Chapter 73

Jiang Anping returned to his room, opened the barrier, took out the bronze basin, and placed the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds inside.

As a golden light flashed, five Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds appeared in the bronze basin.

"I didn't expect these seeds to be so precious, only five could be replicated. No wonder Xia Qing was so moved."

Previously, Xia Qing said that this thing could help one understand the laws of the universe, and Jiang Anping, at his current level, could not yet touch such things.

However, he could clearly feel that his understanding of cultivation techniques was improving.

Putting away the other Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds, he held the one he had just cut and began to meditate, enhancing his understanding of the cultivation techniques.

This feeling was very wondrous. In just one hour, Jiang Anping successfully drew a Lightning Flash Rune inside his body.

By activating this Lightning Flash Rune, he could instantly teleport one meter away.

Whether in battle or to avoid attacks, it had excellent effects.

Once he fully mastered the Lightning Flash, traveling a thousand miles a day would be no problem.

The enlightenment effect of the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds was excellent, and Jiang Anping's mood also improved greatly.

Resisting the urge to continue meditating, he took the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds and went to Xia Qing's room.

Just as he was about to knock, Xia Qing's gentle voice came from inside.

"Come in."

Jiang Anping pushed the door open.

Xia Qing had changed into a plain white outfit and was sitting on a cultivation platform, holding an ancient book.

Jiang Anping bowed, "Princess, I have brought the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds."

Xia Qing opened the barrier, stood up, and walked over, taking Jiang Anping's hand and sitting on the cultivation platform, smiling gently. "You don't need to be so formal with me. I consider you my little brother."

Jiang Anping quickly said, "I dare not presume such a relationship!"

"Don't be so formal," Xia Qing said, placing the enlightenment seeds aside and holding Jiang Anping's hand, speaking with dignity and gentleness. "If I weren't unmarried, I would have made you my adopted son."

"Princess..."

"Still so formal? If you keep being so formal, I'll get angry. Call me sister." Xia Qing pretended to be stern, looking very angry.

Jiang Anping was very troubled, finding it hard to say. For some reason, he always felt a distance between them.

At this moment, Xia Qing hugged Jiang Anping's head, pulling him into her embrace, and used a sound wave technique.

"Anping, sister knows it hasn't been easy for you. Your parents were killed, and you are wary of everyone around you. You're only fifteen, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. From now on, sister will help you with everything."

Smelling the fragrant scent, Jiang Anping felt a bit out of control, and his tense body suddenly relaxed.

An unprecedented warmth struck his heart, breaking down his defenses, and his hands unconsciously hugged her waist.

"Sis... Sister."

"Good little brother, that's better."

Xia Qing's lips curled up, and she smiled.

This young man was different from others. He seemed cold, but he valued emotions and righteousness, someone who would choose emotions over benefits.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have directly given her the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds but sold them to the guild.

For such a young man, one must use emotions to bind him.

This was the content of the first chapter of the Emperor's Heart Technique, using respect and affection to win the loyalty of subordinates.

Although this young man was not as talented as others, if he grew up, he would be a useful talent.

Moreover, he knew gratitude, making him more worth cultivating than other geniuses.

Jiang Anping felt suffocated.

"Sis, it's getting late. I need to go cultivate."

"Go ahead. Take this million spirit stones. There are also some cultivation insights for physical cultivators inside, which will be helpful to you."

Xia Qing gave Jiang Anping a green storage ring. "Don't be so formal with sister. Compared to the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seeds, this is nothing."

"Thank you, sister."

Jiang Anping did not refuse, taking the storage ring with gratitude.

"Don't be so formal," Xia Qing smiled warmly, making people feel warm, like a cool breeze in summer, refreshing and comfortable.

Jiang Anping got up and left.

After the door closed, Xia Qing's radiant smile disappeared, and she returned to her usual self, gentle but distant.

Xia Qing opened her red lips, put the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seed in her mouth, and sat cross-legged.

"With this enlightenment seed, I will be one step closer to breaking through to the Soul Transformation stage. The imperial throne will definitely be mine!"

Jiang Anping returned to his room, and the ease and smile on his face disappeared.

"Indeed, as Master said, the princess is very calculating."

"However, this is good for everyone. I am useful to her, and she is useful to me."

Jiang Anping knew that Xia Qing was being so gentle and close to win him over.

But it didn't matter. What he needed most now was to grow safely.

Moreover, by building a good relationship with her, he would have a better chance of obtaining the Great Xia secret techniques.

His main goal in participating in the genius battle was to obtain these secret techniques.

He opened the barrier and sat on the bed.

Taking out a Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seed, he put it in his mouth and closed his eyes.

The youth's youthful appearance gradually disappeared.

The path of cultivation was like walking on thin ice; a slight misstep could lead to a fall into the icy abyss, with no hope of redemption.

Only by becoming stronger would he have the means to face crises.

In the days that followed, Jiang Anping cultivated systematically.

Half of his time was spent digesting the Holy Body Blood, and the other half was spent understanding cultivation techniques.

Under the influence of the Fire Lotus Enlightenment Seed, in just twenty days, he drew ten Lightning Flash Runes inside his body.

Ten Lightning Flash Runes would form a stronger Lightning Flash Rune, which, when activated, could instantly move him a hundred meters away.

Once he drew a hundred Lightning Flash Runes, the Lightning Flash would reach a new level.

He also basically mastered the second level of the Wuji Fist.

The second level of the Wuji Fist differed from the first level in that it could block a force four times stronger than his own, greatly enhancing his defensive capabilities.

"Woodhead! Woodhead!"

That day, Meng Jing ran over happily.

"I successfully condensed five Lightning Flash Marks. According to what my mother said before, I am a super genius!"

Meng Jing put her hands on her hips, her developing chest sticking out, very proud.

"Um, that's impressive."

Jiang Anping nodded. This girl had a lightning attribute talent and cultivated very quickly.

"Hmph, I knew you'd have that reaction. Hurry up and come out. We've arrived at the City of the Nether King, and it's magnificent!"

Meng Jing pulled Jiang Anping out of the room.

On the deck, looking at the scene before him, Jiang Anping's face was full of shock.

Countless flying boats floated in the air, dazzling and overwhelming.

The flying boat they were on was only of medium size.

There was a flying boat spanning ten thousand meters, blocking the sky and the sun, like a prehistoric beast!

Floating buildings emitted dazzling divine light, each one larger than the governor's mansion he had seen before.

Countless cultivators flew in the sky, and various rare and exotic beasts could be seen. In comparison, his little white seemed very ordinary.

There was even a dragon, as long as ten thousand meters, something that could only be seen in paintings!

No, this beast didn't have claws, so it wasn't a dragon but a python.

The python was perched on a mountain peak, seemingly asleep.

With each breath, it exhaled spiritual energy, forming mist that floated between heaven and earth.

Above the mountain peak, there was an even more magnificent building complex, radiating brilliant light.

"It's truly magnificent."

Jiang Anping couldn't help but exclaim. If the City of the Nether King was so splendid, how magnificent must the Great Xia Empire be?

"Country bumpkin, is this magnificent? It's far from the Piaomiao Sect."

An inappropriate voice suddenly sounded.

Jiang Anping's good mood instantly vanished.