After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Started Pursuing My Master-Chapter 136 - Woof Woof Woof

Chapter 136: Woof Woof Woof

The next morning, the mountain forest was shrouded in mist.

Jiang Huai got up early and prepared breakfast, which was pork bone soup noodles today.

Chu Xianning was still dressed in a white Taoist robe today, her hair pinned up with a wooden hairpin.

After breakfast, Jiang Huai started the furnace to refine the medicinal pills Wen Fufu would need for the next month, as well as the medicinal liquid required for her massages. It wasn’t long before Wen Wanwan also arrived in the courtyard, seeking Chu Xianning for sword practice.

Initially, Jiang Huai had only asked Chu Xianning to teach her in his absence, but now that he was back, Chu Xianning was still willing to continue instructing Wen Wanwan. During the leisure time of alchemy, he would sit in the courtyard, basking in the sun, watching the two women’s graceful sword dance, feeling the warm sunshine on his skin.

The season had entered summer when the Junior Sisters and Senior Sisters in the sect would wear light and thin dresses. Jiang Huai used to enjoy sitting in the sect’s main hall with nothing particular to do, watching the Junior Sisters and Senior Sisters walk by in their beautiful dresses, which provided him with plenty of material for the costumes in his plays.

After finishing her sword practice, Wen Wanwan returned from the bathhouse wearing a white spring dress with a hem edged in pink gauze, which softened her demeanor significantly.

The peach blossoms in the courtyard had already fallen, and Jiang Huai looked at the peaches growing on the trees, figuring they would taste just right if picked in a couple of days. Wen Wanwan joined them for lunch in the courtyard, and Jiang Huai set aside Wen Fufu’s portion in a food box. After lunch, Wen Wanwan took the food box and left first, leaving Jiang Huai and Chu Xianning in the courtyard.

Time in the courtyard was always quiet. Chu Xianning sat in front of a chessboard, her hands holding the pieces, while Jiang Huai sat opposite her. He had just tried to quietly move a chess piece on the board while Chu Xianning was distracted, but the next second, she glanced at him with a slight lift of her eyes, and Jiang Huai silently put the piece back.

“Little dog,” Chu Xianning said indifferently.

Jiang Huai didn’t blush at all; after all, his thick-skinned nature wasn’t just for a day or two.

He wouldn’t be able to stay in the courtyard for another two days because the Daoji Ancestral Land was about to open, and he had to accompany Wen Wanwan there to seek an opportunity for Core Formation.

The Daoji Ancestral Land was a vast secret realm rumored to contain several legacies of the ninth realm Immortal Venerables. It was also known for the occasional appearance of heavenly spiritual energy, which wasn’t easy to capture. Most of the time, the heavenly spiritual energy that appeared in the Daoji Ancestral Land would be captured by the souls of those ninth realm Immortal Venerables, becoming their trial rewards.

Jiang Huai had previously obtained heavenly spiritual energy by passing the test of a ninth realm Immortal Venerable, earning the Pure Arcane Contemplation Manual and the method to cultivate his soul.

With another heavenly phenomenon occurring outside the Daoji Ancestral Land, it meant that more heavenly spiritual energy had appeared, making this visit to the secret realm likely to be particularly lively. However, Jiang Huai wasn’t worried about this exploration, as the requirements to enter the Daoji Ancestral Land were strict, allowing only cultivators below Core Formation to enter.

With Ye Ning in hand, the protective spiritual energy of cultivators below Core Formation was like a toy in front of Ye Ning’s sharp sword. It felt like using a high-level account with top-tier equipment to wreak havoc in a newbie village.

Speaking of which, there were quite a few things to be busy with recently. After returning from the Daoji Ancestral Land, the Yuelan Continent competition would take place at the end of the month. After that, it would be the grand competition of the entire Eastern Region.

Jiang Huai had also looked at the Eastern Region special issue published by Ziyun Pavilion, which recorded many deeds of the region’s prodigies over the past two years. There were many talents from Linglong Continent and Aolai Continent, with rumors that the highest cultivation level among them had reached the late Nascent Soul stage, just one step away from Divine Transformation.

Moreover, most of these prodigies had gone to the Immortal Spirit Secret Realm, and it was unknown how much their cultivation would increase after coming out and what kind of Daoist magic they would obtain. Jiang Huai wasn’t entirely confident of victory, but he was prepared to give it his all.

Wait, hadn’t he bragged to Chu Xianning before that he would take first place in the Eastern Region competition?

If all else failed, he still had two advanced experience scrolls he had plucked from Luo Yueguan not long ago. When the time came, he would let these young prodigies understand what it meant to practice more if they wanted to compete.

“Tomorrow I will be out, you teach Wen Wanwan sword practice,” Chu Xianning suddenly said.

Jiang Huai nodded lightly. Chu Xianning would disappear from the courtyard for a day every month, and Jiang Huai didn’t know where she went. According to Luo Yueguan, this was her master’s secret, and Jiang Huai was somewhat curious.

“Is it... to suppress the drawbacks of the Flower Spirit Body?”

“Yes.”

“What are the drawbacks of the Flower Spirit Body? Why not tell me about it, and I’ll research the ancient texts to see if there’s a permanent solution?”

Jiang Huai asked tentatively, then quietly watched Chu Xianning’s eyes, catching a fleeting hint of embarrassment in them.

That hint of embarrassment vanished in an instant, and Chu Xianning’s expression turned cold.

“You don’t need to know.”

Jiang Huai was about to ask again, but seeing Chu Xianning’s cheeks lift slightly and her eyes grow colder, he obediently shut his mouth and asked no more.

After a moment or two, Chu Xianning spoke indifferently.

“It’s just some minor drawbacks, nothing to worry about.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Huai quietly breathed a sigh of relief, then blinked at Chu Xianning.

“What does Master want to eat tonight?”

“Whatever you want.”

“How about Snow Spirit Fish? It’s summer, so something cool would be nice. How about I make some fish slice porridge and chill it?”

“You’re stealing fish from Lingxue True Person again, aren’t you afraid she’ll come knocking on your door to settle the score?”

“That’s why I was wondering if Master would like to go fishing with me. With Master’s luck, maybe we’ll catch one?”

Chu Xianning hesitated for a moment, “Alright.”

“Then does Master want to change into a lighter dress? It’s hot in spring, and that Daoist robe seems too heavy.”

Chu Xianning gave him a disdainful glance.

With her eighth realm cultivation, would she fear the heat or cold?

“Okay, actually, it’s just my vanity acting up. I was thinking it would be great for my image if Master wore something nice by my side.”

Chu Xianning looked at him indifferently, and after four or five seconds, she said calmly, “So... I can’t wear a Daoist robe?”

“Of course not, Master is the most beautiful fairy in the world, and you look good in anything.” Jiang Huai stood up, “Wait for me, Master, I’ll go prepare some bait.”

By the Lingxue Lake.

Jiang Huai and Chu Xianning arrived under a tree by the lake, where it was very cool. The fishing rod Chu Xianning used was made by Jiang Huai, and the bait he prepared worked well, as the spirit fish in Lingxue Lake liked it very much. The fishnet by the lake already had quite a few fish in it, but unfortunately, there was no sign of the Snow Spirit Fish.

The summer breeze was slightly hot, and although Chu Xianning was not affected by the heat or cold, Jiang Huai was quite hot. Fortunately, when Chu Xianning saw sweat beads on his forehead, she gently pinched a magic formula, and the climate around them became very cool.

Jiang Huai lay lazily on the lounge chair he brought, inhaling the faint scent from Chu Xianning, wishing he could close his eyes and comfortably take a nap. Chu Xianning looked at him indifferently and said, “If you want to sleep, sleep.”

So Jiang Huai closed his eyes.

When he awoke, there was a rumble of thunder in his ears. Jiang Huai opened his eyes, and the sky, which had been clear before, was now covered with dark clouds, with thunder rolling within, as if a heavy rain was about to fall. Chu Xianning looked up, and a barrier of spiritual energy appeared between them, causing the falling raindrops to flow away. Jiang Huai was surprised.

“Why is it suddenly raining heavily?”

“Someone in Linglong Continent is breaking through to the eighth realm. It will return to normal once they complete the breakthrough,” Chu Xianning said indifferently.

“I see.”

Jiang Huai looked at the fishnet in the lake, still no sign of the Snow Spirit Fish. It seemed he would have to increase the intensity for the Snow Spirit Fish in the lake. Just as he took out his secret medicinal bait, a cold and authoritative female voice rang out.

“You little thief, haven’t you had enough?!”

In an instant, Lingxue True Person, dressed in a plain white Daoist robe, appeared in front of Jiang Huai.

Lingxue True Person was a seventh realm cultivator and the owner of Lingxue Mountain. Jiang Huai had previously stolen her fish and had been confronted by her at his doorstep. He had just recently apologized, and now, holding the secret medicinal bait, his hand was awkwardly suspended in mid-air. He blinked at Lingxue True Person.

“Lingxue True Person... you’re here today.”

“I’ve been watching you and your master from the peak of Lingxue Mountain for a long time. Allowing you to fish here is already giving your master face. Chu Xianning, do you really indulge your disciple to steal my fish?”

Chu Xianning, who was always cool and indifferent, also seemed a bit embarrassed at this moment. She had wanted to stop Jiang Huai when he took out the secret medicinal bait, but before she could, Lingxue True Person had already appeared. Now caught red-handed, she naturally had no excuse.

“Lingxue True Person, don’t be angry...”

Jiang Huai put the secret medicinal bait back into his storage space, then said, “I recently went to a secret realm and found an ancient book about formations. My knowledge of formations is insufficient, and it would be a waste to keep it. So I thought of offering it to Lingxue True Person to read in exchange for a Snow Spirit Fish to take back and make fish slice porridge.”

As he spoke, Jiang Huai took out an ancient-looking book.

Lingxue True Person was slightly older than Chu Xianning but also remained young in appearance. She was also an exceptionally beautiful fairy, though not as famous as Chu Xianning and Luo Yueguan. However, her knowledge of formations was particularly renowned throughout the Eastern Region.

With just one glance at the ancient book, Lingxue True Person said indifferently.

“Your ancient book is a fake, don’t try to deceive me with these things. The incident where you brought a Junior Sister from your sect to steal fish from my Lingxue Lake, I haven’t settled that account with you yet.”

“Why don’t you take a look first? I think there are many profound aspects to the formation methods inside,” Jiang Huai suggested.

Lingxue True Person disdainfully took the ancient book and silently glanced at it. However, after a moment, her eyes shifted from disdain to surprise. She stopped talking and became engrossed until about half an incense stick’s time later, Jiang Huai gently called to her, and she came back to her senses.

“Where did you get this ancient book?”

“I picked it up from a corpse in a secret realm. I can’t understand it anyway... What does Lingxue True Person think?”

“Many of the formation methods inside are unheard of and indeed very profound.”

“Since Lingxue True Person can comprehend its true meaning, it means you are destined for this ancient book. I’ll give it to Lingxue True Person as a gift.”

Jiang Huai’s face was full of submissive cuteness, and Lingxue True Person glanced at him, “Release these fish, and I’ll give you a Snow Spirit Fish.”

Jiang Huai chuckled, releasing all the spirit fish from the net. Lingxue True Person slightly raised her hand, and a plump Snow Spirit Fish was drawn from the lake to Jiang Huai. He happily accepted it, thanked Lingxue True Person with a smile, and then left Lingxue Lake with Chu Xianning.

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On the way back to the courtyard, the rain gradually lessened. Chu Xianning no longer shielded the rain around them, so Jiang Huai held up a bamboo umbrella, covering Chu Xianning underneath.

Chu Xianning looked at him, thought for a moment, but didn’t say anything, and brought up another matter.

“To use an ancient book of formations that even Lingxue True Person, a heavenly-grade formation cultivator, finds novel... in exchange for a Snow Spirit Fish, just to satisfy your appetite, only you would do such a thing.”

“Because Master also likes to eat,” Jiang Huai replied nonchalantly.

But Chu Xianning felt a bit inexplicably petulant at his words. She said softly.

“I remember you also study formations, why not keep it for yourself to study...”

Chu Xianning suddenly felt a touch of emotion, but the next second, what Jiang Huai said blew away her little sentiment.

“That ancient book is a fake, and the formations inside were written by me. I originally planned to sell it to Ziyun Pavilion for money. This time, it was just a convenient favor. It’s no big deal. It only takes half an hour to write another one, actually. Writing it is quite easy. The only slightly troublesome part is aging the book. Lingxue True Person actually noticed it at a glance... It seems I need to study the aging technique further.”

Chu Xianning was silent for more than ten breaths, not knowing what to say.

“Why didn’t you just tell her that the formations were created by you?”

“What if she realizes I’m a formation genius and wants to snatch me away from Master? That would be so troublesome.”

“If you have such talent in formations, going to her would probably mean she’d treat you much better than I do.”

“I wouldn’t. I’m going to stick by Master’s side for the rest of my life and not go anywhere.”

“Little dog.”

“Woof woof woof.”