Chapter 394 - Cruel Prank (2/2)
His control over the energy was already impeccable and refined. If he still couldn't cross the threshold, then the problem lay in his understanding of the said form of energy, and bathing his entire self with Life Energy was the most simple of the solutions he could come up with to glean some insights into the energy.
Before he started this, however, Nik expelled two of the lazy spirits. Disgruntled Lilith and Asmodeus may be, Nik now made sure that the duo simply doesn't laze within his spiritual world and utilize their own time to refine the spirit rings of the weapons and plants they need to consume.
”No need to feel so angry, just cultivate the rings while I heal my right arm.”
Nik stated plainly, unwilling to relent to the amorous feelings they kept on sending towards his direction, and when the two found that Nik remained unmoved, the duo spirits moved towards the two plants and three blades before cultivating the spirit rings with their own energies and effort.
***
Lanruo stared at the piece of paper sent by Chen Linjian, the son of the Divine Family's Patriarch.
”An old ruin? Should I ask Nik to tag along? That could be fun... just the two of us...”
Lanruo muttered before turning her attention towards her wardrobe. She had long since heard of Nik's return by the man in question himself. Still, Lanruo waited to meet with him. After the particular confrontation with Nik, Lanruo felt quite calm when it came to their relationship. Instead of hastily buzzing around Nik, she decided to spend some quality time only when it can allow their feelings to deepen.
So, the time spent during training or the classes was instantly removed, and with such an opportunity, Lanruo felt that it would be quite a waste to not even try.
”But...”
Lanruo looked at the list of students willing to join and also found her apprentice sisters within— Korra, Ziyun, Ryu'er, and Ning'er.
Steeling her nerves, Lanruo decided that she will invite Nik during the early morning. She and the other two partners already knew that Nik was going to focus on healing during this time, so she didn't contact him.
”Hmm, this would look good,” Lanruo decided on the outfit she would wear tomorrow and went to bed. Who knows, she might also come across a compatible beast and earn her first spirit ring.
***
”What is this?”
Yang Xin remained seated as she lazily looked at Ning Xin, who handed her a scroll.
”President sent this. He said that you should read the contents and strike a deal with the Holy Orchid Institute even without Nik's employment.”
Yang Xin frowned and then unfurled the scroll only for the contents to make her eyes widen in astonishment as she unconsciously licked her lips. She then looked at a particular letter filled with multiple recipes regarding a common material known as the Purple Haze grass, and she finally nodded, letting Yang Xin leave and then slumping on her desk in exhaustion once again.
”Holy Orchid Institute... one talented teacher and another astonishing student... what else can I discover there?”
She questioned rhetorically.
The President of the Alchemist Association was too important to be left out of Ye Zong's circuit, and he was one of the select few that found out about the Demon Lord's demise.
Nik killed the Demon Lord!
That, alongside his humble demeanor, had already made his value skyrocket in front of the President's eyes. So, to build a better relationship with Nik, the President ordered Yang Xin to get on with the recruitment. The President had already discussed the details with the Principal.
Recalling the Principal of the institute, Yang Xin scowled, but being a professional, she had to keep a straight face when talking to perverts.
Only a pervert like Nik could interest Yang Xin due to his astronomical feats!
***
Meanwhile, within a grand palace, a scantily dressed woman continued to roll on the bed. Her wavy black hair paired with her curvaceous body and glimmering purple eyes gave a sense of debauchery that could pull many into her charm. Only the boldest could remain unfettered by her beauty.
She is, after all, the previous Demon Lord's daughter and the current Demon Lord's prize!