Shadow Element: Advanced Level

After the Qilin finished absorbing the energy, the fountain suddenly disappeared.

Moreover, the herbs in the vicinity are also withering rapidly.

Tang Miao was taken aback, but didn't investigate further.

After all, he had already gotten what he wanted, so he had no time to care about it anymore.

After noticing the change in Xiangcao, Jiang Shaoxu complained with dissatisfaction, "What's going on!"

Tang Miao walked over, pretending not to know anything, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Shaoxu said with some doubt, "Look, the herbs here seem to be starting to wither?"

"It's just a pile of broken grass, what's the big deal?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shaoxu paused, and Tang Miao also paused as soon as he uttered the same words...

There's no other reason than that he ultimately said things he shouldn't have...

"Didn't you bring me here to enjoy the scenery?" Jiang Shaoxu said, somewhat annoyed, but still holding back.

"Yes!"

Tang Miao responded without hesitation, then added, "But this is just a pile of rotten grass. Look how easily it withers. I really don't understand why you want to live here."

He never imagined that this place was famous for this fountain...

The moment Tang Miao received the Kirin Jade, he suddenly felt as if he had obtained a large amount of energy.

It dawned on me then that this energy wasn't just something the beads could absorb. It seemed I could absorb it too!

Tang Miao quickly understood that the reason the Qilin was interested was because it knew that this energy could be refined to increase its strength.

He didn't rush to use this powerful force to break through. Instead, he said, "Alright, stop looking. You've seen it all, you've had your fun, you should be satisfied now, right?"

As Tang Miao spoke, she pulled Jiang Shaoxu into her arms, sniffed her, and said, "You smell so good. Compared to that pile of grass, you smell the best."

Jiang Shaoxu rolled her eyes at Tang Miao: "You're so good with words~"

After appeasing Jiang Shaoxu and taking the resentful Zhao Manyan with them, the three left the place. At dusk, in a large seaside town, they followed some marks left by Nan Jue and headed towards the location of the other team members.

When Tang Miao, Jiang Shaoxu, and Zhao Manyan arrived at their residence, the others seemed to be either cultivating in their rooms or busy with their own things.

The three of them didn't pay too much attention and were each taken to their own residences.

When Tang Miao was led to the room, she looked at the staff and asked in a puzzled tone in English, "Have all our team members gone out?"

"Um... I'm not really sure either, I'm sorry," the staff member replied in an international language.

Tang Miao then looked at the room next door and asked, "Do you know whose place this is?"

"It's the residence of a woman with silver-white hair."

"Okay, got it, thanks."

After asking a question, Tang Miao returned to his room. Upon entering, he used Shadow Element magic to sneak into Mu Ningxue's room.

Unfortunately, that little vixen wasn't there!

He then sat directly on the bed and began meditating. With the power granted by the Kirin Jade, and having already reached the Intermediate Perfection of the Shadow Element, Tang Miao began to attempt to break through the Nebula Barrier of the Shadow Element...

After some time, Mu Ningxue opened the door and walked in. She seemed to be in a good mood, with a slight smile on her face.

However, when she returned and saw Tang Miao, she was instantly stunned...

This man has gone too far! How could he just let a girl into his room like that?

However, when Mu Ningxue saw the dark aura flowing around Tang Miao, she didn't reprimand him, because she could tell that Tang Miao was advancing in cultivation...

As far as she knew, Tang Miao had already reached high levels in Ice Element, Lightning Element, Fire Element, Space Element, and Summoning Element... but she never expected that he would now also advance in the sixth element Shadow Element!

Even she couldn't help but think of the word "prodigy." Her own talent seemed utterly insignificant compared to Tang Miao's... At the same time, Mu Ningxue's heart softened. After all, Tang Miao had so many elements to cultivate, and after extorting resources, he still remembered to give her half...

Perhaps because of the first time, this second refusal was clearly even more powerless.

She knew that although Tang Miao's behavior was excessive, she had to admit that she had slowly succumbed to his advances through his money-grubbing and shameless exploitation...

After a moment of stunned silence, Mu Ningxue decided to leave the room so Tang Miao could break through to his goal in peace. But just as she turned to open the door, she suddenly found two large hands in front of her...

"Hmm~"

At this point, the room was completely dark, with even the lights completely blocked out.

Tang Miao succeeded, which wasn't surprising, given the immense amount of energy absorbed by the Kirin Jade!

Breakthroughs are a natural consequence.

"You've come in, why are you leaving again?"

Mu Ningxue glanced back at Tang Miao, her expression a mixture of embarrassment and anger, yet also a hint of cold allure. She then said, "Take it away."

"Take away what?" Tang Miao asked, somewhat puzzled, while also giving him a playful squeeze.

"You..."

Mu Ningxue wasn't stupid. If she didn't understand that this guy was doing it on purpose, then wouldn't she be a fool? But before she could say anything, Tang Miao preemptively told her to shut up.

Like a cat scratching at his heart, Tang Miao felt an urge to experience something more.

"Knock knock knock~"

Just then, a knock came at the door.

Upon hearing this, the two paused, and Mu Ningxue pushed Tang Miao away.

Tang Miao was a little puzzled, and cursed inwardly, "That damn bastard ruined my plans!"

"Tang Miao, are you there?" At the same time, Mu Nujiao's voice came through.

Upon hearing it was Beloved Consort Mu, Tang Miao's earlier temper vanished instantly... while Mu Ningxue distanced herself from Tang Miao and whispered, "You... aren't you going back?"

Tang Miao asked half-jokingly, "It's the middle of the night, Mu Nujiao is looking for me. You still want me to go over?"

"What does this have to do with me?" Mu Ningxue replied in a still very cold voice.

It's as if she really doesn't care about these things?

Although he really liked this kind of girl, Tang Miao was also puzzled because she always made him feel like he wasn't being taken seriously at all.

Feeling annoyed, Tang Miao reached out and pulled Mu Ningxue back, pinning her against the wall. Looking at her, he asked, "What am I to you?"

Mu Ningxue looked at Tang Miao, who was so close to her, then turned to the side and replied, "Mu Nujiao might have something to discuss with you..."

The more Tang Miao listened to Mu Ningxue's evasive answers, the more annoyed she became. She pressed herself closer to Mu Ningxue's neck and asked, "I'm asking you, what am I to you?"