Chapter 24: Set Off
At this moment Du Ze, Lu Piao, and others also rushed over.
“Shen Yue, you’re too despicable. Having six people surround Nie Li!” Du Ze felt indignant at injustice. Seeing that Nie Li doesn’t have any issue only then he eased down. Although Nie Li pretended to be in a very miserable state, but the actual fact is that Nie Li doesn’t have any injuries at all.
A crowd of students viewing from far away also criticized Shen Yue’s action.
“I didn’t even do anything to him!” Shen Yue became depressed as he refuted. The explanation was lambasted by everyone.
When Nie Li exchanged looks with Lu Piao and the bunch, Lu Piao suddenly understood.
“Having so many people beating Nie Li up, how would he be fine? Do you want me to try beating you up?” Lu Piao roared pridefully, “Shen Yue, you dare to swear that earlier on, you didn’t get the few of your lackeys to beat Nie Li to death? Even if you want deny it, the lots of students in the school all heard what you’ve said!”
“I did say that, but I really didn’t…” Shen Yue anxiously trying to justify himself.
Xiao Ning’er and Ye Ziyun both looked at Shen Yue with disgust. He actually tried to kill someone in school? He’s simply too outrageous! Ye Ziyun’s image of Shen Yue has simply been dropped to the extreme.
He had been speaking the truth. Although he told his lackeys to beat Nie Li to death, but that’s only casually saying. Killing someone in school is something he absolutely doesn’t dare to do. If he did it, then even Sacred Family wouldn’t be able to cover him!
But for others that are listening to those ruthless words, the meaning naturally wouldn’t be the same!
“Ye Sheng Vice-Principal has arrived!”
“Nie Li, I admit defeat today, you better watch out!” Shen Yue spatted. Then he and his lackeys fled the place.
“Nie Li, are you okay?” Xiao Ning’er had a face full of concern, nervously clutching onto Nie Li’s arm.
“I suffered a little injury, nothing too serious. Luckily you guys arrived early.” Nie Li said, smiling while looking at Xiao Ning’er and Ye Ziyun.
After Xiao Ning’er practised the new cultivation technique. Her complexion and skin became much better. Much more beautiful compared to the past, exuding an indescribable charm from her body. As for Ye Ziyun, she also became more beautiful, slender, elegant, and attractive.
Two beauties, one on the left and right, each possessing beauty not losing to the other.
Seeing Xiao Ning’er’s concern for Nie Li, Ye Zi Yu had a strange feeling.
“It is good that you’re fine.” Ye Ziyun awkwardly laughed.
Seeing this scene, the surrounding boys couldn’t calm down. How good would it be if they were the one getting beaten up and then standing in the middle of these two goddesses. The surrounding girls also noticed for the first time that Nie Li is quite handsome. They couldn’t help taking more glances at Nie Li, feeling that Nie Li is more and more up to their taste. No wonder Nie Li is so popular with the goddesses Ning’er and Ziyun.
Some boys started to hate Nie Li even more, snatching one of the goddesses is enough but he actually snatched two of them! This is too unbearable, why didn’t he get beaten to death by Shen Yue? Seeing the two beauties, their sympathy for Nie Li was thrown far away.
Seeing the beautiful Ye Ziyun besides Nie Li, Xiao Ning’er couldn’t help to feel a sense of crisis within her heart. She knows that the one Nie Li likes is Ye Ziyun, but she couldn’t suppress her strong inner feeling. Nie Li is the first and only boy that stepped into her heart. She thought that only she had notice Nie Li’s talents, hence, she can slowly turn Nie Li’s gaze from Ye Ziyun to her. However she never thought that unknowingly, Nie Li and Ye Ziyun seem to became familiar with each other.
“Nie Li, I’ll help you back class, I’ve brought breakfast for you.” Xiao Ning’er said in a gentle voice with both hands supporting Nie Li. The slightly bulged area in front of her chest were pressed against Nie Li’s arm.
Feeling that softness, Nie Li couldn’t help to have an alluring trouble, awkwardly looking at Ye Ziyun, “Ziyun, I…”
“Since the issue is settled, I should be going!” Ye Ziyun pretended that she didn’t hear it, she turned around and left. She also couldn’t tell what the strange feeling is. She still hasn’t gotten to the degree of falling for Nie Li yet, but she doesn’t know why that when she saw how intimate Xiao Ning’er and Nie Li are, her heart feels uncomfortable.
“Also it isn’t my business,” Ye Ziyun mumbled. Nie Li and Xiao Ning’er can do what they want.
Du Ze and Lu Piao beside smiled weirdly while raising their thumbs up. Nie Li is really capable, actually managed to be get close to the two goddess in the class. Although Ye Ziyun doesn’t have much reaction, but when Nie Li was getting beaten up by Shen Yue’s lackeys, that concern expression on her face can’t be faked.
Far away within the crowd, Shen Fei’s face became gloomy. Seeing how Xiao Ning’er supporting Nie Li and slowly leaving, .
“He dared to go against my Sacred Family and hooked up with my woman? You’re simply tired of living!” crackling sound can be heard from Shen Fei’s tightly clenched fist. He’s the elder brother of Shen Yue and have already reached silver rank. He still has a spot even in the Genius Demon Spiritist class, therefore he wouldn’t put Nie Li in his eyes.
But with the recent events, Nie Li’s standing has already gone completely opposite with Sacred Family.
After returning to the class, although Xiao Ning’er doesn’t want it, Nie Li still returned the hundred thousands demon spirit coins to Xiao Ning’er. Right now for Nie Li. A hundred thousands demon spirit coins isn’t considered anything. As Purple Haze Grass is still selling well. Although the price dropped a little, every pound of Purple Haze Grass still maintained above 200 demon spirit coins. Since within 3 years, Glory City will have continuous demand for Purple Haze Grass, therefore, he can slowly get rid of them.
Nie Li has already become the subject of talk in the school. Whether if it’s going against Sacred Family, or his ambiguous relationship with Xiao Ning’er and Ye Ziyun. All this has made Nie Li the focus attention among students. There are even love letters under his desk placed by girls, expressing their love for him. Within those girls, there are a few with pretty good looks.
Nie Li in his previous life was a nobody with no one paying any attention to him. Having low-sense of presence in school. He never thought that in this life he would be so popular.
Those love letters were gotten rid of by Nie Li, after rebirth, his heart only has Ye Ziyun. How could these girls be compared to Ye Ziyun? After all, Nie Li and Ye Ziyun have experienced life and death in the previous life together. As for Xiao Ning’er, Nie Li is more than willing to become good friends with her.
With the constant practising of [Heavenly God Technique] Nie Li’s soul force has been rapidly rising. Believing that in two months time, would be more then enough to allow Nie Li to be reborn.
[TL : Reborn as in change from weak ass dude to talented dude]
[Editor: No foul words you ass!]
Every night, Nie Li would take one Soul Assembling Pill and Spiritual Enhancing Pill. Then soak himself in Purple Haze Grass liquid medicine. This allowed his soul force to receive the maximum nourishment.
Other than practising soul force, Nie Li also trained various physical enhancing his physical strength. Although practising soul force can also strengthen the physical body, but practising is still necessary to strengthen the body. Upon reaching silver rank, demon spiritist would be able to integrate demon spirit in their soul realm. The stronger the physical body, the more powerful the demon spirit that one can integrate into their soul realm. If the physical body is too weak, it can easily explode from the overflowing demon spirit power.
A lot of demon spiritist would cram train their physical body after reaching silver rank and having a choice of demon spirit, but by that time would already too late.
Nie Li wants to lay his foundation starting now. Everyday running, mountain climbing and weight training.
In a blink of an eye, two days has passed. Nie Li’s soul force already reached 76, estimated that in a few days, he would be able to reach 1-star bronze rank like Du Ze and Lu Piao.
Third day morning.
Chen Linjian and bunch had already been waiting in the Library.
Other than Chen Linjian, Ye Ziyun, and Shen Yue are also present. Chen Linjian belongs to the Divine Family, while Ye Ziyun belongs to the Snow Wind Family and Shen Yue belongs to the Sacred Family. They have known each other since they were little. Therefore it’s not surprising that they would come together to explore the Ancient Orchid City Ruins.
“You also came?” Ye Ziyun looked at Nie Li with astonishment. This adventure was organized by Chen Linjian. Since when did Nie Li come in contact with Chen Linjian? It seems that she underestimated Nie Li.
“Yep” Nie Li smiled nodding his head.
Seeing as Nie Li walking over, Shen Yue’s face became more gloomy. Earlier on when he tried find Ye Ziyun to explain, only to be coldly rejected by her. She now always maintained a five to six meters distance away from him, causing him to feel depressed.
All this is caused by Nie Li! If Nie Li didn’t appear then Ye Ziyun wouldn’t be so cold to him!
Shen Yue placed all the faults onto Nie Li.
“Since you came on your own to die, then don’t blame others!” Shen Yue ruthlessly thought while talking to one of his lackeys. The lackeys threw a glance at Nie Li and left the place. The two times that he suffered from Nie Li’s hands allowed Shen Yue to understand that with the strength of bronze rank he wouldn’t be able to do anything to Nie Li. So he got people to get some experts from home.
Nie Li sneered in his heart as all Shen Yue’s action was seen by him.
Chen Linjian’s gaze fell onto Nie Li. He faintly smiled while saying,”Okay! It seems we’re all here. I think it’s about time we set off!”
Chen Linjian brought a total of 28 people for their trip to Ancient Orchid City Ruins, Shen Yue brought 7, and further more adding Ye Ziyun and Nie Li. Nie Li didn’t tell this matter to Du Ze, Lu Piao, and others. He Let them practice in the library. After all the Ancient Orchid City Ruins would have some danger and Nie Li couldn’t look after them all.
All thirty seven people prepared some essential items such as food, camping tents, and hunting crossbows before setting off.
Their adventure this time is done secretly, so it was very low-profile, telling others that they are going to the mountain valley to practice.
Chapter 25: Winged Dragon Family
A group of people were walking on the street, with Ye Ziyun and Nie Li walking right behind the team.
“Since when have you known Chen Linjian?” Ye Ziyun asked. Looking at Nie Li, she seems to be trying to see through Nie Li.
“I don’t know him that well, we’ve only chatted once in the library.” Nie Li shrugged.
“And he actually allowed you to join?” Ye Ziyun was surprised. Chen Linjian and her can be considered childhood acquaintances. They’ve known each other since they were young. Although neither of them could be considered very close, their relationship isn’t that bad either. Chen Linjian’s prideful character rarely places his peers into his eyes. Of course, Chen Linjian isn’t an annoying guy, otherwise, Ye Ziyun wouldn’t have bothered with him.
Thinking of all of Nie Li’s mysteries, Ye Ziyun understood it all. Although she doesn’t know what method Nie Li used to convince Chen Linjian, however since Nie Li is very resourceful, nothing is difficult to him.
Seeing how lovely Nie Li and Ye Ziyun were chatting and laughing away, this almost drove ShenYue mad with jealousy.
In his view, Ye Ziyun can only laugh with him!
Nie Li supposedly snatched his spot!
Nie Li must die! Shen Yue’s expression turned ruthless. After going into the wilds, Nie Li can give up on going back to Glory City! But this matter mustn’t be known to others, especially Ye Ziyun. Shen Yue has already been mulling over on how to deal with Nie Li in his heart.
The group of people left Glory City, advancing forward on a rugged path on St. Ancestral Mountains.
The trip to Ancient Orchid City Ruins would take about five to six days of travelling. It’s still possible that they would be subjected to Demon Beasts attacks when camping in the wild.
But Nie Li’s has a natural accurate intuition for dangers combined with his experience from the previous life. Although currently he’s not even a bronze rank yet. But general demon beast wouldn’t be able to harm him. Not to mention that the route that they are taking is a rather safer route.
The strength among these 37 people is relatively decent Six have reached silver rank and the rest are all mostly above 3-star bronze rank.
Even Ye Ziyun has reached 1-star bronze rank. Therefore within the group only Nie Li and Shen Yue’s strength is the weakest.
However, the news of Ye Ziyun reaching 1-star bronze rank was not openly known to others, so others are still unaware of it yet.
After travelling for over 10 hours the group walked through the rugged mountain road. Nearing into evening the group arrived at a wide flat land. Chen Linjian glanced at the surroundings. With those tall trees the place would still quite hidden and said “Today, we’ll be camping here!”
Shen Yue walked towards the side of Ye Ziyun saying “Ziyun, why don’t we set out camp together? This way I can protect you.”
“No need!” Ye Ziyun’s snow white face showed traces of displeasure. She doesn’t want to camp together with Shen Yue. Since the last incident, her image of Shen Yue had fallen from bad to the worse.
Ye Ziyun chose an area and camped together with several girls. Although Nie Li wishes to camp together with Ye Ziyun, he didn’t go invite a snub like Shen Yue. Therefore, Nie Li found a rather remote area and camped right below the tree’s shade.
The night deepened and a burst of insect sounds can be heard from the forest.
Drifting into his thoughts, Nie Li recalled back to the past. Wondering how his family is doing. Although he longed to return and visit his parents and relatives, he still endured that feeling. Holy Orchid Institute is a boarding school, other than members of the Major Family and Noble Family, any other students who secretly returns home would be punished. Furthermore, if his family knew that he ran away from school, they would also punish him severely.
Only after the test in two months will the students have one month time or so to go back home and reunite with their families.
Before the destruction of Glory City, even though Nie Li’s family is a little economy tight and in dire straits, they still got by day to day.
Thinking of the destruction scenes of Glory City, Nie Li tightly clenched his fist. In just a few years time, Glory City would be under the madness of attacks by Demon Beasts. He must definitely become a super expert before that happens, at least reaching black gold rank or even legend rank. Only then can he help Glory City to avoid the crisis.
Therefore, time is very tight and he wants to go according to his plan; enhancing himself step by step.
The next thing he needs to do is to get that Spiritual Lamp! Because that Spiritual Lamp is essential for his future training!
Nie Li sat down under the tree’s shade, operating his soul realm. His soul realm seems to have something hidden in it, which caused Nie Li to be extremely curious about it. In his previous life, he didn’t have this kind of feeling when he’s practising until now, but with Nie Li’s current cultivation, he is still unable to explore the depths of his soul realm.
The soul realm is originally misty, without an actual shape. With the strengthening of Nie Li’s soul force, the soul realm shone a faint cyan light, slowly forming into a spherical shape.
With in-depth cultivation and the strengthening of soul force, the soul realm’s shape will start to have some changes as [Heavenly God Technique] slowly plays its part.
Dead silence into the night.
Currently, in Glory City’s Winged Dragon Family.
At this moment, Xiao Ning’er is quietly staring out the window. In the noon, she received a letter from Nie Li saying that he’s going to leave for some time, instructing her to rest well at home and also giving her a prescription. After being massaged twice by Nie Li and practising [Lightning Winged Dragon Technique], her illness is a lot better. Therefore, wouldn’t be any problem in this short period of time.
Later, Xiao Ning’er learnt that Nie Li went to explore with Chen Linjian’s group and that Ye Ziyun also went along. Xiao Ning’er felt resentment. Why didn’t Nie Li bring her along?
“Miss, Master asked for your presence in the Main Hall!” A servant hurriedly ran in, speaking in an anxious tone.
Xiao Ning’er frowned, not knowing what had happened. She stood up and walked towards the Main Hall.
Winged Dragon Family’s Main Hall.
The house master of Winged Dragon Family, Xiao Yunfeng, is currently sitting on the front seat in the main hall. The two columns beside sat a total of six middle aged man. They are the cousins of Xiao Yunfeng and the Elders of Winged Dragon Family.
“Father, is there anything for why you are looking for me?” Xiao Ning’er said, slightly bend herself towards Xiao Yunfeng then her eyes swept past the six elders.
“We called you here because there’s something I want to ask you.” Xiao Yunfeng’s face remained somewhat unhappy. Xiao Ning’er knows that this is must be because of the few uncles. Since becoming the house master of Winged Dragon Family, the three uncles haven’t been on good terms with Xiao Yunfeng.
The elder Xiao Yi sitting beside faintly laughed, “Niece Ning’er, I heard that some time ago, you paid large amount of money to acquire quite lots of Purple Haze Grass. Now that the price of Purple Haze Grass has already skyrocketed by several hundredfold, I fear that the price of those Purple Haze Grass has already reached hundreds of millions. With so many Demon Spirit Coin, our Winged Dragon Family’s comeback wouldn’t be long now. Niece Ning’er has made such huge contribution to the family, really is the lucky star of our Winged Dragon Family!”
Hearing Xiao Yi’s words, Xiao Ning’er understood what was going on. Xiao Yi heard from somewhere that she had bought a large amount of Purple Haze Grass, so he came to pressure her father, wanting to take a portion of the Purple Haze Grass!
Regarding this matter, Xiao Yunfeng is naturally unhappy about it. No matter how much Purple Haze Grass Xiao Ning’er has bought, this matter is not related to the family. This is Xiao Ning’er’s personal action! Therefore, how the Purple Haze Grass is being disposed of has nothing to do with the family!
But Xiao Yi didn’t give up, fixed on having Xiao Ning’er to give an explanation.
Xiao Ning’er stood proudly, having a firm expression and said, “Xiao Yi Elder, I spent my own money to buy those Purple Haze Grass, this matter doesn’t concern the family. Does it? Or is it that the herbs and armours bought by Xiao Yi Elder also needs to be submitted to the family?”
“You…” Xiao Yi never thought that the usually gentle Xiao Ning’er would refute him so fiercely.
What Xiao Yi didn’t know is that Xiao Ning’er’s image in the family had always been submissive. But after having contacts with Nie Li, Xiao Ning’er’s heart had undergone slight subtle changes. Nie Li allowed her to understand one thing: That when one encounters unfair things, one must stand and fight!
Xiao Yunfeng felt rather pleased upon hearing Xiao Ning’er’s words. He then looked towards Xiao Yi saying “Xiao Yi, what Ning’er said is correct, I believe that this is not an obligation of the family!”
Xiao Yi did not giving up and continued “This matter cannot be compared to ordinary matters, those Purple Haze Grass worth hundreds of millions or even billions of Demon Spirit Coin. It can greatly alleviate the family crisis and we wouldn’t be controlled by Sacred Family anymore.” Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Ning’er, tempting, “If Ning’er contributes the Purple Haze Grass to the family, then Ning’er Niece wouldn’t need to marry to Shen Fei anymore!”
Truth is, Xiao Yi didn’t think that way, conning Xiao Ning’er to surrender the Purple Haze Grass first before deciding anything else. As for marrying Shen Fei or not, that doesn’t depend on their decision, but depends on the Sacred Family.
The remaining five elders also agreed with Xiao Yi’s suggestion. If the Purple Haze Grass is placed in Xiao Ning’er’s hands, then it wouldn’t have anything to do with them. But if it was contributed to the family, then the whole family will also benefit from it. Even the two elders that usually stand on Xiao Yunfeng’s side also had the same thoughts.
Seeing the situation, Xiao Yunfeng guiltily glanced at Xiao Ning’er and sighed.
Xiao Ning’er felt wronged in her heart. Why does she needs to be sacrificed every time when the family experienced difficulties? Where did the others go to? Luckily Nie Li had already taken the Purple Haze Grass away from her. Xiao Ning’er said boldly and confidently, “Those Purple Haze Grass were bought on behalf of a friend, and everything was given to him before the price of Purple Haze Grass sky-rocketed. He had already passed me the money for buying those Purple Haze Grass, therefore, the Purple Haze Grass is already none of my business!”
“What?” Xiao Yi’s face immediately turned ugly again.
Xiao Yunfeng looked at Xiao Ning’er and asked, ” Ning’er, is this true?”
“En.” Xiao Ning’er nodded her head and calmly replied, “It’s the truth. Said Purple Haze Grass is already no longer in my hands!”
Xiao Yi’s expression went gloomy, saying “What’s the name of your friend and what is his background?”
“I promised him that I would keep it a secret!” Xiao Ning’er solemnly said, she definitely would not reveal Nie Li’s name to others. She had already decided, no matter how much pressure she suffers, she must secure Nie Li’s secret.
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