Chapter 733

"Jingming, have you got something mixed up?"

"Even with your Divine Thunder Indestructible Body as a reference, I couldn't create my own SS-grade body cultivation art—how could I possibly guide you in creating an SSS-grade one?"

"You should be asking your teacher Su for help with this."

Facing Xu Jingming's request, Yang Zhentian replied with a helpless, half-laughing, half-exasperated expression.

"Teacher Su is an Elementalist—she knows nothing about body cultivation arts." Xu Jingming sighed.

"That's true—not everyone is as monstrous as you."

"At the seventh-rank Master level, you're still pursuing both the Warrior and Elementalist paths simultaneously."

Yang Zhentian shook his head, thought for a moment, then murmured:

"Though your Teacher Su can't directly guide you, she has her own connections."

"Getting a ninth-rank Martial Saint to come and instruct you for a while should still be possible."

"I'd forgotten that—once I get back, I'll let Teacher Su know."

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up.

The SSS-grade body cultivation art was far too profound.

The SSS-grade body cultivation art he'd obtained from the Thunder Martial Arts Academy's library had been in his hands for two days already.

Yet he still had no clear direction—if a Martial Saint could guide him, his research progress would surely improve significantly.

Though Yang Zhentian was only an eighth-rank Grand Master, he'd spent so many years at Devil's University—he still had the perspective.

Xu Jingming spent the entire afternoon there and gained considerable insights into the Divine Blood Secret Art.

Before leaving, he specially gifted Teacher Yang two bottles of S-grade rare fruit wine.

"This kid always brings good stuff whenever he comes."

After Xu Jingming left, Yang Zhentian's face was filled with satisfaction.

With Su Qingli, a ninth-rank Law Saint, around, his own position as merely an eighth-rank Grand Master teacher was practically useless.

Yet every time Xu Jingming returned to Devil's University, he came to visit him, and always showed deep respect.

This alone proved Xu Jingming's reverence for his teachers.

It even made Yang Zhentian feel that taking Xu Jingming as his disciple had been the wisest decision of his entire life.

"Sister Lingshuang, how do I use this fifth-rank Qi Gathering Pill?"

"Take it every other day—it maximizes cultivation speed."

"Sister Lingshuang, what about this Fire Phoenix Fruit?"

"..."

Leaving Yang Zhentian's villa, Xu Jingming stepped into the living room and saw Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan sitting beside Lingshuang.

They weren't asking questions—they were calling her "Sister Shuang" with warm familiarity, having completely shed their initial reserve.

"Looks like you're getting along well."

Xu Jingming smiled and turned to Lingshuang: "How's it going? Have you organized all the resources?"

"Mm."

Lingshuang nodded slightly, her red lips parting: "With these resources poured in, both sisters will break through to fourth rank within three or four months."

"By the end of two years, Qiuyun should be able to reach fifth rank—Chuxuan might find it slightly harder."

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded, turned to the two girls, and smiled:

"About a month from now, I'll return to Great Xia again—I'll have a surprise for you then."

By then, Catherine's Light Essence should be fully repaired.

As for the Water Essence, I could pull it out now and let Jiang Chuxuan try to evolve her ability.

But that might make Song Qiuyun feel envious.

So it's better to reveal them all at once.

"Surprise?" Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan blinked, puzzled.

The resources Xu Jingming brought back had already stunned them.

Another surprise next time—what could it possibly be?

"Alright, time's up—let's enter the virtual world."

Xu Jingming didn't elaborate.

The dinner with his aunt's family was set for six p. . this was the perfect time to go.

Tiandu Hotel, the most famous luxury hotel in Jiangnan Province, Great Xia.

Renowned across Great Xia for its Jiangnan-style cuisine.

You need to book well in advance to get a table—it's always packed.

The dinner location Xu Jingming chose was Tiandu Hotel in the virtual world.

Xu Jingming, along with Lingshuang, Song Qiuyun, and Jiang Chuxuan, teleported into the pre-reserved private room.

He then sent the invitation to his aunt's family.

Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.

Moments after sending the invitation, three figures appeared one after another in the room.

They were his aunt Xu Qingwan, her husband Tang Daolin, and his cousin Tang Qi.

"Xiaoming, we're here."

Xu Qingwan and her husband arrived with beaming smiles, dressed as always in slightly formal attire.

Cousin Tang Qi wore casual clothes, her long, straight legs dazzlingly pale.

In terms of looks, Tang Qi was undoubtedly campus-queen material—but beside Lingshuang and the other three women, she paled in comparison.

"Cousin Jingming."

Tang Qi beamed, her gaze sweeping over Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan as she greeted them warmly:

"Qiuyun, Chuxuan, long time no see."

But when she saw the elegant, mature Lingshuang, she froze.

When did another person show up?

And... why did her face look so familiar?

She quickly realized—it was the former vice-principal of Devil's University whom Xu Jingming had once been associated with.

Why was she here for a family dinner?

Though puzzled, Tang Qi still bowed respectfully: "Principal, hello."

"Principal?" Xu Qingwan and Tang Daolin froze, immediately preparing to bow as well.

Though unfamiliar with Devil's University, they knew someone holding the position of principal couldn't be ordinary.

"Uncle, Auntie, no need for formalities."

Lingshuang quickly stopped them, smiling: "Just treat me like you treat Qiuyun and the others."

"Treat you the same?"

Xu Qingwan and Tang Daolin exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

Especially Tang Qi—her eyes widened, face filled with disbelief.

Huh? What's going on here?

Though bewildered, dinner began in a harmonious atmosphere.

Faced with Lingshuang for the first time, Xu Qingwan naturally couldn't help asking endless questions.

When she learned Lingshuang's background, she was left speechless.

No wonder Xiaoming has such an extraordinary cultivation talent—he even finds wives who are both beautiful and well-connected.

First there was the celebrity-like Jiang Chuxuan, then Song Qiuyun from an eighth-rank Grand Master family.

Now he's brought home an S-class, eighth-rank mid-tier Grand Master!

Xu Qingwan even wondered if Xiaoming might one day return with a ninth-rank Martial Saint.