Chapter 2333 - 2331: Cultivating the Self and Nurturing Character

Chapter 2333: Chapter 2331: Cultivating the Self and Nurturing Character

Three days later.

In the quiet alley, a shop named "Red-Clothed Boutique" opened for business.

No one knew specifically what it sold, not even the neighbors living around knew what kind of business this Red-Clothed Boutique was running.

Inside the shop.

The Ancient Giant Bear reverted to its original form, shrinking to the size of a house cat, with pure white fur shimmering with a crystalline luster, cute and charming.

This fellow somehow changed, ever since it broke through to the Unification Realm, its fur color turned snow white.

Curled up at Zhang Xiaohao’s feet, with a small bowl in front of it, the bowl was filled with top-quality elixirs, used by cultivators at the Unification Realm and Great Mahayana Realm, yet they were quietly placed inside.

Since three days ago, the Ancient Giant Bear had transformed into this appearance.

It discovered that once it changed into this form, the lady in red would toss elixirs into its bowl like candy, and once this batch was finished, there would be another, an abundant supply.

But unlike Zhang Xiaohao, it couldn’t devour anything that came its way in one gulp.

Each elixir consumed required it to use a cultivation technique to digest for a while. Even with various top-grade elixirs, rarely seen, placed in front of it, no matter how tempted it was, it couldn’t digest them!

Red stood quietly beside, with grapes, bananas, apples, and other fruit snacks placed around her, serving Zhang Xiaohao fruit while massaging him.

As for Zhang Xiaohao, he lazily lay on the recliner, holding an ordinary book, reading it carefully, occasionally opening his mouth to enjoy the fruit handed over by Red.

"Young Master, what are we actually selling in this shop?" Red curiously asked.

Three days had already passed, yet Zhang Xiaohao hadn’t taken any action, making her quite anxious inside.

"Nurturing the mind and body!" Zhang Xiaohao replied with a smile.

"I don’t understand!" Red pouted and said.

"At your level, necessary mental training is inevitable. As the saying goes, ’Great hiding is in the city, small hiding is in the woods.’ To achieve a breakthrough in your mindset, you must lower yourself and perceive things as an ordinary person does. Only by understanding, can your mindset quickly grow." Zhang Xiaohao said seriously.

"Hmm." Red nodded.

However, judging by her facial expression, she was still somewhat confused.

Zhang Xianyu took out a bamboo flute, and Red respectfully lit it for him. Squinting his eyes, Zhang Xiaohao exhaled a puff of smoke, smiling as he looked at her.

"You can try to engage in activities typical for young women, such as playing the zither, embroidery, reading, playing chess, etc. Just immerse yourself in them, and you might unexpectedly reap some benefits! Moreover, you’ve advanced too quickly in recent times, breaking through from the Early Mahayana to the Mahayana Peak in less than three months. Your mindset is unstable, which might not be evident now, but it will become a Heart Demon to trouble you when you try to ascend to the Great Mahayana Extreme Realm!" Zhang Xiaohao stated seriously.

"Young Master, aren’t you here? With you around, no matter what stands in the way, it can’t stop Red." Red said, winking playfully.

"Oh, you! Stop dawdling and do as I suggested!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.

"Hmm, Red will listen to the Young Master." Red said earnestly.

Then she walked towards the backyard.

Xiong Wang glanced at Red’s departing figure, internally sighing, thinking, being born well is not as good as sleeping well! Despite both being of noble True Spirit bloodline, I can only be a mount, and I have to figure out cultivation on my own! It’s really comparing people with people, but it’s infuriating! The more you compare, the more it angers you to death!

Zhang Xiaohao was unaware of Xiong Wang’s thoughts; if he knew, he would surely have kicked it twice. While reading a book, smoking, and occasionally nibbling on some fruit.

Clatter, clatter, clatter...

A series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded from outside.

Immediately after, a burly man in a black robe with an ominous aura, leading seven or eight ruffians, arrogantly strode in from outside with murderous intent.

"You little brats! How dare you open a shop on my Master Hu’s turf and not pay the management fee? Are you tired of living?!" the black-robed man said fiercely.

His eyes like copper bells stared viciously at Zhang Xiaohao, as if the next moment, if Zhang Xiaohao dared not pay the management fee, he would be torn to pieces.

"Xiao Xiong, throw these people out!" Zhang Xiaohao ordered without turning his head.

A gentle puff of smoke exhaled from his mouth.

"Yes, Young Master." Xiong Wang responded respectfully.

"Hahaha—! You little brat, you can’t still be dreaming, can you? Expecting this pet bear to throw me, Master Hu, out? You’ve dreamt too much, haven’t you? You should take a good look in the mirror and see if this pet bear is up to the task! Admittedly, if you say it’s pretty, I’ll give you that, I do admit! But if you want it to throw me out, I’m not underestimating it, but does it have what it takes? Brothers, don’t you think I’m right?" Master Hu laughed arrogantly.

"Hahaha—! Master Hu, you’re mighty and domineering, and you’re absolutely right. This pet bear looks quite cute, but wants to act formidable in front of us! No need for Master Hu to lift a finger; we can abuse it a thousand times!"

"Master Hu, this bear is so cute, why not stew it and eat it? I bet it would taste great."

"Yeah, Master Hu! I’ve never eaten such a cute pet bear before; today is just the right time to try it."

A group of ruffians each laughed aloud and said.

"Did you hear, little brat? Your lousy pet bear wants to act wild in front of Master Hu! It’s not that Master Hu is not giving you face; hand over a hundred high-grade spirit stones, and Master Hu guarantees you a month of peace! If you dare not hand over the spirit stones, hmph! Master Hu will make sure you can’t leave with anything!" Master Hu coldly stated.

"Roar!" Xiong Wang let out a low roar.

A terrifying aura erupted from its body, crushing down on them.

Among Master Hu’s group, the strongest was only at mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Facing Xiong Wang’s early-stage Integration Realm’s overwhelming aura, they immediately crumbled.

Thud, thud, thud...

The next moment, they all knelt on the ground, with large beads of cold sweat dripping from their foreheads onto the ground, wetting the surface.

"Such audacity, daring to mock Xiong Wang as a dumb bear, I’ll eat every one of you." Xiong Wang threatened with murderous intent.

"Throw them out." Zhang Xiaohao said calmly.

"Yes, Young Master." Xiong Wang responded.