Chapter 109: Imperial Flowing Nectar

In the room, when Li Luo heard these words from Niu Biaobiao, his heart skipped a beat, and a strained smile appeared on his face: "Uncle Biao, what are you talking about?"

Jiang Qing’e, standing to the side, also clenched her hands, worry gathering in her golden eyes.

Niu Biaobiao said: "Does the Young Mansion Master feel a sense of inexplicable emptiness?"

"Actually, that is not an illusion; it is because you, Young Mansion Master, have indeed lost something very important this time."

Li Luo’s brows were tightly locked. He did indeed have this feeling, but his lifespan should be fine, so had he lost something else?

"What you lost is your foundation, or rather, your roots," Niu Biaobiao said slowly.

"Young Mansion Master, in your current physical state, no matter how you cultivate, I fear it will be very difficult for you to break through to the General stage."

Once these words were spoken, it was like a thunderclap, causing Li Luo’s face to turn pale. So, the price he paid for refining his second acquired resonance this time was not his lifespan, but his own foundation.

And with a shaken foundation, it would be difficult to break through to the General stage?

For him, this was simply an unacceptable result. After all, he only had five years of life left! If he could not break through to the Marquis stage within five years, all his efforts would be in vain.

Li Luo’s brows were tightly locked. He felt that what Niu Biaobiao said might be true, but it shouldn't be that dire, because his Water-Light resonance and Wood-Earth resonance both possessed restorative and healing effects. As time passed, these lost foundations should be able to be partially recovered.

Perhaps this was also the reason why Li Tianxuan and Dan Tai Lan insisted that he choose Water-Light for his first acquired resonance and a Wood-based resonance for his second.

Because these two acquired resonances could minimize the aftereffects.

However, this was still terrible news for Li Luo, because he was currently racing against time in his cultivation. If this foundation issue hindered him even slightly, he would pay a heavy price.

"Uncle Biao, is there a solution?" Jiang Qing’e suddenly asked calmly at this moment.

Niu Biaobiao rubbed his bald head and said: "Others might be at a loss, but if it's me, it might not be impossible."

Li Luo’s heart jolted, and he looked at Niu Biaobiao with expectant eyes.

"I know a method to mend the foundation, called the 'Heavenly Remnant Earthly Defect God-Mending Paste.' It is brewed from many rare materials and can mend a missing foundation, though this method is only useful for those below the General stage," Niu Biaobiao said.

This is practically tailor-made for me, but the name "God-Mending Paste" doesn't sound very good.

Li Luo thought this to himself, then said emotionally: "Uncle Biao, my future happiness depends on you."

Niu Biaobiao said boisterously: "What are you saying, Young Mansion Master? Old Niu will definitely help you with all my might."

"When can we start refining it?" Jiang Qing’e asked.

Niu Biaobiao rubbed his rugged face and said: "This 'God-Mending Paste' requires many rare materials and will take some time to prepare."

"Uncle Biao, just give me the list of materials, and I will order the Luolan Mansion to collect them with all its strength," Jiang Qing’e said.

Niu Biaobiao nodded and said: "However, there is one main ingredient that I fear collecting won't be enough for."

"What main ingredient?" Li Luo asked hurriedly.

"Imperial Flowing Nectar. This is an extremely rare heavenly treasure that only appears in places where the energy between heaven and earth is most abundant. If consumed, it can even rival an eighth-grade spirit water or wondrous light. At the same time, it is said that refining a ninth-grade spirit water or wondrous light also requires this item," Niu Biaobiao laughed.

Li Luo was stunned. Although he had never heard of this thing, the mere mention of its effects was enough to show how precious and rare it was. Could it really be found?

"Haha, if it were an outsider, it would indeed be very difficult to get hold of Imperial Flowing Nectar, but the Young Mansion Master and the Young Lady are different. You should have a chance to obtain it," Niu Biaobiao said.

"Why?" Li Luo was very puzzled by this.

Jiang Qing’e said softly: "Because the Astral Sage College produces Imperial Flowing Nectar. I have obtained it before, but I used it all."

Li Luo swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Is the Astral Sage College really that terrifying, to be able to possess such rare resources?

Jiang Qing’e looked at Li Luo and said: "You shouldn't be unfamiliar with the Resonance Power Tree, right? The Nanfeng Academy has one too, but compared to the Resonance Power Tree at the Astral Sage College, the one at Nanfeng Academy can only be considered a small tree."

"The Resonance Power Tree at the Astral Sage College is far more majestic than you can imagine. Its branches and leaves even cover half the sky of the college. That place is likely the area with the densest heaven and earth energy in the entire Great Xia Kingdom, which is why it produces Imperial Flowing Nectar at specific times."

"And in the Astral Sage College, for some important competitions or missions, the college will offer some Imperial Flowing Nectar as a reward."

"After you enter the Astral Sage College, you should have such opportunities. When that time comes, you must not let them slip by."

"I will also help you compete for some to leave for you to brew the God-Mending Paste."

Li Luo sighed: "Sister Qing’e, you are too good to me. For a moment, I wanted to offer myself to you, but then I realized we already have an engagement."

Jiang Qing’e’s fist landed on Li Luo’s head: "Stop with the flowery words."

Niu Biaobiao watched them bicker with a smile, then cleared away the bowls and chopsticks Li Luo had finished with and turned to leave at a leisurely pace.

Li Luo watched his departing back and said: "This Uncle Biao of ours knows a bit too much."

As soon as his foundation was lacking, Niu Biaobiao produced a God-Mending method. The coincidence of this made one not know what to say.

Jiang Qing’e nodded slightly and said: "This should be a hidden move left behind by Master and Mistress in the Luolan Mansion, but he almost never asks about the affairs of the Luolan Mansion."

Li Luo nodded. He had previously thought that his father and mother might not have known the price of refining the second acquired resonance, but looking at it now, that might not be the case...

"Don't worry too much about Uncle Biao's affairs, because even I don't know if he truly has strength, or if he is simply a cook with excellent culinary skills who happens to know a lot," Jiang Qing’e said.

"Instead of dwelling on such things, it is better to improve yourself as much as possible. If you want to protect the Luolan Mansion, relying on anyone is not as good as relying on yourself."

Li Luo smiled and nodded.

"You should rest well for now. In a few days, it will be time for the Astral Sage College to start the school year. When that time comes, you must remember my warning to you and perform well," Jiang Qing’e said with a light smile.

Li Luo sighed: "Finally, I am going to enter the Astral Sage College..."

Li Luo had long been looking forward to this top-tier academy standing in the Great Xia Kingdom.

"By the way, I heard that you are extremely popular in the Astral Sage College, Sister Qing’e. Will I be treated unfairly after I get in?" Li Luo asked, seemingly a bit worried.

The corners of Jiang Qing’e’s lips curled up: "Isn't there a saying that if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight? Since you are engaged to me, of course you have to endure more."

Li Luo said sincerely: "I already said we could break the engagement first."

"You still have a long way to go before you reach the step of breaking the engagement."

Jiang Qing’e stood beside the bed, her figure slender and graceful. She then reached out her small hand and gently stroked Li Luo’s hair, a smile rising in her golden eyes.

"Don't worry."

"If anyone in the college bullies you..."

"I will beat them up."

Sunlight shone in through the gaps in the window, falling upon that beautiful face. Li Luo felt his heart melt. Sister Qing’e, you are being too flirtatious.

How am I supposed to handle this?