The pain in her lower abdomen was like a knife scraping, yet she managed to remain composed as she said to Immortal Xu, "Master, there's nothing for us here. We should return to the manor."
While others couldn't sense Feng Ninghe's abnormality, Immortal Xu and Xiao Zhao could.
Xiao Zhao scurried anxiously on her shoulder, its fluffy body nuzzling her neck, attempting to alleviate her pain.
Old Man Xu's gaze deepened as he grabbed her shoulder with one hand and tugged Xiao Zhao with the other, "Let's go back for drinks and meat!"
As he spoke, a gust of wind seemed to sweep through.
After they left, several bottles of fast-acting healing medicine appeared in the Great Elder's arms.
The healing medicine refined by Immortal Xu was naturally extraordinary.
The Great Elder immediately poured out the pills from the bottles and had the injured clan members take them.
However, Feng Guangyao, who was severely injured, could not be healed by just taking this healing medicine.
Seeing this, people from other families couldn't help but envy the Feng family for receiving support from Immortal Xu.
At the Zhenguo Duke's manor, Feng Ninghe returned to her room.
She was completely naked, soaking in a bathtub.
The water in the tub was stained red with streaks of blood.
This blood was seeping out from Feng Ninghe's body.
The medicinal effect of the Blue Cherry Grass was too potent, and her current body could not withstand it.
If an ordinary person at this cultivation stage were to rashly consume the Blue Cherry Grass, they would surely explode and die.
However, Feng Ninghe possessed a secret technique that could slow down the medicinal effect of the Blue Cherry Grass within her body, absorbing all its essence.
This process was somewhat risky, and refining the essence of the Blue Cherry Grass was also extremely torturous.
Yet, even so, she remained silent.
After an unknown amount of time, the blood that had been seeping from her skin began to scab over, and no new blood flowed out.
Feng Ninghe's tightly furrowed brow also relaxed slightly.
She felt the pressure and bloating in her lower abdomen dissipate, replaced by a powerful spiritual energy swirling in her dantian. Her body also felt incredibly light.
Her cultivation had clearly broken through.
However, this level was still far from enough.
As if thinking of something, she scooped a bottle of spiritual water from her spatial jade bracelet and drank it.
The water had a faint, sweet taste.
This was because the previous towering sapling had infused its essence into the pond water.
A stream of cool spiritual energy coursed through her body, healing her injuries.
Xiao Zhao and Immortal Xu knew that Feng Ninghe was still in the process of breakthrough. They wandered the streets for a while before returning to the Zhenguo Duke's manor.
Before they even stepped into the manor, Xiao Zhao seemed to sense something. Its eyes widened, and it waddled rapidly in a certain direction.
"Xiao Zhao, where are you going?"
Seeing Xiao Zhao bolt away, Immortal Xu quickly followed.
Xiao Zhao whimpered a few times and arrived in front of a little girl.
The girl was slightly thin, with bright, watery eyes. Two cute little pigtails were tied on her head.
"It's you!"
Seeing Xiao Zhao, Si Xin Xin's face lit up with a smile, her pigtails bouncing.
She reached out her small hand and quickly hugged Xiao Zhao, affectionately stroking its fur.
Xiao Zhao excitedly rubbed its round body against Si Xin Xin, "Are you here to find Master?"
Si Xin Xin shook her head like a drum, looking around anxiously, "I want to find the pretty sister, but I ran away. If I'm found, I'll be taken back."
Xiao Zhao blinked its sapphire eyes, a hint of slyness flashing within them, "How about I help you?"
Si Xin Xin's eyes brightened, "Can you really help me?"
Xiao Zhao chuckled. It jumped down from Si Xin Xin's arms and shook its body.
Its arms and legs began to lengthen, and its body grew larger.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into Si Xin Xin's appearance, even mimicking the little pigtails on her head.
Si Xin Xin, afraid she was mistaken, rubbed her eyes with her small hands. Her childish voice was filled with astonishment, "So amazing! You... you've become exactly like me!"
Xiao Zhao tilted its head and smiled sweetly, its voice now indistinguishable from Si Xin Xin's.
"This is my talent. Even your own father wouldn't be able to tell us apart!"
Si Xin Xin saw hope, her bright eyes filled with anticipation, "This way I can see the pretty sister, but if you become me, I'll be taken back."
Xiao Zhao was unconcerned, "Hehe, I'm agile and can change size. No one can trap me. How about we switch for three days? We'll switch back secretly after three days."
The two little ones had already reached an agreement.
Immortal Xu instinctively furrowed his brow, looking at the two identical little figures with unease, "This isn't quite right, is it?"
Xiao Zhao quickly nudged Si Xin Xin, "Old Man Xu, hurry up and take her inside. It's just a few days, it won't matter."
While Old Man Xu hesitated, Si Xin Xin, impatient, pulled her short legs and ran towards the Zhenguo Duke's manor.
Seeing this, Old Man Xu could only follow quickly.
As soon as they left, Xiao Zhao's small arm was grabbed by a large hand.
"Miss."
"If young master doesn't see you when he returns, he'll be furious. You've been out for most of the day, you've played enough. You haven't even looked at the Dan Dao Jue, and we need to go back."
This was Ah Xi's voice.
Xiao Zhao recognized Ah Xi.
It didn't resist, allowing Ah Xi to drag its arm away.
If it remembered correctly, the Dan Dao Jue was a long-lost treasure.
It was a sure win to take a look before returning!
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Feng Ninghe had just changed her clothes and walked out of the room when a figure pounced towards her.
"Pretty sister!"
Feng Ninghe felt her thigh being hugged tightly. She looked down and saw two little pigtails swaying.
When the little person raised her delicate, carved face,
Feng Ninghe finally recognized who it was.
Her beautiful face showed surprise, "Xin Xin, why are you here?"
Old Man Xu explained the whole story.
Si Xin Xin greedily sniffed the fragrance on Feng Ninghe, then raised her small head, looking at her pleadingly.
...
"What?"
"Xiao Zhao transformed into Xin Xin's appearance and replaced her to go back?"
Upon hearing the story, Feng Ninghe frowned and rejected it, "How can this be?"
If she lost her child, she would be anxious and worried. Even if Xiao Zhao impersonated Xin Xin, it wasn't the real person.
Si Xin Xin's eyes reddened, tears welling up wildly, "Pretty sister, don't send me back. My father is a blockhead. He only watches me strictly and doesn't even let me walk on the street."
"Other children can be carefree and happy, but I, at such a young age, have heavy responsibilities and must study diligently every day."
Si Xin Xin's words moved Feng Ninghe slightly. She subconsciously sized up the little girl in front of her.
The little girl pouted her red lips, her eyes full of grievance. Her small hands tightly clutched Feng Ninghe's sleeve.
"Pretty sister, please keep me for a few days."