Lei Xuan looked at Xiao Xiaodong and Chen Xu with some suspicion and asked, “Where are you two going?”
“To hunt in the back mountain,” Xiao Xiaodong said casually.
Lei Xuan glanced at Chen Xu, hesitated, and then asked Xiao Xiaodong, “You’re taking him?”
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “Yes.”
Lei Xuan looked at Chen Xu with a headache and scratched his head instinctively.
Chen Xu tilted his head, feeling a bit downcast, and said, “Don’t look at me like that! I am in the Foundation Establishment stage. I’ve heard many Qi Refining stage cultivators go to the back mountain.”
Seeing Lei Xuan’s reaction, Chen Xu felt a bit frustrated. His parents died early, and his grandfather was very strict with him, fearing he would get into trouble. Although he was already in the Foundation Establishment stage, he had rarely fought beasts.
Lei Xuan smiled, “Yes, yes.”
“Where are you all going? I want to go too,” Xiao Xiaofan jumped out.
Chen Xu, excited, said, “Great! The more, the merrier!”
Lei Xuan thought for a moment, “Then I’ll go too.”
“Everyone can come,” Xiao Xiaodong said.
Xiao Xiaofan looked at Chen Xu and asked, “Chen Shao, have you ever killed a beast?”
Chen Xu smiled bitterly, “I have, but I didn’t do much.”
Xiao Xiaofan looked at Chen Xu puzzled. Chen Xu smiled bitterly and said, “My grandfather worries about me a lot, so he has some Golden Core stage cultivators follow me. If we encounter a beast, those cultivators will rush in and half-kill the beast. I only need to go up and give it a couple of finishing blows.”
Xiao Xiaofan’s eyes widened in amazement, “That’s convenient…”
Chen Xu nodded, “Yes, but it’s too convenient.” Therefore, his actual combat ability was quite poor.
The four of them headed towards the back mountain. Qiao Xiang appeared and blocked their path, asking, “Where are you going?”
“To hunt,” Xiao Xiaofan said without hesitation.
Qiao Xiang looked directly at Xiao Xiaodong and said, “Xiao Xiaodong, how can you take Chen Shao hunting? If something happens to him, can you take the blame?”
Xiao Xiaofan glared at Qiao Xiang unhappily.
Chen Xu frowned, “I wanted to come out on my own; it has nothing to do with them. Besides, I have some ability to protect myself.”
“Chen Shao, this is too risky. If your grandfather finds out, he will be worried,” Qiao Xiang said disapprovingly.
Chen Xu nodded, “I know, but as long as he doesn’t find out, it’s fine. I’m not made of mud. If Qi Refining stage cultivators can go there, why can’t I?”
Qiao Xiang looked at Chen Xu’s face, feeling frustrated but unable to say anything harsh.
Wu Li sent a voice transmission to Qiao Xiang, who then smiled and said, “Since Junior Brother Chen is so interested, how about I join you?”
Chen Xu looked at Xiao Xiaodong, who nodded, “Sure, you’re welcome!”
Qiao Xiang couldn’t help but snort softly.
Qiao Xiang thought to himself: Xiao Xiaodong is really unaware of his place. Among the four of them, Xiao Xiaofan has a single spirit root, Lei Xuan has a mutated spirit root, and Chen Xu has a Nascent Soul stage grandfather. All of them have higher statuses than Xiao Xiaodong, yet Xiao Xiaodong acts as their leader.
Qiao Xiang looked at Lei Xuan, who listened obediently to Xiao Xiaodong, and secretly cursed Lei Xuan as spineless. Xiao Xiaofan following his brother was understandable, but Lei Xuan was different, yet he also acted as if Xiao Xiaodong was the leader.
Chen Xu didn’t mind. During their time in the mining area, he noticed that Xiao Xiaodong, Xiao Xiaofan, and Lei Xuan were led by Xiao Xiaodong. Xiao Xiaofan and Lei Xuan listened to Xiao Xiaodong’s words.
Chen Xu admired Xiao Xiaodong for being able to make Lei Xuan and Xiao Xiaofan listen. During their time in the mining area, Chen Xu, who was dependent on others, also followed Xiao Xiaodong’s lead. After leaving the mining area, this habit continued, and Chen Xu always sought Xiao Xiaodong’s opinion.
Qiao Xiang followed them, sticking close to Chen Xu, constantly talking about jungle survival tips, showing off his knowledge.
Chen Xu kept a serious face, not knowing what to say.
The little flower chicken strutted ahead proudly, occasionally looking back at Qiao Xiang with mocking eyes.
Qiao Xiang, seeing the chicken’s mocking eyes, felt angry. He didn’t think the chicken was targeting him intentionally, but rather that it reflected Xiao Xiaodong’s dissatisfaction with him, prompting the chicken to look down on him.
…
“Why are you back?” Xiao Jingting asked Xiao Xiaojin in confusion.
Xiao Xiaojin sat on the bench, sulking, “Elder Brother took Chen Xu hunting and didn’t take me. He sent me back. Elder Brother is so annoying, I don’t like him anymore.”
Xiao Jingting’s eyes widened, “What? Your brother took Chen Xu hunting?”
Xiao Xiaojin nodded, “Yes.”
Xiao Jingting stroked his chin, “Hunting is good. They might develop feelings while hunting.”
“Qiao Xiang went too,” Xiao Xiaojin added.
Xiao Jingting was speechless for a moment. That guy went too? That’s a chance to see who’s better.
While Xiao Jingting was talking to Xiao Xiaojin, Qiu Yun pushed the door open and entered.
Xiao Jingting quickly stood up, “Manager Qiu, why are you here?”
“Are you teaching Mu Yun to cook?” Qiu Yun asked with a frown.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes.”
“You’re so idle, teaching Mu Yun to cook. Doesn’t that interfere with your cultivation?” Qiu Yun asked sarcastically.
Xiao Jingting smiled, “It’s fine. Elder Mu Yun is knowledgeable. Teaching him to cook, he guides me in cultivation, so I don’t lose out.”
Qiu Yun scoffed, “You’re not afraid he’ll lead you astray and cause you to have cultivation deviations?”
Xiao Jingting laughed awkwardly, “That shouldn’t happen. Manager Qiu, you don’t look well. Are you feeling unwell?”
Qiu Yun sneered, “Nonsense, with someone like you eating inside and out, how can I look good?”
Xiao Jingting was speechless. What did I do to deserve this? “Elder Qiu, Elder Mu Yun made food for you.”
Qiu Yun’s face darkened. Xiao Jingting quickly said, “Elder Mu Yun is still learning. It’s understandable that his cooking isn’t great yet. Don’t be angry, he’ll get better with practice.”
Qiu Yun looked at Xiao Jingting with disdain, “Mu Yun is aiming to become a Nascent Soul cultivator, yet you’re teaching him to cook. Be careful, if the Wushuang Sect finds out you’re misleading him into not striving, delaying his promotion, you might not find a place to bury yourself.”
Qiu Yun left after venting his anger.
Xiao Jingting looked at Qiu Yun’s departing figure and said to Xu Muan, “What does Manager Qiu mean?”
Xu Muan thought for a moment, “Maybe he’s just annoyed.”
Xiao Jingting rolled his eyes. Mu Yun and Qiu Yun were a troublesome pair. One comes to learn cooking when annoyed, the other comes to vent anger. I’ve never seen a couple making trouble for others when having a spat.
Not long after Qiu Yun left, Mu Yun came.
“Daoist Xiao, sorry to bother you. What are we learning today?” Mu Yun asked sincerely as he entered.
Xiao Jingting looked at Mu Yun, feeling a headache, “Elder Mu Yun, Manager Qiu came and said I shouldn’t lead you astray.”
Mu Yun smiled, “It’s fine. I can’t reach Nascent Soul anyway, so I might as well do something else.”
Xiao Jingting was speechless. It might be fine for you, but it’s a big deal for me!
“I want to learn how to make chestnut roasted pigeon,” Mu Yun said.
Xiao Jingting was speechless. “Elder, did you make food for Manager Qiu yesterday?”
Mu Yun nodded, “Yes.”
“Did he eat it?” Xiao Jingting asked.
Mu Yun shook his head, “No, he flipped the table.”
Xiao Jingting was speechless. “And you still want to cook?”
Mu Yun nodded, “Yes. If I cook better, maybe he’ll accept it.”
Xiao Jingting was speechless. It’s not about the food. It’s you he can’t accept.
Under Mu Yun’s sincere “invitation,” Xiao Jingting followed Mu Yun into the kitchen.
Mu Yun was very serious about learning to cook. Seeing Mu Yun so earnest, Xiao Jingting couldn’t bring himself to be perfunctory.
“Elder Mu Yun, I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Didn’t expect you to be here,” Xie Wanran said disapprovingly, standing at the door.
Mu Yun looked at Xie Wanran and smiled, “Wanran, it’s you!”
“Elder, why are you learning to cook?” Xie Wanran asked, frowning.
Mu Yun smiled, “I have nothing else to do right now, so I’m learning to cook.”
“Elder, you are destined for great things. Spending time on this is such a waste,” Xie Wanran murmured.
Mu Yun smiled indifferently, “What’s the waste?”
Xie Wanran bit her lip, “Elder, you’re learning to cook for Manager Qiu, aren’t you?”
Mu Yun frowned slightly and looked at Xie Wanran, “That’s my business. You don’t need to concern yourself.”
Xie Wanran turned her head, glancing discontentedly at Xiao Jingting. Xiao Jingting rolled his eyes inwardly. Mu Yun wanted to learn to cook on his own; he didn’t force him. Xie Wanran, failing to deal with Mu Yun, took it out on him. What kind of behavior is this?
“Senior Sister Xie,” Zhu Jin greeted Xie Wanran as he approached.
“Senior Sister, are you alright?” Zhu Jin asked with concern.
Xie Wanran shook her head, “I’m fine.”
Taking a deep breath, Xie Wanran couldn’t believe that Mu Yun was really in the kitchen cooking. Seeing it for herself, she felt an indescribable sadness.
“You said Uncle Mu cooked for Qiu Yun, and Qiu Yun flipped the table?” Xie Wanran asked.
Zhu Jin nodded, “Yes.”
Xie Wanran clenched her fists, feeling stifled. Why should Qiu Yun act so high and mighty? Even though Mu Yun humbled himself, Qiu Yun still put on airs.
“Who would have thought that Elder Mu Yun would actually cook for someone,” Zhu Jin said, sighing.
Xie Wanran’s face darkened, “Alright, let’s go.”
Zhu Jin nodded, “Okay.”
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