Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 600 - 280: Sorry, I’ll Have to Ask for More! (7800 words)_3
"Is that Night Star Grass? It's certainly rare in this realm! I must admit my ignorance, as I've only read about it in ancient texts..."
"Rare in the Cangyuan Realm? I've seldom seen it in the Yaoguang Domain either. It's said this grass has an extremely low survival rate. While its medicinal effects are ordinary, it glows brilliantly when touched by starlight, a splendor beyond compare. Such a sight is a once-in-a-century spectacle... Come on, let's grab a few. We can put them in a vase back home. It'll be a surefire way to charm the ladies..."
"..."
While nearly everyone else was tense, two figures at the very back of the group were strolling along at a leisurely pace. With no sign of tension on their faces, they looked more like sightseers than adventurers. They were in no hurry to advance, often stopping to look around and casually pluck the Precious Medicines and spiritual flowers blooming by the roadside. Their relaxed and casual demeanor caused the corners of the nearby peerless talents' mouths to twitch.
Someone couldn't help but speak up, "You two, are you not at all interested in the opportunities within the depths of the Dragon Nest?"
Yu Xiaolong said, "How could we not be? Of course, we are!"
The person grew even more frustrated. "Then why don't you seem the least bit anxious?"
Yu Xiaolong rolled his eyes. "What's the use in panicking? Look at us, there are only two of us. We can't out-compete them, and rushing to the front would be pointless. It's much safer to just stroll along like this..."
Hearing this, the expressions of the surrounding people turned strange.
He wasn't wrong.
But was that really something a person of his stature should be saying? He was the second son of the Yu Family, after all. How could he have such a slacker mentality?
Subsequently, more people turned their gazes to Wang Xiu, their faces filled with puzzlement. The implication was clear. While they were speechless at the Yu Family's second son slacking off, they had heard enough stories to be used to it. But Wang Xiu was a true top-tier prodigy! He had just recently taken down the young master of the Wu Clan. He was undoubtedly the biggest dark horse of this trip to Longhuang Island.
Are you really content with this as well?
Wang Xiu smiled. "I think... Brother Yu is right!"
Everyone: "..."
Yu Xiaolong was elated. "Hahaha, you're a true brother!"
At the very front of the crowd, the young man who heard the commotion from behind curled his lip into a scornful smile. "At least he knows his place."
"It seems the Yu Family really has no interest in the Origin of Zhulong this time, sending someone like him over!"
"This is good for us. If he truly didn't know what's good for him and tried to compete with us, it would be quite troublesome... We still have to give the elder son of the Yu Family some face, after all!"
The few of them shook their heads, dismissing it as a joke, and returned their focus to the path ahead.
「Elsewhere in the crowd.」
Zhao Qingyu and her group also heard the commotion from behind them.
The young Scholar's mouth twitched. "This Second Son certainly knows how to take things easy!"
Zhao Qingyu smiled gently. "Everyone has their own choices."
The young Scholar glanced toward Wang Xiu, then stole a peek at Zhao Qingyu. "In that case, isn't it a waste for Wang Xiu to be with him? Should we... invite him again?"
Hearing this, the eyes of the others nearby also lit up with interest. They had witnessed a glimpse of Wang Xiu's strength. His victory over Wu Ming, regardless of the means, was enough to prove he was extraordinary. Bringing him into their group would surely be a boon.
A flicker of hesitation crossed Zhao Qingyu's beautiful eyes.
Just then, her jade-like ears twitched as she caught a snippet of conversation from not far behind. Yu Xiaolong had an arm slung over Wang Xiu's shoulder as they spoke in hushed tones.
"Brother Wang, do you see that red Precious Medicine over there? You see it?"
"What's so special about that flower?"
"Tsk, Brother Wang, you wouldn't understand. That flower is called the Lover's Bone. It looks plain, but it's actually the core ingredient for Yaochi Springwater!"
"Yaochi Springwater? An... aphrodisiac?"
"Exactly! Legend says that if a man and woman each take just a single drop, they'll forget everything in the world and know only pleasure. Its effects are so overwhelming that even Fairies can't resist it!"
DING!
[Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, on acquiring +999 Mana!]
Yu Xiaolong looked thrilled. "This thing is almost extinct in the Yaoguang Domain; you can't even find it at auctions. I never thought I'd see it here... They always say Dragons are naturally lascivious. Back in the day, Dragon Emperor Ao Lie used this flower to pleasure thousands of women nightly. It seems the stories weren't exaggerations after all! Let's pick some more, quick, quick, quick..."
At his words, many of the beautiful female cultivators in the crowd blushed and spat in his direction from afar. "Shameless!"
The faces of the few Dragon Clan prodigies instantly darkened, and they shot furious glares their way. Even the normally aloof young man in the yellow robe couldn't help but frown. The young monks hastily closed their eyes and began chanting sutras, repeatedly murmuring, "Amitabha."
But Yu Xiaolong, seemingly oblivious, busied himself with picking the Lover's Bone, not forgetting to urge Wang Xiu to help him.
The corner of Wang Xiu's mouth twitched. He coughed twice and said earnestly, "Brother Yu, this... this isn't very appropriate, is it? More importantly... I have no use for it!"
Yu Xiaolong blurted out, "How could you not have a use for it? Let me tell you, girls these days are all so aloof... just like that Fairy Qingyu. Now, if you, my brother, ended up with a Daoist partner like that, what would you do? With this stuff, it's a different story. Take it from an expert: once you tear away a woman's first layer of pretense, she's never the same again."
The moment he said this, Wang Xiu felt piercing glares filled with murderous intent land in their direction—aimed primarily at Yu Xiaolong.
Fairy Qingyu's reputation in the Yaoguang Domain was, after all, extremely high.
