LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 61 - Realm Breakthrough, Go to the City Lord's Mansion
Chapter 61: Realm Breakthrough, Go to the City Lord’s Mansion
After Fan Banruo departed, Gu Liuyun still felt uneasy. He could be certain that, at that moment, he witnessed a profound change in Fan Banruo’s eyes. Even though it lasted just a breath, Fan Banruo’s pupils reverted to their original state, and her expression remained normal. However, that scene left a deep impression on Gu Liuyun’s mind.
“The Reincarnation Lord… What’s going on?” Gu Liuyun furrowed his brow, but after pondering for a while, he had no answers.
He had low cultivation and limited exposure to the Reincarnation Lord’s plot in his previous life. Other players shared scarce information, and he had no idea about Fan Banruo’s true nature. So, Gu Liuyun decided to set this matter aside temporarily. After all, his relationship with Fan Banruo was good, and he knew there would be plenty of opportunities to learn more about her in the future.
For now, he needed to return to White Emperor City. The top priority was to bring back Qiu San and complete the mission related to the Saint. After confirming the direction, Gu Liuyun lifted Qiu San and headed towards White Emperor City. The return journey was not as smooth as the arrival. Without a beautiful senior sister guiding him through the air and with the added burden of a smelly man, it took Gu Liuyun a whole day to reach the gates of White Emperor City.
Seeing the late hour, Gu Liuyun decided not to rush to the City Lord’s Mansion. Instead, he planned to rest in the next timeline. After all, tomorrow was the third day, and timing was crucial for this mission. In his current state, Qiu San had no trace of demonic energy, and his face was still marked by the burns from the Buddha’s light. Gu Liuyun wasn’t concerned about others recognizing him, so he brought him into White Emperor City.
Gu Liuyun rented an alchemy room, used a random rope to tie up Qiu San, gagged him, and logged out. When he emerged from the game capsule, it was already 9:00 in the morning. Su Xiaoyue and Su Wanyan were not at home, and there was a note saying they had gone to register with a professional guild.
With nothing else to do, Gu Liuyun had a casual meal, spent some time browsing the Nine Realms forum, and logged back into the game. Inside the game, it was late at night. Gu Liuyun looked at Qiu San, who was still unconscious, and decided to make alchemical items to pass the time. He remembered that he still hadn’t used the Blood Bat King Demon Pill he obtained from the first secret realm.
Gu Liuyun bought some supplementary medicinal herbs in the alchemy room and then sat cross-legged to begin the alchemical process. After approximately three hours, when the alchemical furnace opened, a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the room.
[Ding! Congratulations on successfully refining a Blood Bat Bodybuilding Pill! Alchemy +10!] [Blood Bat Exercise Pill: A special pill refined by the Blood Bat Demon King’s inner alchemy. After taking it, the body-training practitioners can gain a lot of cultivation!]
As he gazed at the blood-red pill in his hand, Gu Liuyun smiled faintly and swallowed it without hesitation. The elixir in his belly transformed into a warm current that swiftly traversed his meridians, merging directly into Gu Liuyun’s physical being. Crackling sounds of bones echoed, and his Qi and blood surged suddenly throughout his entire body, only to gradually settle.
[Ding! Congratulations on entering the middle stage of body training, the acquired root bone +60, and the acquired spiritual resource +30!] [Ding! Congratulations on breaking through to the late stage of body training, the acquired root bone +60, and the acquired spiritual resource +30!]
As Gu Liuyun observed the blood-red pill in his hand, he cracked a faint smile and ingested it without hesitation. The elixir in his belly transformed into a warm current that rapidly coursed through his meridians and seamlessly merged into his physical form. Crackling sounds of bones and the surge of his Qi and blood filled his body as he experienced an immediate increase in strength. It allowed him to break through not one but two minor stages, propelling him directly into the late stage of body forging.
Satisfied, Gu Liuyun considered that his current physique was robust enough. He planned to request a higher-level body movement technique from the Tianluan Master when she returned to the Dao Palace. This way, he could freely employ his swordsmanship and spiritual techniques while soaring. After checking the time, he noticed that it was already morning. With a deep stretch and the sensation of invigorated Qi and blood within him, he felt extremely refreshed.
“Let’s go and claim our reward,” he thought.
Gu Liuyun improvised by using a piece of cloth to cover Qiu San’s face, and then he left the alchemy room, heading towards the City Lord’s Mansion. During the journey, Gu Liuyun, carrying a tightly bound individual, drew the attention of numerous players and indigenous people. However, since Qiu San currently possessed no magical cultivation, he appeared ordinary, drawing little to no attention. Simultaneously, inside the City Lord’s Mansion, Wu Hongfei stood nervously before Yan Linglong, with cold sweat continuously dripping from his forehead to the ground.
Standing beside him, Elder Tong gazed at Wu Hongfei angrily and said, “Wu Hongfei, it’s already the third day, and you’ve made no progress?”
Wu Hongfei dropped to his knees with a thud, panic-stricken, and said, “I beg your forgiveness, Holy… It’s my incompetence.”
Yan Linglong rubbed her temples, feeling a slight headache. She took a deep breath and inquired, “How many days are left until the Ancient Flame Realm emerges?”
Wu Hongfei counted with his fingers, then lowered his head, muttering in a low voice, “There are still two more days.”
“What did you say?” Yan Linglong suddenly raised her head, her gaze locked onto Wu Hongfei.
Wu Hongfei was shocked and quickly responded, “There are still two days left… that’s…”
He couldn’t continue, as the Holy Saintess was already glaring at him with murderous intent.
“Previously, you told me there was still some time, and that some time equates to five days?” Yan Linglong questioned.
Wu Hongfei was in complete panic, kowtowing repeatedly and begging for mercy, “Please forgive me, Holy Saintess, please forgive me!”
Yan Linglong slowly rose from her seat, contemplating whether to kill this man. She realized that because of him, she might have missed her opportunity, as that individual was about to exit the test soon. As Yan Linglong was about to unleash her flames and turn Wu Hongfei into ashes, a sudden notification came outside the door.
“My lord! Someone caught Qiu San!”