The Snow Has Melted

"Make your own arrangements for all matters, and I will help you recover. Even if I take action, it will take more than seven days. Find a place.

I will come again after sunrise. Be prepared.

Your two juniors can guard you from the side. It will be beneficial for their future cultivation. Flying Eagle will remain at Duke Fu's Mansion."

Yuan Tiangang was not lying. Ling Feng and Ling Ying had decent talent. Observing from the side would indeed be beneficial for their future cultivation.

After speaking, Yuan Tiangang placed a hand on Flying Eagle's head, and then his figure vanished without a trace.

"Thank you, Hall Master."

Flying Eagle was very excited. He could feel a new power within him. Once he finished refining it, he should be able to enter the Manifestation Realm.

"Farewell, Hall Master."

Ling Yan and the others respectfully saw Yuan Tiangang off before finally sighing in relief. So much had happened tonight, and the pressure this person exerted was too immense.

Then, their gazes turned to Flying Eagle, their expressions complex.

No wonder you dared to step forward!

Ling Ying clutched his chest as he stood up, a pained grin on his face. He felt lucky that he hadn't made a move! He had only sealed Flying Eagle, and look at him now.

If they had truly fought, his fate would likely not have been good!

"From today onwards, Flying Eagle will serve as the Deputy Commander of Duke Fu's Mansion."

As Ling Yan's words fell, Flying Eagle successfully received a promotion and a raise.

"Flying Eagle thanks the Old Duke for his kindness."

Flying Eagle bowed to Ling Yan. Well, they were all eating from the same pot now. This person was a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert, favored by the Hall Master, and of great use to His Highness. He had to show some respect.

Even if his Divine Marquis were to come, he would have to show some respect.

A day's work begins in the morning. Another early morning exercise.

"Good. In the Prince's Mansion, there's no need to worry. This is Tiandu City."

After returning last night, Yuan Tiangang had not disturbed him. It was only after his morning exercises that Yuan Tiangang reported to him.

According to him, this would take at least seven days.

After receiving Chu Xuanao's reply, Yuan Tiangang turned and left.

With a single step, Yuan Tiangang arrived in the pavilion of Duke Fu's Mansion. Looking at the people before him, compared to yesterday, besides the four people from yesterday including Ling Yan, there were two more people today: Ling Feng's son, the Heir Ling Chen, and Ling Feng's brother, Ling Yun.

Ling Yun and Ling Chen looked at Yuan Tiangang, their eyes filled with fear and admiration. A living Heavenly Being Realm expert!

Appearing before them.

Even they had only heard that the Imperial Clan had Heavenly Being Realm experts but had never seen one.

"Greetings, Hall Master."

Ling Chen also bowed, but his head was lowered even further. He still felt like he was dreaming. This person before him was actually a Heavenly Being Realm expert.

Last night, a Heavenly Being Realm expert personally spoke to me!

His great-grandfather (grandfather) was crippled. Duke Fu's Mansion had not had a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert for decades. And then there was the matter of Flying Eagle.

Ling Yun and Ling Chen still hadn't recovered from the words spoken last night.

"Is everything ready?"

"Reporting to the Hall Master, everything is in order. Please follow me." After speaking, Ling Yan led the way towards the secret chamber.

Ling Feng walked at the very back, looking at Ling Yun, Ling Chen, and Flying Eagle.

"Third Brother, Chen'er, I'll leave these few days to you."

"Second Brother (Father), don't worry."

Ling Yun and Ling Chen were very confident now. They had been very panicked when they heard yesterday that Ling Yan was crippled. They knew very well what would happen to Duke Fu's Mansion without a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert in charge.

But in an instant, they had a new backer who would also help Ling Yan recover. With a Heavenly Being Realm expert personally overseeing things, Duke Fu's Mansion was now no less impressive than Dragon-Dwelling Mountain of the Imperial Clan.

Arriving at the first floor of the attic, Ling Feng struck a pillar with his palm. A section of the floor by the wall opened up, revealing a deep tunnel. A spiral staircase led to an unknown destination.

Looking at the underground passage before him, Yuan Tiangang knew very well that he had seen this passage when he came before.

With a thought, Ling Yan and the other two felt a force envelop them, lifting them into the air.

The figures of the four flashed, disappearing without a trace. The floor above slowly closed.

When Ling Yan and the other two regained their senses, they were already in a secret chamber deep underground.

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"Thank you, Hall Master, we..."

At this moment, Ling Yan's face was filled with unconcealed excitement, his previous calm demeanor gone.

Yuan Tiangang waved his right hand, and Ling Yan's body floated in the air as if lying down. Yuan Tiangang pointed a finger at the Baihui acupoint on Ling Yan's head, and a stream of golden True Qi continuously flowed into Ling Yan's body.

Ling Feng and Ling Ying retreated to the edge of the secret chamber, watching the two in the center with concern.

The sun set again, and the sun rose again.

The world still turns, though one person less.

But without my Grand Marshal, I truly can't manage.

Early in the morning, Chu Xuanao bathed and burned incense, dressing neatly. It was November, and the new lottery draw was here.

Everyone, give me some face.

System, start the lottery draw.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully drawing, obtaining a bottle of the Spirit Beast Pill."

[Spirit Beast Pill: Applicable to beasts, it can improve the cultivation of spirit beasts below the Transcendent Realm, making them more powerful.]

"Bang," the table shook violently.

No more draws, no more draws. This lottery is truly cursed.

Except for that Earth Fire Condensed Lotus, nothing else has been useful. That useless earthworm, why would he even need to draw it?

With one command, he could have as many as he wanted.

It's not even as good as "Three Slashes That Take Your Life," which at least tells you where to aim for a comfortable cut.

He doesn't need those so-called spirit beasts or exotic beasts.

In the secret chamber, after a day's time, Yuan Tiangang had completely expelled the sinister energy from Ling Yan's body.

Actually, it wouldn't have taken a full day. If it were just to expel the sinister energy, it would have taken less than three hours. The remaining time Yuan Tiangang spent using his own power to sort out Ling Yan's meridians. Yuan Tiangang didn't just want Ling Yan to recover.

He also wanted him to advance further. Since he had made this decision, he had to maximize the benefits. To only use the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus for recovery would be a waste of his Highness's treasure.

Ling Yan's path of fire refinement had a similar effect to his own supreme yang energy. Combined with the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus, it might even be possible for him to reach the late stage of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

Therefore, Yuan Tiangang did not directly use the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus to restore him. Instead, he used his own power to sort out and repair him. It could be said that Yuan Tiangang restored whatever he could in Ling Yan's body. The remaining injuries would have to rely on the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus.

Ensuring that not a single bit of the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus's power was wasted, with any surplus power to help him improve his cultivation. With the addition of his own supreme yang energy, it should help him break through.

As Ling Yan sat down cross-legged, Yuan Tiangang infused the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus into Ling Yan's body. He then moved behind Ling Yan and placed a palm on the crown of his head.

He used True Qi to protect Ling Yan's meridians while also assisting him in refining the Earth Fire Condensed Lotus.

This healing and recovery process officially began.

Heavy snow fell, covering the land in white. The entire Tiandu City seemed to have transformed into an ice and snow kingdom.

Chu Xuanao sat in the courtyard, watching the snow fall outside the pavilion, observing the first snowfall of the year.

He murmured:

"The eighth day."

Today was the eighth day since Yuan Tiangang had left.

Shuangxue, who was massaging his shoulders from behind, lowered her head and playfully whispered into Chu Xuanao's ear:

"Your Highness, the eighth day of what!"

Hearing the sweet voice by his ear, Chu Xuanao felt a little... a little hot?

And the heat was a bit excessive.

It wasn't just Chu Xuanao; many people in Tiandu City felt the same.

"Your Highness, the snow is melting," Qiuyue exclaimed.

In the courtyard, the white snow rapidly melted into water. The first snow of winter, which had just covered everything in white, vanished without a trace.

The snow melted into water, the water dried on the ground, as if returning to the scorching heat of July.

Even the snow in the sky melted into water, and before it could fall, it turned into gas and disappeared.

The Ghost Servant descended from the top of the pavilion and said solemnly:

"Your Highness, the power of heaven and earth, Celestial Phenomenon Realm."

Hearing the Ghost Servant's words, Chu Xuanao revealed a smile.

He thought to himself, It's done.