Chapter 206: Where Was the Lotus? The Lotus You Promised? (1/2)

Chapter 206: Where Was the Lotus? The Lotus You Promised?

Translator: E.3.3.Editor: Vermillion

On the streets of the Imperial City, street vendors were peddling their goods, hollering at flows of pedestrians.

A bald young monk dressed in a black linen garment carried a portion of steaming buns, stuffing the meat bun into his mouth as he walked.

The white meat buns emanated hot steam, yet the young monk was unaffected. He picked one up with one hand and gave it a good ol' bite, causing sauce to splatter everywhere. The aroma of the meat buns pervaded the air.

Not long after, the portion of buns was quickly devoured as he walked on.

He carelessly threw the empty food container onto the road and wiped his greasy mouth with his linen garment. Then, the young monk tugged off the gourd hanging from his waist and poured wine into his mouth. There was a satisfied look on his face.

”There's wine and there's meat… now that is the life!” The young monk grinned broadly, and walked toward Fang Fang's Little Store with large strides.

Suddenly, his steps froze as he cast a solemn gaze toward the small alleyway. This was because he could feel ferocious forces of true energy gushing from the direction of the store. He took another swig of wine, with his face as grave as ever.

”Which absentminded seventh grade Battle-Saint is putting on such a great pageantry of cultivation training in the Imperial City?” The young monk burst out into laughters.

There were countless seventh grade Battle-Saints in the Imperial City nowadays. Consequently, every Battle-Saint had their hands tied, afraid to do anything too flashy. This was a critical period, as there may be a lot to lose by sticking out one's neck.

”Whatever, who cares if he has the cultivation of a Battle-Saint. My objective is just to gather some information, hehe, and to get a look at the legendary Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree at the same time.” The young monk chuckled, lightly tapped his bald head, and stepped forward.

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Bu Fang carried the white jade wine jar into the kitchen, hid it well, and walked out again.

He caught sight of a few familiar shadows just as he was leaving the kitchen. Bu Fang studied the figures and instantly froze.

Wu Yunbai saw Bu Fang and her eyes sparkled. Sure enough it was him, they were in the right place!

However, Wu Yunbai did not move imprudently, as she saw the cross-legged seventh grade Battle-Saint seemingly about to reach a breakthrough. A Battle-Saint's breakthrough… now this was no joke.

Creak Creak, the sound of footsteps echoed once again.

Two shadows appeared by the entrance, standing right behind Wu Yunbai.

Ji Chengxue's pupils shrank as he peered at Ni Yan, who sat in the center of the store. He felt grim inside. Was this woman about to achieve a breakthrough? Breaking through at such a sensitive timing…

Lian Fu was filled with emotions as he glanced at the store. Ever since accompanying the late emperor here last time, he had never set foot into the store again. Suddenly hit with the cozy atmosphere, he couldn't help but recall old memories. He pinched his orchid-shaped fingers and sniveled.

Ni Yan's breakthrough did not last too long. Though the forces of energy on her body were rising, they stopped short at breaking into the echelon of eighth grade War-God from the peak of seventh grade Battle-Saint. The true energy within her gradually receded, and Ni Yan opened her eyes helplessly.

After drinking a cup of wine, the sounds of Path-Understanding Notes buzzed by her ears, enabling her to nearly reach a revelation. Yet it was truly onerous to arrive at such state, thus Ni Yan merely improved by one level on her cultivation as a seventh grade Battle-Saint. To reach the echelon of eighth grade War-God was too difficult.

The true energy that filled up the store dissipated. Ni Yan stood up and stretched, revealing her perfect body shape that attracted many pairs of eyes.

”Too bad, Owner Bu, your wine is quite something… but it was still an inch away from helping me reach a breakthrough. Just this last layer is as impenetrable as a natural barrier.” Ni Yan's voice carried a trace of glumness, but it was fine. She didn't feel too dejected.

Though the breakthrough was unsuccessful, her cultivation level still witnessed an improvement.

”Owner Bu, long time no see, how have you fared lately? Has business been booming?” Ji Chengxue laughed as he walked through the door and brought his hands into a greeting gesture.

Bu Fang cast Ji Chengxue a surprised look. How was this busybody free to visit his store today?

Wasn't this guy off being the emperor?

”Business has been good,” Bu Fang replied calmly.