Chapter 2917 - 2918: Topknot Empowerment
Chapter 2917: Chapter 2918: Topknot Empowerment
At most, he only gave each person a cultivation technique and then offered a bit of guidance.
The rest was entirely up to them to comprehend.
Only with Ren Ning did Xue An truly put in effort; not only did he personally help her with her Foundation Establishment, but the cultivation technique was custom-made for her.
This time, finding Ren Ning before his departure was to discuss her future cultivation.
Xue An first checked Ren Ning’s cultivation progress and then nodded with satisfaction.
It could be seen that Ren Ning had put in hard work.
This was the quality that Xue An admired most in Ren Ning.
No matter the time or place, this girl always managed to maintain a precious clarity.
This is more important than any talent.
"Disciple, your current level compared to the time you’ve spent cultivating is already quite good, but it’s far from enough, at least compared to the standards I demand!"
Xue An’s voice directly echoed in Ren Ning’s sea of consciousness.
Ren Ning was slightly startled, but she quickly adapted to this mode of communication.
"What is the standard you mentioned?"
"At least, you need to reach a Rank Seven Martial Yi Lang level to have the power to protect yourself!"
Ren Ning was astonished by the level Xue An mentioned, gasping sharply.
Although Rank Seven doesn’t sound like much, to someone like Ren Ning who was just past Foundation Establishment and hadn’t entered a grade yet, it was like a fantasy.
"I will try my best!" Ren Ning said softly, somewhat discouraged.
"Now, it’s too late to try hard. Disciple, can you trust your master?"
"Of course, I trust you!" Ren Ning responded without hesitation.
"Alright, then your master will lend you a hand, but this might hurt a bit, you must endure!"
"Mm!"
Ren Ning had just responded when a soul-wrenching pain made her groan uncontrollably.
It was too painful!
Simply heart-wrenching!
It felt as if a red-hot steel needle was piercing through her head and spine, continually twisting.
But with just a groan, Ren Ning summoned astonishing willpower to endure forcibly.
Her face was as pale as paper, large beads of sweat rolled down, pain flashed across her beautiful cheeks from time to time, yet she clamped her mouth shut, not uttering a sound.
This resolve made Xue An secretly admire her.
"Just endure a bit longer, it will be over soon!"
As he spoke, a torrent of True Yuan moved through her entire body, helping Ren Ning begin to advance her levels.
Foundation Establishment, Breaking Yuan... and then entering grade.
Nine Rank Colonel level appeared ahead, Ren Ning’s body trembled, feeling as if she had broken through an invisible barrier, the world opened up before her.
But this was not enough; the infusion of True Yuan accelerated, Rank Nine quickly matured, ultimately ripe and ready, breaking through to become Rank Eight Martial Wu Lang.
Then on to Rank Seven Martial Yi Lang...
When the Rank Seven level finally stabilized, Xue An released her, stepping back with a breath of relief.
Although with his Saint’s Peak, Rank Three General cultivation, creating a mere Rank Seven was not difficult.
But Xue An chose the most secure method to avoid harming Ren Ning’s foundation, which gave him some pressure.
Fortunately, everything completed smoothly.
Seeing Ren Ning now, she seemed as if plucked straight from water, her sweat soaking the bed beneath.
However, her advancement was evident.
After stabilizing her power through blood and energy circulation, Ren Ning immediately opened her eyes and looked at Xue An. Her first words were:
"Master, are you leaving?"
Xue An smiled, "Why do you ask?"
Ren Ning was silent for a moment, "Because if you were not leaving, why would you rush to advance my level in such a hurry?"
Xue An did not hide, simply nodded, "Yes!"
Ren Ning trembled slightly, "Are you going to Great Sun Island?"
"Yes!"
"When?"
"Planning to leave before dawn!"
"So urgent?"
"Can’t help it, too many affairs, have to leave ahead of schedule!"
Ren Ning remained silent.
Though she desperately wished to ask if she could go along, she knew it would bear no fruit.
Because Xue An would not allow her to follow.
Last night, she had already heard about Great Sun Island from Lu Hui and Niu Dali.
She knew it was the core of the universe, a place swarming with powerful beings, full of hidden talents and potentials.
Someone like her, arriving there, wouldn’t even count as cannon fodder, just a burden.
Yet she was still deeply saddened.
Not knowing if Xue An would ever return from this trip.
"Will you come back, master?" she asked, holding back tears, with a low voice.
Xue An sighed softly, "Not sure. If things go smoothly there, I’ll rush back after eliminating enemies, given my long absence, I’m also worried about the situation on my side!"
Ren Ning took a deep breath, fighting off her tears, obediently nodding.
"Understood, Master, I wish you smooth sailing and triumph over foes!"
Her voice was choked towards the end.
Seeing this, Xue An sighed, "Alright, no need to be so sad, I’m not truly leaving for good; after dealing with my universe’s matters, I will definitely come back for you, as you are my disciple!"
Ren Ning’s eyes brightened, "Really?"
"Has master ever lied to you?"
Seeing Xue An’s gentle gaze, Ren Ning finally bowed her head with an indomitable voice, "I’ll wait for you!"
"Silly girl!" Xue An smiled, and with a sudden wave, a stream of light entered Ren Ning’s brow.
A flood of enormous information immediately enveloped Ren Ning’s mind.
"This..."
Before reacting, she was overwhelmed by the massive information and fainted.
Watching Ren Ning faint on her bed, Xue An calmly said, "Disciple, this is my last help for you, the information is all about future cultivation, I hope when I see you again, you will have genuinely grown!"
"Have a good sleep!"
Having said that, Xue An turned and left Ren Ning’s room.
But he didn’t return to his own room; instead, he smiled at the corridor’s end, then leisurely walked to a certain room.
The door was ajar, Xue An pushed it open and went inside.
The room was dark, with a faint floral scent lingering.
Standing at the doorway, Xue An spoke with a chilly tone, "Did you hear anything while eavesdropping just now?"
From the darkness came the sound of rapid breathing, then a bit of candlelight lit up, Sheng Hongqian quivered at the table, her face filled with panic.
"Sir... I just happened to come downstairs, heard sounds from Miss Ren’s room, so I stopped and stayed for a while, I swear I heard nothing, I know nothing!"
At the end, Sheng Hongqian’s eyes showed a pleading gaze.
Xue An found it both amusing and helpless, realizing Sheng Hongqian clearly misunderstood.
Though he showed nothing on the surface, he stepped forward, looked down coldly, and said.
"Why so bold while eavesdropping, yet timid now? Are you afraid I’ll silence you?"
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