Li Xiaonan slowly exhaled, releasing a breath of fatigue.
After a day of inducing birth, he felt dizzy and lightheaded, clearly a result of excessive consumption of Golden Yuan Power.
Images of the Creator God creating life flashed through his mind, making him realize just how far he was from the divine.
"Xiao Nan, you're amazing! Your methods are almost godlike!" Yun Xinghe flew to Li Xiaonan's side, handing him a bottle of elixir.
Li Xiaonan tilted his head back and swallowed the entire contents like candy.
He chuckled, "Come on, don't tease me. That method of creation was indeed a Divine Technique, but I'm nowhere near a god—at most, I'm just a charlatan!"
"Even if you're a charlatan, you're one with real skills! The Cloud Sky Pavilion is now overflowing with Celestial Aura, all thanks to you!"
As Li Xiaonan catalyzed the elixir in his stomach, he gazed at the ground covered in lush greenery, the Celestial Aura thick and almost viscous, resembling liquid.
A smile crept onto his lips as he turned to Mei Chunhui beside him. "Ancestor, does Phoenix Nine Heavens sell genuine products? After all, we aren't short on these herbs!"
The method of inducing birth through Divine Technique was indiscriminate; whether it was ordinary celestial herbs or precious Immortal Spirit Mushrooms, they all grew at the same speed.
"Alright, I'll take care of it right now!"
"Chun Chun, wait a moment." Yun Xinghe called out to Mei Chunhui and added, "Spread the word that the elixirs sold by Phoenix Nine Heavens and Golden Jade Good Fortune can affect one's cultivation if taken long-term."
"Yes! Master!"
Li Xiaonan smiled and said, "You're ruthless, big brother. This move doesn't cost anything at all."
"That's because you came up with the brilliant idea of creating an alternate account. We dominate both the high-end and low-end markets, leaving Golden Jade Good Fortune in a tough spot!"
Yun Moyu frowned at the two of them and scoffed, "Is it really interesting to praise each other like that?"
Li Yun and the others replied in unison, "Absolutely!"
"Haha! Are you ready, brother? I'll teleport you over!"
Li Xiaonan swallowed another bottle of elixir, nodded, and said, "Almost ready!"
Yun Xinghe looked at him with a black line above his head. "With my current cultivation level, I wouldn't dare consume elixirs like that. Your capacity for Celestial Energy is truly astonishing."
Li Xiaonan nodded and explained, "I just broke through with my Harmony Technique. Compared to before, it's indeed doubled. Plus, birthing consumes a lot of True Essence." After saying that, he swallowed another bottle.
In the blink of an eye, Li Xiaonan consumed what would take an ordinary immortal a hundred years to use up.
"Then I'll send you over. Be careful and try to avoid direct confrontations. If you really have to fight, crush the Jade Talisman, and I'll bring people over for a group attack!"
Li Xiaonan took the Jade Talisman, silently nodded, but in his heart, he had already made up his mind that no matter what, he could not involve his big brother or the Mei Family's ancestors in this matter.
"Brother, let's go!"
"Mm!" Yun Xinghe's hands transformed in countless ways, enveloping Li Xiaonan in a cascade of white light.
A few breaths later, Li Xiaonan vanished into thin air.
In the next moment, Li Xiaonan appeared in another place, staring blankly at his surroundings.
What a breathtaking scene of towering mountains and soaring birds, completely different from the Little Black house he had imagined.
A rich Celestial Aura lingered around the familiar archway, and the three powerful characters on the plaque shone particularly brightly in the sunlight.
Li Xiaonan muttered the three large characters on the plaque: "Cloud... Sky... Pavilion... Oh no! Brother, you tricked me again!"
Even with his limited perception, Li Xiaonan recognized this place—the entrance to Cloud Sky Pavilion.
"Xiao Nan!" A crisp call pulled the nearly furious Li Xiaonan back to reality.
He turned in surprise to see a woman standing across from him, dressed in a vibrant red dress.
She displayed a radiant smile, like a burst of passionate flames sweeping toward him.
"Yanrong!" Li Xiaonan exclaimed excitedly as he embraced her.
After a long while, Li Xiaonan noticed that Ling Kui was nowhere to be seen, and he couldn't help but ask, "Yanrong, where is Ling?"
Li Yanrong's large, round apricot eyes turned into two crescent moons as she smiled and said, "Are you worried? Don't worry, Sister Ling is safe right now. She'll probably arrive here in about a month."
Li Xiaonan nodded blankly and wrapped his arm around Li Yanrong's slender waist as they walked towards the pavilion.
"Yanrong, how did you find this place? You and Ling Kui didn't run into any bad people, did you?"
"Don't be silly! There aren't that many bad people around. We ran into Lingwu Uncle's distant cousin, which delayed us. Sister Ling knew you were worried about us, so she sent me ahead to find you. I really had to put in a lot of effort to track you down!"
Li Xiaonan chuckled foolishly and said, "Yeah, I was really worried about you guys!"
"You were worried about Sister Ling, weren't you?" Li Yanrong's eyes sparkled, and a hint of sadness flashed across her face.
"Who said that! I was worried about you too! Let me see if you've gained weight or lost weight!" Li Xiaonan exclaimed as he took Li Yanrong's hand and spun her around.
He couldn't help but frown and said with concern, "You've lost weight... Why aren't you taking care of yourself properly?"
"Don't you like girls who are slim and delicate? As long as my chest hasn't shrunk, it's fine!" Li Yanrong laughed as she pulled Li Xiaonan's hand to her chest while gently rubbing his brow with her soft white fingers.
"Xiao Nan! What are you doing here?" Yun Xinghe happened to glance over just as he was about to return to the Meditation Room for seclusion and saw the two of them showing affection in the courtyard.
Li Xiaonan replied gloomily, "What am I doing here? Isn't it because you summoned me!"
Yun Xinghe was taken aback and said, "Is this your sister-in-law?"
Li Xiaonan nodded and replied, "We ran into each other at the door." He then pulled Li Yanrong closer and said, "This is my elder brother!"
"Yanrong pays her respects to elder brother," Li Yanrong said as she bowed slightly.
Yun Xinghe nodded in a daze, his foolish expression mirroring that of Li Xiaonan.
Clearing his throat, he said, "Well, Xiao Nan, I've recently gained some insights while practicing Spatial Law. Come with me to the Meditation Room!"
Li Xiaonan agreed and called over the Central Twins, entrusting Li Yanrong to them.
"Yanrong, I'll be back soon! You should go rest in your room for a bit; we can have a good chat tonight!" As he spoke, his hand inadvertently brushed against Li Yanrong's curvy figure.
Li Yanrong's face flushed as she shyly replied, "Okay, I'll wait for you."
The two men exchanged glances before teleporting to the Meditation Room.
"Elder brother, are you messing with me?" Li Xiaonan asked before Yun Xinghe could say anything.
"Who’s messing with you? Didn't I help you get close to your wife?"
"Yes, but the ring I gave you isn’t for this girl! It’s for another girl who isn’t nearby!"
Yun Xinghe was taken aback, furrowing his brows. "There are only two possibilities: either that girl is nearby, or the ring is on this girl."
Li Xiaonan also frowned and plopped down on the ground. "Brother, have you heard about Spirit Weapon having a distant cousin?"
"Of course I have. You should know that the relationships within the dragon clan are always complicated. Not to mention distant relatives; there could even be brothers and fathers involved... Why do you suddenly ask about this?"
"Just now, Yanrong told me that after they were transported away, they encountered someone from the dragon clan and had a pleasant conversation. Do you think that's true?"
Yun Xinghe raised an eyebrow. "What? Are you doubting your wife?"
Li Xiaonan scratched his head, his brows knitting together in worry. "It's not that I'm doubting her; it's just that the current situation is far from what we initially speculated. Plus, I have this uneasy feeling in my heart, as if something bad is about to happen."
Yun Xinghe nodded. "I called you to the Meditation Room for this reason. Right now, there are two possibilities: one is that our previous assumptions were wrong, meaning what your wife said is true—after being sucked into the Time-Space Rift, she encountered someone from the dragon clan."
"And the second possibility?"
Yun Xinghe lightly bit his lip, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. "The second possibility is that our assumptions are correct, and your wife has been threatened! In that case, the mastermind behind this must have ulterior motives!"
The conversation between Yun and Li did not last long.
When Li Xiaonan left the Meditation Room, it was just afternoon. The sun shone brightly, yet it failed to warm Li Xiaonan's heart.
He felt a chill run through him and couldn't help but shiver.
It seemed that something was about to be lost...
A heavy feeling weighed on his chest, starkly contrasting with the clear blue sky above.
He slowly exhaled and walked toward the room where Li Yanrong was.
From a distance, he could hear the cheerful chatter of a group of girls. As he focused his gaze, he saw that all the sisters were present, including Lu Shang.
The five girls were laughing and sipping tea when Lu Shang suddenly turned around and exclaimed, "Sisters, look! Brother Li is here!"
The sisters cast gentle glances at Li Xiaonan, their faces, each with a different charm, radiating beauty and happiness.
Li Xiaonan took a deep breath and smiled as he entered the room. "What are you all talking about? You seem so happy!"
"Yanrong is sharing her experiences from this past while! It's been so interesting!" Li Baobao said with a smile, pulling Li Xiaonan's hand to make space for him.
"Is that so?" Li Xiaonan replied dismissively. He looked at the girls and said, "You all really are something. Yanrong just got back; she must be exhausted. Why are you bothering her with all this chatter? With such nice weather, why not take a nap or meditate instead? You're wasting time!"
"Hmph!" Yun Moyu crossed her arms and snorted. "Don't say it so nicely. You just want to be alone with Sister Yanrong, right? Sisters, let's go!"
The group of girls giggled at Li Xiaonan as they filed out of the room, and the last to leave, Lu Shang, made sure to close the door behind her.
With a single breath, it was as if nothing had ever happened.
Li Xiaonan cleared his throat and prepared a fresh cup of tea for Li Yanrong. He walked slowly behind her, gently kneading her slender shoulders.
"Yanrong... I miss you..."
"I miss you too..."
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brow and embraced her tightly from behind. "You've lost weight; you must have endured a lot. Your silly brother has grown up now, and I can take care of you. Whatever happens, just leave it to me, okay?"
Tears welled in Li Yanrong's eyes, almost spilling over. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions.
"What could possibly happen to me? Just being by your side makes me so happy! But if I really had to say there’s something to resolve... Xiao Nan, let’s work on Obedient Dragon II!"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback for a moment but then smiled as he lifted Li Yanrong into his arms. "Alright!"
Li Yanrong buried her head low, gently leaning against Li Xiaonan's embrace.
Xiao Nan, soon, very soon, you will be able to reunite with Sister Ling!
I want to tell you the truth about everything, but... I'm sorry... I can't... As long as I can obtain the Harmony Technique...
A glimmer of light flashed in her eyes as she smiled softly at Li Xiaonan, slowly letting go of her red dress.
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