Chapter 773: Wang Jianqiang's Gift of Thanks

After Wen Ya finished speaking, she jumped down from the dragon beast.

Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi followed and jumped down.

After the three of them jumped off the dragon beast, a flash of light shone from the dragon beast, and it transformed into a young girl.

The girl had flawless, delicate features and was dressed in a white battle skirt.

Her skin was as crystalline and delicate as precious jade, her figure was tall, and she had a head of white, jade-like crystalline short hair, giving her a heroic and spirited air.

Seeing the woman, the eyes of Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi lit up at the same time.

"What a beautiful babe, Senior Brother."

Mu Lingxi secretly transmitted her voice to Wang Jianqiang.

"Be serious."

Wang Jianqiang secretly Repelled Mu Lingxi, and as he looked at the white-haired woman, the corners of his mouth curled up.

After the girl appeared, she gave Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi an annoyed look, then her figure flashed and she appeared beside Wen Ya, "Sister."

Wen Ya nodded with a smile, then introduced them to "Wan Guiyuan" and "Lu Xiu," "Junior Brother Wan, Junior Sister Lu, this is Long Er."

"Back when I was still an Outer Sect Disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, my cultivation was still shallow, and when I met Long Er in the Beast Realm, my strength was not comparable to Long Er's, but Long Er took the initiative to attach herself to me, and has grown alongside me ever since."

"The bond between us has long transcended that of master and servant, and we have always addressed each other as sisters."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's face showed a look of admiration, "Senior Sister Wen Ya is truly a person who values affection and righteousness; she is the same type of person as Wan, and Wan truly likes Senior Sister Wen Ya more and more."

A trace of unnaturalness flashed across Wen Ya's expression; she looked around and then looked at "Wan Guiyuan" with a feigned reproach, "Junior Brother Wan, do not say such frivolous words in the future, otherwise I shall be angry."

If she did not know that Wan Guiyuan had a straightforward nature and said whatever was on his mind without hiding anything, she would certainly have thought the other party was being frivolous with her.

But even knowing Wan Guiyuan's personality, it would be bad if others heard such words.

"Senior Sister, forgive me; Junior Brother will certainly be mindful in the future."

Wang Jianqiang cupped his hands toward Wen Ya, then looked at the heroic and beautiful woman beside her, "Wan has met Fairy Long."

Long Er rolled her eyes and did not respond, instead looking at Wen Ya, somewhat dissatisfied, "Sister, you have never let anyone else ride me, how could you allow these two to ride me together? And there is a man, too."

"Long Er, stop making a fuss; it is just this once, it won't happen again." Wen Ya shook her head helplessly.

Hearing Wen Ya's assurance, Long Er finally let it go.

Afterward, the group entered the city together.

On the streets inside the city, the crowd was surging.

Among them, besides the original inhabitants of the city, there were many young talents preparing to participate in the Spirit Ranking Battle, as well as many busybodies who had come to watch the battle.

As soon as the four of them arrived in the city, they immediately attracted many gazes.

Of course, the target of these gazes was not him.

Although Lu Xiu, whom Mu Lingxi had transformed into, was considered pretty, she had not yet reached the level of being so eye-catching.

Although Wan Guiyuan was considered somewhat handsome, in Wang Jianqiang's view, he was far inferior to his original appearance, which was as jade-like as a god, and could not attract so much attention.

The true targets of those gazes were Wen Ya and Long Er.

The two were not only peerless in appearance but also outstanding in temperament; walking in the crowd, they were as conspicuous as two bright lamps.

Wen Ya's reputation within Youzhou was clearly very great.

Upon seeing her appearance clearly, many people's expressions shifted.

Discussions about her immediately spread from the crowd.

"She is... the Beast Taming Sect's number one genius, the runner-up of the previous Spirit Ranking Battle, Wen Ya!"

"It is actually her!"

"Several of the geniuses from the previous Spirit Ranking have already gone into seclusion to attempt the Spirit Transformation Stage, and now she is the only one who has clearly announced a successful Spirit Transformation; she should be the first person from the previous Spirit Ranking geniuses to reach Spirit Transformation."

"The first? Not necessarily, don't forget the number one of the previous Spirit Ranking."

Hearing the four words "number one of the Spirit Ranking" from the crowd.

Wen Ya paused her steps, then walked forward as if nothing had happened.

Wang Jianqiang, who was following behind her, clearly sensed a momentary agitation of the power within her body the instant she paused, showing that her heart was not calm.

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

Wen Ya was not a simple character; being able to step on her to reach the number one spot on the Spirit Ranking already demonstrated the other party's extraordinary nature.

Furthermore.

Wang Jianqiang could clearly sense that after hearing the four words "number one of the Spirit Ranking," many people in the crowd subconsciously revealed looks of dread.

Among these people, there were even many Transformation Stage, and even Spirit Severing Mid Stage Cultivators!

This made Wang Jianqiang feel quite curious.

A Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator who could make Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivators this fearful just by a reputation, without even appearing.

One could imagine what a deep impression the other party had left on these people back then.

Under the gaze of many, the four of them arrived at the largest inn in the city.

The innkeeper clearly knew Wen Ya; upon seeing the four of them enter the inn, he immediately greeted them enthusiastically, "So it is Fairy Wen."

Wen Ya nodded to the innkeeper, "Boss, open three superior guest rooms for one month."

"No problem."

The innkeeper smiled, and after making arrangements, he took three Jade Pendants and handed them to Wen Ya, "These are the Guest Room Keys."

Wen Ya nodded, and after paying the fees, she looked at Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi, "Junior Brother Wan, Junior Sister Lu, let us go upstairs."

After calling out, the four of them walked upstairs together.

Just after the four of them turned the corner, Wang Jianqiang leaned in close to Wen Ya and whispered, "Senior Sister Wen, I haven't even shown the value of being able to help you with your cultivation yet, and we are already going to live together?"

"Isn't that a bit too fast?"

"I don't mind, if sacrificing a little for Senior Sister is necessary, then so be it... I'm just worried about Senior Sister..."

"What are you thinking, Junior Brother Wan? You've misunderstood."

Before Wang Jianqiang could finish, Wen Ya's face had already turned red, and she hurriedly interrupted him, "Long Er and I will share a room; you and Junior Sister Lu will each have your own."

Wang Jianqiang was stunned for a moment, "So that's how it is."

Before long.

The four of them arrived on the second floor of the inn and, relying on the resonance between the Jade Pendants and the rooms, found three adjacent rooms.

Wen Ya handed the two Jade Pendants in her hand to Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi respectively, and then handed the last one to Long Er.

Her gaze swept over the three of them, "I have something to attend to, so I must go out. You all should return to your rooms first."

Having said that, she walked downstairs.

Long Er looked at Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi with a cold expression, showing no intention of engaging with them, then turned and walked toward one of the rooms.

Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi exchanged a glance.

A flash of ill intent crossed Mu Lingxi's eyes.

Wang Jianqiang understood and looked toward Long Er.

At this moment, Long Er had already reached the door of the room, Spirit Light flickering on the Jade Pendant in her hand as she was about to press it against the door.

Wang Jianqiang gave a dry cough, "Fairy Long Er, please wait a moment."

Long Er's brow paused, and she looked at Wang Jianqiang coldly, "What is it?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled somewhat sheepishly, "Wan suddenly recalled that I caused you trouble by riding you for the entire journey, and I haven't had the chance to thank you. It just so happens that I have a treasure in my possession that I would like to give to you as a token of gratitude."

Long Er was startled. Although she really didn't want to deal with the person before her, for the sake of the treasure, she couldn't help but ask, "What treasure?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled mysteriously, "A treasure that can help you break through your cultivation level quickly."

Long Er's eyes lit up.

The Dragon race loves treasures most of all.

Not to mention treasures that could help her, even if it were something that couldn't help her, as long as it could be called a treasure, she couldn't help but want to collect it.

Although Long Er was not a pure-blooded dragon, she possessed the bloodline of the Dragon race, and her personality naturally leaned toward the habits of the Dragon race.

Upon hearing that "Wan Guiyuan" could provide a Pill that could help her cultivate, she immediately felt tempted.

However, having followed Wen Ya for these years, she had seen plenty of ordinary treasures and pills.

She wouldn't look twice at common pills.

Thinking of this, a look of suspicion appeared on her face, "What kind of good pill could a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator like you possibly bring out? Your 'Sister Long' here is not lacking in ordinary goods."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Wang Jianqiang's face grew even richer, "Rest assured, Fairy Long, the pill I have is no simple thing; it will certainly satisfy you."

Long Er looked at Wang Jianqiang with half-belief for a moment, then extended a slender palm, "Take it out and let me see."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "This pill is extraordinary and must not be seen by outsiders. Fairy Long, you had better return to the room with me, and I will take it out for you to see there."

Long Er frowned, then pursed her lips, "Fine then."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang revealed an upright and honest smile.

He pressed the Jade Pendant in his hand against the door of a room; the next moment, Spirit Light flickered, and the tightly closed door opened, revealing a space rippling like water waves.

"Junior Sister Lu, you come too."

Wang Jianqiang smiled at "Lu Xiu" and walked into the room.

Like passing through a film of water, the next moment, he stepped into a Small Space.

This space was about the size of an ordinary Square.

It was empty inside, save for an exquisite Pavilion built in the center of the space.

While Wang Jianqiang was looking around, Lu Xiu and Long Er walked in one after the other.

"Where is the pill?"

Just after entering the Small Space, Long Er reached out her palm toward Wang Jianqiang again.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "Fairy Long, don't be in such a hurry. Since you have come to Wan's place, I should treat you to some tea; otherwise, wouldn't that be too disrespectful to you?"

Long Er thought about it and felt that was reasonable.

Although she didn't really want to stay here long, she was, after all, a dignified Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator and a member of a noble race possessing the bloodline of the Dragon race.

She ought to maintain the pride that was due to her.

She nodded, "You still have some sense of propriety."

"Many thanks for the praise, Fairy Long."

Wang Jianqiang flattered her with a face full of smiles, making Long Er's expression increasingly satisfied, and even the resentment she felt toward this person for shamelessly riding her the whole way dissipated somewhat.

Afterward, the three of them entered the Pavilion.

After Wang Jianqiang personally poured hot tea for Fairy Long and "Lu Xiu," he showered Long Er with more flattery.

Then, with a beaming smile, he looked at Long Er, "Fairy Long, please wait a moment; I will be right back."

Although Long Er wanted to take the pill and leave immediately, she had been built up by Wang Jianqiang's low-posture flattery and found it difficult to get angry directly, so she just nodded faintly, "Hurry up, I don't have much time to waste here."

"Understood, understood~ Rest assured, Fairy Long, I will be back very soon. When I return, I will give you the pill immediately."

Wang Jianqiang laughed it off and walked toward the inner room.

……

After entering the room, Wang Jianqiang closed the door, set up an Array to block perception inside the room, and then took out a Pill Formula.

"Ding, inferior Pill Formula discovered. Can be optimized and upgraded to a Perfect Pill Formula. Do you wish to optimize and upgrade?"

"Yes~"

"Ding, Spirit Nourishing Pill has been optimized and upgraded to a Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill."

The Spirit Nourishing Pill is a Fifth-grade Low-level Pill Formula and is one of the types of pills commonly used by Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators to increase their cultivation.

After optimizing and upgrading the Spirit Nourishing Pill, Wang Jianqiang directly took out his Pill Furnace and a set of raw materials for the Spirit Nourishing Pill, and began refining.

Relying on his attainments as a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, refining a Level 5 Pill could be described as a dimensionality-reduction strike.

In less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, he had refined a Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill.

He put away the Pill Furnace, dismantled the Formation in the room, and left the room.

In the main hall.

Mu Lingxi was occasionally finding topics to strike up a conversation with Long Er.

Regarding "Lu Xiu," who was also female, Long Er's hostility was not as heavy as it was when facing "Wan Guiyuan."

However, her attitude could not be considered very good either, responding in a desultory manner.

Just as the look of impatience on her face was growing more intense, she suddenly saw the tightly closed door of the room that "Wan Guiyuan" had entered open again.

"Wan Guiyuan" walked out from within.

Long Er's expression stirred, and she immediately stood up, saying discontentedly, "Wan Guiyuan, you have delayed for too long; can you actually produce the Pill or not?"

"You aren't trying to deceive me, are you?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "Wan has nothing but respect for a stunning figure like Fairy Long, so how could I possibly deceive you?"

"Besides, deceiving you doesn't seem to have any benefit for me, does it?"

Long Er thought about it carefully and nodded, "That is true. So, where is the Pill? You can take it out now, right?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, flicked his finger, and a Pill appeared before Long Er.

"This is the treasure you spoke of?"

Long Er looked at the Pill in front of her and shook her head in disappointment.

How could she not recognize a common item like a Spirit Nourishing Pill?

As a Fifth-Order Low-Grade Pill capable of assisting Cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Stage with their cultivation, the Spirit Nourishing Pill could be considered quite precious to ordinary Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivators.

But she was not only the spirit beast of the number one genius of the Beast Taming Sect, but also a Divine Dragon with infinite potential, highly valued by the experts of the Beast Taming Sect.

For her, while one dare not say she had as many Spirit Nourishing Pills as she wanted,

at the very least, she was not lacking in any for her cultivation.

"A mere Spirit Nourishing Pill, and this is what you call a treasure?"

"You really are quite ignorant."

"You've made me waste so much time for nothing."

Long Er glanced at "Wan Guiyuan" with disdain and did not even look at the Spirit Nourishing Pill in front of her again, "Open the passage; I want to leave."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled faintly, "Fairy, do not be in such a hurry. Why not take a closer look at this Pill? It is quite different from an ordinary Spirit Nourishing Pill."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's laughter, Long Er's heart stirred.

It is just a Spirit Nourishing Pill; what difference could it have?

Half-doubting, she pinched the Spirit Nourishing Pill between her fingertips and began to examine it carefully.