"Strictly speaking, we just met today. I think we should get to know each other first before deciding whether to start a relationship. What do you think?"
Chen Xiaobei certainly wouldn't agree to Wen Yuan, but he didn't explicitly refuse either—because he wanted to figure out what kind of scheme she was really plotting.
Wen Yuan was quite surprised. She had long since checked up on Chen Xiaobei: he came from a farming family, a genuine small farmer through and through. Logically, a dignified young lady of the Wen family taking the initiative to pursue him, Chen Xiaobei should have agreed joyfully. But unexpectedly, he remained so calm.
Wen Yuan couldn't help but look at Chen Xiaobei with newfound respect. She didn't dare press too hard now, fearing she might give herself away.
"You're right. I was too impatient. Let's get to know each other for a while. I'm sure you'll grow to like me," Wen Yuan said earnestly.
"Fine, then I'll be leaving first." Chen Xiaobei waved and headed toward the parking lot alone.
Watching him walk away, Wen Yuan took out her phone and dialed a number, complaining in a grievance tone: "Dad… My beauty trap isn't working. That guy isn't taking the bait at all…"
Chen Xiaobei got into his Bugatti Veyron but didn't rush to drive. As usual, he took out his phone. He hadn't checked the Three Realms Red Envelope Group all night and felt like he'd missed out on a fortune in red envelopes. After quickly skimming through the chat history, he felt relieved—everyone had just been spamming the group all night, and no one had sent any red envelopes.
Just as he was about to put his phone away, a message popped up.
Ding—
Shennong: Immortal Xiaobei, are you online?
Chen Xiaobei was stunned. Shennong was the Agricultural Emperor among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, a figure of 极高 status. Why was he reaching out personally?
Chen Xiaobei: Yes, I'm here. What can I do for you, Emperor of Agriculture?
Shennong: I'm not afraid of making Immortal Xiaobei laugh, but I want to try spicy strips.
Chen Xiaobei was dumbfounded. Shennong tasting a hundred herbs was a household story, but Shennong tasting spicy strips? That was absolutely unprecedented.
Chen Xiaobei: I can get spicy strips, but…
Shennong: I understand! Spicy strips are rare and precious items. I'm willing to pay 10,000 Three Realms Merits as you mentioned before.
Oh my god!
Chen Xiaobei froze, his eyes nearly popping out of his head. Selling one spicy strip for 10,000 Three Realms Merits, and someone actually took the bait! At that moment, he felt like he'd found a golden path to wealth, with countless Three Realms Merits pouring into him—it was indescribably satisfying.
"Wait!"
Chen Xiaobei didn't let joy cloud his judgment. He thought calmly: "My cultivation is still weak. Even if I get enough Three Realms Merits, I can't ascend to the Immortal Realm yet! In other words, Three Realms Merits don't mean much to me right now. Improving my cultivation is the top priority!"
Chen Xiaobei quickly sorted out his thoughts and replied: Your Majesty, don't give me merits yet. I need some Small Hundred Herbs Elixir instead.
Shennong: That's easy. 10,000 Three Realms Merits equal a thousand bottles of Small Hundred Herbs Elixir.
Chen Xiaobei: Deal! I'll send the spicy strips to you early tomorrow morning!
Shennong: Great, then I'll trouble Immortal Xiaobei! I'll send you the Small Hundred Herbs Elixir via private red envelope right now!
As soon as the message was sent, his phone vibrated again.
Ding—Congratulations! You've received a red envelope from Shennong, obtaining 1,000 bottles of Small Hundred Herbs Elixir, which have been stored in your treasure chest.
"Got it! Got it… I traded just one spicy strip for a full thousand bottles of Small Hundred Herbs Elixir! This is absolutely awesome…"
Chen Xiaobei was so excited he danced around, almost forgetting his own name. To immortals, Small Hundred Herbs Elixir was low-grade stuff—tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard. But to mortals, it was a panacea that cured all diseases. And for Chen Xiaobei, it had another use: cultivation!
With that in mind, Chen Xiaobei drove straight to a high-end hotel. After checking into a room, he sat cross-legged on the big bed and began circulating the Mixed Yuan One Thought Technique.
Having gained experience from his last cultivation session, he got into the groove quickly. Mysterious qi flowed through his body like a dragon, gradually strengthening his physique. It was a long process that consumed both physical strength and energy, but with Small Hundred Herbs Elixir, everything changed!
Whenever he felt physically or mentally exhausted, Chen Xiaobei would drink a bottle of Small Hundred Herbs Elixir, instantly regaining his strength and energy, bringing his body to peak condition! In other words, as long as he had enough Small Hundred Herbs Elixir, Chen Xiaobei could cultivate efficiently without sleeping, resting, eating, or drinking. Combined with the top-tier cultivation manual Mixed Yuan One Thought Technique, the effect was definitely more than the sum of its parts! A surge in cultivation was inevitable!
"I'll practice for 48 hours first! Shi Dabiao, next time we meet, I'll blind your dog eyes!"
Thinking about his upcoming cultivation surge, Chen Xiaobei's heart raced with excitement and motivation. In 48 hours, it would be exactly when Shi Dabiao was released from detention. There was sure to be a good show then!
Time flew by during cultivation. Forty-eight hours passed in the blink of an eye.
"Hu…"
Chen Xiaobei exhaled a long breath, instantly feeling refreshed and energized. Without hesitation, he activated his Nether Battle Eye.
Ding—Congratulations! Realm breakthrough! Cultivation: Solid Body Mid-Stage, Physique: 500, Combat Power: 500!
"Whoohoo… I broke through again! Climbing one small realm in 48 hours—this is awesome!"
Chen Xiaobei was ecstatic. After all, Jin Fei had spent over a decade to break through to Solid Body Late-Stage! At Chen Xiaobei's speed, he could reach Jin Fei's level in just half a month of continuous cultivation. This speed was nothing short of 逆天 —absolutely exhilarating!
"Hmph! Shi Dabiao! If I run into you again, I'll beat you to a pulp in minutes!"
A sinister smile appeared on Chen Xiaobei's face. With his current strength, he could definitely torture Shi Dabiao mercilessly.
Ring ring ring—
Just then, his phone rang. Answering it, he heard Lin Xiang's delicate voice: "Xiaobei, can you come to my house?"
"Now?" Chen Xiaobei was stunned. It was 10 PM—going to a female teacher's house? That seemed inappropriate…
"Yes, now. I want to borrow some money from you…" Lin Xiang's tone was hesitant, as if she were in pain and conflict.
"Sure, I'll be right over." Chen Xiaobei roughly guessed what was going on and immediately headed to Lin Xiang's house.