972: Chapter 973 Settling the Mother-in-Law

The five people and one flood dragon delayed no further, turning into streaks of light and speeding up a bit more.

Fortunately, Mu Hanli herself was also a Nascent Soul Cultivator and her Foundation remained intact; the continuous travel was not an issue.

After half a day of racing like the wind and lightning, the majestic White Cloud City was already in sight.

The clouds above the city walls were pierced through, and the figures of Yao Delong and the others suddenly came to a halt in the air.

Without hesitation, he took off the taixu primordial spirit crown from his head—which flowed with Chaos aura and emitted a profound dao rhyme—and handed it to the Secondary Body Clone beside him!

Currently, the main body was at the Void Refining Peak, while the Secondary Body remained at the Void Refinement Mid-stage; the gap of two minor Realms appeared particularly crucial in the impending storm.

"Take it; it has miraculous effects on your Five Elements Origin cultivation."

Yao Delong spoke concisely. This taixu primordial spirit crown not only possessed staggering defensive power but also contained a Heaven-Defying Divine Ability—the Taixu Dao Realm!

It could be opened once a day, and the flow of time within was slowed down by ten times! One day outside was ten days within the Realm!

Even more terrifyingly, within the Dao Realm, the Yin and Yang and Five Elements dao rhyme would manifest, increasing the efficiency of cultivating corresponding Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities by a hundred times!

The main body had the System to rely on, so this crown was merely the icing on the cake, but for the Secondary Body, which specialized in the Five Elements Origin, it was no different from a tailor-made supreme Divine Artifact!

The two were originally one, indistinguishable from each other. The primordial spirit crown required no refinement; with a thought, the Secondary Body had already put it on.

Buzz!

A mysterious ripple spread from the Secondary Body, and the surrounding Spiritual Qi faintly converged toward him, as if the Five Elements Origin itself were cheering and jumping for joy.

"Thank you, Original Body!" A sharp light burst from the Secondary Body's eyes as he gave a solemn salute to the main body.

"Go, return to the Sect to Cultivate in seclusion," Yao Delong nodded.

The Secondary Body said no more, turning into a flowing shadow infused with Five Elements profound light—several times faster than when he arrived—tearing through the sky and shooting straight toward the Yin Yang Sect!

With the enhancement of the Taixu Dao Realm, reaching the Void Refining Peak was just around the corner!

Yao Delong then landed in the city with Luo Tianying, her mother, and Qiong Shuang, first settling them in a quiet, high-end inn for a temporary rest.

Immediately after, his figure flickered and appeared before the majestic gates of the City Lord's Manor.

He did not reveal his aura, but as soon as he approached, the manor gates swung wide open.

Dressed in a black City Lord's robe with a resolute face, Mu Long had already led several personal guards out to meet him, his face full of surprise and respect.

"Benefactor! Why have you suddenly graced us with your presence?" Mu Long clasped his hands and bowed deeply, maintaining an extremely low posture.

The person before him was the great benefactor who had changed the fate of his entire Family!

Yao Delong slightly raised his hand to signal him to dispense with the formalities and went straight to the point:

"Mu Long, I need you to find an absolutely quiet and safe independent courtyard in the city for several important people to reside in long-term."

Mu Long hardly hesitated for a second. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he immediately said:

"Rest assured, Benefactor! My ancestors have an old residence in the east of the city. It occupies a large area and has a quiet and elegant environment."

"The defensive Formation is still there, and there are dedicated people cleaning and maintaining it year-round. It definitely meets your requirements!"

"If you don't mind, please feel free to use it!"

As he spoke, he unhesitatingly took out a warm green jade token from his robes and offered it respectfully with both hands.

"This is the control jade token for the residence's core Restriction. With this token, all Formations in the residence can be controlled."

Yao Delong took the jade token. It felt warm in his hand, and he could feel the Formation ripples contained within. He nodded slightly in satisfaction.

He didn't say a word of thanks, but simply brushed his storage ring.

Three treasures shimmering with spiritual light and emitting an alluring Spiritual Pressure appeared out of thin air, floating before Mu Long.

A "Nascent Soul Ginseng" shaped like an infant with roots like a Dragon, a "Quenching Essence Crystal" condensed from starlight and moonlight,

And a bottle of "Nascent Soul Condensing Jade Marrow" flowing with an amber luster and emitting a fresh fragrance of vegetation!

"Cultivate well, and do not waste these resources."

Yao Delong's tone was flat, as if he were giving away ordinary items. "I will take my leave now."

Mu Long looked at the three treasures floating before him, his breathing instantly becoming heavy.

His eyes widened, and his body trembled slightly with excitement!

This... these... these were all miraculous breakthrough items that Nascent Soul Cultivators dreamed of, enough to make a small Sect fight to the death!

The Nascent Soul Ginseng could strengthen the Nascent Soul Origin, the Quenching Essence Crystal could refine magical power, and the Nascent Soul Condensing Jade Marrow was a supreme treasure for stabilizing the Nascent Soul and pushing for higher Realms!

The benefactor had casually bestowed three of them?!

"Subordinate... bows in gratitude for the Benefactor's grace of transformation!"

He fell to one knee with a thud, his voice choking up, with only one thought screaming wildly in his heart—

Clinging to this powerful figure was a blessing his Mu Family had earned over a hundred lifetimes! Following the benefactor meant a limitless future!

Yao Delong's figure had already disappeared like light smoke, leaving behind the uncontrollably excited Mu Long and the three Heaven And Earth Treasures before him that were enough to drive any Nascent Soul Cultivator mad.

Returning to the inn, Yao Delong gave the jade token for the old residence in the east of the city to Luo Tianying and informed her of its location and the method to control the Restriction.

"Heavenly Cherry, Auntie, the place has been arranged. You can move there at any time. It is safe and secure."

He looked at Luo Tianying, his tone gentle.

"The Sect still has important matters; I must return immediately to report. Once things are settled, I will come to see you again."

Luo Tianying took the jade token, feeling the warmth from her fingertips and the powerful protective force contained within. Her heart felt stable and warm.

She met Yao Delong's gaze, her clear eyes filled with concern and a trace of subtle reliance:

"Mm, go ahead. I happen to feel that the medicinal power of the nine aperture spirit nurturing pill in my body has not been fully refined and absorbed yet. I need to calmly organize it."

She needed time to process the shock of this rescue, time to accompany and comfort her mother, and more importantly, time...

To let the increasingly deep and complex emotions between her and Yao Delong settle.

Yao Delong took a deep look at her, his gaze lingering for a moment on Mu Hanli, and nodded.

Immediately, he delayed no further, turning into a blinding rainbow of light that tore through the clouds, speeding toward the Yin Yang Sect!

Yao Delong's figure appeared before Sunset Glow Hall as if teleporting. Under the cold light inside the hall,

Revered Master Leng Yuekui was discussing peak affairs in a low voice with Junior Sister Lin Qingxue.

He stepped inside, and that familiar aura instantly broke the silence in the hall.

"Delong?!"

The habitually cold and self-possessed Leng Yuekui suddenly looked up, the deep-seated worry and concern in her eyes

Instantly turned into uncontrollable excitement. Although it vanished in a flash, it was clearly captured by Yao Delong.

"Senior Brother!!" Lin Qingxue's exclamation was even more direct, carrying the characteristic joy of a young woman.

Like a light skylark, she instantly pounced to Yao Delong's side, unhesitatingly hugging his arm tightly, her small face flushed with excitement,

"You're finally back! It's gone crazy outside; they say the eastern front of the Xuan Ye Dynasty has collapsed,"

"And a full third of the territory has been occupied by those demonic cultivators from the Heavenly Demon Sect! It's too terrifying!"

She spoke like a rapid-fire cannon, as if wanting to pour out all her accumulated worry in one breath.

Yao Delong felt his Junior Sister's heartfelt concern, and his heart warmed slightly. He gently patted her hand that was wrapped around his arm and nodded:

"Yes, I'm back. The Heavenly Demon Sect's momentum is indeed fierce this time, and their methods are ruthless."

"If the Old Ancestor hadn't arrived at the critical moment, with my meager ability, I might have really perished in the Xuan Ye Dynasty."

These words were half-truth and half-understatement; after all, the matter of clashing head-on with the Demon Ancestor was too shocking.