The next day, the sun shone brightly.
At the training ground, Jiang Zhen briefly instructed Lan Xi and Dugu Yan, telling them to continue consolidating the Spirit Power Control and Martial Soul application techniques they had learned the previous day, while attempting some simple sparring exercises.
"I'm going to take care of something today, so practice on your own. Remember, mastery of technique comes from being tempered a thousand times. You mustn't slack off."
Jiang Zhen's tone was calm, yet it carried a convincing power of its own.
Lan Xi obediently nodded. "Big Brother, go ahead without worry. I'll practice seriously."
Although she relied on Jiang Zhen somewhat, she also understood that cultivation was ultimately her own responsibility.
After two days of guidance, Dugu Yan was thoroughly convinced by Jiang Zhen and naturally had no objections. She was merely curious, secretly stealing a glance at Ice Empress, who stood at the edge of the training ground with flushed cheeks and undisguisable delight.
Why does the atmosphere between Young Master Jiang and Sister Ice Empress seem a little different today? she wondered to herself.
After arranging the two girls' cultivation, Jiang Zhen naturally took Ice Empress's small hand. Under the smiling gazes of Lan Xi and Dugu Yan, he left Dugu Manor with her.
This time, there were only the two of them.
They walked along the bustling streets of Heaven Dou City, experiencing an atmosphere completely different from before.
Ice Empress still seemed a little shy, but she felt even more sweetness.
She let Jiang Zhen hold her hand. His warm, dry palm completely enclosed her slightly cool, delicate hand, bringing her a sense of security she had never felt before.
She even unconsciously leaned slightly to the side, her petite body pressing tightly against Jiang Zhen as though she