85 Entering the Secret Realm for Cultivation
After seeing Grand Elder Yu Yan off, Yan Zhen used his Starry Sky Dance and flew to the cliffside building, where he found Long Ying with Zi Xunyi, as expected.
“Long Ying, why did you come here without telling me?”
The little Dragon Girl blushed, avoiding his gaze, and said guiltily, “I was hungry, so I came to Sister Xunyi for some snacks, really~”
Yan Zhen was speechless. Hadn’t she just eaten a huge meal? Getting hungry after just a bath, what a glutton! He turned to Zi Xunyi, who also looked a bit flustered.
“Zi Ji.”
“W-what?”
“The Grand Elder is still in the building. It’s not convenient for me to stay here, so…”
“Then go back to your room. I’ll stay with Little Long Ying.”
“Okay, you two get some rest.”
—You’re the one who needs to rest, and not with my fiancée… hmph.
Zi Xunyi bit her lip, holding back her words.
Yan Zhen, however, stepped closer, leaned down, and kissed her gently on the forehead, whispering goodnight.
Zi Xunyi blushed, her heart fluttering, and softly returned the goodnight.
“Oh, right!” Yan Zhen, who had already reached the window, turned back. “Wenqing and I are going to the Yang Polar Secret Realm tomorrow for cultivation. Do you want to come with us?”
“Yes, yes!” Long Ying bounced excitedly. “Wherever Zhenzhen goes, I go!”
Zi Xunyi twirled a strand of hair around her finger. “I have nothing else to do, so sure, why not?”
“Then it’s settled. See you tomorrow.”
Yan Zhen patted Long Ying’s head, reminding her to behave, and then quickly returned to his room, turning off the lights and going to bed.
On the bed, Huangfu Wenqing, wearing a light green nightgown, lay beside him, sharing his pillow, his arm beneath her head, her hand inside his shirt, playfully caressing his chest.
“Yan Zhen, when are you planning to go to the secret realm?”
“Tomorrow.” Yan Zhen was still thinking about forging his greatsword. “The two Polar Secret Realms are only open for six months out of the year. The remaining six months are for recovery and replenishment. That means the essence within is limited. The sooner we go in, the denser the essence will be.”
“That’s true.”
“I plan to stay in the Yang Polar Secret Realm for five days. It will cost 500 points. How many points do you have, Wenqing?”
“A little over 200 points left on my Tier 1, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cards combined.”
—That’s not much.
In the Inner Academy, Mystic Master realm students typically used Tier 1 academy cards, Mystic Generals used Tier 4 cards, and instructors and elders used Tier 7 cards.
The 500 points he mentioned were Tier 4 points. Clearly, Huangfu Wenqing didn’t have enough.
“You don’t have enough points. I’ll transfer some from my Tier 4 cards to yours.”
Yan Zhen took out the two Tier 4 cards he had won from the White Fang members and transferred all the points to Huangfu Wenqing’s newly acquired Tier 4 card, nearly 5000 points in total, a considerable sum.
Most Mystic General level students only had around 2000 points on their cards, barely enough for a month’s expenses, as points were needed for everything.
Points were required to access the various cultivation facilities. Otherwise, they could only use them during the once-a-month free access days.
With extra points, they could also exchange them for pills, tools, even Mystic Arts and Mystic Skills, enhancing their strength and gaining an advantage over others!
For example, Fu Cheng’s Tier 4 spear was something he had saved up for. With that spear, he had repeatedly defeated opponents in the same realm, earning quite a few points. If it weren’t for Yan Zhen, he might have continued winning.
In short, points were crucial for Inner Academy students, and Huangfu Wenqing knew this very well.
Therefore, seeing Yan Zhen transfer over 5000 points to her card without hesitation, Huangfu Wenqing’s heart was filled with sweetness.
—He didn’t have many points himself, yet he gave her his hard-earned winnings. Clearly, she was more important to him than points.
However, she wasn’t a naive young girl. “Yan Zhen, you gave me all your points. Do you have enough for yourself?”
Yan Zhen smiled gently. “I’m fine. Bai Ao, being the leader of a first-rate society, is quite wealthy. This Tier 5 card has almost 7000 points, enough for two months under normal circumstances. And the Grand Elder also gave me a Tier 6 card with ten thousand points. Although it’s for Long Ying’s expenses, I can use it in emergencies.”
Huangfu Wenqing nodded, accepting his generosity. She already saw him as her husband, and she would gladly accept anything he gave her.
“Alright, let’s sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow.”
“Mm-hmm… I want a goodnight kiss, okay?”
—Why is my fiancée acting like my silly cousin now?
Yan Zhen sighed inwardly, turned, and gave Huangfu Wenqing a light kiss. But as soon as he pulled away, she turned his face back and kissed him passionately, pressing her body against his.
—She’s even more aggressive than Meng’er!
“Wait, Wenqing,” Yan Zhen turned his face away, stopping her. “We’re entering the secret realm tomorrow. Let’s get some rest tonight.”
“Sorry, I couldn’t resist.” Huangfu Wenqing admitted her mistake, then said cheekily, “Just one more kiss? Then I’ll go to sleep.”
“…”
Yan Zhen wasn’t going to indulge her. He flicked her forehead, and she winced, her desire momentarily forgotten.
“Go to sleep, or I’ll go sleep with Zi Ji.”
“Alright, alright, I was wrong! Don’t say that~”
Huangfu Wenqing quickly hugged him tightly, rested her head on his arm, and closed her eyes obediently.
The next day, they woke up early, washed up, packed their belongings, and went to the cliffside building.
Zi Xunyi and Long Ying were already awake, eating pastries for breakfast.
Seeing Huangfu Wenqing, both of them looked at her with a mixture of hostility and shyness.
Huangfu Wenqing sat down, ignoring them.
Yan Zhen smiled wryly, finished his breakfast, and then the four of them left the cliffside building, heading towards the Yang Polar Secret Realm.
The two Polar Secret Realms were located at the Yin and Yang convergence points of the Inner Academy, quite far from the residential area. It took them a while to fly there.
Along the way, many students noticed Zi Xunyi, some even rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Arriving at the plaza before the entrance to the Yang Polar Secret Realm, they attracted even more attention.
—What’s going on? Why is the Purple-Clad Goddess here? Is she entering the Yang Polar Secret Realm? And why is Yan Zhen with her? Could the rumors be true? Is there something going on between them?
Questions arose in everyone’s minds.
Zi Xunyi, ignoring the stares and whispers, closed her eyes and sat with Yan Zhen in a corner of the plaza, waiting for the secret realm to open.
The other students didn’t dare approach, only observing from afar and gossiping amongst themselves.
Soon, the crowd parted, and Wen Canglan walked over with his society members.
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