hhnovel Chapter 191: Winning Favor Through Deeds
Chapter 191: Winning Favor Through Deeds
After parting ways with Ji Mingxiu, Jiang Chen reached out to Ji Ruxue, informing both her and Xie Xiaojing of his plan to repair Fang Yuan’s spiritual root.
With that, he guided the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf, steering it straight towards the main healing hall where Fang Yuan was recovering.
’Time to master the Precious Pill Seeking Record,’ he thought. Determined, Jiang Chen immediately set about recalling the contents of the Precious Pill Seeking Record, focusing his mind on the task.
The Precious Pill Seeking Record was a Dao Palace rank manual that combined alchemy and healing arts, its complexity posing a significant challenge to any practitioner.
At this point, the qi and blood energy Jiang Chen had gathered were far from enough to cultivate the manual to perfection.
However, even if the energy stored within the Wordless Heavenly Jade wasn’t enough to reach the Perfect-level of a cultivation method, it could still be put to good use.
Jiang Chen didn’t need to cultivate it to perfection right away. All he required was to master a few of the techniques within, without the pressure of learning them all at once.
In that moment, as Jiang Chen focused on the contents of the Precious Pill Seeking Record, the Wordless Heavenly Jade leapt into action!
A burst of miraculous energy surged from the jade, allowing him to steadily grasp the first technique, and then the second...
By the time Jiang Chen had mastered the first five techniques of the Precious Pill Seeking Record, the energy within the Wordless Heavenly Jade was finally depleted.
"Five techniques should be enough for now," he thought, nodding with a faint, anticipatory grin forming at the corner of his mouth.
At that moment, a grand palace nestled among the mountain peaks came into view—it was the main healing hall.
Suddenly, a streak of radiant light shot toward him from the distance.
With a swift sweep of his divine sense, Jiang Chen recognized the approaching presence as Wenren Kang.
This was someone he had previously observed with the Villain Eye.
Wenren Kang’s Fate Value was notably high; according to the original plot guided by Heavenly Fate, he was undoubtedly one of Fang Yuan’s loyal subordinates.
"This humble one pays respect to the Holy Son!" Wenren Kang immediately greeted Jiang Chen with deep reverence as soon as he saw him.
He had been informed by Ji Mingxiu that Jiang Chen had a healing method that could completely restore Fang Yuan’s spiritual root!
Moreover, Ji Mingxiu had also given him a list of the necessary materials.
Just a quick look at that list was enough for Wenren Kang to realize that Jiang Chen’s healing method was far superior to his own.
As a result, faced with the reality that Jiang Chen had mastered such an unimaginable secret technique, Wenren Kang found himself caught between awe and disbelief.
However, when he tried to subtly gather more information, Ji Mingxiu sharply rebuked him!
Wenren Kang was immediately stunned, realizing that Jiang Chen was a far more mysterious figure than he had first imagined.
"It’s promising that the materials have been procured," Shangguan Ning said, her voice carrying a note of delight and surprise. "The depth of the Purple Heaven Holy Land’s resources is indeed impressive."
"As for the Precious Pill Seeking Record," she continued, "do not worry too much. We will undoubtedly provide you with our wholehearted guidance."
"Of course," Nangong Wan added, agreeing wholeheartedly with Shangguan Ning’s promise.
"Thank you, esteemed seniors," Jiang Chen expressed his gratitude, then continued with an apologetic expression, "I understand that tutoring me can be quite a taxing endeavor, especially since both seniors have recently used the soul-condensing technique multiple times."
"I wonder if the seniors require any treasures to replenish their soul power?" he proposed, his sincerity evident. "If so, I will do my utmost to procure them while ensuring complete discretion."
Jiang Chen’s words resonated deeply with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.
Since their awakening, they had stopped drawing power from Fang Yuan’s cultivation base. Instead, they occasionally guided him in his cultivation, refining various martial techniques and secret arts. For them, given their current state, this was indeed a task that consumed a significant amount of energy.
In the original plot, with Fang Yuan’s smooth rise, they certainly wouldn’t have needed to expend so much energy.
But with Jiang Chen’s subtle interference, Fang Yuan’s path had been filled with challenges, leaving them nearly drained from their efforts to support him.
"We’ll have to impose upon you, then," Shangguan Ning said, true to her straightforward nature, accepting Jiang Chen’s offer without hesitation. However, she added, "Rest assured, your efforts won’t be in vain. There will certainly be a substantial reward."
"At this stage," Nangong Wan explained, "the natural treasure most beneficial for us, and relatively easy to obtain, is the Yin-Yang Soul Grass. Its specific appearance is documented in the Precious Pill Seeking Record."
"Yin-Yang Soul Grass?" Jiang Chen murmured, repeating the name before nodding with a smile. "Understood, I’ll keep it in mind!"
Shangguan Ning and Nangong Wan felt a sense of relief and contentment in their hearts.
However, not everyone present shared their feelings.
Fang Yuan, who had remained silent throughout the entire interaction between Jiang Chen, Nangong Wan, and Shangguan Ning, appeared calm on the surface, but inside, a storm of fury raged.
’Damn you, Jiang Chen! How dare you try to win favor with my Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning?’
’This guy is definitely putting on an act, trying to reap benefits, even attempting to coax them onto his side!’
’Hateful bastard! Despicable bastard!’ Fang Yuan cursed inwardly, his wariness toward Jiang Chen growing stronger with every passing moment.
It was clear to Fang Yuan as day that the relationship between Nangong Wan, Shangguan Ning, and Jiang Chen was steadily improving, with mutual trust growing between them!
In contrast, despite their constant words of encouragement, it was evident that Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning held a hint of disappointment toward him.
Fang Yuan was fiercely opposed to any interaction between Nangong Wan, Shangguan Ning, and Jiang Chen.
His instincts screamed at him to treat Jiang Chen as his arch-enemy.
A persistent suspicion lingered in his heart, a nagging feeling that Jiang Chen had hidden intentions.