointed.
If she couldn't even handle this little setback, she wouldn't have survived all these years.
Zhao Lan flicked her sleeve and put away the blind box resources, then took out twenty more Xuan Pearls and continued opening boxes.
This time, the luck was even worse than before.
There wasn't a single level 3 resource; besides the sixteen boxes of gold, there were two level 1 items and two level 2 items.
Zhao Lan took another twenty Xuanzhu...
Thirteen boxes of gold, five level-one resources, and two level-two resources.
Still twenty Xuanzhu...
Eleven boxes of gold, four level-one resources, and four level-two resources.
Finally, another level 3 resource appeared, but it was only two catties of Zhuozhuo Spring water.
Another twenty Xuanzhu...
Eleven boxes of gold, three level-one resources, and five level-two resources.
The level 3 resources offered were exchanged for digital currency, including a level 3 Savage Tiger skin.
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In total, Zhao Lan spent a hundred Xuanzhu.
Those watching her buy, open, and buy so quickly gradually fell silent.
That's too brutal and too terrifying.
She actually spent over a million gold coins just to open blind boxes!
The total value of all the treasures she unearthed did not exceed thirty Xuanzhu.
That's a loss of over 700,000 gold!
Cultivators at the Heavenly Guidance Realm would never have imagined it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
At this moment, Zhao Lan finally closed her eyes in regret.
She didn't say a word, and turned and left.
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After the person left, the shop erupted in commotion.
"Is this what a senior in the Enlightenment Realm is like? A hundred Xuan Pearls so easily?"
"Think about that young master, he also had it consecrated, but didn't he also disregard the Xuanzhu?"
"Is it because these two families are very wealthy? I've seen some elders in families who have performed rituals, but none of them have spent money like this."
"Senior Zhao is still more domineering. Young Master Zhao only gives and doesn't take. I'm afraid he won't be able to take advantage of you many times."
"I don't think so. In my opinion, Young Master is probably about to recover!"
This mysterious speculation drew the attention of many cultivators.
A short, stout cultivator chuckled and explained the situation, saying, "Just you wait and see! In a few days, Young Master Shao will show up. Senior Zhao left today, but he'll definitely be back tomorrow!"
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Just as the short, stout cultivator had said, Zhao Lan indeed came again the next day.
Many busybodies who couldn't afford it themselves just watched her open the box.
There were still a full hundred intermediate blind boxes, and the resources I got from each one were not very good.
However, she occasionally got lucky and opened a level 3 high-grade Xuan weapon, which was worth thirty Xuan pearls. If she hadn't opened eighty less-than-ideal blind boxes afterward, she would have already made a lot of money by only opening the first twenty.
Many cultivators experienced a rollercoaster of emotions due to the value of the various resources contained in the intermediate-level blind box.
After Zhao Lan left again, they couldn't help but speculate among themselves—it had already cost two hundred Xuanzhu, which was no small sum for a senior like her, would she come again tomorrow?
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While countless cultivators were excited about these things, Zhong Cai in the cultivation room set up an isolation array and summoned his own altar.
There was already a similar formation inside, and with this double layer, it's even safer.
Zhong Cai stood on the altar and waved to Wu Shaogan, who was meditating cross-legged not far away.
"Old Wu! Look, I've come to restock the shop!"
This business is really booming.
Once this happens, they should sell a lot of mid-range blind boxes, and the number of blind boxes they prepared beforehand may not be enough.
To maintain the mystery surrounding the mastermind, it would be best to quickly add some more information.
Zhong Cai directly chose the White Flame Pool.
The shipment range is from level 1 to level 3, with a minimum guarantee of level 3 rare medicines.
He still has 10,010 strands of cinnabar essence left, enough for 100 consecutive 10-pulls.
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On the altar, clouds and mist swirled, colorful clouds danced, and golden light swirled continuously.
Looking at Zhong Cai's devout face, Wu Shaogan's expression softened.
White seals filled the sky, and a large amount of resources were suspended in mid-air.
Zhong Cai opened and picked them one by one...
Finally, he loudly announced his results:
"In addition to the guaranteed 100 pieces of level-3 rare medicine and 436 gold, there are also 228 pieces of level-1 resources, 160 pieces of level-2 resources, and a total of 76 pieces of level-3 resources!"
Wu Shaogan exclaimed, "Ah Cai, you're so lucky!"
Zhong Cai gave him a triumphant thumbs-up.
Just as she was about to jump down, Zhong Cai looked at the mere eleven strands of cinnabar energy she had left and simply made a single draw.
"Let's try a single pull and see if I get it... Oh my god!"
The white seal was bursting with golden light, which shone forth.
Zhong Cai blurted out, "A single draw really did produce another miracle!"
Wu Shaogan also looked at the letter.
Despite the fact that it was the highest-ranking official, neither of them had high expectations.
After all, it's only level three...
The two stared at the very familiar Soul Essence and Spiritual Heart, and fell into silence.
Although it's only level three, it's still a treasure.
Zhong Cai carefully took it off and hesitated before saying, "Old Wu, which tier of blind box do you think would be better to put this into?"
Wu Shaogan replied without hesitation: "High-end blind boxes."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."
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Two days and nights later, Wu Shaogan woke up Zhong Cai, who was lying on the stone seat of the altar.
Zhong Cai, still sleepy-eyed, asked, "Can we go out now?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "It's almost time to quickly fuse with the Azure Sea and Sky and consecrate it again. However, people outside will probably have some guesses about my current aptitude."
Zhong Cai chuckled: "In such a short time, most people will probably guess that you are a Xuan-grade cultivator."
Wu Shaogan nodded: "With the aid of a large number of pills, your cultivation will definitely be very fast. Before long, people will also speculate that your grade is not as you have revealed."
Zhong Cai said with a grin, "Then let's guess. Anyway, it's better to be unpredictable and keep people guessing."
Then, Zhong Cai put away the altar.
The two straightened their clothes, activated the opening formation inside the door, and walked out of the cultivation room side by side.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan stopped using the Qi-gathering technique and instead released his own aura, which belonged to the first level of Enlightenment.
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Despite the fact that two days have passed, the topic has remained popular for various reasons.
Some busybodies and spies from certain forces were even waiting near the cultivation room, just waiting for Wu Shaogan to come out and observe.
This sight was shocking.
"I can actually start cultivating again!"
"He's directly recovered to the Enlightenment Realm! I wonder what his aptitude is?"
"The absence of any unusual celestial phenomena means it definitely hasn't reached the Earthly Grade."
"I heard that thing is azure blue, and it has a limit, at most a Xuan grade."
"Young Master has already re-enhanced it so quickly, it might even be a top-tier Xuan-grade item..."
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Soon, all the major powers knew about this news.
Moreover, it swept through several nearby cities like a whirlwind.
Zhao Lan also learned of the news and came over to take a look at Wu Shaogan from a distance.
She could sense that although Wu Shaogan's minor cultivation level was lower than hers, it was very solid, and his internal energy was extremely powerful.
However, Zhao Lan quickly figured it out.
—Yes, the peak of the Palace Opening Realm is a great opportunity to accumulate profound energy. The more you accumulate, the deeper your foundation will be.
In his early years, Wu Shaogan was a top-tier Heavenly Grade talent with terrifying aptitude. He stayed at the peak of the Palace Opening Realm for six or seven years, which was enough to lay a formidable foundation for him. Even though his aptitude has declined significantly now, his past experiences cannot be erased.
The only limitations that Wu Shaogan has now are the speed of his cultivation and the upper limit of his cultivation realm.
Zhao Lan didn't look at it for long and turned around to walk into the blind box shop again.
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In Beitong City, in front of the Dai family's gate.
A level 5 airship descended from the sky, and a tall, slender young man stepped out.
The young man was quite handsome, but his dark complexion and features distorted by anger marred his good looks.
It made him seem somewhat frightening.
The guards dared not stop him. The young man raised his hand, put away the flying boat, and stepped into the house.
The young man strode into his courtyard, pushed aside several concubines who came to fawn over him, and sat down on the soft couch with a grumbling expression, taking a gulp of the fragrant tea that a servant brought him.
At that moment, a figure suddenly landed and knelt down in front of him.
It was a tall man whose face was covered with a black cloth.
"Young Master Rong, I have something to report."
The young man gave him a gloomy look and said unhappily, "What is so important that you have to bother me now?"
The masked man said solemnly, "It concerns what Young Master Wu did. He can start cultivating again."
The young man slammed his teacup down, exclaiming, "What did you say?!"
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After Dai Rong felt he had strategized and eliminated the threat posed by Wu Shaogan, he naturally continued to pursue Hua Siyue.
However, Hua Siyue's attitude towards him became even colder. In the past, he could always meet her a few times out of ten invitations, but this time, no matter how many invitations he sent, Hua Siyue refused to meet him.
Even if he found out about Hua Siyue in advance and went to meet her by chance, Hua Siyue was very distant from him. Every time they could only exchange a few words, Hua Siyue would find an excuse to leave.
Hua Siyue would usually accept some of the gifts he sent to the city lord's mansion and then give him a return gift.
But now, no matter what he gives her, whether it's something Hua Siyue needs or not, she no longer accepts it.
Dai Rong was furious about this and cursed it countless times in his heart.
[That bitch! She's only after that guy surnamed Wu! I've already crippled him, and she's still so hung up on him!]
If it weren't for your extraordinary background, I would have already slept with you!
[You ungrateful wretch, how dare you humiliate me like this!]
Just wait, one day sooner or later...
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These days, Dai Rong has been piloting his flying boat back and forth between Beitong City and Raoyu City, trying his best to show his love for Hua Siyue.
Unfortunately, just like every time before, they returned empty-handed.
Just as Dai Rong was in a fit of rage, his death-contract guard brought him this news, which only added fuel to the fire.
The masked man quickly reported all the information he had gathered, emphasizing that Wu Shaogan's aptitude had not returned to its original state, and based on the numerous pieces of information, it could only be inferred that he was a Xuan-grade talent.
Dai Rong sneered, "He's just a lowly bastard from the lower city. He should have stayed put since we spared his life. How dare he start cultivating again? He's incredibly audacious!" A murderous glint flashed in his eyes. "Trying to turn the tables? Dream on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly calculated and ordered, "Dai Jia, go to the clan and get a few hunting banners. Hit the Wu fellow in secret and bring me his head!"
The masked man, wearing armor, respectfully agreed and prepared to go and carry out his mission.
At that moment, a tall figure appeared at the door, his voice carrying a hint of authority.
"Rong'er, stop."
Dai Rong suddenly looked up.
His father, Dai Kun, was standing in front of the door, his face showing displeasure.
Dai Rong said unhappily, "Why should I stop? Father, don't worry about me!"
With a flick of his sleeve, Dai Kun closed the door.
"You still want to deal with Wu Shaogan? You had the Meng family take action before, and I had to pay a huge price to cover it up and protect your reputation. Now you want to mobilize the Suspended Illumination Sect just to deal with a mere Xuan-rank?"
Dai Rong roared, "Hua Siyue still has her eyes on that bastard! How can I swallow this insult if I don't kill him!"
Dai Kun was also furious and shouted angrily, "You shouldn't have made a move in the first place!"
"There are plenty of ways to prevent them from succeeding, why bother with this? Wu Shaogan has already politely declined Hua Siyue's advances. If you can become friends with Wu Shaogan, would he still be thinking about his friend's sweetheart?"
"Wu Shaogan has that kind of talent. If you win him over, he will naturally become an asset to the Dai family. Can't you figure out which is more beneficial, crippling him or crippling him?"
Seeing that Dai Rong still looked unconvinced, Dai Kun paced back and forth angrily.
"Do you still think Hua Siyue is hung up on Wu Shaogan? She looks down on your narrow-mindedness! She thinks you're incapable of achieving anything great, so why would she choose you as her husband?"
Dai Rong said ruthlessly, "Father, I have already dealt with him. Now that he has recovered, I will naturally eliminate him completely."
Dai Kun's chest heaved violently.
"Cut the weeds out completely..." he gritted his teeth and said, "Even if his restored aptitude is only Earth-grade, I would agree with you cutting the weeds out completely. But he's at most Profound-grade, what kind of 'cutting the weeds out completely' is this?"
"At most, a Xuan-grade cultivator can only cultivate to the Spirit Transformation Realm, while you are a Tian-grade cultivator, capable of directly reaching the Heavenly Realm."
"A dignified genius of the Heavenly Rank fears the retaliation of a mere Profound Rank. Where is your magnanimity? Even if your previous actions were foolish, you could at least say it was a momentary outburst of anger, and that you wanted to eliminate the threat in advance."
"Did Xuanpin threaten you? You crippled him once, and now that he finally has a chance to cultivate, you're still being inexplicably jealous. Even if you did it yourself, why did you have to use Xuanzhao?"
"You, you—"
Dai Kun slammed his eyes shut, furious.
"They only dare to bully the weak, yet they themselves shrink back in fear. No matter how talented they are, how can they attract the sincere allegiance of the strong? How can they win the hearts of their people and make them willingly dedicate themselves to them?"
“Indeed, you are the only one in the clan with the Heavenly Rank, and the Ancestor does have high hopes for you and is willing to protect you. But you must also understand that cultivation requires courage and fearlessness. The Ancestor was already somewhat dissatisfied with you after what happened last time.”
"The hope of a cultivator advancing to the Heavenly Realm is too slim. If you are truly not worthy of cultivation, there are still several men and women of the middle and upper Earth Rank in the clan who can also advance to the Nirvana Realm."
"If you were to actually use the Suspended Illumination Technique to kill a Profound-grade cultivator this time, what would the Ancestor think of you? Would those Earth-grade clansmen still willingly submit to you, given your aptitude?"
"Think about it carefully yourself!"
After saying these words, Dai Kun slammed the door and left.
However, he would never allow Dai Rong to do such a thing again, but instead directly ordered his own guards to watch over him.
Dai Rong's idea must be kept absolutely secret.
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Dai Rong kicked the table over.
What use are all these things: demeanor, family development, recruiting powerful followers...?
As long as his strength continues to improve, he will naturally be able to conquer the south and the north.
As long as he stands above all the powerful figures, surely no one will follow him?
Isn't it enough to just have him?
Outside the door, Dai Kun hadn't gone far when he coldly said, "If you want to get revenge, cultivate yourself and challenge him. Don't think about going crazy."
Because Dai Rong was highly qualified, Dai Kun had always paid close attention to this son, so how could he not know what he was thinking?
Dai Rong believed that as long as one had good aptitude, one would be omnipotent. But even with the best aptitude, wouldn't one need time to grow? Admittedly, their ancestor was at the Palace Building Realm, but with the ancestor overseeing the family, it was impossible for him to always accompany and protect him.
In the future, when Dai Rong goes out to train, he will not only need the defensive items his family provides, but also the support of a wider network of powerful figures to ensure his safety. He needs to make more friends with talented individuals in order to simultaneously gain access to the forces behind those individuals.
The lowest level of Heavenly Grade is only good enough to communicate with geniuses at that level.
But if other talented individuals found out that he attacked Wu Shao out of jealousy, who would respect him or befriend him?
The Dai family aspires to rise in power; the larger the city, the more deeply entrenched and complex their influence.
If they successfully befriend the prodigies, their respective factions will treat them favorably, and only then will the Dai family have a chance to gain a foothold in those cities.
When powerful individuals pledge allegiance, they often bring with them a vast amount of influence, which is a crucial channel for the Dai family's expansion.
The more the Dai family's influence expands, the more people they need. Dai Rong should have been the brand to attract smaller forces that had invested in advance.
But what's the point of those forces serving him now, just waiting for him to get angry so they can cripple their geniuses and humiliate them?
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Dai Kun was filled with countless emotions until he saw his eldest son outside the courtyard, at which point he let out a deep sigh.
Dai Zheng paused for a moment, then comforted her, "Father, Rong'er will understand."
Dai Kun said helplessly, "I hope so." He then immediately instructed, "This time, don't play along with his nonsense. Also, tell your wife that if he still wants the Meng family to take action, she should ask them to refuse."
Dai Zheng hesitated, "What if Rong'er..."
Dai Kun said coldly, "Just say it was my order."
Dai Zheng replied, "Yes."
Dai Kun was finally satisfied. He patted his eldest son on the shoulder and walked towards his own residence.
Dai Zheng glanced back at the tightly closed courtyard gate, a strange glint in his eyes.
Then, he smiled.
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Raoyu City.
Hua Siyue slightly raised her hand, signaling her attendants to step back.
Although they were destined to be apart, it's good that Young Master Shao can still cultivate.
At the same time, a hint of disgust flashed in Hua Siyue's eyes, and she summoned her trusted confidant.
"Keep an eye on the Dai family. If Dai Rong comes up with any more tricks, then spread the word for him."
The confidant solemnly replied, "Yes."
Hua Siyue then instructed, "Be careful."
The trusted confidant responded and quietly left.
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Several days had passed before the Wu family received the news.
Since no stronghold had been set up in Xingcheng, Wujiahu, it just so happened that there were members of the Wu family there, which is why they wrote a secret letter and sent it back to their family.
The head of the Wu family read the letter and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
"Shao Gan has recovered?" Then, as he read the rest, his joy slowly faded. "It should be a Xuan-grade item... not bad."
Ada stood by his side, comforting him, "Young Master Shao has already been blessed. Although his aptitude has changed, he will surely become a pillar of the family in the future."
The head of the Wu family nodded and said, "Then give the order. Shao Gan's monthly allowance will be increased to ten thousand gold coins, and Master Zhong Dan will also receive a raise." After a moment's thought, he added, "If he wants to relax outside, let him. Also, go and tell his mother the good news about this."
Ada went as instructed and informed Hezhou of the news.
He Zhou was immediately overjoyed. He never expected that the young master would be able to cultivate again!
Immediately, He Zhou went to see Yang Jingfei and explained the situation in detail.
At this moment, Yang Jingfei was instructing Wu Dongxiao on spear techniques.
Hearing He Zhou's words, she nodded slightly and said, "When he comes back, let him get closer to Dong Xiao too."
He Zhou respectfully agreed.
He understood that his master meant for the young master to take care of the young master Dongxiao for a period of time, so that when the young master Dongxiao grew up, the young master's future would be quite promising.
After He Zhou took his leave, Yang Jingfei touched Wu Dongxiao's little face and said gently, "Your uncle will help you."
Wu Dongxiao said sensibly, "When I grow up, I will also help my uncle."
Yang Jingfei hummed in agreement.
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Tianxing Trading Company, Huxingcheng Branch.
Zhong Cai, pulling Wu Shaogan along, ignored the stares from those around them and asked the shopkeeper, "May I ask if you have any precious medicines here that can help enlighten the souls of cultivators?"
The branch manager said, "Yes, we do have some."
As he spoke, he brought out several boxes and showed them to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai looked at them and said with some disappointment, "Is that all?"
The shopkeeper explained, "There aren't many of these rare and precious medicines for the soul."
Zhong Cai sighed: "I once bought a thousand Soul Nourishing Grasses from a branch shop in a town. Later, I extracted the juice and gave it to Shao Gan, which was very beneficial for his soul injury... I saw that there was also a shop in Huxing City belonging to Tianxing Trading Company, and I thought I could buy more other rare soul-related medicines."
The branch manager suddenly realized and continued to explain, "To be honest, my Tianxing Trading Company does cultivate many rare herbs related to the soul, but many are not easy to cultivate, and there is no method for cultivating them. Therefore, while we do have Soul-Nourishing Grass, we lack other kinds."
Zhong Cai bought all the precious medicinal herbs and said, "I would like to trouble you, shopkeeper, to order more stock. If you have any more, please save a few for me."
The branch manager said politely, "Don't worry, sir. Once it's ready, I'll send someone to inform you."
Zhong Cai thanked him and then pulled Wu Shaogan away from the branch shop.
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Many cultivators witnessed Zhong Cai's deep concern for Wu Shaogan's soul-wrenching pain, while Wu Shaogan watched Zhong Cai tenderly throughout, allowing him to pull and tug at him as he pleased.
For a moment, they were filled with emotion.
"They truly are a couple who have gone through thick and thin together. Even though the young master has returned to the realm of enlightenment, they are still the same as before..."
"I think his male wife is really good too; she's loyal and devoted, and she's neither arrogant nor servile."
"It's also because the young master is of outstanding character, otherwise..."
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan, who were being talked about, left their lodgings and boarded the carriage.
Then, Zhong Cai lay back with a big smile on her face and said smugly, "See? I've fixed it."
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow.
The Azure Sky Puppet sold a lot of Soul Nourishing Pills, but Zhong Cai had previously bought a lot of Soul Nourishing Grass under his true identity.
To avoid the minuscule possibility of discovering their connection to the Azure Sky Puppet, Zhong Cai took this opportunity to state that he did not have the recipe for the Soul Nourishing Pill.
The reason why Wu Shaogan's soul was able to successfully merge into the Azure Sea and Sky was because it had been nourished with a large amount of Soul-Nourishing Grass juice long ago.
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