But Xu Yiyi soon despaired.
For her once-invincible Qingfeng Sword Intent had no effect at all, failing to leave even a single white mark on the Skeleton Giant.
It’s over. This was the only thought in the minds of Yiyi and the other two.
Just as the mountainous fist was about to smash down, a figure appeared before them.
It was Xu Lai.
He spoke only one word: "Scram."
"WHOOSH—"
The Skeleton Giant, which a mont ago seed capable of destroying heaven and earth, instantly disintegrated into countless wisps of ash.
Xu Lai was exasperated. He had been at ho, sleeping with the soft and fragrant Ruan Tang in his arms, when Dragon Spirit Xiao Hai from Mount Haitang sent a Divine Sense call for help.
Xu Lai could never have imagined the Dragon Spirit would be so useless, unable to even deal with a asly skeleton at the peak of the Divine Bridge Realm. He was truly disappointed!
"Dad? Why are you here..." Yiyi suddenly felt guilty.
Qian Xiao imdiately ducked behind Ruan Lan, peeking out with half his head. "Uncle Xu," he said cautiously, "it was Aunt Ruan Lan who insisted on bringing us here. It has nothing to do with or Big Sis."
"???"
Ruan Lan snapped out of her fear. Her beautiful eyes widened. "Little Qian, you traitor! You were the one who shalessly insisted on tagging along!"
Qian Xiao pointed at the azure Earth, changing the subject. "Ah, Uncle Xu, look how beautiful Earth is."
"Alright," Xu Lai said resignedly. "You all can keep playing. I’m going ho to sleep."
"Brother-in-law, don’t go, I need you!" Ruan Lan grew anxious and quickly grabbed Xu Lai’s arm.
Qian Xiao: "..."
Yiyi: "..."
The two little ones exchanged a glance and silently took a step back. Qian Xiao, knowing exactly what to do, covered his ears, closed his eyes, and whispered, "I don’t see anything, and I don’t hear anything."
Yiyi, on the other hand, looked on with a very complicated expression.
Xu Lai’s face darkened. "Ruan Lan, make yourself clear."
This troubleso sister-in-law. It’s a good thing my wife didn’t hear that, or I’d definitely be kneeling on the washboard when I get ho.
"Brother-in-law, so many people died in Chang’an City, and many more are at death’s door. Aren’t you a doctor? Can you please help them?" Ruan Lan’s eyes turned red. "They are all heroes of the Human Race..."
The battle in Chang’an City had completely changed Ruan Lan’s view of the Cultivation World. She finally understood the aning of "survival of the fittest" and realized that on a battlefield, human life was truly as insignificant as grass.
"Life and death are predestined; wealth and honor are decided by heaven," Xu Lai said flatly. "Once you enter the Cultivation World, you must accept that life and death can be decided in a single mont."
Despite what he said, Xu Lai still handed her a small jade bottle. "One for each person."
"Hehe, I knew you cared about the most, brother-in-law! Mwah!"
After speaking, Ruan Lan’s expression suddenly beca suspicious. "Wait, that’s not right. The Teleportation Array from East Sea City to Chang’an City is shattered. Brother-in-law, how did you get here?"
Xu Lai looked at Ruan Lan as if she were a fool.
Realizing her question was a bit naive, Ruan Lan coughed quickly. "Cough, cough, ti to go back to Chang’an City!"
Xu Lai vanished in a flash.
This left Qian Xiao in tears. "Uncle Xu, at least take back with you!"
But Qian Xiao spoke too late; Xu Lai had already returned to Haitang Court.
"Qian Xiao!" Ruan Lan said irritably. "I haven’t even settled the score with you for selling out just now. And you want to run?"
Qian Xiao hung his head, not daring to make a sound.
"Oh, dear," Xu Yiyi smacked her forehead. "I forgot to have Dad check this White Jade Sword..."
"No worries, we can just ask him when we get ho," Ruan Lan said, not thinking much of it.
With her brother-in-law’s power, if he hadn’t pointed out a problem with the sword right away, it ant there wasn’t one. Or even if there was, it couldn’t be significant.
Ruan Lan was eager to get back. The three of them piloted the flying Formation back to Chang’an City.
Zhang Suzi, standing on the city wall, was startled to see three figures flying toward them from a distance. Only when they drew near did she recognize them as Ruan Lan’s group.
She imdiately cried out anxiously, "Where did you all run off to? We couldn’t find you anywhere in the city! You scared to death!"
Ruan Lan didn’t answer. Instead, she poured out all the Primordial Grass from the Formation Chessboard.
Zhang Suzi froze, and then her eyes began to redden. Even Xu Wandao and the other Martial Artists who had gathered around were stunned. Just monts before, they had been complaining about Ruan Lan’s sudden disappearance. Now, they only felt sha.
"I, Zhang Suzi, thank Daoist Ruan Lan on behalf of Chang’an City." Zhang Suzi perford a solemn Martial Dao salute, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks.
With these Spirit Plants, many of the injured Martial Artists and ordinary citizens would have a chance to hold on until the Formation was restored and dical aid arrived from Earth!
"Our thanks to Daoist Ruan Lan, to Daoist Qian Xiao, and to Daoist Xu!" Choked sobs echoed across the city wall.
"It is I, Ruan Lan, who should be thanking all of you," she replied, awkwardly returning a Martial Dao salute.
"Stop dilly-dallying, let’s hurry and save people," Xu Wandao spoke up.
"Wait a mont." Ruan Lan beckoned quietly. "Old Xu, co over here. I have a treasure for you."
"..."
Xu Wandao’s expression changed slightly. "Daoist Ruan, that’s not appropriate. I have children."
"???"
A row of question marks seed to appear over Ruan Lan’s head. What in the world is this old rascal dreaming about?!
"Please, have so self-respect, Daoist Ruan." Xu Wandao took three steps back, his expression grave. "I could never do anything to betray Senior Xu Lai."
"It’s an Elixir I got from my brother-in-law. You don’t want it?" Ruan Lan said nonchalantly. "Then again, your injuries aren’t that severe, Old Xu..."
"Ah!" Xu Wandao imdiately collapsed on the city wall, convulsing and foaming at the mouth. "I’m dying!"
"..."
Ruan Lan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. That old bastard is truly shaless.
Ruan Lan had no idea. In Xu Wandao’s eyes, Xu Lai was like an immortal. Who wouldn’t want an Elixir given by an immortal?
Ruan Lan handed over the small jade bottle. "One Elixir per Martial Artist. Leave the Primordial Grass for the ordinary people."
"Got it!" Xu Wandao perford a perfect kip-up, snatched the jade bottle, and bolted.
"That old coot," Ruan Lan muttered, speechless. "As if I’d try to snatch it back."
Barely half an hour later, joyous and surprised shouts began to erupt throughout Chang’an City.
As each Elixir was consud, all the Martial Artists in the city recovered completely, no matter how light or severe their injuries. This included Zhang Henshui and Zhao Wumian, who had been on the verge of death!
But the most overjoyed of all was Zhang Suzi. During the Moon Clan’s assault, she had forcibly burned her own lifespan to increase her combat power and protect Ruan Lan. As a result, though only a teenager, she had taken on the appearance of a woman in her thirties or forties. Now, with a single Elixir, not only had her injuries healed, but her youth had also been restored!
"The Elixirs were a gift from Senior Xu Lai," Xu Wandao announced, not hiding their source.
The more than seven hundred people in Chang’an City all turned to face the direction of Earth and bowed deeply.
"By the way, Old Xu, are you familiar with the Yunxiao Sect? We found a sword that belongs to them," Ruan Lan asked.
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