After the terrifying battle, the Xia family hospital became the first destination. Despite being severely injured, Lengyi managed to survive the critical period thanks to the top medical skills of the family's guards and doctors. Her body was still wrapped in bandages, but signs of recovery began to emerge. Every step of this recovery felt excruciatingly slow, yet a glimmer of hope surfaced within her, even though the lingering pain was still unbearable.In that quiet hospital room, only faint sighs and heavy breathing could be heard. Lengyi slowly awakened from unconsciousness, her body feeling weak and sore. It was as though thousands of needles were piercing her, but she knew she had survived. A sense of relief flowed through her, even though her body lay powerless.Her eyes opened slowly, her vision blurry for a moment before finally focusing. Above her, she recognized the soft ceiling of the room, yet something felt off. Something was missing—an unease blanketed her. The overwhel

Her mind drifted back to the battle. She vaguely recalled Su Jian suddenly displaying extraordinary power, far exceeding the capabilities of an ordinary cultivator. He had even managed to fend off the powerful Shadow Fang members. Yet his body had collapsed, leaving him unable to witness what happened afterward.“Father,” Lengyi called Xia Jing once again. “Do you know anything about Su Jian’s strength? I mean, I still don’t understand why, out of so many people, I married him.”Xia Jing hesitated for a moment before replying, “I’m still waiting. I once heard that Su Jian’s physical traits resemble the master acknowledged by Heaven’s Echo. But he seems like nothing more than a fool unable to grow stronger.”Lengyi was shocked to hear this. “Are you joking, Father? How could that fool possibly be the master of the sacred artifact?!”However, if this was indeed related to Heaven’s Echo, then Su Jian might have a deeper connection to the artifact than they realized.“We need to learn mor

After being treated in the Xia family hospital for several weeks, Su Jian finally showed signs of recovery. His body, once weak, was starting to regain strength, although his face remained pale. At that time, Lengyi, who had been by Su Jian's side throughout his recovery, began taking on more family missions, leaving her husband to rest at home.For Su Jian, recovery did not mean life would get any easier. His status in the Xia family as the "undesirable son-in-law" remained the same. The Xia family was a large family of cultivators, full of traditions, pride, and power. Su Jian, who was looked down upon for his mediocre cultivation abilities, was always seen as unworthy to accompany Lengyi. The servants and members of the Xia family did not hesitate to treat him like a lowly servant.One morning, as the sun just began to peek through the window, Su Jian woke up early. The day felt colder than usual, but he felt better than he had in previous days. Just as he finished getting dressed,

The snake, which had been so small just moments ago, had now transformed and appeared as a majestic creature, gazing at him with eyes full of wisdom. Su Jian felt an extraordinary presence before him, something far greater than himself. He furrowed his brow in disbelief, rubbing his eyes repeatedly and slapping his cheeks hard to prove to himself that what stood before him was not a dream."Human, do not be afraid. I will not eat you," a soft yet authoritative voice echoed in Su Jian's mind. Su Jian was startled, his eyes wide open."You saved me," the voice continued, "The poison from the bite you received has had an extraordinary effect. Your blood changed me, returning me to my true form."Su Jian felt dizzy, but he still tried to listen carefully. "Who... who are you?" he asked, his voice weak."I am the spirit of the legendary Golden Dragon, a creature sought after by many cultivators. However, you—a mere mortal—helped me, even after I bit you. And now, I owe you my life."Su Jia

Su Jian and Fenglong continued their journey after finding the rare herbal plant. However, the task was far from over. Su Jian still needed to gather other plants, and Fenglong—the spiritual serpent who now bore a name—remained steadfastly by his side.“We must go deeper into the forest,” Fenglong suggested, his voice like a whispering breeze. “There are plants that only grow in certain places. But dangers lurk there.”Su Jian scoffed. “As I thought… This forest is full of surprises.”With heavy steps, Su Jian followed Fenglong, who led the way. The rain had stopped, but the ground remained damp, and a thin mist hung in the air, making the forest feel alive. Su Jian could sense the growing spiritual aura the further they traveled. Fenglong moved calmly, his massive body weaving through the towering trees as though he knew every secret path.“Fenglong,” Su Jian called, wiping sweat from his brow, “what danger are you talking about? Other spiritual beasts?”Fenglong paused, his tail twi