Chapter 56
Deadly Hand, Quickly contact Old Ancestor Bai! Old Ancestor Bai, when exactly are you goi
"Mother, no, it's just that I felt something just now."
Shen Shuan gently raised her eyes and met Nian Qiuhua's gaze. A glint of light flashed in her dark eyes, vaguely revealing the dazzling ice blue beneath.
Because they needed to walk around the city, Shen Shuan's real hair and eye colors were too conspicuous, as were Xuan Yi's, so both of them disguised themselves.
"When you asked about my sister, I sensed that she had successfully broken through, so Mother doesn't need to worry."
The girl smiled gently, with sweet chestnut cake crumbs still clinging to her lips. Her brows and eyes were relaxed and soft. Although it was just a single sentence, it inexplicably put people at ease.
It's like, you can't go wrong by trusting her, because she's always right.
Nian Qiuhua was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Shen Shuan.
Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow slightly. Had his talent awakened further?
But no matter how you look at it, this is just too incredible.
Shen Shu'an noticed their surprise and doubt, put down the chestnut cake in her hand, wiped the crumbs from the corner of her lips, and glanced at the calm lake water by the pavilion.
The deep green lake surface rippled slightly, the gentle waves reflecting several hazy halos of light, and lotus flowers bloomed on it in the girl's eyes.
Her dark eyes reflected the sky and the lake, a gentle breeze ruffling her hair. Her eyes were unfathomable; at that moment, it seemed as if the world itself was in sync with her. The afternoon sunlight also pierced through the clouds, landing subtly on her profile.
"Mother, it was just a sudden feeling, a coincidence."
[Host, Nian Qiuhua, Wu Bo, and Xuan Yi are deeply shaken; they have collected 500 emotional points.]
Shen Shu'an smiled inwardly, turned around, and looked tenderly at Nian Qiuhua.
"Mother, if you are worried about my sister, perhaps you can use the teleportation stone to contact her now."
Nian Qiuhua stared blankly at her daughter, who had suddenly become mysterious and unpredictable in just a few words. After a long silence, she finally spoke, "An'er, your mother and father are already working hard to cultivate. We will be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in less than ten years."
"Your mother and father will never let you down."
Looking at it now, I suddenly realize that it's unrealistic to expect my cultivation level to never be surpassed by my daughter!
Then I can only try my best not to hold my daughter back!
Shen Shu'an smiled slightly, leaned closer and tugged at Nian Qiuhua's sleeve, whispering devilishly, "Mother, ten years? You and Father work harder, how about five years?"
"Five years to reach the Nascent Soul stage, ten years to reach the Void Refinement stage, twenty years to reach the Body Integration stage, thirty years to reach the Great Ascension stage, and fifty years to transcend tribulation and ascend to immortality."
"My daughter doesn't ask for much; she'll be waiting for you in the Upper Realm when the time comes."
Nian Qiuhua: "???"
"this,"
Nian Qiuhua gasped, her expression extremely troubled.
An'er, I'm afraid your mother can't do that, and neither can your good-for-nothing father.
Also, An'er, how come you ascended to the upper realm to wait for your parents? Isn't that a bit too confident?
As Xuan Yi listened to Shen Shu'an's outrageous remarks, his surprised gaze gradually returned to calm, and he buried all his emotions deep in his heart.
Only Wu Bo in the void trembled slightly as he frantically transferred magical power into the image stone in his hands.
Uncle Wu: Dead Hand, contact Old Ancestor Bai quickly! Old Ancestor Bai, when are you finally coming back?
It has been a month since I last contacted Old Ancestor Bai.
For the past month, the other party has suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Wu Bo, recalling Bai Aoxue's terrifying cultivation level, did not believe that anything would happen to her.
But, Ancestor, don't accidentally let your ascension fail you. At least finish teaching this girl before you ascend, Ancestor.
If you leave, this girl will become the hope of our entire dragon clan, our only remaining offspring!
……
Emperor Shengming.
Having just emerged from seclusion, Shen Wanqiu, who was conversing with her master, the Divine Lord Zhuqiong, suddenly felt an itch in her nose and sneezed.
She quickly bowed her head and greeted the Divine Lord Zhuqiong, saying, "Master, your disciple has been impolite."
"It's nothing."
Zhuqiong Divine Lord is a master weapon refiner of the Holy Bright Sect, named Wang Tieniu, who is in charge of the sect's forging hall.
Even when talking to Shen Wanqiu, he was holding a celestial fire in his hand, which was scorching the celestial black iron.
The black iron transformed into a pool of molten iron, constantly changing shape in his palm.
"Good disciple, I wish you success in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. As a congratulatory gift, I will forge you a magic weapon that suits your taste."
"Tell me your demands!"
Wang Tieniu waved his hand, and his large palm-leaf fan almost sent Shen Wanqiu flying.
Shen Wanqiu narrowly dodged the attack, met the other party's awkward gaze, and politely smiled, "Thank you, Master. One magic sword will suffice."
Wang Tieniu touched his leg sheepishly, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but the mention of this incident reminded him of something.
"Didn't your senior sister just give you a magic sword a while ago?"
"Where is that magic sword? Where did it go?"
Wang Tieniu is 2.5 meters tall, with a pointed head and well-developed muscles. His son and daughter are already older than Shen Wanqiu.
He blinked and looked closely, but couldn't find the magic sword on Shen Wanqiu.
Shen Wanqiu clasped his hands in a fist salute again, and said with a smile, "It's a gift for my sister."
"Oh, speaking of your sister, is she the little cultivator who was kidnapped by the dragons the other day?"
"I heard that Vice Sect Leader Linghua has already taken her under his wing. He's quick on his feet!"
As he spoke, two puffs of white smoke billowed from his nose.
Shen Wanqiu silently dodged again: "Master, is that so?"
"Hiss, I wonder when Lord Linghua will break through her cultivation barrier. She took my magic weapon last time and hasn't paid for it yet."
Meanwhile, Yun Shuling, whom Wang Tieniu was talking about, was rushing through the pass.
Inside the pitch-black cave, dozens of enormous dragon pearls emitted a faint glow.
On the millennia-old ice and jade bed, a woman dressed in white had her eyes closed and her brows slightly furrowed.
Yun Shuling was about to break through the barrier, and the magical power in his body was constantly purging his meridians and breaking through the shackles. He was only one step away from reaching the Void Refinement stage.
As the mental technique was activated, various past events simultaneously surfaced in his mind.
Yun Shuling's expression shifted between relaxation, pain, urgency, and solemnity.
Several hours later, as the final layer of the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" finished operating, Yun Shuling opened her eyes and sighed softly.
Sigh, it was still just a little short.
However, there's no rush.
As the thought crossed her mind, she recalled the adorable little girl who had just appeared in her thoughts, and a hint of worry flashed across her eyes.
I wonder how that girl is doing now.
Have you fully grasped the basic sword techniques in the sword manual?
That "Cloud Void Chasing the Moon Sword" is the opening sword technique in the Heavenly Rank sword technique "Chasing the Moon Sword Manual".
Furthermore, the sect's "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" complements that sword technique. Without the Heart Technique, one cannot comprehend the true meaning of the sword technique, let alone cultivate the sword's power.
Even just grasping the basic sword techniques requires extremely high comprehension. I wonder if my disciple can successfully grasp them.
Yun Shuling thought about it and sighed again with worry.
I wonder if I'm being too demanding of my disciple?
The sect competition will begin in two months. I don't know if it will be enough time for my disciple to return and teach me.
I hope my disciple will return soon; by then, she should have just broken through her cultivation barrier.
Sigh, this is her first time being a master, it's really worrying.
……
Nighttime, in Shen Shuan's room in Qingcheng.
"What? Now it only requires 4000 points?"
[Ding, yes, host. From now on, the points required for cultivation techniques and mental formulas will depend on your level of comprehension!]
The duck answered loudly, confidently raising its little chip.
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Shen Shu'an immediately praised her lavishly, "Yaya, you're amazing! You're my pride and joy!"
"So, if I factor in the emotional points I gained today, isn't that just right?"
Shen Shuan did the math, and a dragon stood upright on the bed, its little claws on its hips, its eyes shining.
"Duck, add some points! I want to see what's so special about this sword technique that originally cost 5000 points!"
Shen Shuan gently raised her eyes and met Nian Qiuhua's gaze. A glint of light flashed in her dark eyes, vaguely revealing the dazzling ice blue beneath.
Because they needed to walk around the city, Shen Shuan's real hair and eye colors were too conspicuous, as were Xuan Yi's, so both of them disguised themselves.
"When you asked about my sister, I sensed that she had successfully broken through, so Mother doesn't need to worry."
The girl smiled gently, with sweet chestnut cake crumbs still clinging to her lips. Her brows and eyes were relaxed and soft. Although it was just a single sentence, it inexplicably put people at ease.
It's like, you can't go wrong by trusting her, because she's always right.
Nian Qiuhua was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Shen Shuan.
Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow slightly. Had his talent awakened further?
But no matter how you look at it, this is just too incredible.
Shen Shu'an noticed their surprise and doubt, put down the chestnut cake in her hand, wiped the crumbs from the corner of her lips, and glanced at the calm lake water by the pavilion.
The deep green lake surface rippled slightly, the gentle waves reflecting several hazy halos of light, and lotus flowers bloomed on it in the girl's eyes.
Her dark eyes reflected the sky and the lake, a gentle breeze ruffling her hair. Her eyes were unfathomable; at that moment, it seemed as if the world itself was in sync with her. The afternoon sunlight also pierced through the clouds, landing subtly on her profile.
"Mother, it was just a sudden feeling, a coincidence."
[Host, Nian Qiuhua, Wu Bo, and Xuan Yi are deeply shaken; they have collected 500 emotional points.]
Shen Shu'an smiled inwardly, turned around, and looked tenderly at Nian Qiuhua.
"Mother, if you are worried about my sister, perhaps you can use the teleportation stone to contact her now."
Nian Qiuhua stared blankly at her daughter, who had suddenly become mysterious and unpredictable in just a few words. After a long silence, she finally spoke, "An'er, your mother and father are already working hard to cultivate. We will be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in less than ten years."
"Your mother and father will never let you down."
Looking at it now, I suddenly realize that it's unrealistic to expect my cultivation level to never be surpassed by my daughter!
Then I can only try my best not to hold my daughter back!
Shen Shu'an smiled slightly, leaned closer and tugged at Nian Qiuhua's sleeve, whispering devilishly, "Mother, ten years? You and Father work harder, how about five years?"
"Five years to reach the Nascent Soul stage, ten years to reach the Void Refinement stage, twenty years to reach the Body Integration stage, thirty years to reach the Great Ascension stage, and fifty years to transcend tribulation and ascend to immortality."
"My daughter doesn't ask for much; she'll be waiting for you in the Upper Realm when the time comes."
Nian Qiuhua: "???"
"this,"
Nian Qiuhua gasped, her expression extremely troubled.
An'er, I'm afraid your mother can't do that, and neither can your good-for-nothing father.
Also, An'er, how come you ascended to the upper realm to wait for your parents? Isn't that a bit too confident?
As Xuan Yi listened to Shen Shu'an's outrageous remarks, his surprised gaze gradually returned to calm, and he buried all his emotions deep in his heart.
Only Wu Bo in the void trembled slightly as he frantically transferred magical power into the image stone in his hands.
Uncle Wu: Dead Hand, contact Old Ancestor Bai quickly! Old Ancestor Bai, when are you finally coming back?
It has been a month since I last contacted Old Ancestor Bai.
For the past month, the other party has suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Wu Bo, recalling Bai Aoxue's terrifying cultivation level, did not believe that anything would happen to her.
But, Ancestor, don't accidentally let your ascension fail you. At least finish teaching this girl before you ascend, Ancestor.
If you leave, this girl will become the hope of our entire dragon clan, our only remaining offspring!
……
Emperor Shengming.
Having just emerged from seclusion, Shen Wanqiu, who was conversing with her master, the Divine Lord Zhuqiong, suddenly felt an itch in her nose and sneezed.
She quickly bowed her head and greeted the Divine Lord Zhuqiong, saying, "Master, your disciple has been impolite."
"It's nothing."
Zhuqiong Divine Lord is a master weapon refiner of the Holy Bright Sect, named Wang Tieniu, who is in charge of the sect's forging hall.
Even when talking to Shen Wanqiu, he was holding a celestial fire in his hand, which was scorching the celestial black iron.
The black iron transformed into a pool of molten iron, constantly changing shape in his palm.
"Good disciple, I wish you success in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. As a congratulatory gift, I will forge you a magic weapon that suits your taste."
"Tell me your demands!"
Wang Tieniu waved his hand, and his large palm-leaf fan almost sent Shen Wanqiu flying.
Shen Wanqiu narrowly dodged the attack, met the other party's awkward gaze, and politely smiled, "Thank you, Master. One magic sword will suffice."
Wang Tieniu touched his leg sheepishly, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but the mention of this incident reminded him of something.
"Didn't your senior sister just give you a magic sword a while ago?"
"Where is that magic sword? Where did it go?"
Wang Tieniu is 2.5 meters tall, with a pointed head and well-developed muscles. His son and daughter are already older than Shen Wanqiu.
He blinked and looked closely, but couldn't find the magic sword on Shen Wanqiu.
Shen Wanqiu clasped his hands in a fist salute again, and said with a smile, "It's a gift for my sister."
"Oh, speaking of your sister, is she the little cultivator who was kidnapped by the dragons the other day?"
"I heard that Vice Sect Leader Linghua has already taken her under his wing. He's quick on his feet!"
As he spoke, two puffs of white smoke billowed from his nose.
Shen Wanqiu silently dodged again: "Master, is that so?"
"Hiss, I wonder when Lord Linghua will break through her cultivation barrier. She took my magic weapon last time and hasn't paid for it yet."
Meanwhile, Yun Shuling, whom Wang Tieniu was talking about, was rushing through the pass.
Inside the pitch-black cave, dozens of enormous dragon pearls emitted a faint glow.
On the millennia-old ice and jade bed, a woman dressed in white had her eyes closed and her brows slightly furrowed.
Yun Shuling was about to break through the barrier, and the magical power in his body was constantly purging his meridians and breaking through the shackles. He was only one step away from reaching the Void Refinement stage.
As the mental technique was activated, various past events simultaneously surfaced in his mind.
Yun Shuling's expression shifted between relaxation, pain, urgency, and solemnity.
Several hours later, as the final layer of the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" finished operating, Yun Shuling opened her eyes and sighed softly.
Sigh, it was still just a little short.
However, there's no rush.
As the thought crossed her mind, she recalled the adorable little girl who had just appeared in her thoughts, and a hint of worry flashed across her eyes.
I wonder how that girl is doing now.
Have you fully grasped the basic sword techniques in the sword manual?
That "Cloud Void Chasing the Moon Sword" is the opening sword technique in the Heavenly Rank sword technique "Chasing the Moon Sword Manual".
Furthermore, the sect's "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" complements that sword technique. Without the Heart Technique, one cannot comprehend the true meaning of the sword technique, let alone cultivate the sword's power.
Even just grasping the basic sword techniques requires extremely high comprehension. I wonder if my disciple can successfully grasp them.
Yun Shuling thought about it and sighed again with worry.
I wonder if I'm being too demanding of my disciple?
The sect competition will begin in two months. I don't know if it will be enough time for my disciple to return and teach me.
I hope my disciple will return soon; by then, she should have just broken through her cultivation barrier.
Sigh, this is her first time being a master, it's really worrying.
……
Nighttime, in Shen Shuan's room in Qingcheng.
"What? Now it only requires 4000 points?"
[Ding, yes, host. From now on, the points required for cultivation techniques and mental formulas will depend on your level of comprehension!]
The duck answered loudly, confidently raising its little chip.
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Shen Shu'an immediately praised her lavishly, "Yaya, you're amazing! You're my pride and joy!"
"So, if I factor in the emotional points I gained today, isn't that just right?"
Shen Shuan did the math, and a dragon stood upright on the bed, its little claws on its hips, its eyes shining.
"Duck, add some points! I want to see what's so special about this sword technique that originally cost 5000 points!"