Chapter 65

Just as Ning Xu was about to follow the Melon-Eating System to watch the drama, the door to the room where Qilin Zi was located opened from the inside.

The medical cultivator stepped out with a solemn expression.

As the door opened, the second young master said to Wu Luchen, “It seems like third brother’s treatment is over today. Let’s go in.”

Wu Luchen, “Alright!”

The Melon-Eating System, disdainfully, said, 【The door didn’t open earlier or later, but it opens now.】

【Did it open just now on purpose?】

【I can’t take you to watch the drama anymore.】

Second Young Master: Exactly.

He also wanted to watch the drama.

As Ning Xu followed the second young master of the Wu family toward the door, she said, “You can relay it.”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue, 【Relaying it can’t compare to experiencing the scene directly.】

Ning Xu, “???”

Second Young Master, “!!!”

Wu Luchen: Huh?

【This thirty-fourth-ranked concubine is really something, how on earth did he come up with this idea?】

Just as she was about to ask something else, the second young master of the Wu family had already forcefully squeezed past the other young masters and young ladies, successfully getting in front of the head of the Wu family.

With a respectful expression, he said, “Grandfather, Achen is back. He’s also brought his fellow disciples.”

Upon hearing the name “Achen,” the head of the Wu family’s furrowed brow softened a little. He smiled and said, “Achen, come, bring your fellow disciples here.”

Originally, Ning Xu and her two teammates were squeezed by the Wu family disciples at the entrance, with no gap left in front of them.

After the family head spoke, those blocking their way quickly made way for them.

Ning Xu led the way forward.

Seeing that Wu Luchen obediently followed behind her, the head of the Wu family gave Ning Xu a few extra glances. “Who is this?”

Wu Luchen scratched his head and smiled foolishly, “Family Head, this is my team leader Ning Xu. I usually follow her around.”

Ning Xu cupped her hands and said, “I apologize for the sudden visit and the disturbance.”

The head of the Wu family stood up and returned the greeting, “No worries. I’m glad that Achen brought his fellow disciples back. If you need anything, feel free to tell Achen.”

“Okay.”

After a bit of small talk, the head of the Wu family had the people in the room disperse, and even the second young master didn’t stay behind.

Once the room was empty, he inquired about Wu Luchen’s situation at Wenxin Sect and offered some words of encouragement.

Suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

“Your cultivation… Qi Refining Stage, Fifth Layer?”

At first, the head of the Wu family hadn’t checked Wu Luchen’s cultivation. Only after hearing that his cultivation had been progressing smoothly did he think to investigate it.

Upon checking, he was shocked to find that Wu Luchen had reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining in just a few months.

Even Qilin Son, who had been silently listening to their conversation, was taken aback.

Such a cultivation speed could be considered extraordinary.

Wu Luchen smiled honestly, “Yes, Family Head.”

The head of the Wu family was both surprised and pleased. “It seems you have great talent in the food cultivation path.”

Wu Luchen shook his head and said seriously, “Family Head, cooking is my interest, but I can’t rely on it for self-defense. So now, I focus more on body cultivation every day.”

The head of the Wu family froze for a moment, clearly not expecting that Wu Luchen would take the path of body cultivation.

After processing this information, he said, “No wonder I thought your physique seemed like a body cultivator. I thought it was just because you often stir the pot.”

Food cultivators generally need a good physique; otherwise, they can’t even hold a pot.

An outstanding food cultivator has to practice a bit of body cultivation.

Of course, except for those with exceptional talent.

Wu Luchen grinned broadly.

The head of the Wu family clearly valued Wu Luchen and spoke a bit more.

“Finding a path that suits you is the most important thing.”

“You’re doing great.”

“Reaching the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining in such a short time shows that you have great potential in body cultivation.”

Wu Luchen didn’t take the credit, pointing to Ning Xu and saying, “Thanks to the team leader for giving me the Bone-Washing Pill, which improved my aptitude. That’s why my cultivation has increased rapidly in such a short time.”

In fact, he hadn’t considered body cultivation at first.

It was the Melon-Eating System that said he was more suited for body cultivation, so he abandoned the idea of looking for a sword in the Sword Tomb. Otherwise, he might still be stuck in the sword path that didn’t suit him.

It could be said that without Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System, he wouldn’t be where he was now.

The best decision he ever made in this life was going to Wenxin Sect. Without it, he would never have met the team leader and his teammates.

The head of the Wu family had initially thought that Ning Xu was just an ordinary junior.

Hearing this, he gave Ning Xu a few more looks of importance.

Ordinary people can’t just take out a Bone-Washing Pill.

He waved at Wu Luchen and said, “Come over, let me take a look.”

Wu Luchen obediently took a few steps toward the head of the Wu family.

Once he was in front of him, the head of the Wu family reached out to examine his meridians. Upon inspection, he was shocked to learn about Wu Luchen’s aptitude, and his surprise couldn’t be hidden from his face.

“You… you…”

Seeing this, even Qilin Son, who was leaning weakly against the headboard with a sickly expression, couldn’t help but feel curious.

“Grandfather, what’s wrong?”

The Melon-Eating System arrogantly laughed in Ning Xu’s ear.

【That old fool, surprised, huh? Shocked, right? It’s about time!】

【The Eight-Rank Bone-Washing Pill is no joke!】

【Surviving the test of the Eight-Rank Bone-Washing Pill, it’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s like a complete transformation!】

【High-grade pills can even forcefully pull up the useless!】

【Currently, there isn’t a single Eight-Rank Bone-Washing Pill circulating on the market!】

【Not even one!】

【Only we have it! Only we!】

The Melon-Eating System laughed wildly in Ning Xu’s ear, and the head of the Wu family couldn’t help but laugh out loud in the room, “Good! Good!”

This was the first time Wu family’s Qilin Son laughed so joyfully after his injury.

After laughing, he looked at Ning Xu and asked, “To have such a significant improvement in Achen’s physique, the Bone-Washing Pill he took should be a seventh-rank, right?” It was the Bone-Washing Pill that turned Wu Luchen from an ordinary cultivator into a genius, something a regular Bone-Washing Pill could never do.

Only a high-grade Bone-Washing Pill could.

Upon hearing “seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill,” even Qilin Son was stunned.

High-grade pills were always rare and hard to come by in the cultivation world.

Once released, they would be snatched up immediately.

Even he hadn’t taken a seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill.

Originally, he had the chance to take one, but unfortunately, that seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill was bought by the Gu family, one of the three major families of Xingtao City, at a high price.

Since then, he had searched all over Xingtao City but couldn’t find another seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill.

Such a precious pill—did Achen take it?

Ning Xu didn’t speak.

Although the head of the Wu family had asked, he was also prepared for her not to answer.

When it came to the seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill, there was no need to say much.

He shook his head with a smile, thinking that Wu Lüchen was really lucky. Following such a good team leader was definitely better than anything else.

The Melon-Eating System kept chattering in Ning Xu’s ear.

【Seventh-rank, hahahaha, looks like he didn’t even think about the eighth-rank direction.】

【He didn’t even dare to think about it. This old fool is still the head of the Wu family, and he can’t even see this?】

【The seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill isn’t this effective! If a seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill could do this, I would take all of them!】

【This old fool, tsk tsk tsk… his eyesight is terrible. No wonder his two concubines are already planning to run away together. Meanwhile, he’s here lamenting how rare the seventh-rank Bone-Washing Pill is.】

【If he knew that the big guy took an eighth-rank Bone-Washing Pill, would he be shocked to death?】

Ning Xu: …

Wu Luchen: !!!

Wait? Run away together?

No, how long has it been?

Just now, the Melon-Eating System said that the melon-eating scene was shocking, and now they’re already planning to elope?

Is the head of the Wu family’s back courtyard about to lose two?

Then where was the shocking scene just now?

Ning Xu asked the Melon-Eating System, “What just happened?”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue. 【Something explosive happened.】

“How explosive?”

【Super explosive.】

【I know you’re curious, but I really can’t explain it to you right now.】

【What can I say, my CPU is still burning.】

【Language is still too pale, it’s more exciting to see the scene directly.】

Ning Xu was incredibly curious.

“Can we still see the scene directly?”

【No.】

Ning Xu: “…”

After saying that, the Melon-Eating System turned again.

【But I guess, there will definitely be another time.】

【He doesn’t look like a good boy.】

【When there’s another time, you definitely have to see it live!】

Ning Xu: “Okay!”

She missed the melon with the thirty-fourth and twenty-sixth concubines, but she definitely wouldn’t miss it next time!

The head of the Wu family, who was sitting by the bed earlier, now got up and patted Wu Luchen on the shoulder, saying, “You did well.”

“Come to my study later, I have something to tell you.”

Wu Lüchen still didn’t know what this meant, and innocently said, “I understand, Patriarch.”

Hearing this, the Qilin Son, who was lying on the bed, showed a trace of disappointment on his face.

Grandfather is probably planning to focus on cultivating Achen now.

Grandfather’s attitude was already very clear.

Although Achen wasn’t a member of the Wu family, his father was born into the Wu family, so he could be considered half a member.

His current situation really didn’t suit being called “Qilin Son.”

If Achen were to replace him, he seemed to have no problem accepting it.

Thinking of this, Qilin Son smiled bitterly.

The head of the Wu family looked at Ning Xu. This time, the smile on his face was more sincere.

“Thank you for taking care of Achen during this time.”

“If Achen has achieved something today, it’s all thanks to you.”

“If you don’t mind, young friend, you can go to my private treasury and pick eight items you like.”

“A small token of gratitude, it’s nothing much.”

“Feel free to choose whatever you like.”

Ning Xu cupped her fists. “Then I won’t be polite.”

“You’re welcome, when you have time, let Achen take you there.”

After that, the head of the Wu family handed Wu Luchen an identity token. With this token, he could enter the private treasury at will. Then, he comforted Qilin Son a few more words and quickly left. He had many trivial matters to attend to and couldn’t stay here for long.

Once the head of the Wu family left, the Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue twice and said, 【The head of the Wu family is quite sensible.】

【We sent him a body refining genius, and he directly lets us pick eight treasures from his private treasury.】

【His private treasury has many valuable treasures. Picking eight treasures could buy two seventh-rank pills, pretty generous.】

【I just admire this kind of generosity.】

【If we let him know through us that this junior is his biological grandson, would he directly give us half of his private treasury?】

Wu Luchen: ???

Ning Xu pondered, “Half of the private treasury is impossible, but he might send over ten more treasures.”

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【Sounds good, we’re short on spirit stones.】

【I won’t allow my host to not even be able to afford a teleportation array!】

【Whether we become rich depends on this wave!】

Wu Luchen: Become rich! Become rich together!

The team leader lacks spirit stones, so he has to make do with the head of the Wu family!

Only what’s put in one’s pocket can be considered truly one’s own.

Since the head of the Wu family said she could pick freely, Ning Xu naturally didn’t plan to be polite.

She said to Wu Luchen, “Let’s go to your family head’s private treasury now.”

Wu Luchen, “Okay!”

He walked to Qilin Son’s bedside, whispered a few words to him, said that he would come to see him again tomorrow, and then left with Ning Xu.

Just thinking about picking treasures made Ning Xu feel a little lighter on her feet.

In the cultivation world, it was impossible to do anything without spirit stones.

She didn’t want to rely on light body skills to travel anymore.

As Ning Xu and the others headed toward the head of the Wu family’s private treasury, the Melon-Eating System suddenly let out a strange laugh.

【Oh no! This guy started again?】

【So exciting!】

【Come on, host, hurry up, we can’t miss it this time!】

Ning Xu: “!!!”

“Okay!”