Chapter 242

Zhong Jianyuan brought Ning An into a hotel suite.

The location was in a relatively central area of Shucheng.

Needless to say, one could tell this suite was not as simple as it seemed.

Because Ning An could clearly perceive that the closer one was to the center, the higher the concentration of spiritual energy.

It was even several times higher than the spiritual energy at the Qingshan Base, and higher than the concentration in Nanjiang as well.

Furthermore, the entrance to the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield where the Shucheng Base was located was at the very center.

It was clearly not an accident, but deliberate!

Once a problem arose in the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield, the entire Shucheng Base would become a containment zone.

Besides this, on the journey from the airport to the hotel...

Ning An could feel that the number of martial artists was unusually high.

He could even occasionally detect the aura of mid-grade martial artists.

"Shucheng is indeed in a league of its own in the entire Southwest region!"

Even Ning An could not help but silently sigh to himself.

One had to know that neither the number nor the quality of these martial artists could be compared to Nanjiang.

As for the Qingshan Base or anything of the sort, there was even less need to mention it.

After putting down some luggage, the family began to head out to stroll around the Shucheng Base.

Zhong Jianyuan, this Fourth Grade martial artist, was like a tour guide.

He led Ning An's family around to play without the slightest bit of dissatisfaction.

In fact, Ning An did not know!

Zhong Jianyuan had volunteered for this reception mission.

On one hand, it was because he was very curious about Ning An.

The reason was simple: the previous battle at Shucheng University where Pei Qingyu faced Dai Qing.

He had watched the whole thing!

He knew just how powerful this prodigy from the Kyoto Martial Dao University, Pei Qingyu, was.

Watching in reality and watching on video were completely different feelings.

Many in the Shenxia Federation could see Pei Qingyu's strength, but they did not have nearly as much of an impression.

However, Zhong Jianyuan had experienced it personally, so it was different.

As a genius himself, he was still an unusually long distance away from prodigies like Pei Qingyu.

Originally, Zhong Jianyuan had believed that Pei Qingyu sweeping through all the Sixth Grade practitioners in the Shenxia Federation would be no problem.

Yet, he had not expected that Ning An of Nanjiang would appear out of nowhere.

He had defeated this invincible myth!

This caused Pei Qingyu to fall into a slump, and when he would be able to regain his confidence remained an unknown.

Moreover, the shock Ning An brought was not just as simple as defeating Pei Qingyu.

This person had also stepped into the high grades in a short period of time.

He had become the focal point of attention for the entire Southwest!

Perhaps looking at the entire Shenxia Federation, a Seventh Grade martial artist was alright.

But when dispersed to the Southwest region, the number was not as high as one might imagine.

And now, Ning An had become one of them.

One could imagine the shock of this Zhong Jianyuan.

Of course, on the other hand, it was to maintain some contact with this high-grade prodigy.

Zhong Jianyuan had a premonition that this person would not stop at the Seventh Grade.

After truly meeting Ning An!

He had sensed something special from him.

First was the gap in cultivation base, reminding him that this was a dangerous person.

To put it in one phrase, he was sharp and exposed.

However, since he had just broken through, it was also understandable.

In fact, Ning An was in the state of the Mirror Heart, with his aura overflowing as it combined with the power of heaven and earth.

This caused Ning An to currently be in a special state.

Zhong Jianyuan soon brought Ning An and his party to a shopping mall.

"This is the largest food retail mall in the Shucheng Base!"

"It has the most complete variety of food."

"There are even snacks of all kinds from before the spiritual energy recovery."

Zhong Jianyuan said while introducing it.

Clearly, he had visited here quite often!

As soon as Ning Xiaonuan saw so many snacks, she couldn't move her feet.

One had to know that although there were some types of snacks at the Qingshan Base...

There weren't many, and Ning Xiaonuan had long since grown tired of them!

"The snacks here are not cheap!"

Including Wen Zhiqiao couldn't help but frown slightly as she spoke.

If one bought a bit more, they could even buy elixirs.

"Things are valued for their rarity!"

"These items themselves are actually specifically aimed at martial artists."

"Only martial artist families can afford to consume them."

"Since we've come all this way, let Xiaonuan buy some more."

Ning An spoke up for his daughter.

Although these things were not cheap, they didn't amount to much for him.

Plus, with martial dao cultivation, there was no need to worry about the negative effects of eating too many snacks.

"You just spoil her!"

Including Wen Zhiqiao just rolled her eyes at Ning An and said.

Although Ning An had become a high-grade expert, his personality and other aspects had not changed due to the increase in strength.

Naturally, Including Wen Zhiqiao would not change her attitude just because Ning An's strength had changed.

Ning's mother also rarely didn't stop them, letting her granddaughter buy things.

After stepping into the Shucheng Base, Ning's mother's eyes were full of nostalgia.

Even though more than thirty years had passed!

The Shucheng Base had actually undergone quite a few changes.

But the familiar feeling still made Ning's mother very nostalgic.

"Jing... li?!"

Suddenly, an uncertain voice rang out.

This voice made Ning's mother pause.

Because she felt this voice was somewhat familiar.

Turning her head, she saw a woman wearing a cleaning uniform with a face showing many signs of hardship.

Vaguely, Ning's mother couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.

"Jin... yan!?"

Ning's mother said, a bit uncertain.

Because it was hard for her to connect her good friend from over thirty years ago with the woman in front of her.

"Jingli, it really is you!"

"I thought I would never see you again in this lifetime."

The woman said, her face full of excitement.