The Grandmaster's gaze swept over the others who were still cultivating inside the thatched hut, and he left without saying a word.
Inside the room, Xiao Yan consumed the Nine-Heart Soul-Cleansing Glazed Lotus.
A faint white light burst forth from Xiao Yan's chest, then gradually spread throughout his body.
Under the watchful eyes of Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing, it was clearly visible.
As the white light swept over, Xiao Yan's skin took on a faint, crystalline glow. The marks that the Grandmaster had applied with spiritual liquid to Xiao Yan's skin also disappeared under the spread of the white light.
Over the course of six months, some of the spiritual liquid had burned the area on Xiao Yan's body, leaving faint scars. However, as the white light swept over, they all disappeared.
"Such pure power..."
As Zhu Zhuqing sensed this aura, a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.
"Alright." Tang San's expression relaxed considerably, and he said with a smile:
" The Nine-Heart Soul-Cleansing Glazed Lotus is different from other Immortal Herb. It forms a faint light film on Senior Brother's body. Once this substance is absorbed into the body, it forms a protective shield that makes him immune to all poisons."
As Tang San finished speaking, the white light on Xiao Yan's chest spread out and enveloped his entire body.
Like a cocoon, it enveloped his entire being.
Seeing this, Tang San then instructed Zhu Zhuqing:
"After absorbing this light membrane, in order to adapt to the changes in your body, you will likely be in a state of temporary weakness and will not be able to use your Soul Power for the next two days. After that, you will be fine."
Hearing Tang San's words, Zhu Zhuqing felt a weight lift from her heart and said to Tang San:
"Thank you, Third Brother."
"No need for thanks." Tang San shook his head.
"My senior brother was the first to shield me, which is why he was attacked by Dugu Bo. In a way, he ended up like this because he was protecting me."
After Tang San left, Zhu Zhuqing stayed in the house to guard Xiao Yan.
Watching the white light membrane on his body gradually contract with each breath Xiao Yan took, one could see it shrink.
The other members of Shrek also learned from Tang San that Xiao Yan was about to recover, and smiles appeared on their faces.
The Grandmaster also inquired about Tang San and Xiao Yan's situation with concern.
Upon learning that Xiao Yan had just consumed the Nine-Heart Soul-Cleansing Glazed Lotus, Grandmaster nodded and patted Tang San, saying:
" Little San, thank you so much..."
As the Shrek Devils gradually absorbed the power of the Immortal Herb within their bodies, the Grandmaster also made arrangements for their upcoming journey.
Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing have now broken through to level 40 and need to acquire their fourth Soul Ring.
The Grandmaster instructed Liu Erlong to go hunting with Flender and his group.
Ning Rongrong planned to take this time to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Firstly, she wanted to tell her father that her Martial Soul had broken through to the ninth level; secondly, she wanted to retrieve the Hidden Weapon that Tang San had created and bring them back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
To facilitate a cooperative relationship between the two.
Early the next morning, Ning Rongrong set off for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
During the day, Oscar and the others, having finished their cultivation, also came to see Xiao Yan. Seeing Xiao Yan enveloped in a light membrane, they didn't linger for long.
Tomorrow is the day everyone will go to help Dai Mubai and the others hunt for their Fourth Soul Ring, so Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others have agreed to go to the city together to purchase some supplies.
" Xiao Gang, are you there?"
Liu Erlong walked into the Grandmaster's office, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
For the past six months, the Grandmaster has been either cultivating, or in Xiao Yan's hospital room or office.
However, she had already searched the first two places, but still could not find any trace of the Grandmaster, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
However, her gaze soon fell upon a letter on the Grandmaster's desk, and a bad feeling rose in her heart.
In the past six months, although the Grandmaster and she have not yet become very close, they have grown much closer.
Therefore, Liu Erlong no longer followed the Grandmaster around every day as before.
But looking at the letters on the table, Liu Erlong's heart suddenly clenched.
Could it be that he's been deceiving himself for the past six months?
Trembling, Liu Erlong opened the letter, his face immediately darkening.
"What!?"
boom!
Flames erupted from Liu Erlong's body, turning the desks and chairs in the office blackened.
"Call out!"
Without hesitation, Liu Erlong left Shrek Academy and headed towards the Heaven Dou City.
Within the academy, Flender naturally sensed Liu Erlong's aura, his expression changed, and he immediately followed behind her, heading towards the outskirts of the city.
In the shadows of the Shrek Academy, the Grandmaster watched the two hurriedly departing figures, a hint of apology on his face.
" Erlong, I'm so sorry. I'll make it up to you after today..."
The Grandmaster let out a long sigh, pulled the black robe over his head, and then turned and left.
Inside the room where Xiao Yan was sleeping.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yan.
As for the food and water needed for hunting for Soul Ring tomorrow, Zhu Zhuqing asked Xiao Wu to buy them for her.
As Zhu Zhuqing watched the faint light membrane gradually merging around Xiao Yan, a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.
As the light membrane disappeared, under Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, Xiao Yan, who had been asleep for half a year, slowly trembled with his tightly closed eyes.
"Walk..."
Before even opening his eyes, Xiao Yan uttered a single word.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed, and she leaned forward, asking softly:
"What?"
Swish!
Xiao Yan's eyes snapped open. His once bright and dazzling black eyes now resembled a raging, dark pool, radiating a chilling aura.
" Zhu Zhuqing..."
With Zhu Zhuqing's help, Xiao Yan slowly rose to his feet and, without the slightest hesitation, spoke:
"Let's go! Get out of here!"
Xiao Yan felt excruciating pain in his mind, and his body was extremely weak. He spoke to Zhu Zhuqing beside him.
"Good."
Having anticipated this, Zhu Zhuqing saw Xiao Yan's reaction and did not hesitate at all. After nodding slightly, she carried Xiao Yan and left the room.
As it grew late, there were few people strolling around the academy.
With her familiarity with the academy, Zhu Zhuqing quickly carried Xiao Yan close to the gates of the Shrek Academy.
Zhu Zhuqing asked softly, her voice gentle, "Where... are we going?" Xiao Yan, whose body was trembling slightly behind her, asked,
Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Xiao Yan suppressed the excruciating pain in his head and hurriedly said:
"Get out of here first, as far away as possible..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate at all, and carried Xiao Yan on her back, heading towards the Heaven Dou City.
Xiao Yan lay on Zhu Zhuqing's back, the delicate fragrance that filled his nostrils unable to suppress the excruciating pain in his head that felt like his skull was being torn apart.
He wasn't completely oblivious during those six months!
Or rather...
He never lost consciousness!
Six months ago, he withstood Dugu Bo's oppressive aura, but eventually fainted. However, that was only because he had been crushed by a powerful figure and his spirit had been impacted.
An injury that would normally only require a period of rest to heal.
The poison left in his body when Dugu Bo left prevented him from waking up.
After Tang San cleared the toxins from his body, Xiao Yan suddenly discovered that his consciousness had been imprisoned.
What imprisoned him was the spiritual liquid inscribed on his body by the Grandmaster!
This is the real reason why he didn't wake up for a full six months!
At first, Xiao Yan thought it was just that the Grandmaster had made a mistake.
Until... waves of pain, like being dismembered, gradually spread from my body!
First the right arm, then the left arm, then the chest...
He endured excruciating pain, like being dismembered, yet could only scream silently.
Similarly, he also heard the murmurs that the Grandmaster uttered every time he made a move over the past six months.
Everything is for... becoming stronger!
The Grandmaster discovered the strange property of his Second Martial Soul: it could teleport.
They conceived the idea of seizing his Martial Soul, which is why they used spiritual liquid to imprison Xiao Yan's consciousness within his body.
In six months, he devoured its Second Martial Soul!
This is also why, during this period, the speed at which the Grandmaster's Soul Power Level has increased has caught up with that of Ma Hongjun and others!
until...
Now!
Xiao Yan finally found a chance to escape!