Upon saying this, Avril's porcelain doll-like face was filled with a look of loss.

"That magic wand was a birthday gift from my father for my eighteenth birthday. Although it wasn't very useful and didn't look great, it held quite significant meaning for me!"

"But just a month ago, that magic wand suddenly went missing..."

Gongsun Qin, now drawn into Avril's story, hastily asked, "Why did you come here, Avril? Did you follow some clues?"

Avril returned to her carefree demeanor, answering casually, which made Xu Fan roll his eyes, "No clues, but my intuition tells me my magic wand is here!"

After hearing Avril's off-the-beaten-track answer, Xu Fan decided not to engage with these two eccentric individuals, closed his eyes and started resting in the car.

...

Time passed in the blink of an eye, and the group had reached New York City.

New York City, America's largest city, is also one of the most vibrant entertainment industry centers globally, famously known as the crossroads of the world.

Even though it was already late at night, from afar, the entire New York City was still brightly lit, resembling a city that never sleeps.

Under Xu Fan's command, the group drove straight into the city center, and chose to stay at a magnificent hotel in the bustling Chinatown of New York City.

The rationale behind choosing the city center as accommodation is Xu Fan's consideration: although the suburbs are convenient for cultivation, it would also make it incredibly convenient for Western Dark Forces to target us. Xu Fan had only five days remaining, and there's no time to play games with those bats.

And in bustling areas, even Western Dark Forces would be somewhat hesitant to make their move, wouldn't they?

Inside the hotel, even in the late-night hours, people were coming and going. Upon seeing the two women Gongsun Qin and Avril alongside Xu Fan, people couldn't help but show expressions of admiration.

Nothing unexpected occurred; those staying in such lavish hotels were either wealthy or noble, possessing keen eyesight, and upon seeing Xu Fan's formidable presence, naturally refrained from causing trouble for the group.

After allocating the rooms, Jiang Wu swiftly fell asleep. Throughout the day, Jiang Wu felt tense and anxious, having long exhausted both mental and physical strength, and fell into a deep sleep the moment his head touched the pillow.

Normally carefree, Gongsun Qin now sat cross-legged on the bed, hugging the massive Jiuyang Warm Jade given by Xu Fan, slowly breathing.

Today's necessity to abandon Xu Fan due to inadequate strength was a tremendously stimulating experience for Gongsun Qin!

Though Xu Fan ultimately remained safe and sound, narrating the event to Gongsun Qin with calm understatement, Gongsun Qin knew Xu Fan had fought a life-and-death battle!

The bloodstained figure etched deeply in Gongsun Qin's mind.

Never before had she felt this way; Gongsun Qin was eager to become stronger!

As the warm Spiritual Energy transmitted from the large Jiuyang Warm Jade in her hands, Gongsun Qin's face was filled with determination, as she entered deep meditation experiencing the profound within.

Suddenly, Gongsun Qin's delicate eyebrows slightly moved, sensing a slight loosening in the bottleneck of the Entering Dao mirror...

And the mysterious girl with sky-blue hair and eyes, Avril, upon entering the room, showed a rare seriousness.

"It's a Blood Poison Curse, really troublesome..."

"But, this guy might really stir up the calm water surface! That scene is certainly something to look forward to..."

Avril's sky-blue eyes revealed a hint of fervor, resembling spectators at a lively event...

"That's not right, I'm here for the magic wand. After watching, I still have to take care of business!"

Avril muttered a few words with her delicate little mouth, lay down on the spacious white bed, and soon fell asleep, her porcelain doll-like face showing signs of a young girl's simple charm...

At this moment, Xu Fan locked the door, eagerly threw a big bag of materials on the ground, reached into his chest, pulling out a piece of Cold Essence that looked like an ordinary stone.

Cold Essence, since Xu Fan obtained it, had been clutched tightly, even when fighting bats, he never took out the Cold Essence to absorb its energy to replenish the depleted Spiritual Power within.

The reason is simple: Firstly, Cold Essence's immense Spiritual Energy is formed by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth over many years and contains extremely vast Ice Energy. Rash absorption without refinement is utterly useless and could cause injury from the ice-sharp Ice Energy.

The most crucial aspect is that if Xu Fan hadn't detained all the bats present, the piece of Cold Essence, which could cause an uproar in the Cultivation World, would have spread among Western Dark Forces, leading not just to a group of Earls and Viscounts targeting Xu Fan...

Given Cold Essence's preciousness, Xu Fan estimated the opposition would dispatch no less than several Marquis to ensure Cold Essence would definitely land in their hands.

Given Xu Fan's current strength, facing several Marquis, the outcome is foreseeable...

At this moment, Xu Fan's hands emitted Spiritual Power like blades. Wrapped in Spiritual Power, Xu Fan's hands skillfully maneuvered, while the Cold Essence surrounded by stone skin before him gradually revealed its true form as stone flakes flew.

About fist-sized, crystal-clear like jade, shimmering faintly with sea-blue light, at a glance appearing as an endless ocean.

Cold air surged out from the Cold Essence, swiftly forming a blue ice layer on the table beneath. Like a wandering Dragon, it spread toward all corners of the room.

Xu Fan hurriedly grabbed the Cold Essence, enclosed it with Spiritual Power, causing the icy dragon spreading in the room to gradually halt.

Inside the room, Ice Energy rampaged, Xu Fan felt like he was amidst ice and snow!

At this time, Xu Fan slowly closed his eyes, feeling the boundless ocean-like Spiritual Energy from the Cold Essence in his hand, guiding strands of Ice Energy into his body.

Just a single strand caused Xu Fan immense pain as if pierced by needles! Bone-chilling!

Yet Xu Fan gritted his teeth, continuing to channel this domineering Ice Energy into his body, soon becoming completely enclosed in a thick ice layer...

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