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    Chapter 16: Solidifying Spirit Grass (I)

    A chilly breeze blew by, carrying a faint, sweet fragrance from Sui Ning’s body. Xie Changzhou’s ears began to burn with anxiety.

    He hastily put down the porcelain bowl in his hand and said, “Miss Ningning, I have something to attend to, so I’ll be taking my leave. You and Ah Yan can take your time eating.”

    Sui Ning was unable to stop him, as Xie Changzhou had already turned and left. His slender figure was particularly upright, but the fingers behind him curled slightly.

    She was puzzled. Had she said something to upset him just now?

    But Xie Changzhou wasn’t that kind of person. Moreover, she hadn’t said anything wrong.

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    Xie Changzhou had taken on too much burden for himself. As an outsider, Sui Ning couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.

    Looking at Ah Yan, who was crouching obediently waiting for her to feed it, Sui Ning sighed and hugged it, gently stroking its soft fur.

    “Ah Yan, your owner is really strange sometimes.”

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    Gb Zyd: “Goss, yoss.”

    Rv ytalle. Ohlau vkxl kv caswtbv cynj y pdyjl, kvp sodla oswze pnsze kv.

    Jwv pdyjlp olal nzlyazu vbl clpv vbkdt vs lyv.

    Gb Zyd yde Fwk Lkdt alynble y nsdpldpwp, yde kv yqqlnvksdyvlzu awccle kvp nbllj ytykdpv Fwk Lkdt’p qynl.

    Fwk Lkdt oyp yxwple cu Gb Zyd’p ynvksdp yde tldvzu nyalpple kvp rzwxr cseu, pyukdt, “Nlv’p qsatlv ycswv Kkydgwd. Nlv’p nsdvkdwl asypvkdt xlyv yde zlv Gb Zyd lyv vs kvp blyav’p nsdvldv vseyu.”

    Gb Dk: “Goss, yoss.”

    Rv zshle Fwk Lkdt vbl xspv!

    Xd vbl dktbv sq vbl qwzz xssd, kd vbl ygwal oyvlap sq y prakdt, okprp sq bsv yka rlaxlyvle vbl yka ycshl vbl ldvkal bsv prakdt. Rd vbl ekx xssdzktbv, Dkl Ubydtgbsw pyv wraktbv kd vbl prakdt.

    His eyes were slightly closed, and his jet-black eyelashes were frosty. His body temperature was extremely low, and the warm mist that fell on his body turned into drops of water that dripped down his cold white skin and along the hollow of his neck.

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    Xie Changzhou’s brows furrowed slightly as he could clearly feel the stagnation of his spiritual energy within his body and the icy coldness emanating from deep within. Even though he was in the warm, azure spring, he couldn’t reduce the slightest bit of coldness.

    Every time he tried to mobilize his spiritual energy, a piercing pain would begin to travel through his meridians, causing him to feel pain all over his body.

    After a long while, he opened his eyes, and his glass-colored eyes still looked plain and gentle, but his face showed a hint of coldness.

    As expected, he still couldn’t break through that vague barrier. His stagnant spiritual energy was even slowly diluting, and the cold poison was already beginning to erode his spiritual energy.

    Xie Changzhou’s deep eyes flashed with a hint of darkness, and his aura suddenly lowered.

    He had been stuck in the middle stage of crossing the tribulation for a hundred years now, and if he couldn’t cure his cold poison, he would never be able to break through to the next level.

    His cultivation was stagnant, but the calamity was different. If the calamity caught up with him, he would immediately lose to the demon race.

    The cold poison had to be cured, and his cultivation had to break through.

    Now that he had the Soul Seal Plate, it was only a matter of time before he gathered a few spirit herbs.

    Thinking of the Soul Seal Plate, he couldn’t help but think of Sui Ning.

    At first, he thought Sui Ning was a person who had turned against the demon realm, but now Sui Ning already knew he was afflicted with cold poison. Moreover, the Soul Seal Plate had also recognized her as its owner. If she had other intentions, she should have taken the Soul Seal Plate and left immediately.

    As long as he doesn’t have the Soul Seal Plate, he probably won’t be able to find the few spiritual herbs. The cold poison cannot be resolved, and his cultivation is gradually being consumed. When he is completely powerless, the demon realm will attack, and the cultivation realm will be difficult to resist.

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    But she didn’t bring the Soul Seal Plate with her, nor did she ever show any intention towards it. Even towards Tang Tang and Ah Yan, she was as kind as usual.

    Xie Changzhou had never misjudged a person after so many years. He could see through people’s love, hatred, greed, and obsession with just one glance. However, Sui Ning’s eyes were different. They were full of sincerity and honesty.

    He remembered what Sui Ning had said to him: “First and foremost, you are Xie Changzhou, and secondly, you are a White Jade Sword saint.”

    She was the only one who had ever said that in the past few hundred years.

    He wanted to take a chance and bet on his trust in her.

    Xie Changzhou’s eyebrows furrowed, and frost gathered on his brows and long eyelashes, making him look noble and righteous in the moonlight.

    He didn’t think too much and got up to put on his clothes and leave.

    The bamboo forest on the back mountain was quiet and peaceful. Below it was the small courtyard where Sui Ning lived. He had to pass through here to get back to his own place.

    Just as Xie Changzhou arrived at the gate of Sui Ning’s courtyard, a small white tiger rushed out from inside. Its round eyes widened when it saw him, and it quickly ran towards him on its sturdy legs.

    Helplessly, he bent down and picked up Ah Yan, and he raised his serene brows to see Sui Ning following closely behind.

    Sui Ning’s slender waist was outlined by her green clothes, and her delicate face was full of surprise. When she saw Xie Changzhou, her dark eyes suddenly lit up, and she ran happily towards him.

    “Jianzun, the Soul Seal Plate has reacted!”

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    Sui Ning excitedly presented the Soul Seal Plate in her palm to Xie Changzhou. On her delicate and fair hand, the Soul Seal Plate emitted a faint glow, and the virtual image of a spirit herb floated within the light.

    Upon seeing the appearance of the spirit herb, Xie Changzhou softly said, “Is this the solidifying spirit grass?”

    Sui Ning vigorously nodded in excitement, her eyes full of emotion and a hint of pride.

    She was originally meditating in the room, trying to become more proficient at controlling the Soul Seal Plate. However, she never expected that as soon as she had infused her spiritual energy into it, the Soul Seal Plate suddenly emitted a bright white light.

    Within that white light, a plant with short eyelashes and four leaves quietly floated. The pointer on the Soul Seal Plate began to spin and ultimately stopped in one direction.

    A surprised voice from the system came through, “[Host, that’s the Solidifying Spirit Grass! It has manifested!]”

    Sui Ning exclaimed, “!”

    Without thinking too much, she immediately put on her shoes and prepared to run to Xie Changzhou to share the news, fearing that the virtual image of the Solidifying Spirit Grass would disappear in a moment.

    Unexpectedly, as she went out, she met Xie Changzhou, who still had slightly damp hair and appeared to have just come from the Azure Water Spring.

    She quickly handed him the soul seal plate in her hand, her face full of surprise and pride. Ah Yan was also howling happily by the side.

    As an ancient divine beast, he naturally knew the significance of the Solidifying Spirit Grass. It was an elixir that could cure Xie Changshou’s cold poison!

    Under Sui Ning’s bright and translucent eyes, Xie Changzhou felt a little stunned. The strange palpitation in his heart seemed to attack him again.

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    He quickly looked away and reached out to take the soul seal plate from Sui Ning’s palm. His voice was clear and refreshing, but there was a hint of confusion in it.

    “Miss Sui Ning, the direction pointed by the soul seal plate is southeast, and that is where the Solidifying Spirit Grass is.”

    Sui Ning’s eyes, like lacquer, curved up, shining brightly. Her two dimples bloomed, and her eyes looked particularly joyful when she looked at Xie Changzhou.

    “Jianzun, when shall we go find the Solidifying Spirit Grass? What if someone takes it away if we go too late?”

    Her voice was soft and had a hint of coquettishness. The inexplicable palpitation in Xie Changzhou’s heart became even more intense. His heartbeat was getting faster and faster.

    “Jianzun, what’s wrong with you?” Sui Ning sounded confused and looked at Xie Changzhou with a hint of puzzlement in her eyes.

    “Why are Xie Changzhou’s ears so red? His skin is naturally pale, and now his entire ear is bright red, and even his jade-like cheeks have a hint of scarlet.

    Xie Changzhou quickly recited a calming chant to quiet his inexplicable agitation. When his gaze falls on Sui Ning, he appears calm and gentle once again. His voice is clear, and he softens his tone, saying, “I’m fine.”

    After a moment’s pause, he speaks again: “Miss Ningning has been busy lately. After another three days of rest, we can set out.”

    Sui Ning blinks her clear and beautiful eyes, nodding with a smile on her face.

    “Okay, then I’ll rest a few more days.”

    She can use this time to further improve her use of the Soul Seal Plate and maybe practice fighting a little longer. Seeing the cute Ah Yan squatting obediently at her feet, Sui Ning’s heart softens, and she picks it up, fiercely rubbing its round little face a few times.

    “Ah Yan, you’re so cute, I don’t want to let you go.”

    Ah Yan’s chubby little paw presses against Sui Ning’s face, and its little head keeps tilting backward in an attempt to avoid Sui Ning.

    Ah Yan: [Ugly refusal; I don’t want to.]

    It’s an ancient divine beast, but Sui Ning plays with and cuddles it every day. Xie Changzhou is a bit stunned, but soon he wants to laugh. Sui Ning seems to always be like this, expressing her emotions on her face and always expressing them so directly. She is very unique, unlike any woman he has ever met.

    Xie Changzhou narrowed his eyes, his clear voice carrying a hint of laughter: “Miss Ningning, I’ll take my leave now. It’s late; you should rest early.”

    He extended his slender and jade-like hand to hand over the Soul Seal Plate, and Sui Ning quickly put down Ah Yan and reached out to receive it.

    Sui Ning’s lips curled up slightly. “Okay, Jianzun, you should rest early too.”

    “Mhmm.”

    Xie Changzhou didn’t say much and turned to leave. His tall and straight figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

    Sui Ning took back the Soul Seal Plate and picked up Ah Yan, gently stroking its soft white fur.

    “Ah Yan, let’s go to bed too.”

    It was indeed late at night; they should both get some rest.

    ***

    Three days later, at Wenjian Peak,Tang Tang held Sui Ning’s hand, her bright face full of reluctance.

    “Sui Ning, why do you have to leave right after coming back?”

    Sui Ning looked a little guilty and spoke in a very low voice: “I have some things to take care of and some adventures to go on.”

    The matter of finding the spirit herbs should not be known to too many people, and she couldn’t tell Tang Tang the truth, so she had to come up with a fake reason.

    After a moment of contemplation, Tang Tang nodded in understanding, saying, “I see. When will you be back then?”

    “Maybe ten days? Or… a few months? I don’t know.”

    Tang Tang: “…”

    She wanted to cry. She had gotten used to eating the barbecue and desserts made by Sui Ning, and now she found it hard to swallow the food at the Limitless Sword Sect cafeteria.

    Just when Sui Ning had finally returned, she was already leaving again. Tang Tang and Ah Yan felt exhausted and wanted to cry.

    Sui Ning quickly comforted them in a low voice: “I have prepared the dipping sauce in my room and written down the recipe for marinating and barbecuing meat. Tang Tang, if you want to eat, you can come to the back of the Wenjian to catch rabbits with Ah Yan.”

    Tang Tang: “I only want to eat what you make.”

    Ah Yan: [Me too.]

    Sui Ning: “…”

    Stop it; you two are just lazy.

    After saying goodbye, Sui Ning turned around and prepared to go towards Xie Changzhou. As she took her first step, her skirt was tugged by something.

    Sui Ning looked down and saw Ah Yan’s sharp teeth biting her clothes. Its round eyes were full of reluctance, and the whole tiger looked pitiful.

    Her heart softened, and she gently stroked Ah Yan while patiently comforting it: “Ah Yan, it’s too dangerous for you to go out. Can you wait for me at home?”

    Ah Yan: [I want to go!]

    Sui Ning didn’t understand what was being said and could only turn her head to seek help from Xie Changzhou, who stood behind her with his hands behind his back.

    Xie Changzhou had a plain and gentle expression, looking at Ah Yan in Sui Ning’s arms. After a moment of silence, he spoke, “Ah Yan, if you transform, you can be with us in the future.”

    Ah Yan instantly wilted and struggled to jump out of Sui Ning’s arms, running away without looking back with its four short legs.

    Sui Ning quickly called out to it, “Ah Yan!”

    But Ah Yan seemed to not hear, and its round body disappeared completely around a corner.

    Tang Tang comforted her, saying, “It’s okay; I’ll go find Ah Yan later.”

    Sui Ning could only nod in agreement, feeling a little sad. She knew Ah Yan was angry, but she couldn’t comfort it.

    Leaving Ah Yan at Wenjian Peak was the best way to protect it.

    Sui Ning said goodbye to Tang Tang and left with Xie Changzhou on their swords.

    She hoped this mission would be successful and they would find the Solidifying Spirit Grass soon. When she came back, she would arrange a big meal for Ah Yan.

    As the two figures on their swords gradually disappeared from the bamboo forest behind Wenjian Peak, Ah Yan quietly poked its head out, its round black eyes flashing with some light.

    Was it because it was too weak to protect its owner and Sui Ning that they didn’t take it with them and left it behind at Wenjian Peak over and over again?

    Ah Yan lowered its round head, and after a long while, a sobbing sound came out. Its previous clear and milky howl sounded somewhat low.

    It ran towards the back mountain because its master said that as long as it transformed, it could follow them.

    As the only bloodline of the ancient divine beast tiger clan, it will definitely transform before its master and Sui Ning return.

    Next time, they can’t abandon it again.


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