Chapter 54

"Master, there are some things I wish to report to you."

After the meal, Nangong Ling dragged Lin Zhiyun into a back room for a private conversation.

Zhong Wen, on the other hand, led Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie towards the back mountain.

Relying on his memory, Zhong Wen easily found his way to the base of a cliff, looked up, and let out a sharp cry like that of a raptor.

Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie were startled by the sudden loud noise.

Zhong Wen turned around, waved his hand, signaling them to calm down, and then turned back to let out another sharp cry.

After a moment, a gray shadow darted down from the sky at a speed almost impossible to see with the naked eye, landing in front of Zhong Wen.

Ning Fuzi couldn't help but take a step forward, his spiritual energy flowing, fully on guard, fearing that Zhong Wen might be in danger.

Upon closer inspection, the gray shadow turned out to be an enormous eagle, with three legs, standing nearly two meters tall, and wings spanning almost five meters. Its feathers shimmered with a crystalline luster, truly a magnificent sight.

What a formidable raptor!

Even Ning Fuzi, at the Spirit Venerable realm, felt a hint of pressure from this raptor.

As Ning Fuzi hesitated about whether to engage the raptor, Zhong Wen approached the giant eagle with a smile, patted its wing, and continued to make strange sounds, seemingly conversing with the raptor.

"Congratulations, Sister Eagle, on your further advancement." Looking at the now larger eagle, Zhong Wen smiled and offered his congratulations.

"Kid, this time it's all thanks to you. I feel much stronger. If I encounter that big cat again, I can grab it with one claw and kill it." The eagle's attitude towards Zhong Wen had become much friendlier, and it shamelessly boasted.

"That White Tiger sister also took the pills." Zhong Wen slowly chatted with the eagle, "She might have become much stronger too."

"That's true. When I find some precious spirit flowers, you can help me nourish them with divine water, and I'll definitely be able to defeat that big cat." The eagle nodded in agreement, "Kid, what do you need from me?"

"Sister Eagle, my two friends are in some trouble. Could you please lend a hand?" Zhong Wen pointed to Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie behind him, speaking humbly.

"What do you need me to do?" the eagle asked.

"They need to reach the seaside within two days. If they travel the usual way, they won't make it in time." Zhong Wen explained frankly, "Could you please take them there? In the future, if you need divine water or pills, I will do my best to help."

"Are these two bipeds the ones?" The eagle turned to observe Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie carefully, then nodded, "No problem. You helped me, so I'll help you."

The logic of spirit beasts is that simple and straightforward.

"Thank you, Sister Eagle!"

Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie, standing to the side, were already dumbfounded by Zhong Wen's "chirping" and his friendly chat with the giant eagle.

Suddenly, Zhong Wen turned around and called out with a smile, "Old Ning, Sister Ning, this Sister Eagle is my friend. She has agreed to take you to Qinghai Province, but she doesn't know the way to the seaside, so Old Ning will need to guide her."

"Really?" Ning Fuzi, who had already given up, was filled with renewed hope after seeing the eagle's speed and hearing Zhong Wen's words.

He took two steps forward and bowed to the eagle, "Thank you for your generous assistance."

The eagle, having gained wisdom from the "Spiritual Enlightenment Pill," though it couldn't understand human language, could sense Ning Fuzi's meaning and nodded slightly.

"Brother Zhong, this time I was foolish, and it's all thanks to your help. These ancient texts are my gift to you." Ning Jie looked at Zhong Wen with eyes as gentle as water, "When you have the time, please come to the Wen Dao Academy to find me. We can discuss ancient divine scripts together."

Zhong Wen accepted the "Spirit Devouring Heaven Technique," "Complete Manual of Cultivation Spirit Patterns," and "Daoist Wu Ya's Sword Technique Notes" from Ning Jie, feeling a bit moved.

She had already noticed that these ancient texts were what he was most interested in.

" Sister Ning, I also have a book to give you." Zhong Wen, who had initially planned to exchange some miscellaneous books from the Medicine King Valley with Ning Jie, changed his mind and took out a book, which was the first half of "Three Hundred High School Chinese Reading Comprehension Exercises," "This is a set of practice questions specifically for learning ancient divine scripts. Study it well, and your proficiency in divine scripts will surely improve."

"Thank you, Brother Zhong." Ning Jie carefully placed the book in her bosom, "My mount, Baiye, is still at the foot of the mountain. Just untie the ropes and let it go; it will find its way back."

"Leave it to me, Sister Ning." Zhong Wen agreed happily.

Ning Fuzi and Ning Jie climbed onto the eagle's back, and the two humans and the bird shot into the sky like lightning, quickly becoming a small black dot.

Zhong Wen thought about the night he spent discussing Chinese characters with Ning Jie, feeling a twinge of reluctance.

Staring at the black dot in the sky for a long time, he suddenly realized something.

Wen Dao Academy? Isn't that the holy land of the Great Qian Empire?

...

Ning Fuzi, experiencing the eagle's unparalleled speed, marveled, "Amazing, amazing, it's at least ten times faster than the Spirit Vulture of the Illusion Beast Sect!"

Ning Jie remained silent, holding the book Zhong Wen had given her, her eyes flickering, lost in thought.

"Girl, are you missing that kid?" Ning Fuzi teased, "If you have the chance, you can visit Qingfeng Mountain again."

"Grandpa, among the people I've met, Brother Zhong is the scholar with the highest proficiency in divine scripts." Ning Jie's face turned slightly red, "Discussing knowledge with him these past two days has been incredibly beneficial."

"This kid not only understands beast language but is also proficient in ancient divine scripts?" Ning Fuzi was surprised, "How old is he? I see that his cultivation isn't weak, and he's a good cook. Such an excellent man, if you really like him, you should act quickly. There are many beautiful women on Qingfeng Mountain, and he might be snatched away by one of them. When we return, should I personally go to your house and propose this marriage?"

"Grandpa!" Ning Jie pouted, "It's not like that. I just admire his knowledge."

"Alright, alright, whatever you say." Ning Fuzi knew his precious granddaughter's character and didn't push too hard.

Even if this kid has a girlfriend on Qingfeng Mountain, as long as the girl doesn't mind, I'll turn a blind eye. These days, which excellent man doesn't have a few wives?

Ning Fuzi consoled himself.

***

After seeing off Ning Fuzi and his granddaughter, Zhong Wen felt a sense of relief and walked back to the front mountain path with a light step.

At the entrance of the Piaohua Palace, Leng Wushuang was leaning against the door, waiting for him. From a distance, the young girl's graceful posture and curvaceous figure looked incredibly beautiful in the sunlight.

With such a beautiful woman waiting for him, Zhong Wen felt a warm sensation in his heart.

Is this what it feels like to have a home?

He thought about his previous life, when he was always busy with his startup, coming home late every day to find his partner already asleep in the dark, and felt a twinge of guilt.

In this life, he resolved not to make the same mistake.

Seeing Zhong Wen, Leng Wushuang's eyes lit up, her cheeks turning slightly red, and she moved gracefully towards him.

"You're back." Since joining the Piaohua Palace, Leng Wushuang no longer wore the black assassin's outfit. She was now dressed in a light yellow robe, with a red sash tied around her slender waist, her long black hair tied up with a hairpin, making her look fresh and charming. The robe was a bit small, unable to fully contain her ample chest, and every movement made it seem like it would burst out, making Zhong Wen's heart itch as he repeatedly recited "Amitabha."

"Yep, I'm back." Zhong Wen smiled gently.

Suddenly, Leng Wushuang's expression changed dramatically. She took a big step forward, pushed Zhong Wen to the ground, and shouted, "Watch out!"

Zhong Wen fell backward in confusion, then saw a black shadow with a sword stab at the spot where he had been standing.

The attacker's stealth was terrifying, and Zhong Wen hadn't sensed anything.

By pushing Zhong Wen out of the way, Leng Wushuang was now directly exposed to the black shadow. The black shadow's sword, unable to change direction, stabbed straight into Leng Wushuang's chest.

"Wushuang!" Zhong Wen reacted, feeling a sharp pain in his heart, and shouted hoarsely.

The black shadow, unable to hit its target, tried to pull the sword out to attack again. However, Leng Wushuang suddenly grabbed the sword with both hands, her delicate palms instantly covered in blood, and shouted, "Run!"

The black shadow, unable to pull the sword out, pointed at Zhong Wen with his left hand, and a black shadow shot towards the fallen Zhong Wen.

Spiritual energy manifestation!

It was a Heaven Wheel expert!

Zhong Wen's eyes widened, and he used the "Cloud Walking Step" to dodge the black shadow with all his might.

The black shadow exclaimed in surprise, clearly not expecting Zhong Wen to dodge. Just as it was about to use another technique, a woman's voice rang out from the courtyard, "Who dares to invade the Piaohua Palace!"

Two powerful Heaven Wheel auras rose from different directions in the courtyard, each more formidable than the black shadow.

The black shadow, realizing the situation, abandoned the sword and fled.

"Where are you going!" With a soft and melodious cry, Shangguan Junyi's figure flashed as she chased after the black shadow.

"Junior Sister Wushuang!" Lin Zhiyun, who had just arrived, was shocked to see Leng Wushuang impaled by the sword.

"Wushuang, Wushuang!" Zhong Wen rushed to Leng Wushuang, lifted her body, and didn't dare to pull out the sword.

"You, you're safe, that's good." Leng Wushuang sighed in relief, smiled at Zhong Wen, and said a few words before fainting.

Without hesitation, Zhong Wen gently pinched open Leng Wushuang's lips, gave her a Revitalizing Pill, and then carried her in his arms, rushing to his room as everyone watched in shock.