55: Let Shen Lanxin serve Wang Ming the noodles

As soon as Wang Ming appeared, he sensed Wang Ming's Realm.

It wasn't that he looked down on him... well, he did look down on him!

A mere Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer, and he was worthy of Xiao Buhuo calling him brother?

Boom!!

Xiao Xiao snorted coldly, his Core Formation Great Perfection aura pressing down on Wang Ming like a massive mountain.

The ground beneath Wang Ming's feet couldn't handle it and cracked instantly.

"I'll give you one more chance to choose your words. Tell me everything you know, or else..."

Xiao Xiao said coldly, the threat in his voice unmistakable.

"I can prove it."

Wang Ming already had a countermeasure for this.

He spoke glibly, "Brother Xiao and I were close friends; he told me many things."

"Like what?"

"For example, Elder Xiao, you've always had a habit of hiding private money, and the hiding spot is..."

"Wait, stop! Say something else!"

Xiao Xiao's face darkened and he hurriedly interrupted Wang Ming.

At the same time, he cursed Xiao Buhuo in his heart. That unfilial son actually peeked at his hidden money!

And he even blabbed about it!

He really deserves to die!

Wait... he's already dead.

Wang Ming smiled and continued, "Elder Xiao, you have an Old Flame you met at Yaoyue Tower. Not only that, she even..."

"Stop, stop, stop! Enough! Just stop, I believe you!"

Xiao Xiao's expression changed drastically. He rushed forward to cover Wang Ming's mouth, looking around fearfully.

After a moment, once he was sure no one had heard Wang Ming, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Sweat was even beading on his forehead.

"That little brat, how dare he spread such words? Isn't he afraid of leaking the secret and sending me, his old man, to an early grave?"

Xiao Xiao cursed inwardly, wishing he could pull Xiao Buhuo back to life just to kill him again.

"Since you are Xiao Buhuo's friend, please come inside and sit."

Xiao Xiao sighed. Unless there was absolute trust, he believed Xiao Buhuo wouldn't easily reveal such things.

He now believed Wang Ming's story.

"No need to sit. I came here first to deliver the news of Brother Xiao's death, and second..."

Wang Ming looked at the child in Xiao Xiao's arms. "This must be Brother Xiao's child?"

"His name is Xiao Han. He's a poor child, still nursing, and he's already lost his father."

Xiao Xiao lamented.

"Since I promised Brother Xiao that I would take care of his wife and child, from now on, let him take me as his Godfather."

After all that circling, he finally got to the main point.

"Take you as his Godfather?"

Xiao Xiao paused, looking at Wang Ming with a strange expression.

"Nephew, since you were close friends with Xiao Buhuo, I'll call you that for now."

"If you become Xiao Han's Godfather, you'll be considered half a member of the Xiao Family."

"I don't mean to look down on you, but Xiao Buhuo had many enemies outside, most of whom are at the Core Formation Stage or above. With your cultivation..."

Xiao Buhuo was dead, so Xiao Han was the third-generation sole heir of the Xiao Family!

He was to be raised as a Qilin child!

Having him acknowledge a Foundation Establishment cultivator as his Godfather?

Wouldn't that be lowering his status!

"I am indeed at the Foundation Establishment..."

Wang Ming said as he raised his hand and suddenly pressed down toward Xiao Xiao.

Divine Sense power comparable to the Core Formation Great Perfection suddenly weighed down on Xiao Xiao!

"Is this fucking Foundation Establishment?!"

Xiao Xiao almost jumped in fright, thinking the Nascent Soul powerhouse who killed Xiao Buhuo had come for the Xiao Family.

"No wonder! No wonder Xiao Buhuo would call a Foundation Establishment cultivator his brother!"

Xiao Xiao looked at Wang Ming, his eyes shining.

More intensely than if he were looking at the Top Courtesan of Yaoyue Tower!

Genius!

This young man is definitely a Genius!

Bang!

Without a word, Xiao Xiao dropped Xiao Han on the ground, pressed his head down, and made him kowtow three times to Wang Ming.

"Hurry up and call him Godfather!"

Xiao Xiao suddenly slapped his forehead. "Right, right, the child is too young and can't speak yet. No matter, I'll call him for him!"

"Godfather!"

"Eh~ Good son!"

Wang Ming laughed heartily, pulled out a crumpled ancient book, and stuffed it into Xiao Xiao's hands.

"Is this... a Meeting Gift?"

Xiao Xiao looked at it; the cover had four large characters—Sunflower Manual!

Wang Ming's expression turned serious. "This Cultivation Technique was obtained from an ancient ruin. It has pros and cons. In short, whether to Cultivate it or not is up to you, Elder Xiao."

"I Cultivate at Qingxin Palace. If anything happens, you can find me there."

"It's late, so I won't disturb you further. Farewell."

After saying that, Wang Ming turned and left.

[Ding! Host has completed the choice! Reward: Heaven Rank top-grade movement technique, One Step to the Horizon!]

Countless pieces of information flooded into Wang Ming's mind.

Wang Ming's eyes flashed as he sped up, left Yun City, and returned to Qingxin Palace.

"Pros and cons?"

Xiao Xiao opened the Cultivation Technique in confusion and began to browse.

The more he read, the more shocked he became!

This was actually a top-tier Cultivation Technique that led directly to Soul Transformation!

His breathing quickened instantly. Holding Xiao Han, he flickered and entered the secret room.

With a wave of his hand, he activated the family's protective array, only then feeling completely at ease.

"A Soul Transformation Cultivation Technique! It's actually a Soul Transformation Cultivation Technique!!"

Xiao Xiao never expected that Wang Ming would give such a huge gift to the Xiao Family!

Let alone the Xiao Family, even a Nascent Soul powerhouse would fight to the death for this Cultivation Technique!

This Cultivation Technique must not be known by a third person besides him and Xiao Han!

Once leaked, it would be a catastrophe for the Xiao Family!

However, his brow soon furrowed as he flipped to the last page of the Cultivation Technique.

It read: "By practicing this Cultivation Technique, one can reach Nascent Soul Great Perfection. If one can burn their bridges and make a great resolution, there is a method to achieve Soul Transformation!"

"This method is—Self-Castration!"

...The Palace Master of Qingxin Palace was taking a Disciple, and the whole sect was celebrating.

Ouyang Yaoxi could not attend because she was at a critical moment of her Breakthrough, and she had already sent someone to apologize to Palace Master in advance.

This was just a formality anyway; naturally, the Breakthrough was more important. Palace Master didn't mind.

"Revered Master, please have some tea."

At this moment, under the gaze of the entire sect, Wang Ming performed the Disciple's ritual and offered tea to Palace Master.

"Good! Second Disciple, today our Revered Master-Disciple bond is established. I am happy and can grant you one wish. As long as it is within my power, tell me what's on your mind without hesitation."

Palace Master said with a smile.

[Ding! Choice triggered!]

[Choice 1: Kneel on the ground and say you want nothing, only to stay by Revered Master's side forever! Reward: 'Even Dogs Won't Simp But I Will' title! Wearing this title, you will be revered as the King of Simps by all simps in the entire Universe. With a single command, you can order thousands of simps to simp across the world!]

[Choice 2: Only by being alone can feelings be better nurtured! Let Palace Master make noodles for you to eat! Reward: Nascent Soul Stage Servant!]

[Choice 3: Casual physical contact is the best key to opening the door to emotions! Take the opportunity to hold her small hand while talking! Reward: Foundation Establishment Tenth Layer cultivation! This Realm is a special Realm; by forming a core at the tenth layer, once successful, you will be the number one person below the Nascent Soul Stage!]