Chapter 177 Return

The next day, the trio boarded a plane and returned to Jiangbin City.

Their first stop was Xia Yan's house, where Jiang Xiao saw Aunt Zhou again. Now that he thought about it, Aunt Zhou was a witness when he first embarked on the path of becoming an Awakened.

Upon seeing him again, Aunt Zhou was particularly enthusiastic, constantly muttering about how successful the siblings had become, and then she cooked a big meal for the three youngsters.

The siblings enjoyed a hearty meal, and in the evening, they returned to their own home.

After half a year, they returned to a dusty home.

In order to go to bed as soon as possible, Jiang Xiao, as the bait in the Calamity Shadow World, killed the sparring partner, Master Jin Lü. After all, they would soon be entering the Snow Plains, and the bait would have to come out sooner or later, and Jin Lü would have to be eliminated sooner or later.

The three (or two?) of them cleaned from 7 p.m. to almost 11 p.m. before they finally got the house clean. However, for Han Jiangxue, it was not up to par, and they would have to continue cleaning tomorrow.

During the cleaning process, Han Jiangxue really couldn't get used to seeing the two "rascals" together.

One held a mop, the other carried a bucket; one wiped the windows, the other handed over a rag...

Especially when the two of them wrung out the sheets together, the scene was incredibly bizarre when they finally made the bed.

The two of them were essentially one person, so there was no communication at all. They had a tacit understanding like a married couple, no, even married couples didn't have this kind of tacit understanding...

When they were putting things away at the end, the Jiang Xiao on the left just asked where to put something, and the Jiang Xiao on the right asked if he should throw it away.

Han Jiangxue held her forehead with one hand, rubbing her temples with her thumb and ring finger. She really couldn't tell who was who. Fortunately, Jiang Xiao and the Bait Jiang Xiao wore different clothes, which was the only way Han Jiangxue could tell them apart.

After the cleaning was over, Han Jiangxue stood at the door of the training room (formerly her parents' master bedroom), watching the two Jiang Xiaos making a bed on the floor. She couldn't help but ask, "Are you sleeping here?"

Jiang Xiao casually said, "The bait will return to the Calamity Shadow World in a while."

Han Jiangxue obviously didn't understand and said, "Wouldn't it be better for him to sleep here? It's so dark there."

Jiang Xiao smiled and explained again, "We're both me, so don't feel like it's unfair or anything. This is my own decision for myself. I already cleaned up that room during winter break for Er Wei. You saw the big bed I bought before. I'd better not sleep in her bed."

Han Jiangxue was silent for a long time, then nodded thoughtfully, "Oh."

Jiang Xiao sighed and said, "I'm tired, really tired. I can rest for a while. It's not the same having two of me at home. I'll move a mattress in later and sleep like a log."

Rest was mainly to prepare for the Snow Plains in a few days. Jiang Xiao felt that he deserved this kind of rest.

Han Jiangxue whispered, "I left Chimey at Xia Yan's house. I'll bring it back tomorrow and put it in to accompany you."

Finally, Han Jiangxue had changed her mind.

Jiang Xiao smiled and said, "They can't possibly like that kind of environment. No matter how beautiful the starry sky is, you'll get tired of it if you look at it too much. They like the sunshine."

Han Jiangxue said softly, "Their feelings are not within my consideration. I don't care."

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao scratched his head. She was indeed too good to him. Sometimes, Jiang Xiao would even have the illusion that Han Jiangxue was a gentle, warm person.

In fact, everyone who came into contact with Han Jiangxue knew that she was a bit indifferent and not easy to get along with.

Jiang Xiao changed the subject and said, "Let's take stock of the Star Beads in a while. I have my Star Beads sorted into boxes. I've gained a lot this semester."

Han Jiangxue's lips curled up slightly, "Then let's sleep counting Star Beads."

Jiang Xiao raised his eyebrows. Was that a bit romantic?

Jiang Xiao's so-called considerable gains, if measured by quality, were the most impressive from the World Cup championship reward Star Beads.

If measured by quantity... Jiang Xiao had many, many Ghastly Monk Star Beads.

Although he didn't acquire many Star Beads during the selection competition in order to compete for speed, Jiang Xiao killed many Ghastly Monks when he was adapting to the competition venue in Xu Du City.

Jiang Xiao came to the living room, found a suitable place, parallel to the ceiling, and opened the 3x3 Calamity Shadow World space door.

This was also the reason why Jiang Xiao had to kill Jin Lü before the bait dared to come out to clean.

The same was true of the previous World Cup. After the explosion of Planet George, the threat of death spread to the Bait Jiang Xiao in the Calamity Shadow World. After the bait was dismembered by the sparring master, Jiang Xiao hurriedly opened the teleportation door again. After entering, he found the Ghastly Monks eating the corpse, and Jiang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

There was a reason for all of this, because Jiang Xiao's Star Beads were all in the Calamity Shadow World. Although the important ones were all with Han Jiangxue, the dozens of newly acquired Ghastly Monk Star Beads were all with Jiang Xiao. It would be fine if the bait was there, but what if the Star Beads were absorbed by the sparring partners?

The siblings took stock: 5 Fallen Shadow Witch Star Beads, 1 White Mountain Mist Star Bead, 11 Ancient Martial Bow General Star Beads, 1 Behemoth Flame Master Star Bead, 6 White Mountain Snow Feather Star Beads, 8 Void Calamity Shadow Star Beads, 3 Black Sky's End Star Beads, and... 7 Jin Lü Star Beads, 6 Yi Lü Star Beads, 18 Yin Lü Star Beads, 17 Cao Lü Star Beads.

Jiang Xiao told Han Jiangxue about his plan. He wanted to try to upgrade the bait to diamond quality and see what the effect would be.

The White Ghoul Witch Star Bead originally cost around 200,000, and after Jiang Xiao's efforts, he successfully doubled the price of the White Ghoul Witch Star Bead. To this day, countless poor families were cursing Jiang Xiao.

Because they couldn't afford Star Beads...

In fact, many people had talked about this on Weibo, but later, Jiang Xiao participated in the World Cup and people's attention shifted.

Moreover, even if they could afford White Ghoul Witch Star Beads, it was another matter whether they could buy them. Jiang Xiao's savings were simply not enough to squander. He needed a large number of White Ghoul Witch Star Beads, and it was unrealistic to buy them with money.

He could only continue to team up with Er Wei to farm the Snow Plains Sacred Ruins.

Han Jiangxue just felt sorry for Jiang Xiao. He was so tired, but he was determined to go to the trials again. No wonder he grew so fast.

This time, Han Jiangxue requested to go to the Snow Plains Sacred Ruins with Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao didn't agree at first. He wanted Little Jiangxue to rest more, but Han Jiangxue's attitude was very firm. Jiang Xiao thought that if he was only looking at it from the perspective of farming Star Beads, Han Jiangxue's presence should greatly improve Jiang Xiao's Star Bead farming efficiency.

Well... he would discuss it with Er Wei.

......

On August 5th, Er Wei finally came!

That morning, Han Jiangxue was invited out shopping by Xia Yan. Jiang Xiao was afraid of attracting too much attention, so he didn't go to help them attract attention.

He didn't know if the two of them could go shopping like ordinary people, or if they would be surrounded and asked for autographs.

Jiang Xiao was playing "Minecraft" on that broken computer, fighting wits and courage with the Creeper with a wooden pickaxe in his hand, when he heard the sound of the door opening.

Jiang Xiao was stunned for a moment. What happened? Little Jiangxue had only left half an hour ago?

Jiang Xiao ran out quickly. On the computer, the Creeper exploded directly, and the screen turned red...

The person who came in at the door, however, made Jiang Xiao secretly stunned.

Looking at the huge figure, Jiang Xiao asked foolishly, "Where did you get the key?"

Er Wei threw the key ring on the tray at the door, did not speak, just looked at Jiang Xiao quietly.

"Hello?" Jiang Xiao waved at Er Wei, who was close at hand.

Er Wei, however, beckoned to Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao walked forward suspiciously, but Er Wei pressed his head with one hand and rubbed it hard. A hoarse voice followed, "You did a good job."

Jiang Xiao hurriedly took a few steps back, looking at Er Wei with dissatisfaction. It was good, but why did you pat me?

I thought you were going to kiss and hug me and lift me up, what a waste of emotion...

Er Wei looked at Jiang Xiao's aggrieved look that he dared not speak out, and the stiff lines on her face eased a little. She put on her slippers, stepped into the house, and went straight to Jiang Xiao's former single bedroom.

As soon as she opened the door, Er Wei was stunned. There was only a bookshelf in this room, with books on it, as well as the honors, trophies, and photos that Jiang Xiao had won during his high school years.

There was an extra wooden wardrobe, which looked valuable.

And what was even more valuable was the huge double bed, which was next to the north window. From a visual point of view, it almost occupied two-thirds of the room...

The sky blue sheets and quilt looked very comfortable.

And Er Wei, had already recalled the scene when she used to nestle on Jiang Xiao's single bed to sleep every day.

Er Wei stepped in, put her handbag on the bedside table, and sat on the big bed, trying to sit up and down, and said in a hoarse voice, "You bought it."

Jiang Xiao snorted and leaned against the door frame, "The female tyrant bullies the market, takes over the nest, and I dare not resist, so I can only swallow my anger."

There was finally a hint of a smile on Er Wei's face, "You fulfilled your promise to them. Now, you have a story that you can tell."

Jiang Xiao walked in and sat on the bed, "It's time for the next story. I hope my life is a collection of stories."

Er Wei, "You want to go to the Snow Plains again to upgrade the Blessing and Bait levels."

Jiang Xiao啧啧 marvelled, "How do you know? Why not Zhong Ling, Cheng Yin? Yearning, Dawn? These Star Beads are also in Beijiang Province, oh?"

Er Wei shook her head, "I remember your eagerness for the Snow Plains trip last time. Your goal is to upgrade the bait, to explore the upper latitudes."

Wow!

You know me so well?

Er Wei, "So I'm back."

Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, "I want to focus on farming Star Beads and upgrading Star Technique quality as the main task, and training as the secondary task. I plan to bring Han Jiangxue with me."

Er Wei, "Okay."

As Er Wei said this, she reached out and took the black handbag, picked up a Star Bead from it with her slender fingers, and handed it to Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao took it, and a piece of information appeared in his mind: Void Calamity Shadow Star Bead...

Jiang Xiao: !!!

Don't look at Er Wei with few words, but she really gets things done!

This Star Bead was a crucial one. Jiang Xiao couldn't help but feel a little excited, "Thank you, that's great!"

Er Wei reached out and gently rubbed Jiang Xiao's head, her cold eyes filled with appreciation and admiration, "You deserve it."

Jiang Xiao nodded repeatedly, not caring about much else. What wonderful effects would diamond-level Time-Space Gap and Calamity Shadow World have?

Finally! It's going to be diamond!

Jiang Xiao got up and walked out, "Your toiletries are all prepared new in the bathroom, and the clothes in the closet were also newly bought for you by Han Jiangxue."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiao stood at the door of the room, turned to look at Er Wei, and said, "You take a bath first, I'll study the Star Beads, and I'll tell you about the story of me digging a corner for you later."

Er Wei, "Dig a corner."

Jiang Xiao's voice gradually faded away, "Ah, that guy originally wanted to go to the Shattered Mountain Army or the Pioneers, but I tempted him to join the Night Watch Army. That girl is arrogant and condescending. I'm thinking of throwing her into your hands to hone her. She's a good material, and the arrogance of her character is directly proportional to her output ability."

Er Wei casually "hmm"-ed, got up and came to the wardrobe, opened the cabinet door, and her expression was slightly strange.

She wasn't quite sure if this pile of denim hot pants was bought by Han Jiangxue or Jiang Xiao...