Chapter 150: Cultivation Materials

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Hearing Jin Ni's words, Lan An paused, her explanation clarifying everything.

Lan Yu himself was unaware of the other personality within his soul a far stronger entity capable of seizing control of his body at any moment without his knowledge.

"Sooner or later, Lan Yu's two personalities will merge. When that happens, Young Master will face a formidable enemy!" Jin Ni said gravely.

Lan An nodded, but smiled confidently, "He's not to be underestimated, true. Yet, as I've said, those I defeat can never surpass me. No matter who he was in his past life, in this one, we share the same starting point."

"No matter how mighty he was before, he must cultivate from scratch now!"

"He has the memories and experience of a Great Power, but I have the system… and, most importantly, I have them."

Mentioning the harem, Lan An recalled Yan Hong Lian's Great Sun Divine Physique.

"Putting Lan Yu aside for now, what materials are needed for the Fire Fusion Pill?" Lan An asked Jin Ni.

"Besides the Blazing Grass you obtained, the Fire Fusion Pill requires four other materials: Spirit Fusion Grass, Crimson Fire Essence, Fire Ginseng, and a Fifth-Order Fire Beast Core," Jin Ni explained clearly.

"Oh? What grade is this Fire Fusion Pill? It sounds precious," he pressed.

"A Mid Heaven-Grade elixir, requiring at least a Sixth-Order Alchemist to refine!" Jin Ni nodded.

Lan An murmured, "Looks like I need an alchemist, but first, I'll gather the materials."

"Oh, almost forgot what exactly is a True-Grade art?" He recalled Lan Yu's terrifying technique, asking eagerly.

"Normally, you'd learn the ranks above Spirit-Grade only after the system upgrades, but since Lan Yu revealed it, I can answer. True-Grade is above Spirit-Grade, divided into Low, Mid, High, and Supreme," Jin Ni elaborated.

"Oh? And above True-Grade?" Lan An grinned.

"You lack the authority, Young Master!" Jin Ni pouted playfully.

"The Nine Suns Divine Art of Hong Lian surpasses True-Grade, right?" He tried probing.

"Correct, but I can't specify. Hurry and upgrade the system!" Jin Ni cheered, waving her tiny fist.

Lan An shook his head helplessly, waving a hand, "Open the Lucky Charm Shop. Let's get some gifts for the four of them!"

He pictured Bing Ling Er, Nangong Wenyun, Su Mei, and Hua Yu Fei. Though saving resources, wooing women required spending.

Ding, Lucky Charm Shop opened. Prestige Points: nearly 1.5 billion…

The last shop upgrade cost half his points, but the trials had boosted his tally significantly.

Five items appeared as usual.

Lan An frowned, refreshing. Luck wasn't always on his side.

After dozens of refreshes, something caught his eye.

Golden Light Phantom Steps – Mid Spirit-Grade Movement Art – 50,000 Prestige Points

Six Deadly Needles Scripture, Vol. 1 – High Spirit-Grade Art – 70,000 Prestige Points

"Buy them!" Lan An snapped them up. A Metal movement art and needle technique suited Nangong Wenyun perfectly.

He refreshed again, enduring more tries.

Charming Zither – High Spirit-Grade Artifact – 68,000 Prestige Points

Bought instantly ideal for Su Mei.

He refreshed once more, luck favoring him this time.

Eight Formation Diagram – Supreme Heaven-Grade Formation – 20,000 Prestige Points

"Hua Yu Fei, let's see you escape my grasp," Lan An chuckled, confirming the purchase.

Besides the Eight Formation Diagram, he had illusion formations from the Black Tower Ring, perfect for her.

After more searches, he sought a charm art for Su Mei but found none. Instead, he bought a gift for Bing Ling Er.

Ice Heaven Axe – High Heaven-Grade Artifact – 10,000 Prestige Points

Additionally, Lan An purchased four Supreme Earth-Grade robes for the women:

Nangong Wenyun – Golden Mysterious Robe

Bing Ling Er – Snow Jade Robe

Hua Yu Fei – Phoenix Blossom Robe

Su Mei – Charming Love Robe

The welcome gifts for the new harem members were decent, though some desired items didn't appear, leaving slight regret. But time was long, no need to rush.

Hua Yu Fei hadn't fully joined yet… he was merely preparing.

Luck faltered as Fire Fusion Pill materials didn't show.

Glancing one last time to close the shop, an item stopped his breath, eyes locked on the final listing.

Golden Crow Divine Beast Bloodline – 12 Billion Prestige Points

Lan An gasped, feeling like crying without tears.

Damn it, was this mocking him? After grueling efforts for 1.5 billion points, a divine bloodline cost 12 billion?

He slammed the shop shut. Coveting unattainable treasures was pointless.

Passing the adjacent rooms of Ji Bing and Ji Ya, their rising auras indicated a critical cultivation phase.

"How will Bing Er's personality change once her memories return?" Lan An murmured softly.

Done with everything, he descended the Palace Tree.

The harem, bathed and refreshed, chatted by the spring.

Seeing him, Bing Ling Er rushed over, bouncing excitedly, "Husband, Ling Er loves the Palace Tree!"

Lan An smiled, patting her head. Her innocence, shaped by Lan Xi's care, was pure as a blank sheet.

"Pick any palace you like; it's yours!" he said warmly.

"I'll stay near Young Miss!" Bing Ling Er beamed, referring to Bing Lan Xi.

"No problem. That'll be your Ice Spirit Palace!" Lan An's thought summoned a teleportation token for her.

Bing Ling Er squealed, clutching the token and soaring to explore her new home.

The harem smiled at the heartwarming scene, fond of the naive hammer-wielding girl.

"Have you two chosen your spots?" Lan An asked Nangong Wenyun and Su Mei gently.

"I'll stay near Ruo Xue!" Su Mei, unabashed, hugged his arm, grinning.

Feeling her soft curves, Lan An nodded comfortably, "Mei Ni Palace, here's your token!"

Su Mei smiled, winking at her second sister.

Hua Yu Fei blushed, turning away.

Yen Ruo Xue giggled, knowing her second sister wouldn't escape her husband long.

"Wenyun, where do you like?" Seeing Nangong Wenyun's hesitation, Lan An asked again.

"Anywhere's fine, as you decide," she mumbled, biting her lip.

"Then stay near Aunt Shi Qin. Your temperaments match!" Lan An nodded, handing her a token, "Wenyun Palace, the harem's your home now!"

"Home?" Nangong Wenyun whispered, dazed.

Lan An let her process, turning to sit by Hua Yu Fei.

"What's up?" Hua Yu Fei glared, regretting entering this tiger's den.

Seeing he wanted privacy with her, the harem giggled knowingly, drifting off to chat.

Alone with Lan An, Hua Yu Fei's heart raced, unprecedentedly nervous.

"Yu Fei…" he called softly.

"Ugh, that's creepy, stop it!" she shuddered, lips trembling.

"Mei Ni and Xue Er married me. What's your plan?" Lan An asked suddenly.

"They married you, not me. Why ask?" she snapped.

"They grew up together. Can they bear separation? I fear Mei Ni and Xue Er would be heartbroken," he sighed sympathetically.

Hua Yu Fei rubbed her jade hands, retorting fiercely, "We'll stay sisters. I'll visit often, and if you mistreat them, I won't let you off!"

"They're my treasures. I'd harm myself before them," Lan An vowed sincerely.

"Hmph, hope you keep your word!" Hua Yu Fei huffed.

Seeing her resolve, Lan An cut to the chase, "I want to treat you well, care for you forever."

Hua Yu Fei's heart trembled, huffing, "Gross. You just want my beauty. We haven't known each other long where's the love?"

Lan An, surprised by her insight, nodded frankly, "You're beautiful, proud I'm captivated! As for love, we can nurture it slowly…"

"How?" Hua Yu Fei asked, pondering.

"Join the harem, let me pursue you!" Lan An met her gaze.

Hua Yu Fei bit her lip. Men had confessed before, but she'd always rejected them outright. This was the first to make her waver. She felt a spark for him not deep, but enough to hesitate.

Lan An seized the moment, grasping her soft hands.

She flinched, trying to pull free, but he held firm. Looking up, she snapped, "Already taking liberties?"

Lan An shook his head, whispering, "Ruo Xue told me you're gifted in formations, self-taught. I admire that!"

Praised for her passion, Hua Yu Fei lifted her head proudly her greatest strength.

"But formations are rare. The Peach Blossom Formation alone can't match your talent. It's a pity," Lan An continued, producing the Evil Emperor's Formation Tome.

"This is a valuable formation study. It'd be wasted with me. A fine blade suits a hero; a rare formation suits a beauty!"

He placed the tome in her hands, reluctantly releasing her.

"Trying to bribe me?" Hua Yu Fei felt touched but feigned defiance.

"You know that's not my intent," Lan An shook his head. This woman needed taming.

Hua Yu Fei fell silent, immersed in formations. Her sect's limited resources offered only the Peach Blossom Formation. Lan An's understanding felt like meeting a soulmate.

"I'm giving this freely, no ulterior motives," Lan An said earnestly, "I hope you'll join the harem, at least for Mei Ni and Xue Er. You don't have to accept my pursuit."

He played the soft approach.

Hua Yu Fei trembled, finally meeting his eyes, her breath like orchids, "Fine, I'll join the harem. Whether you win me over depends on your skill!"

"Really? You'll let me pursue you?" Lan An beamed. Courting all three sisters was a dream for countless men. Success would be legendary.

Seeing his joy, Hua Yu Fei's lips curved slightly. She extended her hand, "I want a palace near my sisters!"

"Right away, Phoenix Blossom Palace!" Lan An grinned, placing a token in her hand.

Hua Yu Fei rolled her eyes, flying off.

Su Mei and Yen Ruo Xue chased after her.

Lan An smiled, satisfied, joining the harem.

"Hong Lian, know of Spirit Fusion Grass, Crimson Fire Essence, or Fire Ginseng?" he asked, holding Yan Hong Lian's hand.

"Hmph, those are rare fire herbs. Why ask?" she huffed, jealous of his new woman.

Lan An pulled her into his arms, inhaling her sweet scent.

"I found a physique perfect for you, needing a Fire Fusion Pill to form it," he said tenderly.

"Oh, husband!" Yan Hong Lian melted. No matter how many women he had, he cherished her.

Casting aside jealousy, she boldly wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him passionately.

Their tongues entwined.

Liu Shi Qin, shy, fled to her Shi Qin Palace at the intimate sight.

Nangong Wenyun, blushing, followed her.

Only familiar wives Zi Yin, Zhu Luan, Qing Er, Su Mai stayed, accustomed to such affection.

Lan An, long restrained, swept up his wives, diving into the Blissful Hot Spring.

A dragon-and-phoenixes battle loomed…