ebookland Chapter 230 Mystery Seed
Chapter 230 Mystery Seed
Gong Yuhe released her hand, lowered her eyes, and avoided looking at her.
"The virginity mark wasn't drawn on; it's a red sand bead embedded between my eyebrows."
Yun Fuzhao exclaimed in surprise, "That would be excruciatingly painful!"
It's different from what she read in the novel.
Yun Fuzhao asked curiously, "Did you have this from birth?"
"No."
Seeing that he didn't want to elaborate, Yun Fuzhao didn't press further and returned to the initial topic, "You just said that the Hall of Rebirth invited me, why?"
Gong Yuhe didn't shy away from the topic, saying, "Because of the Dragon Clan. They want to meet this ancient overlord."
"Just to meet them?" Yun Fuzhao said, "What if they try to snatch Jiaoyu away? Do you think I, a mere sect leader, can possibly fight against your Rebirth Hall?"
"It's not a strict requirement; you can refuse."
Yun Fuzhao felt that this matter needed careful consideration. The reason it required consideration was entirely because the Hall of Rebirth had taken the initiative to invite them; Yun Fuzhao could propose a collaboration between the two parties.
Previously, it was all just leveraging Gong Yuhe's influence; a formal collaboration was never formalized.
The Hall of Rebirth enjoys considerable prestige in both the northern and southern continents. If we can truly finalize cooperation with them, the Boundless Sword Sect will soar to new heights and completely shed its reputation as a minor sect.
"Let me think about it," Yun Fuzhao asked after a long pause, "They invited me, but didn't they even offer any thanks?"
"Of course."
Gong Yuhe took out a small, colorful seed. "This is a mystery seed, something left over from ancient times. Legend has it that it can grow ancient plants. This is the sincerity of the Hall of Rebirth."
Yun Fuzhao stared in disbelief. As expected of the Hall of Rebirth, they produced ancient artifacts right away.
She examined the seeds closely. "Did you grow anything?"
“There was once an elder who cultivated the ancient plant, the Purple Mystic Tree. The fruit of this tree can increase one’s cultivation level, achieving twice the result with half the effort.”
I've heard of this Cloud-Bearing Tree; one tree can help one leap two or three minor cultivation realms. For cultivators in the Mahayana and Nascent Soul stages, it's practically a lifeline.
Gong Yuhe: "However, cultivating ancient plants requires luck and patience. Some elders never saw the seeds sprout in their entire lives."
"..."
No wonder the Hall of Rebirth is so generous; it turns out it's something similar to opening gemstones.
Did they say when?
"No specific time was mentioned," Gong Yuhe said. "The Palace of Rebirth welcomes you anytime you wish."
As he left, Gong Yuhe said, "With me here, you'll be fine."
That's true, he is the Holy Son. He's the one who calls the shots in the Hall of Rebirth.
However, Yun Fuzhao has no plans to go there for the time being; she needs to go to Qingqiu first.
Yun Fuzhao found a jar and planted the seed, wondering if he could grow an ancient plant. He was actually quite looking forward to it.
"You came."
Yun Fuzhao nodded, looked around, but didn't see Qu Wangzhi. "Where is he?"
Lian Sheng was squatting in front of the small stove, brewing medicine, his eyes focused, not even lifting his head. "He's gone into seclusion."
If one can break through during the Mahayana stage of seclusion, wouldn't that mean reaching the Nascent Soul stage?
It seems that he will soon become the patriarch of the Boundless Sword Sect.
“Now that Master has been cured, you can go back to Tianshan if you need anything. I will look after things here.” Yun Fuzhao pondered, “Speaking of which, you’ve been here for almost a month now. The cultivators of the Northern Continent must be waiting for you.”
Upon hearing this, Lian Sheng paused in fanning the fire. "It has indeed been a long time."
Qu Wangzhi has now been cured, so there's no need for Lian Sheng to stay. In fact, he had originally planned to leave tomorrow as well, but hearing her say that made him feel inexplicably down.
It was as if they were trying to drive him away.
Yun Fuzhao approached and said, "By the way, I haven't thanked you for all that you've done for our sect. The seeds of this Bloodthirsty Lotus have extremely high medicinal value; perhaps you can use them."
Then she took out a large bag of spirit stones, saying, "This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Lian Sheng stared at her for a while, then slowly shook her head. "I have never sought reward for practicing medicine. Saving lives is my wish."
"Having said that..."
Yun Fuzhao was about to say something when Lian Sheng suddenly stood up. "Sect Leader Yun, there's no need to say anything more."
His lips were pressed tightly together, and he looked somewhat hurt. His eyes had lost their usual luster. "Lian Sheng will take her leave now. Thank you for your hospitality these past few days, Sect Master Yun."
Yun Fuzhao was completely bewildered, not understanding why his tone had suddenly become so distant, and even carried a hint of dissatisfaction and grievance.
She pondered for a moment, then racked her brains for the only knowledge she had—from romance novels.
Could this be the legendary character who gets enraged when humiliated by money? A classic image inexplicably popped into Yun Fuzhao's mind.
The domineering mother slammed the money on the table and said to the female lead, "500 million, leave my son."
The female lead: "You're using money to humiliate my dignity."
Yun Fuzhao nodded, "Please use your money to humiliate me as much as you like."
After imagining the situation, Yun Fuzhao realized what was happening. He tried to stop him, but found that the man had already disappeared.
Walking so fast.
Lian Sheng was quite annoyed and began packing his bags after returning to his residence.
During his rest, he kept replaying his words and actions in his mind. He felt unfamiliar with this inexplicable emotion he was experiencing.
She only meant well, so why am I so unhappy?
Lian Sheng had dedicated his life to healing and saving lives, and was quite ignorant about matters of the heart. He didn't understand his own emotions, nor did he understand why he had said those things to Yun Fuzhao.
Like another self.
"Knock down."
There was a knock on the door suddenly.
"Liansheng, I have something to tell you."
Lian Sheng's breath hitched, and he immediately stepped forward to open the door.
Yun Fuzhao stared at him and asked very bluntly, "Were you angry just now? Because I was too polite to you and didn't treat you like family?"
This sentence explained half of his emotions just now; the rest, he couldn't say.
"I……"
Yun Fuzhao nodded, "I knew it."
If friends are too calculating and polite but distant, it can indeed hurt their feelings.
"Alright then." Yun Fuzhao extended his hand to him. "Shall we make up now?"
"..."
Lian Sheng knew he wasn't good at love, but the person in front of him seemed even more clueless than him.
He squeezed her hand back and said gently, "I'm not angry with you. I just..."
I don't quite understand myself.
Yun Fuzhao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the first part of his sentence, "That's good. I thought I was almost going to lose you, my good partner."
Yun Fuzhao placed the lotus seed into his palm. "Then consider this my apology. I'll go to the Northern Continent again after I return from Qingqiu. See you then."
Lian Sheng nodded and slowly tightened her grip on the tiny lotus seed. "Okay."
Before leaving, Yun Fuzhao thought of something and turned to him, saying, "Liansheng, I didn't mean to send you away. In fact, I wish you would stay."
It would be much better to keep the divine physician at the Boundless Sword Sect as free labor. But Yun Fuzhao still had some conscience; he knew that the divine physician wasn't just a one-man show, but that many cultivators were waiting for him to treat their illnesses.
"..."
Unsure of her true thoughts, Lian Sheng's ears crimson.