Chapter Seven, Reunion
His little schemes were all noticed by Sun Wanyuan, and the young lady was displeased, glaring and saying: "What are you doing? Trying to snatch the treasure? Why are you exerting so much effort!"
The room is very tidy, with a bed, a table, and a chair. Opposite the bed is a shelf, filled with various tools, so numerous that they cannot be counted
In the span of three years, the young girl transformed into a young woman. During their time learning together at the outer gate, Sun Wanquan and Meng Qingqing became friends. This time, they descended the mountain together to prepare a magical artifact as their entry for the selection competition
Seeing the enchanting young woman standing at the door, Mei Jinyun rubbed her eyes vigorously
Hearing the commotion, Qingqing exclaimed, "Aunt!" Turning around to see Lu Xiaoyi, she first felt a surge of joy, but then a slight pain pricked her heart. His gaze was entirely focused on Sun Wanyuan. Was she merely an unrelated bystander?
The paper crane landed in the yard of the Meng family and spontaneously ignited with a puff. Sun Wanquan looked at the paper crane with regret: "We can only make disposable paper cranes now; this time, we must create a better one"
As Lu Xiaoyi stepped through the door, he was informed that Qingqing had returned. She had been cast out from the Qianji Gate office three years ago, and since then, they had not met again. Striding up the stairs, the moment he entered the room, Lu Xiaoyi caught sight of Sun Wanyuan's profile, her smile blooming in an instant. It was as dazzling as the light emitted by a shooting star, striking the heart of a youthful boy like a bolt of lightning.
Lin Bo's heart felt a slight displeasure, but then he thought, without Lu Xiaoyi back then, how would he have had his own opportunity? With this thought, he leaped up and landed in the corridor on the upper floor, opening his arms to give Lu Xiaoyi a tight embrace
Hearing a noise behind her, Mei Jinyun turned around in fright, holding a club in her hand and demanding, "Who is it?"
Sun Wanquan was secretly astonished, not expecting that a young man from the mortal realm could possess looks and demeanor comparable to that of a disciple from the Qianji Sect. Could this be the additional benefit of a naturally gifted spiritual body? Reflecting on his unresponsive meridians, she felt a sense of regret, thinking that this must be fate
It is unclear why, although this individual is clearly a mortal, Lin Bo's momentum sharply declined the moment he laid eyes on him
A reminiscent smile appeared on Qingqing's face: "It's the top of the ten evils in the craft town, how could it not be bad? Relying on this, he earned money for me and Lin Bo to participate in the selection. Originally, he had no obligation to do this, but he did it anyway"
Qingqing sat on the bed, reaching out to touch the pillow, as scenes from the past floated through her mind
Mei Jinyun is in a very good mood today, as her husband's long-standing illness has been cured, allowing him to pick up his tools and work to earn money again. Early this morning, she set out to find new work. The couple has discussed it and decided to first arrange a marriage proposal for Lu Xiaoyi, and then earn money to help him start a family
She secretly wiped the corner of her eyes, and Lu Xiaoyi pushed Qingqing aside, looking her up and down and said: "Oh my, a girl changes greatly at eighteen, and you are becoming more and more beautiful. I can't take it anymore; in the future, when I go out with you, I won't even dare to look up."
After three years of study, the outer disciple Lin Bo has reached the mid-stage of Qi Refinement, which can be considered a modest achievement. The next step for him to continue progressing will depend on his performance in the outer disciple selection competition. The Thousand Machine Sect is established on the foundation of skillful techniques, and personal cultivation is not the most important aspect.
Meng Qingqing smiled as she wrapped her arms around her shoulders: "Don't worry, my brother is quite skilled; he can make anything he wants."
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Meng Qingqing said, "I am the best master craftsman in the town!" As she spoke, she looked around, saying, "Why is there no one at home? Given my father's condition, he shouldn't be out."
Here is the developing mirror, let’s take a look. Familiar with the surroundings, I gently found the developing mirror from under the table and placed it on the table. The two began to appreciate the masterpiece of Lu Xiaoyi.
Oh dear, there are quite a few shadow stone plugins here. The shadow stone plugin is a light and shadow storage device of the Spirit Gathering Continent. Natural shadow stones can be made into developing mirrors, and by inserting shadow stone materials to create plugins, one can display the images recorded in the shadow stones
After a moment of surprise, Sun Wanquan smiled
Lost in thought, Sun Wanquan unconsciously became dazed. If it had not been for that spirited and unyielding demeanor back then, how could she have spoken up to save him? Subsequently, he took advantage of her kindness; this fellow should not have been saved at all, and it would have been better to have someone break his legs instead.
"Oh dear! You all have arrived!" Lin Bo, who had arrived late, appeared downstairs. He had been holding back his excitement and naturally spoke in a loud voice. At this moment, he had only one thought in mind: what would Lu Xiaoyi and the Meng couple's reaction be upon seeing him?
After three years of living together day and night, with a deep sisterly bond, Meng Qingqing did not hold back and took the pill. She held Sun Wanwan's hand and exited through the back door
"Oh dear, what is going on?" Sun Wanquan pointed at the shadow stone, and the figure appearing on it was none other than herself. How could the girl from three years ago have been captured by Lu Xiaoyi?
On Lu Xiaoyi's desk, there are numerous small items, which can be considered clever objects, yet they do not qualify as magical tools. At the very least, asking Lu Xiaoyi to create a flying paper crane is absolutely impossible. Not even a one-time flying paper crane!
Everything here has changed significantly; a huge water tank has been added at the top, and below it is a large pool. Washing clothes and vegetables can be done in the pool, with the drainage flowing into a concealed channel
Meng Qingqing possesses average talent, relying instead on diligence, which has earned her the favor of her instructor. Currently, her cultivation level barely reaches the mid-stage of Qi Refinement
Wanwan sat gracefully in the chair, looking around with considerable curiosity. The disciples of the Qianji Sect are skilled in refining tools, with a focus on the art of refinement
Sun Wanyuan observed the reunion of the siblings with an impassive expression. She had witnessed the scene where Lu Xiaoyi's meridians were blocked. Afterwards, Sun Muxian was deeply pained by this and issued a gag order. Very few people were aware of Lu Xiaoyi's innate spiritual body.
"Ignore him, that guy is the most annoying, like a fly!" Sun Wanquan said in a low voice, pulling Meng Qingqing to run away, while simultaneously releasing a paper crane with a wave of her hand. The two leaped into the air, standing against the wind
"What are you making a fuss about? It has arrived, so what? Is this your home? Being quiet won't kill you." Sun Wanyuan's blunt remark greeted Lin Bo. The young girl, immersed in her feelings, was quite displeased to have her thoughts interrupted. She stepped out and delivered an impolite retort!
Upon mentioning Meng Daqiang, Sun Wanquan took out a wax pill and said: "Here, this is the pill I exchanged from the Qing Nang Sect."
Sun Wanquan: "It is easy to say, but crafting a magical tool requires not only high-quality materials but also exceptional craftsmanship"
"You hate it, always speaking well of your brother." Sun Wanyuan was not angry; the scene from back then floated in her mind, that young man who refused to kneel in front of everyone.
Over the years, every time I heard you mention your brother, my ears have developed calluses. Now that you are about to see him, are you excited? Sun Wanyuan teased. Three years ago, she took the opportunity of selection, and under her father's arrangement, she entered the outer sect to learn the craft. On the surface, she appeared no different from ordinary disciples, but in reality, she received a great deal of support behind the scenes, becoming an outstanding figure among the outer sect disciples. On the surface, she appeared no different from ordinary disciples, but in reality, she received a great deal of support behind the scenes, becoming an outstanding figure among the outer sect disciples
Qingqing was drawn to her exclamation, turned her head and couldn't help but chuckle, giving Sun Wanyuan's shoulder a light push: "Look at you, with that stern face, as if someone owes you three hundred energy stones."
"You, my friend, have been cultivating for three years, and your voice has certainly grown louder!" As soon as Lu Xiaoyi spoke, his words carried a tone of sarcasm.
The person in the mirror looks very familiar. Upon closer thought, I remembered that this is the owner of the Yun Jin store at Dongjie Kou. I used to frequently purchase goods from him for washing. This guy was caught in bed with a woman. Looking closely at this woman, I truly do not recognize her; she must be a new arrival.
This fellow is sinister; when embracing, he used strength—strength that a cultivator possesses—which is beyond what a mere mortal can endure. Strangely, Lin Bo felt that the strength he exerted was sufficient, yet it had no effect on Lu Xiaoyi, as if nothing had happened at all.
Lin Bo was directly stunned, staring blankly at Sun Wanwan, who was coldly looking down from upstairs. Just when he didn't know how to explain, Lu Xiaoyi came out, giving him a slight smile, still wearing that lazy smile, with her eyes rolling playfully.
Upon reaching the mountain gate, Lin Bo saw the fluttering garments dancing in the wind, along with the graceful figure of a youthful maiden. For a moment, he was astonished and stood still, unable to move. When the paper crane had flown far away, he finally took out a wooden horse, placed it on the ground, and transformed it into a magnificent steed.
"You are a grown woman now, do not cry at every little thing. You are already a person of cultivation, while I am still an ordinary person." Lu Xiaoyi wanted to hug her, but felt it was inappropriate, so the hand that was raised fell back down.
Wanwaw does not want to see such content about the dog couple being caught in the act, and with a blush, she pulled out the plug-in from the picture book and playfully scolded, "Your brother is really bad!"
Fortunately, at the next moment, Lu Xiaoyi regained consciousness and smiled brightly at Meng Qingqing. He opened his arms but felt it was inappropriate and lowered them again. By that time, Meng Qingqing had already returned like a swallow to her nest, leaping up to embrace his neck, and the tears that had accumulated over the years could no longer be restrained, pouring out uncontrollably.
The content of the first shadow stone plugin made Qingqing feel like crashing her head against a wall. Years have passed, yet Lu Xiaoyi is still tirelessly engaged in the great endeavor of theft and photography.
Cultivation has significantly altered one's appearance, certainly in a more aesthetically pleasing direction. After three years of training, it is not merely a matter of growing up; the overall temperament of the individual has undergone considerable change. Lu Xiaoyi has also changed, though not as dramatically; he still possesses that lazy and slick demeanor, but his features are much more attractive than before.
Mentioning the things that Lu Xiaoyi had done, a peculiar radiance blossomed on Qingqing's face. Sun Wanquan did not see this; she took another plug-in and played it again. This time, the image that appeared made her gasp and jump up.
We have been cultivating outside the gate for three years, and the upcoming selection competition will determine our status in the inner gate. You should not be preoccupied with the Eight Trigrams while thinking about how to create excellent magical tools. Meng Qingqing replied with a smile, then changed the subject: "Although my brother is an ordinary person, he is very handsome. Don't be surprised if you see him in person and develop mortal feelings."
"You little brat, how dare you tease me! Just wait and see if I don't strangle you..." The two girls playfully poked each other on the paper crane, engaging in a continuous playful scuffle, leaving behind a trail of laughter.
Lu Xiaoyi indeed did not feel much strength, which is very strange. Lin Bo is also very strange; how could the power of a cultivator be ineffective against a mortal?