Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1893 - 0222: Grandmother’s Past 1

Upon entering the Transformation Realm, every sub-stage undergoes a further classification into seven distinct levels: the Initial Phase, the Early Peak of the Initial Phase, the Middle Phase, the Early Peak of the Middle Phase, the Late Phase, the Late Peak of the Late Phase, and finally, Perfection.

Wang Yue’s exceptionally pure vital energy would theoretically make him peerless within his specific sub-stage. However, facing cultivators of a higher rank would likely prove to be an arduous challenge.

Unless he can further refine the purity of his vital energy or find a way to decrease the cooldown of his ultimate technique, "The Eight Wild Winds," his progress may stall. Unfortunately, increasing his vital energy purity has become an increasingly daunting task.

Despite several days of grueling Cultivation, he has only doubled its foundation; a complete qualitative breakthrough seems unreachable in the short term.

The prospect of shortening the cooldown for "The Eight Wild Winds" is even more bleak. Currently, the technique requires a 0.1-second recovery period, and no matter how much effort he exerts, he cannot seem to reduce it further.

Meanwhile, Su Mengqing had recently broken through to the True Return Realm. Her new ability to "ride the waves" lasted for roughly a minute before her strength faltered, forcing her to retreat to the safety of the boat.

She was beaming with joy, however. Throwing her arms around Wang Yue in a tight embrace, she cried out, "Haha, I’m finally in the True Return Realm too!"

Wang Yue felt a bit conflicted. While being held by his auntie was pleasant—especially with her breasts pressed against his face—he was still a man. By all rights, his auntie should be the one leaning into him in a delicate manner.

Yet, he was powerless to change the situation. His body was still developing due to his youth. In his auntie’s presence, he could only prove his masculinity through his physical prowess.

Su Mengqing’s excitement wasn't easily quelled. After a brief rest, she dragged Wang Yue back into the river to frolic on the water. Whenever her vital energy ran low, she would lean on Wang Yue’s strength to recover.

Wang Yue, however, remained stuck in the True Return Realm. Even if his actual combat power could rival a beginner in the Transformation Realm, he still lacked certain fundamental advantages.

For instance, a cultivator in the Transformation Realm can "ride the waves" indefinitely, a feat Wang Yue could not yet sustain.

After a few minutes of playing, the pair climbed back onto the vessel.

"Riding the waves is such a thrill. It would be even more incredible if we could one day 'ride through the air,'" Su Mengqing remarked with a look of yearning.

"Don't worry, we'll get there one day, and I doubt it will take very long," Wang Yue answered with a confident grin.

If "riding the waves" characterizes a master of the True Return Realm, then "riding through the air" is the hallmark of a powerhouse in the Transcendent Realm.

Su Mengqing’s motivation wasn't just about the fun; she truly desired to advance her Cultivation. In reality, traveling through the sky is easily accomplished with flying vehicles.

High-level warriors possess such flight abilities, but they rarely utilize them unless they are showing off—or, like Su Mengqing, they simply enjoy the thrill of personal power.

As midday approached, the yacht arrived at their destination. The group intended to land and eat lunch on the island. However, before they could disembark, a sense of unease washed over them.

Wang Yue sensed a human presence on the land. This island was significantly larger than the Tiger Shark Pirates' lair, spanning over ten square miles of dense, verdant forest.

The woods were even home to predatory beasts. Had Wang Yue not reached the sixth layer of the True Return Realm and possessed such high-quality Qi compared to typical warriors, he never would have picked up on those subtle traces of movement.

"Sister, I think there are people on the island. What’s your take?" Wang Yue consulted Su Mengqing. He didn't ask out of a lack of confidence, but because her role as the president of the Jinling Adventurers Association gave her far more field experience.

Su Mengqing knit her brows and replied, "This isn't a vital location, and its resources are quite niche. There shouldn't be anyone here. Their presence here at the exact same time as us is far too suspicious."

"Could it be members of the Tianhai Zhang family?" Wang Xin’er prompted.

"It's possible. They likely lost contact with the Tiger Shark Pirates. Since those pirates vanished while hunting us, it’s logical the Zhang family would check the pirate base and then track us here."

Wang Yue nodded in agreement. "In that case, let’s hold off on landing. We’ll circle the perimeter and look for more evidence."

"That sounds like a plan," Su Mengqing said, looking pleased. Though it was a simple choice, Wang Yue’s calm and decisive nature impressed her, especially given his age of only fifteen.

With no objections from the other women, they assigned roles: Su Mengqing took the helm in the cockpit, Wang Xin’er headed to the observation deck to scout, and Wang Yue remained on the main deck with the others, keeping watch.

After navigating halfway around the island, they spotted several vessels anchored on the far side. The insignias on the hulls clearly identified them as belonging to the Tianhai Zhang family.

"What’s our next move?" Su Mengqing asked, her expression turning grim as she returned to the deck.

The Zhang family wasn't bothering to hide; their blatant presence suggested they were extremely confident in their own power.

Wang Yue and his companions realized they were now in a very difficult spot.