Dragon Roar Body

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Qi Yuan took a hot spring bath in the wild before returning to the Six Kingdoms base camp at night. He planned to meet Master Hong Fu, Dong Xuan'er, and the others before heading back to Huangfeng Valley to chat with Chen Qiaoqian and Han Yunzhi.

He also intended to visit Mrs. Lan in Yuanwu Kingdom.

Since he was preparing to go to Chaos Star Sea, he needed a temporary excuse. Even though he had the Great Teleportation Order and could return at any time, the time intervals would be long. So, he decided to use the pretext of traveling to deceive people for now.

Nangong Wan had already explained the truth about Chaos Star Sea to him and asked him to look after the girls again. She also left behind a few thousand-year-old elixirs to help improve their cultivation. Then she drained him dry, leaving not a drop behind.

Xin Ruyin, Xiaomei, and Yan Ruyan needed treatment for their Dragon Yin Body. Over the past few years, Qi Yuan had asked Nangong Wan to use elixirs to suppress Xin Ruyin's condition, on the condition that she wouldn't cultivate for a while.

The elixir formation process had to be done in one go without interruptions, so Qi Yuan had no time to help Xin Ruyin cure her hidden illness before.

"What? You want to travel?"

Hong Fu looked at her long-absent disciple in surprise.

Dong Xuan'er, standing beside her, gazed at her junior brother with affectionate eyes. After years of separation, hearing that he was leaving again made her anxious.

Qi Yuan spoke seriously. "I've reached the late stage of foundation building. It's time to prepare the elixir for forming my core, so I plan to travel across the kingdoms in search of an opportunity."

You lying junior brother, telling lies with a straight face.

Dong Xuan'er secretly complained.

Yes, her troublemaker junior brother was about to form a core.

But could someone with five-element spiritual roots succeed? If something went wrong, what would she do?

Considering the recent war in Yue State, perhaps it was safer to let him travel. That way, she could cultivate in peace.

Hong Fu handed over a dozen spiritual herbs, a small amount of Heavenly Fire Liquid, Snow Spirit Water, and some pills to aid in core formation. "These are the spiritual items I used back then. I originally saved them for Xuan'er, but since you need them now, take them. Just don't die on me, my dear disciple."

Was that a blessing or a curse?

Qi Yuan respectfully accepted the spiritual items and stored them in his bag. After chatting for a while to strengthen their bond, he got up to leave.

"Junior brother..."

Dong Xuan'er followed him outside, looking at him tenderly but hesitantly.

Qi Yuan pulled her into an embrace, flashed into her tent, and whispered, "Senior sister, you seem unfamiliar with me. Let's kiss first to refresh your memory."

Dong Xuan'er's fair face turned red as he kissed her cheek. Her eyes flickered with shyness as she muttered, "You bully me the moment you come back. I don't want you as my junior brother anymore."

"Senior sister, it's enough that you want me. Nothing else matters." Qi Yuan smiled, holding her slender waist.

"Shameless, shameless."

Dong Xuan'er looked up at him with a mix of embarrassment and anger.

To Qi Yuan, that expression was practically an invitation. Without hesitation, he silenced her protests with a deep kiss.

A moment passed.

Feeling a rush of warmth, Dong Xuan'er recalled the words in the previous letter and asked softly, "Junior brother, have you succeeded in forming your core?"

Qi Yuan smiled, set up a barrier, and revealed a hint of his newly acquired Golden Core stage aura.

Dong Xuan'er's eyes widened in shock. Her junior brother had formed a core—an incredible feat. Suddenly, she recalled his earlier words to Master Hong Fu and asked suspiciously, "Why didn't you tell the truth to Master?"

"The time isn't right yet. Senior sister, stay by Master Hong Fu's side. Once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, we'll never be separated again." Qi Yuan's voice was gentle as he stroked her cheek.

Nascent Soul stage… That was so far away.

Dong Xuan'er hesitated, shaking her head slightly, the ornaments in her hair jingling softly.

"Senior sister, I've already formed my core. Believe me, it won't take long." Qi Yuan reassured her.

Dong Xuan'er looked at him with misty eyes. She reached up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed a lingering kiss to his lips. Her breath was warm as she murmured, "Junior brother, you've been neglecting your cultivation. Senior sister is worried. To prevent you from being scolded by Master, I've decided to personally guide your cultivation all night."

Another one… But he wasn't complaining.

Qi Yuan grinned. "Come on, Senior Sister!"

The next day, Qi Yuan turned into a streak of rainbow light and left the base camp, heading straight for Huangfeng Valley.

Xin Ruyin hadn't cultivated for years—she probably needed time to adjust.

At the same time, Nangong Wan persuaded the great elder of Yanyue Sect to send people to the Righteous Alliance. She also continued gathering intelligence, secretly building momentum to suggest signs of defection.

She refused to believe the Righteous Alliance didn't have spies within Yue Kingdom.

### Huangfeng Valley Market

Xin Ruyin sat in the courtyard, her usually bright face clouded with sadness. Even the formation tools in her hands failed to capture her attention.

Xiaomei approached with a pot of spiritual tea and snacks. Seeing her mistress distracted, she spoke softly, "Miss, please eat something. If you keep worrying, it will harm your health. If your hidden illness flares up again, Senior Nangong will struggle to control it."

Yan Ruyan leaned against a plum tree, her delicate face unreadable. She only wore her mask outside, and now, her exposed features carried a complex expression.

Core Formation…

Should she pray for his success?

Recalling past memories of being bullied, her face flushed again.

Forget it. If he fails, I'll just die with him.

Her soul was already bound to him—there was no escaping her fate.

"Xiaomei, if I don't live to see him return, bury some of his belongings with me. It will bring me a little comfort." Xin Ruyin gazed at the sky, her voice quiet.

Her hidden condition worsened with each flare-up. The sense of inevitable fate had already settled in her heart. She couldn't hold on much longer.

"Miss…"

Xiaomei's eyes welled up with tears.

"Ruyin, Yan'er, Xiaomei."

That voice—

Several women looked around in shock.

In an instant, Qi Yuan descended into the courtyard. Seeing Xin Ruyin's pale face, he grew anxious and rushed to check her condition.

Although Nangong Wan had told him the details of her illness, seeing it firsthand made him realize how serious it was. She needed to absorb Yang Energy immediately.

Without hesitation, he picked up Xin Ruyin's frail body and carried her into her room.

"Sister Bai Yan… was that really Senior?" Xiaomei whispered in disbelief.

Yan Ruyan's sharp eyes softened. She had caught a glimpse of his aura—it had surpassed the Foundation Building stage.

He really succeeded.

With five-element spiritual roots, no less.

Did that make her a joke in comparison?

"It's him. And he has formed his core."

Yan Ruyan vanished into her room, picking up her long-abandoned cultivation practice.

Xiaomei wiped her tears and took a bite of the cake. Now that Senior was back, the young lady's life was safe.

A few days later, Qi Yuan handed Yan Ruyan a jade slip detailing the repair of an ancient teleportation array, along with its location.

"Buy the necessary materials and begin repairs. We can't delay the trip to Chaos Star Sea."

He had investigated the spirit stone mine and found it so damaged that the six sects had abandoned it. That made it a safer location.

To prevent accidents, he gave them Thunder Talismans and protective charms.

Then, taking some time, he wrote a letter to Duobao to explain a few things.

(End of Chapter)