Chapter 18: Going to Sea, Was it Intentional? (Part 1)

Ning Wuxie had officially reached the ninth level of Refining Qi and condensed the rare ninth Heavenly Harmony True Essence!

To achieve such a feat at the age of fifteen was truly remarkable and could be recorded in the cultivation history of the Lingwu Continent’s wandering cultivators. Even the highly acclaimed genius Li Luobing would not easily surpass him!

Ning Wuxie exhaled a turbid breath, feeling as if he had become an immortal on land. The lightness of his body, the abundance of his flesh and blood, and the vigorous spiritual power were far beyond what he had experienced in the previous realm.

Previously, Ning Wuxie did not have this and did not understand its essence. However, a few days ago, after his confrontation with Jiang Ren, he gained some insight into the characteristics of it.

The ninth Heavenly Harmony True Essence not only had purer and more vigorous spiritual power than the Primal Chaos true essence but also, at critical moments of spellcasting contests, could produce a unique “pulse.”

Similar to a fierce tiger shaking its waist or a coiling dragon turning over, at crucial moments, the ninth Heavenly Harmony True Essence would suddenly pulse, instantly releasing a surge of spiritual power! This enhanced the power of spells, even accelerating the formation of spells!

This ability was incredibly potent; a sudden pulse during any confrontation could catch opponents off guard. The outcome of a spellcasting contest often hinged on one or two seconds; with a sudden surge of spiritual power, one could potentially turn defeat into victory!

Ning Wuxie referred to this pulse as “Dragon’s Roar,” as if the True Essence in his body resembled a small dragon, even capable of plundering others’ True Cores to devour them, almost as if it had its own consciousness.

Now that he had achieved the Ninth Heavenly Harmony True Essence, he should be able to control the Dragon’s Roar more adeptly.

Ning Wuxie turned around and looked at the light cocoon still gently pulsating on the bed; Xuan’er was inside, waiting to awaken.

Ning Wuxie gently touched the cocoon, and its pulsation suddenly accelerated twice, even emitting a faint light, as if expressing joy.

However, Xuan’er’s voice did not sound; she couldn’t speak at the moment.

Perhaps she didn’t even have her own consciousness right now but was merging with the principle of the great Dao, only able to sense Ning Wuxie’s presence and feel happy.

Ning Wuxie sat beside the cocoon, pressing his face against it, embracing it meant embracing Xuan’er as well.

“Xuan’er, thank you for your true essence.”

“I don’t know what this means to you, but when you wake up, I will travel across the entire Lingwu Continent to restore your injured foundation!”

The cocoon fell silent for a moment, emitting a soft light and the sweet scent of milk from Xuan’er’s body, as if Xuan’er was invisibly embracing Ning Wuxie too.

In the days ahead, Ning Wuxie planned to lay low for a while.

After causing a stir at the Yinsi Valley’s martial arts arena and defeating the renowned wandering cultivator Master Wuyuan’s disciple, rumors were spreading, and more eyes were watching him.

In powerful sects with resources, perhaps their backgrounds and identities had already been exposed.

This was not favorable for Ning Wuxie; after all, tall trees catch much wind.

Not to mention that enmity had already been formed with Master Wuyuan; there might be other forces looking to recruit him or even send powerful individuals to eliminate him!

For both Ning Wuxie and Xuan’er at present, this situation was quite dangerous.

Perhaps Ning Wuxie needed to make some changes to make those who were watching him have a different view of him?

At least he couldn’t maintain an image of seeking revenge, harboring grudges, and single-mindedly pursuing strength; such people were most vulnerable wherever they went.

If you offend someone you can’t afford to tomorrow, then take advantage of when you can still afford it to eliminate them!

As an ex-disciple of the Human Sect, he had seen too many such situations before.

But what should he do? He had obtained an array that shielded his aura from Jiang Ren and suddenly activated it at noon today, blocking all traces of life in the courtyard.

Although no one knew about Xuan’er’s spiritual body situation, it was as good as saying: I have secrets!

Now that he stepped out of the courtyard, he might be locked onto by divine senses within minutes and followed like a celebrity by paparazzi?

Just then, there was a knock at the courtyard door.

The knocking was slow and rhythmic: thump, thump, thump.

It sounded extremely humble… Wait a minute, why did it sound somewhat familiar?

Ning Wuxie opened the door to see Jiu Yaoqin’s face with its sinister yet charming features!

“Hehe, Brother Ning, sorry for disturbing you again with another visit.”

“…Brother Qin, I really don’t want to sleep with your junior sister Zhiyue.”

Ning Wuxie got straight to the point upon opening the door.

“No no no, this time I didn’t come for that… It’s not about that.” Qin Jiuyao hurriedly explained.

“Last time I visited, my junior sister and I were too impulsive. I’m truly sorry.”

Ning Wuxie opened the door and got straight to the point.

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