CHAPTER 281: CHAPTER 277 EMPEROR YU’S DECREE

It took almost a month, but Chen Xuan finally returned to the rMolan Mansion.

"Phew—"

Finally back.

Chen Xuan had a smile on his face.

Spending almost two months’ time.

Not just the time, but also those millions of skill points.

But,

these two raw stones still have about half of their energy left,

worth it!

"I’m back!"

Chen Xuan shouted loudly. Two months without seeing Ning Xin, he really missed her.

In an instant, a fragrant breeze swept by, and anyone from Ning Xin appeared in his arms.

"I’ve missed you!"

Ning Xin slightly raised her head, her arms tightly embracing Chen Xuan, her eyes full of yearning for him.

Ever since being with him, she had never been apart, let alone for two months.

"Yeah! Next time if I go out, I’ll take you along!"

Chen Xuan’s large hand rubbed her back.

"Alright! You said it!"

Ning Xin released her arms, speaking very earnestly.

Even though she didn’t usually feel anything, not seeing him for a day really didn’t work, she truly relied on Chen Xuan now.

"Haha, don’t worry, when have I ever spoken without meaning it?"

Chen Xuan was amused by her serious expression.

"What’s so funny!"

Ning Xin playfully pouted.

Her expression made Chen Xuan’s appetite grow, but it had been two months since he last ate.

Then, with a finger, he lifted her chin, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder, looks like we have to spar today!"

"Hmph! When have you ever won?"

Ning Xin looked at him challengingly, with a hint of disdain in her words.

"Pa!"

How could this be tolerated?

Chen Xuan slapped her on her pert bottom, "Bold, to be so presumptuous!"

Little lady!

Haven’t seen you in two months, and your courage has grown.

"Hmph!"

Ning Xin turned her head away from him.

But that slightly upturned corner of her mouth made Chen Xuan quite exasperated.

"Damn it!"

He must show his manly prowess!

No waiting, just now!

Who cares if it’s dark or not!

Immediately, he wrapped his arms around Ning Xin’s waist, about to pick her up for some serious payback,

a light footstep approached from afar.

"Hehe!"

Ning Xin laughed mischievously, but seeing his look of annoyance, she softly consoled him, "Alright, alright, just wait a moment, don’t be mad!"

She said as her jade hand smoothed his breath.

"Sigh!"

Chen Xuan sighed helplessly, "Truly no sense of timing!"

Though unwilling, the footsteps grew closer, and he released Ning Xin.

"By the way, don’t be scared later!"

Ning Xin suddenly said.

"What?"

Chen Xuan was baffled.

Scared?

Who could scare him!

It’s only two months apart, why is this woman acting so mysteriously.

Ning Xin saw his puzzled look and didn’t explain but instead covered her mouth, laughing lightly.

Until Luan Ying appeared in front of him.

Just as Ning Xin said, he was startled!

"How is this possible?"

Three meters away, Luan Ying still dressed in her light yellow gauze dress as before.

But... already a first-rank Spirit Cultivator!

Chen Xuan blinked hard, even using his Telepathy.

"Truly first-rank!"

Back then, Luan Ying went from third to fifth rank in three days, it was shocking, but still acceptable.

After all, this is the Supreme Domain, and the initial cultivation for both Spirit Cultivators and Martial Cultivators is relatively simple.

Otherwise, this rMolan Mansion wouldn’t have Martial Artists everywhere.

But after reaching high ranks, the difficulty changes.

Especially from the third rank to the second rank, and the second to the first, the difficulty of these is increasingly greater.

But... to Luan Ying, these are just jokes.

"Greetings, my lord!"

Luan Ying smiled as she bowed and saluted.

"You really know how to surprise me!"

"They always said I was a genius, a prodigy!"

"But compared to you, forget it... there’s no comparison."

"Phew—"

Chen Xuan let out a long sigh.

Hit hard, deeply hit hard inside.

Luan Ying’s talent is simply overwhelming, as if crushing his very existence.

And he even has a system cheat.

...

"By the way, I think Luan Ying is quite good."

On the bed, Ning Xin was panting, beads of sweat on her forehead, and the tips of her hair were already soaked.

Showing just how intense Chen Xuan’s recent moves had been.

"What do you mean?"

Chen Xuan tilted his head, then picked up some clothing, not knowing whose, to wipe her forehead sweat.

"You don’t understand what I mean?"

Ning Xin gave him a white eye.

With such a charming person like Luan Ying there, with top-notch looks, figure, and talent.

She didn’t believe Chen Xuan could remain unmoved.

"The way you put it... cough cough..."

Chen Xuan intentionally coughed to mask his awkwardness.

Then, after a pause, he slowly said, "Not bad, I guess!"

"Alright, I get it!"

Ning Xin straightforwardly said, "You should prepare, take her in these few days!"

"Uh.....?"

Chen Xuan looked at her in surprise, "So soon?"

"First, don’t be hasty!"

"Second, Luan Ying is indeed quite good. I observed this during our two months together!"

"Third, she’s got feelings for you too!"

Some things are just that straightforward.

For Chen Xuan to have a few more women, she felt it was very normal.

She could also serve him together with them.

Moreover, Chen Xuan brought Luan Ying out from the brothel and taught her a cultivation technique, and with just these two things, she had long secretly approved of it in her heart.

Though he didn’t know this as he had left rMolan Mansion for a while.

Of course, Luan Ying’s monstrous talent is also something she noticed; at least she could help Chen Xuan in the future.

She had considered everything thoroughly.

"Alright then, I’ll do as you say!"

"You’re so lucky!"

Ning Xin glared at him. He got such a big benefit and still acted as if he was doing it reluctantly.

It made her grit her teeth in frustration.

"Hehe..."

....

The next day.

Brothel.

After two months, Chen Xuan came here again.

Regarding Luan Ying’s matter, Ning Xin handled it all, saving him any worry.

All he needed to do was show up at the right time.

In the room, Chen Xuan looked at the two pieces of raw stones in his hand.

"Let’s wait!"

He then tucked the raw stones into his robe; the Nine Elements Dao Skill was still cooling down.

For now, the priority was still this cultivation technique, and as for the Myriad Manifestation Skill, that would have to wait until the Nine Elements Dao Skill evolved to the next level.

Moreover, he didn’t have enough skill points to upgrade the Myriad Manifestation Skill.

"Knock knock..."

"Master, it’s me!"

This was indeed a coincidence; the kid was back too!

Hearing the familiar voice, Chen Xuan smiled, "Come in!"

With a "creak!"...

Qin Ke slowly entered, gently closed the door behind him, and bowed to Chen Xuan, "Greetings, Master!"

"Sit!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke remained as respectful as ever.

"Do you feel that you have completed the first grade, almost reaching the immortal grade?"

Chen Xuan observed his aura, noting that he had indeed reached the threshold between the first and immortal grades.

It wouldn’t take much longer for him to succeed in reaching the immortal grade.

"This is all thanks to the third level of the Nine Elements Dao Skill bestowed by Master; otherwise, I wouldn’t have reached completion so quickly!"

"Alright, stop buttering me up. It’s your diligence that matters; I can only guide you!"

Saying this, Chen Xuan pointed at the cup on the table.

Qin Ke immediately understood, stood up, and respectfully placed it in front of Chen Xuan.

"Phew..."

He blew on it and took a sip.

"It tastes great!"

Qin Ke promptly took it back.

"By the way, did you uncover any findings during your time below?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"None. The people from the Ning Family vanished as if into thin air, leaving no trace at all."

Qin Ke was also frustrated.

Even though he meticulously combed through the counties under rMolan Mansion, he found no clues.

However, Zongzheng insisted that they were definitely in rMolan Mansion.

His tone was quite firm.

On his way back to rMolan Mansion, he reviewed everything carefully to see if he had overlooked anything, but he truly found nothing.

He worried if Lord Zongzheng would blame him for incompetence when he went to the Three Judicial Departments the next day.

Seeing Qin Ke with a frowning face, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but smile inwardly.

Looking?

You’re looking for nothing!

It’s right in front of you!

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Just do your best. Even the Yang Family and Crane King didn’t find anything, and that’s fine!"

Chen Xuan offered some comfort.

"Certainly, I sent quite a few people there, and if there are any discoveries, I will know immediately."

To do this task well and leave a good impression on Lord Zongzheng.

Qin Ke had put in a lot of effort.

"There you have it, don’t dwell on it too much."

Chen Xuan followed his words.

"By the way, is there any news about the world spirit?"

He was concerned about this.

Now that Qin Ke had built up networks within the entire Three Judicial Departments, checking for news related to the world spirit should be easier.

"Indeed there is!"

Qin Ke immediately replied, which was also the reason he sought out Chen Xuan as soon as he returned.

Compared to finding Ning Family members, he paid more attention to Chen Xuan’s matter.

"Quick, tell me!"

Chen Xuan was instantly overjoyed and urged him on.

"This time, I gathered quite a bit of information about the Lower Realm!"

"But..."

Qin Ke hesitated here.

This made Chen Xuan anxious.

"Just say it!"

He glared at him fiercely.

"It’s that Emperor Yu once decreed a prohibition against anyone seizing the world spirit from the Lower Realm, and violators would be directly executed upon discovery!"

"Unless the Lower Realm self-destructs and opens a passage, only then is it allowed to take action!"

"Even then, it must be reported to Great Yu afterward!"

This news was inadvertently disclosed by an immortal-grade martial artist during a drinking session.

Legend has it that his ancestor was a marquis, but since that marquis’s death, the family declined, leaving him stuck in a small county.

After speaking, Qin Ke glanced at Chen Xuan from the corner of his eye.

Seeing his calm demeanor, he finally felt relieved.

After all, from the beginning, Chen Xuan had asked him to find information about the world spirit, indicating its importance to him.

Now, however, things turned out like this.

He worried that Chen Xuan might not be able to accept it.

"Is that so!"

Chen Xuan muttered to himself.

Though outwardly unchanged, a sense of helplessness arose within him.

He hadn’t expected Great Yu to have such a decree, especially one issued directly by Emperor Yu.

This made finding treasures to repair the world spirit even more difficult!