Houtu, Your Opportunity Has Arrived

"Uh, this won't do. Miss Feng is such a graceful lady. If I let you stay in a thatched hut, I wouldn't be able to sleep or eat in peace."

Nuwa was slightly disappointed. Was it possible that even if she offered to stay in the thatched hut herself, the esteemed master still wouldn't agree?

The esteemed master was rejecting me. What a shame, I still haven't grasped his deeper meaning.

Nuwa was very disappointed and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing her dejected mood, Jiang Ping secretly chided himself, What a dense guy I am.

Couldn't I have suggested other solutions tactfully instead of being so direct?

He quickly thought for a moment and an idea struck him. "Miss Feng, I do have a good idea."

Nuwa's eyes lit up. The esteemed master had changed his mind after all.

"Young Master, please tell me."

Jiang Ping pondered for a moment and said, "How about this: Miss Feng, you can stay here for now. I'll go to the back mountain these few days to chop some trees and gather some stones to quickly build a simple house. When it's done, you can pick whichever one you like?"

Nuwa was overjoyed. This time, the esteemed master wasn't rejecting her. She could feel the sincerity in his words.

However, she quickly spoke up again, "Young Master's idea is good, but I also have an idea."

"Then tell me quickly."

Nuwa's heart stirred. It wasn't far from Houtu's place. Why not take this opportunity to introduce Houtu and let her meet the esteemed master?

Whether she could gain an opportunity would be her own Creation.

"Young Master, I happen to know some friends who are very strong and skilled at building houses."

Jiang Ping was overjoyed. "Really? That would be excellent. But we don't need too many people. I'm not good at providing food, nor can I afford wages."

Nuwa smiled and said, "Young Master, don't worry. They are all kind-hearted and don't ask for rewards. They're fine with just food and drink."

"Besides, I think you must be quite lonely by yourself. Having more people around would make it livelier."

"Also, I think your little courtyard needs some repairs. Let's use this opportunity to renovate and remodel it all at once, how about it?"

Jiang Ping was very grateful and said apologetically, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Feng."

Nuwa smiled slightly. "You're too kind, Young Master. Perhaps I should go now."

Jiang Ping was taken aback. "Miss Feng, is it that urgent?"

Nuwa nodded, then smiled slyly. "There's no time to delay. I'm afraid you'll go back on your word, Young Master."

"Alright, then when will you come back?"

Nuwa thought for a moment. "In about two or three days."

"Okay, then wait a moment." Jiang Ping said and immediately got up.

From a nearby bookshelf, he took out a stack of drafts.

"These are some house blueprints I drew before. Take them back for your friend to reference, so they know what tools to bring and avoid any trouble later."

Nuwa took them, put them away carefully, and bid farewell to Jiang Ping.

After Nuwa left, Jiang Ping felt a wave of melancholy. They hadn't even spoken much before Miss Feng rushed off again.

She truly lived up to her name, Miss Feng. Interesting.

I'm really looking forward to it. I won't be lonely anymore. Finally, someone to talk to.

After leaving the courtyard, Nuwa immediately used her escape speed and flew towards the Witch Clan's tribe at full speed.

After a long while, Houtu saw Nuwa and was greatly surprised.

"Nuwa, why are you back so soon? Did you not find the esteemed master?"

Nuwa smiled and shook her head. "I did. I told the esteemed master, and he agreed to let me bring you along."

Houtu was also overjoyed. If Nuwa called him an esteemed master, he must be extraordinary.

"Let's go, we'll go now."

Nuwa tugged at Houtu's sleeve and said playfully, "Don't rush. I came to find you for something else."

Houtu was stunned and looked at Nuwa suspiciously. After observing her carefully, her eyes flashed, and she was deeply shocked.

"Nuwa, you only went out for half a day, but your cultivation seems to have increased again."

Seeing Houtu's shocked expression, Nuwa chuckled and said, "You have the sharpest eyes. Nothing can escape you. That's right, I did gain another opportunity from the esteemed master."

Houtu's expression gradually turned serious upon hearing this. She said thoughtfully, "Nuwa, I still think you should be cautious. This esteemed master, could he be a fraud? Using some method to force your potential, thereby allowing you to rapidly increase your realm?"

"This is highly improper. Forcibly depleting your potential is very detrimental to your future path on the Great Dao. Although you've progressed rapidly in the early stages, you'll definitely run out of steam later on, and your cultivation will stop there."

Nuwa's heart warmed, and she said softly, "Houtu, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Actually, I was also skeptical of the esteemed master's identity at first. But after interacting with him, the esteemed master is truly transcendent, detached from worldly desires."

"He lets you have anything you want. As long as your opportunity arrives, the benefits will naturally come to you. The esteemed master doesn't say much, observes more, doesn't ask questions, and doesn't force anything."

Houtu became even more interested. She asked suspiciously, "Is there really such a transcendent, desireless esteemed master?"

Nuwa nodded emphatically. "Otherwise, how could he be called an esteemed master?"

"Then tell me the specific details about the esteemed master so I can be prepared."

Nuwa refused sternly, "That won't do. Such a distinguished person is beyond discussion. How could I speak of them behind their back? Besides, the more you know, the further you stray from your original intention. Opportunities should come naturally; you must comprehend and seek them yourself!"

Houtu sighed, "You cultivators always speak in such mystical terms. For us in the Witch Clan, we rely solely on the power of our physical bodies. A single punch can shatter all!"

"To each their own path, but that won't stop us from getting along," Nuwa winked playfully.

She suddenly added, "Oh, I almost forgot the main reason. Actually, before we go, there are a few things I need your help with."

"Mm, just say it. I'll do my best to satisfy you."

Nuwa thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm using the excuse of building a house for the distinguished person to bring you along. I lied and said you're very knowledgeable about construction. So, later, see if there are any suitable people in the Witch Clan and bring a few tribesmen with you?"

Houtu chuckled, "My dear sister, I know nothing about building houses. However, there are a few Great Witchs in the clan who are quite skilled. Several Ancestor Witchs are adept at the divine abilities of the five elements and space, who might be useful."

"But I don't plan to bring them this time. As you know, those Great Witchs have fiery tempers. I'm afraid they might anger the distinguished person before we even exchange a few words, which would ruin your important matter."

"As for the other Ancestor Witchs, they don't believe in this sort of thing at all, so I can't count on them."

Nuwa pondered carefully, "Alright, it's fine for just the two of us to go. It's just building a house, what's so difficult about that."

"Oh, right, take a look at these. The distinguished person said they drew these blueprints."

Houtu took them and carefully examined them one by one, praising them highly, "Indeed, the distinguished person has some skill. Just from these blueprints, I can sense something extraordinary, but I can't quite describe it. Perhaps it's related to my weak Nascent Soul."

"There's no time to delay. We shouldn't keep the distinguished person waiting. Let's go now."

"I'll leave these blueprints here. I'll look at them again when I have free time. I always feel like there's something hidden within them."