sinovels Chapter 511 The Imperial City! The Sincerity of Thatched Cottage!
Chapter 511 The Imperial City! The Sincerity of Thatched Cottage!
Chun Tao nodded and began the tedious practice.
This training lasted for another three days.
Three days later, Chuntao was finally able to suspend the leaves in her palm for a moment. Although it was shaky and couldn't last long, it was still a step forward.
On the morning of the fifteenth day.
Chen Fan stood in the courtyard, watching Chun Tao hold the leaf steadily in her palm, where it floated for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before slowly falling.
Chun Tao's face was full of excitement: "Little Chen! I did it!"
Chen Fan nodded, took out a pale yellow pill from his pocket, and handed it to her: "This is a Marrow Cleansing Pill. After taking it, you will feel some pain. If you can endure it, it will cleanse some impurities from your body and improve your spiritual root aptitude."
Chun Tao took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.
The next moment, a scorching stream of air rose from his dantian and quickly spread to his limbs and bones.
She felt her bones burning hot, as if countless needles were pricking her meridians.
"Ah..." She bent over in pain, cold sweat pouring down her forehead.
Chen Fan stood aside without offering any assistance.
She had to endure the process of marrow cleansing on her own.
External intervention can backfire.
Chun Tao gritted her teeth until her lips bled.
Her body trembled violently, covered in a layer of grayish-black grime, emitting a foul stench.
After about an incense stick's time, the pain gradually subsided.
Chun Tao slumped to the ground, panting heavily.
"Get up," Chen Fan said calmly. "Go fetch some water and wash up."
Chun Tao struggled to her feet and found that her clothes were soaked with sweat and covered with a layer of sticky black mud.
She quickly ran to the well, drew water, and rinsed herself several times before she could wash away the filth from her body.
After taking a bath and changing into clean clothes, Chun Tao stood by the well, staring at her reflection in the water, and was stunned.
Her skin was much whiter than before, with a faint glow. Her hands, which were once rough, had become smooth and delicate.
"This...this is me?" She touched her face, in disbelief.
"The Marrow Cleansing Pill has washed away some impurities from your body," Chen Fan's voice came from behind. "Your spiritual root aptitude has also improved slightly as a result."
Chun Tao turned around, looked at Chen Fan, her eyes full of gratitude: "Little Chen... thank you."
Chen Fan waved his hand: "Half a month has passed. You have laid a solid foundation. The rest of the journey is up to you."
He paused, then said, "I have left a trace of my divine consciousness within you. If you are in a life-or-death crisis, crush this jade talisman, and I will know."
He took out a white jade talisman about the size of a thumb from his sleeve and handed it to Chuntao.
Chuntao took the jade talisman and held it in her palm, feeling its warmth and slight coolness.
With a tear welling up in the corner of her eye, she murmured again:
"Little Chen...can...can I go with you?"
Chen Fan shook his head slightly.
He thought that this was also his first time going outside the sealed land, and he had no idea what the situation was like outside.
Bringing Chuntao along would only add to his troubles.
Lost in thought, Chen Fan smiled, his eyes narrowed:
"You should cultivate here diligently... Once you become a Nascent Soul cultivator, perhaps you can come and find me..."
"So, once I reach the Nascent Soul stage, I can come find you?" With innocent eyes and a touch of excitement, Chun Tao nodded.
"Alright... Once I reach the Nascent Soul stage, I won't be a burden to you anymore. From now on, wherever you go... you'll have to take me with you!"
"Okay!" Chen Fan nodded with a smile!
……
One day later.
The Imperial Horse Stables of the Great Yuan Imperial City.
After escorting Chun Tao back to the palace, Chen Fan returned here.
Upon arriving at the kitchen, he looked around and immediately stopped.
He, who habitually sat in front of the stove, suddenly felt a little reluctant to leave!
It should be noted that Chen Fan has been in the palace for over eighty years since he entered it.
And at the age of old age, he embarked on the path to immortality.
A bitter smile appeared on Chen Fan's handsome face amidst his inner turmoil.
"Godfather...you're here..."
Just then, Xiaodengzi returned with water.
Seeing his godfather return, he didn't seem very happy and said:
"I heard from Emperor Wu that...you're going out? Can our son go with you?"
"It's too dangerous outside..." Chen Fan said with a squinty smile:
"One person from our family can go."
The little stool was taken aback, then fell silent.
Just like before, he silently came behind his godfather and massaged his back and shoulders.
"We've made arrangements with Emperor Wu," Chen Fan said with a smile.
"Qingyizi is in charge of the Qingyun Sect, Qingfengzi, Tianyu Daoist, and Qingxiazi are in charge of the other six sects... As for Old Dragon City... I'd like you to go and keep it under control... What do you say?"
"Is it appropriate for my son to be too weak...?" Xiao Dengzi asked, expressing his doubts.
"It's alright..." Chen Fan said softly.
"We've killed most of the Nascent Soul cultivators here; the rest are just old fogies... Take this... to control Qingyizi and the others..."
"Yes... Godfather, I will follow your arrangements." Xiao Deng respectfully accepted the jade token handed over by his godfather!
Chen Fan smiled, his eyes narrowed.
He slowly rose and walked to the threshold, saying:
"Secondly... your godmother should stay in the palace to cultivate... don't let her sneak out..."
"Son knows..." Little Stool's eyes were filled with tears as he watched his godfather's departing figure.
He swallowed hard, feeling a pang of reluctance, but ultimately didn't chase after them...
After leaving the Imperial Stables, Chen Fan did not go to the Imperial Garden.
With his hands behind his back, he walked out of the palace gate like a leisurely eunuch and came to Chang'an Street.
Looking around, the huge street was bustling with people and shops lined up one after another, extremely prosperous!
After glancing at it a few times, Chen Fan arrived at the front of Baicaotang with ease.
As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Old Li come out with a smile on his face:
"Fellow Daoist Chen...you've arrived..."
"We still prefer you to call me Brother Wei," Chen Fan said with a smile as he entered the house.
"Goodbye..." Old Li waved his hand and said:
"A couple of days ago, an old eunuch named Wei Zhong came here to buy medicine... When I heard he was also named Wei Zhong... I almost made a mistake!"
Chen Fan smiled but remained silent.
He casually sat down and simply took out a few storage bags from his pocket:
"Our family is going out...did you know that?!"
"I...know." Old Li was taken aback, then immediately understood:
"The Eighteenth Elder also knows... The Eighteenth Elder said that if you go out, you can take this to the Hundred Herbs Hall branch in the Great Yu Cultivation Kingdom, where someone will receive you..."
"Thanks." Chen Fan said with a smile.
"This time when we go out... I'm afraid we'll need to negotiate with your family more..."
"Fellow Daoist Chen is too kind," Old Li said with a sigh.
"We've known each other for so many years... But then again... as long as you can still provide those spiritual plants, Hundred Herbs Hall will ensure you can roam freely in the Southern Region..."
Secondly, to show sincerity... this is the ambush area set up by the eight major families outside. As long as Fellow Daoist Chen avoids them, he can pass through without any obstacles..."