211 Resume Our Journey! (2/2)
”There's no need for you to concern yourselves with this matter anymore. The college will seek justice for you. It doesn't matter where the giant tree came from. We will exterminate anyone who dares to harm the disciples from the Ethereal Dao College!”
”All of you deserve recognition for what you've done. You'll be rewarded accordingly after you've completed the Federation's Hundred Seedling assessment!” The Deputy Sect Lord smiled faintly. He passed down a few more instructions and made arrangements for the Foundation Establishment realm cultivators standing behind him to escort the three to the Federation capital.
”You can take the pill during your journey to recover your cultivation. Recover from your injuries before re-embarking on your travel. I look forward to your return as one of the Federation's hundred seedlings!”
”Many thanks to the Deputy Sect Lord!” Wang Baole tried to control his excitement and hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed.
”You little rascal, did you run into some sort of extraordinary luck? Having a breakthrough in your cultivation level and escaping successfully while carrying both of them. Well done. Not a weakling at all.” The Deputy Sect Lord pointed at Wang Baole.
Wang Baole was secretly pleased. He noted inwardly that the Deputy Sect Lord was really something. Not only that, he was extremely astute as well and knew Wang Baole's capabilities. After all, the giant tree had really been frightened off by him. It looked extremely undignified as it made its escape and clearly looked like it was about to wet its pants.
He thudded his chest and said loudly, ”Of course, we disciples of the Ethereal Dao College will never back down when something happens. I, Wang Baole, will live and die as one of Ethereal Dao College!”
There was a strange look on the others' faces when they heard him say that. They felt that Wang Baole never let go of any chances to market himself, but the Deputy Sect Lord clearly found his words easy on the ears. He laughed out loud. The more he looked at Wang Baole, the more he liked him. He chatted for a while longer before arranging for the rest of the group to spread out and conduct a search.
Wang Baole and his friends then boarded the college's cruiser and continued their journey to the Federation capital under the escort of the two Foundation Establishment realm cultivators. Only then did they finally release long and genuine sighs of relief.
They stared at one another. Each one of them could tell that the way they looked at one another had changed. Especially when Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng looked at Wang Baole, their eyes held a hint of surprise as if looking at something slightly strange, and a warmth that was more intense than before.
They didn't question Wang Baole about his battle with the giant tree after they had passed out, or his trump card, as that would intrude upon his secret. Wang Baole didn't ask them in detail about their attacks either. They had reached a common understanding without having to say anything and smiled at one another.
Compared to Zhuo Yifan's smile, Zhao Yameng, who was already so beautiful, gave the impression of an unparalleled beauty when she smiled. It was like the blossoming of a hundred flowers.
Wang Baole glanced over, blinked, and pointed at Zhao Yameng's face. He opened his mouth.
”Zhao Yameng, there's something on your face.”
”What?” She was momentarily stunned, and lifted her hand unknowingly, touching her face. She thought she had some dirt on her face.
”Beauty,” Wang Baole coughed quietly and said casually.
Next to Wang Baole, Zhuo Yifan's eyes widened instantly when he heard Wang Baole's words. The two Foundation Establishment realm cultivators serving as their escorts had been sitting cross-legged a short distance away, smiling at them. Upon hearing what Wang Baole said, the expressions on their faces shifted immediately. One of them seemed to be deep in thought as he studied Wang Baole. It was as if he was looking at God himself.
Zhao Yameng was taken by surprise and, unable to help herself, started giggling. Wang Baole's flirtatious words had been completely unexpected. Despite being generally poised and calm, Zhao Yameng still fell for it.
Wang Baole saw how his simple teasing had generated such a response and was inwardly pleased. He had learned such tactics since he was six and had used them countless times. He felt like he was walking on air, and with a wave of his hand, he said, ”Okay, this incident has ended. Next, we'll head for the Federation capital, show them what we've got, and become one of the Federation's hundred seedlings!”
Anticipation shone in Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng's eyes, and they watched as the distance separating them and Coulomb Basin grew bigger and bigger. Inhaling a deep breath, they continued chatting for a while longer before returning to their own rooms, taking the pill and starting the healing process.
Even though Wang Baole's injuries weren't as serious as Zhuo Yifan's or Zhao Yameng's, he would still require quite some time if he were to rely on his body to recover naturally. He swallowed the purple pill, and heat rose within his body as his internal injuries healed at an alarming rate.
The physical injuries on his body slowly healed as well…
Time passed steadily. After a few hours, as the cruiser slowly approached the vicinity of the Federation capital, the three ended their healing sessions. Energized, they left their rooms and stood at the deck, gazing at what was growing more and more majestic in their eyes… the Federation capital!