52: Chapter 52 The First Monthly Sign-in in the Immortal Realm: An Amazing Reward

Xu Buli also saw Cao Yang on the carriage, but surprisingly, he didn't say anything, perhaps because things had gone smoothly and he was in a good mood.

It should be noted that Xu Buli was notorious among the nearby small city lords for despising trouble; he often acted independently and avoided matters that didn't significantly benefit him.

He taught his adoptive daughter, Xu Xinyue, the same way, always believing that staying out of trouble was the key to a long life.

Cao Yang was settled into a side room, which was large and luxurious despite its designation.

Cao Yang lay on the bed, slowly absorbing Immortal Qi to recover from his injuries.

At night, within the Small World, Cao Yang thought to himself, "System, use the Monthly Sign-in at Giant Stone City."

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at Giant Stone City in the Immortal Realm. You have received 1,000,000 years of Genius cultivation base."

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for receiving 25 Exclusive Major Realm Upgrade Cards for Puppet Maidservants."

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for receiving the Imperial Rank Top-Grade Immortal Technique: Heaven-Shattering Palm."

Cao Yang was overjoyed; a million years of cultivation base would surely allow him to cross several major Realms.

Cao Yang quickly asked in his mind, "System, to what level can my Realm be raised with a million years of cultivation base?"

"Ding! Host, it can be raised to the Early Stage of the Immortal King Realm."

Cao Yang nodded; being able to cross three major Realms was quite good.

"System, how long will it take to reach the Immortal King Realm?"

Cao Yang hadn't forgotten that his previous Breakthrough to the Profound Immortal Realm had taken three days.

"Ding! Host, it will take one month."

One month it is, then. However, he wondered if it would be unsafe during the Breakthrough, since he was in someone else's home.

Cao Yang made up his mind: as soon as his Physical Body healed, he would find a quiet place to break through to the Immortal King Realm inside his flying ship and become invincible in the Immortal Realm!

The next morning, Xu Xinyue brought her father to see Cao Yang.

Xu Xinyue personally removed the bandages from Cao Yang's body and was surprised to find that his surface wounds had almost entirely healed. Cao Yang also opened his eyes.

Indeed, after a day and night of secretly absorbing Immortal Qi, Cao Yang had recovered eighty percent of his injuries.

Cao Yang's sudden awakening startled Xu Xinyue. Xu Buli, sitting on a stool, glanced at Cao Yang and couldn't help but have his pupils constrict. Last night, he had only seen someone wrapped in white cloth and hadn't looked closely.

Only now did he realize that this person was a powerhouse with a higher Realm than his own. He felt that Cao Yang's aura was similar to that of the Great City Lord, which almost scared him into running away. He only steadied himself when he saw his daughter was still there.

Cao Yang looked at the blue-eyed beauty before him and said, "Thank you for saving me."

Xu Xinyue snapped out of it. Looking at Cao Yang, who was only wearing a pair of shorts, her pretty face instantly flushed red as she replied weakly, "You're welcome."

Cao Yang found it quite amusing. Last night, this girl had seemed like a princess—stunningly beautiful yet dignified—but now she had turned into a weak and shy girl-next-door.

A set of white robes quickly appeared on Cao Yang's body. He dressed and sat up.

Xu Buli's mind was racing to find a way to handle this. Seeing Cao Yang sit up,

he immediately rushed over and said with a forced smile, "Is the Young Master's injury better? I wonder which Immortal King's Young Lord you are, to possess such terrifying strength at such a young age. I didn't realize the Young Master had graced us with his presence last night; please forgive my lack of hospitality."

"If the Young Master has any needs, please feel free to command us. My Giant Stone City will go through fire and water to fulfill them without hesitation."

Cao Yang chuckled and said, "Uncle, you're overthinking it. I am not the descendant of an Immortal King. I can't thank Sister Xinyue enough for saving me, so how could I possibly blame you?"

Hearing Cao Yang's words, Xu Buli breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't believe for a second that Cao Yang wasn't the son of an Immortal King.

After all, he had just witnessed the strength Cao Yang displayed, which was definitely not something an ordinary person could possess.

What kind of child would be in the Profound Immortal Realm in their teens? Unless they were the offspring of an Immortal King.

However, since Cao Yang said so, he couldn't press further and could only temporarily take him at his word.

Xu Buli quickly replied with a smile, "That's good, that's good! As long as the Young Master doesn't blame us. By the way, Young Master, how do you feel now? Is there any discomfort? If you have any needs, please let us know at any time, and we will do our best to satisfy your requests."

Cao Yang shook his head, indicating he was fine. Then he turned to look at Xu Xinyue, who was sitting nearby, and said with a smile, "Sister Xinyue, thank you for saving me. If you hadn't arrived in time, I might still be buried in the sand."

A blush crept onto Xu Xinyue's face as she said softly, "You're welcome, Young Master. It was only right for me to do so."

A wave of warmth surged in Cao Yang's heart. He knew he had met a good girl here, and this warm feeling made him feel very secure and comfortable.

Cao Yang had also heard from Hong that the Immortal Realm was vast and boundless, with countless Sects, Imperial Dynasties, and races.

Even an Immortal Emperor couldn't traverse the entire Immortal Realm. However, there were 99 known Immortal Domains in the Immortal Realm, each overseen by at least one Peak Immortal Emperor. There were thousands of Immortal Emperors, tens of thousands of Immortal Kings, and countless others below the Immortal King level.

Sitting by the bed, Xu Xinyue listened to their conversation, feeling completely bewildered. She didn't understand why her father was reacting so strongly to this youth.

She had never seen her father make such an expression, as if this youth were some incredibly important figure.

Though puzzled, Xu Xinyue had caught one thing clearly: this youth's Realm was very high, which couldn't help but spark a sense of curiosity in her heart.

Xu Xinyue looked at Cao Yang, a trace of awe flashing in her eyes. She quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "This humble girl, Xinyue, greets the Young Master. Please forgive my previous lack of manners."

Cao Yang smiled slightly and said gently, "Sister Xinyue, there's no need for such formalities. I should be the one thanking you for saving my life; otherwise, I might still be eating dirt in the desert."

Hearing this, Xu Xinyue couldn't help but giggle, and her mood instantly lightened considerably.

She had originally thought this youth was someone difficult to approach, but she hadn't expected him to be so humorous and witty.

Watching his daughter and Cao Yang getting along better and better, the corners of Xu Buli's mouth curled up into a gratified smile.

He knew that his decision this time had not been wrong.

He gave Xu Xinyue a knowing look, signaling her to take good care of Cao Yang, and then quietly exited the room.

Seeing that Cao Yang was easy to get along with, Xu Xinyue boldly asked, "Young Master, you haven't said what your name is yet, and what is your Realm? I've never seen my father be so careful and respectful toward anyone before."

Cao Yang didn't hide it either and replied with a smile, "It was my oversight. Sister Xinyue, my name is Cao Yang, and my current Realm is the Peak of the Profound Immortal Realm."

Xu Xinyue's mouth dropped open into an 'O' shape, and she said incredulously, "No wonder my father was so careful with you; it turns out Young Master Cao is so strong!"

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