Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 587: Ni Chang’s Answer

Chapter 587: Chapter 587: Ni Chang’s Answer

"What is the Cultivation World?"

At the dining table, Li Qiqi looked at Lin Fan with a puzzled face.

The last words of the Heavenly Master left her confused.

"It’s a group of cultivators who exist in the form of families or sects. They stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world, yet they have their roots in the secular world. Their goal is to cultivate and ascend in broad daylight, and it is said that there are old monsters inside who have lived for hundreds or even thousands of years."

Lin Fan held a bowl of plain porridge, eating with obvious relish.

A single bowl of plain porridge, yet he could taste the flavors of several ingredients.

It had to be said, Qi Qi’s cooking skills had improved a lot.

At this rate, there might be no one in the world who could match her.

"Can those people all fly with swords and the like?"

Xu Zhi Rou looked at Lin Fan with curiosity.

She had also heard legends about the Cultivation World.

But she had never seen it with her own eyes.

"Well, I don’t know about that, but the energy they use in the true Cultivation World isn’t the Gang Qi that martial artists use. They call it True Qi, and some believe it’s immortal Qi, like the Dao Qi used by the Heavenly Master today, which is no longer as simple as Gang Qi."

Lin Fan picked up a piece of side dish and put it into his mouth.

He couldn’t help but nod in admiration.

Breakfast turned out to be so delicious.

"What’s the difference between Gang Qi and True Qi?"

As a beginner, Li Qiqi didn’t understand the principles behind it.

"The difference between air and pure oxygen. There are also differences in the state of circulating the energy, and the weapons they hold are no longer simply made of copper or iron. For example, Zhao Jiaqi’s Soft Sword at her waist and Shangguan Min Yue’s Qingfeng Sword in her hand, those are items from the Cultivation World."

Lin Xuan’s simple explanation made both women nod in understanding.

It was then that Xu Zhi Rou looked at Zhao Jiaqi, puzzled.

She usually wore hot pants and tank tops.

Why was she now dressed in a long skirt?

"Jiaqi, why does it seem like your clothes are different lately, and where’s your short sword?"

"It’s sent out for repairs."

Ni Chang lowered her head, feeling awkward, without paying too much attention to Xu Zhi Rou.

She had to keep her identity secret for now, so naturally, she couldn’t reveal more.

"Repairs?"

Xu Zhi Rou pursed her lips, finding the answer somewhat incomprehensible.

Luckily, at that moment, Lin Fan had already put down his chopsticks and bowl.

"All right, I have to go shopping with Jiaqi today, so I won’t be able to keep you company. You’ll have to be more attentive with the affairs of Dragon Tooth."

"No problem."

Although surprised, since Lin Fan changed the subject,

Xu Zhi Rou didn’t ask any further.

It was then that Lin Fan looked at Qi Qi, "Do you want to come with us?"

"No, I want to read some more books."

Li Qiqi naturally didn’t want to be a third wheel.

After all, it wasn’t easy for Ni Chang to come out.

And since she had given her a unique secret manual, she definitely couldn’t be so insensitive.

"Okay, then we’ll be off first."

Lin Fan nodded, took Ni Chang’s hand, and walked outside.

Watching the paired silhouettes of the two departing, Xu Zhi Rou furrowed her brows.

"Qi Qi, do you feel that Jiaqi has been strange lately? I feel like she’s changed completely."

"Really? Maybe it’s that time of the month, and she’s feeling a bit cold."

Qi Qi got up with a smile, picked up the bowls and chopsticks, and headed towards the kitchen.

"Why are you acting weird, too?"

Seeing Li Qiqi’s smile, Xu Zhi Rou felt that

she must know some little secret but wasn’t willing to share it with her.

But right now, there were too many complicated matters at hand.

She didn’t have the time to get to the bottom of things.

She could only stand up and leave feeling somewhat disheartened.

...

"Wow!"

When Ni Chang stepped out of the car and saw the bustling scene before her,

she was completely stunned on the spot.

The entire cave dwelling was perennially without sunlight.

And the tallest building was the restored Holy Maiden Hall.

Its seven-story height was already the pinnacle in the grotto.

But at this moment, several dozens-story high buildings stood like pillars reaching into the sky.

She could hardly believe her eyes.

"This is just an appetizer. Today, I’ll take you on a proper tour,"

Lin Fan said with a smile as he took Ni Chang’s small hand.

Heading towards the bustling commercial center.

Even though Qi Qi had already briefed her on much knowledge the day before,

standing there in person still gave her a bewildering illusion.

"I never thought that life on the surface could be so brilliant. No wonder they don’t allow Holy Maidens to leave their abode. In such a world, after staying long enough, one would definitely not want to return to the grotto."

Ni Chang, looking at the colorful products before her,

couldn’t help but marvel at the prosperity of the outside world.

"So, do you want to go back now?"

Lin Fan looked at Ni Chang’s face with a smile.

Even though she had Zhao Jiaqi’s appearance,

she was completely different.

"To be honest, coming out for a stroll occasionally is indeed nice, but if I had to live like this every day, I might not be able to stand it,"

Ni Chang pressed her lips together.

The outside world was good, but for someone who grew up in the grotto, it was just too noisy.

"Actually, the city will always be the city, but it looks different through everyone’s eyes. In the eyes of the rich, it’s all bright lights and sumptuous feasts. To the common folk, it’s just a bustling life amidst concrete jungles. And for the poor, the prosperity doesn’t relate to them at all; it’s just about scraping by and getting through the hard days,"

Lin Fan, holding Ni Chang’s hand, weaved through the luxury goods.

An array of merchandise surrounded them, but it failed to pique his interest in the slightest.

"What about you? If you had to choose between the grotto and the city, where would you choose?"

Ni Chang asked curiously.

"I don’t really care, because right now, all I want to figure out is who I am!"

Lin Fan’s gaze suddenly became complex.

A tangled past so close, yet seemingly far beyond reach.

He might have some clues to his family’s emblem now,

but the most crucial piece still eluded his understanding.

That was, the fierce power within him, what it represented.

"Is figuring this out very important to you?"

Ni Chang looked at Lin Fan.

She suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

After all, only she knew exactly who he was.

"Isn’t that important enough?"

Lin Fan looked back at Ni Chang with a smile.

Her comment was quite telling.

"Sometimes, who you truly are isn’t that important. As long as your loved ones are safe and sound, that’s enough. Having so many people who care about you around you is nice, isn’t that enough?"

Ni Chang, embracing Lin Fan’s arm, said, "Since you didn’t share your choice, let me tell you mine. I want to live wherever you are, whether it’s the grotto or the city, it doesn’t matter, as long as you’re there."

"Your mouth is really sweet, let me have a taste."

Ni Chang’s words were like a spring breeze, blowing away Lin Fan’s irritability.

Pinching her chin, their eyes were full of boundless adoration for each other.

"Are you tasting my mouth, or Zhao Jiaqi’s?"

Ni Chang teased with a playful smile, like an iceberg thawing.

"I don’t mind either!"

Lin Fan licked his lips, ready to bend down and kiss her.

But just then, a string of scolding could be heard not far away.

"Take your dirty hands off!"