June 5, 2023 Author: True Person Tashue
Chapter 82: Carefree Little Immortal
Zhu Qiuniang did not resist, there was actually nothing to resist. Gao Xian just held her and kissed her for a while.
There was nothing too excessive, but it was unusually intimate.
Both of them felt very comfortable, and Zhu Qiuniang gradually relaxed.
Gao Xian really liked this feeling. Zhu Qiuniang had a tough exterior but a soft mouth, even a bit sweet.
Through intimate interaction, both of them naturally adjusted their relationship, no longer as awkward as before.
Gao Xian held Zhu Qiuniang and softly said, "Qiuniang, you are truly beautiful."
Zhu Qiuniang's expression was somewhat complex. She knew she was actually quite good-looking, just too tall, not to men's taste.
Since she ate the Green Gold Fruit, it was the first time someone praised her so sincerely.
She didn't know what to say, so she could only reach out and hug Gao Xian tightly. This man with a somewhat slender figure was warm and comforting to hold.
"You risked your life to save me, no one has ever been so kind to me. Since then, my life belongs to you."
Zhu Qiuniang originally didn't want to say these words, but somehow, naturally, she blurted out her feelings.
She couldn't help but ask, "Why are you so good to me?"
Gao Xian thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I just want your body."
"Haha..." Zhu Qiuniang rarely laughed, but she couldn't help but laugh this time.
This answer was not serious at all, not touching in the slightest, but Zhu Qiuniang particularly liked this answer and was deeply moved.
She was not a little girl, she had seen all sorts of ugly sides of men. She didn't believe in pure feelings, she believed in interests.
Gao Xian was a complex person, sometimes foolish and naive, sometimes cunning and sly, sometimes kind-hearted, sometimes ruthless and decisive.
Her feelings towards Gao Xian were also very complex. Originally just playmates, then became companions, and later became allies.
At this point, the relationship between the two was already difficult to define clearly. She only knew she had a man she could entrust her life to, a man worth sacrificing everything for.
Moved by her emotions, Zhu Qiuniang took the initiative to kiss Gao Xian.
This kind of initiative was also rare. Although Zhu Qiuniang's actions were a bit clumsy, Gao Xian was pleasantly surprised.
The Ice-cold Lady suddenly being so sweet, he was a bit unaccustomed.
After being together with Gao Xian for almost a year, through Gao Xian's special massage and taking the Tian Gui Pill, her body's abnormal state had greatly improved.
However, this improvement was relative. Compared to ordinary women, her body was still too tough.
"That's not important."
Gao Xian didn't want to dwell on this topic. He could tell that Qiuniang was still very concerned about this.
She hated Zhu Hong'an so much, it was likely because of this matter.
"Qiuniang, I want to discuss something with you."
"Hmm? Go ahead."
Gao Xian said, "Don't sell the Wood Elemental Crystal Core of the Ironscale Demon Tiger, keep it for yourself."
"Ah?" Zhu Qiuniang shook her head. "It's a Wood Elemental Crystal Core worth three thousand spirit stones, it's too wasteful to keep it for myself. Besides, I may not necessarily comprehend any divine abilities from it."
She knew Gao Xian was doing this for her own good, but it was too extravagant and wasteful for her to accept.
"Don't worry, listen to me."
Gao Xian didn't come up with this idea out of the blue. He always felt that this Demon Tiger's Crystal Core was suitable for Qiuniang, but its value of three thousand spirit stones was indeed hard to part with.
After tonight's battle, they had gained a lot. They no longer had an urgent need for spirit stones.
Both of them were cultivators, and it was difficult for them to effectively convert more spirit stones into combat power.
The Feima Sect was also small, making it difficult to find suitable good items.
Instead of that, it was better to enhance Qiuniang's strength first. The Mixed Yuan Golden Body Technique she cultivated was actually a Wood Elemental secret technique.
That's why Qiuniang's Green Wood Thunder Light Spear was so powerful. It was just that she needed to be in sync with the Wood Elemental Crystal Core.
Gao Xian said, "I'm giving you the Crystal Core to help you enhance your strength. The Red Snake Gang is causing chaos outside, and the Feima Sect is very dangerous.
"If you become stronger, I'll be safer. Yes, you are my meat shield!"
Gao Xian positioned himself as a Law Pierce, needing Qiuniang to attract the enemy's attention and withstand damage!
He knew Qiuniang didn't understand this term, so he explained, "You need to stand in front of me and take on the enemy's attacks."
"Now we don't need spirit stones, we need to enhance our strength as soon as possible. Make a set of inner armor from the Ironscale Demon Tiger's skin to increase your defense. You can also take the Mysterious Gold Sword. This sword is too heavy for me to use, so it's perfect for you!"
This time, Zhu Qiuniang understood. She also felt that Gao Xian's words made sense.
After thinking for a moment, she said, "Alright, I owe you four thousand spirit stones."
"Okay, okay, I'll keep track of it. If you don't have spirit stones by then, you can pay me back with your flesh..."
Gao Xian and Qiuniang talked a lot, mainly about facing the threat of the Red Snake Gang. They both needed to be more cautious and plan ahead.
It wasn't until dawn that Gao Xian returned to his own bedroom.
Both he and Qiuniang were not used to sleeping with others, especially during broad daylight, it wouldn't look good if others saw them.
He slept until noon, then got up and gnawed on the Ironscale Demon Tiger's big bone with Qiuniang and Daniu, drank the bone soup, feeling extremely satisfied.
In the afternoon, Zhu Qiuniang went to Changsheng Hall to handle business, while Gao Xian stayed at home to cultivate.
Qingping and the Black Snake behind her were taken care of, and the Red Snake Gang had no idea of his existence. He was feeling very at ease now.
With these people gone, the demonic beasts also stopped coming.
In the following period, the disciples of the Cloud Sect came to repair the protective array, and no more demonic beasts invaded the Feima Sect.
The anxious cultivators gradually stabilized their emotions.
As for the missing Qingping and Black Snake, no one mentioned them, as if they had never existed.
Gao Xian finally felt at ease. Every day, he would cultivate, refine pills, read books when he had time, and banter with Qiuniang.
By taking the Qi and Blood Ointment every day, his Qi and blood became exceptionally strong, requiring him to practice the Iron Dragon Hand at least ten times a day to dissipate the powerful Qi and blood energy.
With the nourishment from the Ironscale Demon Tiger's meat, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.
Almost every day, Zhu Qiuniang would come to accompany Gao Xian in practicing martial arts and swordsmanship, guiding him in his cultivation.
Having such a knowledgeable teacher helped Gao Xian avoid many detours.
The Red Snake Gang remained quiet, and the Feima Sect returned to its normal order.
As spring blossomed, the trees turned green, insects chirped, and it was already May.
In the early summer afternoon, Gao Xian lay on the long couch in the living room, reading a scroll of "Travels in Mingzhou" slowly. On the side table were chilled sour plum juice, washed grapes, and two plates of dried fruits.
The sun outside was scorching, but fortunately, the living room was shaded, and a breeze passed through the gauze curtains, dispelling the summer heat.
Gao Xian took a sip of the sour plum juice, the sweet and sour icy sensation dispelling the last bit of heat from his body.
Sighing contentedly, Gao Xian thought that such leisurely days were the true life of a cultivator.
He couldn't help but think of Mr. Zhou's words: "At this moment, with this weather, a carefree little immortal."
The scene here was almost exactly like that.
In classical terms: "Almost there."
Without Zhu the shopkeeper's exploitation, without Qingping's harassment, without the Red Snake Gang's troublemaking, his days in the Feima Sect were truly comfortable.
Refining pills when he had nothing to do, naturally brought in a large sum of spirit stones.
By completing his daily exercises, his cultivation naturally increased.
Reading books in his spare time, occasionally bantering with Qiuniang and Zhou Yuling, his days were fulfilling and carefree.
As summer approached and the weather grew hotter, facing the heat from the pill furnace was unbearable, so he paused his alchemy.
But he had made preparations in advance, almost alchemizing every day in February, March, and April, resulting in a large stockpile. Taking a break for a few months was no problem.
Gao Xian now had a total of 3,377 spirit stones, and he had no financial pressure at all.
Having so many spirit stones was mainly due to the Ironscale Demon Tiger and the group of Black Snakes being so helpful.
Because Zhu Qiuniang took the Demon Tiger's Crystal Core, she transferred all other profits to him.
As a result, Zhu Qiuniang still owed him three thousand spirit stones!
He exchanged three thousand of those spirit stones for medium-grade spirit stones, storing them in a storage bag placed close to his body within the lining of the Green Wood Armor.
In his spare time, he would even take out the medium-grade spirit stones one by one and count them.
Counting spirit stones brought an inexplicable sense of satisfaction. After counting so many medium-grade spirit stones, he had no interest in playing with low-grade spirit stones.
Having spirit stones gave him the confidence to relax, allowing him to enjoy life leisurely.
Even in cultivating immortality, money was of utmost importance.
With money, one could obtain better resources. As long as one's talent wasn't too poor, they could progress quickly and steadily.
Cultivation was essentially about restructuring resources. External resources determined the scale of restructuring, while personal talent determined the efficiency of restructuring.
Gao Xian suddenly felt something in his heart. He instinctively operated the Five Elements Technique, absorbing spiritual energy into his dantian, acupoints, and bone orifices, converting it into Five Elements power.
The Five Elements power gathered and circulated within his body, reaching the Huiyin acupoint before he could even exert force, and the Huiyin acupoint naturally opened.
The Five Elements power converged and circulated within his body, and when it reached the Huiyin acupoint, it naturally condensed into an orifice, forming the third spiritual orifice.
From then on, the Huiyin acupoint became the center of the third spiritual orifice in his body, also known as the lower dantian.
The dantian, acupoints along the spine, and the Huiyin acupoint formed three spiritual orifices that breathed spiritual energy and circulated power, connecting with each other to form a stable power circulation structure.
This meant that he had officially reached the fourth level of Qi cultivation, becoming a mid-level Qi cultivator.
Gao Xian felt a faint joy in his heart. Reaching this stage was completely natural and effortless, without any hint of force...
End of Chapter.