Chapter 889: Wei Ruyan Awakens

For Zhang Xuan, it was indeed a sin; taming a few sacred beasts could greatly enhance his strength and foundation, so there was no need for so many spirit beasts.

But these creatures insisted on acknowledging him as master, each one relentless; if he didn't agree, they would surely cause a bigger commotion. Having barely calmed Cloud Mist Ridge, more trouble would definitely arise!

Thus, he... was truly forced!

Full of grievance!

What kind of mess is this!

Not to mention other things, absorbing the souls of so many spirit beasts was a huge burden. If his shaman soul weren't so powerful, exceeding ten meters, he would have long gone mad from mental confusion!

Even so, he was dizzy, his eyes bloodshot.

Tears flowed, speechless with sobs.

I really just wanted to give a lecture, nothing more, not to tame you all...

Please, spare me...

...

After nearly five or six hours of折腾, he finally absorbed all the souls offered by the spirit beasts.

Zhang Xuan was so exhausted he nearly passed out.

But he knew this was not the time to rest. Wei Ruyan's soul had been recuperating in the Sacred Domain Bodhi Tree for over a day, and it was about time she woke up. He should go check on her.

Otherwise, if another mishap occurred, the Bodhi Tree he had just revived might run into trouble again.

The Innate Poison Soul Body was too powerful; even he dared not underestimate it.

Leaving Cloud Mist Ridge, he hurriedly flew toward the imperial palace.

Though it was late at night, the commotion at Cloud Mist Ridge had been so great that Yu Shenqing had not yet rested. Upon hearing of his arrival, he quickly came to greet him.

Has the Bodhi Tree encountered any more trouble?

Seeing Yu Shenqing, Zhang Xuan asked hastily.

No... Yu Shenqing was bewildered.

Let's go take a look!

Without explaining, he followed the emperor and hurried into the palace.

Soon they arrived. Looking up, he saw the Bodhi Tree verdant and dripping, showing no signs of poisoning. Zhang Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Master Zhang, we'll take our leave now. If you have any instructions, just let us know, and I'll send someone immediately...

Knowing he had matters to attend to, Yu Shenqing tactfully cupped his fists and left.

Seeing the courtyard empty again, Zhang Xuan stirred his spirit, and his shaman soul left his body, heading straight toward the Bodhi Tree.

Wei Ruyan's soul, nourished by the Bodhi Tree, had become exceptionally strong. He gently grasped it, released her physical body, and controlled the soul, slowly merging it with her body.

Merging soul and body was not easy. Fortunately, Zhang Xuan cultivated the Heavenly Dao Shaman Soul, so even when his soul invaded another's body, it did not cause much rejection... Even so, it took nearly half an hour to perfectly align Wei Ruyan's soul and body.

Awaken!

After doing this, he tapped a finger on her brow.

Hum!

With a crisp sound, the long-comatose Wei Ruyan slowly opened her eyes.

It must be said that this Wei Ruyan, though chronically ill, was extremely beautiful, no less than Wang Ying. Especially her eyes, untouched by the world's grime, seemed innocent, like a baby's, bright and dazzling.

You are...

Seeing the young man before her, Wei Ruyan showed a curious expression.

When Zhang Xuan first saw her, she was asleep. Although he had done many things for her, this was actually the first time the girl had seen the benefactor who saved her.

I am Zhang Xuan, a master teacher. I have completely cured your illness!

Zhang Xuan nodded.

My illness is cured? Wei Ruyan was incredulous.

Since childhood, she had been plagued by illness. She had consulted countless physicians and master teachers, all to no avail. Deep down, she had already given up.

Last time she fell into a coma, she thought she would never wake up. Unexpectedly, not only did she wake, but someone told her the illness was completely cured... She simply couldn't believe it.

Get up and try, and you'll know! Zhang Xuan smiled without explaining.

Get up?

Looking doubtfully, Wei Ruyan gently pressed her palm on the ground to push herself up. Suddenly, her body moved, and she flew seven or eight meters into the air, nearly crashing into a nearby tree.

Ah... She screamed in fright, expecting to fall straight to the ground. Instead, her arm waved, and a huge whirlwind gently lifted her, letting her down slowly.

This, this...

Eyes wide round, Wei Ruyan was stunned.

All these years she had been gravely ill; although her father was a Saint, she had never cultivated.

With a light push of her palm, she flew up and could land easily... Clearly, she already possessed considerable strength.

What was going on?

You have been ill since childhood and consumed many treasures and rare herbs. Though they didn't work before, now that your body is fully recovered, the medicinal effects have merged, granting you the strength of a peak Silkworm Seal realm cultivator!

Seeing her confusion, Zhang Xuan laughed.

Wei Changfeng, to save his daughter, had fed her countless treasures. Coupled with the Reunion Pill, comparable to an eighth-grade pill, this Wei Ruyan, even without ever cultivating, possessed internal energy as profound as a peak Silkworm Seal realm expert!

She was even stronger than some half-Saints!

She just lacked cultivation techniques and martial skills, so she didn't know how to use it!

"The peak strength of the Silkworm Seal Realm?"

Wei Ruyan was stunned.

Having been gravely ill since childhood, her greatest hope was to live a normal life like others. She had never imagined she could cultivate and possess such formidable combat power.

But now... it had already come true!

"Thank you, Master Zhang, for saving my life..."

Knowing that all this was thanks to the young man before her, she did not hesitate and knelt directly on the ground.

"Please rise!" Zhang Xuan helped her up.

"Yes!" Standing up, Wei Ruyan looked around and couldn't help asking, "Master Zhang, where is my father? Does he know the news of my awakening?"

All along, she had seen everything her father had done for her. Now that she was fully recovered, the first person she wanted to share it with was naturally him.

Once her father knew she had awakened and could cultivate, he would probably be overjoyed to the point of madness.

A faint smile curled at the corners of her mouth. Imagining her father's expression upon hearing the news, Wei Ruyan's eyes curved like crescent moons, filled with sweetness.

After so many years of father and daughter relying on each other, they had long developed an extremely deep bond.

"Wei Changfeng, he..."

Seeing the full smile and anticipation on her face, Zhang Xuan wanted to say something but didn't know how to begin.

"What happened to my father?"

Seeing that Master Zhang's expression was off, a bad premonition arose in her heart, and Wei Ruyan hurriedly asked.

"To save you... he has left forever." Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan said.

Although it was cruel, the truth was such; he had to say it.

"Left..." Her pretty face turned pale, Wei Ruyan's delicate body swayed twice, filled with disbelief.

Since childhood, her father had always been with her, telling her stories, accompanying her in treatment, fulfilling every request, never going against her will. She had thought that this time, being unconscious, she would be the first to go, but never imagined... upon waking, the first news she heard was this!

"Ruyan, you must survive. No matter the cost, Father will find a way to save you!"

"Take this medicine, and your condition will improve a little..."

"You are my strongest daughter. For you, I can give everything, even my life..."

...

Her father's words seemed still to linger in her ears, but he had already vanished...

Time and again he took her to seek physicians, time and again he searched for miraculous medicines...

Countless memories, all of her father carrying her on his back, searching everywhere, begging everyone, his greatest wish being her recovery. And now she had recovered... but her father could no longer see it...

Father...

Her eyes reddened, tears falling incessantly. Wei Ruyan clenched her teeth and looked over: "How did my father die?"

"He died to save you..."

Without holding anything back, Zhang Xuan recounted everything that had happened.

Including that the Ten-Leaf Flower could cure her, that You Xu had given false information, and that Wei Changfeng had ventured alone into Cloud Mist Ridge to save her...

Hearing that her father had been beaten until he could barely walk, yet still insisted on obtaining the Cloud Mist Flower to save her, Wei Ruyan clenched her fists, her frail body trembling incessantly.

"Father..."

She murmured softly.

A father's love is like a mountain; his kindness is as vast as the sea.

This was her father...

Taking a deep breath, Wei Ruyan seemed to make a decision, and her knees gave way as she knelt down.

"I beg you, Master Zhang, take me as your disciple!"

Her father had given his life for her; she had to live better, to comfort his spirit in heaven.

"Perform the apprenticeship ceremony!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

Having promised Wei Changfeng to take care of his daughter, he had already decided to accept Wei Ruyan as his disciple.

Now that she had made the request, he didn't need to say anything more.

"Student Wei Ruyan pays respects to the teacher!"

Kneeling down, she solemnly kowtowed several times, performing the apprenticeship ceremony.

Knowing this was the custom, Zhang Xuan accepted it calmly.

"Teacher, where is that You Xu who harmed my father?"

After the ceremony ended, Wei Ruyan stood up, clenching her silver teeth.

Having endured illness for so many years, though young, her mental fortitude was no weaker than Lu Chong's, perhaps even surpassing it.

Since this You Xu had caused her father's death, regardless of whether he was a master teacher or a vice dean, he would have to pay a price!

"I know you want to take revenge yourself; the person has long been prepared for you..."

Understanding her feelings, Zhang Xuan nodded: "Follow me!"

With that, he willed it, and the Purple Sun Beast appeared before them. The two stepped onto its back. He sent a message to Yu Shenqing and flew straight toward his residence.

Returning to the residence, he had Sun Qiang bring over the imprisoned You Xu.

At this moment, You Xu, with his cultivation sealed, no longer had the imposing manner of a former dean. In just over half a month, he had become as thin as a bag of bones, looking at least ten years older.

"This is the murderer who killed your father. I leave his fate to you!"

Knowing the hatred in her heart, Zhang Xuan said no more, waved his hand, and turned to walk out.

Avenge her father on her own. If she couldn't even handle this and had to rely on others, he would truly consider whether to take her as his disciple!