Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1199: A Smile with Tears

"Alright, everyone return to your rooms." Gong Hongru waved his hand and reminded Han Yan, "By the way, the secret realm might take some time to open, so you must not slack off during this period. Continue diligently practicing various magic arts. After all, the secret realm is filled with the Heaven and Earth Power of the Divine Continent, and it carries the laws of the Divine Continent. Gaining more insights will only be beneficial for you."

"Yes, Master, I understand," Han Yan replied respectfully.

Han Yan could now sense that the Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword was far more complex than the Nine Heavens Star Falling Sword. Even though she had some proficiency in sword casting and array formation techniques, she could only comprehend a small portion while the essence of other swordsmanship was hidden within various magical arts. Therefore, even if it wasn’t for the secret realm trial, she wouldn’t slack off and would continue her cultivation of various magic arts in different halls.

Then, everyone returned to their rooms.

In the deep of night, Han Yan first practiced her cultivation technique a few times, adjusting her body to its optimal state before taking out the Moon Shadow Orchid, preparing to consume it.

"Knock knock knock." A gentle knocking sound came from the door.

"Who is it?" Han Yan asked.

"Master, it’s me, Gu Yushu."

"Come in," Han Yan said.

"Master, you’re still awake. I’m sorry to disturb you so late," Gu Yushu said as he opened the door, rubbed his hands sheepishly, and spoke with embarrassment.

"Is there something you need?" Han Yan asked. Noticing that it was already late, she didn’t want to waste time in idle chatter.

"Uh, nothing, nothing important. Here, take this." Gu Yushu placed a package down and hurriedly left.

Han Yan suspiciously watched him leave, opened the package, and was stunned.

The package contained the wooden box Gong Hongru had given to Gu Yushu, which held the Moon Shadow Orchid.

"This guy does have some filial piety," Han Yan softly muttered the words ’filial piety’ to herself, a self-mocking smile on her face. She wasn’t old yet, but being treated with such reverence, her eyes revealed warmth and deep emotion.

Clearly, Gu Yushu had heard Gong Hongru’s words and feared she might encounter danger in the secret realm and get hurt, so he had come personally to transfer the Moon Shadow Orchid to her.

"Clatter." As Han Yan was silently moved, a light sound came from the window.

"Who?" Han Yan opened the window.

"Master, you’re also not asleep. Here, take this." Gu Linfeng peeked in, glanced at Han Yan, and then left a wooden box before swiftly departing.

Needless to say, it contained another Moon Shadow Orchid.

Han Yan stared in surprise at the slender figure disappearing swiftly, a deeper sense of gratitude filling her eyes.

"Master." Tan Yu’s respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Master, I left something outside the door. Take a look when you wake up in the morning." Before Han Yan could respond, Tan Yu’s presence faded away.

Han Yan opened the door and saw the Moon Shadow Orchid left behind, her eyes already a bit moist.

"It seems I was a bit late, but that’s okay. After all, having more is only beneficial." After hearing a voice, Han Yan turned her head but saw no one, only the wooden box with the Moon Shadow Orchid left on the windowsill. Judging by the voice, it should be Huayue.

A few light footsteps were heard, quickly fading away into the distance. Another wooden box appeared at the door, seemingly left by Zirong.

Han Yan gave a wry smile. These people were treating her like a monkey, one from the east, one from the west, leaving her at a loss to handle it.

The footsteps continued, one leaving, another arriving, followed by Tang Bufan, then Jiang Yuzhe, and then Ling Baobao.

Seeing the wooden boxes left at the door or on the windowsill, they knew what was happening and simply left the Moon Shadow Orchid without saying much.

Somewhere along the way, Han Yan’s face was already stained with tears, but a warm smile adorned her face.

To have such disciples and friends, how fortunate she was.

After carefully collecting the wooden boxes, Han Yan took out her own Moon Shadow Orchid and consumed it.

Both Tan Yu and the Gu brothers thought that such exotic herbs and flowers should be used generously. Huayue and the others likely thought the same. But Han Yan knew that just one of the same type of medicinal herb was necessary; consuming more bore no extra benefit.

However, it was too late, and she didn’t feel like returning them one by one. She would return them the next day instead.

A gentle bite released the sweet juices of the Moon Shadow Orchid, having no hint of a grassy smell. A warm current slowly flowed into her Eight Extraordinary Meridians, her entire being immersed in a sense of comfort akin to being in a hot spring, while impurities were expelled, and her meridians and energy sea expanded further, becoming more resilient. The most vital heart meridian for the Mu Family’s disciples was no exception.

Of course, the most important attribute was the Heaven and Earth Power contained within the Moon Shadow Orchid. Han Yan was pleasantly surprised to discover that the unique Heaven and Earth Power of the Divine Continent flowed into her meridians along with the medicinal effect, infusing every inch of her being.

In theory, this should attract the rejection and attack of the Holy Court’s law and the Heaven and Earth Power. However, what Han Yan feared didn’t occur. Because within the North Abyss Misty Plain, these two kinds of Heaven and Earth Power had long been absorbed and unified by the Moon Shadow Orchid, indistinguishable from one another. So even within the Holy Court Continent, they posed no conflict at all.

Though this minuscule bit of the Divine Continent’s Heaven and Earth Power couldn’t significantly enhance Han Yan’s strength, it was like a seed taking root within her. It allowed her to adapt to the Divine Continent’s Heaven and Earth Power and comprehend its laws at her own pace. The next time she encountered a collision of these different Heaven and Earth Powers, she would handle it more easily.

Before long, the entire Moon Shadow Orchid was consumed, having cleansed Han Yan’s body as though through a completely new purification. She felt unprecedented comfort, gradually slipping into a sweet slumber.

"Crack!" A flash of lightning pierced the sky.

Heart-wrenching pain surged, as if her very soul was being torn apart, gradually fading away.

Amidst the deafening beastly roar, a Divine Beast clad in battle armor charged toward her, evoking a sense of familiarity. The roar was filled with such desolation and sorrow.

"No, you cannot die, you are my only rival. I must prove to you that I am truly the strongest in the world, you cannot die..." Xingtian Girl’s trembling voice resounded beside her ear, so firm, yet so absolute.

The illusion seen within the Beast Soul Hall reappeared vividly in Han Yan’s mind.