Chapter 789

"If you're going to the Yer Mirage, don't sell any of the rare flowers and herbs you bring back—I'll pay top price as the Silver Moon Trading Guild."

Ai Lin hurriedly said.

"Fine." Xu Jingming nodded.

The rare flowers and herbs of the Yer Mirage belong to the six giants of Blue Star.

Even if they enter the Mirage, they only assist in harvesting.

Of course, they leave behind some 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. 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.

"Alright." Ai Lin nodded.

She wasn't short of a meal—she simply wanted to get closer to Xu Jingming.

"By the way, don't you still 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 cultivation plan, but this kind of thing is 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.

Eva still has at least three or four optimized cultivation plans.

But rarity commands value—if I release them all at once, they'll 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, the Thunder Dragon Wings unfolded, enveloping his entire body in golden lightning as he shot skyward toward Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall.

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

By the time Xu Jingming 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 fair, delicate legs.

Her full chest, outlined by the form-fitting red dress, showed a rounded contour—as if she wore no restraint.

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

How could Xu Jingming, just returned from the Wild Zone, withstand this scene?

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 as she rubbed his back.

Feeling the astonishing softness and resilience against his back, Xu Jingming couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

How did Ling Laoshi learn this trick from Jiang Chuxuan?

"Mm, no surprises—I got a few cultivation resources." Xu Jingming replied.

"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 at least a Rank Nine Mid-Stage Martial Saint—of course he'd be extremely discreet."

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

"I understand." Xu Jingming nodded.

Even with the Soul Calming Tower, Liu Yushan's spiritual force manipulation won't work on me.

But better safe than sorry—until I have the strength to face him directly, it's best to avoid him.

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

Ling Shuang's voice came from behind.

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

"What, jealous?" Xu Jingming pulled Ling Shuang into his arms from behind.

Ling Shuang's figure was indeed excellent—her body soft and wonderfully tactile.

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

Ling Shuang gave Xu Jingming a sultry glance, "I just mean—if the Element Essence is repaired, you should return 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 sea."

Xu Jingming glanced at her fullness, teasing her as she shot him a slightly flustered look.

"But you're right, Ling Laoshi—this really needs to be handled soon. I'll contact Catherine tomorrow."

Tomorrow's matters are for tomorrow; today's must be finished today.

What can be done tomorrow, do tomorrow; what must be done today, finish today.

After spending over an hour in the bathroom, the two of them moved their venue from the bathroom to the bedroom......

At 9 a. m. the next day, Xu Jingming went to the Sacred Court in the central district.

And, as he had wished, met Catherine.

She seemed to have just finished training; wearing a pale-gold battle outfit, her whole body radiated a luminous aura like the sun.

Combined with her breathtakingly beautiful face, she really was born to be a charlatan.

"It's really not easy to meet you — just to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall alone I've gone more than three times."

The moment they met, Catherine couldn't help but complain.

"Sorry, I've really been too busy lately," Xu Jingming said, with a hint of apology.

"It's fine, I was only teasing a little.

Here, the Light Element Essence you gave me four months ago — I've already repaired it."

Catherine waved her jade-like hand, and a bright orb of light instantly appeared out of thin air, hovering in mid-air.

The orb was golden all over, emitting a scorching yet brilliant Light Element aura.

"The Light Element Essence has been perfectly repaired, and its quality has even been improved somewhat.

After Song Qiuyun uses it, the probability of her ability evolving from Grade A to Grade S is 100%!"

Eva's excited voice sounded in his heart.

Xu Jingming extended his right hand, lightly touched the orb, and stored it into his spatial ring.

He then looked at Catherine and said sincerely:

"You've worked hard these past days."

If it weren't for Catherine, this Light Element Essence absolutely could not have reached such a perfect state.

"It's nothing, just a small effort."

Catherine waved her hand, a hint of anticipation on her pretty face, and said:

"We agreed back then — I repair the Light Element Essence, and you take me to Daxia. When do we leave?"

"I'm fine with anything, the sooner the better," Xu Jingming shrugged indifferently.

His position as vice-director of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall was just a nominal title — there was no actual work for him to do.

He could leave whenever he wanted.

"Alright then, we'll set off at noon!

You go back to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall first, I'll send you a message once I'm ready."

Catherine's eyes lit up and she said quickly.

This couldn't help but make Xu Jingming feel a little surprised.

Catherine, this Holy Maiden of the Sacred Court — could it be that apart from America and Dayangzhou, she had never been to any other country?