Chapter 202 - Arc 13: Wild Beast Plains | C.202: Recovery

Chapter 202 - Arc 13: Wild Beast Plains | Chapter 202: Recovery

Translator: Lynn

In an instant, Xu Ziqing’s body was suspended in the air, carried on Yun Lie’s arm. He hastily placed his hands on Yun Lie’s shoulders, feeling a mix of embarrassment and vulnerability.

Being carried like a child left him feeling uncertain and out of sorts. Xu Ziqing was at a loss, and so he was transported into the cave by his senior brother in this rather undignified manner. He felt a chill as he landed on a stone couch.

The abrupt coldness brought Xu Ziqing back to his senses, and he took a deep breath before expressing his gratitude, “...Thank you, Shixiong.”

Although he was feeling a bit uncomfortable in the current situation, he couldn’t help but radiate enthusiasm when he recalled the closeness he shared with his senior brother in the past. It was hard to suppress his smile.

Yun Lie, on the other hand, had no ulterior motives, and he was oblivious to Xu Ziqing’s thoughts. He placed Xu Ziqing on the stone couch and assisted him in sitting cross-legged, enabling him to meditate and practice.

This gesture of being fussed over by Yun Lie made Xu Ziqing feel much more at ease. However, the thought of his senior brother swallowing the divine tree seeds kept coming back to him, and he couldn’t help but inquire, “Shixiong, are you sure everything’s fine?”

Yun Lie assured him, “Everything is fine,” and then sat down cross-legged, facing Xu Ziqing.

Xu Ziqing gazed at Yun Lie intently.

Yun Lie extended his palm and struck the giant tree within the cave.

At the sight of the energy in his palm, Xu Ziqing’s heart skipped a beat. The palm strike contained remarkably potent First Wood Qi, even more intense than the power within the Sacred Seed, giving off a burning sensation.

Yet, when the palm landed on the giant tree, the tree shook violently. However, it quickly absorbed the force, as if it had been instantly invigorated. The tree’s wood energy surged, and its branches and leaves flourished. Greenery rapidly spread to cover most of the cave and extended to the nearby stone walls, enhancing the cave’s cool and tranquil ambiance.

Xu Ziqing pondered for a moment and inquired, “Brother, did you just release the wood energy from the divine tree seeds?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly, explaining, “Conquering the First Wood Qi with the Golden Metal Qi is not a serious issue for me, and it also doesn’t harm me.”

Understanding that Yun Lie had tried the seed on his behalf, Xu Ziqing couldn’t help but feel grateful for his senior brother. He seemed moved, and there was a hint of moisture in his eyes, which he quickly blinked away. Then, he retrieved another Sacred seed and said with a smile, “My meridians and internal organs are damaged. Absorbing the First Wood Qi should be beneficial. I’ll consume one now. Please protect me, Shixiong.”

Yun Lie nodded in agreement, “You focus on healing.”

With a smile, Xu Ziqing placed the Sacred seed in his mouth and closed his eyes.

The divine tree seed wasn’t a tough, hard-to-chew object. With a single bite, its skin was pierced, and sweet nectar flowed into his mouth, then smoothly down his throat. This liquid carried a burst of vitality, which quickly permeated his body, creating an immensely comfortable and invigorating sensation.

In a mere instant, his damaged meridians began to mend rapidly. Xu Ziqing could almost “see” the threads of wood energy swiftly weaving a web throughout his veins, bridging the gaps. Within his five viscera, countless threads of green essence resembling silken threads flowed, infiltrating them and invigorating his vitality. Various muscular wounds healed rapidly under the nourishing influence of this essence.

However, he was still a man, and after releasing the First Yang, his Yang Qi was in decline. If this continues, it might be detrimental. Fortunately, he now had the Sacred seeds. While they weren’t as potent as the essence of pure First Wood and couldn’t match the essence of Ethereal Wood, they still provided valuable Yang energy, neutralizing the imbalance.

The “Ten Thousand Woods Great Heart Planting Technique” accelerated its operation, continually merging the power of Yang wood with the power of Yin wood, tempering the true essence and improving its quality.

He consumed a total of ninety-nine and eighty-one Sacred seeds continuously over three days and three nights. Only then did he manage to completely restore his true essence, resulting in a purer body.

When Xu Ziqing finally opened his eyes, his cultivation reached the peak of the early Golden Core Formation stage. His realm was not only highly stable, but all his severe injuries had fully healed. He exhaled a breath of stagnant air, feeling revitalized and elated.

Simultaneously, Yun Lie also opened his eyes. He sensed that Xu Ziqing’s aura was now more tranquil than before, with a newfound sense of harmony with the world. When standing on the ground, he exuded an extraordinarily grounded presence.

It appeared that Xu Ziqing had grasped the essence of trees deeply rooted in the earth for eons.

Furthermore, the previous air of frailty due to his severe injuries had vanished entirely. His body was now brimming with vitality, almost overflowing.

After a brief spiritual sense exchange, Xu Ziqing understood, and his eyes softened.

Xu Ziqing smiled gently. “Shixiong, thank you for being here.”

Yun Lie nodded in agreement. “You’ve made a remarkable recovery; that’s excellent.”

A faint smile played on Xu Ziqing’s lips. “It’s also thanks to the divine tree seeds you provided, Shixiong. They were incredibly effective.”

For a while, the two exchanged a few words in a harmonious atmosphere.

But then, Yun Lie added, “I’ll be leaving the mountain in a few days, and I need to discuss something with you.”

Xu Ziqing was taken aback. “Where are you going, Shixiong?”

Yun Lie replied, “The Wild Beast Plain.”

Translator’s Notes:

I think I will have a new schedule; the small break to organize the glossary isn’t that efficient to implement since I was busy with midterms and other things in real life. And not having a schedule messes up my consistency.

While I will try my best to bring you an enjoyable read, please take note that what I do is editing MTLs, not every part of it is perfect.

I will set a new schedule from Mon to Fri, with weekends to organize the glossary. I’ll inform you guys when the glossary is ready to be published!

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