Chapter 166: Meeting the Neighbor

After regaining his composure, a gentle smile appeared on Long Aoyu's face.

Just as he was preparing to say something to bridge the emotional distance caused by the passage of time, he suddenly sensed a fluctuation coming from the Spiritual Power Detection Necklace around his neck.

Immediately, a look of astonishment appeared on his face, "Youyou, has your cultivation actually broken through to the Golden Core Late Stage?"

When Tu Youyou had first entered the Assessment Secret Realm, she had only just reached the Golden Core stage.

In the mere six years since entering the Assessment Secret Realm, she had actually reached the Golden Core Late Stage!

This speed of progress was truly astonishing!

"Compared to Senior Brother Long, I am still far behind," Tu Youyou replied casually.

Long Aoyu shook his head, "Youyou, you are too modest; when I entered the Assessment Secret Realm, I was already at the Golden Core Perfection level."

"Although I have managed to advance half a step further now, compared to others, this speed of progress is merely passable."

"But compared to you, it is far inferior."

In the past, Tu Youyou hadn't felt anything, but now, being called "Youyou" so affectionately by Long Aoyu at every turn, she suddenly felt a sense of impatience.

However, she did not show it.

Suppressing the impatience in her heart, she shook her head, "Senior Brother Long is too kind."

"That is not being too kind."

Long Aoyu smiled gently, "To be able to make such a major breakthrough in such a short time, you must have experienced quite a lot of hardship during your cultivation, right?"

Hearing this, a figure involuntarily surfaced in Tu Youyou's mind, and a flash of unnaturalness crossed her face.

She shook her head lightly, "It was alright."

If one were to really count it, it couldn't be called bitter.

It was just a bit tiring.

Long Aoyu nodded. Seeing that Tu Youyou was not keen on talking, the conversation had died, and the atmosphere was becoming awkward, he immediately changed the subject, "Youyou, this will be my residence in Shenfeng City from now on; come inside and take a look."

Tu Youyou looked at the gate behind Long Aoyu, then at the small courtyard next to it, and nodded.

Afterwards, she followed Long Aoyu one after the other into the Small Space.

After entering the Small Space, Long Aoyu's expression instantly brightened, and he said to Tu Youyou with pride.

"Youyou, this place is the highest-spec residence in Shenfeng City."

"Whether it is the area, the layout, the concentration of Spirit Qi, or the supporting resources, it far exceeds residences of other grades."

"You shouldn't have been inside a residence of this grade before, right?"

"Come, Senior Brother will take you around."

Hearing this, Tu Youyou felt disdain in her heart; she had not only seen such residences, but she also lived in them often.

However, these words naturally could not be spoken to Long Aoyu.

She could only remain silent and follow Long Aoyu as he walked forward.

Long Aoyu naturally did not know what Tu Youyou was thinking; he remained immersed in a great sense of superiority and pride, showing off everything here to Tu Youyou.

From every blade of grass and tree to the abundant resources in the Pavilion, he tirelessly introduced everything within this Small Space to Tu Youyou.

Tu Youyou was not concerned at all with what Long Aoyu was saying.

She only felt extremely bored.

She had already seen these things at Wang Jianqiang's place dozens of times over.

Hearing Long Aoyu's showing off, not only did she not feel the slightest bit of surprise, but she actually found it amusing.

Thinking of her once young and ignorant self who had actually worshipped such a person, she couldn't help but feel a wave of shame.

After the two finished touring the Small Space.

Tu Youyou felt that the time was about right and suddenly spoke up to interrupt the highly talkative Long Aoyu, "Senior Brother Long, I still need to go back to cultivate, so I won't disturb you any further."

"You girl, you really are a cultivation fanatic."

Long Aoyu shook his head helplessly, then revealed a faint smile, "I have good news to tell you."

"I have specifically reserved an area here for you; you can just stay here and cultivate from now on."

"If you cultivate here, your cultivation speed can increase quite a bit."

"Many thanks for Senior Brother's kindness, but this Junior Sister will have to decline."

Hearing this, Tu Youyou shook her head repeatedly.

This place was right next to Wang Jianqiang's residence.

If she really lived here and Wang Jianqiang saw her, what would happen if he misunderstood something?

Long Aoyu clearly had not expected Tu Youyou to refuse.

He was stunned upon hearing this, then his brows furrowed, "Junior Sister, do you not want to live with Senior Brother?"

Seeing this, Tu Youyou's expression paused, and she said calmly, "Senior Brother is overthinking it; I am just used to living alone, and if I live with Senior Brother, I am afraid I won't be able to focus on my cultivation."

Hearing Tu Youyou's words, Long Aoyu's tightly furrowed brows did not relax.

He continued to stare straight at Tu Youyou.

Tu Youyou did not change her expression and looked straight at Long Aoyu with composure.

A moment later.

Long Aoyu's expression softened, and he smiled, "Since that is the case, then we shall follow Junior Sister's wishes."

Not long after.

Tu Youyou left.

Long Aoyu stood before the gate, watching her retreating back, his brows tightly furrowed.

Youyou's change was too great.

It seemed she no longer worshipped him.

Could it be because I have seen too many geniuses in this Assessment Secret Realm?

A moment later.

His brows smoothed out again, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

Youyou, just you wait.

It won't be long before the number one spot on the Battle Stele in this Shenfeng City will also be mine.

By then, you will discover that even in this Assessment Secret Realm where geniuses are as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river, your Senior Brother is still among the most brilliant.

After Tu Youyou's figure disappeared at the end of the street, Long Aoyu withdrew his gaze.

He was just preparing to return to the Small Space.

In front of the courtyard gate to the side.

A spatial rift suddenly appeared, and then, a figure walked out from within the rift.

Seeing this figure, Long Aoyu was stunned.

Someone was actually living in this small courtyard right next to his?

This is the highest-level residential area in Shenfeng City; those who live here must be the top experts in their respective fields.

This person should be a Specialized Cultivator ranked first in some field.

Such a heaven-gifted talent is worth befriending.

Thinking of this, his heart stirred, and he approached the figure.

"Greetings, Daoist Friend."

Wang Jianqiang had just walked out of the spatial rift and was preparing to head to Shenfeng Pavilion when he suddenly saw a figure walk up to him.

Hearing the newcomer's voice, he raised an eyebrow, "And you are?"

"I live adjacent to you, Daoist Friend; I just moved in, and since I happened to see you heading out, I came over specifically to greet you," Long Aoyu said with a smile.

He?

Adjacent?

Just moved in?

Is this person the Long Aoyu who snatched the number one spot on the Shenfeng Ranking from Mo Wuming?

Hearing Long Aoyu's words, Wang Jianqiang instantly guessed his identity.

He curiously looked Long Aoyu up and down.

He held no malice toward this person.

After all, he had no conflict with him.

Even between Mo Wuming and this Long Aoyu, it was merely a legitimate competitive relationship.

"So it is Daoist Friend Long."

A friendly smile appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face.

"Since you are able to live here, Daoist Friend, you must be a Specialized Cultivator, right?" Long Aoyu looked at Wang Jianqiang with curiosity.

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile and asked a question he already knew the answer to, "What about you, Daoist Friend Long? Are you also a Specialized Cultivator?"

Long Aoyu shook his head, a flash of arrogance appearing on his face, "I am the number one on the Shenfeng Ranking, and in the near future, I will also become the number one on the Battle Stele."

Number one on the Battle Stele?

Coming for me?

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, and the smile on his face became even more amiable.