CHAPTER 546: 543. THE SURPRISING BAINIAN XIANG

Having witnessed the miraculous Moonlight Dumplings, Zi Ran trusted Wen Ping’s spiritual cuisine skills, especially since this was created by an even greater Spiritual Cuisine Master, there was no concern about whether Demon Milk would harm her. Gazing at the strong tea in the cup, she couldn’t help but sigh, "Sect Leader Wen’s mother was truly a great Spiritual Cuisine Master, she could even incorporate Demon Milk, regarded by all as poison, into her recipes."

With that, Zi Ran raised her cup and drank the entire Sea Thought Strong Tea in one go. The initial taste was so fragrant and rich that it brought a delightful surprise, leaving only this flavor in her mind. It made her forget the years of suffering from hand ailments, the disappointment upon seeing the Vortex Map, and her past glory.

As the entire cup went down to her stomach, a marvelous sensation followed. A warm feeling spread from within, making her feel as though a fire was burning inside her. Then the warmth suddenly turned into several streams of heat coursing throughout her body, threading through meridians, entering the Meridian Gate, like playful fish in water.

This made Zi Ran eagerly drink the second cup, watching as Bainian Xiang, Zhantian Qingxuan, and others nearby couldn’t help but lick their lips thirstily.

Although they knew it was medicine, they couldn’t resist the urge to drink it.

"Sect Leader Wen, how many cups of this milk tea must I drink to be cured?" Zi Ran asked as she put down the cup, but upon looking around, Wen Ping had already disappeared.

Zhantian Qingxuan replied, "Sect Leader went to the dormitory area."

"Elder Zhantian, could you guide me there? I want to find out the truth and have some reassurance." Feeling the heat gathering in her hands, Zi Ran was eager to know how soon her hands would heal, a feeling more exciting than the Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan advancing to Four Vortexes.

To her surprise, Zhantian Qingxuan and others suddenly exchanged glances, wearing troubled expressions.

"This... Sect Leader instructed that you should return tomorrow, we really dare not take you there rashly... even just to ask a few questions."

Zi Ran was puzzled, "Why is that?"

"Immortal Sect has a rule, that anyone who is not part of Immortal Sect cannot linger in its borders for long."

"Not even me?"

She was a Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan!

Many Four-star Giant Influences went to great lengths for her to stay a few more days.

Zhantian Qingxuan shook his head, "Hard to say."

Though he said so, Zi Ran understood the true meaning beyond Zhantian Qingxuan’s tactful words—the answer was no!

Suddenly, Bainian Xiang spoke up, "Dear elders, what if it’s an important matter? Like seeking entry into the sect, can I stay a bit longer in Immortal Sect?"

Her master needed to ask questions of Sect Leader Wen, and she wanted to join Immortal Sect, to learn Luo Mi, Lin Kewu’s unheard-of, particularly powerful Vein Techniques.

This time, Zhantian Qingxuan didn’t shake his head, "Should be okay. But the Sect Leader took the medicinal cuisine to the dormitory area, likely to save someone, might have to wait awhile."

"No problem, I’ll wait!"

Bainian Xiang promptly responded.

"Then please follow me." With that, Zhantian Qingxuan led the way towards the dormitory area.

Bainian Xiang beamed, quickly asking again, "Elder Zhantian, I heard Lin Kewu and the others say, if you join Immortal Sect with a few hundred Gold Coins, you can learn that Vein Technique that makes the sword fly in the sky by itself? And that technique that immobilizes someone with a shout, can it also be learned with just Flower White Crystal?"

This was what Bainian Xiang was most curious about these days.

Her master told her these were jokes from Luo Mi and the others, but she didn’t think so!

Now meeting the elders of Immortal Sect, she had to ask quickly!

Zhantian Qingxuan nodded, "Since you have thoughts of joining the sect, there’s no harm in telling you. In the dormitory area, even during sleep, you can comprehend the Sword Control Skill. As for the shout that immobilizes, it’s likely Wind’s Shackles, understood by Lin Kewu in the Wind Valley. One hour in Wind Valley with a Flower White Crystal, and Wind’s Shackles is merely commonplace there."

"Wow!"

Bainian Xiang’s mouth couldn’t close from the joy, then tugged Zi Ran’s sleeve excitedly, "Master, you guessed wrong, these are all true!"

"I know, I know..." Though surprised, her mind was mostly occupied with her hand ailment, "Once we see Sect Leader Wen, join the sect then."

"Master, do you want to join too?"

Bainian Xiang chuckled, gazing into Zi Ran’s eyes.

Meanwhile, Wen Ping had arrived at the dormitory area, carrying Sea Thought Strong Tea.

It was the time for cultivation, after meeting Zi Ran, most had gone to cultivate, as they grew stronger one by one, their desire for cultivation intensified. Especially after Long Ke’s entry into Wind Valley yesterday, becoming even stronger. For all Red Stones, Long Ke offered high prices.

Long Ke was singularly focused on cultivating a Wind Attribute Anomaly Vein, demanding as many Red Stones as there were available.

Regarding such transactions, Wen Ping remained permissive, as some ordinary disciples within the sect undoubtedly couldn’t rely solely on their savings for cultivation.

Of course, the presence of Red Stones also increased the sect’s profits, a beneficial situation where he had no reason for hindrance—unless the system set rules!

In the quiet dormitory area, Wen Ping lifted Shi Hua lying in bed, slowly pouring Sea Thought Strong Tea into her mouth bit by bit.

This process wasn’t simple, as someone in a coma wouldn’t swallow easily, so the Sea Thought Strong Tea often trickled down her jaw and soaked her collar.

However, it wasn’t entirely impossible to feed, with two cups of Sea Thought Strong Tea, roughly only one whole cup was absorbed by Shi Hua’s clothes, while another’s quantity entered Shi Hua’s stomach.

"System, how long before she can wake?"

The system’s response sounded particularly relaxed, "Only Body Refining Realm, her spiritual power is quite meager, recovery is rather easy, she’ll wake up after a quarter of an hour."

"That’s good."

Nodding, Wen Ping sat by the window.

As his gaze inadvertently fell on Shi Hua, Wen Ping smiled.

Recalling memories from childhood.

The friend who once ran around the mountains, had now become like this.

Though there once were some conflicts and misunderstandings, for Wen Ping, since Kao Shan Sect was overwhelmed by Beast Tide overnight, it was all in the past.

She was still his friend!

When Shi Hua awakened, whatever happened he didn’t intend to let her leave again, stay in Immortal Sect for cultivation. Without Gold Coins, Flower White Crystal, let her learn from Zhao Yi, clean the sect, and search for Red Stones in Wind Valley. For Shi Hua’s current realm cultivation, finding one Red Stone would be enough for a period.

Here, no matter what is cultivated, there won’t be jealousy, nor will someone think of turning you over to the enemy, and no more occurrences where academy higher-ups don’t support their own academy.

As a friend, that’s the best gift he could give Shi Hua!