Chapter 60: Three Ethereal Pearls

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Three Ethereal Pearls

Eight enemies, all dead.

Inside the Zhong mansion, Zhao Suoxiang held the brocade, his eyes flickering uncertainly. Suddenly, he turned to Zhongshan and said, "Zhongshan, I can't go to Bamen Mountain. I must rush to the Iron Spear Sect immediately."

"Now?" Zhongshan asked.

"Yes, now. I didn't expect to come to Xuan City at such a critical time. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known about the drastic changes in the sect. Compared to the life and death struggle of the sect, the matters of Bamen Mountain are insignificant. I must hurry back," Zhao Suoxiang explained urgently.

"Alright. Steward, prepare the horses," Zhongshan called out to the courtyard.

Zhongshan knew the situation was urgent, so without hesitation, he gave the order.

"Yes," came the obedient response from outside.

Zhongshan escorted Zhao Suoxiang to the gate with Tianling'er, and the steward quickly handed over a token. Zhongshan took it and handed it to Zhao Suoxiang, saying, "The city gate is closed, but with this, it will be opened for you."

"Thank you," Zhao Suoxiang nodded, mounted his horse, and galloped away without stopping for a moment.

"Zhongshan, why did you let those two go?" Tianling'er asked as she watched Zhao Suoxiang ride away.

"Let go? Hehe, let's go inside first. We owe this success to you," Zhongshan smiled at Tianling'er.

"Mmm," Tianling'er's face lit up with excitement upon hearing Zhongshan's praise.

The courtyard was being cleaned up by others, and Zhongshan led Tianling'er to another courtyard.

At this moment, Yinglan ran over and hugged Zhongshan's arm, saying, "Grandpa, did I shoot in time?"

Watching Yinglan and Zhongshan being affectionate, Tianling'er frowned, her previous excitement turning into a pout. Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com

"Of course, don't forget who you are, Yinglan," Zhongshan chuckled.

"Grandpa, did that Zhao Suoxiang leave?" Yinglan asked immediately.

"Yes, the sect is in trouble, he must go back," Zhongshan nodded, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes for Zhao Suoxiang, but he couldn't accompany him. Despite defeating Qian Lao earlier, Zhongshan was well aware of his own capabilities.

"What treasures did those three leave behind that made you let them go, Grandpa?" Yinglan asked.

"Ethereal Pearls," Zhongshan replied, explaining their use.

Upon hearing Zhongshan's explanation, Yinglan's eyes lit up with excitement. "Grandpa, give me two. I want storage accessories too, and I want to possess spiritual treasures."

"Hmm?" The Dark Emperor looked at Zhongshan with surprise.

"I'll be leaving Zhongfu soon. During this time, without a Peak Innate Realm expert in Zhongfu, I'm afraid there may be some troublemakers," Zhongshan explained.

"Master, rest assured, I will guard Zhongfu well," the Dark Emperor nodded.

"Well, these two are Spirit Gems. When Yinglan asked me for them, I didn't give them to her. Keep them as storage bracelets and for your own treasures," Zhongshan said.

Upon hearing Zhongshan's words, the Dark Emperor frowned slightly. Although he was somewhat eager for the Spirit Gems, he still said, "Let's leave them for Miss Yinglan. I don't need them for now. I can always take them later."

"Don't be silly. I'm giving them to you, so take them," Zhongshan insisted, pushing the two Spirit Gems into the Dark Emperor's hand.

Silently contemplating the Spirit Gems in his hand for a moment, the Dark Emperor nodded solemnly. "Alright."

Seeing the Dark Emperor accept them, Zhongshan nodded and handed over the remaining half of the Wishful Stones. "I've already told you how to use these Spirit Gems. Take care of your injuries. We'll leave tomorrow, so I won't say goodbye to you again."

"Yes," the Dark Emperor replied, taking the Wishful Stones with a serious expression.

With a nod at the Dark Emperor, Zhongshan turned and walked away.

This time, when Zhongshan went to Bamen Mountain, not only did his original body go, but his Hidden Body also followed closely behind. Because what Zhongshan would face this time would be the most powerful group of cultivators he had ever encountered in his life.

The next morning, Zhongshan called the two girls.

"This is the Gale Boots that Ling'er gave me. As my cultivation increases, my true qi exceeds the maximum tolerance of the Gale Boots. For me, its usefulness will diminish. This time we head to Bamen Mountain, and your cultivation is the lowest. Wear them," Zhongshan handed the white Gale Boots to Yinglan.

Seeing Zhongshan giving her own gift to Yinglan, Tian Ling'er frowned, feeling unhappy.

Two nights ago, Zhongshan noticed the change in Ling'er's emotions, realizing that there was some discord between Yinglan and Ling'er. Last time, Ling'er's emotional instability led to her being calculated by Zhongdi and falling into the valley. This time, heading to Bamen Mountain would be even more dangerous, so the three must stand united. Ling'er was straightforward, so as long as Yinglan retreated a bit, everything should be fine. Therefore, Zhongshan gave Yinglan a lesson in ideological education.

Yinglan was also a sensible person. Although she was unwilling, when Zhongshan spoke, Yinglan immediately agreed.

"Thank you, Sister Ling'er," Yinglan suddenly called out to Ling'er.

Looking at Yinglan, Ling'er was surprised that Yinglan addressed her like this for the first time. However, it was also the first time someone called her "sister", so Ling'er's initial discomfort immediately dissipated.

"Well, you're welcome," Ling'er said.

Seeing Yinglan's simple address dissolve the estrangement between the two girls, Zhongshan gave Yinglan an approving look, and Yinglan confidently showed a bright smile.

However, calling Zhongshan "uncle", calling Ling'er "sister", and being friends with Ling'er, it was quite confusing.