Hearing Jiang Che's sigh, Nangong Luo's face immediately stiffened, at a loss for words.

She really had the urge to pry open her brother's ears and shout loudly; brother, do you even know what you're saying?

Hard work? Never stopping cultivation?

All she saw was her brother lying on the ground sleeping every day.

Of course, if sleeping also counts as cultivation, then her brother was indeed diligent and extremely hardworking, the type you couldn't wake up no matter how hard you called.

Nangong Luo wasn't silly. How could she believe her brother's nonsense? But she could also see that her brother didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't plan on digging any deeper.

"I see, I guess I'll have to learn a lot from you in the future, brother, work hard in my training, and catch up with you soon."

Nangong Luo nodded, following along with the conversation.

Of course, when she said "learn," she didn't mean learning to sleep; she wasn't like her brother, who could progress even while napping.

At this moment, the smile on Nangong Luo's face was very gentle because, after learning her brother wasn't the reincarnation of the Ancient Demon God, she naturally felt even closer to him.

It's fine not being an Ancient Demon God...

After all, those who could reach the level of an Ancient Demon God have lived for endless years, experienced countless trials, with deep thoughts and skilled in scheming. Such beings were not easy to deal with.

Previously, even though Nangong Luo respected and appreciated her brother, the thought of his identity always put a barrier in her heart, making her unable to fully trust him.

But now, the defenses in her heart had completely dropped.

Hearing Nangong Luo's inner thoughts, Jiang Che couldn't help but sigh inwardly; this third sister finally came around.

After spending so much time together, Jiang Che no longer saw the third sister as just a tool to increase his cultivation but as a family member.

Jiang Che also was a human reincarnation, just an ordinary mortal. How could he be without emotions and desires? After crossing over, he was all alone, with only Nangong Luo by his side. Over time, naturally, he formed feelings.

Since he treated Nangong Luo like family, naturally he hoped she would do the same with him.

Now that Nangong Luo had let down her guard and truly acknowledged him, how could he not be happy?

Thinking of this, determination flashed in Jiang Che's eyes; he decided that as long as he lived, no one would be allowed to bully the third sister.

As for the second brother, as long as it's not fatal, it's fine. That guy is the reincarnation of the Demon Monarch, different from the third sister. The two couldn't regard each other as family; it's thanks to his strength that the second brother was afraid.

Once Jiang Che and the second brother's cultivation were equal, it would no doubt be like Nangong Luo and the second brother before, fighting as soon as they met.

But the second brother is his bound target after all. If he died, he would lose big time.

So as long as it's not fatal, anything goes. Even if humans strike against the second brother, as long as forbidden weapons aren't used, Jiang Che doesn't care.

Anyway, this guy is like an unkillable cockroach, able to use more and more secret technique formulas as his cultivation rises, naturally enhancing his survivability.

"Haha, third sister, diligently training is right, but you shouldn't learn from me; my way just isn't for you."

Jiang Che joked around.

If the third sister learned to sleep as cultivation from him, that would be disastrous.

Hearing Jiang Che's words, Nangong Luo also laughed, "Of course, I won't learn from you, brother. How would I improve my cultivation if I slept all day, to go and duel that second guy?"

"Alright, third sister, isn't it just an Ancient Demon Monarch? What's the big deal? As long as I'm here, it doesn't matter if it's a god or a demon, I'll deal with them the same. No one can harm you!

Next time I see the second brother, I'll give him a good beating, let you enjoy the show."

Jiang Che comforted her with a smile.

The third sister wanting to defeat the second brother was still a bit difficult, but if he took action, the second brother would be like a dish served on the table, ready to be eaten however.

"Brother, I appreciate your kindness! But I'll handle this myself! Although I was scared by the second brother's Ancient Demon Monarch identity earlier, thinking about it now, as you mentioned, I'm not worse than him.

Our cultivation is on par, as long as I work hard on my cultivation, it's not hopeless to defeat him."

Nangong Luo shook her head slightly, confidence returning to her voice.

The Ancient Demon Monarch may be strong, but she was an Empress in her previous life, having faced many challenges, and their contest was just beginning; how could she give up so quickly?

"Alright, it's up to you. If one day you're annoyed with that second guy, just tell me, I'll beat him up for you to enjoy."

Jiang Che nodded, patting his chest with assurance.

Anyway, the second brother was numb to beatings from him already, a few more rounds wouldn't bother him.

"Thank you, brother!"

"Well, just before you came back, the Great Qin Empire sent over the tenfold reward, come take a look! This counts as the earnings from you and Xiao Zi."

Jiang Che suddenly thought of something, and turned to lead Nangong Luo and Xiao Zi to the back of the Bodhi Holy Tree.

There, illuminated by the Bodhi Golden Light, was a large cave entrance carved into the rock wall. Jiang Che walked in first, with Nangong Luo and Xiao Zi following closely.

This cave, named the Bodhi Cave, was specially carved out by Jiang Che to store spiritual objects and other items.

Almost hollowing out the lower half of the mountain, inside the cave was a vast cavern, extremely spacious, about the size of four football fields, with the floor at least thirty meters below the ceiling.

The ground was smooth and wide, but this place wasn't for storing things. Sometimes, during bad weather, Jiang Che and the others would rest inside.

On both sides of the cavern, there were entrances to two other caves, one for storing spiritual objects, and the other for miscellaneous items.

Before long, Jiang Che and Nangong Luo walked into the left-hand cave entrance.

Inside was still a large cavern, though smaller in area compared to the outer one.

"Is this sent by the humans?"

Standing next to Jiang Che, Nangong Luo gazed towards the long stone platform against the left stone wall, on which ten open wooden boxes were placed, filled with various spiritual objects, their spiritual light overflowing and illuminating the dim cavern.

"That's right, these ten boxes are your and Xiao Zi's earnings from yesterday, enough to last you a long time."

Jiang Che nodded, smiling.

"Chirp, chirp! Master, Xiao Zi earned it, reward... two spiritual peaches!"

Before Nangong Luo could speak, Xiao Zi, perched on her head, stood up full of pride and said.

"Alright Xiao Zi, once we're out, you'll get two spiritual peaches."

Nangong Luo laughed, agreeing before Jiang Che could respond.

This time, Xiao Zi had worked hard dealing with Fang Yuan, certainly deserving a reward.

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