Chapter 408: A Night of Joy

After more than an hour, the battle finally came to an end. By this time, Mu Xiaoxiao was so exhausted that she lay sprawled across Lin Zhangqing's chest, unwilling to move even an inch.

In this short span of time, she had transformed from a young girl into a young woman. If she weren't a cultivator with a body far more resilient than an ordinary person's, she surely would have been completely overwhelmed. Most importantly, she didn't want to spoil Lin Zhangqing's mood, so she had endured it in silence, finally holding on until the very end.

Because the battle had been so intense, both of them had nearly exhausted their physical strength. Now, they were quietly savoring the lingering charm, both silent.

After a good while, both of them recovered some of their strength.

Mu Xiaoxiao then spoke up: "Brother Qing! How are you so formidable? It's completely different from what those Senior Sisters said!"

Lin Zhangqing understood that Mu Xiaoxiao had suffered just now, so he explained with a chuckle: "That might have something to do with the fact that I've already entered the threshold of body refining!"

Mu Xiaoxiao asked with some surprise: "You actually also practice body refining techniques? Won't you become big and burly in the future?"

Lin Zhangqing gently patted her smooth back and laughed: "Why? If I were to become big and burly, would you not like me anymore?"

Mu Xiaoxiao giggled, shook her head, and laughed: "I'd like you even if you were big and burly. As long as it's you, I like you! No matter what you become!"

Lin Zhangqing chuckled lightly: "I was just teasing you! My body refining technique belongs to a more refined internal cultivation method."

"It's not one of those clumsy external refining methods, so I won't become big and burly in the future, and I certainly won't become someone you can't recognize ten years from now. You can rest easy on that!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiaoxiao giggled again: "Nonsense, we have a contract between us. No matter how you change, I will still be able to recognize you!"

Lin Zhangqing also knew she would definitely be able to recognize him; he had just been teasing her earlier. However, there were indeed some things he needed to discuss with her now.

He continued: "What are your plans for these ten years? Will you stay at the Immortal Sound Sect, or will you return to Nine Peaks Mountain?"

Mu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment before speaking: "I think I'll stay at the Immortal Sound Sect for now! If I were to return to Nine Peaks Mountain all by myself, I wouldn't know a single soul there, and there would be no point in going."

"It's better to stay at the Immortal Sound Sect for now; there are still many Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters I know there who can keep me company. When you return, you can take me back to Nine Peaks Mountain then!"

Lin Zhangqing felt this made sense. After all, suddenly making her live and cultivate in a place where she was a complete stranger—if it were him, he would certainly find it very uncomfortable as well.

So, he didn't force the issue and decided to go along with Mu Xiaoxiao's own wishes. However, at this moment, Mu Xiaoxiao spoke up again: "Although I don't intend to go to Nine Peaks Mountain right now."

"You still need to leave me something that proves our relationship. Who knows when I might want to visit Nine Peaks Mountain!"

Lin Zhangqing nodded: "Even if you didn't ask, I would have left you something to prove our relationship."

"Furthermore, I need to leave you some special resources. Otherwise, in just ten years, whether you can cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage is a complete unknown!"

Mu Xiaoxiao asked curiously: "What special resources? Why don't you keep them for your own use? I can just earn cultivation resources by doing more missions within the sect!"

Lin Zhangqing patted her slightly harder before speaking: "Take what I give you; don't decline it casually. During these ten years, you must focus your energy on cultivation. You are not allowed to take on overly dangerous missions."

"Just wait honestly for my return. I still want you to dance the Moon Shadow Neon Dance for me often in the future! Do you understand?"

Mu Xiaoxiao felt Lin Zhangqing's concern for her and was very happy in her heart. She nodded and said: "I know! I know! I'll listen to you!"

Only then did Lin Zhangqing reach for his storage bag and take out two jade boxes. Inside were the three hundred and sixty Vermilion Fruits that Xu Meiniang had just given him.

He handed them directly to Mu Xiaoxiao, then took out a jade slip, pressed it against his forehead, and began writing something inside. These were messages for his family.

As long as these were given to Lin Zhangqing's family or the Clan Leader at Nine Peaks Mountain, they would naturally believe in the relationship between Mu Xiaoxiao and Lin Zhangqing.

He wrote about some of the things they had experienced together; the relevant people would understand once they read it.

When Lin Zhangqing finished writing, Mu Xiaoxiao opened both jade boxes to look.

Seeing so many Vermilion Fruits, she couldn't help but say: "Brother Qing! Where did so many hundred-year Vermilion Fruits come from? Why give them all to me? You should keep a portion for yourself!"

Lin Zhangqing took out another jade box filled with Vermilion Fruits to show her, then spoke: "I have already kept a portion for myself, and I am now using Vermilion Fruits instead of pills for my cultivation."

"So, after you reach Foundation Establishment, you should also use these Vermilion Fruits to cultivate. These things are my spoils of war, so use them with peace of mind! As long as you keep it a secret and don't let others know, there shouldn't be any loose ends."

"I estimate that you should be able to refine one Vermilion Fruit every seven or eight days, but you must gauge the specific usage yourself. Theoretically, these should be enough for your cultivation for ten years!"

Mu Xiaoxiao nodded and put away the two jade boxes and the jade slip.

As she moved, Lin Zhangqing saw those beautiful and alluring curves once again.

His lower dantian couldn't help but heat up again, so he pulled Mu Xiaoxiao into his arms and whispered in her ear: "Xiaoxiao, I see you've recovered. Today is a good day for us; let's do it one more time!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at him and then giggled. Lin Zhangqing seemed to have received an invitation and immediately... Early the next morning, Lin Zhangqing left the room feeling refreshed. Last night, they had bloomed several times, and the two of them had been tossing about until just a moment ago.

In order not to spoil Lin Zhangqing's mood, Mu Xiaoxiao had tried her best to satisfy his requests, leaving him with an unforgettable night.

Now, she was completely exhausted and truly couldn't get up. When Lin Zhangqing left, he didn't call for her, letting her rest inside.

Of course, this was also because he didn't want Mu Xiaoxiao to see him off, which was why he had deliberately worn her out so she couldn't get up.

After all, Mu Xiaoxiao had not yet reached Foundation Establishment; if this parting were too sorrowful, it would certainly have a very negative impact on her future Foundation Establishment.

That was why Lin Zhangqing did it! Last night, Chen Ziya had already asked Mu Xiaoxiao to tell him that everyone had agreed to meet in the inn's lobby.

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