Chapter 652 Immortal Water

The battle lasted for a day and a night. In the end, Fujiwara Shifei, Baiying, and Lu Taobao joined the fight. However, they were outnumbered. Although they successfully left the Sunheat Sect, they were all severely wounded.

Yan Rulie, wanting to capture them, specifically dispatched a carrier pigeon with people to guard the road leading to the Medicine Emperor Valley. The moment they appeared, they would be apprehended.

They had been guarding until now, but still hadn't spotted them. Perhaps Yan Rulie had made such arrangements because they had just emerged, and had gone elsewhere.

After listening to Long Xuan's account, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't describe her feelings.

She hadn't expected so many things to have happened in the slightly over a month since she had left.

She wondered how Yi Zixie and the others were doing!

Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly heard a hearty laugh. The laugh belonged to Yi Zixie, no one else.

Shen Xiaoyan and the others immediately turned their heads to look. Indeed, a path had been cleared in the crowd. Walking gracefully from that path was Yi Zixie and his group.

Seeing that although they all looked a little tired, their spirits were good, she knew they must be safe and sound.

Yan Rulie was also greatly surprised to see them.

He hadn't expected that even though he had people guarding near the Medicine Emperor Valley, Yi Zixie and his group would actually come to Holy Word City.

That made sense. Under such circumstances, who would have thought they would come to Holy Word City?

It was infuriating that they had encountered Shen Xiaoyan here. It would likely be difficult to make a move against them in the future.

As Yan Rulie was troubled, he heard Yuan Heng laugh and say, "Sect Leader, do you still like the gift I sent you?"

"What gift?" Yan Rulie frowned and asked. He hadn't received any gift when he came in!

Hearing this, Yuan Heng burst into laughter, "Sect Leader Yan, you truly have a forgetful nature. You desperately wanted a Longevity Grass, so I specifically sent one to the Holy Word Auction House, hoping they would pass it on to you. Now that you've obtained it, are you going to deny it?"

Shen Xiaoyan looked at Yuan Heng in shock. So, that Longevity Grass was sent by them.

No wonder, she had thought there was still a way to get Longevity Grass.

But the Longevity Grass she had given to Yi Zixie was already picked and placed in a brocade box. Could it be?

As Shen Xiaoyan thought this, she looked at Yi Zixie. Indeed, she saw Yi Zixie wink at her.

At this moment, Shen Xiaoyan understood everything. It was Yi Zixie who, to prank Yan Rulie, had planted the Longevity Grass from the brocade box in a flowerpot and then watered it with Immortal Spring Water.

With Immortal Spring Water, the Longevity Grass would show signs of life, appearing as if it were truly alive.

However, if the supply of Immortal Spring Water wasn't maintained, the Longevity Grass would quickly die and eventually dissipate.

As Shen Xiaoyan thought this, she suddenly wanted to know how much Immortal Spring Water Yi Zixie had given to the Longevity Grass and when it would dissipate.

Zheng Wei looked up at Yi Zixie. Upon seeing the icy smile in Yi Zixie's eyes, he instantly understood.

He lowered his head and whispered into Shen Xiaoyan's ear, "Mimi, ask Sect Leader Yan to bring out his Longevity Grass for us to see."

Shen Xiaoyan looked at Zheng Wei in surprise. Had Zheng Wei already figured out when Yan Rulie's Longevity Grass would dissipate?

In the next moment, Shen Xiaoyan understood. Yi Zixie wouldn't be so kind as to let Yan Rulie enjoy the Longevity Grass for too long, even if he did obtain it.

With this in mind, Shen Xiaoyan indeed looked at Yan Rulie.

"Sect Leader, Valley Master Yuan has given you such a generous gift. Why aren't you expressing your gratitude? This is not good for your reputation!"

Yan Rulie was so angry that his teeth itched.

If he didn't directly kill Yi Zixie and the others, it was already a great kindness.

Now he understood why Shen Xiaoyan had kept raising the bid last night. It seemed she had already contacted Yi Zixie and intentionally made him spend a lot of money.

If Shen Xiaoyan knew what Yan Rulie was thinking, she would definitely protest her innocence. She had only just found out.

Even without knowing, she had managed to trick Yan Rulie, which made Shen Xiaoyan feel exceptionally good.

Shen Xiaoyan blinked her eyes and smiled brilliantly, "Sect Leader Yan, I'm not good at much else, but I'm excellent at growing flowers and plants. Why don't you bring out your Longevity Grass for me to see? Perhaps I can help you keep it more vibrant. The one Elder Lin Yuan auctioned off yesterday, that was grown by me!"

Yan Rulie indeed showed surprise. However, he still didn't quite believe Shen Xiaoyan.

Seeing the doubt in his eyes, Shen Xiaoyan smiled again, "What? In front of so many people, Sect Leader Yan, do you think I would steal it?"

Yan Rulie thought for a moment and felt that Shen Xiaoyan was right.

Robbery and fighting were not allowed at the Holy Word Auction House. No matter who you were, if you dared to break the rules, you would be expelled, and no auction house would ever let you in again.

Shen Xiaoyan saw Yan Rulie wave his hand, and a flowerpot appeared on his palm. It was extremely luxurious and clearly high-end. However, when they looked at the slightly yellowish grass planted in the flowerpot, everyone couldn't help but want to laugh.

Yan Rulie also didn't expect this. He had clearly seen earlier that although the red color of the Longevity Grass was dim, it was still red. Yet, in such a short time, why had it started to turn yellow?

But Shen Xiaoyan's reaction was different from everyone else's surprise.

She was surprised that Yan Rulie also had a spatial artifact?

Otherwise, where had he kept this Longevity Grass?

After all, living things could not be kept in spatial rings!

Zhen Lingrong seemed to know Shen Xiaoyan's confusion and explained in a low voice, "This is a special ring that can hold living things. It's usually used to keep one's pets and some plants."

Shen Xiaoyan suddenly understood. So, it was something similar to a spirit beast pouch. No wonder everyone else seemed unfazed.

Should she also get such a ring? That way, if she ever took out a living plant or a living person, it wouldn't arouse suspicion from others.

As she was thinking this, she heard Yan Rulie's anxious voice.

"You know how to grow flowers and plants, right? Hurry and come take a look at what's happening."

Perhaps due to his extreme worry, Yan Rulie's tone was extremely unpleasant, as if he were ordering a subordinate.

Zhen Lingrong's face immediately fell upon hearing this.

Her own daughter, she had never spoken to her like this before. Who did Yan Rulie think he was to dare speak in such a tone?

Before Zhen Lingrong could say anything, Yan Rulie let out a tragic cry.

The sound was so miserable and sharp that everyone present frowned.

What was wrong with this person? He seemed to have gone mad.

But when everyone looked at Yan Rulie, they were stunned by the scene in the flowerpot in his hand.

The already yellowed Longevity Grass had completely turned yellow in this short time, and its color was even dimming.

Yan Rulie, barely managing to calm his pounding heart, said to Shen Xiaoyan with a trembling voice, "Hurry up and take a look."

He himself probably didn't realize that his voice already carried a hint of pleading and a sob.

However, Shen Xiaoyan quickly shook her head and took several steps back.

"No, no, no. It's obvious to anyone that this Longevity Grass of yours is dying. I can't get involved. If it really dies later and you blame me, demanding I compensate you with a healthy one, wouldn't I be at a great disadvantage?"

Hearing Shen Xiaoyan, a fierce glint flashed in Yan Rulie's eyes.

This damned girl, why was she so cunning?

He had indeed been plotting this. It was hateful that this girl not only didn't fall for it but even stated it so nakedly.

However, before Yan Rulie could come up with a countermeasure, the color of the Longevity Grass turned transparent, and then, at an extremely rapid speed, it transformed into specks of light and dissipated into the air.

This development terrified Yan Rulie.

He felt as if his heart was about to dissipate along with the Longevity Grass.

"How can this be?"

"How can this be?"

Yan Rulie questioned sternly, his voice filled with disbelief and heartache, clearly reaching everyone present.

Shen Xiaoyan looked at the almost collapsing Yan Rulie and a faint smile touched her lips.

Serves you right for using any means necessary to obtain the Longevity Grass. Now you feel the pain?

The most painful thing in this world is not failing to obtain something, but obtaining it and then losing it so quickly.

That kind of feeling is not something ordinary people can endure.

Just looking at Yan Rulie's almost crazed state was proof enough.

Yan Rulie cried out for a long time. After finally venting his pain, he looked at Shen Xiaoyan coldly.

Suddenly receiving such a gaze, Shen Xiaoyan felt completely bewildered.

What was going on?

Was he blaming her?

Heaven knows, she had kept her distance from Yan Rulie all along and hadn't touched that Longevity Grass at all.

"Shen Xiaoyan, you asked me to take out the Longevity Grass, and then the Longevity Grass dissipated. You say it wasn't you, do you think I'll believe you?"

Indeed, as soon as Yan Rulie spoke, he shifted the blame to Shen Xiaoyan.

Shen Xiaoyan felt speechless and rolled her eyes.

"Enough, let's not beat around the bush. If you want to fight, I'll see you through to the end. If not, get lost from here and don't bother us." Lin Xin interrupted Yan Rulie and said.

Yan Rulie's eyes widened upon hearing this. He stared at Lin Xin for a long time but said nothing.

It wasn't that he was afraid of bullies and preyed on the weak; it was just that the gap between them was too large. He couldn't possibly charge to his death when he knew he was no match.

Seeing that he remained silent, Lin Xin then released Long Ting, who had been pinned in mid-air.

Long Ting had no defenses. Suddenly being released, his body, out of control, directly fell to the ground.

Feeling as if his entire body had fallen apart, Long Ting grimaced in pain and remained still for a long time.

Seeing this, Long Xuan hurried forward to help Long Ting up. However, she still remembered to thank Shen Xiaoyan.

She understood very well that if not for Shen Xiaoyan's words earlier, Lin Xin would not have released Long Ting at all.

Hearing Long Xuan's apology, Shen Xiaoyan felt surprised.

Had Long Xuan actually matured?

She was even apologizing, and the object of her apology was herself. They were not sworn enemies, but they were close.

Shen Xiaoyan looked at Long Xuan for a long time, still unable to understand why she was acting this way, and finally decided not to think about it anymore.

No matter the reason, she was originally too lazy to pay attention to her. If she didn't bother her in the future, she would truly be happy for some peace.

Turning around, Shen Xiaoyan looked at Yi Zixie and the others.

Seeing their tired faces, Shen Xiaoyan decided to return first.

With this in mind, Shen Xiaoyan leaned in and whispered to Zhen Lingrong.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Lingrong naturally had no objections. Holding Shen Xiaoyan and Shen Xiaoming's hands, they returned the way they came, not caring whether the people behind them would follow.

Zheng Wei, however, lagged a step behind, walking alongside Yi Zixie.

Yi Zixie looked at the figures of Zhen Lingrong, Shen Xiaoyan, and Shen Xiaoming with confusion, then transmitted a message to Zheng Wei, "What's going on?"

Didn't they just recognize each other?

How had their relationship become so good?

No one knew better than him the relationship between Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei.

If they weren't inseparable, they were close.

Now, Shen Xiaoyan had abandoned Zheng Wei and gone with Zhen Lingrong. This truly puzzled Yi Zixie.

Hearing his question, Zheng Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Had it been easy for him recently?

His own wife wanted to spend all her time with another person. Although that person was a woman, and his wife's own mother, was it really okay to discard him, her husband, like this?

Unfortunately, he couldn't say anything. The frustration in his heart was imaginable.

Even more helpless was that no one seemed to find anything wrong with this. Even Shen Xiaoming, though usually quiet, always stayed by Shen Xiaoyan and Zhen Lingrong's side.

Finally, he had met Yi Zixie, and Yi Zixie had immediately shown concern for him. How could this not move Zheng Wei!