Chapter 789: Element Essence Repaired! Back to Da Xia!

"If you're going to the Ye Er Nexus, don't sell any rare flowers or herbs you bring back—my Silver Moon Trading Guild will pay top price for them."

Ai Lin hurriedly said.

"Alright." Xu Jingming nodded.

The rare flowers and herbs from the Ye Er Nexus belong to the Big Six of Blue Star.

Even if they enter the Nexus, they only assist with harvesting.

Of course, they'll leave some behind as payment.

"Ai Lin, let's call it a day for now—I won't keep you any longer."

Xu Jingming rose from the sofa.

"Didn't we agree to have dinner together?" Ai Lin blinked in surprise.

"I have other matters to attend to—next time, I promise." Xu Jingming said seriously.

Right now, he just wanted to get back to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall as soon as possible.

"Fine." Ai Lin nodded.

She wasn't short of a meal—she simply wanted to spend more time near Xu Jingming.

"By the way, don't you have other cultivation plans for plant life?" Ai Lin asked with anticipation.

Plant life is essentially just special rare flowers and herbs.

A cultivation plan that accelerates plant life growth will naturally also accelerate the cultivation of A-rank and S-rank rare flowers and herbs.

She already had the first optimized plan, but such things are always better in greater quantity.

"I do have some, but I'm not ready to release them yet—I'll bring them out when I'm short on money again."

Xu Jingming replied after a moment of thought.

Yi Wa still had at least three or four optimized cultivation plans.

But rarity commands value—if he released them all at once, they'd seem cheap.

"If you ever decide to sell, be sure to contact us first," Ai Lin said eagerly, her eyes brightening.

"I will."

Xu Jingming nodded and walked out of the café.

Behind him, Lei Long's wings unfurled, enveloping his entire body in golden lightning as he shot skyward toward Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall.

When he left the Wilderness Zone, Xu Jingming had already sent a message to Ling Shuang.

By the time he returned to the villa near Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall's headquarters, Ling Shuang was already waiting in the living room.

As always, she wore a long red dress, the hem revealing glimpses of her pale, slender legs.

Her full chest, accentuated by the fitted red dress, showed a smooth, rounded contour—as if she wore no restraint.

Combined with her cold, elegant face, marked by a tear-shaped mole at the corner of her eye, she looked even more alluring.

How could Xu Jingming, fresh from the Wilderness Zone, withstand such a sight?

He picked up Ling Shuang and carried her into the bathroom.

Splash splash splash~~~~

Steam rose in the bathroom as Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang soaked together in the warm tub.

"Is everything going well with Ni Xi?"

Ling Shuang's melodious voice came from behind her as she rubbed his back.

Feeling the astonishing softness and elasticity against his back, Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow.

How had Ling Laoshi learned Jiang Chu's trick?

"Mm, no surprises. I got a few cultivation resources."

"Good."

Ling Shuang nodded. "Four days ago, Grandpa Cao sent word—he found nothing unusual in the investigation of Liu Yushan."

"Oh?"

Xu Jingming frowned. "Looks like this guy is hiding deeper than I thought."

"Liu Yushan is a Mid-Stage Ninth-Rank Martial Saint—of course he's careful."

Ling Shuang replied softly. "Since Liu Yushan turned up clean, you should be cautious and avoid further contact with him."

"I understand." Xu Jingming nodded.

Even with the Soul-Suppressing Tower, Liu Yushan's spiritual force manipulation wouldn't work on him.

But better safe than sorry—until he had the strength to face Liu Yushan head-on, avoiding contact was wiser.

"By the way, Catherine has come to see you several times recently—she says your Light Essence has been fully repaired."

Ling Shuang's voice came from behind.

But Xu Jingming detected a faint hint of jealousy in her tone.

"Jealous?" Xu Jingming pulled Ling Shuang into his arms.

Ling Shuang's figure was indeed excellent—her body soft, her touch delightful.

"You have so many women—if I got jealous over all of them, wouldn't I turn into a vinegar barrel?"

Ling Shuang gave him a sultry glance. "I'm just saying—if the Essence is repaired, go back to Da Xia sooner. The sooner their abilities evolve, the better for them."

"No wonder you're Ling Laoshi—your heart is as vast as the ocean."

Xu Jingming glanced at her full chest, teasing her as she flushed slightly.

"But you're right, Ling Laoshi—this needs doing soon. I'll contact Catherine tomorrow."

Tomorrow's business can wait till tomorrow—today's must be finished today.

After over an hour in the bathroom, their location shifted from the bathroom to the bedroom...

The next morning at 9 a. ., Xu Jingming went to the Holy Church in the Central District.

And as planned, he met Catherine.

She had just finished training, clad in a pale golden battle suit that radiated a sunlike aura.

Combined with her exquisite beauty, she was clearly born to be a divine figure.

"It's hard to see you—I've been to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall more than three times already."

As soon as they met, Catherine couldn't help complaining.

"Sorry—I've been extremely busy lately," Xu Jingming said apologetically.

"It's fine—I was just venting a little. 【69】 Here, the Light Essence you gave me four months ago—I've repaired it."

It's fine, I was just mildly complaining.

Catherine waved her hand, and a bright sphere of light instantly appeared, hovering in midair.

The sphere glowed golden, radiating intense, brilliant Light Essence energy.

"The Light Essence has been perfectly restored—even its quality improved. 【73】 When Song Qiuyun uses it, her ability has a 100% chance to evolve from A-rank to S-rank!"

The light element essence has been perfectly restored, even slightly improved in quality.

Yi Wa's excited voice echoed in his mind.

Xu Jingming extended his right hand, gently touched the sphere, and stored it in his space ring.

He then turned to Catherine and said sincerely: 【77】 "Thank you for your hard work."

He immediately turned to Catherine and said sincerely:

Without Catherine, the Light Essence would never have reached such perfection.

"It's nothing—just a small favor," Catherine said, waving her hand, her face faintly expectant. 【80】 "You promised—if I repaired the Light Essence, you'd take me to Da Xia. When do we leave?"

Nothing much, just a small favor.

"Whenever you like—the sooner, the better," Xu Jingming shrugged indifferently.

As Vice Director of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, he held only a nominal title with no real duties.

He could leave at any moment.

"Then let's leave at noon! 【85】 Go back to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall first—I'll message you when I'm ready."

You can leave right away if you want.

Catherine's eyes lit up as she hurriedly said.

This surprised Xu Jingming slightly.

Could Catherine, the Holy Church's Divine Maiden, have never left the United States and Dayangzhou before?

This made Xu Jingming feel somewhat surprised.

Could Catherine, the Holy Church's Divine Maiden, have never been to any other country besides America and Oceania?