Chapter 496: The Chick Awakens

Hearing Lin Zhijing's flattery, Wang Jianqiang smiled slightly, "Senior Brother is too kind."

"That is not being too kind."

Lin Zhijing shook his head, "To have reached the Fourth-tier Will Level from never having manifested a will in such a short time—aside from the peerless genius Linglong back in the day, I fear no one can compare to such cultivation speed."

"It can be considered setting a record."

As he spoke, he continued to Wang Jianqiang, half-jokingly, "Since we are neighbors now, you and Sister Linge must visit each other more often. If Sister Linge has any difficulties in her cultivation, Junior Brother must help out."

"Naturally, I can. Wang most enjoys providing Clarification for others. If Senior Sister has any difficulties, feel free to come find me." Wang Jianqiang looked at Linge and revealed a warm smile.

Upon hearing this, Linge pursed her lips and smiled, "Then I shall thank Junior Brother in advance."

Lin Zhijing and Linge seemed to have matters to attend to.

Afterward, they did not chat much more with Wang Jianqiang.

After bidding farewell to Wang Jianqiang, they nodded to Mu Lingxi and Xiao Keke, then hurried away.

After the two left, Wang Jianqiang opened the courtyard gate.

He led the two women inside.

……

Lin Zhijing and Linge were flying in mid-air.

Ever since parting ways with Wang Jianqiang and the others, he had been frowning, his face showing a look of deep thought.

Suddenly.

His expression stirred.

A flash of hesitation appeared on his face; he looked at Linge and said somewhat uncertainly, "Sister Linge, do you feel that among the two women beside Wang Jianqiang, one of them is very familiar?"

Linge smiled, "Mu Lingxi, right? A New Student from the same cohort as Wang Jianqiang. With her right under our noses, burying Aofanyu and the others together with Wang Jianqiang, how could I not be familiar with her?"

"Not her, I mean the other one." Lin Zhijing shook his head.

Linge was startled, "The other one? I didn't look carefully. She should also be a New Student from this cohort, right?"

Lin Zhijing shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and said uncertainly, "Why do I feel that person looks a bit like Xiao Keke?"

Hearing Lin Zhijing's words, Linge laughed, "Jing, you really know how to joke. Xiao Keke is a heaven-gifted genius who is simultaneously ranked on the Earth Ranking and the Peerless Beauty Ranking."

"An existence with the potential to reach the Seventh-Order Will Stage."

"After one's will cultivation reaches the Fourth-tier, every step forward is a massive threshold. Without extraordinary talent, it is hard to make any progress."

"Wang Jianqiang's cultivation speed is astonishing, but that doesn't mean his potential is that high."

"Besides, Xiao Keke and Wei Yuan are childhood sweethearts."

"Wei Yuan is a Seventh-Order Will Stage Cultivator; it is rumored he even has the potential to challenge the Eighth-Order Will. The two are a perfect match; why would Xiao Keke abandon Wei Yuan to be with Wang Jianqiang?"

Lin Zhijing nodded, "That is true. I must have seen wrong."

After all, he had only seen Xiao Keke once, and it was a fleeting glimpse, and a long time ago at that.

It is not strange to have mistaken her.

……

After Wang Jianqiang, Mu Lingxi, and Xiao Keke walked into the courtyard.

Their vision blurred, and then it suddenly opened up.

They had arrived in a space with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

"Wow, it's an independent space. The area is no smaller than the residence in Desolate City, and the environment is even better."

Mu Lingxi looked around, her beautiful eyes brightening.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and walked forward.

Mu Lingxi and Xiao Keke hurriedly followed.

The three of them walked toward the depths of the space while familiarizing themselves with the environment of their new residence.

Until they reached the end of this space, a courtyard appeared in their field of vision.

An exquisite Pavilion was built in the courtyard.

Wang Jianqiang examined the small courtyard and the Pavilion within it, and was about to walk inside.

To the side.

Mu Lingxi, who was also examining the courtyard, withdrew her gaze, looked at Wang Jianqiang with a smile, and said in a sweet voice, "Senior Brother, you are moving into a new home."

"Such a happy occasion, should we celebrate?"

At the end of her sentence, she winked at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang was startled upon hearing this, then nodded seriously, "That makes sense. Such a big event should indeed be celebrated properly."

"Celebrate?"

"Does Master wish to hold a banquet?"

Xiao Keke's expression stirred, and she smiled, "Master has only recently joined the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace and doesn't know many students. If you wish to hold a banquet, I can invite some Old Students for Master, just so you can get to know each other."

Hearing Xiao Keke's words, Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "No need for such trouble, we can just celebrate simply."

Xiao Keke was stunned.

Before she could react, she was pulled into the courtyard by Wang Jianqiang.

……

Ten days later.

The celebration concluded.

Wang Jianqiang walked out of the room, and it was not until the next day.

That Mu Lingxi and Xiao Keke finally came out.

Wang Jianqiang waved his palm, and over a dozen Jade Bottles flew to Mu Lingxi's side.

Mu Lingxi did not stand on ceremony; she took the Jade Bottle directly and began to examine it happily.

As she checked it, the smile on her face grew increasingly bright.

It really is great to follow Senior Brother.

She had previously exhausted her opportunity to enter the Heavenly Desolate Ancient Pagoda and hunted for nearly two years, yet she had only managed to exchange for ten drops of Desolate Source Liquid.

Senior Brother's move here actually amounted to several hundred drops!

A moment later.

She took a Pill out of a Jade Bottle and looked at Wang Jianqiang with a puzzled expression, "Senior Brother, what kind of pill is this?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "This is a Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill; it can be used in conjunction with Desolate Source Liquid to make the Desolate Source Liquid easier to absorb and can increase your cultivation speed."

"Wow, thank you, Senior Brother."

Upon hearing this, Mu Lingxi's eyes instantly turned bright and crystalline; she jumped onto Wang Jianqiang, planted a kiss on him, and said happily, "It really is best to follow Senior Brother. You have no idea how miserable my days were while you were gone all these years."

"Alright, stop with the chatter, hurry up and go cultivate."

Wang Jianqiang patted her on the bottom and laughed, "What? Do you want to thank Senior Brother with some action?"

Mu Lingxi stuck out her tongue, "No thanks, maybe another day."

After saying this, she darted into a room as if fleeing.

After Mu Lingxi went into the room to cultivate, Wang Jianqiang looked at Xiao Keke again, "Ke Ke, do you still have the Desolate Source Liquid and Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill I gave you last time?"

Xiao Keke nodded, "I still have some."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang waved his hand, took out several Jade Bottles, and placed them in front of her, "Here are one hundred drops of Desolate Source Liquid and some more Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pills; take them and cultivate, and strive to make a breakthrough soon."

Xiao Keke looked at the Jade Bottles in front of her, then glanced timidly at Wang Jianqiang, "But I~ I am too tired."

Wang Jianqiang was stunned for a moment.

Then he laughed in spite of himself, "What are you thinking about? Take them and cultivate; I am going out for a stroll to familiarize myself with the environment."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Xiao Keke let out a long sigh of relief, "Thank you, Master."

After saying this, she put away all the Jade Bottles in front of her.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang continued, "Will you be cultivating here with me, or are you leaving?"

Xiao Keke thought for a moment and said, "I have already arranged everything that needed to be arranged, so I will stay here with Master."

Wang Jianqiang nodded and pointed to a few rooms, "Feel free to pick one of these rooms."

Xiao Keke nodded, and without much hesitation, she walked into a room.

After Xiao Keke entered the room.

Just as Wang Jianqiang was preparing to leave, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura emanating from one of the rooms.

Immediately following.

A green light flashed before his eyes, and a small bird with green feathers was already standing on his shoulder.

It rubbed affectionately against his neck.

Little Chick?

Wang Jianqiang looked at the green-feathered bird on his shoulder and began to smile.

"This little fellow has finally woken up after sleeping for such a long time."