Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 451 - 449: A Dream Comes True

"Outrageous!"

The Fire Dragon True Monarch roared furiously in madness, yet there was nothing it could do. Its tunneling speed was considered second to none among Fourth-tier Early Stage demon beasts, but regretfully, it lost sight of the target’s taillight in the blink of an eye.

Having no other choice, it could only return sullenly.

In the eastern skies of Qinzhou, the clouds and mists filled the horizon, when suddenly a streak of tunneling light shot past rapidly.

"Whoosh~~~"

Clouds and mists shattered as Ning Daoran mustered all his strength to burst out of Qinzhou territory.

It was truly too fast!

With the Nine Heavens Escape Thunder Technique enhancing his tunneling speed, it was terrifying to behold, and he could even expend additional mana to perform instant teleportation, making his speed unmatchable!

"Old Lu, back!"

Ning Daoran didn’t want to cause too much commotion; carrying Big Stupid Deer, they made their return journey without slowing down, shooting through the sky like lightning!

Not long after, he arrived in the woods of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Disguised as Master Qiu Shui, he quietly entered the Purple and Green Three Peaks.

...

Several days later.

Qianyuan Sect, Tuyang Peak.

True Monarch Tu Yang was beginning to feel restless. Several days had passed since he had sent Chen Sanpao to Luoxia Peak to steal the Golden Silk Bamboo, but there was no word from Chen Sanpao, nor was there any disturbance at Luoxia Peak. Ning Daoran, as usual, was spending his days leisurely drinking tea, reading newspapers, and idling away.

"Junior Brother."

A figure floated down and landed in front of True Monarch Tu Yang’s Cave Mansion. It was none other than Monarch Qian Yuan.

"Senior Brother, you’ve arrived."

True Monarch Tu Yang greeted him with a clasped fist and a smile.

"Hmph..."

Monarch Qian Yuan said with a laugh tinged with annoyance: "If we cannot succeed this time, let’s just give up. If Liu Ruyan really has such a pure heart, it might be better to give up on her."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

"This is what you wanted."

Monarch Qian Yuan took out an item from his storage ring and sent it over with a strand of mana.

It was the Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress, an exceedingly exquisite item, refined with spiritual patterns and inlaid with countless tiny arrays, its material equally extraordinary, emanating a rich aura of an ancient treasure.

"This Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress is a Third-tier top-grade ancient treasure."

Monarch Qian Yuan sighed, "Humph, after much persuasion, I finally obtained this item from True Monarch Qing Lin. I owe her a huge favor, so I hope you, Junior Brother, will know when to stop."

"Don’t worry, Senior Brother."

True Monarch Tu Yang frowned and said, "I guarantee this will be the last time. If neither the Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress nor the Huo Ruyi are enough to win her over, I will definitely give up!"

"Fine."

Monarch Qian Yuan left with a sleeve flourish and a sigh of helplessness.

This Junior Brother had so many good qualities, it’s just a pity he has such an infatuated heart. Once he has set his eyes on a woman, he won’t give up easily.

"Ningxin."

True Monarch Tu Yang packed the Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress into a delicate gift box and then called upon his favored disciple, Zhang Ningxin.

"Master, what is it?"

"Accompany your master on a trip to the Purple and Green Three Peaks."

"Oh?"

Zhang Ningxin’s face lit up with surprise: "Has Master finally decided to make peace with Fellow Daoist Ning?"

"?"

True Monarch Tu Yang said somewhat helplessly: "Ningxin, cultivation is the most important thing for you. Isn’t Master Qiu Shui taking up too much space in your heart?"

"..."

Zhang Ningxin’s pretty face blushed, appearing apologetic: "Master, your disciple admits her fault..."

"Let’s go, accompany your master to Qingxia Peak to pay respects to Fairy Liu!"

"..."

...

In the afternoon, at the Purple and Green Three Peaks.

Ning Daoran was cultivating in the cross-legged position inside his Cave Mansion.

"Whoosh~~"

A figure flew into the Cave Mansion. It was Little Bai, who had suppressed her realm to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Little Bai, what’s the matter?"

"Hmph, nothing much. It’s just that True Monarch Tu Yang has gone again with a rich gift to visit that Senior Sister Liu of yours. This time, he’s brought a very beautiful Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress, a Third-tier top-grade ancient treasure and a favorite amongst many Mountain Immortals."

Little Bai smiled brightly: "Master, do you think Senior Sister Liu will be able to resist True Monarch Tu Yang’s courtship?"

"I don’t know."

Ning Daoran spoke indifferently: "I don’t care about this matter."

Indeed, to him, Liu Ruyan was just an acquaintance. If we talk about past affections, they probably had run dry the moment he left Lin Sheng.

Shortly after, True Monarch Tu Yang left the Purple and Green Three Peaks joyfully, accompanied by Zhang Ningxin.

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows but did not dwell further on his thoughts.

It wasn’t until dusk that a graceful figure descended before Ning Daoran’s Cave Mansion. It was Liu Ruyan, her dress fluttering, who smiled and said, "Junior Brother Ning, can your Senior Sister have the pleasure of savoring your and Junior Brother Lu’s culinary skills again today?"

"Wow wow~~"

Big Stupid Deer shouted excitedly, seizing another opportunity to showcase its peak culinary prowess.

However, Ning Daoran felt otherwise in his heart; he faintly sensed that something was starting to change.

"Senior Sister, please come in."

After opening the Cave Mansion Restriction to let Liu Ruyan in, Ning Daoran immediately picked up a ladle to start preparing ingredients.

Before long, several pots were set up inside the Cave Mansion, and one man and one deer began to cook.

Liu Ruyan sat awaiting in the pavilion, Little Bai brought over Spiritual Tea, but as Liu Ruyan tasted the tea, the moment seemed to lose its flavor.

Soon after, a table of delicacies was ready, and everyone ate voraciously.

After a satisfying meal and drinks, Big Stupid Deer, using its mana, carried the dishes out to wash, and Little Bai also went to help, leaving only Ning Daoran and Liu Ruyan in the pavilion.

"If Senior Sister has something to say, just say it directly," Ning Daoran broke the silence.

"Mhm."

Liu Ruyan nodded lightly, "Junior Brother must also be aware that ever since Senior Sister left the Sect and the Liu Family, I have been a Loose Cultivator, relying on my talent in the Talismanic way to reach the Golden Core Stage. The hardships of a Loose Cultivator are well known to us both, and over these years, Senior Sister has felt nothing but guilt towards Lin Sheng and has not formed a Daoist couple with anyone else."

Her eyes shimmered like water as she continued, "But after all, I am a weak woman, extremely weary of carrying the heavy burden of the supreme path, sometimes feeling very lonely. Junior Brother has Junior Brother Lu by his side, probably never experiencing such feelings."

"Therefore..."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, "Senior Sister has made up her mind?"

"Exactly."

Liu Ruyan said, "True Monarch Tu Yang has been truly sincere toward me; although he is a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, over these years he has never thought to coerce me into submission. Such a man is extremely precious; hence... Ruyan has made up her mind to form a Daoist couple with True Monarch Tu Yang. As family, I naturally need to have your consent, Junior Brother."

"..."

Ning Daoran tightened his brows. He had no objection to Liu Ruyan forming a new Daoist couple, but it just had to be True Monarch Tu Yang, who was always targeting him. If Liu Ruyan really married True Monarch Tu Yang, it might lead to a situation of becoming sworn enemies in the future.

However, he really did not want to meddle in Liu Ruyan’s affairs.

"Since Senior Sister has agreed, there’s no need to ask for my opinion."

Ning Daoran looked up at Liu Ruyan, his eyes clear and bright, "Lin Sheng was my best elder brother, and Senior Sister Liu was the person he cared about most in this life. In principle, I should take care of Senior Sister, but in terms of feelings, I naturally do not wish to see Senior Sister marry someone else. If I, Ning Daoran, say blessings to Senior Sister now, it would certainly be false. I don’t have such a large heart, so..."

He raised his eyebrows lightly, "If Senior Sister wants to marry True Monarch Tu Yang, just go ahead and marry him, there’s no need to ask me. I’m just an outsider. As for this matter, I’ll just pretend I don’t know."

"Junior Brother Ning..."

Liu Ruyan’s shoulders trembled, her beautiful eyes veiled with mist. After a long while, she let out an involuntary sigh, "Junior Brother, Senior Sister is leaving."

"Little Bai, see Senior Sister Liu out."

Ning Daoran sat still, unmoved.

He had always known what kind of woman Liu Ruyan was. Back then, Liu Ruyan favored Lin Sheng because of his "Courageous and Diligent" nature; she regarded Lin Sheng as a hero in her heart, thus willing to form a Daoist couple with him.

She had always been a woman who adored the strong. Now that True Monarch Tu Yang had proposed with two ancient treasures and his tender words, it was natural for Liu Ruyan to be moved.

She intended to marry not any man, but someone who was in a high position with an outstanding realm; as long as the person was strong enough, it seemed the identity didn’t matter much.

Such a woman...

Ning Daoran truly felt like spitting at her retreating figure!

...

The next day.

Liu Ruyan moved out of Qingxia Peak, with several maids and servants, to ride on True Monarch Tu Yang’s treasure boat and relocated to reside on Tuyang Peak.

That Tuyang Peak was a Fourth-Order Spirit Vein Cave Mansion, incomparable to the Purple and Green Three Peaks.

From beginning to end, Ning Daoran did not step outside, not bothering to see Liu Ruyan and True Monarch Tu Yang lovingly attending to each other.

Several days later.

A figure flew into the Cave Mansion, Little Bai holding a gold-engraved invitation, "My lord, True Monarch Tu Yang and Liu Ruyan’s wedding celebration will be held in one month. Here is the invitation. It is said that all the Peak Masters of the Outer Mountain have received one, and almost every renowned orthodox sect in Qinzhou and Sangyu Country will be invited. It seems True Monarch Tu Yang intends to make a grand affair out of this."

"Hm."

Ning Daoran glanced at the invitation, "I’m going into seclusion and won’t have time to participate. When the time comes, you can send over a modest gift."

"How modest?"

"Best not exceed a hundred Spirit Stones; it isn’t easy for us to make money."

"Understood, this maid gets it."

A month later, Qianyuan Sect was decorated with lanterns and streamers.

Deputy Sect Master Tu Yang married Liu Ruyan, one of the top five beauties of Qinzhou, making it the hottest topic in both Qinzhou and the entire Sangyu Country. The guests came in droves to offer congratulations, and it was said that the celebration on Tuyang Peak was extremely lively.

According to Little Bai’s description, Senior Sister Liu, dressed in the Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress and adorned with a phoenix crown and phoenix robe, was like an Immortal. The attendees were numerous, including many Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

Such a grand occasion was probably what Liu Ruyan had aspired for.

Ning Daoran remained silent, regarding this day as if Senior Sister Liu had died, nothing to do with him ever again.

...

Several months later.

A Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator moved into Qingxia Peak, taking up the position of the new Peak Master. This person was called Situ Yu, quite young and a Second-Order High-Grade Array Master.

As soon as Situ Yu settled into Qingxia Peak, he advertised the crafting of Second-tier Arrays, and the prices he charged for his Second-tier Arrays were at least twenty percent lower than Ning Daoran’s.

For a time, he did indeed snatch away quite a bit of business.

Ning Daoran smiled indifferently, too lazy to compete, and simply ignored it, no longer selling Second-tier Arrays, but specializing in Third-tier Arrays to target a high-end market. The business at Luoxia Peak was still holding steadfastly above Qingxia Peak!