Chapter 285: Yan Que and the Immortal Grass

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"Here, it's for you." Zeng Yi reluctantly pulled out the bamboo sword hanging from his waist and tossed it to Ning Rongrong.

"Huh?"

The sudden change in Zeng Yi's attitude caught Ning Rongrong off guard. She looked at the bamboo sword flying towards her and hurriedly caught it with some clumsiness.

Ning Rongrong held the bamboo sword in her hands, and though it was made of bamboo, it felt unexpectedly heavy. She lifted her head, astonished, and looked at Zeng Yi. "Are you really giving it to me?"

"Didn't you say you wanted it?"

"But this is yours, isn't it? If you give it to me, then don't you need it anymore?" Ning Rongrong asked, puzzled. Although she also wanted such a sword, forcibly taking Zeng Yi's last weapon was something she couldn't bring herself to do.

Zeng Yi didn't mind and said "I only have this bamboo sword on me. Since you want it, I can only give it to you, right?"

Ning Rongrong looked at the bamboo sword in her hand, struggling with her decision. After thinking for a while, she decided to give up. "Forget it, since this is your last bamboo sword, I won't take it."

Saying that, Ning Rongrong walked forward and returned the bamboo sword to Zeng Yi.

Ning Rongrong's action surprised Chen Xin. In his impression, the little princess would always get whatever she wanted, even if she had to resort to various methods of coaxing and crying. But this time, she actually chose to voluntarily give up.

It seems that Rongrong has indeed grown up and become more sensible. Chen Xin felt gratified as he looked at his precious granddaughter.

However, Zeng Yi did not reach out to take the bamboo sword she handed back. Instead, he said "Who said this was my last bamboo sword?"

"Huh?" Ning Rongrong was confused by Zeng Yi's words. "Didn't you just say that this was your last bamboo sword?"

"Well, actually, I still have some materials left to make another bamboo sword. So, you can accept this one without worries."

"Really? Are you sure you want to give it to me?" Ning Rongrong's eyes filled with joy. This bamboo sword had always been carried and used by Zeng Yi, and it already carried his sword intent. Even though it was made of bamboo, Ning Rongrong could still clearly feel its sharp and cold aura.

"Don't want it? Then give it back to me." Zeng Yi reached out to take back the bamboo sword from Ning Rongrong's embrace, implying he would reclaim it.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong quickly avoided Zeng Yi's hand and held the bamboo sword close to her chest like a treasure. "I want it! Why would I not want it? Since you promised to give it to me, it's my sword now, hehe." With that, Ning Rongrong showed a happy smile to Zeng Yi.

This was a sword that Zeng Yi had used, unlike the one he gave to Zhuqing and Yan Que. Even though it was made of bamboo, Ning Rongrong could feel the sharpness emanating from it.

"Hehehe." Zeng Yi watched Ning Rongrong stand there, hugging the bamboo sword tightly in her arms, lowering her head and letting out a silly laugh as if she had been enchanted.

For some reason, Zeng Yi felt a chill run down his spine.

Is she a pervert?

"By the way, little Yan Que, the Master also has something for you." Zeng Yi suddenly remembered the immortal grass he had in his spatial bracelet, which he had prepared for Yan Que.

"Another gift for me?" Yan Que couldn't help but look at her Master. "But Master, you've already given me a very good gift, and Yan Que is already satisfied."

Zeng Yi reached out and rubbed his disciple's head, saying "This was specially prepared for you by Master. Just accept it."

Saying that, Zeng Yi revealed a mysterious smile. "Moreover, this gift is very important to you."

Yan Que didn't know when she snapped out of her thoughts, but upon hearing Zeng Yi's words, she curiously leaned closer and said "What important gift? Take it out, let us see."

Zeng Yi took out a delicate white jade box from his spatial bracelet and slowly opened it in front of the three curious gazes.

At the moment the box opened, Chen Xin felt the spiritual energy around him become denser. A faint fragrance permeated the air, calming everyone's hearts.

This object is extraordinary! Chen Xin tightly focused on the jade box in Zeng Yi's hand, even before it completely opened, he had a certain certainty in his heart. He became even more interested in the gift Zeng Yi gave to Yan Que.

The box fully opened, and under the curious gaze of the three, a beautiful plant lay silently inside. Its pristine white leaves were adorned with a few crystal-clear water droplets.

Everyone could feel the surrounding spiritual energy becoming denser, seemingly converging towards the plant. A layer of milky-white mist began to float around the plant, giving it an otherworldly appearance.

"Isn't this the Immortal Grass?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed. After seeing it, she immediately understood what Zeng Yi's gift was. Could it be similar to the immortal grass Tang San gave her?

"Is this the Immortal Grass?" Chen Xin heard Ning Rongrong's exclamation and asked in disbelief. He had heard Ning Rongrong talk about the Immortal Grass before, a phenomenal object that greatly improved her spirit power and caused her spirit to evolve. Now that he was witnessing this extraordinary object himself, his excitement grew.

"What's a Immortal Grass?" Only Yan Que, who had no knowledge of the Immortal Grass, asked in confusion.

Zeng Yi smiled and said "This thing should only exist in heaven, how could it be known in the mortal world? You just need to know that it will greatly help you."

Ning Rongrong looked at Zeng Yi and asked "Did Third Brother give you this Immortal Grass?"

"That's right. After I gave the Star Sword Grass to Little Zhu, Tang San gave me another Immortal Grass, which is the Water Fairy Jade Orchid. But I didn't take it. I planned to give it to you, Yan Que." Zeng Yi explained.

"I see." Ning Rongrong nodded. She had thought that Zeng Yi would lose the Immortal Grass that originally belonged to him after he gave it away. But it turned out that he received another one.

However, why did he give away the Immortal Grass again?

First it was Zhuqing, now it's Little Yan Que. Zeng Yi really does care for his disciples.

Ning Rongrong looked at the Water Fairy Jade Orchid in Zeng Yi's hands and muttered to herself. Only Zeng Yi could do such a thing. Knowing the powerful effects of the Immortal Grass, no one else would give it away.

Zeng Yi handed the Immortal Grass to Yan Que and said "This Immortal Grass is a gift from your Master. Once you consume it, your strength will greatly increase, as well as have the effect of enhancing your cultivation aptitude without any side effects."

Yan Que stared blankly at the Immortal Grass in front of her, momentarily forgetting to reach out and take it.

"Such a precious Immortal Grass, why doesn't Master use it himself?" Yan Que understood the effects of the Immortal Grass from Zeng Yi's words and asked in confusion.

Seeing that Yan Que seemed to want to give the Immortal Grass to him, Zeng Yi laughed and said "My strength is already very powerful, and I don't need the Immortal Grass that much. Besides, didn't you say that you wanted to catch up to my footsteps? Just like this, you won't be able to keep up with my cultivation. By consuming this Immortal Grass, you'll have more opportunities."

The Immortal Grass not only enhances spirit power without any side effects but also changes one's cultivation aptitude. Just look at the seven members of Shrek who, after consuming the Immortal Grass, had an incredibly rapid cultivation. Zeng Yi's disciple, Yan Que, had a remarkable inherent talent among the Shrek Seven Devils, surpassing the others except for Tang San. With her superior elemental martial spirit and innate ninth-level spirit power, she could already stand above most.

Now, at only nine years old, if she consumed the Immortal Grass, then by the time she turned twelve, she would at least reach the rank of Spirit Ancestor.

A Spirit Ancestor at twelve, there was no one like that on the whole continent.

But what if she becomes a Spirit King at twelve? Would that be considered a monster?

Thinking that she was his disciple, Zeng Yi felt proud.

Zeng Yi reached out and touched Yan Que's head. "Accept it. Don't waste my goodwill."

"Yes, Yan Que will definitely not disappoint Master's kindness. I will work harder in cultivating and become a strong like Master in the future." Yan Que accepted the Immortal Grass and pledged.

Please don't work any harder. There is no one in the sect more diligent than you.

Upon hearing Yan Que's pledge, Chen Xin couldn't help but secretly complain. The level of diligence of his Grand Disciple was beyond his imagination. He had never seen a child in that family who could devote themselves to cultivation like her. Sometimes he watched her and felt sorry for her. However, this child had a stubborn disposition, and he couldn't persuade her.

Following her Master's advice, Yan Que began consuming the Immortal Grass and cultivating.

Zeng Yi, Chen Xin, and Ning Rongrong stood by her side, safeguarding her.

In this way, the three of them watched over Yan Que, chatted, and enjoyed each other's company until darkness fell. It was only then that Yan Que showed signs of progress.

Hoo~

A wave of spirit power emanated from Yan Que's body, instantly grabbing Zeng Yi's attention.

When they looked, they saw Yan Que, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly open her eyes. The moment she opened her eyes, it seemed as if a ray of light shot out, graceful and ethereal.

The three of them stared at Yan Que, astonished by the spirit power fluctuations emanating from her body. They knew that Yan Que's spirit power level had greatly increased, but they had already expected that, so it wasn't what surprised them.

What shocked them was Yan Que's appearance. Her originally healthy wheat-colored skin had now become fair and porcelain-like, like lamb fat. The freckles on her cheeks had also disappeared. Yan Que's original appearance wasn't particularly beautiful, just plain and ordinary, far inferior to beauties like Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. But now, there had been some changes. Perhaps it was due to her fairer and more tender skin, combined with the disappearance of the freckles. Now, her appearance was at least a seven out of ten.

Maybe it's true that "fair complexion can cover up one hundred ugliness."