C515 Play

Ever since Rice could swallow the Qi Blood Crystal whole, Woo Zhengyang had grown accustomed to her peculiar abilities. So, when he noticed she absorbed the spirit liquid without any discomfort, he was only momentarily surprised before dismissing it.

However, Bing'er and the other three girls were utterly astonished. They were gritting their teeth through the process, while Rice absorbed the spirit liquid effortlessly, even playfully. The contrast was stark.

Especially Huo'er, who was still fuming after being tricked by Woo Zhengyang. She was eager for revenge and was even more annoyed to see Rice completely at ease.

Once the pain from the body refinement subsided, Huo'er discreetly reached out and tickled Rice's back...

"Giggling... Who's tickling me?"

Rice was extremely ticklish and shivered all over when Huo'er tickled her. She turned around, but Huo'er had already pulled back her arm, feigning innocence.

Rice eyed the four girls for a moment, then lunged at Huo'er, exclaiming, "It must be you, Huo'er!"

"Why me?" Huo'er protested while dodging.

"Besides me, you got the most attention from my brother, and you were the first to go through the painful stage. Ha! Rice is smart, isn't she?"

"What are you reaching for? It's not me..." Huo'er said, playfully tussling with Little Rice.

Before long, Bing'er, Jing'er, and another friend were pulled into the fun. All four of them adored Little Rice, even Jing'er, who usually kept a straight face, joined in the laughter and games.

Woo Zhengyang stood dumbfounded by the spirit pool. As the four women played, their reflections danced on the water's surface, each of their graceful figures captivating the eye.

Even though Woo Zhengyang had seen them without clothes before, the teasing glimpses were somehow more alluring. Remembering his previous experience with Jingxiang, he decided it was best not to linger, to avoid any awkward encounters if the women noticed him.

Absorbing the spirit liquid was faster with the right technique. Without it, the process slowed down. Watching the four women and Little Rice, it seemed like it would take some time for them to finish.

With some free time, Woo Zhengyang decided to explore the surrounding area and study this peculiar world. Whether it was a world made of spirit crystals or Heavenly Essence Stones, there wasn't much difference at first glance. However, as you moved from Heavenly Essence Stones to the finest ones, and then to spirit crystals, everything became increasingly translucent and radiant.

But there were differences. In the world of Heavenly Essence Stones, he and Jingxiang had never encountered such extraordinary women. Yet, shortly after entering the world of spirit crystals, they did.

Were those peculiar women unique to the world of spirit crystals, or was it just a coincidence?

Two hours later, Bing'er, Huo'er, and the others emerged from the spirit pool, each looking radiant. Only Huo'er pouted when she saw Woo Zhengyang, still a bit miffed.

"Huo'er, you look adorable when you pout. If there's any good news, you'll be the first I think of," Woo Zhengyang chuckled.

Hearing this, Huo'er's face lit up with a smile. She walked over, playfully shaking Woo Zhengyang's arm. "Oh, come on, sir, I won't do it again... I was hoping you could teach us sisters archery someday."

Woo Zhengyang's expression remained calm at first, but the mention of archery made his face darken. She was teasing him again.

"Giggle... See you later, sir!"

Before Woo Zhengyang could get angry, Huo'er had already slipped into the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. Bing'er and the others followed suit, each bidding Woo Zhengyang farewell before entering. Finally, it was Rice's turn, and Woo Zhengyang sent her in with a couple of Qi Blood Crystals.

As he continued his journey, Woo Zhengyang wondered if there might be even more extraordinary worlds beyond the realm of spirit crystals.

Along the way, he encountered another set of statues, this time numbering over twenty. However, Woo Zhengyang wisely kept his distance, avoiding any potential trouble.

This encounter confirmed Woo Zhengyang's suspicions: these statues weren't limited to just one place. He was curious to see if the woman he faced this time was stronger than the last, but his archery skills were so poor that he always needed Rice to step in, which wasted too much time. Ultimately, he had to give up on the idea.

After traveling a bit further, Woo Zhengyang's face lit up with joy. He sensed that the spiritual energy around him had become more concentrated, a sign that a spirit pool was nearby.

"Could there really be so many spirit pools here?"

Although Woo Zhengyang had guessed there was more than one spirit pool in the area, he couldn't have imagined encountering three in just one day. If people outside knew, they'd go wild, as even elite disciples from the major Martial Mansions rarely had the chance to temper their bodies with such spirit liquid.

Scanning the surroundings, Woo Zhengyang didn't see any sign of a spirit pool, likely because something was obscuring it. Suppressing his excitement, he put away his flying sword and continued on foot, feeling the changes in the spiritual energy around him.

Before long, Woo Zhengyang reached the source of the spiritual energy. It was a small valley. Although the hills on either side weren't high, his low flying altitude prevented him from seeing what lay within.

Woo Zhengyang initially thought he could climb over directly, but after reaching a certain height, he felt immense pressure from above, similar to when he attempted to fly with his sword. As the peak came into view, he stubbornly tried to climb further, only to feel as if a heavy hammer struck him on the head, causing him to fall with a groan.

With no other choice, Woo Zhengyang had to search for the entrance to the valley. After half an hour of twists and turns, he finally made his way into the valley. The moment he saw the spirit pool, all his dissatisfaction vanished. The pool in the valley was four to five times larger than the one Bing'er and the others had used, and the spirit liquid within was much denser. Even if he absorbed it alongside Bing'er and the others, Woo Zhengyang was confident he could advance to a higher level.

"I found it, this is the place."

"Hurry over here!"

Just as Woo Zhengyang was about to retrieve the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, he suddenly heard two faint voices coming from the entrance of the valley behind him. Someone was approaching.

Hearing the voices, Woo Zhengyang's expression turned serious. The voices were a man and a woman, neither of whom were Yuen Jinli or Situ Jingxiang. Others had entered this world, and it wasn't just one person. Woo Zhengyang was surprised, as the cave they entered had archers on both sides, making it difficult for anyone to approach, let alone enter.

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