Chapter 650: Arrival in the Central Continent

Gao Da's entire body shone brilliantly, surging with vigorous blood energy. His flesh trembled continuously, as if undergoing a bone change.

Outside the door, Bai Ningxiu pursed her bright red lips. Her beautiful eyes fixed on the tightly shut door, she pondered silently how to speak when they met.

If it was indeed this person who had acted just now and was unwilling to show himself, he was probably a man of cold temperament, likely quite old—an old man, in fact.

Tap, tap. She extended her jade-white hand and gently knocked on the door. A glimmer of anticipation flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she waited quietly.

At the faint sound, Yang Tian's brow furrowed slightly. This storage room was usually off-limits to anyone except Gao Da.

A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes as he sensed Bai Ningxiu approaching.

Had she discovered him? Yang Tian's brow furrowed immediately, and he cast his gaze onto Gao Da.

"Open!" Yang Tian shouted inwardly, a golden lightning bolt shooting from his eyes and slashing into the void. The void there twisted violently before splitting open into a rift.

His sleeve flicked slightly, rolling Gao Da's body into the void. Then the rift slowly healed, restoring itself to its original state.

Yang Tian sighed, swept his eyes over the door, and said flatly, "Come in."

Hearing the calm words, a hint of joy flashed in Bai Ningxiu's eyes. She had only been guessing earlier, but now she was more certain that the one who had acted was the person she had saved the day before.

She had examined Yang Tian's injuries back then; without half a year, he couldn't have spoken. To recover so quickly showed that this man was no ordinary person.

Creak... The door slowly opened. A girl in purple robes, her gait graceful, moved with poise and elegance as she walked in.

When Bai Ningxiu's eyes fell on Yang Tian, a flicker of surprise appeared, followed by a look of vague familiarity.

She hadn't expected Yang Tian to look so young. She had imagined an old man, but back then Yang Tian had been covered in wounds, his features unrecognizable.

"Where have I seen him before?" Her brows furrowed slightly as she scrutinized Yang Tian's face, the more she looked, the more familiar he seemed.

Under that gaze, Yang Tian felt uneasy. Could this girl have seen him before?

Although Yang Tian was famous in the Eastern Continent, few had actually seen him, and he knew hardly anyone from the Central Continent.

"Sir, you look very familiar. Have we met?" A trace of doubt flickered in her eyes. Bai Ningxiu curtsied, her manner respectful.

"Uh..." A look of surprise appeared in Yang Tian's eyes. He hadn't expected this girl to address him as 'sir' right away.

"Miss Bai is joking. I am no sir, just an ordinary person." Yang Tian quickly waved his hand and said.

Hearing this, a sly look appeared in Bai Ningxiu's eyes. She clasped her jade hands lightly and said softly, "Why hide it, sir? Thanks to your help just now, I am truly grateful."

"No, no... Miss Bai, you really have the wrong person." Shaking his head, Yang Tian looked as if he would never admit it.

"To be able to speak after such severe injuries, why deceive a young girl like me?" Bai Ningxiu put on a wronged expression, pitiful and楚楚可怜.

"That's because Miss Bai's medicine is excellent. I should thank you." Rubbing his nose, Yang Tian grinned. "You really have the wrong person."

"Do I not know the effects of my own medicine?" Pouting, Bai Ningxiu's eyes carried a hint of reproach. "Sir, you're just teasing me."

Yang Tian was speechless. This girl was acting coquettish, and he didn't know how to respond.

"To casually hide a person in the void, such skill I greatly admire." She played her trump card, her gaze casually sweeping over Gao Da's hiding place.

Seeing this, Yang Tian's heart tightened. He hadn't expected this girl to notice his earlier move; her soul perception was too strong.

"My family is a clan of alchemists. Since our ancestors, our soul bodies have been mutated, so our perception is much higher than ordinary people's. That's how I detected a fluctuation."

Bai Ningxiu tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear with her jade hand and smiled radiantly. A hint of slyness flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Hearing this, Yang Tian was surprised. This was the first time he had heard of such a thing; no wonder she could detect his actions.

"May I dare ask, sir, are you an alchemist?" At this moment, her cheeks glowed with a lustrous white radiance, her charm extremely captivating as she smiled.

"What if I am? What if I'm not?" Shrugging, Yang Tian said flatly.

"Sir, have you come to the Central Continent to attend the Alchemy Convention?" Bai Ningxiu seemed pleasantly surprised and asked with a smile.

Yang Tian nodded. He no longer concealed it; continuing to pretend would seem hypocritical, especially since this girl had helped him considerably.

"Sir, have you heard of the Soul Nourishing Pool?" But Bai Ningxiu didn't press further; instead, she changed the subject.

Hearing this, Yang Tian couldn't help but click his tongue. The Soul Nourishing Pool was even rarer than the Yin Transformation Pool, extremely difficult to form. Cultivating in it would greatly benefit the soul body.

"I've heard of it. It's very rare." Nodding, Yang Tian smiled. He guessed that the Bai family, as an alchemy clan, probably possessed such a rare treasure, which was why she was tempting him.

But inwardly, he chuckled. This girl, though meticulous, was also somewhat naive. Revealing such important information to him, she wasn't afraid he would spread it and bring disaster to the Bai family.

A smile appeared on Bai Ningxiu's cheeks. "Our Bai family has such a thing. Sir, would you like to cultivate there for a while?"

Yang Tian raised an eyebrow. He was indeed tempted. His soul body was about to break through to the peak of Soul Refinement, and with the help of the Soul Nourishing Pool, his chances of obtaining the Yin-Yang Life-Returning Flower would greatly increase.

"I'm somewhat interested. What do you need me to do?" Licking his lips, Yang Tian smiled.

"It's simple. You're no more than thirty now. If you can help our Bai family win a match, I'll grant your request." Bai Ningxiu said quickly. She had already witnessed Yang Tian's combat prowess.

"The fox's tail finally shows." Scratching his head, Yang Tian murmured inwardly, then said flatly, "Tell me the details."

The Bai family belonged to Juling City, where the Bai and Wu families were the most powerful. Their biennial match determined the profits from various markets and shops within the city.

This year, the Bai family's influence had shrunk sharply, losing much profit. If this continued, their strength would wane, and they might even be expelled from Juling City, swallowed by the Wu family.

Bai Ningxiu wanted Yang Tian to represent their family as an honored elder and fight in the match.

"I can help you, but I want to cultivate in the Soul Nourishing Pool first. Can you decide that?" Yang Tian smiled at this point.

"What if you run away after cultivating?" A hint of doubt appeared in Bai Ningxiu's eyes, and she pouted.

"Uh..." A black line involuntarily appeared on Yang Tian's forehead. This girl had quite an imagination.

"Hehe, just kidding..." She stuck out her tongue playfully. "But this matter requires approval from my family's elders. With your strength, you should be able to make those old stubborn ones agree."

"We'll see then. Don't get your hopes up too high. If I lose, you'll have no place to cry." Yang Tian shook his head slightly.

The girl pouted, staring at Yang Tian. "I really have seen you somewhere, but I can't remember. By the way, how should I address you?"

"My name is Meng Tian."

"Meng Tian... a very ordinary name..." Muttering, Bai Ningxiu pouted. Her current demeanor was completely different from before, a stark contrast.

Rolling his eyes, Yang Tian was full of frustration. It was just a name...

"I'll call you Brother Meng, and you can call me Ningxiu, okay?" Without any tone of negotiation, Bai Ningxiu giggled, trying to build a relationship with Yang Tian.

"As you wish." Shrugging, Yang Tian looked indifferent.

"Then I won't disturb Brother Meng. Ningxiu takes her leave." She smiled, turned, and left, still muttering about where she had seen him.

"What an interesting little girl." Watching her retreating figure, Yang Tian couldn't help but smile.

Days passed quickly. During this time, Yang Tian had a headache. Gao Da, after switching cultivation methods and eating the Kui Dragon's precious meat, had multiplied his strength several times, but none of it escaped Bai Ningxiu's eyes.

The little girl chattered endlessly, giving Yang Tian a headache. She was clever and shrewd, and she had seen through Yang Tian's character.

Finally, two days later, the outline of the continent came into view. After enduring a great ordeal, Yang Tian arrived in the Central Continent!