Immortality System: Cultivating with Girls

"So it wasn't meant for me?"

Wen Zhixing seemed to react, stepping back and revealing an awkward smile. Murong Fenghua's right eyelid twitched uncontrollably. This retreat-as-advance tactic caught her completely off guard. In the end, she could only grit her teeth and said, "Wang, the pearl is indeed for you."

"Junior Sister, is that really so?" Wen Zhixing was instantly overjoyed and scurried forward again.

He had actually just spoken off the cuff. As long as Murong Fenghua didn't realize he had blown his cover, it was all good.

"Of course, it's true." Murong Fenghua forced a smile, her complexion somewhat unnatural, and said, "This item is something I came across by chance. I never knew its use until it suddenly activated just now, giving me quite a scare."

"So that's what happened." Wen Zhixing clapped his hands together, appearing enlightened. "If this item is uncontrollable, it's indeed a bit dangerous."

"If Brother doesn't like it, I can change it..." Murong Fenghua followed Wen Zhixing's lead, intending to put the Barrier Breaking Pearl away.

"Hey, what are you saying, Junior Sister? Anything from you, good or bad, is the best gift as far as I'm concerned." Wen Zhixing, however, immediately reached out and took the Barrier Breaking Pearl, saying with heartfelt sincerity, "Besides, since the pearl seems to have some issues, it's better that Brother keeps it, for safety."

Why reject a free offer? And it was a good chance to express his concern for her.

As soon as it touched his hand, the prompt panel popped up.

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[Barrier Breaking Pearl: Purple Quality. This pearl is a Spiritual Treasure nurtured by heaven and earth. Its power surpasses most Spiritual Instruments of the same quality. It possesses the ability to break array prohibitions and even tear open spatial domains.]

[Disadvantage: After a single use, it requires one month to absorb energy from its surroundings to accumulate the power needed to break barriers. During the energy accumulation period, the Barrier Breaking Pearl is no different from a regular stone.]

[The longer the accumulation period, the stronger the barrier-breaking power, up to a maximum of one year's worth of energy.]

[When used, regardless of the time spent accumulating energy, it will all be expended in one go.]

[Consuming 10,000 Fortune Points can upgrade it to Blazing Gold Quality.]

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"Barrier Breaking Pearl?"

Wen Zhixing looked at the Barrier Breaking Pearl in his palm, now the color of an earthy grey stone, and frowned inwardly. What did Murong Fenghua mean by using this Barrier Breaking Pearl just now? She couldn't possibly think that he had entered an illusion, could she? This woman must be crazy.

"Brother, do you like this pearl?" Murong Fenghua's eyes, dark and lustrous, returned to normal, showing no frustration at having lost the Barrier Breaking Pearl.

Since the pearl had been given away, she had no intention of asking for it back. After all, it was a trade of one item for another. The Barrier Breaking Pearl for the White Tiger Genius Spirit—that trade was honestly a gain for her.

"I like it, thank you, Junior Sister." Wen Zhixing's face lit up with a smile as he then solemnly tucked it into his Universe Belt.

"By the way, Wang… this little White Tiger… where did you come by it?" Murong Fenghua gently extended her delicate arm, casually taking Wen Zhixing's arm, and asked as if making idle conversation.

Since it wasn't an illusion or a hallucination, that meant the White Tiger Genius Spirit was real. This was something Murong Fenghua could not comprehend.

"I found it." Feeling the softness of her touch, Wen Zhixing's heart tightened. He naturally would not tell the truth and casually laughed, "It followed me on its own, and seeing that it was extraordinary, I kept it."

"Found it?" Murong Fenghua's brows furrowed slightly. Could a White Tiger Genius Spirit be found just anywhere?

"Yeah, I found another one too." Wen Zhixing pretended to be troubled as he said, "Actually, I found two, but the other one stayed in my Sea of Sense and won't come out."

"Ah." Murong Fenghua's rosy lips parted slightly in surprise.

Wen Zhixing's statement was half-true, half-false, yet exceedingly sincere. Murong Fenghua could indeed sense that her White Tiger Genius Spirit didn't want to come out and was willingly staying inside.

Could everything Wang Shouzhen said be true? Murong Fenghua's mind was in turmoil. It couldn't be that the heavens had bestowed upon her another White Tiger Genius Spirit.

No, that can't be right. Murong Fenghua was not yet willing to give up, and she tried every possible indirect question. But she still couldn't get any solid information. In the end, she nearly resorted to the Mind Reading Skill.

Wen Zhixing broke out in a cold sweat, grateful that she hadn't employed the skill.

"Wang, I'm feeling a bit tired." Unable to get to the bottom of things, Murong Fenghua promptly released her grip, looking for an excuse to leave. She needed to thoroughly investigate what was going on with these two White Tiger Genius Spirits.

"Alright, then you should go rest, Junior Sister." Wen Zhixing spoke up, his face expressing tenderness.

He was more than happy for Murong Fenghua to leave quickly. This woman was a nutcase, never knowing when she might lose it.

"Hmm." Murong Fenghua smiled in agreement, and then stood up to leave.

Wen Zhixing rose to see her off.

A moment later, Murong Fenghua turned into a streak of light and left the area. Of course, she didn't go far. Soon, she cast a glance at the distant courtyard. With a thought, she began to issue commands to the White Tiger Genius Spirit in Wen Zhixing's Sea of Sense. "Come out!"

Now was not the time to let it do as it pleased.

"Hm?" Wen Zhixing instantly felt something unusual in his Sea of Sense. The obstinate Da Bai, who wouldn't leave no matter what, began to throw a tantrum but eventually emerged reluctantly.

"It's leaving!" Wen Zhixing was immediately overjoyed. It seemed Murong Fenghua intended to return and study her two White Tiger Genius Spirits. Very well. This way, he could feel a bit more at ease.

"AWOO!" Before leaving, Da Bai didn't forget to let out a light roar at Wen Zhixing, as if to say, "I will come back for you."

"Hehe, feel free to visit anytime," Wen Zhixing said politely.

"AWOO." Pleased with the response, Da Bai prepared to leave, then halted its step. A ring of light surrounding its body suddenly shot forth a beam directly into Wen Zhixing's brow.

HUM!

A sensation of intense heat spread through him, as if something was being imprinted there. It was a special mark of the White Tiger clan. Wen Zhixing felt a connection being established between them in that moment. The mark began to twist and ultimately vanished without a trace.

Clearly, Da Bai was afraid Wen Zhixing would run away, so it left a marker in advance.

"AWOO~" Seeing this, Da Bai finally left, reassured. It leaped into the air and vanished in an instant.

"Are you that afraid I'll run away?" Wen Zhixing was at a loss for words. Truth be told, he had indeed considered doing just that a moment ago. Murong Fenghua had shown up, and he really did want to slip away. But with the mark in place, the plan to flee was nipped in the bud.

"Now's the time to release Bai Luqiu." Wen Zhixing decided to stick to the original plan.

「Meanwhile,」

In the dungeons of Wonderous Palace, Bai Luqiu was still confined. After so many days here, her patience was nearing its limit. She had been waiting far too long. She didn't mind for herself, but she was worried about Liu Qingdai.

"What exactly is going on with Junior Brother Wen?" Bai Luqiu frowned deeply, tempted to just break out of the cell. But after some thought, she restrained herself. Wen Zhixing shouldn't be someone who doesn't understand the gravity of a situation. Trust in Junior Brother Wen. Bai Luqiu calmed her mind.

In another cell nearby, Zhang Tiancheng was still imprisoned. Ever since their last conversation, the two had hardly spoken.

Just then, a racket could be heard approaching.

"Senior Sister Yun."

"Greetings to Senior Sister Yun."

"Greetings to Senior Sister Yun."

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Clearly, this place, usually neglected, finally had visitors.

In front of the dungeon gates, a slender and graceful young woman emerged, dressed in a pink chiffon long dress, her jade-like skin partly visible beneath the sheer fabric. The newcomer was Yun Xinyue, who had not been seen for a long time. At that moment, her demeanor was languid, her eyes held a smile, and she seemed nonchalant as she casually glanced around. She appeared to be in good spirits, and her cultivation had greatly improved.

A few guards of Wonderous Palace, who were previously slacking off, hurried to their feet and bowed to Yun Xinyue.

"Rise," Yun Xinyue responded with a smile, not commenting on their lazy demeanor. The Wonderous Palace was seriously short-handed at the moment. The fact that these people showed up for their shifts was already quite commendable.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Yun." The guards all heaved sighs of relief. Despite Senior Sister Yun being easy to speak to, her authority was still present.

"I heard you've got two people locked up here. I came to take a look since I was free," Yun Xinyue said to the guards, her smile blooming like a flower.