r18novel Chapter 72 What kind of cultivation method? Let me try it too!
Chapter 72 What kind of cultivation method? Let me try it too!
As Li Fulan lay down in the hibernation pod, a gentle blue light membrane gradually covered his body.
The sophisticated instrument emitted a deep hum, and the dense array of sensors covering the inner side of the cabin began scanning his vital signs, displaying each data point to three decimal places on the suspended holographic screen.
The dome above his head slowly closed, shutting out outside light and sound. A layer of pale blue nutrient solution seeped from the micropores in the cabin wall, thinly covering his skin. This liquid contained various active factors that promote cell repair, enabling it to comprehensively condition the user's body during hibernation.
Just as the hatch was about to close completely, a slightly hurried voice came from outside.
"Wait a moment, Comrade Li."
Li Fulan opened her slightly closed eyes and, through the gradually thickening blue light membrane, saw Lin An standing next to the hibernation pod, holding an ancient-looking storage ring in his hand, his expression showing some concern.
"What's wrong?" His voice came through the bulkhead, slightly distorted.
Lin An gently tapped the outer shell of the hibernation pod, and the transparent alloy material made a crisp sound, signaling Li Fulan to pause the hibernation process.
"Are you running out of gold soul coins? I just checked your previous expenses, and considering the potential costs of this trip to the Spirit Hall, your 180,000 coins might be insufficient." Lin An's tone was somewhat worried. "You should know the prices in Douluo Continent, especially in the Spirit Hall. Whether it's buying soul bones, refining pills, or exchanging cultivation resources, every item costs astronomical sums."
Li Fulan frowned slightly; he had indeed neglected this aspect. His attention had been focused on cultivation and strategic planning, with insufficient consideration given to economic reserves.
Seeing this, Lin An continued, "I have a batch of reserve funds prepared here. Take them with you. 820,000 gold soul coins are enough to deal with most emergencies."
After a moment's thought, Li Fulan nodded and reached out to press the emergency opening button on the inside of the bulkhead.
"laugh--"
The dome of the hibernation pod emitted a soft hissing sound as air pressure was released, and the blue light membrane dissipated rapidly like receding tides. The dome slid open to the sides, letting in cool air that carried away the remaining warmth inside. Li Fulan propped himself up and stepped out of the hibernation pod, the feel of his bare feet on the metal floor causing him to tremble slightly.
Lin An had already handed the storage ring that Li Fulan had given him earlier to him.
Li Fulan took the storage ring, his fingertips gently caressing the seemingly ordinary ornament. The ring was made of warm, jade-like material, its surface engraved with intricate storage array patterns, gleaming faintly with a bluish light under the lamp. He probed it with a wisp of spiritual energy and immediately sensed the vast space within.
Inside the storage space of the ring, next to the off-road vehicle, dozens of specially made boxes were neatly stacked. Each box was made of ebony, with anti-counterfeiting soul patterns inlaid on the surface, emitting a faint woody fragrance. Li Fulan's spiritual power penetrated through the box walls and saw the densely packed gold soul coins inside.
Those gold soul coins are visually identical to the standard currency circulating in Douluo Continent, all displaying a dazzling golden hue. The size, weight, and patterns of each coin are exactly the same as the genuine article.
However, only Li Fulan knew that these so-called Gold Soul Coins were not made of gold, but were made of platinum, which looked very similar to gold but was far more valuable.
Eight hundred and twenty thousand.
Li Fulan silently calculated the total amount of this wealth.
With the 180,000 gold soul coins he had originally accumulated, his total reserve of one million gold soul coins was more than enough for him to handle his next plans with ease.
He slipped the storage ring onto his finger and then took out a moderately sized ebony box. The box felt heavy in his hand, a metallic texture that brought a sense of security. He didn't open it to check; he simply confirmed that the box was properly sealed before putting it back into the storage ring.
"That's enough, thank you."
Li Fulan gave a brief thank you and turned to walk back to the hibernation pod. He lay down again in the sophisticated instrument that had been restored to standby mode, feeling the memory material conforming to the curves of his body once more. The feeling, as if being gently embraced, gradually calmed his mind.
Lin An stood outside the cabin, watching the dome slowly close, and the blue light membrane once again covered Li Fulan's body.
"Be careful over there, and contact me if you need anything." Lin An's voice came through the cabin wall, carrying a hint of admonition.
Li Fulan closed his eyes and did not respond. The hibernation program had been initiated, and the sophisticated instruments began sending weak electrical signals to his brain, guiding his consciousness to gradually sink into a deep sleep.
In the moments before losing consciousness, countless images flashed through his mind—the plans, schemes, and impending actions of the Douluo Continent, like a slowly unfolding scroll. A reserve of one million gold soul coins, a cultivation level of twenty-nine, a disciple who was a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast in human form, and the complex power structure of the Spirit Hall—everything was under his control.
With a slight hiss of air release from the hydraulic system of the hatch, the cold white mist dissipated. The precise mechanical feel of the future flickered on my retina for a final moment—the heavy storage ring Lin An handed me contained 820,000 platinum coins disguised as ordinary gold soul coins, along with that final instruction, all sealed away deep in my memory.
When Li Fulan opened her eyes again, she found herself in the air of Douluo Continent, filled with the fluctuations of soul power.
Sunlight streamed through the window, dappling the bed, and a light dusting of dust floated in the air. Li Fulan had just sat up when the seemingly ordinary storage belt around her waist felt a reassuring weight. Combined with her original savings of 180,000, the total of one million gold soul coins was enough to instigate any power in this world.
"You big bad guy!"
Li Fulan calmly straightened her clothes, her fingertips tracing the cool leather of her belt, a half-smile playing on her lips: "Pain? Then try circulating your soul power now. Have you broken through to level 20 yet?"
Xiao Wu was taken aback upon hearing this, then closed her eyes to sense the fluctuations of soul power within her body. A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes, her initial embarrassment instantly transforming into joy, even her rabbit ears perking up excitedly: "It's really true! The bottleneck has actually been broken through!"
The blush on her face hadn't faded yet, but her gaze towards Li Fulan became somewhat evasive and complicated, as if she were thinking of those embarrassing scenes from last night. Her lips trembled a few times, but in the end she just hummed and obediently followed behind Li Fulan.
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The main hall of the Spirit Hall.
Beneath the magnificent dome, a woman with an alluring figure leaned languidly against a pillar. She had short, brilliant blonde hair, and her eyes, which seemed capable of stealing one's soul, were none other than Hu Liena.
When Li Fulan led Xiao Wu into the hall, Hu Liena's gaze instantly locked onto the exquisitely beautiful girl.
"This is the 'genius' you were looking for?" Hu Liena raised an eyebrow, her alluring eyes scrutinizing Xiao Wu before a hint of surprise appeared. "What a pretty little girl... Wait, her soul power? Level 20?"
Hu Liena straightened up, the languid look on her face vanishing, replaced by an unbelievable sharpness: "I remember the intelligence said she was only level fifteen yesterday. Five levels in one day? Are you kidding me?"
The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Five levels in one day—this was simply a fantasy in the common knowledge of the Soul Master world.
Li Fulan remained expressionless, her gaze calmly meeting Hu Liena's scrutinizing eyes, her tone as indifferent as if discussing the weather: "Last night, I tried a new... special cultivation method on her."
"Oh?" Hu Liena's interest grew even stronger. She slowly walked up to Li Fulan, the phantom of her fox tail appearing and disappearing behind her, carrying a sweet fragrance. "What cultivation method is so magical? Why don't... I try it too?"
She leaned forward slightly, her full breasts almost touching Li Fulan's arm, her eyes filled with naked probing and temptation.
"No!"
Before Li Fulan could speak, Xiao Wu, who was hiding behind him, suddenly peeked out, her face flushed like a ripe peach. She gripped Li Fulan's clothes tightly, her voice barely audible but unusually firm: "That...that method...we shouldn't try it...it's...it's very difficult."
Recalling the extreme experience of last night, where it felt as if her soul was being crushed and then reassembled, Xiao Wu's legs went weak again.
Looking at Xiao Wu's shy yet frightened expression, Hu Liena's eyes gleamed with amusement. Her gaze darted back and forth between Li Fulan and Xiao Wu, as if she understood something, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
Li Fulan turned to the side at the opportune moment, subtly increasing the distance between herself and Hu Liena. She took out a gold card from her waist, flicked it lightly with her fingertip, and the card drew a golden arc in the air.
"Miss Hu Liena, we can discuss cultivation another day. I'm here today to hand over gold coins in exchange for contribution points."