CHAPTER 402: CHAPTER 326: SPIRITUAL POWER EXPLOSION (SEEKING SUBSCRIPTION)_2

Upon hearing this, Ning Xin was immediately taken aback, then looked at Xian Si.

"He knew that day, he just never told you. Don’t worry, he won’t spill the secret."

Xian Si explained.

"Then you are..."

Ning Xin wanted to ask, but Chen Xuan interrupted, "You’ll find out soon enough."

Not only was she curious, but even Gu Pengyou was also wondering what kind of relationship he had with the Ning Family.

Now none of them had any appetite left.

Just then, the maid’s voice came from outside, "Sister Xian, there is indeed a stone, but it’s green!"

"Bring it in!"

The maid opened the door, holding a porcelain plate in both hands, with a fist-sized green stone on it.

She gently placed it on the table, gave a slight bow to everyone, and then exited the room.

"What is this thing?"

Gu Pengyou asked curiously.

She had just carefully sensed it but found nothing special.

Chen Xuan didn’t explain, he directly picked up the green stone and injected a stream of Spiritual Power into it.

"Boom!"

Instantly, a torrent of fierce Spiritual Power gushed from the green stone, filling the entire room.

"Swish!"

Chen Xuan withdrew his Spiritual Power.

And the green stone reverted to an ordinary rock.

The three women were stunned.

"Could this be a crystal?"

Gu Pengyou suddenly remembered, there was a record in an ancient book that Demon Beasts cultivating Spiritual Power might produce crystals.

But the probability is very low.

So low it’s almost negligible.

She never thought she would see it with her own eyes today.

"Is it very rare?"

Xian Si asked.

"Yes, and it’s extremely beneficial for Spirit Cultivators!"

Gu Pengyou’s eyes sparkled with excitement, staring intently at the green stone in Chen Xuan’s hand.

With it... her Spiritual Power might advance further to mid-immortal level.

You have to know, Spiritual Power is very difficult to cultivate.

Even though she had invested immense mental effort and the Gu Family’s vast resources, she barely reached the initial immortal stage over the years.

Now Chen Xuan was in a dilemma.

Seeing Gu Pengyou’s excited expression, he knew she wanted the stone.

But he wanted it too!

What to do?

But the hardest thing now was for Xian Si, after all, this thing technically belongs to the Nine Immortals Tower.

Under normal circumstances, she would certainly give it to Gu Pengyou without hesitation.

After all, the relationship between the two was extraordinary.

But... now, Chen Xuan had just saved Ning Xin.

That was a life-saving grace.

"Give it to him!"

Gu Pengyou, knowing her dilemma, secretly transmitted a message to her.

"What about you...!?"

Xian Si looked at her, only to see Gu Pengyou shake her head.

Since that’s the case.... She then looked at Chen Xuan, "This stone can be yours, as a token of gratitude for saving my life!"

"No need!"

Saying that, Chen Xuan directly tossed the stone back to Xian Si.

"I mentioned having connections with Marquis Ning, saving her just because she is Marquis Ning’s granddaughter!"

His decision surprised the three women.

After all, such a rare item is greatly beneficial for cultivating Spiritual Power.

And here he was, saying no just like that.

Gu Pengyou’s gaze towards him changed.

But Xian Si was more troubled, only looking at Gu Pengyou for help.

Gu Pengyou took the stone from Xian Si’s hand and slowly approached Chen Xuan, pushing it into his hand, saying, "Alright, you take this stone, and let me read that ancient book in exchange, and we’ll call it even!"

"I..."

Chen Xuan hesitated as he looked at the stone that had returned to his hand.

That ancient book was valuable, but whether it matched the stone’s worth, he couldn’t say for sure.

After all, there were numerous ancient texts he didn’t recognize on it.

"Alright, it’s settled, stop dithering like a man!"

"Well, okay then!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly.

He certainly wanted this stone, but felt awkward saying it.

Oh well, might as well play the part.

But just offering an ancient book wasn’t enough, he wasn’t petty, so how should he compensate her?

Chen Xuan pondered.

"Got it!"

He then said, "Tell Gu Yun, I agreed to his request!"

"What?"

This puzzled Gu Pengyou.

Second Uncle?

He knew her Second Uncle too?

Seeing her bewildered, Chen Xuan chuckled, "Just tell him that, ask him for the details!"

Chen Xuan put on a mysterious air.

Of course, he was also reluctant to explain.

Chen Xuan, holding the stone, bade farewell to the three women, saying to Ning Xin as he left,

he would introduce someone to her in a few days.

Then he left the room.

"What’s really going on?"

Xian Si was puzzled too.

Ning Xin was baffled.

And Gu Pengyou was lost in thought, wondering what on earth Second Uncle had told him?

...

Back at the August Inn.

The women had already returned.

"Husband, where did you go so late?"

Luan Ying asked.

"After cultivation, I didn’t see you around, so I wandered for a bit!"

Chen Xuan sat down, casually picked up a trinket they bought.

A string of peach-wood colored beads.

He put it on and showed it off, "How is it? Does it look good?"

"That was bought for you, the vendor said it has a calming effect, who knows if that’s true, it wasn’t expensive, if you like it wear it, if not, forget it."

Ning Xin chimed in.

"Alright, I’ll wear it for fun!"

It’s clearly just regular wood polished nicely, craftsmanship was decent, but for calming effects, that’s nonsense.

Still, it’s their thought that counts, so it’s priceless!

...

At Prince Gu’s Mansion.

After leaving the Nine Immortals Tower, Gu Pengyou headed directly here.