Mount Yuhua
After more than ten days of secluded cultivation, Gu Chen finally opened his eyes!
Beside him, the spirit stone that had once had a slight sheen had completely turned into an ordinary stone. Its interior had changed from transparent to solid, and its edges seemed to have been smoothed out, making it an unremarkable stone.
Gu Chen had completely absorbed the spiritual energy within during this time.
In fact, this speed exceeded Gu Chen's expectations, because he did not expect that the Spirit Gathering Array set up by Eastern Sun Heaven-Suppressing Flag would be so powerful, not only absorbing the spiritual energy in the spirit stones, but also absorbing the spiritual energy in the outside world!
That's why Gu Chen had to put in more effort during the transformation.
To help him store his True Qi, Gu Chen took two Yellow Rock Pill every day for seven consecutive days without fail. Now, Yellow Rock Pill only has twenty-eight Huangyan Pills left!
"The first dose was very effective, but the effects diminished significantly afterward." Gu Chen was fully aware of this when taking the Yellow Rock Pill, but he didn't feel any heartache because he had enough pills.
"This cultivation session absorbed all the spiritual energy, equivalent to several months of my arduous training!"
Gu Chen stood beneath the waterfall, slowly rising to his feet, his eyes burning with fervor.
"With a good array flag, a good array formation, and good resources, even on a Dharma-ending Earth, one's cultivation will be extraordinary."
In the Dharma-ending Age of Earth, Gu Chen's cultivation speed was so fast that even he himself hadn't expected it. But he also knew that this was because he had too many resources and rich experience.
Without these two things, he would probably only be at the Early Revolving Illumination Realm at most.
"Now, with the help of Yellow Rock Pill and spirit stones, I have reached the Peak of the Late Revolving Illumination Realm. Looking across the entire Huaxia, even in the Land of Heaven and Earth, there are probably very few people who can fight me! If I encounter Zhuge Wangyue again, I will definitely not let him get away with it!"
A sharp glint flashed in Gu Chen's eyes, then he murmured to himself, "However, another breakthrough is definitely impossible right now, because the resources are exhausted. Besides, haste makes waste; I need to consolidate my strength." Having thought it through, Gu Chen darted out of the waterfall and unleashed a burst of energy towards the dense forest ahead. Whoosh—
The branches and leaves of the forest, spanning an area of over thirty meters in radius, seemed to be stroked by a giant hand, bending and lowering them! As long as Gu Chen didn't move his hand, the tree trunks couldn't return to their original position, and they kept getting lower and lower, almost breaking off!
Finally, Gu Chen loosened his grip, shaking down the falling leaves that filled the air!
Seeing this, his face was full of satisfaction.
"Once the Gu Family's affairs are resolved, I'll enter the Land of Heaven and Earth and see if I can unlock some more Emperor's Vein. After all, the Dragon Scale Sword is broken now, and I need more magical artifacts to help me!" Gu Chen's face was resolute. After resting for a while, Gu Chen snapped out of his joy of cultivation, put on his clothes, and walked out of Mount Yuhua.
Upon returning to Zhou City, the first place Gu Chen went was the hospital.
On his way to the hospital, Gu Chen called Zhuge Kun and learned about the situation from him.
After taking the elixir and receiving the True Qi from Gu Chen, Zhao Haiqing, though severely injured, was spared death and is now recovering in the hospital. However, the severed tendons in his feet and hands require Gu Chen's treatment.
As for Su Qingqing, her life was originally safe because her suicide attempt was discovered early. However, Su Zhenbei was a beast who tried to send Su Qingqing away after only two days in the hospital, which almost led to the tragedy. After treatment, Su Qingqing should be fine now.
After arriving at the hospital, Gu Chen went to see Su Qingqing first.
As soon as Gu Chen pushed open the door to the ward, his body trembled. Su Qingqing was sitting on the hospital bed, staring blankly out the window. A few strands of hair hung down, contrasting with her pale face. She wore a loose hospital gown, her lips were bloodless, but her features were still beautiful. Bathed in sunlight, she seemed detached from the world, as if time had stood still.
Su Qingqing was only in her early twenties, a time when she should be as beautiful as a flower, but now her demeanor was so pitiful that it made people feel extremely sorry for her.
Gu Chen's throat tightened as he recalled the scene in the airport warehouse. He stood there dumbfounded, unable to take a step inside.
This is a private VIP ward with a private toilet and bathroom. The toilet door opened at this moment, and Li Jing, who looked exhausted, walked out of it.
Seeing Li Jing, Gu Chen was slightly taken aback, but upon reflection, he realized that she and Qianqian both lived with Zhao Mo'er. Given the major events that had occurred in Zhou City these past few days, clearly targeting him, Gu Chen, Li Jing must have wanted to do her part.
Given that Zhao Haiqing was injured, Zhao Mo'er must be at the hospital taking care of her father, so it's not surprising that she's here.
Li Jing, dressed in a long dress, looked slightly tired but couldn't hide her charm. She was carrying a basin with a towel inside. She didn't notice Gu Chen and walked towards Su Qingqing by the window. At this moment, Su Qingqing finally came out of her reverie.
"Wash your face." Li Jing wrung out the towel in the basin and gently and carefully wiped Su Qingqing's face. Su Qingqing muttered, "I must look awful right now. If Gu Chen saw me, he definitely wouldn't give me a second glance."
It's clear that their relationship has improved these past few days.
"Not at all!" Li Jing smiled and said, "You look so pitiful. If Young Master Gu were here, he would definitely be very tempted."
Su Qingqing was distraught and asked, "But why did he leave?"
Actually, Li Jing was also very puzzled by this question. She didn't know how to answer it, so she could only say, "Qingqing, don't worry. From what I know of that Young Master Gu, although he's young, he's very manly and responsible. Perhaps something happened, so he has to deal with it. Right now, you just need to focus on healing and get yourself back to your best..."
"Really?" Su Qingqing forced a wry smile and said, "Sister Jing, you've taken care of me all night, you must be tired too. Go and get some sleep over there."
"I'm not tired." Li Jing looked at Su Qingqing and felt a lump in her throat. Thinking of Su Qingqing's experience and then thinking of herself, although she was widowed and raising Qianqian, she was much luckier and happier than Su Qingqing.
Su Qingqing's courage to commit suicide and her bravery in risking everything for love even impressed Li Jing, who was also a woman. So, after learning everything, even knowing Su Qingqing's feelings for Gu Chen, she still came to take care of her without hesitation.
Deng--
Gu Chen accidentally bumped into the door, making a sound.
Li Jing turned her head and saw Gu Chen. She was shocked and covered her mouth.
Su Qingqing also looked over and saw Gu Chen standing at the door; her eyes immediately welled up with tears.
"Ahem." Gu Chen had overheard every word of the two women's conversation and was deeply moved. Now that he had been discovered, he coughed lightly and went inside.