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Chapter 480, The Old Courtyard

The Zhuque Army's takeover of Nanxiang County did not cause any obvious disturbances on the surface. However, beneath the calm surface, a considerable undercurrent was brewing, and it continued to expand uncontrollably.

The Chu dynasty still exists in name, but its power has fallen into other hands.

Hua Changxi sat cross-legged above the county seat of Nanxiang County for three days. After confirming that no one would cause trouble, he transformed into a streak of crimson light and headed straight for the Ghost Fire Well.

After nearly half a year of repair and recuperation, Fang Zhuyue and the rest of the Vermilion Bird Army have recovered greatly from their injuries; even Jing Sheng has regained consciousness, and the nine bloody holes on his back have completely healed.

"Jingsheng."

Hua Changxi slowly stepped into the Ghost Fire Well at the bottom of the prison tower and looked up at the figure sitting cross-legged above the well.

At this moment, Jing Sheng was no longer the naive boy he once was, but a young man with a resolute face and upright posture.

Upon hearing the soft call, Jing Sheng suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing Hua Changxi, he immediately swooped down like a swallow, landing steadily. Then, with a solemn expression, he bowed deeply to Hua Changxi, his voice trembling slightly: "Thank you for saving my life, elder sister."

Hua Changxi flicked her fingertips, releasing a gentle burst of spiritual energy to help Jing Sheng up, then asked with a smile, "How are you feeling now? Is there any discomfort in your body?"

Jing Sheng shook his head: "The injuries have also healed."

Not only did he recover, but he also broke free from the five shackles of his physical body, as if he had been reborn.

At this moment, his body was filled with the energy of a dragon, flowing endlessly and nourishing every inch of his bones.

The lingering emptiness and weakness he used to experience during his cultivation have completely vanished. In their place lies an unprecedented fullness and power—a peak of strength he has never reached since he began cultivating.

And all of this transformation stems from the person in front of me.

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "That's good. However, the backlash you suffered this time was too great, and your physical body was almost shattered. Do not rush to cultivate. You need to recuperate for some more time."

He paused for a moment.

"You probably haven't fully absorbed and refined the medicinal power of the Xuanhuang Fruit yet. You should go into the Zhurong Tomb to cultivate for a while, continue to nourish and consolidate your physical body, and strive to improve it to a higher level."

Jing Sheng nodded earnestly, indicating that he had remembered it. Then, he flipped his right hand and presented a token with a faint glow in his palm—the Ghost Fire Token.

"Sister, I am now safe and sound. I will return this Ghost Fire Token to you."

Hua Changxi looked at the Ghost Fire Token but didn't take it: "I remember you said you were the well guardian?"

Jing Sheng nodded.

Hua Changxi looked at him: "Will you guard the Ghost Fire Well and prevent the ghostly energy and ghostly fire from spreading to the human world?"

Jing Sheng's expression suddenly turned solemn, and he nodded emphatically again: "Of course, this is my duty."

Hua Changxi laughed and said, "In that case, you can keep this Ghost Fire Token."

Jing Sheng looked troubled: "Sister, how can I repay you for treating me like this?"

Not only did he receive the Ghostfire Token, but he also heard from Commander Fang that his elder sister had spared no expense to help him refine and absorb five precious Xuanhuang Fruits in order to save him.

This kindness is immense.

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "Guarding the Ghost Fire Well is the best way to repay me."

Jing Sheng bowed deeply to Hua Changxi, his voice firm and resolute: "Sister, rest assured, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Hua Changxi hummed in agreement, walked towards the Ghost Fire Well, and peered into the well.

Jing Sheng looked at him with some surprise and asked, "Sister, what's going on?"

Hua Changxi turned to look at him: "After you have fully recovered, I want to go into the Ghost Realm again through the Ghost Fire Well." She smiled as she spoke, "If we encounter any danger then, you must lend me a hand."

Jing Sheng's expression turned solemn. He didn't ask anything, but simply nodded solemnly: "Yes." Hua Changxi stared intently at the bottom of the well, and in her hand emerged a black sword, pitted and rusty, with half of its blade broken off.

This black broken sword was one of the three soul weapons she obtained from the Weapon Saint Palace by using the method of 'converting the seven-colored strange fire into the Great Sun Divine Flame'.

Tong Yao told her that the knife did not have a fixed grade; its grade depended on the user's strength.

Originally, she had almost forgotten about the broken sword, but unexpectedly, when she entered the Ghost Realm Forbidden Area, the black broken sword trembled slightly.

Hua Changxi still remembered that the reason she took this badly damaged black knife was because it seemed to be able to ignite black flames.

The black blade caused a tremor in the forbidden area of ​​the Ghost Realm, so she had to go and find out what was going on!

"Let's go, I'll take you to Zhu Rong's Tomb."

After instructing Fang Zhuyue to guard the Ghost Fire Well, Hua Changxi took Jing Sheng straight to Zhu Rong's Tomb. After watching Jing Sheng enter Zhu Rong's Tomb, she returned to Lingguang Palace and then sent him back to Danyuan Secret Realm.

Because of treating Zhuquejun, Jingsheng, Song Weimin and others, Hua Changxi had almost exhausted all the resources she had accumulated. What pained her the most was that the Soul River water was used up.

Although she is currently only a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, she still needs to prepare for breaking through to the Spirit Platform Realm.

Once a cultivator enters the Spirit Platform Realm, the focus of their cultivation will undergo a fundamental shift—from 'opening up the Qi Sea and condensing spiritual power to strengthen the inner core and nascent soul' to 'opening up the Sea of ​​Consciousness and accumulating soul power to condense and strengthen the primordial spirit'.

Whether it's opening up the sea of ​​consciousness or condensing the primordial spirit, both require a massive supply of soul power.

The Soul River Water is the only resource she knows that can efficiently replenish soul power. Now that it's been used up, she needs to find a way to replenish it quickly, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.

At that time, not to mention the breakthrough required, even if she suffers damage to her soul due to an accident, she will be left without any resources.

After leaving the secret realm, Hua Changxi headed straight for the old courtyard where Gu Xing had lived at the north end of the Dan Ding Tan Square.

The Soul River Water she previously possessed was taken from the Fusang Divine Tree Space of the Artifact Saint Palace.

Since the Divine Wood Space of the Artifact Saint Palace is connected to the River of Souls, can we infer that the Divine Wood Space of the Pill Saint Palace is also most likely connected to the River of Souls?

Hua Changxi thought this speculation was very reasonable.

She, as an outsider, could not easily enter the divine wood space of the Artifact Saint Palace.

But the Divine Wood Space of the Pill Saint Palace is different. She is a member of the Pill Saint Palace and has made some contributions to it. Entering the Divine Wood Space and taking some Soul River Water should not be a problem, right?

Looking at the entire Dan Sheng Hall, the only place Hua Changxi could think of that connected to the Divine Wood Space was the old courtyard where Gu Xing lived.

You know, she had seen the phantom of a towering tree through the old courtyard back then.

That towering tree must be the Immortal Tree!

As soon as Hua Changxi left Danyuan Peak and appeared in the square, he immediately attracted the attention of people from all sides inside the Dansheng Hall.

"Senior Gu!"

Looking at the handsome middle-aged man in the courtyard, Hua Changxi still felt a little uncomfortable. She still preferred Gu Xing's old-man image from before.

Gu Xing looked at Hua Changxi, his eyes flashing.

Only about half a year has passed since that earth-shattering battle in the Ghost Realm Forbidden Land, yet this girl's aura has been completely concealed and can no longer be detected, indicating that her injuries have healed.

Knowing that she wouldn't come without a reason, Gu Xing asked indifferently, "Do you have something to discuss with this old man?"

Hua Changxi smiled at him and said, "I'd like to take a look at this old courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing's eyelids twitched violently. Then, he saw Hua Changxi wandering around the courtyard, occasionally tapping here and stepping on there. (End of Chapter)