Chapter 79: Seven and Eight Always Bring Benefits The Netizens Were Right
Before Dugu Yan could even speak, Dugu Bo was already one step ahead.
"Kid, Han Li, are you really that rich?"
"What do you think? This kid probably has more wealth than I do now."
"Of course, it's all earned by himself. The so called 'secret medicine' your granddaughter is about to take tomorrow? He developed it. Then, he chose to sell it to Spirit Hall. Do you really think he lacks money?" Guang Ling answered casually.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan exchanged a look and fell silent. Compared to Han Li, they, as grandfather and granddaughter, were practically useless.
"Senior, Yan , don't listen to Master exaggerating. I only made a little money. Besides, we're all on the same side now. Senior, you probably don't care for my small offerings, but Yan is essentially leaving her home to follow us to Spirit City. A mere simulated training ground of course, I can afford it."
Han Li sat up from his reclining chair, giving them a sincere smile.
Looking at that familiar expression, which they had seen countless times before, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan suddenly felt it was different this time, it seemed to shine with the glow of gold soul coins and cultivation resources.
The night passed without incident.
As the morning sun shone through the mist over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, everyone gradually emerged from their cultivation.
Han Li stretched, loosening his stiff legs after meditating for hours, and walked outside.
Perhaps due to the recent stimulation of his martial soul's energy, his recovery was progressing even faster than expected. At this rate, he would be fully recovered in just five more days.
Today was the scheduled day for Dugu Yan to take the "secret medicine" a good excuse to take a break.
After a quick wash, he headed up to the platform.
"Good morning, Senior. Good morning, Yan ."
As soon as he emerged, he saw the grandfather and granddaughter already waiting in front of the wooden hut.
Seeing his arrival, Dugu Bo wasted no time and immediately leaped down toward the valley below, giving them space. From the direction he took, he was probably heading to see Guang Ling.
"Yan , have you prepared everything?"
Han Li smiled as he double checked with Dugu Yan.
"Relax, it's all here."
Dugu Yan patted the pouch hanging at her waist, indicating she was ready.
"Alright, then let's go inside."
Han Li tilted his chin, gesturing toward the wooden hut behind her.
"Sure, little brother."
Dugu Yan, ever the product of her time at the infamous "playground" that was Tian Dou Imperial Academy, took his words and ran with them. She playfully threw him a flirtatious wink before stepping into the hut, even curling her finger to beckon him forward.
Han Li ignored her antics and simply followed her inside.
After spending time together, they had grown familiar, and Han Li had gotten used to her personality.
Dugu Yan had two modes: one where she was an elegant lady in front of Dugu Bo, and another when they were alone, where she'd take any chance to tease him just harmless wordplay. Han Li had long since learned to go with the flow.
Once inside, Han Li glanced at the small hole in the ceiling that had been fitted with a piece of transparent glass. Satisfied, he casually shut the door behind him.
"Alright, get on the bed."
Hearing his words, Dugu Yan rolled her eyes but obediently sat cross legged on the bed, awaiting further instructions.
"Close your eyes."
She complied immediately.
A moment of silence filled the room.
Then, through her closed eyelids, she sensed the room brighten, and a wave of heat brushed against her skin.
Soon after, a pungent smell spread through the air Han Li had apparently lit something.
Yet, she did not open her eyes. Instead, she squeezed them shut even tighter.
The next moment, his voice sounded near her ear again.
"Open your mouth."
Instinctively, she did.
"Mm!"
Before she could react, something sticky and hot was shoved into her mouth. Her tongue curled back in reflex.
It was fishy. It was scorching. That was her first impression. A strange taste spread across her tongue, and her immediate reaction was to spit it out.
At that moment, Han Li's voice came again.
"Swallow it and start cultivating immediately."
Suppressing her urge to gag, she forced herself to swallow the strange substance and quickly entered a cultivation state.
Moments later, she sensed a difference from her usual practice. The thing she had swallowed melted into a stream of warmth, coursing through her limbs and strengthening her body.
Outside, Han Li observed her condition. Her face had turned red from the medicinal effects, and the heat radiating from her body had already soaked through her clothes.
After some thought, he took the initiative to step outside, leaving the door open for ventilation.
Out in the open, Han Li reclined on a nearby chair, basking in the sun while monitoring the soul power fluctuations from within the hut.
About half an hour later, the energy within the hut began to stabilize.
Just as Han Li was about to stand up, the hut door burst open, and a figure dashed toward him.
Han Li froze mid movement, glancing up to see Dugu Yan standing before him, blocking the sunlight, her face filled with excitement.
"Uh, Yan "
"Xiao Li, thank you!"
Before he could finish, Dugu Yan grabbed his hand tightly.
"Wait, Yan maybe change your clothes first?"
Han Li awkwardly scratched his nose, tilting his head slightly to indicate her current state.
A breeze passed, carrying some of her body heat away, making her shiver slightly.
Curious, she looked down only to realize that her clothes were completely soaked, clinging to her body and faintly revealing her skin beneath.
She now understood why Han Li had acted so strangely and why she had felt a sudden chill.
Her face instantly turned red.
Glancing at Han Li, who had already turned his head away, she opened her mouth as if to say something but quickly gave up.
She released his hand and bolted back into the hut at full speed.
Bang!
The door slammed shut.
Han Li, now alone, turned his head back toward the sun, squinted for a moment, then simply closed his eyes again and lay back down.
Honestly, this wasn't his fault.
He had already told them to prepare bathwater ahead of time.
He had also left the hut voluntarily.
Who could have expected that, upon finishing her cultivation, Dugu Yan would come running straight to him instead?
(End of Chapter.)
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