Chapter 253: A Small Surprise
For a Cultivator, no matter how severe the injury, as long as it is nourished by Spiritual Qi, it can recover with time.
However, the Chi Yan (Blazing Flame) poison was incredibly overbearing, burning in the Meridians, making it impossible for Spiritual Qi to flow smoothly and rendering the limbs unresponsive.
Therefore, Jiang Caibin had been unable to recover and was even paralyzed in bed.
Despite this, Jiang Caibin still hesitated: “Yes, I know, but…”
“But what?”
“But… once you become a Yugui, there’s no turning back, and you’re no longer a Cultivator blessed by the Supreme God.”
Furthermore, Jiang Caibin had already heard from Jiang Cai Zhi that the imperial court would strengthen the belief in the Supreme God in the future. He was initially half-skeptical, but after participating in the Honghu Plan, what the Instructor said made it clear that this was indeed the case.
Once he became a Yugui, it would be equivalent to betraying the Supreme God, so would he still have a path forward?
Would he still be able to pursue an official career?
Liu Sheng sneered, understanding what he was thinking.
“Would you rather hold onto a crippled body, fantasizing about one day being cured and then pursuing your official career, or have a healthy body and live a good life?”
“Tang Country and Lingqiu have had no contact for a long time and no diplomatic relations. When will you be cured?”
“You just wait until everyone in the Jiang Family forgets about you, then maybe someone will be willing to risk a trip to Lingqiu to find an antidote for you.”
“Or, wait for the person who poisoned you to have a change of heart and actively detoxify you; that’s also an option.”
After offering this advice, Liu Sheng said no more, only stating, “I’ll give you ten breaths to consider. After ten breaths, I will contain this weird objects, so think about it yourself.”
As the cold words fell, Jiang Caibin’s eyes trembled, and he bit his lower lip tightly, clearly falling into painful indecision…
…
However, Liu Sheng did not tell Wang Dongdong the specifics of this matter.
After all, this matter involved more than just her.
Jiang Caibin’s concerns were not unfounded; the imperial court’s direction had taken a sharp turn, so it was best not to expose anything casually.
Knowing too much would be unhelpful; as long as Wang Dongdong began to guard against those she should, it would be fine.
Although Wang Dongdong felt unwilling, she could only give up after hearing Liu Sheng’s words.
With the Hall Examination imminent, Liu Sheng was almost certain to make the list, so it was not advisable to create new problems for now.
“Let’s talk about it once I gain power,” Liu Sheng said in a deep voice.
Wang Dongdong nodded, then summarized with an indignant expression: “In short, stay away from the Jiang Family people.”
But Wang Dongdong did not know that, even now, Liu Sheng was still secretly in contact with a certain Jiang Family member.
At that time, Liu Sheng had deliberately left a small section of Little Tentacle inside Jiang Caibin’s body, for monitoring, restraint, and communication. If she found any problems with him, the Little Tentacle could immediately entangle his heart and churn it into a pulp.
This was also an inspiration from the Examination illusion; back then, Liu Sheng had achieved the effect of having eyes and ears everywhere with the help of Little Tentacle.
It had to be said that “Mama” was indeed incredibly powerful and had endless wonderful uses.
So, as soon as Jiang Caibin was alone, he immediately contacted Liu Sheng through the Little Tentacle, speaking of his various changes and troubles. As he spoke, he was almost moved to tears, and could only do some embroidery to calm himself down.
Liu Sheng casually comforted him with a few words and arranged to meet the next day to discuss these minor issues.
By the way, she also had some unfinished business to complete.
【It should, really be a small problem, right?】 A certain Liu Sheng felt a slight unease in her heart, after all, this situation was now entirely brought about by her.
【Of course, his choice, his responsibility.】
This was the faction that respected individual choices.
【Moreover, isn’t it good as it is now? Is it not glorious? He’s just picky!】
【Maybe, it will open up a New World from now on!】
【Exactly! Exactly!】
Jiang Caibin had wanted to come late at night, being extremely anxious, but Liu Sheng refused him.
She still had important matters to attend to!
Her eyes looked at a spot in mid-air, giggling foolishly.
Wang Dongdong was so startled that she quickly tugged Liu Sheng a few times: “Are you alright?”
Liu Sheng came back to her senses, looking bewildered.
“What could possibly be wrong with me?”
“Oh, I was just worried you might have been infected with Guai Qi. Do you want to go to the medical hall to purify it?”
“…No need. Have you forgotten my resilience?”
“Oh, right, you monster.”
Wang Dongdong rolled her eyes, feeling that she had truly worried for nothing.
…
Finally, they returned to Yunxian Residence.
They had already had dinner at the Jiang Family, so there was no need to order more food. The two said goodnight and went back to their respective rooms to rest.
Liu Sheng was already impatient.
As soon as the door closed, she activated the formation.
Looking at the line of text in mid-air, Liu Sheng giggled foolishly again.
【“New World” generation progress: 100.00%】
“Can I go in now?!” Liu Sheng asked.
【Of course, my Earth Mother.】 The world’s voice was refined and somewhat intimidating.
“I want to go in too! Can I, World!”
Ling Xiaoshu, finally able to speak and show herself, also jumped up and down, acting spoiled.
【Of course, my Xiao Shu Young Miss.】 The world was still as polite.
Liu Sheng rubbed the goosebumps on her arms and, together with Ling Xiaoshu, immersed herself mentally into the long-awaited “New World”.
“Where did you learn that tone?” Liu Sheng casually asked during the loading process.
【There’s a book called “Beijing Mansion Butler Upgrade Manual”, it’s quite worth studying.】
“Your self-positioning is already… a butler?” Liu Sheng narrowed her eyes, somewhat suspicious.
【This “New World” can also be considered your private mansion, and I manage all of this for you, so by approximation, I am a butler, Earth Mother.】
“No, you are the Creator,” Liu Sheng corrected.
The world did not speak, but Liu Sheng could feel that it was joyful, and then it humbly said: 【Not entirely.】
【You should see it first.】
At this moment, Liu Sheng’s perspective was from mid-air.
As expected of a 100% complete “New World”, those rough jagged edges and particles were no longer visible. It looked no different from a real-life landscape.
Looking down from above, it was a vast and vibrant continent, surrounded by an boundless ocean, and further out lay a snowy white mist.
Liu Sheng estimated that these mists were the current edge of the “New World”.
On the continent, there were continuous mountain ranges, winding rivers, vast forests, and large plains and lakes.
On the plains and beside the mountains, a small city, a few villages, and farmlands were dotted.
That was Xuan Thirty-Nine City, the only place with traces of human activity.
It was just that too many elements had expanded outside the city now, making the original city appear as an almost imperceptible tiny speck.
“Come on, let’s go down and take a look.”
“Mm!” Ling Xiaoshu nodded excitedly.
The two exchanged a smile, held hands, and floated towards Xuan Thirty-Nine City.
As they got closer to the city, Liu Sheng gradually felt a hint of something unusual.
It was a power, though faint, yet very familiar.
“This is?” Liu Sheng asked, surprised and uncertain.
【A small surprise I prepared.】 The world’s voice was still so bland, but it tried to sound mysterious.
Ling Xiaoshu was also very familiar with this, so she excitedly shouted first.
“This is Spiritual Qi!”
Finally, Liu Sheng and Ling Xiaoshu landed in front of the city gate of Xuan Thirty-Nine City. A faint Spiritual Qi wafted towards them, like fresh mountain mist, permeating their bodies little by little through their pores.
Liu Sheng closed her eyes, carefully sensing it.
The Spiritual Qi flowed through her Meridians, warm and continuous, causing the Qi vortex in Liu Sheng’s Dantian to rotate slightly.
However, because it was too thin, the effect was very limited.
But the texture was almost the same as what she had felt in the Seven Profound Decree World.
“This Spiritual Qi… it’s so real,” Liu Sheng murmured to herself.
【Of course, because this is true Spiritual Qi.】
The world said so.