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Chapter 17 Wounded by Wine and Women? Quit Drinking!
Looking at the description of the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus, Chen Yao's eyes shone with increasing fervor. Although the book spoke of it in a mystical way, Chen Yao could easily see that this was a celestial herb that matched his nature and could help him undergo a complete transformation.
However, as Chen Yao's gaze gradually turned to the herb's place of origin, the smile on his face gradually froze.
The description stated that the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus could only be born in a desolate place where extreme Yin energy converged!
A desolate place where extreme Yin energy converged?
This description sounded so much like the underworld!
If he were in the underworld, what use would he have for that worthless herb?
Chen Yao couldn't help but want to curse!
Regardless of whether the place described in the book was the underworld or not, Dugu Bo's vibrant herb garden didn't seem like a place capable of nurturing the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus.
Chen Yao's face betrayed his disappointment, his expression somber as he reluctantly turned the page describing the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus Ground…
"Bang!"
A moment later, Chen Yao closed the book, his face filled with dejection. Clearly, he hadn't found any satisfactory immortal herbs.
But this dejection quickly vanished, replaced by a stubbornness.
"Damn it, I refuse to believe it! Since there are no suitable immortal herbs for me, I'll devour that Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma to strengthen my foundation. Then I'll eat the
Eight-Cornered Profound Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot to harmonize Yin and Yang, making me impervious to water and fire!
Finally, I'll even eat that Autumn Dew to increase my eyesight!
I refuse to believe that after eating so many herbs, I still can't improve my tortoise-like cultivation speed!"
Chen Yao cursed inwardly, but at the same time, he made up his mind. This time, no matter how great the temptation, nothing could change his belief in becoming stronger!
However, although his determination was as firm as a rock at this moment, it seemed that absorbing the immortal herb, in addition to the specific method, also had some hard conditions.
First, there's his soul power; his current level 11 soul power is clearly insufficient.
Then there's physical strength…
Speaking of physical strength, Chen Yao hesitated for a moment, then went to a mirror beside him, looking at his slightly pale face and dark-rimmed eyes.
Chen Yao lowered his head, lost in thought.
However, as he looked down, he noticed his slightly protruding belly.
Suddenly, Chen Yao snapped out of his daze, abruptly raising his head and staring intently at his颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless, haggard, and disfigured) reflection in the mirror, saying fiercely,
"I've been ruined by wine and women, and I'm so haggard! From this day forward, I'll abstain from alcohol!"
With a low growl, Chen Yao's eyes flashed with ferocity, and he threw a punch, smashing the mirror reflecting his haggard image!
"Crack!"
The mirror shattered, shards falling to the ground.
Then, Chen Yao stepped on the broken shards and strode away.
Hearing the commotion inside, Bibi Dong came out. Looking at the empty house and the shattered glass scattered on the floor, Bibi Dong's gaze froze for a moment, muttering,
"My mirror..."
After
leaving Bibi Dong's house, Chen Yao went to the exquisite little building across the street. This was a residence Chen Yao had asked Bibi Dong to apply for from the Pope, but recently he had been indulging in a life of pleasure during the day and spending his nights at Bibi Dong's house.
He had never been to his own new home before!
Inserting the key and pushing open the door, Chen Yao was quite satisfied with the exquisite interior decoration, even his earlier frustration had subsided considerably.
"Excellent, this is where I will rise to become a powerful figure. From this day forward, I will not step out of this door until I reach level 20!"
Chen Yao secretly made a vow in his heart, then sat cross-legged on the soft bed, refining his soul power after a long absence…
Half an hour later, someone spotted our Great Steward Chen at Tianxiang Tower.
He was seen with a beautiful woman in his left arm, chopsticks in his right hand, picking up a piece of translucent meat.
After all, one needs to be well-fed to have the energy to cultivate, right?
…
Late at night, Bibi Dong paced back and forth in her house, occasionally glancing at the clock, her expression complex and her mind uneasy.
"That damned beast, it's already half an hour later than usual, why hasn't he come yet?"
Bibi Dong was conflicted, constantly telling herself that she was afraid that if she went to sleep early, Chen Yao might suddenly attack and disturb her sleep, hence her anxiety.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, quickly walked to the window, and looked towards the small building she had applied for for Chen Yao.
Sure enough, it was brightly lit!
"Has he... found a new lover?"
Bibi Dong's brows furrowed suddenly. Clearly, in her mind, Chen Yao's sudden absence from her couldn't be for anything serious.
Logically, she should feel relieved, after all, she wouldn't be defiled by that beast anymore.
But for some reason, a sudden impulse welled up within her, an urge to rush to Chen Yao's house and tear every female creature in it to shreds!
But Bibi Dong clearly didn't want to admit the bitterness in her heart, even though she was alone.
"Hmph, this is fine too, saves me from that beast disturbing my peace!"
Bibi Dong stared at the brightly lit building, her face dark, and with a cold laugh, she turned and swayed her increasingly voluptuous and graceful figure as she walked towards the bedroom.
That night, Bibi Dong was not beside the gradually familiar figure and warm body temperature.
At the same time, images of Chen Yao making love with a beautiful woman kept flashing through her mind.
This caused Bibi Dong immense emotional turmoil, fluctuating between intense hatred and overwhelming sorrow, leaving her utterly exhausted and sleepless all night!
The next morning, Bibi Dong finally couldn't hold on any longer. She got out of bed, walked to the window, and stared at the small house with its ever-burning light, her eyes dark with rage. Looking at the house, its light never fading, she gritted her teeth and muttered,
"Damn beast, just you wait! Next time, even if you beg me on your knees, you'll never set foot here again!"
With that, Bibi Dong dragged her weary body, staggering back to bed.
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Just as Bibi Dong was filled with anticipation, wanting to see Chen Yao's regretful expression as she blocked him outside, a whole month had passed!
During this month, apart from that small house with its ever-burning light, there had been no further contact with Chen Yao; she was as if she were dead!
At this moment, Bibi Dong's dark circles were even more pronounced than a month ago, her hair was disheveled, and her mental state was clearly poor.
She had once again walked to the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, the one she had stopped, lingered, and gazed at countless times this month.
Her delicate hands clenched tightly, and behind her seemed to swirl a cloud of resentful black energy, so dense it was almost tangible, sending chills down one's spine.
A venomous glint flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at the small house not far away, its lights already on, her mind preoccupied with some terrifying thought.
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