Chapter 3021

The group of five settled in Piaomiao Town, though they did not intend to stay long. Their primary goal was to find Jian Ying’s wife.

With Ouyang Tianyun taking charge, members of the Piaomiao Palace naturally assisted in the search. However, the group did not remain confined to their small courtyard. After about five days, Yan Xiwan suggested they go out for a walk.

It would be a pity to visit Piaomiao Town without exploring it. For many, the town was a place of great longing. It belonged to the Piaomiao Palace, yet for years, finding it had been nearly impossible. One needed a specific map; without it, the mysterious town remained hidden. Thus, having arrived, they felt compelled to wander.

The town was peaceful. They walked slowly, occasionally passing temporary street vendors. Yan Xiwan bought some spirit fruits. These were genuine spirit fruits, cultivated in land rich with spiritual energy.

She ate one and nodded slightly. "The spiritual energy is strong, but it is a bit sour."

Ouyang Tianyun smiled lightly. "You are eating a Spirit Lemon, an evolved version of a lemon. Naturally, it is sour. Try this."

She handed her another type of spirit fruit. "This is a Spirit Date, an evolved version of a date. It is sweeter."

Yan Xiwan took one and ate it, then nodded. "This one tastes good indeed."

"Eat sparingly. Later, I will take you to eat spirit meals," Ouyang Tianyun said. "While spirit meals exist elsewhere in the cultivation world, none compare to those in Piaomiao Town. The most authentic shop was left by the former Immortal Empress."

"Really? Then I must taste it," Yan Xiwan agreed immediately.

After touring the town, Ouyang Tianyun led them into a quiet alley. Only one shop stood there, with a bold character for "Meal" displayed above.

"Opening a shop here is quite amusing," Pan Hongmei laughed.

"Spirit meals are not for everyone. The former Immortal Empress chose this location because only those with affinity could eat here."

Ouyang Tianyun led the way inside. They saw a signboard listing the day’s offerings. Without hesitation, Ouyang Tianyun ordered five portions.

"The spirit meals change daily, but the options for a single day are limited. Therefore, groups usually order several portions."

She handed a portion to each person. They sat at a side table before eating.

After tasting it, Yan Xiwan sighed. "Delicious. This spirit meal is very good."

"If it is good, eat more," Ouyang Tianyun said with a smile. "It will also help you absorb spiritual energy."

"It is indeed excellent," Jian Ying added. "I feel my state of mind has become clearer."

"The shop is right here. If you wish to eat, I can bring you here every day," Ouyang Tianyun said gently.

After finishing their meal leisurely, they exited the shop. Just as they stepped out, Ouyang Tianyun’s communication token lit up.

She opened it, listened for a moment, and then turned to Jian Ying. "Your wife has been found. However, you should prepare yourself. She is injured."

"Where is she?" Jian Ying could only ask this. His wife was his deepest concern.

Knowing that delay was unwise, Ouyang Tianyun said, "Let’s go. I will take you to see her."

Ouyang Tianyun led the group to a low-key manor. Without his guidance, they might never have guessed it belonged to the Piaomiao Palace.

Upon entering, a disciple approached. "Uncle Ouyang, I have had the physician treat her, but she has not yet awakened."

"Let us go see her first," Ouyang Tianyun said seriously.

The disciple led them to a room. Inside, a woman lay on the bed.

Jian Ying rushed to her side. "Wife, wife, what happened to you?"

The woman opened her eyes, looking surprised. "Husband, why are you here?" This woman was Yun Niang, Jian Ying’s wife.

"I came out of seclusion and learned you were searching for the Piaomiao Palace. I told my master I wanted to find you. He threw me out of the sect to search on my own. I met Ouyang Tianyun and the others, and we came to find you."

Jian Ying’s hands trembled as he tightly held hers. "Wife, what is wrong? Where are you injured? Who hurt you?"

"One of our demon cultivators tried to steal my demon core, so I was injured. But I managed to keep my demon core," Yun Niang answered softly.

Ouyang Tianyun looked at her and said, "Jian Ying, do not rush to ask your wife yet. Let my wife examine her first. My wife is a medical cultivator."

"Please, hurry. Thank you," Jian Ying said, standing up quickly.

Yan Xiwan went over, sat beside Yun Niang, and took her pulse.

About a minute later, Yan Xiwan spoke. "I need to use acupuncture on you. Your internal organs have shifted. Although your demon core remains, it has cracked. If not treated properly, your cultivation will not only fail to advance but may also regress. I need to use acupuncture to restore your organs to their original positions and repair your demon core."

"Can a cracked demon core be repaired?" Yun Niang asked.

"Others may not be able to, but I can. Rest assured, there is no problem," Yan Xiwan smiled at Yun Niang, then turned to Ouyang Tianyun. "You gentlemen should leave. Senior Sister Hongmei will stay to assist me."

Everyone understood the distinction between men and women. Moreover, acupuncture might require removing clothes. Although Jian Ying wanted to stay as her husband, Ouyang Tianyun and Lu Fang each grabbed one of her arms and dragged her out. The reason was clear: "Our wives are not with us, so you cannot stay either."

Jian Ying was forcibly taken out with a resentful expression.

Seeing him like this, Yun Niang laughed. "That blockhead. His personality never changes. He is still so wooden."

Yan Xiwan glanced at Yun Niang. Although Yun Niang complained verbally, her eyes were full of affection. "If you care for her so much, why did you leave her then and come here alone?"