Chapter 31
"What is Hatred of the Rich?" "My fine qualities..." The reclusive sp
Xuan Yi, intrigued, asked, "What does 'resentment of the rich' mean?"
Shen Shuan blinked and answered honestly, "It's just that I feel uncomfortable when I see rich people."
"I can't accept it."
"Xuan Yi, if I don't have money and can't live a good life, then all my fine qualities and virtues will be wasted, you know? My entire soul..."
Xuan Yi almost laughed, but he raised an eyebrow and ultimately didn't interrupt Shen Shu'an.
Only after Shen Shu'an finished speaking did he turn to the person opposite him who was speaking so confidently and ask, "Shen Shu'an, where are you poor?"
"Is it because you're not comfortable living in the cave?"
"If you want to stay in the Dragon Palace, then go ahead, just don't stay in my room."
Shen Shu'an looked up abruptly, her eyes lighting up. "Really?"
"Xuan Yi, you're such a kind person!"
Xuan Yi remained noncommittal, lowering his eyes to sip his tea: "It's nothing."
Shen Shuan: Oops, it seems like I've been tricked?
However, looking at the semi-transparent system panel in front of her, [100 emotion points collected today.], Shen Shu'an held back.
She inexplicably gained 50 points while out and about, meaning she got 50 points just from chatting casually.
He couldn't help but sigh again, "Xuan Yi, you're still too generous."
Xuan Yi is indeed too authoritative.
Xuan Yi: "?"
Shen Shuan raised her hand, took out a plate of pastries and placed it on the table, then picked up a piece and chewed it.
Yes, sometimes, being too emotionally stable isn't good either.
"I plan to break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining by the end of this month. If I can, I'll try to reach the peak. Sigh, my cultivation is still too slow."
Xuan Yi watched quietly as Shen Shu'an began to put on an act, lowering his eyes slightly to conceal the amusement within, and said, "Saying you've reached a certain level of cultivation and then doing it exactly as you please, can this really be called slow?"
Shen Shuan wanted to hear this, and she secretly felt a surge of satisfaction, giving Xuan Yi a knowing look.
Xuan Yi chuckled softly and shook his head helplessly.
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"So, are you still going to practice your swordsmanship today?"
Shen Shuan slumped back in her seat, looking up at the clear blue sky above.
"Ah! Such a beautiful day, such wonderful sunshine, I just want to do nothing."
"I can't understand the sword technique my master left me at all, but I've done quite well with the 'Free and Easy Step' you gave me, and the 'Shattering Ice Palm' and 'Mountain Splitting Fist' that Aunt Mei and Uncle Yan gave me."
As she spoke, Shen Shu'an suddenly became worried: "Xuan Yi, do you think I might not have any talent for swordsmanship?"
"Won't."
Xuan Yi looked at the girl's falling hair and the sunflower hairpin that was about to fall.
With a slight twitch of her fingertips, a wisp of magic power protected the hairpin, allowing it to return to its original position.
You'll figure it out eventually.
Shen Shuan sat up straight, somewhat dissatisfied.
She secretly regretted it: "I set my expectations too high at the beginning, and now everyone thinks I'm a genius and no one is surprised anymore."
In this way, even if she breaks through her cultivation level and masters her magic, it will be difficult for her to obtain the emotion value of surprise; she will only feel joy.
"Sigh, actually I'm not good at everything."
The girl muttered softly, and Xuan Yi shook his head, lowering his head to sip his tea.
Within a month, Shen Shuan's reputation for outstanding talent, comprehension, and character had already been established on Dragon Island.
Although this insight is sometimes accurate and sometimes not, it will eventually come true.
What if I can't learn it?
That must mean she's not interested and doesn't want to learn!
……
At the same moment, in Qingcheng, at the Shen family's residence.
Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming had only been home for half a day.
Without the two powerful figures, Yun Shuling and Nian Guoyao, these two Nascent Soul stage cultivators are having a tough time traveling.
By alternating between flying wildly and constantly using teleportation arrays, they were able to return to Qingcheng in just 6 days.
This is because the Northern Continent is right next to the Eastern Continent, and Dragon Island and Qingcheng are both located on the edge of the continent.
Otherwise, relying solely on the sword-flying speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would take at least two years of non-stop flying.
Because the mountain ranges on the edge of the Eastern Continent are continuous and the high mountains are as high as natural barriers, there are countless powerful demon beasts and demon races in them, which cannot be easily traversed by those who are not at the Nascent Soul stage.
"Oh dear, Madam, I'm still aching all over after a nap. Do you think I should do some more physical exercises?"
Early in the morning, Shen Wuming walked out of the house rubbing his shoulders and looked at Nian Qiuhua, who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.
"That's strange. Since reaching the Nascent Soul stage, I've rarely experienced body aches and pains. This is a perfect opportunity to refine my body!"
There are countless body-refining techniques, but the one Shen Wuming cultivates is one that constantly tempers the body and strengthens the bones and muscles.
The more intense the pain and exhaustion, the better the effect of a medicinal bath.
But as soon as she finished speaking, Nian Qiuhua merely glanced at Shen Wuming, then sheathed her magic sword.
"You can practice again tonight. During the day, we'll go to the back mountain to find the tree An'er mentioned."
As she spoke, a hint of worry appeared on Nian Qiuhua's face, "I really hope we can't find it!"
How could such a powerful demonic beast as the Reclusive Sparrow live in the small back mountain of the Shen family?
"Yes! Thank you for reminding me, Madam!"
Shen Wuming slapped his forehead in frustration; he had almost forgotten about this important matter.
It's all because of the reversed day and night for the past six days, the constant travel and teleportation that caused him to vomit frequently and suffer from severe lack of rest.
"Quickly, let's go, madam!"
Shen Wuming hurriedly went back into the house, put on his magic robe, picked up his magic sword, and was about to leave.
Nian Qiuhua rolled her eyes at Shen Wuming, but quickly followed.
However, the moment the two stepped onto the flying sword again, their legs felt weak.
I'm really exhausted from traveling these past few days. My magic power needs to be constantly activated by the magic sword, and there's no place in my body that can rest.
As two figures, one in green and one in white, flew past, the Shen family members who were doing their morning exercise all looked up and asked curiously, "The patriarch and madam just returned, where are they going again?"
One of them stared intently for a few seconds, then said quietly, "It seems to be in the direction of the back mountain."
"That's strange, what are they going there for? They're just raising some demonic beasts, aren't they?"
"Hey, do you guys think it's because one of the spirit rhinoceroses disappears every month?"
The person beside him said suspiciously, "Really? The Spirit Rhinoceros isn't some rare spirit beast. Is it really worth the patriarch and his wife going out together?"
The man shrugged: "I don't know, it can't be a spring outing, can it?"
……
"Hehe, my dear, doesn't this remind you of when we first fell in love?"
As Shen Wuming walked through the dense forest searching for pine trees, he was moved to look tenderly at Nian Qiuhua beside him.
"Madam, all along the way, it's been you, it's you, and it's still you!"
"I really..."
Nian Qiuhua slapped Shen Wuming across the face, interrupting his telepathic communication.
"Alright, be careful to control your breathing, and don't chant anymore."
"This is really annoying. If there really is a hermit's nest in that tree, our Qingcheng might not be safe either."
Nian Qiuhua spoke solemnly, her eyes filled with worry.
If the tree and the sparrow remain, then An'er's dream may very well be real!
What they were about to face was a disaster that would engulf the entire city of Qingcheng, and they could not afford to be careless.
Shen Wuming rubbed his face. "I know, I know, Madam. You know I'm great at multitasking."
As he spoke, he glanced around and pointed to a slightly reddish pine tree on the mountaintop, transmitting his voice with a smile, "Madam, look, isn't that it?"
Unexpectedly, the next second, a sharp screech pierced the air—"Screech!!!"
Shen Shuan blinked and answered honestly, "It's just that I feel uncomfortable when I see rich people."
"I can't accept it."
"Xuan Yi, if I don't have money and can't live a good life, then all my fine qualities and virtues will be wasted, you know? My entire soul..."
Xuan Yi almost laughed, but he raised an eyebrow and ultimately didn't interrupt Shen Shu'an.
Only after Shen Shu'an finished speaking did he turn to the person opposite him who was speaking so confidently and ask, "Shen Shu'an, where are you poor?"
"Is it because you're not comfortable living in the cave?"
"If you want to stay in the Dragon Palace, then go ahead, just don't stay in my room."
Shen Shu'an looked up abruptly, her eyes lighting up. "Really?"
"Xuan Yi, you're such a kind person!"
Xuan Yi remained noncommittal, lowering his eyes to sip his tea: "It's nothing."
Shen Shuan: Oops, it seems like I've been tricked?
However, looking at the semi-transparent system panel in front of her, [100 emotion points collected today.], Shen Shu'an held back.
She inexplicably gained 50 points while out and about, meaning she got 50 points just from chatting casually.
He couldn't help but sigh again, "Xuan Yi, you're still too generous."
Xuan Yi is indeed too authoritative.
Xuan Yi: "?"
Shen Shuan raised her hand, took out a plate of pastries and placed it on the table, then picked up a piece and chewed it.
Yes, sometimes, being too emotionally stable isn't good either.
"I plan to break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining by the end of this month. If I can, I'll try to reach the peak. Sigh, my cultivation is still too slow."
Xuan Yi watched quietly as Shen Shu'an began to put on an act, lowering his eyes slightly to conceal the amusement within, and said, "Saying you've reached a certain level of cultivation and then doing it exactly as you please, can this really be called slow?"
Shen Shuan wanted to hear this, and she secretly felt a surge of satisfaction, giving Xuan Yi a knowing look.
Xuan Yi chuckled softly and shook his head helplessly.
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"So, are you still going to practice your swordsmanship today?"
Shen Shuan slumped back in her seat, looking up at the clear blue sky above.
"Ah! Such a beautiful day, such wonderful sunshine, I just want to do nothing."
"I can't understand the sword technique my master left me at all, but I've done quite well with the 'Free and Easy Step' you gave me, and the 'Shattering Ice Palm' and 'Mountain Splitting Fist' that Aunt Mei and Uncle Yan gave me."
As she spoke, Shen Shu'an suddenly became worried: "Xuan Yi, do you think I might not have any talent for swordsmanship?"
"Won't."
Xuan Yi looked at the girl's falling hair and the sunflower hairpin that was about to fall.
With a slight twitch of her fingertips, a wisp of magic power protected the hairpin, allowing it to return to its original position.
You'll figure it out eventually.
Shen Shuan sat up straight, somewhat dissatisfied.
She secretly regretted it: "I set my expectations too high at the beginning, and now everyone thinks I'm a genius and no one is surprised anymore."
In this way, even if she breaks through her cultivation level and masters her magic, it will be difficult for her to obtain the emotion value of surprise; she will only feel joy.
"Sigh, actually I'm not good at everything."
The girl muttered softly, and Xuan Yi shook his head, lowering his head to sip his tea.
Within a month, Shen Shuan's reputation for outstanding talent, comprehension, and character had already been established on Dragon Island.
Although this insight is sometimes accurate and sometimes not, it will eventually come true.
What if I can't learn it?
That must mean she's not interested and doesn't want to learn!
……
At the same moment, in Qingcheng, at the Shen family's residence.
Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming had only been home for half a day.
Without the two powerful figures, Yun Shuling and Nian Guoyao, these two Nascent Soul stage cultivators are having a tough time traveling.
By alternating between flying wildly and constantly using teleportation arrays, they were able to return to Qingcheng in just 6 days.
This is because the Northern Continent is right next to the Eastern Continent, and Dragon Island and Qingcheng are both located on the edge of the continent.
Otherwise, relying solely on the sword-flying speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would take at least two years of non-stop flying.
Because the mountain ranges on the edge of the Eastern Continent are continuous and the high mountains are as high as natural barriers, there are countless powerful demon beasts and demon races in them, which cannot be easily traversed by those who are not at the Nascent Soul stage.
"Oh dear, Madam, I'm still aching all over after a nap. Do you think I should do some more physical exercises?"
Early in the morning, Shen Wuming walked out of the house rubbing his shoulders and looked at Nian Qiuhua, who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.
"That's strange. Since reaching the Nascent Soul stage, I've rarely experienced body aches and pains. This is a perfect opportunity to refine my body!"
There are countless body-refining techniques, but the one Shen Wuming cultivates is one that constantly tempers the body and strengthens the bones and muscles.
The more intense the pain and exhaustion, the better the effect of a medicinal bath.
But as soon as she finished speaking, Nian Qiuhua merely glanced at Shen Wuming, then sheathed her magic sword.
"You can practice again tonight. During the day, we'll go to the back mountain to find the tree An'er mentioned."
As she spoke, a hint of worry appeared on Nian Qiuhua's face, "I really hope we can't find it!"
How could such a powerful demonic beast as the Reclusive Sparrow live in the small back mountain of the Shen family?
"Yes! Thank you for reminding me, Madam!"
Shen Wuming slapped his forehead in frustration; he had almost forgotten about this important matter.
It's all because of the reversed day and night for the past six days, the constant travel and teleportation that caused him to vomit frequently and suffer from severe lack of rest.
"Quickly, let's go, madam!"
Shen Wuming hurriedly went back into the house, put on his magic robe, picked up his magic sword, and was about to leave.
Nian Qiuhua rolled her eyes at Shen Wuming, but quickly followed.
However, the moment the two stepped onto the flying sword again, their legs felt weak.
I'm really exhausted from traveling these past few days. My magic power needs to be constantly activated by the magic sword, and there's no place in my body that can rest.
As two figures, one in green and one in white, flew past, the Shen family members who were doing their morning exercise all looked up and asked curiously, "The patriarch and madam just returned, where are they going again?"
One of them stared intently for a few seconds, then said quietly, "It seems to be in the direction of the back mountain."
"That's strange, what are they going there for? They're just raising some demonic beasts, aren't they?"
"Hey, do you guys think it's because one of the spirit rhinoceroses disappears every month?"
The person beside him said suspiciously, "Really? The Spirit Rhinoceros isn't some rare spirit beast. Is it really worth the patriarch and his wife going out together?"
The man shrugged: "I don't know, it can't be a spring outing, can it?"
……
"Hehe, my dear, doesn't this remind you of when we first fell in love?"
As Shen Wuming walked through the dense forest searching for pine trees, he was moved to look tenderly at Nian Qiuhua beside him.
"Madam, all along the way, it's been you, it's you, and it's still you!"
"I really..."
Nian Qiuhua slapped Shen Wuming across the face, interrupting his telepathic communication.
"Alright, be careful to control your breathing, and don't chant anymore."
"This is really annoying. If there really is a hermit's nest in that tree, our Qingcheng might not be safe either."
Nian Qiuhua spoke solemnly, her eyes filled with worry.
If the tree and the sparrow remain, then An'er's dream may very well be real!
What they were about to face was a disaster that would engulf the entire city of Qingcheng, and they could not afford to be careless.
Shen Wuming rubbed his face. "I know, I know, Madam. You know I'm great at multitasking."
As he spoke, he glanced around and pointed to a slightly reddish pine tree on the mountaintop, transmitting his voice with a smile, "Madam, look, isn't that it?"
Unexpectedly, the next second, a sharp screech pierced the air—"Screech!!!"