bookbashuk 567. Another chapter on Wushan
567. Another chapter on Wushan
"So, Senior Brother," Yao Qingyu, who had finished taking her pill at some point, also circled behind Xiao Yan, her eyes blazing with gossip, "How many sisters-in-law do I actually have?"
Yao Qingyu might not be that interested in other things, but when it comes to romantic relationships, even she seems to have an instinctive awakening.
"I feel there are at least five!" Wei Jiangyuan also spread his five fingers, looking like he was enjoying the show.
Yao Qingyu also showed an expression of "I see, my senior brother is really amazing," while her curiosity remained undiminished: "Are they all as beautiful as Little Fairy Doctor's sister-in-law? When can I meet them?"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan shook his head and chuckled wryly, "How can you believe everything he says? Stop fooling around. How is your physical condition recovering?"
Yao Qingyu chuckled softly, shaking the bracelet on her arm. "How amazing! This bracelet constantly stimulates my life force. I feel like my body has recovered perfectly, just as easily as when I broke through to the Dou Zong realm!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's worries were completely relieved. Yao Qingyu then specifically thanked Lei Jingxiao, and her solemn manner made Lei Jingxiao a little embarrassed, even blushing slightly. Wei Jiangyuan, who had sharp eyes, saw this and took the opportunity to tease her.
Looking at the two bickering in front of her, Yao Qingyu asked Xiao Yan, "What do we do next? The second stage of the Pill Gathering will probably be over soon."
Lei Jingxiao also volunteered, "Of course we're going to find that guy Ling Zhuo. I can't stand his smug look, I'm going to give him a good beating."
"Hey." Wei Jiangyuan waved his hand across his face, seemingly extremely disappointed in Lei Jingxiao. "Use your brain and think about it. Even if we wanted to cause trouble for Ling Zhuo, could we find him right now?"
Lei Jingxiao realized that the territory of this Pill Realm was extremely vast. If Ling Zhuo insisted on hiding, they really had no way to deal with him.
"So what do we do now, wait for the second level to end?"
"I want to go to Wushan."
"I'm going to Wushan."
Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan's voices rang out simultaneously in perfect unison. Upon seeing this, Wei Jiangyuan chuckled and said, "As expected, Old Xiao, you weren't being honest back then."
Xiao Yan returned the look with a glance: "Aren't you the same?"
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Xiao Yan and his companions returned to the largest and final part of the Misty Mountain. After Ling Zhuo's brutal and exaggerated harvesting, no one dared to linger and try their luck. The strength of the current restriction was terrifying; even an early-stage Spirit Realm cultivator was no longer sufficient, as at least a late-stage peak Spirit Realm cultivator was needed to have any chance of obtaining the final seven herbs.
Many elders in the Pill Tower may not possess such strength, so no one continues to linger here hoping for a lucky break.
Lei Jingxiao looked at the surroundings, then crossed his arms behind his head and asked Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan, "You both want to come back, but what do you want to do?"
Xiao Yan simply looked at the last seven herbs and said softly, "Let's try an idea..."
Although Ling Zhuo had almost completely harvested the last of the herbs in the garden, there were still seven extremely high-grade herbs left, making it worthwhile for Xiao Yan to make the trip. Xiao Yan's thoughts were simple: even though his soul power was originally beyond his reach, he had now advanced to the mid-stage of the Spirit Realm. Plus, he had a trump card—the Soul Transference Secret Technique!
The Soul Transfer Technique still has significant limitations, as it requires a considerable amount of time to convert between battle qi and soul power. It was not used in the previous two encounters with Mu Gu and the rescue of Yao Qingyu, but it is perfect for this moment.
Xiao Yan then sat cross-legged and began to circulate the Soul Transference Secret Technique, converting all the Dou Zun-level Dou Qi in his body into soul power. While Dou Qi was suppressed within the Misty Mountain, it didn't simply disappear, so Xiao Yan could still calmly circulate the Soul Transference Secret Technique.
Beside Xiao Yan, Wei Jiangyuan grinned upon seeing Xiao Yan's transformation, and, unwilling to admit defeat, also sat cross-legged. He touched his brow with two fingers, and then Lei Jingxiao and Yao Qingyu, who were watching, saw emerald-green specks of light suddenly appear on Wei Jiangyuan's fingers.
As time passed, green ripples spread from between Wei Jiangyuan's brows, and upon closer inspection, one could tell that these ripples were clearly Wei Jiangyuan's soul power. The originally formless soul power had now acquired color.
What's even more amazing is that Wei Jiangyuan's soul power is constantly increasing. He was originally at the mid-stage of the Spirit Realm, but as the emerald green color of his soul ripples became more and more vibrant, he actually broke through the boundary of the late stage of the Spirit Realm.
"Hmm, you can play it like this?" Lei Jingxiao exclaimed in surprise.
Yao Qingyu stared at Wei Jiangyuan from the side. After all, she was also an alchemist, and her perception was clearer than Lei Jingxiao's.
Finally, he cautiously made a judgment: "This should be a method similar to a secret technique, a way to temporarily enhance soul power. It cannot be sustained, but it is extremely suitable for use here."
Not long after, Xiao Yan's released soul power suddenly increased dramatically, leaving the two speechless.
Lei Jingxiao looked at the two of them, feeling somewhat moved. The Lei Clan's foundation was indeed profound, but these two still brought him unexpected surprises time and time again.
What Lei Jingxiao didn't know was that the reason Jiang Yunyan abandoned him to Xiao Yan and let him follow Xiao Yan to the Pill Gathering alone without any protection was because she hoped that he could broaden his horizons while following Xiao Yan.
If he stayed in the Thunder Clan forever, his strength and cultivation level would improve rapidly, and coupled with his talent, he would surely become one of the best among the younger generation of the Thunder Clan. But such achievements would always be superficial; true growth could never be obtained by remaining confined to the clan. As a Dou Sheng powerhouse who grew up in the Central Continent, Jiang Yunyan was keenly aware of this.
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Of the two who were sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, Wei Jiangyuan was the first to wake up. When he saw Xiao Yan, who was still converting his fighting spirit, his gaze was somewhat complicated.
There was surprise, relief, and a competitive spirit that refused to admit defeat...
Then Wei Jiangyuan released his soul power, which had turned a clear blue color, and once again broke through the seal of the rune array, probing into its interior.
Unexpectedly, he did not choose to target the remaining seven herbs, but instead chose those that had already been taken away, leaving only the remaining roots and stems.