Chapter 1238: Is There a Reward?

"So that's how it is."

Wang Jianqiang revealed a look of sudden realization and couldn't help but take a few extra looks at Nan Jingtian.

Sensing Wang Jianqiang's gaze, Nan Jingtian felt a moment of awkwardness, "How about it, little friend, is there a solution?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment and said, "This situation of yours, Senior, seems simple, but the causes behind it are quite complex."

"Before that, I need to confirm a few things with you, Junior."

Nan Jingtian's eyes lit up.

Wang Jianqiang did not directly deny it, which meant there was hope.

"Please speak, little friend."

Wang Jianqiang thought for a moment and said, "Generally, this kind of situation can be divided into two major categories: psychological and physical."

"Among them, the psychological category can be further divided into stimulus-induced and subjective-consciousness types."

Nan Jingtian was stunned.

"What do you mean?"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang wore a scholarly smile, "The so-called stimulus-induced type is a psychological barrier caused by sudden external stimuli encountered along the way."

"As for subjective consciousness, it's even simpler; for example, a decrease in your attraction to your Dao Companion..."

Before Wang Jianqiang could finish, Nan Jingtian shook his head and denied it directly, "I haven't been subjected to any stimuli, and as for the subjective consciousness type..."

"That's even more impossible."

"Ran'er is so beautiful, and her figure is impeccable, how could that be?"

"That's also true."

Wang Jianqiang nodded in full agreement.

"Hmm~~~"

"Hmm??"

Nan Jingtian widened his eyes and looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly explained, "Cough, cough, Senior, please don't misunderstand. I have already met Yu'er's mother, so I do possess the most basic ability to appreciate appearances."

"I haven't seen anything I shouldn't have seen."

Hearing this, Nan Jingtian started to laugh.

That was true.

His reaction had indeed been a bit over the top.

With a face full of apology, he said, "Little friend, you misunderstood."

"I just suddenly thought of some important matters, that is not what I meant."

"So that's how it is."

Wang Jianqiang realized, then immediately returned to the main topic, "Since it is not a psychological reason for you, Senior, then it must be a physical reason."

"Physical reason?" Nan Jingtian's expression shifted.

Wang Jianqiang explained patiently, "It means a bodily reason; simply put, it means cowardice, weakness, and incompetence."

Nan Jingtian's expression froze; he suddenly regretted bringing up this question.

His old face turned red, and he hurriedly changed the subject, "Then, little friend, can you solve it?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "A small matter, that's all."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Nan Jingtian immediately revealed a look of pleasant surprise.

Do not think this is just a small problem.

The stronger a Cultivator is, the stronger their resistance to pills becomes.

He is a Void Refinement Stage Cultivator; to have an effect on him, at least a Seventh-tier pill is required.

In other words, although his problem is simple, it requires at least a Seventh-Rank Alchemist to be able to help.

In the Immortal Abandoned Land, Seventh-Rank Alchemists are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and every one of them is extremely arrogant.

Who would be willing to refine such a boring pill for him?

This is also the reason why, despite being the noble Nan Family Clan Head and a Void Refinement Stage Cultivator, he is still troubled by this small problem.

He said impatiently, "Little friend, then when... when can you refine the pill for me?"

Wang Jianqiang was startled, "Are you in a hurry?"

Nan Jingtian coughed dryly and nodded, "Yes."

Over these years, he has been teased and mocked by Ran'er for this matter more than once.

Now that there is finally a chance to turn things around, he naturally wishes he could implement it immediately.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, "Arrange a quiet place for me; half an hour at most."

Nan Jingtian was delighted, "Let's do it right here. I will go outside the hall to stand guard for you; absolutely no one will disturb you."

"That works too."

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

Seeing this, Nan Jingtian immediately left the main hall and stood guard outside.

After the hall doors were closed.

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment and took out a Jade Slip.

Recorded inside the Jade Slip is a high-level Seventh-Rank Pill Formula, named the Ascension Pill.

Although the name is imposing, the medicinal effect is completely different; it has nothing to do with becoming an immortal.

However, the effect is just as overbearing as its name.

Half an hour later.

The great hall doors opened.

Wang Jianqiang walked out from within.

Nan Jingtian, who had been guarding outside the hall doors, immediately stepped forward, looking at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of anticipation, "Little friend, how did it go?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and flicked his finger, and a Jade Bottle appeared in front of Nan Jingtian, "It has already been refined."

"Many thanks, little friend."

Nan Jingtian's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly put away the Jade Bottle.

"Little friend, I still have some urgent matters to attend to, so I will be heading back first."

"Tomorrow, I will certainly host a banquet for you, little friend."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "There is no need for a banquet; I fear you might be too busy, Senior."

Nan Jingtian feigned reproach, "What kind of talk is that?"

"Little friend is an honored guest of my Nan Family; no matter what, I, Nan, will certainly host a banquet for you."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head and said nothing more.

Not long after.

Nan Jingtian left in a hurry.

Wang Jianqiang was just about to return to Cuiyu Garden.

A figure, luxurious and stunning yet exuding an air of elegant grace, walked over slowly.

Seeing the person, a smile curled at the corner of Wang Jianqiang's mouth, "Have you been waiting outside the whole time?"

Nangong Yu nodded, "I was afraid you would have a conflict with my father."

Wang Jianqiang laughed, "Am I such a volatile person?"

Nangong Yu shook her head, "You are naturally fine, but my father... he just seems a bit more normal compared to Nancheng Kong and my mother..."

Wang Jianqiang gave Nangong Yu a strange look.

She certainly had a clear understanding of her own family.

But then again.

Her family was indeed a bit eccentric.

He wondered how Nangong Yu had grown up without being influenced.

Could this be what it means to rise from the mud without being stained?

He muttered to himself, though he kept a smile on his face, "Senior Nan is very reasonable; we talked quite happily, and there was no conflict at all."

"I saw that."

Nangong Yu nodded, "I was wondering earlier why my father suddenly came to wait outside the hall; so it was to ask you for a Pill."

Speaking of this, a flash of obvious dissatisfaction crossed her face.

Noticing her expression, Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "It's fine, Nan is your father; it doesn't matter if he asks for a few Pills."

Nangong Yu looked at Wang Jianqiang for a moment and revealed a faint smile, "Although I know you are deliberately trying to please me, I am indeed very happy."

"Happiness is good."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Is there a reward?"

Sensing Wang Jianqiang's expression, the smile on Nangong Yu's face faded, "What reward do you want?"

Wang Jianqiang leaned in with a grin and wrapped one arm around her slender waist.

"What do you think?"