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Shen Jinglan ate slowly and quietly, taking one bite at a time. Spirit Sword Destiny watched him eat.
"Why don't you buy another portion?" he suddenly asked.
Spirit Sword Destiny replied, "I don't want to eat."
Shen Jinglan put down his spoon, glanced at him, and softly said, "Even though our home is poor, we can still afford to buy another portion. Why must you be so frugal?"
Spirit Sword Destiny: "..."
Was the leader getting more and more into this?
Should I just buy up all the properties and land deeds on this street when I turn around? Would that work?
Seeing that Spirit Sword Destiny didn't respond, Shen Jinglan continued, "A Yan, why don't you eat a little too? We haven't filled our stomachs before coming out."
His complexion was still pale, and his eyes remained bright. Due to the change in identity, his current appearance was even more delicate and beautiful than before. Most people would instinctively lower their voices when facing such a face.
Spirit Sword Destiny was genuinely afraid he would suddenly say, "Here, let me feed you." With that face, it seemed he could really do it.
Fortunately, he only pushed the bowl and spoon toward Spirit Sword Destiny.
Spirit Sword Destiny breathed a sigh of relief but felt a bit disappointed as well.
The warmth between them seemed to dazzle Qi Yan and Xu Xiaofei.
They were just good friends who got along well, not a couple.
"This place is really lively," Qi Yan turned to look at the bustling street center, sighed, and shook his head. "It's much livelier than up in the mountains; too bad Han Shixiong didn't come today."
"Big Brother is probably busy practicing his sword," Xu Xiaofei chimed in.
"Yes, the Swordsmanship Conference is coming up soon. Senior Brother is representing our sect to participate in the competition, and he is busy with Last-Minute Preparations," Qi Yan said with a smile.
Upon hearing them discuss serious matters, Spirit Sword Destiny couldn't help but perk up his ears.
The Master, who was watching him eat porridge, seemed to be quietly paying attention to the conversation between the two.
"Where's the Last-Minute Preparations?" Xu Xiaofei also laughed. "Senior Brother has always been diligent in his training; it's just that he's been especially hardworking lately. With his swordsmanship, getting first place in the Youth Group should be no problem. Qi Shijie, if you keep talking behind his back like this, be careful I report it to him!"
"You little brat, how dare you!" Qi Yan pretended to raise her hand.
She put her hand down and then said, "If Senior Brother really gets first place this time, he won't be eligible to compete anymore. Xu Shidi, our sect has few disciples, and among the young ones, I have high hopes for you. You need to practice your swordsmanship well."
She wasn't wrong; this time Han Yue was competing, and next time it would be Xu Xiaofei's turn.
Of course, whether he would advance smoothly or be defeated in the first round would completely depend on the player's cultivation level and skill.
"Isn't your cultivation much higher than mine?"
"I?" Qi Yan shook her head. "I've learned quite a few strange spells, but when it comes to fighting with real swords and real techniques, I'm not capable of that... Here, have a chestnut." She casually handed a freshly peeled hot chestnut to Xu Xiaofei.
Seeing her hesitate to speak further, Xu Xiaofei directly asked, "Shijie, do you have something else you want to say?"
"Did you notice?" Qi Yan paused for a moment and hesitated before saying, "Actually, I... I shouldn't tell you this. If your Senior Brother finds out I came out here, he might get angry with me. That's why I took this opportunity for us to be alone and wanted to secretly give you something."
She was originally a straightforward person, but at this moment she seemed somewhat hesitant.
"What is it?" Xu Xiaofei asked curiously. "Could it be..."
A shadow flickered in his eyes.
"Indeed, it is related to Lin Mo Shidi," Qi Yan admitted calmly. Seeing Xu Xiaofei's expression, he quickly added, "Don't worry, I'm not trying to persuade you to give up. I'll keep it brief. You know that some of our elders have been wandering outside for years. One of them, Elder Meng Xingzhen, has been staying in a remote area in the southwest for the past few decades, in a place called Jinping City. He recently sent back news that he discovered some strange people there, as well as cases of living people turning into corpses and the dead coming back to life..."
"What?" Xu Xiaofei immediately caught the key point, his voice trembling. "The dead coming back to life... Could it be that Mo... he has hope?"
His eyes became moist. There were too many complex emotions in his gaze to identify clearly.
Qi Yan waited for him to calm down before continuing.
"Yes, the method you seek might be found there. But that place is extremely dangerous, and your skills are still lacking. You need to practice diligently for a while before going. The Master Brother's opinion is that since you are determined and no one can dissuade you, you might as well nurture his soul. At most, your cultivation will stagnate; many cultivators with poor talent live their lives this way. However, allowing a soul to reincarnate is a forbidden technique and will come at a great cost. He firmly refused to tell you this news." She sighed deeply. "Seeing you like this makes me reluctant... After you try it out, perhaps you'll come to understand."
"I understand, I understand!" Xu Xiaofei said. "Thank you for informing me, Senior Sister. I... I will definitely practice hard and seek opportunities there. As long as I can bring him back to life, I am willing to pay any price..."
Unconsciously, he raised his hand and touched his chest, where his Jade Pendant was hidden against his skin.
He couldn't help but smile.
Seeing him like this made it apparent that he had been lifeless all along; even when joking with Qi Yan, his heart had been buried deep in darkness. Now he seemed to come alive again, filled with hope.
Some people never remain trapped in despair for too long.
They always manage to find a way out.
Shen Jinglan listened to their conversation with a calm expression, revealing nothing of what was on his mind.
Suddenly he said, "You both are Cultivators, right? Although I'm not very familiar with the ways of cultivation, I can tell that this Young Hero is someone with deep feelings and emotions."
Qi Yan and Xu Xiaofei were taken aback by the sudden interjection from the frail-looking beauty who also seemed shy; they looked at him in surprise.
Even his husband was astonished and said, "You... could it be that..."
"Could it be that you have taken a liking to him?" — Logically, this is what he meant to express.
Shen Jinglan ignored him and continued, "You may wonder why I am interrupting you. It's because this Young Hero reminds me of an uncle of mine. He originally came from a prestigious family like yours, but later, in order to seek justice for a wrongfully killed friend, he ended up killing many people and had no choice but to join the Evil Sect. Everyone thought he was a villain through and through. But I have seen him in the past; I know he wasn't born a villain, just like you."
He gazed at Xu Xiaofei and gently coughed, saying, "You selflessly drove away the ruffians for me. You are warm-hearted, just like he used to be. Moreover, it seems you are also about to do something that society does not condone... Perhaps one day, you too will join the Evil Sect, and who knows, you might even meet him and become friends."
Spirit Sword Destiny: "..."
It seemed that the leader truly had some fondness for Xu Xiaofei and took the opportunity to promote the Evil Sect.
He lightly tapped Shen Jinglan's arm: "Alright, that's enough. Why are you talking so much today? Usually, you would have tired yourself out by now."
He still had to maintain appearances.
However, even if Qi Yan and the others grew suspicious and tried to investigate by any means, they would never see through their disguise.
"How coincidental that your uncle joined the Evil Sect? The Evil Sect..."
Xu Xiaofei murmured, understanding the implication behind Shen Jinglan's words.
"That's right. Going against societal norms... Perhaps when that time comes, I will have no choice but to take that path."
"Xu Shidi, what are you saying!" Qi Yan frowned and said sternly.
She must have thought of this as well, but hearing it come from Xu Xiaofei made it hard for her to accept.
"Senior Sister," Xu Xiaofei was calmer than her. "Even if this day comes eventually, I will always consider Xiaoyao Sect my home. When that time comes, you won't need to acknowledge me anymore to avoid implicating Xiaoyao Sect, but in my heart, I will still regard you as my seniors."
"Enough..." Qi Yan could not listen any longer. She stood up and said, "Let's go."
The two figures quickly disappeared into the crowd.
"Let's go as well," Spirit Sword Destiny said. "The wind is getting a bit chilly; we should head back to rest early."
"Okay," Shen Jinglan replied.
With Spirit Sword Destiny's support, he slowly stood up.
They walked until they reached a less crowded area. Spirit Sword Destiny glanced at him and awkwardly said, "Master, why did you choose to appear this way today?"
"Are you still unable to let go?" Shen Jinglan replied. "My appearance has changed, but my essence remains the same. You see my outward change and your heart follows suit... Being so fixated on appearances shows that your character still needs more refinement."
He smiled gently at Spirit Sword Destiny.
"...Yes."
After being lectured again, Spirit Sword Destiny helplessly said, "The Master always has a point."
No matter how reasonable it was, it couldn't change the fact that the Master had forcefully teased him all night.
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