Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1821 - 1810: Cultivation Problems

"I wonder if this is good or bad?"Ning Fan shook his head.

On the way here, he had already noticed.

After the threat was gone, the Celestial Clan became complacent, not only were there fewer patrols, but their vigilance was not what it used to be.

Without getting close to the Clan Leader's courtyard, Ning Fan felt Xu Xiaoqing's presence.

"Her aura is calm and peaceful, not anxious. It seems she's in seclusion."

Ning Fan nodded to himself, "That's good too. Xiaoqing indeed needs to quiet down."

Looking towards the courtyard, the four Great Elders were sitting cross-legged, facing the four cardinal directions.

"With no Sea Clan threat and the four Great Elders protecting, it seems there's nothing for me to do."

Just as Ning Fan was about to leave, he heard a voice coming closer, "Mr. Ning, you've arrived."

Caught in action, Ning Fan didn't feel embarrassed at all, he said straightforwardly, "Great Elder, it's been a while."

"Mr. Ning, please, let's speak over here."

"No need to use voice transmission," Ning Fan scoffed, "I know what you're thinking."

The Great Elder awkwardly chuckled twice, then fell into silence.

Ning Fan understood, "Rest assured. I won't disturb Xiaoqing, I'm just visiting today and will leave soon."

"That's wonderful."

Seeing the delighted expression on the Great Elder's face, Ning Fan got annoyed on the spot, "It's like you're eager for me to leave."

The Great Elder hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare. Mr. Ning, you're our great benefactor, how could I perform such a disrespectful act?"

"In that case, I'll stay here for a few more days."

Saying this, Ning Fan strode towards the Clan Leader's courtyard.

"This..."

The Great Elder was in a dilemma, having just placated that little lady and finally convinced her to go into seclusion.

If at this critical moment, Xu Xiaoqing learns of Ning Fan's arrival,

what happens next, the Great Elder could imagine with even his little toe.

The Great Elder smiled bitterly, pleading, "Mr. Ning, please wait. I'm begging you to be magnanimous, the Clan Leader is at a critical stage."

Ning Fan frowned, "What critical stage?"

"The stage of entering the True Origin Realm."

"She's entering the True Origin Realm so quickly!"

Ning Fan was astonished.

Xiaoqing had just recently received the Clan Leader's inheritance, in such a short time, an ordinary Martial Artist being able to perceive True Qi and incorporate it into their body would already be quite good.

Xu Xiaoqing's cultivation speed was like riding a rocket, enough to shame and embarrass any sect's genius.

The Great Elder proudly said, "The Clan Leader is receiving the treasured inheritance of our Celestial Clan's generations."

"Such rapid level advancement, won't it lead to unstable foundations?"

Cultivation is like building a house; if one only pursues height and neglects the role of the foundation, it will inevitably lead to the collapse of the building.

"Mr. Ning, rest assured, we won't do anything to destroy our foundation. You know Xiaoqing is the Clan Leader we've been hoping for many years."

"Hehe... If that's the case, then how was Xiaoqing fostered in the Xu family?"

"This..."

This topic seemed to involve some unspeakable secrets, and the Great Elder, though opening his mouth wide, couldn't utter a single word.

"Forget it. I'm not interested in your old trivial matters."

Ning Fan waved and said directly, "My relationship with Xiaoqing can't be hidden from you. If something happens to strain relationships, since I'm able to eradicate the Sea Clan, naturally..."

As he spoke, a cold light flashed in Ning Fan's eyes.

The unsaid words were as clear as crystal.

Remembering the Sea Emperor Island that was sunk to the seabed, a cold sweat broke out on the Great Elder, who respectfully said, "Mr. Ning, rest assured. Xiaoqing is our Clan Leader, and the Celestial Clan will certainly hold her in high regard."

Ning Fan said nothing, his immense mind perception emanated outward, enveloping the Clan Leader's courtyard.

This wasn't pressure, with Xu Xiaoqing's cultivation, she couldn't even perceive this power.

But for the four Great Elders, it was like Mount Tai collapsing over their heads, each had pale lips and cold sweat dripping, the intangible tightness made it hard for them to breathe.

Seeing the weakest Fifth Elder almost about to take action due to the agitated atmosphere, the Great Elder quickly transmitted a sound, "Stop, this is Mr. Ning."

Since he wasn't an enemy, the four Great Elders lowered their resistance, allowing themselves to be enveloped by the perception.

"No problem."

Although Ning Fan didn't know what kind of seclusion Xu Xiaoqing was in, he could approximately judge her current state by the purity of her aura.

"Are you certain there are no side effects?"

"I guarantee it with my life..."

As he spoke, the Great Elder realized Ning Fan had already vanished.

Everything, like that perception just now, came swiftly and left even quicker.

"Mr. Ning's cultivation has advanced again."

The Great Elder sighed softly, a glint of brilliance flashed in his murky eyes.

"Isn't it a good thing that his cultivation has improved? This is indeed a blessing for our Celestial Clan."

The Great Elder never aspired to use the Emperor to command vassals, wholeheartedly respecting Xiaoqing as Clan Leader.

With this premise, the Great Elder naturally didn't have to worry about future reckonings with Ning Fan.

"Even Xiaoqing has started diligent practice. I seem a bit too leisurely," Ning Fan thought.

Recalling certain matters, Ning Fan's eyes moved, and he called Xu Ruolan.

Having just returned home, the couple hadn't spent much time together, and Ning Fan indicated he had to go out again, leaving Xu Ruolan somewhat plaintive.

But fortunately, this time he wasn't going abroad, and since Ning Fan had legitimate business, Xu Ruolan had no choice but to reluctantly grant leave.

"I'm doing this for our future," Ning Fan's gaze became complicated as he set off for Western Hunan.

The last time he came back, Xu Ruolan mentioned something in passing, but Ning Fan had always kept it in mind.

No other reason but longevity issues.

Even though Ning Fan was willing to use True Qi to adjust Xu Ruolan's meridians and help extend her life,

this method merely treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

As time went by, Xu Ruolan's meridians would inevitably wither with age until they couldn't bear Ning Fan's True Qi anymore.

At that time, it would truly mean separation between Celestial and mortal.

Not to mention Ning Fan's lifespan, once Xu Xiaoqing entered the True Origin Realm, her acquired lifespan would far exceed that of ordinary humans.

If Ning Fan wanted to stay with Xu Ruolan for a long time, the only way was for her to embark on the path of cultivation.

But it's already too late for Xu Ruolan to start cultivating now, her meridians have already set.

Even with Marrow Cleansing and Sinew Transforming, the efficiency of refining True Qi through such postnatal reformation is astonishingly low.

No matter how dedicated Xu Ruolan was to her cultivation, the gap with Ning Fan would only grow.

This method is undoubtedly a chronic poison, a prolonged torment for both.

Xu Ruolan's desire to be with Ning Fan through cultivation is simply untenable for now.

This matter has always been a burden in Ning Fan's heart.

Not just for Xu Ruolan, but for all the other women as well, it was the same issue.