Lin Xiaowan's Wish
Wang Mengde activated the Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula.
After circulating his spiritual energy for one full cycle, he was surprised to discover...
Perhaps the heat in his spiritual energy wasn't high enough, or perhaps it was because he had accumulated a large amount of lightning power within his body.
When practicing the Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula, the rate at which the heat increased was much faster than before.
The spiritual energy flowed through the meridians, and the power of thunder resonated subtly with the Cultivation Method of the Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula, increasing the accumulation speed of the blazing power by at least 20%.
20%.
It may not seem like much, but over time, the difference becomes huge.
Wang Mengde made a mental estimate.
Perhaps at this rate, he could have a proper cultivation session with Qingyue every two months or so, and increase his cultivation level.
Wang Mengde felt much more at ease.
Find Qingyue a body-tempering Cultivation Method that can quickly accumulate Yin-Nature Power as soon as possible, so that the two of them can rapidly improve their cultivation.
Perhaps the Evergreen Sect possesses such a Cultivation Method.
After all, the Evergreen Sect is one of the two largest sects within a radius of thousands of miles, and its Cultivation Method manuals are vast and numerous, including all sorts of unorthodox cultivation methods.
Qingyue is an outer disciple of the Evergreen Sect, so she should have access to some Cultivation Method manuals.
Wang Mengde took out a Voice Transmission Talisman from his Storage Bag, his fingertips flashing with spiritual light as he typed in a line of text. "Qingyue, later find out if the Evergreen Sect has any body-tempering Cultivation Method that can quickly enhance a woman's Yin-Nature Power."
The Talisman was activated, Talisman vanished as countless points of light.
Soon, a Voice Transmission Talisman in front of Wang Mengde lit up.
Wang Mengde infused his spiritual power, and a line of small characters appeared.
"You shameless bastard, I know!"
Wang Mengde couldn't help but smile happily.
He carefully put away the Voice Transmission Talisman, gripped the Spirit Stone tightly again, and continued his cultivation.
The following day at noon.
Rosy Cloud Island, in the Loft No. 37.
On the table were two plates of steamed Demon Fish, one plate of braised Demon Fish, and a bowl of steaming fish soup.
Lin Xiaowan served Wang Mengde some food. "Brother Wang, how does it taste?"
Wang Mengde picked up a piece of steamed Demon Fish with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.
The fish melts in your mouth, with a subtle aroma of scallions and ginger permeating the flesh, perfectly masking the Demon Fish smell without masking its natural freshness.
The sweet and savory flavor slowly spread across the tip of the tongue, carrying a hint of the unique spiritual essence of the Demon Fish. It slid down the throat, causing even the spiritual energy within the body to fluctuate slightly.
"It tastes very good," Wang Mengde praised sincerely, picking up another piece of braised meat.
The braising method results in a richer flavor, with the sauce coating the fish, giving it a savory and slightly sweet taste. The fish skin is pan-fried until slightly crispy, and each bite is bursting with flavor.
Lin Xiaowan's eyes curved into crescents when she heard the praise.
She kept piling food onto Wang Mengde's plate, her chopsticks never stopping, until the bowl was overflowing with fish and meat.
"That's enough, that's enough. You eat too." Wang Mengde stopped her chopsticks.
Lin Xiaowan hummed in agreement, ate a couple of mouthfuls of rice, and then secretly glanced at Wang Mengde.
She gently poked at the rim of the bowl with her chopsticks, hesitated for a long while, and then cautiously spoke.
"Brother Wang, when is your dao companion moving in?"
Wang Mengde paused in his act of picking up food, then looked up at Lin Xiaowan.
Lin Xiaowan felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, and quickly lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer. "I... I was just asking. I'm just a mortal, unworthy of you, and I dare not ask for too much—I only beg Brother Wang not to send me away."
Wang Mengde put down his chopsticks, looked at her, and asked curiously, "How did you know I dao companion?"
Lin Xiaowan bit her lower lip and said softly, "Your robe smells very good, like a very fragrant woman's scent. It's not the smell of ordinary incense, it's... it's the scent of a woman, I can smell it."
Wang Mengde remained silent for a moment.
The image of Shen Qingyue flashed through his mind, and he said, "She won't be coming here anytime soon."
Lin Xiaowan's shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly.
She quickly placed another piece of food on Wang Mengde's plate, her movements much lighter than before.
"Then, then eat more. I've been stewing this fish for a long time."
After the meal, Lin Xiaowan quickly and efficiently cleared away the dishes.
Wang Mengde took out five Spirit Stones from his pocket and placed them on the table.
"Take these and go buy some clothes."
Lin Xiaowan looked at the five Spirit Stones, but did not immediately reach out to take them.
Wang Mengde frowned slightly. "The Spirit Stone I used to buy you clothes, you didn't use them, you've been saving them up?"
I've noticed you only have a few clothes, and I haven't seen you buy anything new for years.
Lin Xiaowan lowered her head and wiped her fingers on her apron.
She turned and ran into her room, and a moment later came out carrying a bulging bag.
The bag was placed on the table with a dull thud.
Lin Xiaowan opened the bag, which was full of Spirit Stone. She poured the Spirit Stone out of the bag, put them together with the five on the table, counted them carefully, and then pushed them all in front of Wang Mengde.
"These are the Spirit Stone I've saved up over the years." She raised her head and looked at Wang Mengde with an unprecedented seriousness in her eyes. "Could you help me buy an Appearance-Preserving Pill? I've inquired, and one Appearance-Preserving Pill costs one hundred and twenty Spirit Stone."
You get a 10% discount at the Island Patrol Office, which is 108 Spirit Stone. There are exactly 108 spirit stones here.
Wang Mengde was slightly taken aback, then asked, "You've been saving all the Spirit Stone I've given you over the years, not even buying clothes, just to buy Appearance-Preserving Pill?"
Lin Xiaowan nodded. "I'm twenty-nine years old this year. I'm just an ordinary person, and I'm already old and my looks are fading. I'm afraid that if I grow old and look terrible, you'll dislike me."
Wang Mengde looked up at Lin Xiaowan.
Because of dual cultivation, Lin Xiaowan's skin is fair and delicate, no different from that of a twenty-year-old woman. She is even more beautiful and youthful than the so-called big stars in her previous life. How could she have aged and lost her beauty?
Not only is her face fair and rosy, but she also has a slender figure, a slim waist, and a natural charm in her eyes and brows.
Her light blue dress couldn't hide her Linglong curves at all.
Her jet-black hair was pulled back, revealing her fair neck.
Absolutely gorgeous.
"You look very beautiful right now, I like it very much." Wang Mengde said, "I'll buy you Appearance-Preserving Pill later, you can put away the Spirit Stone and buy clothes and jewelry."
Lin Xiaowan paused for a moment, then stubbornly shook her head. "No, I must use my Spirit Stone."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was unusually firm.
Seeing her like this, Wang Mengde knew she was determined.
Without any hesitation, he waved his hand and put the 108 Spirit Stone on the table into his Storage Bag.
He then took out fifty Spirit Stone from his Storage Bag, arranged them in a row on the table, and pushed them in front of Lin Xiaowan.
"Take these and go buy some clothes. You haven't bought new clothes in years."
Lin Xiaowan was slightly taken aback, looking at the fifty Spirit Stone on the table, and then looked up at Wang Mengde.
A lump formed in her throat, and tears finally welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.
She quickly raised the back of her hand to wipe it away and nodded vigorously.
"Um!
An hour later, Lin Xiaowan returned with the clothes and immediately found Wang Mengde, saying, "Brother Wang, when I passed by Four Seas Fish Shop just now, Zhou Sihai sent me a message saying he wanted you to come to him to sell fish; he has something to discuss."
I need to tell you.
Wang Mengde paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
He used to frequently sell the Demon Fish he caught to Zhou Sihai.
But it's unusual for someone to specifically ask someone to pass on a message, saying they have something to tell him.