The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 133. Offshoot Tales

Chapter 133: 133. Offshoot Tales

**Chapter 1 : Twilight Seekers**

"Huh... Yumina, I’m back!" Ling Tian shouted as he landed on the island where they had agreed to meet. But the place was deserted, leaving him confused. He looked around, calling out, "Yuminaaaa!"

The air was still for a moment, but then, without warning, powerful wind blades sliced through the atmosphere, aiming directly at him. Instinct kicked in, and Ling Tian swiftly dodged the attack, his reflexes honed from countless battles. His hand flew to the hilt of his sword, *Swifty*, as he drew it in one smooth motion, the blade glinting in the dim light.

He turned toward the source of the attack, just in time to see a cluster of water balls flying at him with incredible speed. With a fluid movement, Ling Tian dodged again, his body moving with the grace of a dancer. The water balls struck the ground where he had just been standing, exploding with a force that sent tremors through the earth.

There was no respite. Steam bubbles erupted from the ground, followed by another barrage of wind blades. Ling Tian’s eyes narrowed as he raised *Swifty*, the sword humming with energy as it sliced through the attacks, dispersing them with ease.

Realising the culprit was airborne, Ling Tian activated his Peng Art. In an instant, black wings erupted from his back, carrying him into the sky with blinding speed.

Hovering in midair was a young girl, her hands encased in sleek, advanced gauntlets, and her feet supported by rocket shoes that kept her aloft. She wore a playful smile as she watched Ling Tian approach.

"Welcome back," she said, her voice carrying a mix of warmth and challenge.

"Wind!" she shouted, and a small display on her gauntlet flickered to life, showing a breeze carrying a leaf. Without hesitation, she unleashed a storm of wind blades from her gauntlets, each one sharp enough to slice through steel.

Surprised by her upgraded gear, Ling Tian didn’t dodge but used Swifty to parry the attack. Sparks flew as metal clashed with elemental force.

The sky became their battleground. Yumina, with her enhanced equipment, darted through the air like a falcon, launching attack after attack, while Ling Tian countered with his own sword techniques. With grace and precision, Yumina flew across the sky, launching attack after attack.

"Do you have any trump card, Yumina?" Ling Tian called out, genuinely curious about how far she had come since their last meeting.

Yumina nodded, a determined glint in her eyes. She brought her gauntlets together, the two merging into a single, larger gauntlet that began to hum with power. Energy crackled at the tip, building up with an intensity that made the air around them vibrate.

Ling Tian’s expression turned serious as he sensed the immense power she was gathering. He raised *Swifty* above his head, drawing the wind elements from the atmosphere to his blade. The sword began to glow, enveloped in a fierce aura.

"Elemental Beam!" Yumina shouted, releasing a multicoloured beam of pure energy from her gauntlet. The beam tore through the sky, leaving a trail of rainbow light in its wake.

"Sky Slash!" Ling Tian countered, slashing his sword with all his might. The wind elements coalesced into a massive, crescent-shaped slash that met the beam head-on.

The collision of their attacks created a shockwave that rippled across the island and beyond.

Meanwhile, in the sea below, a small fish swam peacefully, unaware of the giant fish lurking behind it. Just as the giant fish was about to strike, a terrifying shockwave rippled through the water. The giant fish, caught in the shockwave, panicked and fled, abandoning its prey. The small fish, sensing movement behind it, turned to see an island nearly obliterated by the clash above. Unfazed, it continued to swim away.

Back on the island, the dust settled, revealing the aftermath of their clash. The landscape was scarred, trees uprooted, and the ground cracked.

Ling Tian, breathing heavily, sheathed his sword as he caught Yumina, who was now falling, completely drained of energy.

"Hahaha... That was fun," Yumina laughed, her voice weak but filled with joy.

Ling Tian couldn’t help but smile. "How did you become so strong?" he asked, genuinely impressed by her newfound power.

"When you left for the Kun Peng Trial, a mysterious girl from the North visited me. She called herself ’Hawk.’ She looked like she was from a million years in the future..." Yumina began, her voice trailing off as she recalled the encounter. She explained how Hawk, stranded in their time due to a portal watch malfunction, had decided to pass the time by upgrading Yumina’s equipment.

"You’re so lucky," Ling Tian said, genuinely happy for her.

"You’ve gotten stronger too," Yumina pointed out.Ling Tian smiled but then his thoughts drifted. "I wonder what Ella is doing?"

Yumina’s expression grew sombre for a moment, but she quickly brightened up. "We’re going to find her."

[ Author note: This Chapter has more continuation, which I decided to include in Volume 3.]

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**Chapter 2: Marriage**

A year after Tyler and his crew left for the North, Yi Han became more diligent. He managed the restaurants left by Tyler, along with Omar, and spent more time with Kimmy.

One thing led to another, and Kimmy became pregnant. Yi Han didn’t hesitate to propose, and Kimmy happily accepted, tears of joy in her eyes.

The marriage took place on the shore of Pebble Isle. Although Yi Han was a little sad that Tyler couldn’t join them, he was otherwise enjoying the most beautiful day of his life.

The marriage followed traditional customs.

Yi Han and Kimmy Goel stood together, ready to show respect to the important forces in their lives.

First, they faced the altar and bowed deeply to honour heaven and earth. This bow demonstrated their respect for the natural world and their belief that the universe had played a part in bringing them together.

Next, they turned to their parents and bowed. This was a way of thanking their parents for raising them and supporting them throughout their lives. Their parents, filled with pride, smiled back at them.

Finally, Yi Han and Kimmy turned to each other and bowed. This last bow was the most personal, representing their promise to love, respect, and support each other in their marriage.

As they finished, they stood side by side, ready to start their new life together as husband and wife, having honoured the heavens, their parents, and each other.

Suddenly, an elder from the sect flew toward them.

The elder congratulated them. Yi Han and Kimmy were surprised by the elder’s visit.

"Yi Han and Kimmy, according to this document, if Yi Han and Kimmy Goel marry each other, they will gain full ownership—50% each—of the Immortal Bytes Restaurant branch in Pebble Isle," the elder announced, handing over the documents.

"This is a letter left by Mr. White," the elder added, giving a letter to Yi Han.

*Congratulations on your marriage. I’m sorry I was unable to attend the wedding. Please accept my gift.’*

Yi Han and Kimmy Goel looked at the letter with joyful tears.

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**Chapter 3: Heavenly Feng Family**

Feng Feiyan, the Immortal who was defeated by a mere mortal, the immortal who got stomped by a mortal, the immortal who got crippled by mortal, bore the scornful titles circulating throughout Feng Grotto Heaven.

Feng Feiyan was recovering from his injuries. Travelling to the lower world had been one of the biggest mistakes he had ever made. He had never encountered someone as abnormal as Tyler White.

"Hmph... The whole White Family is a jinx," Feng Feiyan mumbled.

Suddenly, his chamber door opened, and a beautiful young woman walked in, dressed in a phoenix gown.

Feng Feiyan quickly knelt down. "Your Highness."

The visitor was Princess Feng.

"Uncle Feng, I hear you have fully recovered," Princess Feng said, getting straight to the point.

"Yes, Princess," Feng Feiyan replied quickly.

"The planet that Tyler White ascended to is Boundless World," Princess Feng informed him.

"Isn’t that world—" Feng Feiyan looked shocked, as if he remembered something.

"Fate is truly interesting, isn’t it? Out of all the worlds, his cultivation path led him to that particular planet," the princess smiled.

"It’s no good. I have to go to that planet and eliminate that devil spawn quickly," Feng Feiyan said urgently.

"You can, Uncle Feng. Since there are no restrictions on that planet, you can use your full power to annihilate him. But the curse—" Princess Feng hesitated.

"For our Heavenly Feng Family, I don’t mind sacrificing myself. If I kill that devil spawn, I’ll die too. But so what?" Feng Feiyan was resolute.

"Uncle Feng," Princess Feng was touched.

Magic circles appeared around her as her beautiful forefinger traced the air.

A spatial crack opened.

"Please go, Uncle Feng. I will take care of your family," the princess said.

Uncle Feng smiled with satisfaction and jumped into the spatial crack.

The princess suddenly had the urge to follow him through the portal, but chains appeared around her, binding her.

"Huh... It’s all because of Tyler’s parents," the princess said bitterly as she shook her head.