Chapter 163
The lotus was pure white, with round petals, each as large as a palm, exuding extraordinary beauty.
When Xiao Minghuang produced the lotus, the Medicine King was momentarily stunned. He quickly reached out and tremblingly accepted the flower.
“This… this is the Western Spiritual Herb, the Clear Heart Lotus! It has miraculous effects in repairing the soul and is no less valuable than some Earth-tier pills! Princess, this gift is too generous. This old man feels unworthy!”
Though the Medicine King spoke these words, his actions betrayed him as he accepted the lotus.
This lotus was a compensatory gift for the Clear Heart Lotus she had given earlier. She hadn’t expected it to be so precious.
“Oh? Senior, do you know the origin of this flower?”
The Medicine King, with a look of excitement, explained:
“In the Western Buddhist lands, there are two great classical texts: one is the 《Great Sun Nirvana Sutra》, and the other is the 《Immovable King Sutra》. The former refines the spirit, while the latter tempers the body.”
“This Clear Heart Lotus is an essential item for cultivating the 《Great Sun Nirvana Sutra》. If used correctly, it can nurture a King of the Life and Death Realm!”
At this point, he sighed softly, and the excitement on his face gradually faded.
“Unfortunately, the 《Great Sun Nirvana Sutra》 is a secret of the Western lands, and we have no opportunity to cultivate it… However, with this spiritual flower, I can recover to the Nascent Soul Realm!”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang’s eyes sparkled with delight. What the Great Xia Dynasty lacked most at the moment was Nascent Soul Realm combat power.
If there had been a Nascent Soul Realm expert at the exit of the secret realm, how could the Dragon-Tiger Sect Master have dared to act so arrogantly?
“If the senior can restore to the World Orgin realm, that would be wonderful! I congratulate you here, senior.”
“Thank you!”
The Medicine King solemnly clasped his fists, his heart filled with myriad emotions.
He knew that his achievements today were all thanks to Xiao Minghuang, and thus his gratitude towards her deepened.
“If there’s nothing else, this old man will go into seclusion now.”
“Senior, please proceed at your convenience, but remember to be cautious during your breakthrough.”
Xiao Minghuang reminded him, fearing that the Medicine King might be too elated and make a mistake during his breakthrough, which would undo all his previous efforts.
“Thank you for the reminder, Princess. This old man will keep it in mind.”
With that, the Medicine King flew out of the small courtyard and disappeared into the endless mountain range.
After the Medicine King left, Xiao Minghuang turned her gaze towards the small house where Ye Ruoshui was refining pills.
“I wonder how long Ruoshui will take to refine the pills. I can use these days to refine the Meteor Star Liquid and enhance my cultivation.”
However, before that, there was one more thing she needed to do.
Previously, at the exit of the secret realm, the Old Ancestor had been injured by the Dragon Tiger Sect Master while saving her, which had further aged the already short-lived Old Ancestor.
She had obtained a spiritual herb from the system’s compensation that could help prolong life. If she gave it to the Old Ancestor, it should help extend his life by a few years.
Thinking this, Xiao Minghuang left the small courtyard and flew towards the main peak once again.
This time, no one stopped or harassed her.
The mountain-guarding disciples quickly reported her arrival, but it was not Sheng Bailan who came to greet her, but the Hanging Sword Elder.
“Princess Xiao, are you here to see the Sect Master? She has gone into seclusion. If there’s anything you need, you can tell me.”
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes.
Why did she suddenly go into seclusion?
Moreover, wasn’t Sect Master Sheng opposed to her returning to Da Xia?
Why is it that now that she’s not leaving, Sect Master Sheng has gone into seclusion instead?
“This is the matter: I have urgent business to return to Great Xia, but my Dao Companion is currently refining pills and cannot accompany me. I would like to ask the Hanging Sword Elder to look after her in my absence.”
“That’s simple. Princess Xiao, you can go with peace of mind. I assure you that no one will disturb your Dao Companion’s pill refining.”
“Thank you!”
Xiao Minghuang cupped her hands in gratitude, then turned and left.
The journey from the Spirit Sword Sect to Great Xia was quite a distance.
Previously, when the Hanging Sword Elder had flown on his sword, he had to consider the lower-level disciples, so the speed was not fast, and it took ten days to arrive.
But even if she flew without rest, it would still take her five days to reach Great Xia.
“I wonder how the Old Ancestor is doing now. I hope I can make it in time.”
Xiao Minghuang murmured to herself, then increased her speed and flew towards Great Xia.
…
Inside the Spirit Sword Sect.
In a quiet room within the forbidden area of the main peak.
A woman dressed in white was sitting cross-legged on a cushion.
It was Sheng Bailan.
She suddenly opened her eyes, and sword energy intertwined within her pupils, bursting forth and cutting through the air, making a “crackling” sound.
Although she had decided to go into seclusion after seeing the affectionate display between Xiao Minghuang and her Dao Companion, feeling ashamed of herself.
But sitting in the quiet room, she could not calm her mind.
The sensation of that night, the joy of spiritual and physical union, lingered in her heart.
Fifty years of cold solitude, once warmed, she did not want to let go.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became; the more she retreated, the more she felt she had lost!
Why?
Why could that seemingly timid little girl, who only knew how to hide in Xiao Minghuang’s arms and whimper, win Xiao Minghuang’s affection?
Why couldn’t she?
Sheng Bailan stood up and glanced down at her chest.
…Not smaller than that little girl’s!
Then she looked at her legs.
Long and shapely, equally as good as that little girl’s!
Or perhaps… Xiao Minghuang just likes that kind of whimpering, naive sweetheart?
Sheng Bailan narrowed her beautiful eyes. As a cultivator, what she sought was clarity of mind!
If she couldn’t even obtain the person she loved, what was the point of cultivating the sword?!
As a sword cultivator, she was born with a clear sword heart. If she couldn’t obtain what she desired, this sword heart would be tarnished.
In this lifetime, her cultivation would likely stagnate.
Therefore, it wasn’t just for her feelings, but also for her future path of cultivation.
She would challenge that little girl!
In the name of love!
“Hmph!”
Sheng Bailan let out a light snort, slapped the stone door open with a palm, and dashed out.
The Hanging Sword Elder sensed the commotion and hurried over.
“Senior Sister, you’ve emerged from seclusion so soon?”
He could feel that something was off with his senior sister. Her sword intent was in disarray, showing signs of a potential qi deviation.
Sheng Bailan’s pupils flickered with sword intent, ready to strike.
“Where is Xiao Minghuang?”
The Hanging Sword Elder was taken aback and replied:
“She said she had urgent matters and returned to Xia Country.”
Before he could finish speaking.
Sheng Bailan’s figure blurred, transforming into a pure white sword light that shot into the sky, heading straight for Great Xia.
She would fight for it!
How would she know if she didn’t try?
…
On the road.
Xiao Minghuang didn’t stop for a moment.
She was now at the third level of the Divine Sea Realm, and her flying speed wasn’t slow. Moreover, she used speed-enhancing talismans, making her much faster than ordinary Spirit Seed Realm experts.
But her haste attracted the attention of many passing cultivators.
Especially those with ulterior motives.
The news of Xiao Minghuang appearing alone in the wilderness quickly reached the Dragon Tiger Sect.
Upon hearing the news.
The Dragon Tiger Sect Master, who had been oscillating between frustration and anger, suddenly perked up.
“Hahaha! Princess of Xia Country, your time has come!”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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