nycdaug Chapter 56 Returning to the World of Cultivation
Chapter 56 Returning to the World of Cultivation
A burst of shimmering light shot from the earth to the sky, instantly scattering the thick, dark clouds before they gathered again after a long while.
However, all that followed was a heavy rain pouring down from the sky, and the thunder and lightning that had threatened to cleave everything away disappeared, leaving only a gentle breeze and warm rain.
After the heavy rain, everything returned to normal, as if those strange phenomena were just illusions.
All things are rare at the beginning, and we are reunited after a long separation.
In a desolate place, a giant flying python with a pair of wings swept across the calm sky. However, this was not a strange thing here, after all, wild and desolate areas were where many monsters roamed.
Of the three people standing on the flying bird, one had already succumbed to the powerful impact when breaking through the barrier and fell into a coma.
The man, covered in wounds with not a single uninjured piece of flesh and several exposed bones, stood quietly, his eyes calm and unwavering, seemingly feeling no pain whatsoever.
Enveloped in rich spiritual energy, the body was rapidly rebuilding its flesh and blood at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Liu Xingxing raised her skeletal hand, which was still painful to move and had not yet recovered, and stared curiously at the rapidly growing flesh and blood.
The chaotic illusions attached to her face were slowly peeling away to reveal her true appearance, and at first glance, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Baili Shu secretly admired her appearance and finally understood why he always felt something was off when he looked at her.
Such a face and such an air of authority are worthy of her title as a half-step immortal.
Even though she is wearing tattered clothes and looks utterly disheveled, it cannot diminish her otherworldly and refined aura.
"It's still quite a distance from here to Penglai Stream. You should rest for a bit. He won't die, so there's no need to keep such a close watch on him."
Liu Xingxing glanced at Baili Shu, who was even more nervous than her, wondering if he was genuinely taking care of someone or just feeling nervous about returning home.
Baili Shu was also very frank: "Having been a mortal for so long, I really can't adapt for a while. Please don't be offended, Immortal Qingjun."
"Fine, do whatever you want, I'm too lazy to care about you anymore."
Liu Xingxing sat down cross-legged and began to regulate her breathing.
The little snake continued to fly. Because Liu Xingxing had set up a protective shield around them, they didn't feel any wind blowing past them. If they hadn't kept their eyes open, they wouldn't even have noticed that they were moving at high speed.
The warm sunshine felt cozy on my skin, and the fresh air made me feel relaxed and comfortable.
Liu Xingxing had only intended to rest for a while, but before she knew it, she had entered a meditative state.
Maybe I was just too tired...
In the distant chaos, it seemed as if Baili Shu said a thank you, and then said something else, but she couldn't hear it.
After an unknown amount of time, when Liu Xingxing opened her eyes again, it was completely dark, and the stars in the sky were twinkling.
Baili Shu was also meditating cross-legged next to him, while the unconscious A Zheng showed no signs of waking up.
Liu Xingxing moved her hand, which had been in pain before, but now it had been completely reconstructed. Her slender fingers showed no signs of injury and were even smoother and more rounded than before.
I felt completely relaxed and comfortable, without any discomfort.
He cast a cleansing spell and transformed himself into a clean set of robes. Then, he glanced at the sea of consciousness that he had been unable to open before and found that it was now open and everything inside was still there.
However, it seems there's something extra...
Ok?
Liu Xingxing looked at the "golden pill" that was about the size of a pill and was still shining with a puzzled expression.
How come she doesn't remember having this?
Liu Jun's valuable items, even inconspicuous pills, were always carefully stored in jade bottles and placed in a corner. He would never leave them lying around in a pile of bottles and jars without any containers, as he does now.
Most medicinal herbs and elixirs, if not stored properly, will lose all their medicinal properties over the years, rendering them no different from waste.
Liu Xingxing stared at it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Since there were outsiders present, it wasn't convenient for her to take it out to study, so she gave up and withdrew from the sea of consciousness.
She'll talk about it when she gets back to the sect. Anyway, she's already back in the cultivation world, so a little more time won't make a difference.
She had just woken up from her meditation and was quite energetic. Bored, she began to observe her surroundings to figure out where she was.
Because the place where they broke through the barrier was far away from Penglai Ravine, neither the place she had mistakenly entered nor the place Baili Shu had mistakenly entered.
Moreover, Liu Xingxing specifically told the little snake not to fly so fast, and even chose to fly over to a place with fewer people.
She really had no interest in dealing with those little Karami who were greedy for money (the Devouring Dragon), after all, the little snake had only shown its face once in the Shangyuan Secret Realm before it was targeted.
However, she has almost fully recovered now. The cracked dantian has been repaired flawlessly, and her spiritual energy is now fully replenished, restoring its self-recharging function.
Just then, they saw a small town not far away. Just as the little snake was about to go around it, Liu Xingxing used the contract to transmit a message to it, telling it to go down and rest for a while. After all, it had been traveling for most of the day and there was a half-dead person lying there.
The little snake obediently landed a hundred meters away from the town.
Baili Shu opened his eyes as if he had a premonition, and asked with some doubt, "But what happened? Why did we stop?"
Liu Xingxing glanced at Azheng, then looked at him again: "Look, Azheng is in such a terrible state now. If we keep going, I'm afraid he won't live to go to the Xiaoyao Sect with you. Let's go to town and rest for one night. We can continue our journey tomorrow after he wakes up."
"And judging from your appearance, you're probably about to break through. You might have to stay a few more days. Anyway, you're back now, so there's no rush. Come down first."
Indeed, after his journey through the mortal realm, Baili Shu's knowledge and understanding have increased immeasurably, and his path of cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. His realm, which had remained stagnant for over a hundred years, has finally begun to loosen up, soaring rapidly with the faint signs of a breakthrough, and it seems that he has broken through more than one realm.
"Immortal Qingjun is very thoughtful; it is indeed not suitable to travel at night."
After all, he had been robbed before, although he had never been robbed in most of the time.
Since returning here, those seemingly distant memories have become vivid and real again. It turns out that a mere few decades is nothing at all, and his state of mind seems to be slowly returning to normal.
"When you meet people, please don't keep calling me by my Taoist name. I don't like people knowing my real identity. Just call me by my name or Fellow Immortal Liu."
Just like a celebrity who only wants to be ordinary while shopping but is called by her full name, she doesn't have many acquaintances, but many people know her and have heard of her. Liu Xingxing really didn't want to cause any more trouble.
"Very well, then I shall presume to address you as Fellow Immortal Liu."
Although she said the same thing in the mortal realm, once she returned here, Baili Shu reverted to his respectful title, after all, he was a senior and could not be disrespected.
Even now, he still doesn't understand what kind of person she is, but that's not what he should be worried about: "What about Zheng? We can't just take him to meet people like this, can we?"
Liu Xingxing gave him a strange look: "Are you really so used to being a mortal that you don't know how to use an invisibility talisman?"
Baili Shu gave an awkward laugh: "I really did forget."
……
Even at night, the town is very lively, and there are even some independent cultivators selling things all night long.
This is the difference between cultivators and mortals. Cultivators can stay energetic even if they don't sleep for days and nights, while mortals cannot.
"Boss, three superior rooms."
The innkeeper looked at the unremarkable Golden Core cultivator at the counter with a questioning expression: "Fellow cultivator, do you... have other friends coming?"
"Okay, that's why I asked you to book three superior rooms. Let's rent them for three days first, and if you need to stay longer, you can extend the stay. How much?"
Liu Xingxing spoke with a completely calm expression.
The inn had encountered similar situations before; after all, there are all kinds of people these days. The owner was straightforward and immediately took the beaded plate and started scratching.
"Three superior rooms, a total of two hundred and twenty-five spirit stones for three days, fellow immortal?"
Do you provide meals?
“Yes, but that’ll have to be calculated separately.”
Liu Xingxing took out five mid-grade spirit stones and placed them on the counter, saying, "Deduct three days' room fee, and just send over dinner each day. It's enough for three people, so you can decide how much to serve."