As the medicinal liquid was absorbed, Han Lang's body underwent an extreme transformation.
The residual impurities within his body were squeezed out, bit by bit, leaving not a trace.
Concurrently, his dantian and meridians expanded, and his internal spiritual energy capacity saw a significant increase. His cultivation reached the fifth level of Qi Condensation, and his divine sense could now encompass an area of over ten meters.
"Hoo~"
Han Lang opened his eyes and let out a long breath.
This perfect body tempering left him invigorated, his entire demeanor refreshed. Even his skin had become noticeably smoother and more refined.
"Sigh, with this handsome appearance, I bet quite a few fangirls will be lusting after my body again. What a worry!"
Han Lang shook his head helplessly, though inwardly he was overjoyed.
Who said beauty was solely a woman's prerogative?
The substantial increase in strength after the perfect body tempering, coupled with the sweet taste of alchemy, made Han Lang unable to contain his excitement.
For this reason, he decided to press on and refine all the remaining Spirit Gathering Pills for his future cultivation.
There weren't many remaining Spirit Gathering Pill herbs; consuming them all would require at most three more refining sessions.
With his current spiritual energy reserves at the fifth level of Qi Condensation, he had enough to sustain the spiritual energy pill fire for about ten minutes. Combined with the five low-grade Spirit Gathering Pills he had left, it was just enough to complete three refining sessions of Spirit Gathering Pills, and even high-grade ones at that!
After half an hour of non-stop effort, he finally obtained over forty high-grade Spirit Gathering Pills as he had hoped.
"Excellent, before the next batch of spiritual herbs matures, these forty-odd Spirit Gathering Pills should be enough for me to break through to the sixth level of Qi Condensation!"
Han Lang, looking at the Spirit Gathering Pills in his hand, was overjoyed. He found several Liu Wei Di Huang Wan bottles, poured out the pills, wiped them clean, and carefully stored the Spirit Gathering Pills inside. He then tossed the bottles into the three-story pagoda, placing them alongside the remaining Body Tempering Pills.
In the days that followed, Han Lang continued his consultations at the Heavenly Physician Pavilion during the day and cultivated by consuming a Spirit Gathering Pill each night. Fortunately, his spirit, energy, and mind were replenished after each instance of refining spiritual energy, so not sleeping had no ill effect. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the energy to manage both.
One day, as work was about to end, Luo Jiaying tiptoed over, glancing at Han Lang's expression. She hesitated several times before finally seeming to make up her mind and cautiously said.
"Brother Han Lang~ I have something... I want to ask you!"
"Speak, as long as it's within my capabilities, I won't refuse."
Han Lang's straightforwardness brought a flicker of joy to Luo Jiaying's heart, but she was still a bit embarrassed, stammering.
"Well... my roommates in the dorm said they've never been to a bar in their lives, so... they want to invite me to experience it. Could you accompany us?"
Han Lang paused for a moment, then asked, "That's all?"
"Yes." Luo Jiaying nodded.
"No problem! It's just going to a bar, seeing how nervous you are, I thought it was something major!"
Hearing this, Luo Jiaying pouted indignantly, her face a picture of grievance.
"What do you mean! Isn't it a bit improper for girls to go to such places! I was just afraid you'd misunderstand!"
"What's there to misunderstand? A bar is just a place of entertainment, the same as a coffee shop, internet cafe, or arcade. What's there to misunderstand?"
Han Lang's lack of romantic sensibility made Luo Jiaying feel somewhat relieved. She quickly changed the subject.
"N-nothing! If you agree, I'll tell them."
"Yes, no problem!"
With their agreement made, the evening soon arrived.
Luo Jiaying dressed herself up meticulously, happily preparing to embark on her first nightclub journey with Han Lang.
"Do I look good?" As soon as they were downstairs, Luo Jiaying asked, twirling her pleated skirt.
"Stunning!" Han Lang offered his praise without reservation. His eyes had been glued to her; Luo Jiaying was naturally beautiful, and every time she dressed up, Han Lang found her beauty to be refreshingly new.
"You're just flattering me!" Luo Jiaying's cheeks flushed. She said this, but inwardly she was beaming.
"Let's go pick up my girlfriends at the entrance of Le Lan University first. You have to fulfill your duty as a knight protector tonight."
"Don't worry, no problem. Get in the car!"
The speeding Porsche soon arrived at the entrance of Le Lan University. At the agreed-upon spot, three attractive beauties were already waiting. Although each of them looked refreshingly elegant, they still paled in comparison to Luo Jiaying.
At least, that's what Han Lang thought!
"Xiao Ru, Lu Lu, Mei Ling, over here!"
As soon as the car stopped, Luo Jiaying hurried out, waving to them and calling out.
The three women quickly walked over upon hearing her. As soon as they met, they launched into teasing.
"Wow, Xiao Ying! Is your boyfriend that rich? Driving a Porsche at such a young age?"
"What are you saying, Xiao Ru? How could our Xiao Ying be won over by just a mere Porsche? In my opinion, the key is the handsome guy in the car!"
"You're both wrong! Xiao Ying, such an elegant and refined beauty, how could she be infatuated like you? I'd say he must be a warm guy!"
Facing their deliberate teasing, Luo Jiaying wasn't angry. Instead, she raised her slender index finger, shaking it as she said slyly.
"No, no, no! You're all too one-sided! He's not only tall, rich, and handsome, but also super warm! How about that, envious?"
"Envious! Hahaha..."
The three women's synchronized laughter made Luo Jiaying lose her composure. Rarely one to boast, her face turned red all the way to her neck. She quickly and seriously corrected them.
"No, he's actually just the son of a very good friend of my mother. We're not like that. Don't talk nonsense when we get in the car later!"
"We know! You're not, right~"
Xiao Ru deliberately drew out the words, her implication obvious. This caused Luo Jiaying to chase her, playfully hitting her.
Han Lang had gotten out of the car early and was waiting nearby. With a smile, he watched them approach and politely extended his hand.
"Hello, my name is Han Lang, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Seeing this, the beautiful women were somewhat overwhelmed. They already felt a bit embarrassed about being picked up, and now the person was so polite, which made them feel even more awkward. So, they quickly extended their hands and introduced themselves one by one.
Han Lang maintained a polite smile throughout. Of course, the handshakes were brief, just touching fingertips. Then, with utmost gentlemanliness, he opened the car doors for the ladies.
This series of actions earned him a lot of goodwill from the women, and Luo Jiaying was also very pleased with his performance, giving him frequent thumbs-ups in praise.
They say three women make a lot of noise; four women can truly turn things upside down!
As soon as they got into the car, they started chattering incessantly. From whether they had drunk alcohol before, to which drinks were good, to how to handle approaches from strangers, and finally to how girls should protect themselves when out alone, their rapid-fire talk made Han Lang's head spin.
Fortunately, Le City wasn't large. Before they could delve into their next topic, Han Lang finally parked the car in front of Le City's most luxurious bar—Suprehouse.