061: Tan Shenyu's Rebirth

Tan Shenyu's entire body was cleansed by the flames under the effects of the Phoenix Nirvana; he was screaming in agony in the first half of the experience and going into meditation in the second half. He entered rebirth after his flesh turned to ashes at the first stage, and his bones were refined with phoenix fire, making them more robust and stringy than before. Next, under the glow of the red flames, his flesh regenerates at a very fast speed and once again assumes a human form. However, on Tan Shenyu's forehead, there is a faint flame imprint, which matches his hair, which turned red after being reborn with the Phoenix Nirvana Body.

Tan Shenyu needed half a day to finish his rebirth. When he opened his eyes the following moment, the words had permanently changed. His eyes had become keen, and I could see innumerable flame elements hovering around his master as if they were paying homage to their king. His cultivation had advanced significantly from the mid-foundation stage to the peak-foundation stage, just a few steps shy of the innateness stage.

Tan Shenyu immediately kneels before Taiyang salutes like a disciple. "Master, this disciple is late in greeting you properly. Please forgive my laziness."

"It's okay. Though you took half a day, your qualifications had somewhat reached an acceptable level," Taiyang said.

Suddenly, two ancient books appeared in his hand, and he threw them at Tan Shenyu. He also threw a red sword at him, which seemed to have a sword spirit.

Taiyang said, "That little thing is naughty, but as long as you tame it, it will help you get stronger. As for the two books, one is a sky-grade breathing technique and a sky-grade combat technique. Teach it to your group, but they are forbidden to share it with others. Make them swear an oath. What I give away is only for my people and the people whom I will leave to protect Xue'er. Keep that in mind, or I will take it back myself."

"Yes, Master. This disciple will keep your words in mind," Tan Shenyu said.

Taiyang said, "Continue your business." He disappeared on the spot. In just a split second, he moved a thousand meters away from his original spot.

When his master finally vanished, Tan Shenyu felt all of his strength leave him, and he became helpless against the pressure Taiyang's aura emitted. Before, he could not see through Taiyang at all, but now that he could see the tip of Taiyang's strength, Tan Shenyu could not even raise his head to look at his master. That is how different the two of them are.

Phew~

"It's so hard to breathe around Master. It's okay before since I can't see through his strength. But after he stops masking his cultivation, everything changes. He isn't even using his original appearance," Tan Shenyu said.

Then he glanced at the two books and the sentient sword he was holding, but he decided to ignore the sword for the moment and concentrate on the books instead. He was shocked to see what was inside them; it was far more powerful than anything he had ever encountered in the military or the cultivation world.

Tan Shenyu mumbled in surprise. "This is a treasure. No wonder Master said not to share it outside the sect. But with these, the strength of my family should get stronger."

Tan Shenyu had no idea how much his appearance had changed; an elderly man in his mid-fifties had regressed to the level of a twentysomething, and his physical body had been reborn, purifying his meridians and body of filth and greatly enhancing his life force to the purest state.

Knock. Knock.

"Chief! Everyone had been summoned as you wished," a voice from the outside said. It seems they were informed about Tan Shenyu's rebirth.

If not for their upbringing and knowledge of Tan Shenyu's youthful appearance, his sect members and relatives would have been astonished to see a twenty-year-old version of him.

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Back to the Moonlight Lake Mansion...

Yue Xuexia finally woke up from her nap, and her mood reverted to normal. She was hungry, though, after missing out on lunch. She reached out and grabbed her phone to check the time.

"Hm, 8 p.m.? I sleep that long. No wonder I'm hungry." She scratched her head and tried to recall her dream. "I seem to have dreamt of something important, but I forgot about it when I woke up. Yawns~ whatever, let's get something to eat."

Following her shower, she descended to the kitchen to locate lunch. Upon arriving at the living room, she discovered her sister and parents watching TV alongside Taiyang, Tan Bingyu, and Yue, the black cub. The antiques she had brought home had all been stored.

Yue Ruxia was the first one to notice her older sister. "Dajie, you're awake! Ma, make some grilled salmon and buttered clams."

"Mistress, I will help you reheat your food," Tan Bingyu said.

Yue Xuexia said, "Thank you, Sister Bingyu."

Mama Yue slapped Yue Xuexia's butt and scolded her. "Xue'er, I saw what you bought. How can you buy all those useless things!? Didn't I tell you to stop easing money!?"

"Ouch! Ma, listen! I didn't buy all of those. Most of those antiques are gifts from a friend. The only things I bought are these!" Yue Xuexia brought out the jade bracelet amulets she got from the auction.

Yue Xuexia handed the four bracelet amulets she purchased to her parents and two sisters. After deducting the first batch, which consisted of three bracelets, Taiyang was only able to purchase the last batch, which consisted of a pair.

Yue Xuexia said, "This is an amulet bracelet. Wear it at all times."

The bracelets were composed of five different colored jades: pink, green, white, purple, and brown. Yue Jixia selected the white jade, Mama Yue selected the green jade, Papa Yue selected the brown jade, and Grandma Hialun will be given the purple jade.

Taiyang said, "We had those blessed in a temple. So they are effective. Please wear it at all times."

"It's pretty. Are these made from real jadeite?" Yue Jixia asked with a satisfied smile on her face.

Yue Xuexia smiled back and said, "Yes, wear it as you wish. It can protect you."

"Okay, I will wear it all the time. But what if I break it?" Yue Jixia asked worriedly.

Yue Xuexia replied, "Don't worry. I can buy some more again if you break it. There are also a lot of antiques gifted to me. You can choose anything you want to decorate your rooms. Anyway, it would only be hidden in the storage room if not used."

"Hm. If so, we better use some as decorations in the house. Your mother and I will check some tomorrow," Papa Yue said.

Tan Bingyu appeared and said, "Mistress, the meal had been heated up. Please have your dinner first."

"Hm. Do you want to eat dinner again?" Yue Xuexia asked her family, but it seemed that they just finished eating, and only Taiyang joined her for dinner.

"I will eat dinner with you," Taiyang said.

Though Taiyang hid the fact of his death, the part about Chen Yiling was still told. Mama Yue and Papa Yue recalled who Chen Yiling was. It was that girl who used to be their daughter's best friend in high school. Their daughter's breakup had something to do with them. Taiyang joined Tan Bingyu and Yue Xuexia in the kitchen. The Yue family had just finished their dinner and had been waiting for Yue Xuexia to wake up.

Yue Jixia noticed their parents' worries and said, "Ma, Pa, don't worry. Dajie should know what to do next."

"You can go ahead and sleep. You're going somewhere again tomorrow, right?" Yue Ruxia said.

The Yue couple sighed. "Okay. We're going ahead. Good night." Their parents head to their room to rest while Ruxia and Jixia continue to watch TV in the living room.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen...

Yue Xuexia was served dinner by Tan Bingyu, who had been waiting for her mistress to wake up. Taiyang was given his second serving of dinner. Tan Bingyu gave information about the Chen family and Chen Yiling. Tan Bingyu presented Yue Xuexia with everything that could be found.

Even compared to the other ancient families, their connection to the cultivation world is too weak; they do not have a strong backer, and someone from a cultivation clan was trying to take over their wealth. Yue Xuexia silently read the information about her former friend, Chen Yiling. As expected, she came from quite a wealthy family. She also has connections to cultivation in this world, as her great-grandfather is also a cultivator at Peak Qi Refinement Stage.

The reason they attended the Crimson Cloud Auction House was to build connections with other cultivators and protect their family and company.

Yue Xuexia asked, "What kind of company does the Chen Clan have? What kind of value do they present to the cultivators they are trying to make connections with?"

"Yiling Tourism is a company for tourism appointment service. They are a mid-grade company and quite stable in this city. It's just that... Chen Yiling attracts many cultivators. I don't know why I thought this was the cause of their company's predicaments," Tan Bingyu explained.

Taiyang said, "There is something in her possession that those cultivators truly wanted. As long as they have that one thing, those guys won't stop."

"Is it a treasure?" Yue Xuexia asked.

Taiyang said, "It's just a trash item. Moreover, it's already broken and can only be used once. Only weaklings will covet it."

"Boss, anything you call trash or toys is definitely useful for people of our level. So what kind of treasure is it?" Tan Bingyu asked.

Taiyang answered nonchalantly. "Nothing much, just an old wishing pen. It can grant any kind of wish within the means of someone's sacrifice."

"Wishing artifact!? That's rare! No wonder people wanted it!" Tan Bingyu said.

Yue Xuexia mumbled, "Since it's a sacrificial item, then it's a karma-bearing item. It's more or less useless."

"Indeed, karma is harder to cut off in this realm," Taiyang said.

Yue Xuexia said, "Sister Bingyu, give them my number. I want to know what she wanted to say."

"Yes, Mistress. As you wish," Tan Bingyu said before going to the corner to make a call.

Taiyang and Yue Xuexia continue to eat their dinner.

"Is that alright? You are no longer friends, aren't you?" Taiyang asked.

Yue Xuexia said, "I feel like I owe her. Helping her once should suffice to end our karma in the past."

"Well, do as you wish," Taiyang said.

Suddenly, Yue Xuexia's phone rang. It's a phone call, and the caller is Chen Yiling. She invited her tonight for a drink at an expensive bar.

Ring. ring. Click!

Yue Xuexia was the one who answered the call, but Diss responded right away. She waited for the one on the other side to talk first.

[Xiaxia, is that you?]

"Um."

[Is it possible to talk to you in person? It won't take long. Just a short reunion. Are you available tonight?]

"Location."

[I will send an address to a bar. I will also invite Yiran.]

"Okay." Click!

The call was ended by Yue Xuexia on her side after she agreed to the sudden meetup with Chen Yiling tonight. Jixia and Ruxia, who heard that their elder sister was going out to a bar, asked to be brought with them. Yue Xuexia agreed. Since there are too many of them, they choose to drive her dad's Cullinan.