Chapter 230: The Charming Wei Zhongxian

Looking at the vast, boundless space ahead.

A sense of desolation filled Ye Lingyun's heart.

This operation not only failed to yield a single Soul Jade, but he had also exhausted all the trump cards his master had left him, and he himself had suffered heavy injuries.

It was a massive loss.

Although there was a thousand-fold unwillingness in his heart, he ultimately gave up on continuing deeper.

Limping along the path he had come, he staggered back.

……

Just as Ye Lingyun was returning in such a sorry state, Wang Jianqiang was already slaughtering his way through the second-level space.

It was just as he had guessed.

The Ancient Remnant Array in this second-level space was indeed one grade stronger than that of the first-level space.

The weakest could threaten a Transformation Stage Cultivator, while the strongest were enough to severely injure a Deity Transformation Perfection Cultivator.

However, the insight limit of his Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze had already reached the Deity Transformation Perfection level.

The Ancient Remnant Array in this second-level space could no longer threaten him.

Here, he could roam completely without restraint.

At the same time, the Soul Bodies here did not exceed his expectations; their strength was all between the Golden Core Initial Stage and Golden Core Perfection.

The quality of the Soul Jade produced was far higher than that of the first-level space.

The only pity was that compared to the first-level space, the Soul Bodies in the second-level space were much scarcer, making them much more troublesome to find.

In nearly a month and a half, he had almost finished searching half the area of the second-level space, yet he had only obtained a little over a thousand Golden Core Grade Soul Jades.

However, there were still two and a half months left before this round of assessment ended.

Time was still quite sufficient, so he was not in a hurry and continued to explore within the second-level space.

Another month passed.

He finally finished sweeping the second level of the Remnant Tower, obtaining nearly three thousand Golden Core Grade Soul Jades.

He looked up at the portal leading to the third level.

He turned around and left.

Although the Nascent Soul grade Soul Jades in the third-level space were very tempting, he did not have the slightest intention of going there.

The power of the Ancient Remnant Array within the third-level space would inevitably be a level higher; if he were to rashly enter now, he would undoubtedly die.

He could only give up.

Soon, he found the portal that led into the second-level space.

After he approached, the portal opened automatically.

He followed the portal back to the first level and flew toward the entrance of the Remnant Tower.

Not long after.

He looked at the ground ahead and suddenly paused.

"Bloodstains?"

He changed direction and landed on the ground.

Looking at the dried bloodstains, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

These bloodstains didn't look old, at most two or three months; it was likely that after he entered the second-level space, someone else entered the Remnant Tower and was left injured by the Ancient Remnant Array.

This place was a full two hundred miles away from the entrance of the Remnant Tower.

For this person to be able to reach here, their strength was not bad at all.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh with schadenfreude.

This first-level space had long since been swept clean by him.

The other party had paid such a great price to get here, yet hadn't obtained a single Soul Jade; he wondered what their expression would be like when they left?

He really wanted to know which unlucky fellow it was.

……

Seven days later.

Wang Jianqiang returned to Shenfeng City.

After entering the city, he walked straight toward the direction of Shenfeng Pavilion.

He prepared to seize the final month to complete as many tasks as possible and earn more Contribution Points.

"Oh, Daoist Friend Wang?"

Suddenly, a distinct, feminine voice came from his side.

Wang Jianqiang turned his head to look, and a familiar figure came into view.

The corners of his mouth lifted, revealing a faint smile, "So it is Daoist Friend Wei."

At the same time, Wei Zhongxian had already arrived in front of Wang Jianqiang.

A pair of orchid fingers pinched the hair in front of his forehead and brushed it back, "Daoist Friend Wang, yesterday I just heard Wanxin mention you, and I was preparing to pay a visit; I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence to run into you halfway."

After speaking, he covered his mouth with his hand and let out a shrill, thin laugh.

Seeing this charming appearance of Wei Zhongxian, Wang Jianqiang's hair stood on end all over his body.

He could even smell the thick scent of spices coming from the other party.

"I heard from Wanxin that Daoist Friend Wang left the city some time ago?"

"It's not that I'm being a busybody, but we are Pill Dao Specialty Cultivators; there's no need to go out and take risks. What if you really run into an accident?"

"If something were to happen to Daoist Friend Wang, I would be very sad."

As he said this, he blinked at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang felt a chill in his heart and retreated half a step without changing his expression, "Many thanks for your concern, Daoist Friend Wei, but I have my own plans."

Could it be that this Wei Zhongxian's orientation has changed?

Thinking of this, he continued with a hint of probing, "Daoist Friend Wei, how is your progress with Wanxin Fairy? Would you like me to help you out again?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhongxian curled his lips, "Daoist Friend Wang, I have already thought it through; I will no longer pursue Junior Sister, nor will I pursue any woman in the future."

"What is so good about women? They only hinder my cultivation speed."

Hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Wang Jianqiang was stunned.

Did he just...

Help him strengthen his resolve for cultivation?

Just then, Wei Zhongxian's voice came again.

"By the way, I have never been to your residence, Daoist Friend Wang. Won't you invite me to sit for a while?"

Wang Jianqiang clearly saw a flash of maidenly shyness cross his face as he spoke.

Beyond that, he also discovered a hint in his eyes...

Admiration!

His expression stiffened.

Damn it, this bastard isn't eyeing him, is he?

Thinking of this, Wang Jianqiang already felt the urge to kill, but he said calmly, "If you come to visit, Daoist Friend Wei, I would naturally welcome you."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, a blush appeared on Wei Zhongxian's face.

That shy appearance made the veins on Wang Jianqiang's forehead pop.

He took a deep breath and continued, "Oh, right, have you been to the North City District recently, Daoist Friend Wei?"

Hearing this, Wei Zhongxian shook his head repeatedly.

Ever since he escaped from the North City District last time, he had developed a trauma regarding it.

Not only had he never set foot in the North City District again, he even deliberately avoided paying attention to any news about it.

Only in this way had he gradually forgotten the past suffering, and the trauma in his heart had gradually recovered.

At this moment, hearing Wang Jianqiang mention the North City District.

Those unbearable memories could not help but flood back into his mind.

The look of fear on his face was hard to conceal.

"You haven't been?"

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang sighed, "I once said I would take revenge for you, Daoist Friend, but I have never been able to fulfill it, and I feel very guilty."

"Now that this round of assessment is about to end, there is not much time left for us."

"How about this: I will go gather some people immediately and accompany you, Daoist Friend Wei, to the North City District once more to take revenge on that Tushan Youyou."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang say he wanted to go to the North City District again, the fear on Wei Zhongxian's face instantly magnified, and he almost jumped up.

"No need, Daoist Friend Wang, really no need. This matter has long passed, and I do not wish to take this revenge anymore."

"How can that be?" Wang Jianqiang looked as if his mind was made up, "How can it be so easily settled after you were hurt, my friend?"

Seeing Wang Jianqiang so persistent, Wei Zhongxian was so anxious that sweat began to bead on his forehead.

"By the way, Daoist Friend Wang, I suddenly remembered I have some Pills that haven't been finished refining, so I won't go to your place."

Having said that, without waiting for Wang Jianqiang to speak again, he left in a hurry.

Wang Jianqiang watched his panicked retreating figure and revealed a look of triumph.

This flower-like, jade-like body of mine belongs to the beautiful fairies of the world.

You turtle-grandson dare to have designs on me?

I'll scare you to death!