Everyone's Bountiful Gains

Royal Court, within the manor.

Wang Baole patted his round belly and stretched lazily. He had been living a very comfortable life at the manor.

He plundered most of the things in the manor and used them all as ingredients to further improve his cooking skills. He also perfected the Tendon-Separating Bone-Dislocating Ruyi Hand he had learned in his early years and advanced his cultivation to the Spirit Nurturing Realm Fifth Layer.

He turned to look at Han Ping and Mandala, who were busy at work, and said, "Junior Brother Han, we've finished looting this manor. Shouldn't we leave now?"

Han Ping looked thoughtful and nodded slightly. "It's time for us to leave."

In recent days, my cultivation has broken through to the True Fate Ninth Layer, and I have also achieved great success in Yin-Yang True Intent. Continuing to stay in this manor will not lead to any further improvement.

He turned to Mandala and asked, "Miss Mandala, would you be willing to leave this Desolate Ancient City with me?"

Mandala's pretty face flushed slightly, and she whispered, "I do."

Han Ping: "Okay, then pack your things and leave with us."

"Promise."

With that, Mandala turned and disappeared.

The Mushroom Head next to him turned his gaze to Wang Baole and asked, "Master Le, what about me?"

Wang Baole said angrily, "What kind of class do you have that you dare to walk with me?"

After saying that, he put his arm around Han Ping's shoulder and left together. Half an hour later, Mushroom Head looked at the empty manor and was initially a little unaccustomed to it.

But Mushroom Head quickly realized something very important: without the two masters, Elder Tree and Mandala were no longer around.

Wouldn't that mean the manor has become its own domain? In that case, wouldn't it be the biggest winner in the manor?

Clang!

Dao Sword streaked through the Sword Tower.

The tower spirit easily blocked the sword with two fingers, and said with a look of satisfaction, "Your sword strike already contains seven-tenths of the True Essence of Sword Dao. When you undergo Nirvana, you will surely comprehend the True Essence of Sword Dao. I have nothing more to instruct you on."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will never forget it."

"Um."

After the tower spirit responded, it said, "Our fate has run its course; you may leave now."

With that, he waved his hand, and Xiao Chen was sent out of the Sword Tower.

After bowing towards the Sword Tower, Xiao Chen continued towards the next location. He was now a cultivator at the Dao Integration Second Layer Realm, and having comprehended seven-tenths of the True Essence of Sword Dao, no one below the Half-Saint could fight him.

"I wonder how my fellow disciples are doing now? I'll go find Daqian first."

Cao Youqian, who had been being nagged by Xiao Chen, suddenly opened his eyes, stood up, glanced around, and said, "Everyone, come out and let me punch you first."

In the days that followed, he absorbed all the life and death power within the twin lotus blossoms, not only breaking through to the Dao Integration Realm, but also gaining a deeper understanding of the Extreme Dao Fist Intent before facing death, pushing the Fist Intent to its ultimate perfection.

Now he really wants to find someone to test his fists on.

But Cao Youqian was met with silence. The surrounding ghosts weren't fools; they could clearly sense that this terrifying guy's strength had increased to another level. Fighting this kid now was like an old man eating poison and courting death.

So all the spirits turned their gazes to the White Beard, their mournful eyes seeming to say, "You're the one who caused this mess, deal with it yourself."

well...

White Beard sighed inwardly and said slowly, "Young man, now that you have obtained the best treasure in the Nether River, you may leave on your own."

Cao Youqian wasn't the type to push his luck, and besides, without this White Beard old man, he really wouldn't have had the opportunity to achieve such results in such a short time.

He turned and bowed to the White Beard, saying, "Thank you, senior, for finding this priceless treasure for me. Is there anything you need me to do, senior?"

White Beard was confused by Cao Youqian's polite demeanor. He was a little unaccustomed to the boy's sudden change in personality.

He adopted the air of a reclusive sage and said slowly, "This is your destiny, no need for thanks. Now our fate has run its course, let's say goodbye."

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian's face showed regret, and he tentatively asked, "Then this junior will really be leaving?"

"..."

With a face full of black lines, the White Beard said irritably, "You brat, do you expect us to carry you out in a sedan chair?"

"That's fine."

Cao Youqian agreed without hesitation.

???

The White Beard was full of question marks. Couldn't this kid see that I was being sarcastic?

Seeing that the White Beard remained silent, Cao Youqian said, "Senior, please don't mind my joke. I was just asking if you would like to come out with me?"

The White Beard shook his head. "No, this old man only wishes to spend the rest of his days in this Nether River."

"Since you have already made your decision, senior, then I will take my leave."

This time, Cao Youqian didn't hesitate and leaped towards the top of the Nether River.

The souls in the Nether River, witnessing this scene, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After leaving the Nether River, Cao Youqian returned the way he came and headed towards the ground. A day later, he finally saw the long-lost earth.

This trip to the Desolate Ancient City was truly fruitful.

The thought had just crossed his mind when he suddenly sensed a powerful aura erupting from the royal court, like a volcanic eruption.

The entire royal court trembled violently.

"This is the aura of Uncle- Mountain-Moving Marquis. Could it be that he is about to break through to the Half-Saint Realm?"

Cao Youqian spoke, he immediately flew towards the direction from which the aura was emanating. Halfway there, he encountered his mount. Looking at the large tiger in front of him, which was at the Dao Integration Realm, he walked up and patted its head.

"Big Cat, you've had quite a haul, haven't you?"

The Big Cat licked Cao Youqian's hand. "It's all thanks to Master for bringing me to this treasure land, which gave me the opportunity to break through to the Dao Integration Realm."

"You're quite the talker, kid. Do you know what to do?" Cao Youqian said with a smile.

The Big Cat then bowed and looked at Cao Youqian with a fawning expression, almost as if to say, "Master, please take a seat."

Without a second thought, Cao Youqian sat down on the Big Cat's back.

With a leap, the Big Cat landed in front of a palace, just as the man and the tiger landed.

Cao Youqian saw Xiao Chen, and immediately jumped off the Big Cat, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting, "Senior Brother, it's been a long time."

"Daqian Qian! You've gotten even stronger."

Xiao Chen said with a smile.

Cao Youqian was already used to Xiao Chen's extraordinary talent and laughed, "Senior Brother, you can't compare to me."

As the two were talking, footsteps sounded outside the palace...