Xiao Wu and the Other Two Girls Compete for Favor and Grow Jealous; Taking Two Immortal Herbs to Cultivate!
" Huh? She wants to meet me early?!" Ye Han was inwardly surprised and began to think.
In the original story, Qian Renxue had fallen in love with Tang San because he was formidable.
Tang San wanted to destroy Spirit Hall, yet Qian Renxue had let him go time and again.
If Qian Renxue had not been so lovestruck, Tang San would have died at her hands long ago.
So, given Qian Renxue's admiration for strength, she certainly would not reject the engagement after learning of his extraordinary talent.
This meeting was surely her chance to assess him before making her final decision.
"Yes! Great Enshrined, I'll be ready!"
Having thought it through, Ye Han nodded in agreement, looking forward to meeting Qian Renxue.
"Good, good, good! Hahahaha!"
Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction, then gave Ling Yuan a meaningful look.
Ling Yuan took the hint and left the Worship Hall with Ye Han.
Shortly after coming out, they saw Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu waiting outside.
Seeing Ye Han emerge, both girls approached him with joyful faces to ask after him.
"Ahem!"
Naturally, Ling Yuan felt jealous. She interrupted with a cough.
"All right, it's getting late. It's time to arrange your accommodations."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan immediately asked where they would be staying, full of anticipation.
Ling Yuan quickly considered it, intending to have Xiao Wu stay in her courtyard and arrange somewhere else for Dugu Yan.
Xiao Wu had undergone Soul Beast Transformation. To prevent her from escaping, Ling Yuan had to keep her nearby and watch her at all times.
Her courtyard was large enough anyway, and claiming that Xiao Wu was her newly accepted disciple would keep outsiders from growing suspicious.
After considering it, Ling Yuan announced that Xiao Wu would live with them, while separate arrangements would be made for Dugu Yan.
First, she would take Ye Han and Xiao Wu back to the courtyard, then take Dugu Yan to arrange her accommodations.
Ye Han naturally understood this decision, while Xiao Wu jumped for joy.
Only Dugu Yan was unhappy with the arrangement, but living under someone else's roof, she had no choice.
Hmph, you skanky snake! Furious, aren't you? Bleh, bleh, bleh~
Seeing Dugu Yan's displeased expression, Xiao Wu laughed inwardly.
"Behave yourself!"
Ling Yuan glared fiercely at Xiao Wu, then led the way with Ye Han.
Xiao Wu followed obediently, not daring to show any temper toward this older sister whom even her master held in awe.
Although Dugu Yan was not entirely willing to accept Ling Yuan's arrangements, she could only follow obediently behind her.
Before long, the group arrived back outside the courtyard residence.
As soon as they arrived, they spotted a familiar figure-Hu Liena!
"Junior Brother Xiao Han! Elder Ling Yuan!"
Seeing Ye Han and Ling Yuan, Hu Liena hurried over in delighted excitement.
She abruptly hugged Ye Han and scolded him, both hurt and angry.
"You actually dared to stand me up, then disappear for almost two whole days! What on earth happened?!"
Ye Han looked at Hu Liena's sulky expression.
He could not help feeling a little apologetic. After all, he then coaxed her gently.
"Senior Sister Nana, something suddenly came up. Look, I'm back now, aren't I?"
Only after hearing Ye Han's gentle voice did Hu Liena's hurt and anger ease somewhat.
This scene, however, displeased Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu.
"Hey, who are you?!"
Dugu Yan frowned and demanded, her face full of displeasure.
Xiao Wu also looked at Hu Liena with open hostility and said unhappily,
"Exactly! What's all this about?! Don't you know men and women shouldn't touch so freely? Hurry up and let him go!"
As she spoke, she muttered inwardly,
One skanky snake was already annoying enough. Why has another skanky vixen appeared now?
Only upon hearing them did Hu Liena notice Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu.
Instantly displeased, she wrapped her fair arms tightly around Ye Han's arm and said unhappily,
"And who are you two? What business is it of yours if I hug him?!"
Watching this scene, Ye Han found it secretly amusing.
All this fighting over affection and jealousy-was this turning into a female rivalry Asura field?
Still, watching them argue over him really did feel pretty good.
"Ahem!"
Ling Yuan grew somewhat annoyed at the sight and interrupted.
"Let me introduce you. This is my newly accepted disciple, Xiao Wu." "And this is Dugu Yan, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's granddaughter. She's joining Spirit Hall and enrolling in the academy."
Hearing this, Hu Liena was immediately surprised.
Dugu Yan was actually the granddaughter of the renowned Poison Douluo, which made her feel more favorably toward her.
But she felt no such fondness for Xiao Wu, Elder Ling Yuan's newly accepted female disciple.
Next, Hu Liena introduced herself.
"My name is Hu Liena. I'm a disciple of Bibi Dong, the current Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, and Ye Han's senior sister."
With that, she looked at Xiao Wu and said, seemingly singling her out deliberately,
"Since you're Ye Han's junior sister, you're also my junior sister. From now on, you must respectfully address me as Senior Sister whenever you see me."
Dugu Yan heard about Hu Liena's identity and background.
She no longer dared show hostility toward her and responded with great respect.
Bibi Dong's disciple!
Xiao Wu heard that she was a disciple of Bibi Dong, the enemy who had killed her mother.
She instantly filled with hostility and hatred, glaring fixedly at her and refusing to address her that way no matter what.
"Hmm?!"
Seeing her display such a lack of manners, Hu Liena's expression gradually darkened.
Just as the smell of gunpowder in the air grew stronger, Ye Han spoke helplessly to soothe them.
"All right, all right. There's no rush. Take your time."
"Senior Sister Nana, since you're here, please help arrange somewhere for Dugu Yan to stay."
Hearing this, Hu Liena finally suppressed her anger.
She readily accepted and stepped forward to link arms with Dugu Yan.
Her teacher, Bibi Dong, had always hoped to recruit powerful people to her cause.
If she built a good relationship with Dugu Yan, perhaps she could help her teacher win over a powerful figure like Dugu Bo?
But Hu Liena soon realized something and immediately frowned as she asked,
"What about this Xiao Wu, then? Doesn't she need me to arrange accommodations?"
Ye Han was about to speak, but Xiao Wu hugged his arm and spoke first.
"I live with Mas-Senior Brother! I don't need your arrangements! Bleh, bleh, bleh!"
Hu Liena's face immediately darkened. This damned girl actually lived with Junior Brother Xiao Han!
Ye Han was utterly speechless too. This damned Rogue Rabbit really knew how to stir up trouble. He would have to straighten her out properly tonight.
Just as the displeased Hu Liena was about to erupt, Ye Han hurriedly coaxed her.
"All right, Senior Sister Nana, take Dugu Yan with you first."
"Bring her to see me tonight. I have gifts for both of you~"
Delighted to hear there would be gifts, Hu Liena finally left with Dugu Yan, albeit reluctantly.
After they left, Ling Yuan pulled Xiao Wu off Ye Han and tossed her into the courtyard.
Remembering what Ye Han had just said to Hu Liena, she could not help frowning slightly as she asked,
"My dear husband, what gifts did you just say you were giving them? Could they be Immortal Herbs?"
Ye Han nodded and smiled.
"Yes, Sister Ling Yuan. I know what I'm doing. Don't worry."
Among the thirteen Immortal Herbs he had picked were two Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. These two did not actually qualify as Immortal Herbs, only half-step Immortal Herbs.
But they could strengthen one's foundations, nourish vitality, replenish Qi, and enhance cultivation, allowing a complete transformation. Their medicinal properties were mild, and they ranked among the finest ganoderma.
In the original story, Tang San had given one to Yu Xiaogang, helping him break through his rank-thirty bottleneck.
The other had been fed to Xiao Wu after she became a rabbit following her sacrifice, helping her recover a measure of intelligence.
These two Immortal Herbs were perfectly suited to Dugu Yan and Hu Liena, so giving them the herbs would not be a waste of resources.
After all, to develop the two girls into his own force, he naturally needed to invest in them and help them improve.
Night soon fell.
After bathing with Ye Han, Ling Yuan went to discipline the unruly Xiao Wu.
That was because Xiao Wu had secretly peeped from outside the door while Ye Han and Ling Yuan were bathing.
With no one disturbing him, Ye Han sat alone in his room, countless thoughts running through his mind.
He would meet Qian Renxue tomorrow, and he had to appear before her at his best.
He immediately took out the two Immortal Herbs, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, then swallowed them to absorb their effects.
The former could temper his eyes and greatly benefit his mind, while the latter could temper and strengthen his body.
With both working in tandem, they would surely bring tremendous improvements to the three supreme treasures bestowed by the Dragon God. He would wait and see.
(End of chapter)