210 Leaving the Powerful Supreme Sect of Ziyun (1/2)
During the period of construction of the Donghuang Peak, not only did Zhou Donghuang continue to train hard, he even managed to create some ultimate spirit weapons and superior spirit weapons for those closest to him.
At the same time, he also created a giant batch of core drugs.
Of course, he prescribed a few core drugs specifically for his mother, Lin Lan.
His mother, Lin Lan, was generally a more meticulous person. Furthermore, she trained under the Technique of Everlasting Youth. After she entered the Primal Core stage, she was able to consolidate her Samadhi fire, which was extremely useful for core-forging.
Furthermore, from the way Lin Lan favored certain prescriptions by Zhong Ya, it could be assumed that she was extremely interested in pharmacy as well as alchemy.
Holistically, it was easy to see that Zhou Donghuang's mother, Lin Lan, had the potential to become an outstanding core-forging master.
”Donghuang, with the standard that you are at now, if you stay in the powerful supreme sect of Ziyun, I would be assured of your safety and status... However, if you leave us, there are many dangers and obstacles that lie ahead for you outside.”
Lin Lan had on a stern expression as she spoke to Zhou Donghuang. ”I only have one request for you. Please be careful no matter what!”
”Mother, do not worry.” Zhou Donghuang smiled confidently. In the previous world, he had roamed the entire universe and several planets solo for thousands of years before he could be at the peak of it all. With such an experience previously, the infinite universe was nothing terrifying to him as every area was familiar and traversed before.
”Brother, please come back soon... if not, I will miss you very, very much.”
Yun Lu had on a face of sadness as she gazed at Zhou Donghuang. After many years of interaction, she had already accepted this teenager before her as her own brother.
”Alright, I'll do as you command.” Zhou Donghuang smiled lovingly back at her, indulging her.
Since he had already made all the necessary preparations beforehand, Zhou Donghuang was able to spend his entire day with his mother and sister, telling them all sorts of stories and advising Lin Lan on how to protect the sect.
At the same time, Zhou Donghuang had also prepared some core-forging hearts for his mother, which would allow Lin Lan to face fewer obstacles and issues when core-forging after she had entered the Primal Core stage.
”Donghuang, tomorrow, spend some time with Zixi and Jiapei... It'll be convenient since they live together. When you intend to leave, let me know.”
At night, before Zhou Donghuang returned to his living quarters, Lin Lan had said these words to him.
Zhou Donghuang had frozen slightly before nodding casually.
”Alright, sure.”
”Fancy you speaking like a grownup!” Zhou Donghuang said heartily as he glanced at Yun Lu before leaving.
Once he had returned to his room, Zhou Donghuang sat on his bed and took an internal look at his essence point.
Now, within his essence point, 4 Primal Cores were floating within. Two of these Primal Cores were silver and were surrounded by silver inner Yuan. As for the other two Primal Cores, they were gold and surrounded by gold inner Yuan.
For the two Golden Essences, they were rotating endlessly. Even if Zhou Donghuang did not take special care to train them, they would adjust their Qi according to the Lord of the Four Supremes' route and absorb external spirit energy to train itself.
Of course, this was not as effective as when Zhou Donghuang underwent training himself. Nevertheless, this was the specialty of adepts who were at the Primal Core stage and above. Even if there was no deliberate training, the golden Primal Cores within the essence point would still train by itself.
However, as this was self-training, the two Golden Essences would only grow by themselves and would not help the remaining two Silver Essences to train. That responsibility still lay with Zhou Donghuang himself.
”It is most imperative for me to train the two Silver Essences till they become Golden Essences right now,” Zhou Donghuang mused to himself.
Now, there was about a year left before the Xuanyan City Inn were to organize the Feast of Ziyun. Previously, Zhong Donghuang's essence point had three Silver Essences and one Shi Essence. Within a years' time, with the help of some rare herbs preserved by the Xuanyin Sect, Zhou Donghuang had greatly improved himself by leaps and bounds. Not only had the Shi Essence been successfully converted to Silver Essence, but two out of three of the Silver Essences had also been converted to Golden Essences.
”With my powers now, even if that fellow I met, Zhong Ya of the Xuanyin Sect, managed to train himself to the Dharma level, I can still use my ultimate spirit weapon to destroy them!” The level of strength and power of Zhou Donghuang now was completely different from that of a year ago.
”Tomorrow, I'll have to face Zixi again... Jiapei, too.” Thinking of Lin Lan's instructions, Zhou Donghuang could not help but feel weary. At the same time, he could not help but recall an event of the past with a girl called Luo Qinghan.
”Previously, I thought I had truly fallen for her. However, as time passed, till now... That fluttery feeling that I had towards her has now dulled significantly. If I think hard about it... I don't understand her and she does not understand me. Why should I be so invested in her?
”However, duties still have to be obliged. No matter what she feels, she is still my woman. This is a fact that cannot be changed. As a woman who has been my partner, no other men will be allowed to touch her!”
Once he uttered those words allow, Zhou Donghuang's eyes glinted coldly for a short period of time before they dulled again.
”Although it is true that I do not have many substantial feelings for her, well... They can be developed over time.”
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The next day, Zhou Donghuang followed his mother's instructions and visited Yang Zixi and Ren Jiapei's home. Perhaps due to them knowing that Zhou Donghuang was about to leave, Zixi and Jiapei both studiously avoided any sensitive topics when speaking.
”Brother Zhou, do not worry. When you leave the powerful supreme sect of Ziyun, I will take good care of Aunty Lin Lan and Yun Lu on your behalf,” Yang Zixi said heartily.
”Thank you,” Zhou Donghuang replied, smiling.
”Brother Zhou, we'll be waiting for you to return.” Ren Jiapei's gaze was rather clouded, and she had a slightly saddened expression on her face.
Around evening time, Zhou Donghuang bid farewell to Yang Zixi and Ren Jiapei before heading to visit Fu, Freezing Wind, Zhou Han and Zhou Feng. Zhou Donghuang only left their company in the early morning after instructing them of certain matters, following up on their training and sharing some advice and tips.
”I'm leaving tomorrow.”