Xingyun couldn't help but speak up immediately,
"But wife, this saber is... mmph, mmph."
Xingyun's mouth was swiftly covered by Xuan Yi.
Nian Jiaojiao looked at the two in confusion,
"This saber? What's wrong with this saber?"
Nan Qing spoke calmly,
"Third brother means, your saber looks very powerful!"
Nian Jiaojiao nodded with satisfaction.
Yuchuan and Tongzi Yao, who were present, also offered their praise at the opportune moment.
Xuan Yi, Nan Qing, and Xingyun, being the insiders among them, exchanged glances, understanding the meaning in each other's eyes.
After being out for so long, the greatest reward they received was this... pig-slaughtering knife...
This matter must be kept secret!
...
Nian Jiaojiao glanced at her husbands and patted the wooden box on her right, saying mysteriously,
"Guess what's inside this wooden box?"
The others couldn't guess.
However, it definitely wasn't a zither or chess set; such artifacts would at least be of the Spirit Driving realm.
Nan Qing said at this moment,
"It should be chosen based on the strength of the energy."
Upon hearing this, Nian Jiaojiao immediately gave Nan Qing a thumbs-up.
"You understand me, Nan Qing."
As she opened the wooden box, she said,
"I chose one for defense and one for offense, a perfect combination of attack and defense!"
However, when Nian Jiaojiao took out the artifacts, everyone's expressions froze.
Xingyun was the first to speak,
"Wife, wife, this looks like a tortoise shell?" And it's a green-shelled turtle...
Nian Jiaojiao tapped the tortoise shell, which emitted a dull thud.
"Yes, listen to this sound, how sturdy it is!
When enemies come, you can drive it, and it can cover all six of you at once. Moreover, other artifacts of the same level can only be used two or three times, but this one can be used five times!"
"But, but..."
Xingyun felt that the green-shelled tortoise shell looked very displeasing to the eye.
But before Xingyun could finish, Nian Jiaojiao smiled at the five of them and said,
"Who will keep it?"
They looked at each other, but no one spoke.
Nian Jiaojiao forcibly placed the tortoise shell into Nan Qing's arms,
"Since you guessed a bit earlier, I'll entrust this defensive artifact to you. Your wife believes you can maximize its effectiveness!"
Nan Qing immediately shoved the wooden box into Xingyun's hands.
"Third brother, you are the youngest and deserve the most protection."
Xingyun looked down at the wooden box.
Although he didn't like it much, he suddenly felt a little touched...
He looked at Nan Qing with teary eyes, "Second brother..."
Nan Qing turned his head away, no longer looking at him.
Xuan Yi helplessly held his forehead.
So many years have passed, why has Third Brother only grown in age?
Nian Jiaojiao looked at the "brotherly harmony" scene with satisfaction, nodding repeatedly in her heart.
Next, she opened the second wooden box. Inside was a delicate small sword, only palm-sized.
Upon seeing this artifact, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, something normal...
After discussions, the small sword was entrusted to Yuchuan.
Once the artifacts were distributed, Nian Jiaojiao announced her decision to take on another mission.
Hearing about a new mission, Xingyun looked eager.
However, Nian Jiaojiao said sternly,
"This time, I've decided. I will go alone, without anyone."
Considering that this mission involved the Black Lotus Sect and the situation was more complex, acting alone would be more convenient.
"But, but I..."
Xingyun was about to say something but was held back by Nan Qing.
At this moment, Yuchuan asked,
"Wife, when do you plan to depart?"
Nian Jiaojiao looked at the five people gazing at her, hesitated for a moment, and then said,
"I'll depart tomorrow morning."
After Nian Jiaojiao spoke, the husbands had different thoughts.
Her gaze swept across their faces, and she said,
"Since I'm not bringing anyone with me this time, to compensate you, how about we all... together tonight?"
As she spoke, a meaningful smile appeared on her face.
Nan Qing was the first to stand up and leave.
After taking a few steps, he turned back and said,
"Third brother, aren't you coming?"
Xingyun looked at Nian Jiaojiao, then at Nan Qing, and hesitated,
"Second brother, actually I want to..."
But with a look from Nan Qing, Xingyun backed down and quickly scurried to Nan Qing's side.
As he passed Nian Jiaojiao, he whispered,
"Wife, then I'll sleep with second brother tonight, sleep with second brother? With second brother..."
Nan Qing said expressionlessly,
"What are you muttering about?"
Xingyun covered his mouth and shook his head, but he kept giving Nian Jiaojiao meaningful glances.
Please keep me!
I want to~
However, Nian Jiaojiao did not receive Xingyun's message. She turned to look at the remaining three husbands.
"What do you say?"
But before Yuchuan and Xuan Yi could speak, Tongzi Yao smiled politely,
"Wife, I'm fine with anything."
Yuchuan glanced at Nian Jiaojiao awkwardly. After much hesitation, he couldn't overcome his own feelings.
"Wife, I'm going to prepare your travel items for tomorrow. You all should rest early."
After saying that, he left, blushing.
After Yuchuan left, Nian Jiaojiao looked at Xuan Yi, who remained standing, with some surprise.
I didn't expect this~ Well done, little Xuan Yi~
Nian Jiaojiao tilted her head in thought, and at the same time, put her arms around both of them, one on each side, and said,
"Alright then, let's rest early today."
Nian Jiaojiao understood Xuan Yi well; often, silence meant consent...
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