Bamboo house.
Bamboo table.
A pot of clear wine.
Ling Tian Sword Master and Lu Zhuoyan sit opposite each other, drinking together.
Lu Zhuoyan took the initiative to mention, "Senior Brother, your fourth Disciple seems to have rather low Cultivation, doesn't he?"
Even Lin Tiantian has already broken through to the Golden Core Stage, but Shi Nian seems to be just at the peak of the Qi Refinement Realm.
Lu Zhuoyan is not usually one to meddle.
However…
The Baldy has quite high standards, otherwise, he would not have refused a Contract with him.
Why, is it Shi Nian?
Ling Tian Sword Master sighed, "Little Nian has a special constitution. I've tried everything, but I couldn't help her break through."
"Oh?" Lu Zhuoyan became intrigued, "I happen to possess quite a few rare medicinal herbs. Want to give them a try?"
Ling Tian Sword Master continued to sigh, "It's just a bottleneck in the Qi Refinement Realm. Do you think I haven't tried? She's consumed rare medicinal herbs, and we've tried all kinds of Cultivation Techniques, but, to no avail."
"There's such a constitution?" Lu Zhuoyan's interest grew further.
"Isn't it? Little Nian's situation has really become a concern of mine." Ling Tian Sword Master said somewhat distressed: "Nanqing is even willing to go to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land to help Little Nian break through the bottleneck. She's after that legendary Breakthrough Fruit."
"Myriad Magic Forbidden Land." Lu Zhuoyan's expression underwent a subtle change.
"Junior Brother, you know about the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land too. Is that a place for people to go to? Fifty years ago, of the wave of geniuses that went in, what was the final outcome? Total annihilation, total annihilation," the Ling Tian Sword Master said, drowning his sorrows with a cup of wine.
Seemingly seeking solace in the alcohol.
Lu Zhuoyan coughed lightly, "Not everyone was annihilated, actually…"
"Hm?" Ling Tian Sword Master looked at him with confusion, "Were there any survivors from back then? But when the Forbidden Land opened, no one came out."
Lu Zhuoyan grasped his handkerchief and went into a bout of violent coughing.
More fresh red.
Ling Tian Sword Master was at a loss for words, and then said, "Junior Brother, I'm talking about the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land, what are you getting worked up about?"
Lu Zhuoyan looked composed, "I mean, it seems I remembered wrongly. Back then, indeed, no one survived."
Ling Tian Sword Master gave him a curious glance but noticed nothing amiss and continued, "This time, Nanqing is adamant about going to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land. I can't dissuade her. Lately, I've been considering forging a new weapon for Nanqing, and since you, Junior Brother, are the best at these miscellaneous tasks, just perfect for you to join me."
"Naturally." Lu Zhuoyan smiled and accepted the request.
His eyes hid a flicker of guilt.
The Myriad Magic Forbidden Land, huh.
I wonder if the Demon Beast rebellion that he stirred up has settled down yet…
It's been fifty years now.
It should have settled down, right?
Meanwhile.
Shi Nian was watching two chirping chicks while pondering a serious question.
Speaking of which.
Where did this little Martial Uncle come from?
It's not mentioned in the book she read.
Or could it be…
The main perspective of that book is that of the female protagonist, Yue Zhilan, starting with her encountering a Demon Beast, family ruined and life shattered, saved by Li Nanfeng.
Characters like Big Senior Brother managed to make a brief appearance as supporting characters.
But as for Martial Uncle Lu, a supporting character among supporting characters, the book couldn't be bothered to waste any ink on him.
Moreover, Martial Uncle Lu looked sickly; he probably didn't even survive to witness the events described in the book.
"What a pity, what a pity," Shi Nian couldn't help but lament.
Not to mention anything else, but Martial Uncle Lu was truly handsome.
Especially when he coughed up blood, that fragile beauty was simply her favorite.
Until the evening.
Lu Zhuoyan paid a visit.
With a gentle smile on his face, he reached out and waved at Xiao Huang, "Xiao Huang, it's time to go, no disturbing your Martial Niece any longer."
Little Yellow chirped at the baldy a few times and adorably jumped into Lu Zhuoyan's arms.
Lu Zhuoyan cracked a slight smile and gently stroked Little Yellow's head.
Little Yellow immediately showed an expression of enjoyment.
Shi Nian's eyes shimmered brightly as she watched.
Little Martial Uncle, truly handsome in appearance and with such a good personality.
"Shi Disciple," Lu Zhuoyan bowed his head slightly toward her: "Thank you for taking care of Little Yellow."
Shi Nian waved her hands repeatedly: "Not at all, not at all. They were just playing by themselves; I didn't do much."
Lu Zhuoyan's eyes immediately curved into a smile, and he reached out, like petting Little Yellow, to pat Shi Nian's head: "Regardless, I still want to thank you."
He then turned to Little Yellow and said, "Little Yellow, I know you miss Baldy, and it's okay to see him today, but from now on, you are not allowed to come and disturb the Disciple anymore."
Little Yellow immediately looked dejected.
Shi Nian hurriedly said, "It's not a big deal. Little Yellow can come over whenever it wants."
"Disciple, wouldn't that disturb you?" Lu Zhuoyan asked with a face full of apology.
"Not at all," Shi Nian said with a smile: "I'm pretty free anyway."
"Well…" Lu Zhuoyan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Little Yellow, make sure to behave well when you come over."
Little Yellow chirped excitedly in response.
Only then did Lu Zhuoyan, feeling grateful, leave with Little Yellow.
Shi Nian watched his retreating figure, sighing to herself: "Baldy, Little Martial Uncle is truly a gallant gentleman."
Baldy's one remaining feather stood on end with excitement as it angrily said, "Gallant gentleman? Didn't you hear how he emphasized the word 'Baldy'? How could a gallant gentleman mock a poor little chicken? And, did you not realize he was using a tactical retreat to trap you in his ruse?"
Shi Nian was completely oblivious to its words, her face full of wonder: "Who knows who could be so heartless, to have injured the Martial Uncle this badly. Tell me, how could someone as gentle and refined as him offend anyone?"
Gentle!
And refined!
Baldy was shocked as it looked at Shi Nian.
What kind of misunderstanding does this woman have about Lu Zhuoyan?
How are the words 'gentle and refined' related to him at all?
Moreover.
For someone like Lu Zhuoyan to be beaten up so badly, he simply got what he deserved, didn't he?
If Baldy had hands, it would really want to grab Shi Nian by the collar and shake her, shaking all the water out of her brain.
Heavens know.
The years it had followed Lu Zhuoyan, how much suffering it had endured.
Just to put it this way.
There were at least seventeen or eighteen people who were perpetually trying to kill Lu Zhuoyan.
It, a pitiable, innocent chicken that just wanted to live a good life, was living in terror every day back then.
Wasn't it hard on it?
And this troublemaker still had the nerve to ask it to recognize an owner.
Its poor sister had already passed beyond help, how could it possibly drag itself into that mess!
Fortunately.
Shi Nian was not the gossiping type, after expressing her sentiment, she immediately put thoughts of Lu Zhuoyan out of her mind.
Baldy breathed a small sigh of relief.
But inside, it was still planning.
It needed to find a way to keep Shi Nian away from Lu Zhuoyan.
Staying too close to this disaster could bring no good!
Baldy hadn't come up with anything yet.
A low-ranking disciple hurried over.
"Sister Shi. I just saw Brother Li heading over to Sister Mu's place."
Shi Nian slapped the table and rushed out like the wind.
She tossed a Spirit Stone to the low-ranking disciple and sprinted all the way.