Following closely, a earth-shattering boom echoed from the immortal manor once more. Fortunately, Long Li Xing had sealed the manor in advance, so Jin Bao’er didn’t notice!
The pitiable little Golden Phoenix curled up in a corner, trembling, its eyes full of misery!
Was Uncle going through menopause? Even if Master liked its small and cute appearance, why was Uncle so angry? Oh, it knew! It must be because the dragon race was so enormous and ugly, and he was afraid Master wouldn't like him? The little chick, thinking it had uncovered the truth, gradually felt sympathy for the pearl that was currently throwing a tantrum not far away…
At this moment, the young woman with Nascent Soul stage cultivation flew against the wind, her body incredibly agile, wielding immense power with every move! No wonder so many people struggled to advance to the Nascent Soul stage. Golden Core and Nascent Soul! It truly was a watershed!
On the other side, at the Misty Sect!
This year marked Sect Master Xiao Bai Shan's two hundredth birthday. Many sects sent representatives to offer their felicitations, filling the entire Misty Sect with lively festivities…
The solemn and magnificent main gate of the Misty Sect soon loomed before her, but Jin Bao’er’s eyes were filled with complexity…
According to the timeline, in two days, the cultivation world would experience a rare torrential downpour. It was on that very day that she would be severely injured, dragged into a dungeon, and emerge completely crippled.
“You… you are! Senior Sister Jin? Is it really Senior Sister Jin!”
A disciple guarding the gate noticed the goose-yellow figure by the entrance. He found her somewhat familiar and, upon a closer look, recognized Jin Bao’er’s face. He exclaimed in surprise.
Jin Bao’er turned around. Before she could even question when she had become a senior sister, the disciple had already turned and rushed excitedly into the sect!
Other disciples from various sects who were preparing to enter also turned to look, their faces filled with astonishment and excitement.
“You are Fairy Jin Bao’er, aren't you? I am Qiu Zi Ang from the Linglang Sect… A pleasure to meet you!”
“I am from the Qi Qin Sect…”
For a moment, disciples from numerous other sects stepped forward to introduce themselves, their fawning demeanor truly disheartening.
“What are you pushing for? Didn’t you see I was talking to the Fairy?”
“Who pushed you? I was here first!”
“I saw her first!”
The crowd began to argue amongst themselves, and Jin Bao’er instinctively frowned. The moment her pressure was released, she took a step back, quickly withdrawing.
In the blink of an eye, she vanished from her spot. When everyone dazedly regained their senses, only one thought remained in their minds!
“Was that… was that the pressure of the Nascent Soul stage just now? It must have been my imagination, right? Fellow Daoist Qiu…”
The only response he received was Qiu Zi Ang’s petrified expression.
After entering the sect, Jin Bao’er went directly to Flower Blooming Peak. From a distance, she heard an explosion!
“Boom!”
The sound came from her third senior brother Luo Nan Shan's cave dwelling. Clearly, his alchemy furnace had exploded!
“Third Brother! Can you please be more careful? This is the fourth explosion this month! Do you want to blow up the entire Flower Blooming Peak?”
Guan Zi Yun, who rarely raised his voice, was now grinding his teeth in anger, cursing profusely!
Shortly after, a disheveled figure with a listless expression emerged. His face was covered in a thick layer of dust, his magic robes were torn like a beggar’s, and his neither-fat-nor-thin build made him appear rather tall!
Third Senior Brother… had he lost weight?
“Sigh… The birthday banquet is about to begin, and our junior sister is still not back. Aren’t you worried at all? What if she doesn’t eat well or sleep well? The outside world is so dangerous, how can a little girl fend for herself?”
Upon hearing this, Guan Zi Yun's anger instantly vanished. How could he not be worried!
To hear her third senior brother caring for her so much upon their reunion, Jin Bao’er pursed her lips slightly, her expression complex.
“Alright! You worry too much… Your junior sister is far more capable than you! Focus on yourself first. Don’t be a disgrace when your junior sister returns and you’re still at this level of cultivation!”
The old man walked over from the other side, his face filled with disappointment and frustration!
“Master, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother!”
A clear call rang out. Luo Nan Shan’s entire body trembled, and he stiffly turned around, his gaze meeting Jin Bao’er’s. For a moment, he couldn’t distinguish between illusion and reality.
Seeing this, the old man’s face lit up even more, and he ran over directly. His joy was evident!
“My dear disciple!? Hahaha! You’re back? Your master has missed you terribly! Come, come, let me see if you’ve improved!”
As he spoke, his excited little mustache twitched. The next second, his pupils widened in shock, and he retreated repeatedly!
“You… your cultivation?”
He couldn’t discern his dear disciple’s cultivation at all! There were only two possibilities: one, she had lost all her cultivation and was severely injured! The other was… her cultivation had surpassed his own!
Good heavens! With his dear disciple’s rosy and radiant appearance, she certainly didn’t look like a mortal who had lost her cultivation… which meant…
Thinking of this, he instinctively swallowed, his voice trembling in disbelief.
“Dear disciple… you are now… Nascent Soul stage?”
Jin Bao’er knew the reason for his shock and nodded gently, her expression solemn!
“Plop!”
Upon hearing this, Guan Zi Yun immediately knelt down! The shock on his face was almost indescribable!
Luo Nan Shan was still immersed in the overwhelming joy of his junior sister’s return!
The old man, however, suddenly burst into laughter! His face was filled with pride and smugness!
“Hahahaha! She must be my disciple! Nascent Soul stage at seventeen years old… Hahaha! How many can boast that in the cultivation world! Those old geezers won’t dare to look down on me anymore, ha ha!”
Seeing that her master’s expression was indeed normal, Jin Bao’er finally relaxed!
It wasn’t that she was overthinking. Not many in the cultivation world successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, and even fewer reached it before the age of twenty! Even Immortal Venerable Lou Yun only reached Golden Core at twenty! This showed Jin Bao’er’s formidable talent!
Because of this, some cultivators who were stuck in the late Golden Core stage and couldn’t advance often disliked those who progressed quickly. She had previously worried that her master might have some reservations, but unexpectedly, the old man was still the same.
“My dear disciple, the Sect Master’s birthday banquet is about to begin. Let’s go together!”
His expression, which clearly conveyed his eagerness to show off, completely reassured Jin Bao’er. She finally allowed herself a hint of relaxation.
“Hey, Master, Junior Sister, wait for me! I’m going too!”
Seeing this, Guan Zi Yun quickly followed, afraid his master would show off without him!
Long after Jin Bao’er and the other two had disappeared, Luo Nan Shan finally came back to his senses. Looking at the empty surroundings, he appeared lost and bewildered.
“Am I dreaming again? It seems not sleeping for ten days and ten nights is indeed not good…”
When the three entered the banquet hall together, they quickly drew frequent glances. The lewd, skinny old man and the stunningly beautiful young woman created a strong contrast. The youth behind them, however, had a smug look on his face, perhaps due to a facial spasm.
Once everyone was seated, the banquet officially began. The Sect Master gave a brief thank you speech and soon noticed Jin Bao’er’s presence! A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.
“Nephew-disciple Jin?”