Chapter 301: Chapter 197 Reunion
Liang Yexuan felt extremely awkward, knowing what it was like, she should not have followed.
Such a stunning beauty she was, standing by Yin Shilan’s side, yet that male cultivator’s eyes saw only Yin Shilan, completely overlooking her presence.
Li Shiming landed on the deck, and as his eyes met Yin Shilan’s, everything else was forgotten, leaving only the two of them in the world.
“Lan’er!” he called out softly.
Yin Shilan cast aside all restraints and threw herself into his arms, hugging him with all her might.
Sunlight spilled over them, their figures seemingly glowing with a soft light.
The radiance made Liang Yexuan squint uncomfortably, so she coughed loudly, reminding them that someone else was still there.
The cough startled the lovers, and only then did Yin Shilan remember Liang Yexuan, her face flushing like peach blossoms as she looked down.
“Lan’er, and this fellow, let’s rest inside the Imperial Palace!” proposed Li Shiming with a smile, standing beside Yin Shilan.
“My name is Liang Yexuan, I am Yin Shilan’s senior sister!” Liang Yexuan emphasized her identity, making it clear she was not just some fellow.
“So it’s Senior Sister Liang!” Li Shiming, perceiving Liang Yexuan’s temperament, greeted with a smile and a bow.
Liang Yexuan, quite pleased to be addressed as senior sister by Li Shiming, nodded her head in satisfaction and joined Yin Shilan in descending into the Imperial Palace.
Within the Imperial Palace courtyard, Chu Gang had long since vanished. He, a mere late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, did not have the means to entertain two True Inheritors, so it was better for him to hide far away.
And besides, he had witnessed the scene above the heavens; staying would have just been to invite trouble.
Li Shiming brought out Spiritual Tea, the very same kind from years past. After being cultivated for a long time, the quality of the Spiritual Tea was excellent, especially since it had been roasted in the machine room space, bringing out the best flavor.
Of course, to Foundation Establishment cultivators like them, such high-quality Spiritual Tea was just a beverage.
Yin Shilan took a sip of the Spiritual Tea and a look of delight appeared in her eyes; she recognized it as the same tea she had tasted when she first visited Li Shiming’s abode.
Their eyes met, and understanding each other’s thoughts, they couldn’t help smiling.
Liang Yexuan took a sip of the Spiritual Tea and found it rather ordinary; she couldn’t comprehend why the two of them had such expressions after just one sip!
Li Shiming glanced helplessly at Liang Yexuan, feeling that her presence was really superfluous.
But Liang Yexuan, oblivious to this, leisurely drank her tea, though her ears were perked to catch the ensuing conversation.
“Shiming, when did you establish your foundation?” Yin Shilan asked, although she had read the Jade Scroll. Li Shiming’s descriptions had been quite brief, and she noticed he mostly shared good news, skimming over the hardships. She cared about everything related to Li Shiming, hence the question.
“After reaching the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, I found it difficult to advance in the Qi Refinement Realm. Then I discovered a top-grade Spirit Vein and decided to cultivate there for a while. To my surprise, I successfully established my foundation!” Li Shiming answered with ease.
“You’re so lucky to have found a top-grade Spirit Vein!” Liang Yexuan interjected.
Li Shiming just smiled and said nothing. Clearly, Liang Yexuan was like a flower raised in a greenhouse, unaware of what a top-grade Spirit Vein meant to a Loose Cultivator.
“How did you cross the Beihai in the Qi Refinement Realm?” Yin Shilan immediately noticed the crux of the matter, her brows furrowing slightly as she continued.
“After you left the Sky Sea Sect, I started to prepare a disposable Flying Artifact that could carry me across the Heavenly Sea. On the day when the Mingxin Sect attacked our sect, I took a risk and used the disposable Flying Artifact to escape from my dwelling and crossed the Beihai to reach Beishu Continent!” Li Shiming explained casually.
What he said wasn’t wrong; in a sense, the rocket was a disposable Flying Artifact, but unlike other Flying Artifacts powered by Spiritual Power, the rocket used Spiritual Power to protect its body, allowing it to utilize liquid hydrogen as propulsion more efficiently.
“Are there strong sea beasts in the Beihai? Have you encountered any?” Liang Yexuan pressed.
She had read about the Beihai in the sect’s records.
The ocean was a forbidden territory for cultivators; entering it was extremely dangerous.
Even for a Golden Core cultivator, the danger was still present, though relatively lower.
Li Shiming couldn’t help but recall the illusory giant he had encountered in the Beihai, the fear turning his complexion pale for a moment. Even after so much time, the terrifying memory of that giant was still fresh in his mind.
Feeling his mood, Yin Shilan gently grasped his hand.
Feeling the warmth and softness in his hand, the depressive emotions in Li Shiming’s heart instantly vanished.
“One day, I will slay it!” he thought to himself resolutely.
“Yes!” Li Shiming replied laconically.
Liang Yexuan could sense the shift in the atmosphere and wisely chose not to probe further.
She was full of curiosity about Li Shiming – a Qi Refining cultivator crossing the perilous Beihai with a homemade disposable Flying Artifact was hard for her to believe.
But seeing Yin Shilan’s expression of trust towards Li Shiming convinced her otherwise.
“Why did you mention in the Jade Scroll that you would reconsider joining the Thousand Illusion Sect?” Yin Shilan asked.
Li Shiming glanced at Liang Yexuan, hesitating slightly.
“You don’t have to worry about Senior Sister Liang here. She is more familiar with the various sects of Beishu than I am. If you have any thoughts, just speak up; she can provide some advice!” Yin Shilan assured Li Shiming with a wink.
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