Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 73: Getting Rich

Gao Xian came out of the room and saw Da Niu processing the scales of the Iron Lin Yao Tiger, mainly scraping off the remaining flesh and blood.

The Iron Lin Yao Tiger was already large in size and couldn't be spread out in the room, so they had to take it to the courtyard to process it.

The temperature outside was very low, and Da Niu's face and hands were red from the cold. Even his eyes were a bit bloodshot, but he was working very seriously.

When Da Niu saw Gao Xian come out, he quickly stood up and said, "Brother, the meat is almost stewed. We're just waiting for you."

"What about Qi Niang?" Gao Xian asked.

"Qi Jie is a bit tired too, so she went to sleep first."

Gao Xian nodded. "You've been busy all night. Take a break for now."

Although he wasn't very skilled at processing the scales, it wouldn't matter to leave them for a couple of days in such cold weather.

Da Niu said earnestly, "Brother and Qi Jie worked so hard, and I didn't help much. I'm not tired even if I exert myself."

"Last night was very dangerous..." Gao Xian remembered that battle and felt a bit lucky. If it weren't for the unexpected breakthrough, the outcome might have been different.

But what he did wasn't just a momentary impulse. He wanted to save Qi Niang and was willing to take the risk for it.

If he failed, then there would be nothing to say.

Rationally analyzing it, what he did was indeed very dangerous, reckless, and even a bit foolish. But he wasn't that refined, and sometimes he just liked to do foolish but enjoyable things.

It might also be because he was too lustful. After all, Qi Niang was so beautiful! He really couldn't bear to...

Da Niu was also an honest child. When he said that, Gao Xian suddenly felt that staying up late to work wasn't a big deal. After all, he was a young man with strong energy, and if he didn't work, he wouldn't have anywhere to use his strength. Staying up a bit later was nothing.

Gao Xian said, "Then keep working. I'll go check on Qi Niang, and we'll have a meal together later."

Da Niu nodded vigorously and started working hard.

Gao Xian entered the west wing. There were two rooms here, one was the kitchen, and the other was the bedroom for Da Niu.

Originally, he wanted Da Niu to stay in the main room since there were two bedrooms, and it would be just right for Da Niu. But Da Niu refused. He liked sleeping here because he said it was more free and convenient.

Qi Niang was casual and lay on the bed with her clothes on. Maybe she disliked the smell of sweat, so the blanket was turned over.

Perhaps hearing the sound of the door being pushed, Qi Niang opened her eyes as soon as Gao Xian entered.

Seeing that it was Gao Xian, Zhu Qi Niang visibly relaxed. She casually said, "You're up already."

Qi Niang, who had just woken up, still had a bit of drowsiness in her body and spirit. Her speech carried a hint of laziness, which rarely revealed her feminine side.

Gao Xian liked Qi Niang in this state. This was how a normal woman should be. Her usual appearance was too cold and stern, although it was cool, it didn't make people feel affectionate.

He naturally sat down by the bed. "You must be tired. Let me give you a massage."

Qi Niang was somewhat tempted, but when she thought that Da Niu was outside, she shook her head. "Not for now."

"Why don't you sleep in the main room? The other bedroom has a new bed and new blanket," Gao Xian asked.

"It's not appropriate." Qi Niang still shook her head. If she went to the main room, Da Niu would inevitably think too much.

Although Da Niu was a close relative and trustworthy, it still wasn't appropriate.

Gao Xian didn't expect Qi Niang to have so many concerns. Their relationship was originally quite pure, but with Qi Niang's actions, it seemed like there was something inappropriate between them.

He felt a bit wronged. He hadn't done anything, but he had to avoid suspicion first...

In fact, in that battle last night, he didn't give up on Qi Niang, and Qi Niang didn't give up on him either. Their feelings had obviously grown closer.

But Qi Niang was too introverted, she could tolerate physical intimacy, but she had a hard time accepting emotional intimacy for a while, and didn't know how to adjust.

Gao Xian didn't have much experience either. He just felt that they should be more intimate and relaxed with each other. Seeing Qi Niang's current state, it seemed like she was becoming more reserved. He didn't know what to say.

Zhu Qiniang noticed that Gao Xian seemed a little unhappy, and she clumsily held Gao Xian's hand, saying, "I didn't mean it that way, you understand."

Gao Xian instead laughed, "With our relationship, why do you need to explain? You're being too formal."

Although he was an expert in emotional theory, he was a novice in practice. He didn't know how to handle someone like Qiniang, who had some emotional deficiencies.

In fact, he was somewhat similar to Qiniang in that he didn't like to express his true emotions.

He changed the subject, "The Iron Lin Demon Tiger must be worth a lot. We should be able to make a big profit!"

When it came to business matters, Zhu Qiniang immediately relaxed. She nodded and said, "The bones of the Iron Lin Demon Tiger can be used as material for magical artifacts, and its flesh and blood have special medicinal effects. They are very valuable."

"After being refined by its five organs and six viscera through constant cultivation, they become top-grade supplements. Its scales can be used to make armor, soft armor, and boots, worth at least a thousand spirit stones."

"The most precious thing is the crystal core in its head, a Foundation Building-level wood-type demon beast crystal core, imbued with the powerful divine will of the Iron Lin Demon Tiger. If you're lucky, you can even learn the Iron Lin Demon Tiger's Divine Ability from it."

"I estimate it to be worth at least three thousand spirit stones."

Gao Xian was both surprised and delighted. Just the scales and the demon tiger's crystal core alone were worth four thousand spirit stones, which was a huge sum of money.

He exclaimed, "Foundation Building-level demon beasts are really valuable!"

"This is a Foundation Building-level demon beast! It has always been one of the overlords in the depths of the Tengshe Mountain. The price I estimated is not high."

Zhu Qiniang smiled at Gao Xian and said, "Congratulations, you're going to get rich."

She knew that Gao Xian made a lot of money selling pills, but that was a steady stream of income. This windfall was completely different and would be even more exciting and satisfying.

"It's our fortune."

Gao Xian corrected Zhu Qiniang. This battle was crucial for him, and Zhu Qiniang was also indispensable.

"If it weren't for you saving me with all your might, I would have died."

Zhu Qiniang said seriously, "The Iron Lin Demon Tiger is all yours, I don't want it."

"Blood is thicker than water."

Gao Xian disagreed, "Without you, I wouldn't have been able to kill the Iron Lin Demon Tiger. I'll take three thousand spirit stones, and the remaining one thousand will be yours."

Since they wanted to make it clear, he couldn't take advantage of her. Saving someone was a favor, dividing the spoils was a matter of interest, and the two had to be separated.

Zhu Qiniang wanted to object, but Gao Xian said directly, "I saved your life, and you want to use spirit stones to settle the score? That's not going to happen!"

Zhu Qiniang looked deeply at Gao Xian, and the surprise in her emerald eyes slowly turned into a gentle and watery expression. She softly said, "I was wrong, you're right. It should be like this."

The room was cold, but Gao Xian was hot. Qiniang's unintentional tenderness had touched him. He couldn't help but touch Qiniang's cheek, "Qiniang, you're really beautiful."

The two used to be more intimate in their behavior, but at that time, Zhu Qiniang was in a casual and carefree state and didn't pay much attention to it.

But now it was different. When Gao Xian lightly touched her face, Zhu Qiniang couldn't help but feel a bit shy, and even her cheeks turned slightly red.

Gao Xian said seriously, "Qiniang, why is your face turning red? Are you running a fever?"

"No..."

Zhu Qiniang was about to explain, but she saw a smug smile on Gao Xian's face, and she realized that Gao Xian was teasing her.

"No, you've exhausted your vitality after the big battle, and your blood is fluctuating. Let me take a look..."

Gao Xian leaned in front of Zhu Qiniang, eye to eye, mouth to mouth, their breaths audible.

Zhu Qiniang's heart was a little chaotic. She looked at Gao Xian in confusion, not knowing what he was going to do.

"I'll help you regulate your energy and heal your injuries. Open your mouth quickly..."

"Ah? Mmm..."

End of Chapter 2