Chapter 214: Father-in-Law?

Looking at the question and emoji sent by Bie Xuening, Ning Ruo continued to explain.

Ruo: "Creation Foundation Establishment is, at its core, also possessing a trace of world weight."

Ruo: "I gained inspiration from this matter."

Ruo: "I cut off a small portion from the sealed Hun Tian Yi, used your nine killing-sword qi to grind it into its purest essence, and forged it into a Washing Immortal Pool."

Ruo: "You've probably heard of the Breaking Barrier Spirit Liquid—that was a byproduct I obtained while studying the Washing Immortal Pool."

Ruo: "False Foundation Establishment possesses just a hint of the aura of Creation Foundation Establishment."

Ruo: "Use the Ascension Platform to summon talented humans from all realms, then grant them a trace of this aura via the Washing Immortal Pool—thus, the Xuan Realm should recognize it."

Ruo: "But whether it will succeed or not, only Xu Dage's experiment can tell."

After sending this long string of messages, Bie Xuening remained silent for a long time.

She seemed to be estimating the feasibility of this plan.

After a while, Xu Xing and Ning Ruo had passed through the long corridor and returned to the office.

Xu Xing sat down on the sofa.

Ning Ruo sat across from him, her long legs crossed.

At this moment, Bie Xuening finally sent a message.

Guardian Master Jianzu: "This plan does have a certain degree of feasibility."

After carefully calculating for a while, she found that Ning Ruo's "Ascension Plan" indeed had high feasibility.

Ruo: "Don't know yet if it will work—don't tell the other sectmates."

Guardian Master Jianzu: "No need to remind me!"

Guardian Master Jianzu: "I'm not the type to gossip!"

A few seconds later, just as Ning Ruo was about to put away her phone, another message arrived.

Guardian Master Jianzu: "Is your junior brother with you right now?"

Ruo: "Yes."

Click!

Ning Ruo immediately picked up her phone and took a photo of Xu Xing across from her.

"?"

Ruo: "/image"

Ruo: "Right across from me."

Guardian Master Jianzu: "Who asked you to send a photo!"

Guardian Master Jianzu: "/incomprehensible"

Guardian Master Jianzu: "/pointing with finger"

Guardian Master Jianzu: "/spitting out sword qi yellow duck"

Ning Ruo had no interest in meme warfare—that was something only Master Mei Zu would do.

Speaking of Master Mei Zu…

She exited the chat with Bie Xuening, stood up, and walked over to Xu Xing's side.

"I just realized—I haven't added Xu Dage as a friend yet."

Master Mei Zu had mentioned this in the group before.

Hmm, yes, we should add each other.

Xu Xing took out his phone and asked casually, "Why did you just take a photo of me, Ning Ruo?"

"Sent it to the Master Jianzu."

Sent to his senior sister? Quickly, the two added each other as friends.

Looking at the nickname "Fugitive Old Ancestor," Ning Ruo's bright eyes trembled slightly.

"Did the Master Jianzu come up with this for you?"

"Yes."

"It's quite fitting."

"I think so too."

Eventually, Ning Ruo changed her label to "Xu Dage."

Xu Xing didn't change anything—nothing could be more suitable than "Ruo."

After adding each other as friends, Ning Ruo didn't return to her original seat; instead, she sat right beside Xu Xing.

"Will Xu Dage summon Sister Wan Zhu?"

Among all those who remained in Qing Xu, Sister Wan Zhu was undoubtedly the one who knew everything best.

"Not yet."

Xu Xing's gaze pierced through layers of barriers and saw the three by the Ice Carousel.

Yuan sat on one side; Sister Wan Zhu and Ming Yu sat on the other.

Though there were three of them, they conversed cheerfully, the atmosphere far from awkward.

Better not disturb my fellow countryman right now.

"The timing isn't quite right."

Ning Ruo glanced over: "True."

…………Evening.

In the sky of Ling Yin Fang's inner gate heavenly realm, heavy snow began falling again.

Inside the elegant courtyard.

The snowman, nearly five meters tall, had melted halfway, and Chi Jiuyu was preparing to rebuild it with her life blade.

But since the snow had only just begun to fall, progress was slow.

Just as Chi Jiuyu was busy, three figures arrived outside the small courtyard.

"Sister Jiuyu, what are you busy with?"

"Huh?" Chi Jiuyu turned toward the voice. "Oh, it's Sister Ning and the others!"

The newcomers were Ning Wan Zhu, Ming Yu, and Yuan.

After learning today that this was Xu Xing's residence, Yuan came to make his final farewell.

"Is the Master Jianzu here?" Ming Yu asked.

"Yes, yes! Not only is Uncle here, but the Elder Lingzu is here too."

Indeed, Ning Ruo had come again, just as last night, carrying two spirit fish.

"Let's go, let's go." Chi Jiuyu clapped her hands. "I'll take you inside first."

The Elder Lingzu (Master) is here too?

The three exchanged glances, each surprised.

Following Chi Jiuyu, the three entered the house.

"Uncle, Sister Ning and the others are here!"

Yuan walked last, watching the three ahead, and for some reason felt a strange tension in his chest.

In the parlor, they saw Xu Xing and Ning Ruo seated beside a warm stove, gazing at them.

"Master, Master Jianzu." That was Ning Wan Zhu.

"Elder Lingzu, Master Jianzu." That was Ming Yu.

"Greetings, Elder Lingzu, Sword…"

Yuan had barely spoken half the phrase when Xu Xing interrupted him.

"No formalities—sit down."

He didn't want to hear his only fellow townsman call him "Ancestor"—it felt strange.

Hearing this, the three each found seats.

Chi Jiuyu, however, ran outside again to resume her work.

For a moment, the atmosphere inside the room grew odd.

Especially Yuan, who felt like sitting on needles, tense inside.

How to put it…

If forced to explain, he felt the same nervousness as meeting his future father-in-law for the first time.

After all, his fellow townsman was the one the Elder Lingzu favored, and the Elder Lingzu was Wan Zhu's master—when you added it all up…

His fellow townsman really could be considered his future father-in-law! Xu Xing: "…"

What nonsense is he thinking?

I treat you as a fellow townsman, and you treat me as your future father-in-law?!

Xu Xing's eyebrow twitched.

"Yuan, shall we go somewhere else to talk?"

The atmosphere here was too strange.

Yuan blinked, then nodded. "Alright!"

Instantly, the two vanished.

Ning Wan Zhu and Ming Yu watched this, their gazes dimming.

They both knew clearly: Yuan had come to say his final farewell—he would not return.

"You were already long gone; now you are merely a fragment of spirit. Calm your hearts," Ning Ruo said softly.

Ming Yu lowered her eyes in silence; Ning Wan Zhu gave a slight nod.

"I understand, Master."

Both knew well what Yuan was like—they had anticipated this moment upon meeting.

But knowing it and facing it were different—when the parting came, their hearts still ached.

"After the Cang Clan is resolved, you will meet again."

After all, they were her disciples—Ning Ruo added one more sentence.

It was not false: if the Ascension Plan succeeded, and Yuan survived the journey home, they would meet again.

"Mm."

I'm stuck in writing—I need to organize my outline.

Tonight may only be one chapter.

Depending on circumstances, if there's no extra update, I'll make it up tomorrow.

Sorry (End of Chapter)