Unexpected Teleportation

When they returned to Su Youwei's home, the old man's room was already dark, while Su Youwei's room was still lit by candlelight. Her silhouette could be seen through the window.

"Youwei, I brought you something to eat. Have you eaten yet?" Knowing that Su Youwei had not gone to bed, Mu Chen pushed the door open and walked in.

"Sniff, sniff... You smell strongly of alcohol. Brother Chen, did you drink?"

Su Youwei frowned. Seeing the lingering flush on Mu Chen's face, how could she not realize that he had been drinking at the royal palace? She said helplessly,

"Youwei, do you want to try some?" Mu Chen asked. Su Youwei shook her head, then stepped forward to straighten his collar, as gentle and virtuous as a wife.

"Hehe, anyone who could marry a girl like you, Youwei, would definitely be incredibly lucky."

Perhaps because it was his first time drinking in this world, Mu Chen was somewhat tipsy and said whatever came to mind.

Su Youwei's cheeks reddened, and she could not help taking a small step back. Talking about marriage was still far too early.

But if it were Mu Chen, perhaps it would not be impossible. Feelings grew over time. They were more than friends but not quite lovers, and she had a very favorable impression of him.

When she had needed help the most, Mu Chen had saved her grandfather. It was like a beam of light shining into darkness, leaving a deep mark in her heart.

So, if it truly became possible in the future, she would not refuse. Instead, she was rather looking forward to it.

"All right, Brother Chen. You should go back and get some rest," Su Youwei said after calming herself, changing the subject.

Mu Chen nodded and swayed as he returned to his room.

After Mu Chen left, Su Youwei immediately put out the candle and fell onto her bed. Covering her burning cheeks, she wore a sweet, somewhat silly smile that made her look utterly adorable.

The next day, Mu Chen woke up and recalled what had happened the night before, making him cover his face.

The wine had tasted good, but he was still too young. He needed to build up his alcohol tolerance gradually.

He wondered whether Su Youwei would blush when she saw him.

"Morning, Youwei?"

After greeting her, Mu Chen found Su Youwei looking perfectly composed, with no trace of embarrassment. He felt a little disappointed.

Su Youwei appeared calm on the surface, but shyness had already welled up in her heart. Mu Chen probably did not remember what he had said last night, right?

"Youwei, we don't need to go to Great Zhou Mansion every day. How about we head to the Black Forest Mountain Range for some training?" Mu Chen asked.

As long as they stayed in the outer regions, the two of them would have no problem dealing with First-grade Source Beasts. With his Late Void Realm Soul Power, a burst of soul impact could even leave second- or third-grade Source Beasts dazed for a while.

"If we leave, then Grandfather..."

Su Youwei thought of her elderly grandfather, who needed someone to care for him.

"Hehe, Youwei, just go out with Little Chen. Don't worry about this old man. I'm not so old that I can't take care of myself yet," Su Youwei's grandfather said with a chuckle as he emerged.

Mu Chen understood immediately. The old man's unspoken meaning was that they could leave without worry, that he could look after himself and would not get in the way of the two of them.

Now that his injuries and illness had been treated, the old man's physical and mental condition were both excellent.

"Alright, Old Man, don't worry. With me here, Youwei won't lose even a single hair," Mu Chen promised, thumping his chest.

Su Youwei's heart warmed. She was not some helpless girl either; she would not always stand behind Mu Chen.

"Haha, of course I trust you."

After living together for several years, he knew Mu Chen's character. Mu Chen was not a flawless person, but neither was he some hypocrite.

Su Youwei's grandfather already regarded Mu Chen as his future grandson-in-law, and his granddaughter also had some affection for Mu Chen.

Mu Chen and Su Youwei left Great Zhou City together, heading toward the Black Forest Mountain Range.

It was Su Youwei's first time in a place like this. Her expression was stern and cautious, as this would be the first time she faced real combat.

"Youwei, there's a First-grade Source Beast over there. It's just right for you. I'll cover you," Mu Chen said after sensing the surroundings with his Soul Power. There were only first-grade beasts nearby.

They were in the outer regions. Source Beasts around the third grade lived deeper within the mountain range and would not normally appear here.

"Alright."

Su Youwei took a deep breath. Her nimble, graceful figure flashed, and she charged into the woods in an instant.

Before long, the sounds of battle rang out, along with the roars of a Source Beast. Su Youwei unleashed her minor-achievement Jade Breaking Finger, easily piercing the fur of the wolf-like Source Beast.

But this was Su Youwei's first time facing a Source Beast, and her first real battle. Due to her lack of experience, claw marks were left on her arm. The stinging pain made her frown.

She did not retreat. Seizing an opening, she pierced the wolf-like Source Beast's heart and ended the battle.

"Youwei, good work. Use some spirit liquid to heal your wound. Be careful not to leave a scar."

As soon as Mu Chen said that, Su Youwei's expression changed. Naturally, no girl could remain calm upon hearing that she might be scarred.

The Ancestral Stone Spirit Liquid was highly effective on such minor injuries, healing them in no time. Su Youwei reflected on the battle just now and gained quite a lot from it.

Mu Chen did not disturb her. Instead, he began his Meridian Opening here. The Source Qi here was somewhat denser than in Great Zhou City. After all, so many Source Masters cultivated in Great Zhou City, all requiring Source Qi.

Here, aside from Source Beasts, there were only him and Su Youwei.

Mu Chen had already decided on his second meridian. He would use the power of the Space Ancestral Symbol and Source Qi to open it. Perhaps he might even comprehend some spatial divine ability.

The Devouring Ancestral Symbol, activate.

After being refined, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol had become more efficient. With a thought from Mu Chen, vast quantities of Heavenly Source Qi were devoured, then transformed into purer Source Qi. Mixed with the power of the Space Ancestral Symbol, it surged toward the blockage in his second meridian.

During this process, a stabbing pain came from his major meridian. At the same time, his skin flickered with a faint silver glow, as though it could resonate with the rhythm of the surrounding space.

Su Youwei came back to her senses and saw Mu Chen cultivating there. Taking advantage of the moment, she prepared to open her third meridian.

Half a month passed, and Mu Chen was still opening his meridians, continuously devouring Heavenly Source Qi.

Su Youwei sat there, staring at Mu Chen's handsome face. After opening her third meridian, she had not hurried to attempt the fourth.

Sizzle!

At last, Mu Chen successfully opened his second meridian. The vitality in his body became more active. Every meridian he opened would further strengthen his physical constitution.

With the physical strength of two opened meridians, he should have no rivals among those with five meridians and could sweep them aside.

Buzz!

At that moment, his second meridian suddenly bloomed with dazzling silver light, resonating with the Space Ancestral Symbol in his sea of consciousness.

The space around Mu Chen rippled like boiling water in a pot. In Su Youwei's eyes, his figure gradually became blurry and indistinct.

"Brother Chen?!"

Su Youwei was shocked. Without a second thought, she reached out and grabbed Mu Chen's arm.

The next second, the two vanished from the Black Forest Mountain Range, teleported to an unknown destination.