◇ 【063】 "I am the strongest" from each country
Gu Juan went to the living room, watching TV while waiting. It was past midnight, but Xi Lang still hadn't come out. His spiritual sense could sense Xi Lang's breathing; he hadn't fainted yet. Gu Juan was relieved. The longer the Foundation Establishment Pill lasted, the greater Xi Lang's physical plasticity and potential would be. For a cultivator, there was nothing more gratifying than possessing a healthy body. The body was the container of primordial energy; the higher the body's aptitude, the greater its capacity for spiritual energy.
After daybreak, Xi Lang still hadn't come out...
It wasn't until noon on the third day that the bathroom door was finally opened.
Xi Lang was in a daze and had no idea how much time had passed, but it was definitely more than a day. Thinking that Gu Juan had already gone to school, he walked out in a hurry.
Seeing a person sleeping soundly on the sofa in the living room, he lightened his steps, tiptoed to the sofa, squatted down, and kissed the person he loved.
"Old man? Are you done?" Gu Juan looked at Xi Lang.
Because the foundation-building pill expanded his meridians and removed impurities from his body, Xi Lang's appearance has changed slightly compared to before. His facial features are more handsome, as if they were chiseled by a knife and an axe, and his aura is more calm and restrained. The sharp and domineering aura is locked in his deep eyes, and he is intimidating even when he shows his edge.
This kind of Xi Lang made Gu Juan even more fascinated. He hugged Xi Lang's head and said, "Mine."
"Yours." Xi Lang took his hand and placed it on his chest. "I thought you had already gone to school. I'm glad that the first person I saw when I came out was you."
Gu Juan sat up and said, "I asked my roommate to take two days off for me." He also hoped to see Xi Lang when he came out. "Have you arranged your company affairs?"
Xi Lang nodded. "A few months ago, I started training one of my assistant managers, and he's now fully up to speed. When we leave Congzhou, he'll be in charge of this branch."
"That's good." Gu Juan stood up and held his hand. "I'll take you to a place, a very magical place."
Xi Lang was a little confused, "Okay."
The next second, he found himself standing in a fairyland-like paradise and looked at Gu Juan in surprise.
"Xiaojuan, where are we now?"
Gu Juan said with some pride: "This is my personal space, and the martial arts I practice come from here. Back then, just after I returned home from the cemetery, I accidentally got a strange bead..." He said "sorry" to Xi Lang in his heart. He could tell Xi Lang a lot of things about him, but he was not mentally prepared to confess the matter of his rebirth, and it was still a secret that belonged to him alone.
After hearing Gu Juan's words, Xi Lang felt a complex mix of emotions. A touch of satisfaction and gratitude was mixed with a hint of anxiety. He pulled Gu Juan into a hug, "Xiao Juan, I'm so glad you told me such an astonishing secret, but please don't let anyone else know! A treasure like this is simply too heaven-defying. I don't think many people could resist such a temptation. I'm too weak right now, lacking even a shred of confidence to protect you... Teach me how to practice now!" Only by becoming stronger could he protect Gu Juan and allow him to live a more carefree life!
Gu Juan understood his feelings and said sternly, "Old man, don't be too anxious. We already have many advantages over others. The state of mind is crucial for cultivation. Now I will tell you how to practice."
He pulled out the jade slip of "The Immortal Slaughter Record" from his space and said, "Drop a drop of blood on it." He wasn't sure if Xi Lang could understand the text as smoothly as he did. If not, he would have to explain the content of the technique to Xi Lang bit by bit.
After Xi Lang did as he was told, a lot of information immediately appeared in his mind. The text of cultivation had no effect on him at all, which surprised Gu Juan very much.
Like "The Immortal Record of Slaughtering the Moon," "The Immortal Record of Slaughtering the Sun" also includes two parts: cultivation of the true self and cultivation of the immortal. Xi Lang, after only reading the first part of the cultivation of the true self, was already quite moved. He said impatiently, "This technique is truly profound and unfathomable. I feel like I've gained quite a bit. My dear, I want to start practicing now."
"Not hungry?" Gu Juan glanced at him with amusement.
Only then did Xi Lang realize that his stomach was feeling uncomfortable and empty.
Gu Juan said, "There's no need to rush. You can go around and look around first. I bought some rice noodles and will make some fried rice noodles for you. Eat them first before you practice. Also - don't you feel that you smell a little bit?" He knew without asking that Xi Lang was anxious to come out and see him, which would only make him happy, and not have a trace of disgust.
Xi Lang looked down at himself, his face darkening, "Xiaojuan, take me out to take a shower first. Also, I just kissed you."
Gu Juan's expression froze. "There's a hot spring inside. Go find it yourself."
He left Xi Lang and appeared in the kitchen, quickly washing his face. He could still hear Xi Lang laughing in the space.
First, a clean nightgown was brought in for Xi Lang, and then Gu Juan started to fry rice noodles.
Stir-fried rice noodles is his specialty, and besides egg fried rice, it's his only real specialty. Heat oil in a wok, then sauté the pre-marinated minced meat. Then, add a little oil to the wok and sauté the scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Stir-fry the tender, rinsed and drained bok choy until softened. Add the rice noodles and minced meat, then stir-fry for two or three minutes. Add salt, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, then stir-fry a few more times. Finally, add the chopped scallions and stir-fry two or three more times. A large, fragrant plate of fried rice noodles is ready.
He brought the fried rice noodles to the dining table, and after seeing Xi Lang finish his shower, he took him out of the space.
"Xiaojuan, have you eaten it?" Xi Lang asked Gu Juan first.
"I just ate an hour ago." Gu Juan urged, "Eat quickly."
After Xi Lang sat down next to him, he moved the plate opposite him closer, picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and brought it to his mouth, "Eat some more."
Gu Juan opened his mouth and ate it. "Try it and see how it tastes. Thanks to you, I haven't cooked for a long time. I wonder if my cooking skills have faded."
Xi Lang found this amusing. The young man's cooking skills were only average, but now it sounded as if he had been a first-rate cook before. Fearing he might annoy the young man, he held back his laughter. He took a bite of the fried rice skin and was pleasantly surprised. He nodded approvingly, "Very fragrant. Have another bite."
Gu Juan took two bites and shook his head, "You eat it."
Xi Lang devoured the entire plate of fried rice noodles. Now he finally understood why Gu Juan ate so much. His transformed body needed too much energy.
After Xi Lang finished his meal, Gu Juan led him into the space and said, "Just rest assured and retreat in there. I'll let you know when you come out."
It can be said that Xi Lang is in Gu Juan's "body". Thinking that he and Gu Juan are so close, his blood boils.
"Xiao Juan, wait for me, I will become stronger until I am strong enough to match you!"
Gu Juan took the initiative to kiss him, watched him enter into meditation smoothly, and left only after making sure there were no problems, pulling her suitcase to school.
It is now March in the Gregorian calendar. The sun is warm and the campus is full of peach blossoms and swaying green willows, creating an enchanting spring scene.
Zhang Cong, Liu Hui, and Zhao Rui all had classes, so the dorm was empty, making it convenient for Gu Juan to pack up. After making the beds, he opened his suitcase and took out the items one by one.
During the holidays, Zhang Cong asked him out several times, but he declined. Zhao Rui and Liu Hui also called him several times. To make amends to his three roommates, he prepared a lot of goodies for them. In addition to three Imperial Capital Roast Ducks, which were kept fresh in the space, there was also a basket of bananas produced in the space and three bottles of homemade wine. The school strictly prohibited students from drinking on campus, but his wine had a low alcohol content, so it was not a big deal.
Around seven in the evening, Zhao Rui, Zhang Cong, and Liu Hui returned one after another. None of them had the habit of going to the study room.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, Fourth Brother, divide these among yourselves. This is my apology to you."
Zhao Rui patted Gu Juan's shoulder and said, "I called you several times during the winter vacation, but you didn't answer. I was so depressed - this is more like it. Thanks, brother."
"Is this Imperial Capital Roast Duck? Wow, it's still hot!" Liu Hui picked up a roast duck and took a bite. "Delicious!"
Gu Juan said, "It was flown in from the imperial capital."
Zhao Rui, Liu Hui and Zhang Cong were all stunned.
Zhang Cong asked: "Is it true?"
Gu Juan laughed, "Just kidding."
The three roommates looked at each other in surprise. Gu Juan had never been one to joke before, but he seemed to be in a good mood, as if something good had happened.
"Are you secretly in love?" Zhao Rui joked.
Gu Juan was stunned. Is it really that obvious?
Liu Hui bumped into Zhao Rui, who was bewildered.
"It's delicious. Boss, you're from the capital, you must have had enough roast duck, right? Just share this with me and the fourth brother." Liu Hui ate what he had in his hand while looking at the food on the table.
Zhao Rui quickly took his portion away and said, "Who said that? I haven't eaten it for a long time. Didn't you have dinner?"
"Yes, I ate it, and now I'm hungry again." Liu Hui said confidently.
Zhang Cong quickly took his share as well, "It's just right, I haven't had dinner yet. By the way, third brother, this... you handle it yourself." He took out a letter from the book and handed it to Gu Juan.
"What is this?" Gu Juan asked curiously. There were only four delicate words written on the cover: "Personally received by Gu Juan".
Liu Hui was very perceptive. "A love letter, right?"
Gu Juan immediately returned the letter to Zhang Cong, "Whoever received it should deal with it."
"This..." Zhang Cong smiled bitterly, "The girl forced it on me."
"Then I don't care." Gu Juan took the opportunity to say, "Let me make it clear first, from now on, none of you will help me collect love letters. Whoever receives them will be responsible for handling them."
Zhao Rui looked at Zhang Cong with gloating eyes.
Liu Hui asked Zhang Cong, "Is that girl pretty?"
Zhang Cong nodded, "Honestly, it's very beautiful."
Liu Hui came up with a bad idea, "That's easy, isn't it? Just pretend that the letter was actually written to you by that girl, but she was embarrassed to give it to you directly, so she wrote the third brother's name on the envelope."
Zhang Cong was speechless.
Zhao Rui continued Liu Hui's words, but teased Gu Juan, "The letter must start with 'Dear Gu Juan'. Aren't you deliberately trying to harm the fourth brother?"
Liu Hui and Zhang Cong glared at him simultaneously. They were both absolutely certain that Gu Juan and Xi Lang had spoken out, and Liu Rui's teasing must have made Gu Juan uncomfortable.
Gu Juan raised his head from the medical book and said simply, "I have someone I like. When the time is right, I will introduce her to you. Boss, please let me go."
Zhao Rui was not a tactless person, and he immediately clasped his fists to indicate that he would never make such a joke again.
Liu Hui was still a little concerned about the letter. "How about I come?"
Zhang Cong waved his hands repeatedly, "Don't hurt me, I will return the letter tomorrow."
"By the way, have you heard about it?" Zhao Rui remembered a new piece of news he heard today.
Liu Hui was busy eating and asked nonchalantly, "What did you hear?"
Zhang Cong hesitated for a moment, but decided to eat the roast duck. It would lose its flavor if it was left out for too long. After taking a bite of the roast duck, he asked, "What did you hear?"
Zhao Rui said, "Five talented university students from each country organized an event called 'I'm the Strongest'. They traveled to various countries to challenge the intelligence and physical strength of university students. They just returned from Sakura Country not long ago, and they are said to be coming to our country in about a month."
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