SPMT : Chapter 32: Advancing to the Fourth Level

 

After dinner, Xiao Jingting didn’t rush to the fields but slipped into the house. He took out a translucent seed mixed with clear water from the jade pendant space and swallowed it.

 

The Cuiyun Grass that Xiao Jingting had previously obtained didn’t disappoint his expectations. After being planted in the space and irrigated with Ling Spring water, it survived tenaciously. Just this morning, shortly after Xu Mu’an left, the seed fell.

 

Watching Xiao Jingting enter the house, Xiao Xiaodong thought to himself: “Father is absent, and Father is slacking off, retreating to his room to sleep after dinner.”

 

Xiao Xiaodong cleaned up the dishes and began washing.

 

After taking the Cuiyun Grass, Xiao Jingting felt waves of rich spiritual energy washing over his body. He immediately sat cross-legged on the bed, absorbing the spiritual energy in the air. He felt as if his entire body was immersed in warm water, indescribably comfortable.

 

Two hours later, Xiao Jingting finally broke through to the fourth level of Qi cultivation.

 

Feeling invigorated, Xiao Jingting sensed that the strength in his body had increased by two or three times compared to before.

 

Xiao Jingting walked out and found that the dishes from breakfast had already been cleaned. Xiao Xiaodong was standing on a small stool, stir-frying vegetables, while Xiao Xiaofan was tending to the fire. Seeing this scene, Xiao Jingting couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

 

“Let me cook instead,” Xiao Jingting said to the two children.

 

Xiao Xiaodong glanced at Xiao Jingting and said, “Father, you’ve been working hard lately. Take a rest, and besides, the food is almost ready.”

 

Xiao Jingting: “… What a sensible child! Unlike those spoiled troublemakers on Earth who only cause trouble.”

 

Xiao Jingting had a meal cooked by Xiao Xiaodong.

 

“Brother, the food you made is so bad!” Xiao Xiaofan complained, wrinkling his little nose as he held his bowl.

 

Xiao Xiaodong’s face turned red with embarrassment. “Just eat yours.”

 

Xiao Xiaodong thought to himself: Sometimes when Father isn’t around, he’s the one who cooks for Xiao Xiaofan. Xiao Xiaofan is like a bottomless pit. No matter what he cooks, he always eats a lot. After eating several good meals, he actually started to criticize his cooking skills. What a rascal.

 

Xiao Jingting smiled and said, “Xifan doesn’t appreciate it, but actually, the food you made is good, Xiaodong.”

 

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiaodong quickly lowered his head, his face showing a hint of blush.

 

“Father, where are you going this afternoon?” Xiao Xiaofan asked.

 

“To the fields,” Xiao Jingting replied.

 

“I’ll go too!” Xiao Xiaofan exclaimed excitedly.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded and said, “Sure!”

 

Xiao Jingting took Xiao Xiaofan and Xiao Xiaodong to the fields. He was relieved that he hadn’t encountered Qiu Bai recently.

 

Half a month ago, Qiu Bai seemed to be obsessed with him, always appearing by his side. Despite Xiao Jingting’s persistent refusals, Qiu Bai finally stopped appearing.

 

Little did Xiao Jingting know that after redeeming all the fields, the villagers’ perception of him had changed significantly.

 

A prodigal son turning over a new leaf was always a hot topic, and the village was full of praise for Xiao Jingting.

 

Qiu Bai, hearing all the praises for Xiao Jingting and seeing Xu Mu’an enjoying life with Xiao Jingting, gradually developed a different view of Xiao Jingting. He thought it wouldn’t be bad to become Xiao Jingting’s wife.

 

Qiu Bai also noticed that Xiao Jingting’s attitude towards him was different from before. But Qiu Bai believed that as long as he let go of his pride, Xiao Jingting would be moved. However, every time he approached Xiao Jingting, Xiao Jingting seemed to treat him like a monster, keeping his distance.

 

Among the villagers, it was common for people to talk behind each other’s backs. Qiu Bai’s futile pursuit of Xiao Jingting became the talk of the village.

 

Qiu Bai was handsome but arrogant, and many people in the village didn’t like him. Rumors like “Qiu Bai is shameless, even throwing himself at someone who doesn’t want him” spread like wildfire.

 

Qiu Bai valued his reputation greatly. After hearing these rumors, he decided to “ignore Xiao Jingting for a few days.” This decision made Xiao Jingting enjoy some peace and quiet.

 

After ignoring Xiao Jingting for a few days, Qiu Bai heard from Qiu Li that Xiao Jingting was still busy farming and hunting every day, as usual, which made him quite annoyed.

 

“Brother, how’s Xiao Jingting doing?” Qiu Li asked.

 

Qiu Li, full of jealousy, replied, “He’s living a comfortable life now, hiring people to work the fields, buying expensive clothes and weapons for Xu Mu’an, and even hunting snakes. Everyone envies him. That snake he hunted looked like it was killed by a symbol recording. The snake was so badly damaged that it couldn’t be sold for money. Anyone could have done that, but the villagers praise Xiao Jingting as if he’s a reincarnated war god. I really don’t understand what they’re thinking.”

 

Qiu Li was also considered outstanding among the young people in the village. Being overshadowed by Xiao Jingting made him feel quite uncomfortable.