CHAPTER 444: THE MIRACULOUS MASSAGE TECHNIQUE

Chapter 444: The Miraculous Massage Technique

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Ten minutes later.

Chen Huaian stared at the half-human-height pile of white clay on the ground, falling into silence once more.

As expected, things in the cultivation world couldn't be judged by common sense.

The ground powder had been only a small amount, but once mixed with spiritual spring water, the white clay expanded rapidly like infinitely multiplying bacteria.

Now with this much Nuwa's Primordial Clay before him,

he estimated there was enough not just to recreate Zhang Yibai's body but even to make him a grandson.

"Old Zhang, you should sculpt your own body. It'd feel awkward if I did it - you know why."

Chen Huaian released Zhang Yibai from the Black Scales Sword.

After all, Old Zhang was male - he couldn't very well sculpt that particular part for him, could he?

That would be way too bizarre.

"Is this the material for body reconstruction?" Zhang Yibai circled the Nuwa's Primordial Clay, discovering he could easily manipulate its shape with his will.

"This is Nuwa's Primordial Clay," Chen Huaian explained. "The very clay Nuwa used to create humans. What we used earlier to grow the Golden Lotus of Transformation was the clay she used to mend the heavens... both are extraordinary treasures."

"I see!" Zhang Yibai nodded. Noticing Chen Huaian seemed preoccupied, he added, "I can handle the body reconstruction myself. You go attend to your business."

Chen Huaian did indeed have matters to attend to. He organized several bottles of pills - some he'd refined himself, others "acquired" from the Alchemy Sect.

These would serve as gifts for Her Eminence of Kunlun Immortal Palace.

Having resolved to go undercover, he might as well commit fully. Ideally, he'd gain Her Eminence's trust like Wang Shouyi had, which would better secure Zhang Yibai's sect-establishment plans.

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In the room, Zhang Yibai contemplated the Nuwa's Clay before him.

Undoubtedly, a new body meant a fresh start.

While cultivators could use disguise techniques or Youth Preservation Pills to alter their appearance, these were ultimately just facades that didn't reflect reality.

He was fundamentally an old man. No amount of youthful appearance could mask his inherent agedness, and his lean physique couldn't be changed by pills either.

He'd grown tired of his former style.

Since returning to Earth Star, he should reinvent himself completely.

Zhang Yibai looked up, his gaze landing on a poster of Was-singer on the wall, and immediately knew what to do.

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Aboard Kunlun Immortal Palace's flying vessel,

Chen Huaian sat cross-legged in meditation before donning his VR headset.

He couldn't ignore Sect Master Li's summons.

Otherwise he might face a sulky Li Qingran.

Fortunately, though majestic in appearance, the flying vessel moved quite slowly.

He had ample time to report to Li Qingran before returning to Earth Star.

But this scene appeared utterly bizarre to Wang Shouyi.

"Senior actually wears a motorcycle helmet while cultivating?"

Wang Shouyi scratched his chin as he observed the black helmet on Chen Huaian's head. He'd heard many Ascenders had peculiar habits - some could only gain cultivation insights in foul-smelling outhouses. Perhaps Senior belonged to this eccentric category.

"Maybe I should try wearing a helmet too - it might boost my cultivation speed!"

The thought of working alongside Senior for Kunlun Immortal Palace and Her Eminence excited Wang Shouyi so much he couldn't help humming, unaware that Chen Huaian's spirit had already secretly departed.

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The Slanted Moon Three Stars Cave.

"Elder Chen! This... this Sect Master summoned you! Why... why did you take so long? Are you neglecting your duties?"

Chen Huaian's lips twitched as he observed Li Qingran sitting primly on the bamboo couch, her pretty face flushed.

Well now, wasn't she supposed to be still adjusting to her sect leader role?

Yet she's already mastered the commanding tone perfectly.

To maintain his disciple's confidence, Chen Huaian played along, cupping his hands respectfully. "Reporting to Sect Master, this... ahem... subordinate was delayed by urgent matters. What does the Sect Master require?"

"Nothing important, just your presence."

Li Qingran waved magnanimously,

then patted the bamboo couch beside her. "Elder Chen, lie down here!"

Chen Huaian blinked. Hadn't she summoned him for foot and shoulder massages?

He'd been quite looking forward to that - a legitimate excuse to touch Li Qingran's body.

"Why hesitate?" Li Qingran pouted, hands on hips. "Does this Sect Master's word carry no weight? I'm not asking anything difficult - just lie down on the couch."

With no choice, Chen Huaian complied, looking up at her helplessly. "What are you planning?"

Rubbing her hands together with a delighted smile, Li Qingran declared: "Why, to massage your feet, shoulders, back and thighs of course~"

"You're the Sect Master," Chen Huaian sighed. "Sect Masters shouldn't do such things. You need dignity and authority."

"But you're this disciple's master."

Rolling up her sleeves, Li Qingran giggled: "It's only proper for a disciple to serve her master! When this disciple gets hurt or sick later, Master mustn't complain about clumsy care - I'll need your tender ministrations then!"

Chen Huaian thought he'd rather start that "care" right now, hands-on.

But he refrained from voicing this directly.

"Qingran, your master recently studied ancient texts and discovered a miraculous massage technique that promotes blood circulation and unblocks meridians. However..." He frowned, feigning difficulty.

"However what?" Li Qingran took the bait instantly, blinking her large eyes.

"However, mastering such techniques requires practical experience. Without hands-on practice, the knowledge remains superficial. I've yet to find suitable... practice partners."

"Oh!" Li Qingran nodded sagely. "Master could practice on Pavilion Master Su and Uncle Zhang Mengchu! They're both worldly-wise and might offer valuable insights."

Chen Huaian: "..."

Since when had this clever disciple become so dense?

Couldn't she read between the lines?

Unnoticed by him, the corners of Li Qingran's lips curled slightly as he continued guiding the conversation.

"Alas, the techniques differ between genders due to anatomical differences. I have male volunteers, but for females... if necessary, I suppose I could ask that girl Yue Qianchi."

The moment these words left his mouth, the hands on his thighs pressed down abruptly.

Looking up in surprise, he met Li Qingran's radiant smiling face.

"Master~"

Li Qingran beamed:

"Why trouble Senior Sister Yue with such trivial matters?

Can't this disciple assist you instead?"

Chen Huaian hesitated.

Li Qingran suddenly adopted a stern expression: "This Sect Master has spoken! Elder Chen shall cease this dithering! The matter is settled - within three days, this Sect Master shall personally experience this miraculous massage technique!"

Chen Huaian: "..."

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