[Life Force: 731.73 million jing/731.73 million jing]

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[Master of All Beings, Bone of Time: 35.7% Fullness]

[Primarily Dragon Form]

Three months have passed since the Eternal Immortal Sect completely gave up the support of the White Jade Capital, and the Mortal World once again presents a scene of spring.

Fan Wubing felt the surging life force within him. During this time, as his fullness increased, he would often face the great Great Wilderness Cyan Dragon in his dreams.

However, there was also a corresponding problem; the increase in fullness was not linearly proportional to the increase in life force.

The further it went, the less fullness the same amount of life force provided.

At roughly 50 million jing of life force, his fullness reached 14%, but now, even at 700 million jing, or rather 7 qing, his fullness was only 35.7%.

It can be anticipated that every 1% increase in fullness will require more accumulated life force in the future.

However, with the continuous blood supply from the True Demon obsession of the Fallen Immortal Land, there’s no need to worry about this aspect for now.

Setting aside distractions, Fan Wubing once again activated the Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device, along with the Divination Skill, to search for traces of the remaining three celestial bodies among the seven: Moon, Gold, and Fire.

Half a day later, he sighed, as this attempt once again ended in failure.

He could be sure that the Moon, Gold, and Fire celestial bodies were in this world, but for some reason, he just couldn’t find the specific traces.

Four years ago, after he obtained the Earth celestial body at the Loshen Festival in East Continent He Yue Village, he tried to locate the remaining three, but until now, he couldn’t determine the exact position; something was always missing. This gap didn’t seem to be a distance in space but something else.

Fan Wubing adjusted his mindset, not being urgent.

Some things cannot be rushed.

"Are you busy?" came the inquiry from Fan Qi at the courtyard gate.

Fan Wubing replied, "Not particularly busy. What’s up?"

Fan Qi handed over an invitation. Fan Wubing took it and immediately saw the symbol representing "He Yue Village" on the cover. He opened it to look.

Fan Qi said beside him, "He Yue Village will hold the Great Prosperity Festival in East Continent’s Dafeng City in half a year and has invited our Fan Family to attend. What do you think?"

Fan Wubing asked, "Is it because of Gu Lan?"

Fan Qi thought for a moment, "I don’t think it’s related. Because many emerging forces from Little South Continent have been invited. Logically, most forces from Little South Continent have been isolated by other continents because of their closeness to our Fan Family. The He Yue Village farmer family has supported Wenxin Heaven and White Jade Capital for generations. Such an approach contradicts their previous stance."

Fan Wubing recalled the discussion from the Great Feng Immortal from He Yue Village, about the "reform" in line with the world trend.

"The farmer family is looking for a new path."

Fan Qi, less knowledgeable about the world trend than Fan Wubing, said,

"Then will you attend the Great Prosperity Festival for me?"

Fan Wubing shook his head, "No, you should go, Dad. I’m not suitable for that kind of occasion."

"Are you still worried?"

Fan Wubing said, "White Jade Capital and Wenxin Heaven see me as a needle. If I appear before them in an official capacity, it will surely create a highly tense atmosphere. The farmer family will certainly take significant actions at this Great Prosperity Festival, so let’s wait and see what they intend to do."

Fan Qi thought, "Why not just ask Gu Lan directly what the farmer family plans to do? I heard that He Yue Village intends to make Gu Lan the new leader of the farmer family."

Fan Wubing laughed, "That would just add to her troubles, wouldn’t it? If my presence affects her judgment, it would be my fault."

"True. So, are you still going to the Great Prosperity Festival?"

"Of course, why not? But, I cannot go as Fan Wubing."

"Alright, make your own arrangements."

Fan Qi had great trust in his son and did not ask more questions.

...

"Master, when will you take me as your disciple?"

Zhuge Hong lay bored in a corner of the courtyard, basking in the sun, with snacks she got from Fan Wubing placed next to her.

Fan Wubing did not answer this question, instead saying,

"I made a kind of drink, do you want to try it?"

"A drink?"

Zhuge Hong got up and walked over quickly, seeing Fan Wubing holding a glass-like bottle with a black-brown liquid inside.

"Can this be drunk?"

"Afraid I’ll poison you?"

Zhuge Hong, half-believing, half-doubting, opened the cap and immediately heard a "shh" sound, as if something was fizzing out. Her eyes widened immediately,

"Really drinkable?"

"If you don’t want to drink it, then give it back." Fan Wubing reached out to take it.

Zhuge Hong quickly dodged, "I didn’t say I wouldn’t drink it."

She swallowed, carefully taking a sip. As soon as the black-brown liquid entered her mouth, she felt as if every inch of her tongue was being gently pricked by soft needles; the intense tingling immediately dilated her pupils, and soon after, a sweet fragrance slashed open on the tip of her tongue, flooding into her nasal cavity.

"Such a special feeling! But... it’s really good to drink." Her eyes sparkled, "Master, I think it’ll taste even better chilled!"

"Then give it a try." Fan Wubing gestured to release some cold air, starting to chill it.

A while later, Zhuge Hong tried again, and after a sip, she was so excited she clenched her fist,

"Wow, it’s really even better chilled! I’m a genius!"

She hurriedly asked, "Master, master, what is this? How do you make it?"

Fan Wubing said, "You’re the first to try it, so why don’t you name it?"

Zhuge Hong blurted out, "Black Water!"

Fan Wubing was a bit embarrassed, "That’s really unoriginal. I think it should be called ’Cola’, how about that?"

"Cola... can make people happy! Not bad!"

Zhuge Hong held the cola, sipping it one mouthful at a time, reluctantly putting it down.