20demayo Chapter 1776 Hoping for his speedy recovery
Chapter 1776 Hoping for his speedy recovery
Seeing Chen Shu struggling against Ah Xiong's seemingly chaotic yet cunning and ruthless Chaotic Cloak Blade Technique, Zhao Hu couldn't help but say, "Xiao Shu and the others are still young. Shouldn't they be more systematic when building their foundation?"
Ah Xiong stopped his stance, wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead, and chuckled, "Tiger, you don't understand. Systems? That's the academic way. Our Wan Chuan Sect is a sect that fought its way to the top!"
"What's so great about the 'Myriad Transformations Return to One Technique' that Brother Ming taught us? It's because it can integrate everything and simplify complexity! First, let them know how to hit hard and how to survive. Once they have a feel for real combat, then they can go back and work on the details and practice the system. It's twice as effective with half the effort!"
He patted Chen Shu on the shoulder: "Kid, remember that Lazy Donkey Roll followed by a Groin Kick I just did? Don't let the name fool you, it can be a lifesaver in a pinch!"
Chen Shu grimaced as he rubbed his wrist, which was numb from the shock, but his eyes were bright as he nodded emphatically: "I'll remember, Brother Xiong!"
Zhao Hu thought about it and felt that Ah Xiong's words, though rough, made sense. Wan Chuan Sect was indeed established amidst storms, and it wouldn't hurt for the disciples to have more practical combat and adaptability skills.
He nodded: "That makes sense. But we need to be careful not to hurt them. I used to adore those three kids, I don't want to ruin them..."
"Don't worry! I know what I'm doing!" Ah Xiong said casually, then looked at Zhao Hu curiously, "Tiger, I see your aura has become more and more concentrated lately, are you almost at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage? Your recovery speed is really... monstrous."
Zhao Hu smiled and did not deny it: "It's all thanks to the cultivation techniques and resources given by Brother Ming, as well as the guidance of Vice Sect Master Jinman and Brother Jizhou. Serving in the Battle Hall and walking on the edge of life and death a few times naturally made my cultivation level improve faster."
He looked towards the suspended palace, "I just hope Ming-ge recovers soon..."
When Mingchuan was mentioned, both of them fell silent for a moment.
Ah Xiong patted Zhao Hu's shoulder hard: "He will! What storms hasn't Ming-ge seen? He'll wake up naturally after he's had enough sleep! Come on, training is almost over for today. Take Xiao Shu and the others to the dining hall. I asked the cook to prepare extra food for them to replenish their energy!"
On the other side, Jinman and Jizhou, having finished their day's religious affairs, were sitting facing each other drinking tea in a side hall of the Hanging Hall.
"From the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect, Su Hao and Luo Yang have sent the latest news: the preliminary inventory has been completed, and the resource list and disciple roster have been compiled and submitted to the joint inspector of the four major sects for review."
Jinman took a sip of tea and said slowly, "They acted quickly and their attitude was quite sincere. The joint inspector's initial feedback was that no major concealment or resistance was found."
Ji Zhou nodded: "This is a good thing. A stable and controllable remaining force of the Qingcheng Yufa Sect is better than a complete collapse and being infiltrated and devoured by various forces. Sect Master Chu of the Xuantian Sect privately sent a message saying that the spies they planted in the Western Regions recently reported that the abnormal spatial fluctuations they sensed earlier have not reappeared and may have just been a random spatial turbulence."
"I hope so." Jin Man put down her teacup, her fingertips tapping the table unconsciously. "It's too quiet over there in the Holy Domain. Fairy Yueyao isn't one to swallow her anger."
“The calm before the storm,” Ji Zhou said calmly. “Before Ming Ge awakens, we need to make all the necessary preparations. I have led people to re-inspect and reinforce the backup cores of the sect's protective formation. Ah Xiong's patrol area has also been expanded.”
As the two were talking, footsteps came from outside the hall. Dong Chuyan walked in, holding a jade slip in her hand.
“Sister Jinman, this was sent by Sect Master Mu of the Butian Holy Sect from Jizhou.” Dong Chuyan handed the jade slip to Jinman. “They said that when they were clearing the plague in Blackwater City, they collected some residual information about the method of refining that evil poison. After studying it, they made some discoveries that might be useful in preventing similar methods, or perhaps… they could deduce some clues about the connection between Su Hongzhen and the Demon Abyss.”
Jin Man's spirits lifted, and he took the jade slip, immersing his consciousness into it.
A moment later, she raised her head, a hint of solemnity flashing in her eyes: "As expected... the method of refining that plague poison contained extremely ancient demonic runes, which is not a common school in the Spirit Realm. Sect Master Mu suspects that some of the forbidden inheritances that Su Hongzhen obtained may have come directly from the fragmented knowledge leaked from the ancient Demon Abyss, or even... there may have been more direct guidance."
Ji Zhou's eyes turned cold: "This means that the Demon Abyss's infiltration of the Spirit Realm may have started earlier and been more covert than we imagined. Su Hongzhen may just be a pawn that has been pushed to the forefront."
"This matter requires careful consideration. We should wait until Mingchuan wakes up before making a decision." Jinman put away the jade slip. "It's not advisable to alert them right now. Chuyan, reply to Sect Master Mu: Wanchuan Sect thanks you for sharing. We will study this carefully."
“Okay.” Dong Chuyan agreed, and then said, “In addition, Lin Ruowei, the Holy Maiden of Zixiao Jingyuan, sent a batch of bamboo shoots of Zixiao Golden Thunder Bamboo, a specialty of their Jingyuan, saying that they have miraculous effects on tempering the body and purifying spiritual power, and are especially suitable for people who have just recovered from serious injuries to nourish themselves.”
"And Ye Jingjing from Qingfeng Yumen asked someone to bring a lot of her homemade snacks and treats, saying that she wanted to give them to Mingchuan and everyone else to try."
Speaking of Ye Jingjing, Dong Chuyan couldn't help but smile.
That girl's thoughts were practically written all over her face.
Jin Man smiled slightly: "Accept them all and give appropriate gifts in return. Give the bamboo shoots to Dan Ge and see if they can be used in medicine or cooked into medicinal dishes. As for the snacks... give some to Ah Xiong and the children, and don't let Jing Jing's kindness go to waste."
The mundane daily routines, interactions between sects, the sweat of cultivation, and the intertwining of worries and hopes... all these elements combined to create the tapestry of the Wanchuan Sect during this special period.
Everyone is working hard in their own position, for the stability of the sect, and for the early return of that sleeping core.
Night fell again.
Inside the quiet room, Leng Xi had just completed a meticulous spiritual energy channeling for Ming Chuan.
Just as she was about to get up to prepare the medicine, Mingchuan, who had been sleeping quietly, suddenly twitched his fingers, which were resting outside the blanket, very slightly.
Leng Xi froze instantly, holding her breath and staring intently at the object.
Immediately afterwards, Mingchuan's eyelashes trembled, and his eyeballs under his eyelids seemed to move a few times.
Then, under Leng Xi's unwavering gaze, those eyes, which had been closed for many days, finally opened slowly, with a hint of drowsiness and weariness.
This time, it wasn't just a brief moment of lucidity; although his gaze was still somewhat unfocused, he had regained the ability to focus.
His gaze slowly and precisely landed on the face beside the bed, a face that was both aloof and exquisitely beautiful, yet whose eyes were now slightly widened with unbelievable surprise.
Eyes facing each other.
In the quiet room, only the soft crackling of the candlelight and the intertwined, gradually synchronized breathing of the two people could be heard.