Chapter 211

Chapter 211: You’re Far From Being Capable

Ming turned around, and a woman draped in gauze was staring at him.

The woman wore an all-white dress, as the fresh air blew, her white gown fluttered, clinging to her graceful figure.

Her slender posture was like a lotus emerging from water, elegant yet elusive.

The woman exuded a cool demeanor, with a face as beautiful as a flower, eyebrows like willows, skin as white as snow, teeth perfectly aligned, nose shaped like a hanging gall, and a posture akin to a celestial being. She wore silver earrings, her black hair swaying with the wind, each strand as smooth as the weeping willows by the lake. Despite wearing a veil, only her clear eyes and fair forehead were visible, but just from these features, one could easily tell she was stunningly beautiful.

Even though it had been many years since they last met, Ming recognized her.

Primarily because she was the most beautiful woman he’d known from his previous life and before he was six in this one.

That kind of impact was truly immense.

In his past life, Ming had seen all sorts of seductive women and dance streamers online, but none compared to her beauty.

In a way, she was his childhood goddess.

So even now, after more than ten years, he still remembered her vividly.

“The junior respectfully greets Elder Wang Xuan.”

Ming approached and bowed deeply to Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan nodded, looking at the young man before her who had grown into adulthood: “When I first saw you, I sensed an extraordinary spiritual nature, unlike ordinary children.

Unfortunately, your spirit veins were severed back then, making cultivation impossible.

I never expected that in just ten years, you’ve reached the Sea Observing Realm.”

Ming smiled and said, “It’s merely due to some fortunate opportunities and good luck.”

Wang Xuan neither agreed nor disagreed.

She didn’t think Ming was being modest.

For Ming to reach this level, indeed required such opportunities; otherwise, he wouldn’t even have started on the path of cultivation, let alone reached the Sea Observing Realm at such a young age.

“Would Elder Wang Xuan care to come in and rest?” Ming asked.

Wang Xuan glanced at Ming, entered without further words, and gently smoothed her long skirt as she sat on a stone bench in the courtyard.

Her attire clung to her curvaceous form as she sat upright, making her shape even more prominent, resembling a character straight out of a Korean manhwa.

Unlike Qingwan and Mo Zhu’er, Wang Xuan was like a mature beauty.

Such women possessed a unique allure.

Ming quickly averted his gaze, lest it be considered impolite.

But even though Ming looked away quickly, Wang Xuan had already noticed.

Wang Xuan wasn’t bothered by it.

After all, she wasn’t the first person to look at her this way. If she killed everyone who did, she’d have slain countless men.

“Qingwan has informed me of everything you encountered in the White洼Secret Realm,” Wang Xuan stared directly into Ming’s eyes. “You’re quite remarkable. If it were me at your age, I would have been annihilated during that heavenly tribulation.”

Ming shook his head, “To receive praise from a senior is naturally an honor, but the one who deserves credit isn’t me, it’s Qingwan. Without her help, I might have perished in that thunder tribulation.”

Ming picked up a clean teacup and poured tea for Wang Xuan, “There’s actually something I’ve always wanted to ask, Senior.”

“Speak freely,” Wang Xuan replied calmly.

Ming: “During the time in the White洼Secret Realm, Qingwan helped me by spitting out a lotus flower into my mouth. I know this lotus is very important to her, but no matter how I questioned her, she would only smile and change the subject, claiming it was nothing serious.

I feel like Qingwan has been hiding something from me.

Senior, could you perhaps enlighten me about this ‘Dao Lotus’?”

Wang Xuan closed her eyes, as if contemplating.

After three breaths, Wang Xuan slowly spoke, “The lotus Qingwan gave you back then has a simple name—’Dao Lotus.’ This Dao Lotus is a special spiritual treasure of our Heavenly Profound Gate.

The Dao Lotus absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, imbued with the influence of the Dao, taking a thousand years to sprout, another thousand years to bloom, and another thousand years to mature.

Ten years ago, the reason I brought Qingwan back in time was because this Dao Lotus was about to mature. All newly initiated disciples within the sect could participate in trials to compete for this Dao Lotus.

Ultimately, Qingwan succeeded.

I planted the Dao Lotus inside her body.

As Qingwan cultivated, she nurtured this Dao Lotus.

A natural holy land and the Dao Lotus are a perfect match.

Qingwan could use this Dao Lotus to strengthen her connection with the Dao, absorb external spiritual energy more effectively, and breaking through realms would become much easier. The quality of her realm would surpass others.

Moreover, when Qingwan reached the Jade Pudding Realm, this Dao Lotus would evolve into a lifebound treasure for her.

As Qingwan’s strength grew and her understanding of the Dao deepened, this lifebound treasure would continuously develop. When Qingwan reached the Xiānrén Jìng, this lifebound treasure could even achieve the level of a divine artifact.

As a cultivator yourself, you must understand the difference between a divine artifact nurtured personally and other divine artifacts.

Additionally, giving the Dao Lotus to you also damaged her connection to the Dao.

Now she is in seclusion precisely for this reason.

Qingwan must stabilize her realm; otherwise, she might never reach the fifth realm in her lifetime.”

Ming: “…”

Wang Xuan looked at Ming, “I say these things not to blame you. This was Qingwan’s choice, and you bear no responsibility. Neither do I have any right to blame you.

On the contrary, I am here to thank you. When we left the White洼Secret Realm, it was you who teleported Qingwan to safety.

Otherwise, in her weakened state, encountering the Black God Sect would have likely ended badly.”

“The senior speaks too highly. It was simply what I should have done,” Ming shook his head.

Wang Xuan looked at Ming:

“So my purpose today isn’t to accuse you.

I’m merely curious about the person Qingwan constantly thinks about.

From what I see now, her childhood sweetheart isn’t bad at all.”

Ming pondered for a moment and asked, “Senior, may I inquire if there’s any way to remedy the situation?”

Wang Xuan looked seriously at Ming, “It can be remedied, but currently, you’re far from being capable.”

[It’s so hot today, reaching 38 degrees Celsius. Bro, I can barely hold on. I thought about turning on the air conditioner, but remembering its power consumption and how little money I have left for food this month, I had to settle for a fan. Luckily, there’s a big watermelon in the fridge.]