A ginseng sprout extended a tender leaf, pointing towards the sky. Its large eyes were fixed on the heavens. "I can feel it, there's something good there."
"Something good?"
Xiao Zhao, with his wide eyes, had transformed into human form and leaned against the window. He was still holding a fruit. "How come I don't see anything good?"
The ginseng sprout stuck out its tongue and licked its lips. A tender leaf pressed against its chest. "I feel there's something good there. If we could go and take a look, perhaps we could discover something."
It was a ginseng sprout. Being a plant, its five senses were different from those of humans.
Xiao Zhao stared at the distant sky for a long time but found nothing.
"Since you can sense something good there, let's go and see. We haven't had a proper stroll around Jinling since we arrived. Why not take advantage of this free time and explore?"
A clear, crisp female voice drifted over.
Feng Ninghe gracefully dismounted from the bed, her beautiful eyes slightly raised as she glanced towards the sky.
The ginseng sprout sensed something. For it, this might be an opportunity.
The beast and the sprout instantly rejoiced.
Xiao Zhao finished the fruit in his hand in a few bites, his sapphire eyes showing a hint of anticipation. "Master, let's go for a stroll quickly. I'm curious to see if there are any novelties in Jinling."
In the courtyard.
Bai Niannian held a long sword, her figure darting swiftly through the yard.
In a moment, she stopped her movements, sitting on a stone stool with a hint of annoyance. "Why can't I perform this move?"
Feng Ninghe walked over slowly from the side and said in a low voice, "It's because your method of circulating energy is incorrect. Circulate the spiritual energy from your dantian, and then try to gather the energy using the Baihui acupoint."
The moment the female voice fell, Bai Niannian sensed something. Her eyes lit up instantly, and she wielded her sword according to Feng Ninghe's instructions.
The long sword descended, and a sharp blade slashed fiercely towards the ground!
Several sword marks appeared on the ground.
Bai Niannian quickly sheathed her sword, a smile blooming on her cheeks. "Master, you are truly amazing. With just a few words, you've solved the problem I was facing! This sword technique is an ancestral heirloom of my Bai family, and I've been practicing it for a long time!"
Facing the praise, Feng Ninghe lightly shook her head dismissively and casually took out a cultivation manual. "Read this manual more. It will help you with your cultivation."
Upon seeing the characters on the manual, Bai Niannian's expression changed. She tightly clutched the manual in her hands. "This... this is the Jingxin Jue! It's rumored that this book is priceless!"
The cultivation method described in the Jingxin Jue helps to calm the mind. When using techniques, circulating energy with this method doubles the effectiveness.
For cultivators, a good cultivation method can save them from taking many detours.
Xiao Zhao tilted his head slightly with a hint of pride, his expression composed. "This book is indeed priceless, but it's nothing to Master."
Master was the Empress of Lin Kingdom, with control over the national treasury.
Bai Niannian, as if she had found a treasure, placed the book into her spatial pouch.
Feng Ninghe changed the subject. "We've just arrived and haven't explored Jinling yet. Let's have a good look around today."
Bai Niannian nodded without hesitation. "It's good to become more familiar with Jinling. That way, if anything happens, we can escape quickly."
Understanding the terrain would allow them to know the fastest escape routes.
Feng Xing, who walked over from the side, had a look of helplessness on his face. "With absolute strength, escape is impossible. Only by improving one's power is the truth."
He also clenched his fist in secret at this moment.
Stepping into Jinling, he finally understood how insignificant he was.
His cultivation was simply not enough to be noticed in Jinling.
A moment later, Feng Xing seemed to sense something. His eyes lit up, and he circled Xiao Zhao with a hint of surprise. "The pair of horns on your forehead have disappeared!"
Xiao Zhao in front of him looked no different from an ordinary child.
As long as he didn't use spiritual energy or reveal his aura, no one would ever discover Xiao Zhao's true identity.
Xiao Zhao chuckled. His bright face showed an arrogant expression, and he said with a slight boast, "Master's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and my cultivation has also improved. This kind of change is easy for me!"
He was naturally skilled at transformation. Let alone hiding his horns, he could even transform into someone else without being detected.
Feng Ninghe glanced at the people in front of her and strode forward. "Let's go, let's go to the streets and have a look."
The ginseng sprout entwined around her wrist couldn't help but call out, "Master, go in this direction! There's definitely something good there!"
Willow Face Sect, another courtyard.
Si Jianye and Su Hongxiu were playing chess.
Yesterday's events involving Feng Ninghe had caused them to stop their game halfway.
This morning, they gathered again to play chess.
The atmosphere in the courtyard became inexplicably tense and uncomfortable.
Su Xian, who came to deliver tea, shivered and quickly retreated.
These two seemed determined to decide a winner...
On the bustling street, several figures were moving rapidly.
Jinling was more prosperous than Ligguo. The spiritual energy here was dense and strong, and even most of the food contained spiritual energy.
Those who could enter Jinling were all cultivators, unlike Ligguo, where there were still ordinary people.
Xiao Zhao's hands were already piled with food, and his sapphire eyes were still scanning the surroundings.
Feng Ninghe looked up at the sky.
The sky was as usual, with no anomalies. However, the ginseng sprout entwined around her wrist became increasingly excited. "Master! Let's walk faster! I can feel that we are getting closer to something good!"
"Feng Ninghe! What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here!"
Suddenly, a sharp female voice rang out from not far away.
The voice was extremely piercing.
Feng Ninghe instinctively reached up and gently rubbed her ears. Her beautiful brows rose freely, and a hint of coldness lingered between them.
Bai Niannian quickly turned her head to look.
She saw a woman in purple robes striding forward. The woman's delicate face was filled with anger, and a large group of disciples followed behind her.
"Mei Ziling?"
Bai Niannian called out the woman's name, her gaze wary as she looked at her. "What do you want?"
Mei Ziling tilted her head proudly, staring at Feng Ninghe with arrogance. "That question should be asked of Feng Ninghe! She pretended to have evidence of the mastermind behind Di Wenbin's murder, but it turns out she was lying!"
"Feng Ninghe is truly insidious, using tricks to make Senior Sister Mei leave the Willow Face Sect and stop causing trouble! In reality, she has no evidence at all!"
"If you ask me, she's just crying thief! The real murderer is her! The so-called evidence is just to stall for time!"
The disciples of the Xuanqing Sect chattered incessantly, glaring at Feng Ninghe.
The commotion from last night had already become common knowledge.
They believed that Feng Ninghe was trying to stall for time, which was why she had orchestrated this entire affair.
Mei Ziling's eyes blazed with ferocity. Her gaze seemed as if it wanted to tear Feng Ninghe apart. She stared fixedly at Feng Ninghe. "Since I've run into you today, you won't be leaving safely! Leave your life behind!"