Chapter 30: She Was My Partner (1/2)

During the days of waiting for Meng Cangran’s news, Ning Wuxie continued his silent cultivation.

Even the invitation from Qin Jiuyou to shoot another “work” was rejected; there was no time.

Before entering the mountain, he needed to reach the Spirit Condensing Realm; otherwise, the Heavenly Heart Sword Formation would be useless!

“Brother, are you still cultivating? Come play with me.”

Xuan’er stretched her small hands from behind and hung onto Ning Wuxie’s back like a koala.

Feeling the two soft and delicate lumps behind him, Ning Wuxie still could not adapt and quickly pushed Xuan’er away.

“Don’t make trouble, Xuan’er.” He straightened his face and pretended to be serious, “Boys and girls should keep their distance. You are now an adult like me!”

“What’s wrong with being an adult? No matter how grown-up you are, you are still my brother.” Xuan’er puffed out her small chest, speaking confidently.

Since no longer being a little girl, this little girl had become more articulate day by day, and sometimes her rebuttals could leave Ning Wuxie momentarily speechless.

“Then brother, tell me how adults express their feelings!”

Xuan’er circled around Ning Wuxie, looking up at him like a little kitten, then suddenly darted under his arm and lay on his lap.

The young girl arched her delicate white body backward, stretching in the most alluring pose, while Xuan’er looked at Ning Wuxie with an innocent and pure expression.

Ning Wuxie averted his gaze, feeling a bit flustered as he stammered, “Uh… the way adults express their feelings is different from how you do…”

“Then hurry and tell me, we will express our feelings like adults from now on!”

Xuan’er rubbed Ning Wuxie’s arm affectionately.

Looking at Xuan’er, who had already developed a somewhat mature appearance and body, along with her pair of lively and innocent big eyes, Ning Wuxie felt a wave of dizziness.

“…Forget it, come here for a hug.”

Ning Wuxie gave up struggling and chose to give Xuan’er a hug to appease her.

Holding the warm and soft little cutie in his arms, Ning Wuxie informed her about the possibility of going out for a while in the coming months.

He told Xuan’er that he had left her seventy thousand spirit stones, and the living expenses in Hermit Valley were enough for a year. If he did not return for a long time, she could go find Elder Xuanji.

Without warning, the previously bright Xuan’er instantly darkened, her expression resembling someone who had just committed a murder.

“Does brother not want me anymore?”

Her eyes were vacant as she stared blankly at Ning Wuxie, her lips trembling slightly, making Ning Wuxie feel uneasy.

“No, no, it’s just a plan… If Xuan’er is unwilling, I will take Xuan’er with me!”

Only then did Xuan’er’s expression improve a bit, tears welling up in her eyes as she pounced into Ning Wuxie’s arms, holding him tightly. Ning Wuxie had to comfort her for quite a while.

It seemed that leaving Xuan’er alone at home was not an option; the little girl could hardly bear to be away for an afternoon, let alone for several months.

Xuan’er’s earlier expression truly frightened Ning Wuxie, reminiscent of the first time he saw her in the cold and messy slum.

That pitiful, stubborn look, filled with fear and hatred towards the world.

In the following days, Ning Wuxie no longer mentioned this matter but began to prepare more.

For instance, masks to conceal his identity, protective soft armor, wilderness survival gear, and so on… all prepared for Xuan’er.

After saving for nearly half a month, the threshold of the Spirit Condensing Realm was finally touched by Ning Wuxie!

Nine strands of Heavenly Dao True Essence spun, emitting a unique blood aura belonging to Ning Wuxie.

Under the wrapping of spiritual power, this aura surged into Ning Wuxie’s mind, merging seamlessly with his thoughts.

Ultimately, after a long period of brewing, Ning Wuxie officially broke through to the Spirit Condensing Realm!

A strand of grayish-blue Spirit Body floated within him.

This was his Spirit Body, the foundational power for controlling magical treasures like flying swords! The grayish-blue color indicated that it was the primordial stone bamboo soul!

Ning Wuxie’s Spirit Body extended, clearly observing every blade of grass and tree in the small courtyard, but the Absolute Cloud Negative Qi Array prevented it from extending beyond the courtyard.

He then directed his thoughts toward the sword gifted to him by Elder Xuanji on the table.

Clang—

At the moment the Spirit Body infused into it, the spirit sword suddenly emitted a joyful sword cry!

This startled Xuan’er, who was lying beside him, causing her to sit up abruptly.

The strand of sword intent within Ning Wuxie came alive, resonating instantly with the spirit sword!

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