Yun Jing's Dilemma

That afternoon, they cultivated at the training grounds as usual.

After class, Meng Anli went to the stream valley alone.

She had already been able to control Caiyu the day before yesterday.

She told Yuan Tuo that she could practice in the valley by herself.

Yuan Tuo considered the place very safe and agreed.

Though he dearly wanted to stay with his younger sister, he had plenty of matters of his own as well.

Meng Anli stood atop the mountain, leaned forward, and let herself fall.

Just before she reached the valley floor, she summoned Caiyu and soared back into the air.

Like a joyous little bird, she flitted through the valley.

Caiyu obediently remained beneath her feet, only occasionally struggling in defiance before Anli firmly subdued it.

She flew above the valley once more. As she dove downward, she spotted Yun Jing standing beneath a white magnolia tree nearby.

She abruptly stopped, barely managing to land beside him. Her flowing hair swept forward from inertia, about to strike Yun Jing.

Yun Jing raised an eyebrow slightly. Her hair stopped an inch from him, then slowly fell back over her chest.

Anli scratched her head sheepishly. "Master, I was reckless again."

"It does not matter."

Yun Jing praised, "You have a good grasp of Caiyu. How are the Water Arts coming along?"

"I have learned them all."

Yun Jing was surprised. Learning them in such a short time was not only due to her talent, but also her extraordinary diligence.

"There may still be some flaws. I will show you, Master."

"Mhm." Yun Jing lifted a hand, and a jade table and jade stools appeared. He sat down, and a tea set appeared atop the table.

Yun Jing brewed tea, his movements flowing like drifting clouds and running water, elegant and unhurried.

Meng Anli could not help watching for quite some time. It was simply too pleasing to the eye.

Master's fingers were even more pleasing to the eye than those white jade cups.

After Yun Jing brewed a pot of tea, he slightly lifted his eyelids, a smile playing at his lips. "What? Do you want some tea?"

"No, no." Meng Anli waved her hands repeatedly and began with the first Water Art.

After displaying every Water Art, Yun Jing occasionally pointed out her mistakes.

Or had her improve them.

Meng Anli learned quickly.

Once she had demonstrated all the Water Arts, Yun Jing set down his teacup. His eyelids lowered slightly, concealing his expression.

Meng Anli did not know what he meant, but he certainly was not pleased.

Meng Anli nervously clenched the corner of her clothes. "Master, did I do something wrong?"

"No."

Without raising his eyes, Yun Jing picked up the teacup. His fingertips moved slightly, and the cup spun beneath them.

The teacup, lid, and saucer spun so wildly it dazzled the eye.

Just like his heart at this moment.

Torn, chaotic.

Was he truly going to make such a spiritually gifted child shoulder that kind of mission?

One misstep, and she could lose her life.

Perhaps he should ask what she wanted.

He asked her, "Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?"

Without hesitation, Meng Anli replied, "First, avenge myself. Find mother. Then travel through the Seven Realms."

Yun Jing's fingertips paused slightly.

The teacup, lid, and saucer returned to their places.

He chuckled softly. Perhaps she truly had been born for that mission.

Yun Jing no longer hesitated. "Continue consolidating these. When your cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul Realm, I will teach you the Transformation Techniques."

"Yes!" Meng Anli answered happily.

"Mhm. It is late. Go back first."

On the way to the Crown Prince's residence, Meng Xiuchen anxiously scratched his ears.

The subordinate beside him was also somewhat restless. "Third Young Master, could Miss have taken another route?"

"Another route? She could fly there..."

As Meng Xiuchen spoke, he suddenly recalled her terrifying speed.

He slapped his forehead. "That is it. With all her tricks and schemes, she might worry that we have set an ambush along the way, so she flew there directly."

"Then what do we do?"

"Go to the Crown Prince's residence."

Meng Xiuchen thought that she would definitely shamelessly cling to the Crown Prince's residence for dinner. They would first make sure she was there, then block her at the entrance.