Chapter 154: Innocence is a Crime in Itself
This was indeed mass-produced by Wang Qingchu… she had created many bracelets, which, from the beginning, were prepared for certain people.
As for her definition of “certain people”…
In short, Wang Qingchu gave a bracelet to Liu Mengli. Liu Mengli was a little overwhelmed by the favor, but she did not refuse. This was her senior brother’s sister! A relative of Mingyan, so of course, she must be a good person!
So, Liu Mengli accepted it.
The size of the bracelet was not actually suitable for Liu Mengli. Although her growth rate was different from ordinary people, the bracelet was designed for adult women. Even though the bracelet itself was designed to be relatively small, it was still a bit too large for Liu Mengli. But this was something made by a half-step Human King who had attained the Dao in an alternative way. After Liu Mengli took the bracelet, it automatically shrank to a size that fit her perfectly.
Liu Mengli blinked, finding it very magical. She quickly looked at Wang Qingchu and thanked her.
Wang Qingchu’s smile was sweet. The three of them did not delay. After Liu Mengli accepted the bracelet, Wang Qingchu directly brought the two of them to the Rain Terrace Blessed Land.
Mingyan felt the concentration of spiritual energy around him drop drastically and couldn’t help but feel a little emotional. In truth, it is very difficult for places like these Blessed Lands to rise up. They are inferior to any prominent family or Sacred Land in every aspect. To cultivate here for a lifetime, one does not have the possibility of attaining the Dao. This world is truly cruel.
He looked around. This was the mountainside of the Rain Terrace Blessed Land, a training ground where many disciples were sparring.
No one noticed the sudden appearance of the three of them. Mingyan did not stay here either. During his time at the Rain Terrace Blessed Land, although he had been quite popular, he had no deep friendships. It was better not to disturb them.
The three of them disappeared on the spot. This time, they appeared in the elder’s courtyard of the Rain Terrace Blessed Land. To be precise, they appeared in front of Liu Mengli’s father, Liu Yunfeng.
Liu Yunfeng was standing under an ancient tree in the courtyard, practicing some kind of cultivation method. He saw the three people who had suddenly appeared and was shocked. Just as he became guarded, he found that two of them were familiar faces.
“Dad!” Liu Mengli waved in surprise and ran to Liu Yunfeng. “Dad, I’m back!”
“Girl!” Liu Yunfeng was also a little surprised. He reached out, wanting to touch her head, but his hand stopped halfway. He smiled. “Aiyo, my girl has already grown up. I can’t treat you like a child anymore~”
“Hehe… Dad, look over there. Who’s back?” Liu Mengli giggled, pointing her finger in Mingyan’s direction. Liu Yunfeng’s gaze followed.
Mingyan bowed to Liu Yunfeng. “Master, I’m back…”
“…You’ve already graduated, Mingyan. You don’t have to call me master anymore. Besides, your current cultivation has already surpassed mine,” Liu Yunfeng smiled. “You’re really promising!”
Mingyan was a little embarrassed, and Liu Yunfeng’s gaze finally turned to Wang Qingchu, who was shrouded in mist, a little curious. “This is…?”
“Dad, that’s Senior Brother’s sister,” Liu Mengli introduced. But she didn’t know much about Wang Qingchu either and could only introduce her to this extent. Wang Qingchu temporarily dispersed the mist, revealing her true face. She smiled slightly at Liu Yunfeng, which counted as a greeting.
Liu Yunfeng was not charmed by Wang Qingchu. He was a devoted person; even though Liu Mengli’s mother had been gone for many years, his heart still held only his deceased wife. Hearing that this was Mingyan’s sister, Liu Yunfeng was a little surprised, and then felt happy for Mingyan.
He did not ask too much about these things. Not long after, the sect master, Xia Yanming, who seemed to have felt the movement, appeared here.
Xia Yanming looked at the three of them and first noticed Wang Qingchu. Perhaps Liu Yunfeng couldn’t feel it, but as a Tai Yi, Xia Yanming vaguely felt a pressure from Wang Qingchu. This person’s cultivation must be very terrifying. Then, he looked at Mingyan, a little stunned, because he found that Mingyan’s cultivation had actually reached the Tai Yi Realm…?
He had cultivated so hard for so long, and it was only because of the opportunity from the Huang family that he had broken through to the Tai Yi Realm. How long had passed, and Mingyan was already at the same cultivation level as him… such a speed was truly incredible…
Mingyan did not waste words. Seeing Xia Yanming appear, Mingyan bowed to him and then explained his reason for returning.
Hearing this, Xia Yanming was a little emotional. “I’m afraid this is also the last time you’ll be back…”
Mingyan was silent for a while and said, “I have a gift I want to give to the Rain Terrace Blessed Land.”
After speaking, Mingyan looked at Wang Qingchu. With a flick of her jade-like finger, a scripture emitting a golden light appeared in mid-air, then flew into Xia Yanming’s hand.
“This is…?” Xia Yanming took the scripture, a little puzzled, and looked at Wang Qingchu and Mingyan.
“This is a Human King-level scripture,” Mingyan said. “This is a gift for the Rain Terrace Blessed Land. I hope that with this scripture, the Rain Terrace Blessed Land can cultivate more outstanding talents.”
“Human King-level?!” Both Xia Yanming and Liu Yunfeng were greatly shocked. Xia Yanming hesitated for a moment and politely refused, “Such a precious gift, I cannot accept it. Besides, the Rain Terrace Blessed Land does not have the ability to protect it. What if it is lost in our hands…”
“With Wind Spirit Moon Shadow here, you don’t have to worry about this problem at all,” Mingyan shook his head. He knew that Xia Yanming had refused not only because this book was exceptionally precious, but also because of the principle—an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth. Without the necessary power, possessing such an item would likely bring a fatal disaster if word got out.
A Human King-level scripture was an invaluable treasure for Blessed Lands, families, and rogue cultivators below the level of a Sacred Land. They were just a small Blessed Land, and their strongest was still him, a Tai Yi Realm cultivator…
Xia Yanming had wanted to say that Wind Spirit Moon Shadow would not always protect the Rain Terrace Blessed Land, but then he remembered that Mingyan was, at this moment, the future successor of Wind Spirit Moon Shadow. As long as Mingyan was around, the Rain Terrace Blessed Land could be at ease for at least a few thousand years…
So, after hesitating for a while, Xia Yanming considered the immense benefits this Human King-level scripture would bring to the entire Rain Terrace Blessed Land and finally accepted it.
After accepting the gift, Xia Yanming solemnly thanked Mingyan. In his opinion, Mingyan’s actions had long since far exceeded the investment the Rain Terrace Blessed Land had made in him…
After that, Mingyan stayed at the Rain Terrace Blessed Land for a day, letting the father and daughter, Liu Mengli and Liu Yunfeng, have a good talk. Finally, Wang Qingchu took Mingyan and the reluctant Liu Mengli away from the Rain Terrace Blessed Land and returned to Wind Spirit Moon Shadow.
After that, Wang Qingchu also brought Yue Wu Xia over. Mingyan also notified Jade Peony, preparing to go to the Sheng Yuan Dynasty.
