Chapter 661 - 59: Mid-stage Golden Core (Part 3)

Just as she left the range of Li Ji’an’s Dao Field, Xiaojiu immediately stomped her foot in frustration.

Then she looked back with some resentment.

The other party never explained.

Nor did they call out to her!

"Why won’t they even explain a little? Are they really so indifferent to me? I’ve known them for so many years; what do I mean to them in their hearts?"

Nanny Yao came over, a gentle expression on her face, "Jiu’Er, Nanny has long told you, where is there true affection in the cultivation realm’s affairs? Moreover, even if there were, it wouldn’t be found in such cold-hearted people.

How could cold-hearted people have true affection?"

"But Nanny Yao, they seem to be very loving. They are the most affectionate couple I have ever seen among all the cultivators." Xiaojiu was still somewhat unwilling to believe.

"Hehe, Jiu’Er, what nonsense about affection. Perhaps that female cultivator was controlled by him using some kind of method." Nanny Yao sneered.

"Nanny Yao, do you think Grandpa Changqing was not strong enough, he wanted to save me, but didn’t dare?" Xiaojiu asked again.

Nanny Yao gave a bitter smile, "Jiu’Er, you are too naive."

"The matters during this time were not just told by me alone, the others witnessed it firsthand. That old scoundrel even imprinted your words in an advance Memory Charm..."

"This..." Hearing this made Xiaojiu shiver with coldness.

Seeing Xiaojiu still hesitant, Nanny Yao continued, "Even if the old scoundrel’s strength was insufficient, and he didn’t have the guts to seek you, he should at least show some gesture, right?

Shanyuan Ascendant sought you out simply because he was involved with the forging of a Tier Three Lifespan Extension Pill due to this matter. In comparison, you should understand."

"Alas!" In the end, Xiaojiu nodded heavily, finally letting go in her heart.

"Nanny, Xiaojiu understands, in the future they will just be one among the myriad common folk of Funiu Mountain in Xiaojiu’s heart."

"I should also awaken from those false fantasies of love, Core Formation..." Her clear gaze became even firmer.

Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin watched this scene from afar, both with a knowing smile, as if accidentally guiding Xiaojiu, who had always been distracted in her cultivation, to anchor her heart.

In the following days, the detailed situation of Xiaojiu’s encounter became public.

Xiaojiu claimed that a year ago she was ambushed on the grasslands, and the technique used by the assailant was none other than the signature magic technique of Funiu Ascendant, Qiankun Mistake.

Subsequently, she fell into an underground dark river, unexpectedly saving her life.

It wasn’t until Cyan Ox found her that she safely returned.

As for the identity of the assailant, she couldn’t be certain who it was, unable to rule out whether it was Fifth Senior Brother.

Afterward, Xiaojiu began a retreat for quiet cultivation, preparing to break through the late stage of Foundation Establishment and plan for Core Formation.

The entire Funiu Mountain continued to be presided over by Senior Brother True Man Fengyin.

What surprised Li Ji’an was that after Cyan Ox appeared, Pure Essence Old Scoundrel disappeared, claiming he was out searching for some special herb.

This made Li Ji’an feel considerably relieved, then began sixteen years of undivided cultivation.

Sixteen years passed in the blink of an eye.

One day, Li Ji’an abruptly opened his eyes, a green magical power swirling in them, and then it vanished.

At the same time, a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

"Surprisingly, earlier by several years than expected!" Feeling the condition of his mid-stage Golden Core magical power, Li Ji’an was elated.

Besides breaking through several years earlier than expected, the Golden Core magical power at this moment also exceeded expectations significantly.

Compared to seasoned mid-stage Core Formation True Man like True Man Fengyin, his current Golden Core magical power was twice as much, and in terms of purity, was unparalleled.

In overall magical power, he was even inclined to compare himself with the likes of Pure Essence Old Scoundrel, who was on the lower end among Core Formation Ascendants.