northernbook Chapter 92 Grounding
Chapter 92 Grounding
On the way back, Mu Chen handed a white token to Tao Tao.
"If anything happens in the future, just use this token to tell your master. Today was really too dangerous. If I had been a step slower, wouldn't your meridians have been sealed? I'll take a good look at you when we get back to prevent any lasting problems."
"Yes, Master." Tao Tao happily accepted it. Although she looked extremely disheveled just now, she was not as miserable as everyone saw. She had made preparations in advance and secretly communicated with Bai Yan. Bai Yan told her that she could take all the treasures for herself. If Mu Chen had not appeared, Ye Lan's things would have already been put into Tao Tao's storage bracelet by now.
However, that would indeed cause trouble. The current result is not bad. As for those flying needles entering her body, they can't actually hurt her at all.
You have to understand that Tao Tao's physique is no ordinary person now, so how could he be hurt by such flying needles? It was just an act for Ye Lan to see.
Since her last encounter with Ye Lan, Tao Tao hasn't left Immortal Spirit Valley for several days. Mu Chen is still worried about her and insists that she stay in Immortal Spirit Valley and not go anywhere else.
He had already checked on Tao Tao and found that she was basically fine, but now that there were many people at the Yanhan Sect, he was afraid that something might happen to her again. So he put her under house arrest.
Tao Tao was bored all day long and really wanted to go out, but every time he got to the door, Feng Yue would stop him. With Feng Yue watching over him, Tao Tao couldn't run away even if he wanted to.
"Senior Brother Yue, I'm just going out to take a look. I heard that most of the people from the major sects have arrived today. If I don't go now, I'll miss everything."
Everyone knows the little one loves to join in the fun. If it weren't for that incident, no one would have stopped her. But now it's different. They're worried about Tao Tao, so they won't let her go out easily.
"Anyway, the martial arts tournament is coming up soon, you'll see them sooner or later, what's the rush?"
"Of course I'm anxious. I can't see anything here, and I've heard that demonic cultivators have come too. I haven't seen any demonic cultivators yet."
"You know this too?" Feng Yue was a little surprised. Wasn't Tao Tao under house arrest? How did she still have such good information?
Tao Tao spread her little hand and stuffed a piece of pastry into her mouth. "Senior sister told me this because she was afraid I'd be bored. She said the demonic cultivator who came was called something like 'Severing Gate'?"
"It's the Soul Severing Sect. They've always been secretive and rarely show up. I don't know why they suddenly came to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament. Generally speaking, there are no restrictions on the Martial Arts Tournament, so anyone can come and go as they please. Therefore, even if we know they are demonic cultivators, we can't drive them away."
"Are they good?" Tao Tao asked in a low voice, looking somewhat excited.
Feng Yue said, "Impressive. The senior who led the disciples here this time is a mid-stage Core Formation expert. I only caught a glimpse of him from afar. It's strange, there's nothing on his face, but I can't see his features clearly. It's like he's wearing a veil. I guess he doesn't want to reveal his identity."
Tao Tao asked, "But since we've come to participate in the martial arts tournament, what's there to be afraid of revealing our identities?"
This question really stumped her. Feng Yue remained silent for a while before saying, "Perhaps everyone has their own secrets. It would be bad if someone's old acquaintance were recognized. Besides, it's not something we can criticize about the affairs of a Core Formation stage senior."
"I see." Tao Tao was clearly not very interested in this. Suddenly, she leaned closer, her eyes lit up, and asked excitedly, "Senior brother, have you heard that the Soul Severing Sect has a bird called Fire Flame? The eggs that this bird lays are very delicious, and one bite makes you want to keep coming back for more."
"Junior Sister, you mustn't do that. Huoyan is the mount of Senior Changjing from the Broken Soul Sect. Its level is at least seven. Don't get any funny ideas, or even your master might not be able to protect you. After all, you can't talk about morality with demonic cultivators."
Upon hearing Tao Tao's words, Feng Yue knew what she was thinking. She was startled. Ordinary things were one thing, but she actually had her eye on someone else's mount. The key was that the beast was of high cultivation level and high level. Going there would be like throwing an egg against a rock.
Tao Tao nodded absentmindedly, "Oh, okay."
"Alright, I've brought you all the food. Just be a good boy and listen to me. When the martial arts tournament starts in a few days, your master will naturally let you out."
With that, Feng Yue handed a storage bracelet to Tao Tao and then hurriedly left.
It was impossible to leave Tao Tao there; her heart had already flown outside. However, she couldn't break the restriction set up by Mu Chen, so she could only go to Bai Yan.
"Ayan, I'll give you all this delicious food. If you help me break this restriction, we'll go steal the Firebird's eggs!"
Tao Tao was willing to go anywhere, no matter how dangerous, as long as it was food, completely ignoring Feng Yue's words.
"If I break this restriction, it will inevitably arouse suspicion from your master and the others. How do you plan to explain it then?" Bai Yan suddenly retorted. This was a restriction set up by a Core Formation cultivator. How could she, a disciple in the early Foundation Establishment stage, possibly break it?
Realizing it wasn't that simple, Tao Tao lowered her eyes slightly. "This is a problem..."
"Besides, the martial arts tournament is just around the corner, and all the sects have prepared rare and precious treasures as prizes. Don't you want to get one or two?"
"I want to, but I want to take back what is rightfully mine."
Knowing what she was talking about, Bai Yan's tone softened a bit, "Since that's the case, why don't you focus on your cultivation? After fighting Ye Lan, you should be able to see that her cultivation has improved a lot. If you want to defeat her, your current strength is far from enough."
The Ye family is, after all, a family of cultivators, and their resources are far beyond what ordinary sects can match. Moreover, Ye Lan is the one they value most, so naturally all resources are directed towards her. It would be unreasonable if she didn't improve her cultivation level.
Unlike Tao Tao, whose true form is a Taotie, she can improve her cultivation by constantly devouring others. However, looking at the entire Yanhan Sect, there is nothing left for her to devour and convert into cultivation. From now on, she will have to rely on herself.
Tao Tao takes anything related to the Ye family very seriously. She asked suspiciously, "Then what should I do?"
Unexpectedly, Bai Yan casually replied, "I don't know. You can decide for yourself. I need to rest these days, so don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Aren't you an avatar? Do avatars need rest too? Has something happened in the God Realm?"
Unfortunately, Tao Tao received no further response from Bai Yan, so she had no choice but to give up and quietly sit cross-legged on the bed to begin her meditation.
Her cultivation level is currently at a standstill, so she needs to consider other aspects. As for the Ice Thunder Sword, it has been tempered and become even more powerful, so there is no need to improve it for the time being. If she wants to defeat Ye Lan in the Martial Arts Tournament, she needs to further consolidate the power of the Azure Phoenix and the Gluttonous Beast.
"Waaah..."
Just then, a voice suddenly came from the pet pouch. The spiritual connection that had been severed with Tuantuan was suddenly reconnected. Only then did she realize that Tuantuan was about to break through and needed her help.
"Don't worry, with me here, your breakthrough will be no problem."