Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 716: Chapter 335 No Regret Gem_3

Beneath the long skirt, those slender little legs bore numerous crimson stripes. They wriggled on the girl’s legs, resembling serpents in motion.

Li Yelai and the Little Mad King frowned, for they could feel a sinister Spiritual Energy—from the girl’s legs—slowly gnawing away at her Spiritual Energy.

“Is this… a curse?” Li Yelai furrowed his brows.

“No, it’s a poison, or rather, a more potent Spiritual Energy. After a conspiracy, it clung to me, nearly merging with my own Spiritual Energy,” Hong Lan explained as she lowered her skirt hem. “I secretly invited a Spirit Extinguisher from Giant City to suppress this power, but after she left, the Spiritual Energy resurged. It’s difficult to eradicate.”

“So, you think the Immortal Palace might possess the power to heal you?” Li Yelai shook his head, “I’m only a Fifth Sense, and with the Hong Family’s influence, as long as you spread the word, I’m sure many would respond to you.”

“Indeed, many would want to secure friendship with the Hong Family, but I see more promise in you.”

Hong Lan smiled, “Alright, you three have come from afar, you should rest properly. The Hong Family has prepared a villa for all three of you.”

Before Li Yelai could refuse, the elderly butler wheeled her away.

Then, two servants of the Hong Family approached, one holding a small wooden box, within which lay a red gemstone the size of a thumb—the No Regret Gem.

Hong Lan was handing over this without Li Yelai’s agreement? Such a grand gesture?

The other servant was holding a larger wooden box, displaying five vials of pale golden liquid.

It was the exclusive Holy Healing Potion of the Hong Family, the healing effect rivaled only by the Jing Family’s Spiritual Medicine.

In the black market, it was priceless—a rare treasure not often seen.

“Gentlemen, this way, please,” the servant maintained a respectful demeanor.

…

Elsewhere, deep within a room in the manor, the old butler spoke in a hushed tone, “Family Head, isn’t this too generous? Weren’t you planning to give him two Secret Treasures? How did it suddenly become the No Regret Gem? And to give away five vials of the Holy Healing Potion as well—our annual production is only five vials, and they’re still in high demand. That’s too precious.”

“Li Yelai, Xin He, Jiang Ling… These three are the cream of the young generation. Two geniuses became team captains with only Fifth Sense, and one is the adopted granddaughter of the King. Fostering good relations with them will be the most beneficial investment,” Hong Lan chuckled softly.

“But you only gave the Night General a great advantage,” the old butler fretted. “Besides, you’ve retreated from others; it’s too dangerous. That Little Mad King gives me a dangerous vibe.”

He stayed close to Hong Lan specifically to guard against the Little Mad King.

“I know,” Hong Lan smiled. “But I’ve analyzed the relationship among the three. Didn’t you ask why I only gave such benefits to the Night General?”

“The Little Mad King trusts the Night General immensely. Otherwise, according to our investigations, she wouldn’t have shown up at all. I suspect they’re up to something. Of course, it could also be due to the curse.”

“As for the Doll…” Hong Lan paused, “Her Talent is frighteningly strong. According to our investigations, the number of illegal Spiritual Ability Users and Chaos believers who’ve died at her hands is in the four digits. And such an iron-blooded girl towards outsiders appears to have some romantic notions… which is quite surprising to me.”

“The Night General…” Hong Lan murmured, “is very likely the next Champion. Forming a good bond with a future Champion is all worth it.”

The old butler’s face showed shock, then he asked, “Isn’t there a talk of the Champion Inheritor being a Sixth Sense Spiritual Ability User? And does a Champion have a partner? Their heads are harder than my fists.”

“That might be worth some gossip,” Hong Lan laughed lightly.