Chapter 65: The boy with a paralyzed face is easy to misunderstand, huh?

  "Right, your background is actually very strong." Ling Feiyang looked at Zhuge Mingyue's bright eyes and couldn't help but laugh too.

  "Who's that, Commander Shen? Do you still have any doubts? Oh, my name is Zhuge Mingyue." Zhuge Mingyue looked at the stunned Shen Ruofeng and others, raised an eyebrow, "The Golden Snake King's egg will be returned to the Crown Prince, I'll take care of it for you."

  The girl in front of me is actually the apprentice of the Summoner Association's president? They had heard about it earlier, that the normally reclusive Cangwu Ya had taken on a female disciple, which was a sensational topic in the capital at the time and was the subject of everyone's conversation after dinner. And this apprentice was also the illegitimate daughter of the Zhuge family. Who would have thought that it was this girl in front of me?

  Shen Ruofeng hesitated, his eyebrows flashing with struggle. What if the other party couldn't help him solve it?

  "If you don't return the egg now, we'll all die here. If you return it, there's still a glimmer of hope." Zhuge Mingyue pointed out their situation, "Are your brothers here willing to die with you? And what about those who haven't arrived yet? Do you want them to bear the wrath of the Crown Prince?"

  Shen Ruofeng heard this, gritted his teeth, took off the backpack on his back and handed it to Zhuge Mingyue: "Please help us, Miss Zhuge."

  "I'll do my best." Zhuge Mingyue said solemnly, taking over the backpack. Then he turned to Ye Xuan who was sitting on his shoulder and asked, "Do you know where the Golden Snake King is? Can we communicate with it? We'll return the Golden Snake King's egg to it."

  The night demon flapped its wings and flew down, flying forward to start singing a song. This time, the song seemed different from last time.

  Everyone looked nervously at the dense swarm of snakes in front of them.

  Soon, a sound came from the front. The dense group of snakes suddenly dispersed to both sides, and a huge snake, as thick as a person's waist and seven or eight meters long, appeared in front of them. However, this snake was completely different from the others. All the golden snakes were pitch black with a gold line on their backs. Only this snake was pure white, without any impurities, and its eyes were as beautiful as gemstones. It hissed at Zhuge Mingyue's backpack, then turned to Ye Miao and hissed again.

  "It makes you follow it, and others are not allowed to follow." Yexiao translated the words of the Golden Snake King.

  Ling Feiyang furrowed his brow and shook his head: "How can that be? Mingyue, I'll go with you."

  "Don't worry." Zhuge Mingyue smiled and put on her backpack, "I trust Ye Xiang, if the Golden Snake Gang wants to harm me, isn't she there? Her singing voice can help me escape."

  Ye Mei was stunned, looking at Xue Ying's smiling face and her trusting gaze, she suddenly felt a lump in her throat, not knowing what to say.

  "That......" Ling Feiyang still didn't feel at ease, and Wan Xichen and the others also showed worried expressions. To follow the Golden Snake King alone to its lair? This was too dangerous.

  The golden snake king hissed again.

  "It says it won't hurt you. But it dislikes this group of people. It's saying, for the sake of your face, spare them." The Night Demon translated again.

  "Don't worry, I'll return the egg to it." Zhuge Mingyue gestured to the crowd not to worry and walked over with her backpack on.

  The Golden Snake King saw Zhuge Mingyue walking forward and also turned around to crawl forward. The golden snakes beside him made way for Zhuge Mingyue, letting her pass. However, as soon as they let her pass, they surrounded them again, still trapping Shen Ruofeng and the others inside. They just didn't get any closer or attack.

  Ling Feiyang clenched his fists anxiously and watched as Zhuge Mingyue's figure gradually disappeared.

  "Don't worry, if King Jin She wanted to harm her, he would have attacked earlier." Yan Qingfeng spoke up to comfort the restless Ling Feiyang.

  "If something happens to Mingyue, I'll fight that fat snake to the death." Wan Xi Chen clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he spoke.

  ……

  Here is the translation:

  On this side, Zhuge Mingyue followed Jin She Wang all the way forward, Ye Mei sat on Zhuge Mingyue's shoulder, not saying a word.

  The air grew quieter ahead, with the Golden Snake King crawling forward. The surroundings became increasingly dark and humid. The trunks and roots of the surrounding trees were covered in lush moss, and the thick undergrowth was so wet that it oozed water when stepped on. Gradually, the plants around changed, with enormous leaves and a variety of mushrooms growing underneath. As the light grew dimmer, countless fireflies flew out from the undergrowth below, illuminating the path.

  In front of them, a gigantic ancient tree came into view, its roots twisted and tangled. In the middle of the tree was a hollow that could fit one person to enter with their waist bent. The Golden Snake King crawled in directly, then his tail hooked slightly, indicating for Zhuge Mingyue to follow him inside as well.

  Zhuge Mingyue didn't hesitate and followed him in.

  This tree hole, not so humid, relatively dry. Inside is still spacious, Zhuge Mingyue can stand up straight, this is obviously the nest of the Golden Snake King. So hidden, how did Shen Ruofeng and others steal the Golden Snake King's egg? Or was the Golden Snake King's nest not here before, and after being stolen, it was moved to here? This point Mingyue guessed correctly. The Golden Snake King's nest was not here before, after being stolen, it changed to here for safety. For Zhuge Mingyue, it is at ease. Did not worry that Zhuge Mingyue would leak this matter out.

  Looking at the pile of withered leaves in front of her, Zhuge Mingyue took off her backpack and carefully placed the snow-white egg from her backpack on top of the withered leaves. The Golden Snake King saw this, went up to check on the egg, and also put his mind at ease.

  "Hiss..." The Golden Snake King raised its own tail and pointed to the corner of the tree hole.

  "It says in gratitude, it's giving you its shed skin." Yexing translated dutifully.

  Zhuge Mingyue was taken aback, then walked in the direction pointed by the Golden Snake King to the corner of the tree hole. In the corner, there was a pile of snake skin. Zhuge Mingyue picked it up and found that this snake skin was not ordinary at all. It was very flexible and firm, if made into a wrist guard or vest, it should be very good. Can make a vest for Xuanxuan, can also make a pair of wrist guards for Xue Zihao, and make a pair of gloves for Ling Feiyang. Good stuff!

  However, when Zhuge Mingyue picked up the snakeskin, she found a pile of shiny things underneath. What was this? After Zhuge Mingyue saw clearly what was below, her eyes widened in shock. Then she blinked hard and rubbed her eyes vigorously. There were no illusions; she was certain there were no illusions. Inside the crystal, intricate patterns resembling the sun, moon, and stars were densely packed.

  This is Star Crystal!

  That unlimited task, that ten million gold coin reward. One block is rewarded with ten million gold coins! How many blocks? How much money? Zhuge Mingyue's eyes were filled with glittering gold coins.

  "Night Demon, ask the Golden Snake King if this crystal is useful? Can it send me away?" Zhuge Mingyue asked, swallowing her saliva.

  Yè Mèi turned her head and went to communicate with Jīn Shé Wáng.

  "These trash, you want them all take away. Thought they looked good before, put them in this nest. Now have to live here, taking up space, so throw them in the corner."

  Such precious emotions are trash in Jin She Wang's eyes, and now she has helped to clean up the trash, Jin She Wang is very happy.

  Zhuge Mingyue crouched down and quietly put the crystals into her own bag, finally putting away the snake skin as well, before bidding farewell to the Golden Snake King.

  The Golden Snake King rushed to Zhuge Mingyue and nodded, then returned to the pile of withered leaves, guarding his snake eggs motionlessly.

  Zhuge Mingyue took the Night Demon out of the tree cave and returned along the original road. On the way, they saw a dense group of golden snakes crawling back and forth, quickly disappearing into the dense forest, leaving no trace.

  When Zhuge Mingyue reappeared in front of everyone, they finally put their minds at ease. Ling Feiyang and the others rushed up to her, examining her body from head to toe to make sure she was unharmed before completely putting their minds at ease.

  "Director Shen, we're going to take a detour back through Dongsheng Country." Zhuge Mingyue handed Shen Ruofeng's package back to him and said, "Are you going to return by the original route or follow us and take a detour back through Dongsheng Country? If you're returning by the original route, it would be best for you to head back to the capital after we do."

  Shen Ruofeng naturally knew what Zhuge Mingyue meant. If he had returned before Zhuge Mingyue and the others, without bringing back the Golden Snake King's egg, he would have faced the wrath of the Crown Prince. Zhuge Mingyue meant that they should return first to handle this matter.

  "If possible, I hope to walk with you together." Shen Ruofeng spoke up, his face serious and his tone very sincere. "This time Miss Zhuge helped us so much, I... if there's anything we can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to speak up, we'll rush into boiling water or walk through fire without complaint."

  "Alright, this is what you said. I won't be polite, if there's a place where I need your help, don't even think about declining." Zhuge Mingyue wouldn't pretend to decline with some nonsense like "it's too much trouble" or "I'm being polite". This time, the person who needs to be placated is different, it's the Crown Prince. Looks like she'll have to go and coax her two masters properly.

  "It definitely won't happen, it won't!" Shen Ruofeng hastily assured.

  "Alright, let's rest for a bit and then set off." Zhuge Mingyue looked at those who were bitten by the snake earlier, their faces had improved significantly, they were all helped to sit up, when they saw Zhuge Mingyue, their eyes showed thick gratitude.

  "It seems that Master's medicine is quite effective." Zhuge Mingyue walked forward, looking at the few people who were injured earlier, "How are you feeling now?"

  "Thank you, Miss Zhuge, for saving our lives. We're fine now," one of the young men, who looked to be around twenty years old, replied gratefully. If it weren't for this girl in front of them, they would have suffered greatly and been buried in this dense forest.

  "If you want to thank me, there will be opportunities to repay in the future." Zhuge Mingyue smiled with a hint of mischief, speaking directly.

  Everyone smiled, and Zhuge Mingyue's directness unexpectedly won over even more of their favor.

  After a brief rest, everyone set off again.

  This journey, safe and sound, passed through the dense forest of Heitan, finally arriving at a mountain range. After crossing the mountain range, it was the border town of Dongsheng Kingdom. Everyone can finally take a good rest.

  Shen Ruofeng led his men to replenish and rest. Zhuge Mingyue and her group huddled in the hotel room, Zhuge Mingyue took out a snakeskin: "Look, Jin She Wang gave us good stuff. This will make a wrist guard for Haozi, a vest for Xiangxiang, and a pair of gloves for Feiyang."

  Everyone couldn't help but touch it, and they all sighed: "Good stuff!" Xuanxuan flapped her big eyes: "Want to make a vest for me?"

  "Hmm, you're still too weak now. When you can protect yourself well, you won't need this anymore." Zhuge Mingyue bent down and pinched Duanmu Xun's nose. Actually, on this journey, Duanmu Xun had performed extremely well. She was just a ten-year-old child, yet she had endured the hardships of the journey without ever complaining or making a sound. She had simply gritted her teeth and followed their footsteps, being sensible to the point of being heart-wrenching.

  "What about me?" Wan Xi Chen asked discontentedly, jumping up.

  "Want me to make a muzzle for you? So that when you're chanting, your mouth won't get hurt?" Zhuge Mingyue glanced at Wan Qichen and asked coolly.

  Wan Qi Chen froze, then touched his mouth, and everyone else turned their heads to look at him, imagining him wearing a muzzle. Then, the crowd burst into loud laughter. Wan Qi Chen sulkily squatted in a corner, drawing circles on the ground.

  "That's right, I've struck it rich this time." Zhuge Mingyue took out a Star Crystal and shook it in front of everyone.

  "What?! Is it?!" Wan Xi Chen jumped up, staring wide-eyed at the crystal in Zhuge Mingyue's hand.

  "Not bad, that unlimited task is done! Haha......" Zhuge Mingyue proudly waved the crystal, "Do you know where I found it? In the Golden Snake King's lair, it was treated as trash."

  "That's a fortune, 100,000 gold coins!" Wan Xi Chen's eyes sparkled, "Ming Yue, you're treating us to dinner!"

  "I knew it was about food!" Zhuge Mingyue glared at Wan Qi Chen, but... foodies were everywhere...

  "No wonder the previous mercenary missions all failed. The Golden Snake Gang isn't that easy to deal with. If it wasn't for your Night Charm this time, we might have ended up buried there too." Ling Feiyang recalled those dense golden snakes, their speed like lightning, and still felt a lingering fear.

  "Yes, Night Charm, thank you." Zhuge Mingyue smiled and turned her head to look at Night Charm sitting on her shoulder, expressing her gratitude.

  "Ah, yeah..." Ye Mei was taken aback for a moment, then nodded twice and immediately turned her face away unnaturally, not looking at Zhuge Mingyue again. However, her ears flushed bright red.

  "Not just this one, there are many more." Zhuge Mingyue chuckled and shook the bag on her back, "All money! All money! I don't even know who posted this mission. Some rich master!"

  "Wah, Mingyue you fa cai le." Wan Xi Chen's eyes widened in shock.

  "But I'm curious, who assigned this task and what is the Star Crystal used for?" Zhuge Mingyue rubbed her chin, "So I've decided to only hand in one piece of crystal first and see how things go."

  "Great Lord Mingyue is majestic and wise. Please accept my humble bow." Ling Feiyang clasped his hands together and bowed.

  "You're welcome." Zhuge Mingyue said with a wave of her hand, quite dignified.

  Du Mu Xuan couldn't help but burst out laughing, being with her sister and them, it was really happy, really warm.

  "Are we leaving tomorrow morning?" Xue Zihao adjusted his bowstring.

  "Uh, let's set off early tomorrow. Now, I'm hungry, come on, let's go eat." Zhuge Mingyue rubbed her empty stomach, she hadn't eaten well during this time in the White Ice Plain. It was still more comfortable eating in town. The reason they chose to stay at this inn was because the chef's skills were quite good.

  Yan Qingfeng wasn't around, and had gone shopping with Shen Ruofeng and the others. Originally, Shen Ruofeng was going to let Yan Qingfeng rest, and take care of the shopping for Zhu Ge Mingyue and the others himself. But then Yan Qingfeng said, "Women's things, do you know about them?" And Shen Ruofeng fell silent, letting Yan Qingfeng go with him instead.

  The first floor of the inn was a dining hall, and many people were already seated. As soon as Zhuge Mingyue and his companions sat down in the corner, a young waiter rushed over with a bright smile on his face, like a chrysanthemum flower. It couldn't be blamed for being so enthusiastic, because these past few days, whenever Zhuge Mingyue and his companions ate, they would give generous tips. Therefore, their table's dishes were served exceptionally quickly.

  "Same as usual, signature dish." Zhuge Mingyue tossed a few gold coins to the waiter, who smiled with his eyes narrowing into a line, then quickly flew into the kitchen.

  "That day my brother came back and said he saw Yue Jingyuan."

  "Really? That genius swordsman?"

  "He is very likely to become our country's guardian swordsman after Dong Sheng."

  "How much stronger is he now?"

  "It should be promoted to sacred level soon."

  "Awesome!"

  Several guests at the next table were engaged in a heated discussion.

  Zhuge Mingyue sipped her tea, thinking that the Guardian Swordsmen of Danling Country after this should be Changsun Ninghao. As for the conversation at the next table, Zhuge Mingyue didn't take it to heart.

  In the afternoon, Yan Qingfeng and Shen Ruofeng returned, and the supplies were replenished. Then they all rested well for a night and set off early the next morning.

  Because it was an official road, the journey was smooth and flat, so it didn't take long to return to Danling Country. After entering Danling Country, it was even more smooth all the way back to the capital city.

  "I'll go to the Mercenary Guild to hand in the task and then look for Master. You two should not leave the house for the next two days, do not reveal your whereabouts. Do not let the Crown Prince know that you have returned." Zhuge Mingyue instructed Shen Ruofeng and the others.

  "Yes, thank you Miss Zhuge, we're counting on you." Shen Ruofeng and Liao Fei said with gratitude.

  "Alright, go back quickly." Zhuge Mingyue waved her hand.

  Yan Qingfeng also bid farewell to Zhuge Mingyue and the others, she now had to rush to Bái Bīng Town to meet up with her members and continue their mission in the Bái Bīng Plains. Zhuge Mingyue did not try to persuade her to stay, only repeatedly reminding her to be careful on the road, and then told her her address, so that she could come find her if anything happened, and of course, she was even more welcome to come visit for no reason at all.

  They went to the Mercenary Guild, and Zhuge Mingyue chose the smallest crystal to hand in the task. The receptionist was still the same female clerk as before. When she saw Zhuge Mingyue and his group reappear with a Star Crystal, she was so surprised that she couldn't speak, standing there dazed.

  "Hand over the task!" Zhuge Mingyue patted the counter, and the female clerk finally came back to her senses.

  "Yes, please sign here." The female clerk became excited as she handled the procedures for Zhuge Mingyue. "You are an E-level mercenary group and have completed an A-level task beyond your level, so your points have reached the standard, directly upgrading you to a D-level mercenary group. This is the reward for this mission, with 100,000 gold coins inside."

  Has been upgraded? The mercenary group has only upgraded to this level? Not bad. Zhuge Mingyue thought with relish, it turned out that the points for completing tasks across levels were so high that they could be directly upgraded.

  100,000 gold coins. Zhuge Mingyue took the crystal card handed over by the female clerk. In this world, large amounts of gold coins can be stored in such crystal cards, which are set up by the official authorities, similar to a bank. When you want to use money, just go and exchange it directly.

  I don't know who assigned this task either. Zhuge Mingyue thought, wait and see who will come to ask if there are any more Star Crystal after she handed over one piece.

  Zhuge Mingyue and Ling Feiyang, etc., first had a meal outside before parting ways. Ling Feiyang and the others returned to the academy, while Zhuge Mingyue strolled slowly towards the Summoner Association. As soon as he arrived at the entrance, someone came to greet him and, upon seeing that it was Zhuge Mingyue, hurriedly went to report to Cang Wuya.

  It wasn't long before Cang Wuyue came downstairs, and upon seeing Zhuge Mingyue, he smiled and walked up to him: "Good disciple, everything went smoothly this time, right? You didn't get hurt, did you? What was the harvest like?"

  As soon as they met, he first asked about her health and then inquired about the harvest. Zhuge Mingyue understood that Cang Wuji was not just treating her as a disciple, but truly cared for her and worried about her.

  "I'm fine, everything is going smoothly. I also extracted skills from the hurricane. Master, how have you been lately?" Also smiled Xuzhong Mingyue.

  "It's okay, just waiting for you to come back." Cang Wuyue walked down the stairs. He felt that his apprentice had changed. In this short period of time, her aura had undergone a change. She was more calm and reserved. This experience had actually helped her so much?

  "Master..." Zhuge Mingyue was just about to mention Shen Ruofeng's matter, when a joyful voice came from the doorway.

  "Immortal, haha, I'm telling you, the task I issued a year ago has been completed by someone! I really didn't expect it, and I got the crystal!" This was Xing Linzhou's overjoyed voice, which had already reached their ears before he even entered.

  "Ah?" Zhuge Mingyue turned around to see Xing Lanzhou rushing in, and upon hearing his words, a bad premonition rose up in her heart.

  "This old thing, after you left, came to live here and wouldn't leave no matter how much I drove him away, his face is really thick. My several rooms have been repaired many times." Cang Wuyue was humming about Xing Lanzhou's evil deeds, but there was no blame in her words.

  "Master..." Zhuge Mingyue saw Xing Lanzhou rushing in, panting and calling out to him.

  "Ah! Good disciple, you're back! Haha, great, I have some good news to tell you. The task I issued, the task of finding the Star Crystal, has finally been completed by someone! Haha, look, isn't it beautiful? Isn't it?" Xing Linzhou proudly and carefully took out a crystal from his bag and waved it in front of Zhuge Mingyue, then showed it to Cang Wuya.

  "Master, don't you see who didn't complete the task?" Zhuge Mingyue almost fainted. It turned out that the scapegoat she had been curious about was her master! Now thinking about Ling Feiyang's mention of Xing Lanzhou's other identity, Zhuge Mingyue wasn't surprised why he was so rich.

  "No, what's the point of looking at that?" Xing Linzhou asked in confusion.

  "What's this for, Master?" Zhuge Mingyue was curious about why Xing Lanzhou had offered a reward for the Star Crystal.

  "The formula for the Stealth Potion has been something I've been studying, and I finally figured out a few of the materials needed, including this Starlight Crystal!" Xing Linzhou was extremely excited, holding the Starlight Crystal and staring at it with an unblinking gaze.

  "Master, you... are really rich!" Zhuge Mingyue finally managed to weakly utter these words, "One hundred thousand gold coins..."

  "This profession of mine is a money-burner, how can I do experiments without money?" Xing Linzhou said with great satisfaction, "100,000 gold coins are still a small amount, getting this Star Crystal is still a profit for me, you don't know what this Star Crystal... wait!" Xing Linzhou suddenly looked like a duck with its neck pinched, stretching his neck and staring at Zhuge Mingyue with wide eyes.

  "How did you know I offered a reward of 100,000 gold coins?" Xing Linzhou stared at Zhuge Mingyue with wide eyes.

  "I'm thirsty... I'll go get a drink first. Also, two masters, I have something to ask of you this time." Zhuge Mingyue didn't respond to Xing Lanzhou's words, but instead took out a Star Crystal that was slightly larger than the one in Xing Lanzhou's hand, and after flashing it briefly, went upstairs.

  Xing Linzhou's eyes widened and his gaze was fixed on Zhuge Mingyue's hand, unable to move away.

  "Is there something you need from us?" Cang Wu Ya was taken aback, as Zhu Ge Ming Yue had never asked them for anything since joining their sect. What could be the reason this time?

  When Zhuge Mingyue spoke out the time she required, both Cang Wuya and Xing Lanzhou were serious-faced, apparently very dissatisfied with the crown prince's behavior.

  "This matter, we will tell the emperor about it and handle it well." Xing Linzhou said seriously. He didn't like the intrigue of the imperial court, he was devoted to alchemy and didn't want to get involved in these things. But now his beloved disciple had come to him for help, so it was different.

  "The crown prince, with a benevolent face, but inside...unacceptable, unacceptable." Cang Wu Jia sighed softly. He wouldn't normally intervene in such matters of power. It's just that this time, his clever disciple had asked him to, so it was different.

  It's good that things can be resolved, Zhuge Mingyue put her mind at ease.

  Xing Linzhou persisted in asking her to tell him about this trip to the White Ice Plain, wanting to know how she had obtained the Star Crystal. When he learned that this rare crystal was treated as trash by the Golden Snake King, his mouth twitched with anger - what a waste of a precious treasure! Then, Zhuge Mingyue took out a part of the Star Crystal and let Xing Linzhou continue researching the Stealth Potion. She thought to herself that when she had time, she would also study it carefully. Cang Wuyue heard that the Hurricane had merged skills and its claws were now invincible, and said it was very good. He told Zhuge Mingyue that after the Hurricane's injuries were fully healed, they must practice together.

  "Master, you said that you have researched some of the formula for the invisibility potion?" Zhuge Mingyue was very interested in this.

  "Yes." Xing Linzhou nodded, "I've researched several materials, and it turns out they're all extremely rare and hard to get. Just look at the Star Crystal I put a bounty on, it's been so difficult. It's already been a year, and now I've finally found one thanks to you completing that task. The other materials are even more precious. And I still don't know the refining process." Xing Linzhou said with a headache.

  "After studying it carefully later, maybe I'll know." Zhuge Mingyue also became interested and thought to herself that she should study it sometime too. If she could refine this kind of medicine, it would truly be a heaven-defying cheat!

  Shen Ruofeng's matter was indeed perfectly resolved by Xing Linzhou and Cang Wuya. The Emperor scolded the Crown Prince, but did not excessively punish him. After all, he would be the next Emperor. The Crown Prince could no longer find trouble with Shen Ruofeng and his group, even if he wanted to. He couldn't understand how a small mercenary group like theirs could get two giants to help them out. Especially the Imperial Uncle, who almost slapped him in the face.

  Zhuge Mingyue has returned to her previous two-point life. Tianfeng College and Summoner Association. Cang Wuyue and Xing Lanzhou took turns teaching her, as if they wanted to teach Zhuge Mingyue everything they knew.

  These past few days, Zhuge Mingyue could finally catch her breath a bit, having stayed at Tianfeng Academy for a week.

  That evening, after dinner, Zhuge Mingyue and his group sat down again by the lake not far from the college entrance to rest and chat.

  "Recently, you seem to have lost weight?" Ling Feiyang said with a slight frown as he looked at Zhuge Mingyue who appeared somewhat tired.

  "Can't you be thinner?" Zhuge Mingyue made a bitter face, "Those two masters are already at an advanced age, I don't know how they still have so much energy. I'm going to die from exhaustion, can't take it anymore, so this week I definitely won't go."

  "Alright, let's take a break from the academy and go eat some good food these few days." Wan Xi Chen chimed in, casually rubbing his belly.

  "Learning is important, but your body is even more important. You should tell those two masters of yours about it." Ling Feiyang said somewhat discontentedly.

  "Hmm." Zhuge Mingyue nodded, "By the way, is that glove still usable?"

  "Very useful." Ling Feiyang took out a pair of gloves from his bag and put them on. "I always carry them with me."

  "It's fine as long as it works." Zhuge Mingyue smiled slightly.

  The sunset turned a piece of crimson red, and a layer of red was plated on Zhuge Mingyue's body, making Ling Feiyang stunned.

  Ling Feiyang was just about to speak when a loud shout came from the entrance: "Zhuge Mingyue, come out for me!"

  "Huh? Everyone looked at each other in confusion, this voice, sounds so familiar!"

  Then everyone looked at the door and saw that Yuan Shihao was shouting loudly with his mouth open.

  "Huh, how dare he come again? Wasn't the last beating enough?" Zhuge Mingyue was truly amazed. This guy had been beaten to a pulp last time and ran off to elope, but didn't succeed, yet he still hasn't learned his lesson and now he's back again. Does he really want to get beat up that much?

  "Cháng Sūn Níng Hào!" Líng Fēi Yáng furrowed his brow, muttering a sentence under his breath. He had spotted the expressionless young man standing beside Yuán Shì Háo - none other than Cháng Sūn Níng Hào, renowned as a genius and the top Summoner of Zǐ Yún Academy. In reality, he was also a swordsman, an extremely rare dual cultivator whose aura was in no way inferior to Líng Fēi Yáng's or Luò Jīng Fēng's. What was he doing accompanying Yuán Shì Háo to cause trouble for Míng Yuè today? How had Yuán Shì Háo managed to persuade him? If it was really him, things were about to get a lot more complicated!

  "Huh, is Long Sun Ninghao here too?" Zhuge Mingyue also saw Long Sun Ninghao. She stood up and walked directly towards the school gate. Ling Feiyang hastily followed behind her, he didn't dare to let Zhuge Mingyue meet Long Sun Ninghao alone.

  "How did you get here?" However, Zhuge Mingyue was very familiar with Long Sun Ninghao.

  "Looking for you." Chang Sun Ninghao was absolutely expressionless as he said this.

  So, he gave the wrong information to Yuan Shihao next to him, who shouted: "Zhuge Mingyue, today you will be taught a lesson! Chang Sun Ninghao is the most powerful summoner in our Purple Cloud Academy, and he is also a swordsman. You just wait for mercy today!"

  "Huh? Zhuge Mingyue looked at the expressionless Changsun Ninghao with some confusion, then looked at Yuan Shihao and asked Changsun Ninghao in puzzlement: "Do you know this idiot?"

  "I don't know." Long Suninghao replied succinctly. Then he turned his head to look at Ling Feiyang, "Oh, Ling Feiyang, you're also here, good evening."

  "Good evening......" Ling Feiyang suddenly felt that his brain was a bit dizzy. How could this troublemaker be so polite?

  Yuan Shihao's mouth was agape, while Zhuge Mingyue blinked her eyes and stared at Changsun Ninghao with a silly expression. Ling Feiyang and the others were also stunned - what was going on?

  "So how did you end up with him?" Zhuge Mingyue thought that when communicating with someone like Changsun Ninghao, if you didn't ask direct questions one by one, he wouldn't answer. And his temperament was such that you had to ask one question and he would only answer one question. Suddenly, Zhuge Mingyue remembered a metaphor from her past life: a toad, poke it once, jump once.

  "I came looking for you, he heard it, so he came together." Zhangsun Ninghao's handsome face still had no expression.

  "Yuan Shihao, you idiot, did you think that Long Sun Ninghao came to find trouble with me?" Zhuge Mingyue was taken aback.

  "Isn't it?" Yuan Shihao retorted.

  "Why am I looking for trouble with her?" Long Sun Ninghao turned his head and asked Yuan Shihao with a serious face.

  Yuan Shihao's mouth was agape, what do you mean? You just said with an icy face that you were going to Tianfeng Academy to find Zhuge Mingyue, weren't you coming to challenge her, weren't you coming to bother her?

  “Hahaha……” Zhuge Mingyue finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, then looked at Yuan Shihao with a sympathetic expression. Actually, it's not Yuan Shihao's fault for thinking that way, the problem lies with Changsun Ninghao being a poker face who rarely speaks, his actions and expressions would definitely lead to misunderstandings. Zhuge Mingyue imagined Changsun Ninghao saying he wanted to go find her with an icy cold expression and a killing aura, while Yuan Shihao listened in excitement beside him. It's really interesting! Zhuge Mingyue even imagined that when Changsun Ninghao met someone he liked, he would say "I like you" with a cold expression and no emotions, the other person would definitely think he was there to seek revenge. Just thinking about it made Zhuge Mingyue feel amused.

  "What are you smiling at?" Yuan Shihao felt a bad premonition rising in his heart. He hadn't brought anyone today, because Long Sun Ninghao was there.

  "Hit!" Zhuge Mingyue waved her hand and calmly spat out a word. Now that she had such a strong backing, it would be a waste not to take advantage of the situation and pretend to be a tiger!

  Ling Feiyang and Wan Qichen, as well as Xue Zihao, actively carried out post-meal exercises.

  The mournful cries echoed over the Purple Mirror Lake, truly heart-wrenching for those who heard and tear-jerking for those who saw...

  "What brings you to find me?" Zhuge Mingyue turned her head, no longer looking at the beaten and wailing Yuan Shihao, asking Liang Sun Ninghui.

  "Chen Long Competition, you're going to participate." Zhang Sun Ning Hao used a definite tone, then turned his head to look at Ling Fei Yang who was still being violent on the other side, "Ling Fei Yang, you're also going to participate."

  "Oh, okay." Ling Feiyang added a kick and turned his head to respond.

  "Chenlong Competition?" Zhuge Mingyue was taken aback, as if she remembered Wen Yi mentioning it to her before. The Chenlong Competition is a traditional event among the elite academies of various countries in the southern part of the Canglan Continent, where each country's top students participate. The competition results have a significant impact on the reputation and prestige of the academy, and even affect the national status to some extent. Therefore, both the country and the academy attach great importance to it, and academies that perform well in the Chenlong Competition will receive the largest funding support and most favorable resource allocation. Even the Emperor attaches great importance to this Chenlong Competition.

  "Not bad, there will be a selection later. Among the elites recommended by colleges all over the country, we will select." Chang Sun Ning Hao said more here, "Your college will also have a quota for recommendation. But being recommended does not mean you can participate. You need to go through the selection process. You must win and get the quota to participate with me."

  Zhuge Mingyue thought to herself, this Chen Long tournament, it seems like there's only benefits and no drawbacks. The competition venue won't be in Danling Country either, hmm, can escape the torment of those two old men for a while, not bad at all.

  "En, I will strive for it." Zhuge Mingyue nodded.

  "It's not striving for, it's a must!" Chang Sun Ninghao said with a serious face.

  "Alright, alright. Got it!" Zhuge Mingyue nodded helplessly. Talking to this Long Suninghao was absolutely no fun. This guy, everything he did was so methodical and serious. At such a young age, he already looked so mature, who knows who he takes after?

  "I'm leaving then. See you later." Long Sun Ning Hao bid farewell again with a serious tone.

  "Alright, take care, see you then." Zhuge Mingyue also bid farewell seriously.

  Chang Sun Ninghao walked towards the college entrance with a expressionless face, not even glancing at Yuan Shihao who was rolling around on the ground. Yuan Shihao's eyes were filled with tears as he watched Chang Sun Ninghao leave.

  "Alright, let's call it a day. How about we go to the night market for some supper tonight?" Zhuge Mingyue suggested, waving her hand to stop everyone.

  "Good idea, I want to eat that family's crystal fried dumplings." Wan Qi Chen's eyes lit up as soon as he heard it.

  "Go eat wonton soup." Xue Zihao also made a suggestion.

  "I want to eat that house's colored cotton candy." This was Xuanxuan's voice.

  "Then let's all eat." Ling Feiyang shrugged his shoulders, speechless at this group of foodies.

  Yuan Shihao ran out of Tianfeng College in tears, and before leaving, he threw down a classic sentence from Hui Tai Lang: I'll be back!

  ……

  "Mingyue, how did you get to know Zhang Sun Ninghao?" Ling Feiyang asked curiously.

  "After one battle, we will know each other," said Zhuge Mingyue.

  "Oh, I see." Ling Feiyang understood. Changsun Ninghao was just a martial arts enthusiast, and it was normal for him to want to have a match with a skilled opponent. So that's how he knew Mingyue. This guy had been so serious all day, and he thought he was looking for trouble, but it turned out he was just there to catch up.

  "Chenlong Competition, does each college have a recommended quota?" Zhuge Mingyue asked Ling Feiyang.

  "Hmm. Let's ask Teacher Wen Yi about the number of spots later." Ling Feiyang stroked his chin, looking at Wan Xi Chen and the others, "The top players in the Dragon Competition are as numerous as clouds, if they remain at their current level, they won't be able to enter the finals."

  "Not bad, so you're next in line for my training!" A voice suddenly rang out from a short distance away.

  "Teacher!" The crowd exclaimed in unison, revealing the identity of the person who had arrived. It was indeed Wen Yi.

  "There are only four places available, and I plan to recommend all four of you." Wen Yi said with a smile.

  Before anyone could speak, a panting figure rushed in from the school gate.

  "Teacher Liang?" Zhuge Mingyue stared blankly after seeing the person clearly. Isn't Liang Rouyun a teacher at Purple Cloud Academy? Why would she come here?

  Wen Yi saw Liang Rouyun's arrival, his face changed, and even his whole body was slightly trembling.