Sending Someone Away
Jia Tingwan asked blankly, "Can I stay and eat?"
She remembered that in the past, not only she, but even Zhou Ning would go out together, leaving Su Youyou to enjoy it all by herself.
What happened?
Zhou Ning sneered inwardly. He had been the one to ask Su Youyou for help in the past, and besides, he had taken advantage of her by serving as her cook for almost ten years.
Since discovering the flaw in the formation, why did he care about anything else?
Anyway, after going to Little Willow Marsh, it might be several years before I return.
After he completes his Immortal Foundation, he will become the father of everyone in the Su Household at Cuiwei Lake!
The premise is that the old man of the Su Household failed to Core Formation.
Zhou Ning chuckled and said, "Hey, I'm heading to Little Willow Marsh soon. How could Fairy Su possibly object to a get-together before I leave?"
"You agree, right?" Zhou Ning looked at Su Youyou.
Su Youyou's pale face remained expressionless, and she did not speak.
Silence means consent.
Jia Tingwan had been craving the aroma for a long time. She happily sat down on the bench, her hands trembling with excitement.
After moving my hands freely for a while, I realized I needed to pick up the chopsticks.
Zhou Ning placed the last dish of shaved fruit on the table, then sat down casually.
He used to hate cooking; it was too much trouble. But after cultivating immortality, his efficiency skyrocketed, and he preferred to make things like pills himself.
Zhou Ning waved his hand, and the pot lid flew off.
The aroma of dried mushrooms mixed with pheasant wafted over, making Jia Tingwan swallow hard. She subconsciously reached out to touch the pancakes soaked in broth on the edge of the pot.
Before she could even touch it, she suddenly sensed that something was wrong.
So he looked up and saw Su Youyou opposite him, her gaze fixed on him quietly.
Jia Tingwan chill. She instantly transformed her claw into a finger, pointing at the flatbreads, and said, "One, two, three—twelve flatbreads in total!"
Zhou Ning: "--"
Su Youyou remained expressionless, her face ashen.
During the meal, Jia Tingwan asked again, "Young Master, is it really true that one cannot refine pills without talent?"
"Young master, you are Alchemist. I hope you will tell the truth and stop keeping me in suspense."
Zhou Ning said, "No."
Jia Tingwan: "I don't believe it!"
Su Youyou glanced at it out of the corner of her eye, then continued enjoying the fruit.
Seeing her still so indifferent, Zhou Ning felt inexplicably annoyed. He used to admire her and treat her like a fairy, but who does she think she is now?
Zhou Ning said, "Wan'er, ask your grandfather later if he can buy an array plate. I plan to use it in Little Willow Marsh."
Little Willow Marsh only has a first-tier Spirit Vein, and the location is remote. From the information he received, he knew that there was only one defensive array there.
As for private formations, there are none.
His Illusory Light Bewildering Shadow Formation Plate is a concealment type, and those who are knowledgeable might be able to see the extraordinary nature of this array.
Just to be on the safe side, it's best to buy a new one.
Jia Tingwan: "Ah, isn't Fairy Su a formation master? Why don't you ask her?"
Zhou Ning said, "Hehe, Fairy Su is a good friend of mine. The closer you are to someone, the more clearly you should keep things separate."
Su Youyou's hand paused.
She is a formation master, with a keen mind, and can detect sarcastic or unsettling remarks.
Similarly, she could guess the reason.
She had heard about what had happened on Bamboo Creek Island in recent years.
However, she continued eating.
She didn't take this offense to heart; after all, she had long been used to it over the years.
Only after finishing her meal did she take out a silk handkerchief and gently wipe the corners of her mouth.
Zhou Ning spoke up at the opportune moment, "Fairy Su, I am about to leave Bamboo Creek Island. Please take the Bewildering Tracks Array Flag from back then."
"Um."
With a flick of her slender white fingers, Su Youyou sent array flags flying from all directions of the courtyard—three black, three white, and one green.
It was arranged exactly as it was back then.
She put the battle flag into her Storage Bag and glanced at the small courtyard one last time.
Su Youyou knew that she would never have the chance to set foot here again; the owner of this place did not welcome her.
She didn't speak, but summoned the white silk Law Artifact, stepped forward, and floated lightly away from the courtyard.
After the meal, Jia Tingwan helped tidy up the things.
She stayed until sunset before reluctantly bidding farewell and preparing to leave.
She was clumsy and didn't have many friends. She couldn't get along with the awakened female retainers on the island and was even ostracized.
Although I was also quite flustered when I was learning alchemy.
But Zhou Ning was eloquent and could chat with her. Sometimes, she would process herbs and watch Zhou Ning refine pills with effortless skill, which was also a pleasure.
However, these days are finally coming to an end.
She walked outside, then remembered something, so she took out a bracelet from her bosom and placed it in Zhou Ning's hand.
"This will definitely be useful to you!" After saying this, she hurriedly ran away.
Zhou Ning looked down and saw that the bracelet was silvery-white, with round and smooth beads.
"These are pearls produced by the Billowing Water Shellfish in the lake?"
The beads still carried the warmth of the young girl's body and had a faint fragrance that smelled wonderful.
He brought it to his nose and sniffed, puzzled. "I remember the pearls of the Billowing Water Shellfish have a very strong fishy smell, but she handled them very well."
Moreover, each bead is of uniform size, with polishing marks on the surface, and each one is perforated and connected by silk thread, making them extremely exquisite.
A little thought reveals that making this bracelet takes a lot of time.
He didn't care what effects the bracelet might have.
Zhou Ning remained silent for a moment, then rolled up his sleeves and put the silver bracelet on his wrist.
Three days later, at dawn.
Xu Qinghou arrived looking travel-worn, his face showing obvious signs of exhaustion, clearly having spent the entire night hunting Fuluo Eel.
Zhou Ning observed that recently, the retainers at Cuiwei Lake had all seemed to be on steroids, working tirelessly and showing off their skills.
Because if they are found to be useless, they will be transferred to the front line the next day to protect the Su Household's mines and spiritual fields, shedding blood and sweat.
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Dare not go? Ha! Showing no regard for the kindness of the Su Household, you're immediately dismissed from your position as a retainer and ordered to compensate the Su Household for their losses!
Xu Qinghou and his group were not transferred because Zhou Ning used the Vine Puppet Seed to cast a curse on Steward Su.
However, if the fighting intensifies and the Su Household's top brass gets involved, then it will be ineffective.
Zhou Ning was personally selected by Su Lixia.
"Brother, today Brother Yuan is holding a celebration for the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining. Would you like to attend?"
Yuan Dahu became the first among the disciples to break through to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, truly living up to his reputation as the leader.
Zhou Ning shook his head and took out a jade bottle. "I won't go. Please give this as a token of my gratitude."
Xu Qinghou took it, and only then did he realize that Zhou Ning had also broken through to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining.
His face remained blank for a moment, as if he had been in another world.
My companions who left the Azure Mystic Sect together and struggled to hunt fish together have now become Qi Refining cultivators.
He then congratulated him, saying, "Brother, you are indeed incredibly fast!"
Zhou Ning shook his head. "It's just because you have Middle-Grade Spirit Root. You're not bad either."
Scholar Xu has broken through to the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, but to break through to the seventh level, at his current cultivation speed, it will take at least ten years of hard work.
"Brother, I've inquired about Little Willow Marsh, and it seems the journey there will be quite dangerous."
He took out a wooden box about the size of a thumb, gently opened it, and inside was a ladybug the size of a grain of rice, completely white.
"During my fishing trips, I learned Insect Control Technique from Yuan Dahu; it's called the Scent-Smelling Insect."
"My elder brother had this insect lie on his sleeve and fed it a grain of spirit rice every seven days. Once the insect senses killing intent or malice, its body will turn slightly red. Hehe, it's quite a unique way of locating enemies."
"However, if the other party deliberately conceals it, or if it exceeds the scope of Qi Refining, then it won't work."
I hope my elder brother can distinguish right from wrong!
He closed the box, handed it to Zhou Ning, and sighed, "Brother, be careful on this journey!"