Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Contrast

Su Muyao and Mei Qingchen were in the cave of the Trial Ground, unaware of the situation of Mei Family Master and Mrs. Mei, nor did they know about the phenomena caused by the Mei Family ancestors.

Su Muyao and Mei Qingchen talked about many things.

Mei Qingchen’s tone of speech now was different from before, neither hurried nor slow, like a gentle spring breeze, making it very pleasant to listen to. His voice was exceptionally melodious, with an ethereal tone that could cleanse a beastman’s soul.

Through Mei Qingchen’s description, Su Muyao learned a lot.

"So you mean this place is the Ancient Battlefield Ruins, and it also contains some fortuitous treasures?"

If there are fortuitous treasures, there’s no rush to leave; we should look for them here.

But danger also lurks here.

"So this Trial Ground is a real place, and you just barged in like this, aren’t you afraid of losing your life?"

She really didn’t know what to say.

Mei Qingchen gently reached out to tidy her hair, softly touching her strands, reluctant to let go.

He wanted to do other things, but he restrained himself, cautiously approaching her, fearing she might be unhappy or unwilling.

Though he had awakened the Mei Family bloodline, he still had his own emotional desires.

He had his own seven emotions and six desires, and all his feelings stemmed from her.

With a dazed look in his eyes, he softly explained, "At that time, I didn’t think much, I just instinctively wanted to understand many things, to be qualified to stay by your side and become your true Beast Husband."

In fact, if he could, he wouldn’t want to recall his previous behaviors, childish and ridiculous.

Luckily, his wife is so kind and didn’t mind too much.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be qualified to be her Beast Husband now, and she wouldn’t be here.

Just then, wild beasts roared outside.

Su Muyao looked outside the cave and saw several beasts charging toward them.

The sword in Mei Qingchen’s hand instantly flew out, sweeping around, and the beasts were killed in an instant.

Su Muyao was shocked, not expecting Mei Qingchen to be this strong after reaching Level 8 Peak with his superpower.

Mei Qingchen slowly approached the beasts’ corpses, moved his sword, and collected four crystal cores, cleaning them by the river nearby.

His movements were so elegant.

After washing, he handed them to Su Muyao, saying, "Wife, here you go."

Su Muyao curiously looked at the items, "What is this? They look like crystal stones."

Mei Qingchen explained, "These are crystal cores from these beasts."

"After they absorb spiritual energy and reach a certain level of strength, killing them will yield their energy core, the crystal core."

"Crystal cores have the effect of enhancing superpower. Different attribute crystal cores can be absorbed by superpower users of corresponding attributes, enhancing their own strength, power, speed, etc."

"Especially during battles, after consuming powerful superpower, crystal cores can be used to replenish."

"This is an ancient battlefield ruins, the spiritual energy here is more abundant than outside, so these crystal cores are more beneficial for cultivation than spirit stones."

Su Muyao said, "Such precious things, you should keep them for yourself."

Mei Qingchen explained, "I absorbed many crystal cores during the previous battles, and too much absorption is unbearable for my body. These crystal cores don’t match my superpower system; they are useless to me. You can dispose of them at your will, my wife."

"And these as well."

Mei Qingchen had collected many crystal cores there and gave them all to Su Muyao.

He wished to give all good things to Su Muyao.

Su Muyao looked up into Mei Qingchen’s eyes, seeing the anticipation within them, hoping she would accept them.

As if fearing she would reject.

Su Muyao softened her heart and said, "Alright, I’ll accept them all, and I’ll give them to Wen Nanxi and the others later. You don’t mind, do you?"

Mei Qingchen nodded, "It’s up to my wife. Different superpower systems, their increased strength can better protect you, my wife."

Su Muyao’s heart was filled with emotion, noting how Mei Qingchen’s perspective on matters had changed completely after his awakening.

So different from before, such a contrast, that she couldn’t help but laugh.

"Why do you think that when we were hunting in the Northern Border Forest, those beasts didn’t have crystal cores?"

Mei Qingchen explained, "Not enough power, not enough spiritual energy outside, and those beasts are less than a thousand years old. Without a thousand years of strength, they wouldn’t have crystal cores."

"Another important reason is environmental pollution outside, many beasts turned into mutated beasts, meaning the crystal cores of mutated beasts are also polluted, and using them could be deadly."

Now, holding these crystal cores in her hands, they seemed even more valuable.

Subsequently, Mei Qingchen and Su Muyao defeated many beasts, collecting lots of crystal cores.

Because once they left the Trial Ground this time, it would close, and they wouldn’t be able to re-enter.

So they needed to gather enough treasures.

Among them were some huge serpents and worms, but when Su Muyao passed, they instinctively feared her and moved aside.

Seeing the reactions of these serpents and worms, Su Muyao thought of the Snake Shedding Inner Garment she was wearing, carrying the ancient celestial snake’s aura from Wen Nanxi, which could intimidate the serpents and worms, unexpectedly true.

As a result, when encountering some spirit treasure medicinal materials guarded by serpents and worms, they didn’t even attack and fled voluntarily, making it as easy as cutting grass for her to collect these spirit treasure medicinal materials.

Only now did she realize how powerful the ancient celestial snake bloodline was.

Not only that, but she also collected quite a lot.

As the Trial Ground was about to close, Su Muyao and Mei Qingchen were forced to leave.

...

When the two came out, Mei Family Master and Mrs. Mei were stunned seeing Mei Qingchen’s appearance.

Although he was their son, his aura and demeanor were very different.

It made them feel like bowing down to him.

"Father and mother, I have completely awakened."

When he spoke, his tone and voice also carried some differences, but Mei Family Master and Mrs. Mei

"Yes, yes, thanks to Mu Yao, you were able to awaken completely..."

Mrs. Mei didn’t bother with Mei Qingchen, directly approached, and warmly held Su Muyao’s hand.

Mei Qingchen spoke with his father about the trial ground and its sealed situation; Mei Family Master was surprised, being unaware of such things before.

Mei Family Master immediately convened a secret clan elders meeting to discuss this matter and brought out ancient books for everyone to see.

Everyone expressed that in the future, the Mei Family would fully support Su Muyao.

...

Then Su Muyao was going to return, naturally Mei Qingchen had to return to the Su Family with her, and the Mei Family was eager for him to go back with her, hoping he and Su Muyao could always be together.

Meanwhile, Mei Family Master handed the family insignia to Mei Qingchen, "You have completely awakened now, reaching Level 8 Peak, and we are very pleased, you are the hope of our Mei Family. This is the Family Head Token, allowing you to command the entire Mei clan to serve you."

"All Mei Family enterprises are entrusted to you to manage, and you must treat your wife well."

This last sentence was emphasized many times by Mei Family Master and Mrs. Mei, but Mei Qingchen patiently listened.

He was grateful to his father and mother for choosing such a good wife for him when he was ignorant, and for pushing him to stay when he wanted to leave and give up.

So Mei Qingchen respectfully bowed to them, "Thank you, Father and Mother."

Mei Family Master patted his shoulder, "We aren’t used to your current self, child."

Mrs. Mei said, "Now that everything is clear to you, we can be at ease."

"Stay with Mu Yao; you can’t go wrong. Support her unconditionally, regardless of what she does."

Mei Qingchen nodded, even without his parents’ words, he would do so.

...

The news of Su Muyao visiting the Mei Family and taking Mei Qingchen back to the Su Family spread quickly, and many people marveled at the Mei Family’s foresight.

Of course, people were not yet aware of Mei Qingchen’s change in strength; if they knew, they’d be even more astonished.

Mei Qingchen returned and met Wen Nanxi and the others, and everyone welcomed him upon his return.

However, when Mei Qingchen saw Xiao Jihan, his expression changed.

He seemed to have a sense, took out divination items, and tossed them on the ground.

During his divination, he sat cross-legged, surrounded by a sacred aura, making everyone dare not speak or disturb him.

Su Muyao was a bit nervous, wondering if something was wrong.

When Mei Qingchen opened his eyes again, a faint golden light flashed through them.

Su Muyao asked, "Is there any problem?"

Mei Qingchen looked at Xiao Jihan and said, "Something has happened to the Xiao Family."