Chapter 351.2 (1/2)

Five Types of Sword Techniques

As he placed all his focus on the sword, he seemed to be able to hear the breathing of this sword… This was doubtlessly the result of being one with the sword!

As for the rest of the process, he just needed to shift his focus from the sword to its intent. Afterwards, he would be able to condense his sword intent!

Speaking of which, it’s all thanks to Bai Su’s reminder which helped me to successfully comprehend this step.

Ning Fan raised his head to gaze and asked with an astonished tone.

“Mm? Hasn’t madam left yet? It’s already late. Wouldn’t it stir up some gossip if madam, who isn’t a dead person, still stays in my mansion?”

“Y-Yes, it would…”

Bai Su was really awkward. She certainly knew that it was extremely inappropriate to run into Ning Fan’s house in the middle of the night.

However, the affairs between men and women had never crossed her mind previously. Instead, she was just wholeheartedly admiring Ning Fan’s profoundness in sword techniques and wondering whether it would be possible for Little Stone to acknowledge him as his master.

Now, after being reminded by Ning Fan, she retrieved herself from her thoughts. She paused at the entrance and hesitated. However, she was still too shy to speak out in the end and left with a soft sigh.

At the moment she left, it struck her that she had brought a basket of eggs with her to Ning Fan’s mansion. It was originally a token of gratitude to Ning Fan for giving Little Stone the precious sword, wasn’t it?

“I know that Young Master Zhou is wealthy and does not care about these measly things. But this basket of eggs is a little token of gratitude from me for Young Master to thank you for being willing to lend the precious sword to Little Stone… I heard that Madam Zhou has fallen ill. These eggs are just right for her to nourish her body.”

Bai Su handed the basket of eggs to Ning Fan. Her actions were polite and she also bowed slightly as a sign of courtesy.

Ning Fan took the eggs and his heart felt a jolt.

A basket of eggs is one of the ways to express kindness among the mortals in a neighborhood.

Meanwhile, giving gifts to a stranger is considered a foolish act in the cultivation world.

But in the mortals’ world, it’s basic etiquette to express goodwill.

“Thank you…” Ning Fan sighed with feelings. He had not felt a friendly feeling like this for a long time.

“*Chuckle* Young Master is really a unique person. There is no need to say thanks for just a basket of eggs.”

Bai Su’s face puckered as her lips curved into a smile. Her expression was both rather fascinating and charming. Right at this moment, Xu Qiuling woke up. She pushed the door open and walked out from within the mansion. Then, she asked with a soft voice.

“Big brother, it’s already late. Why don’t you light up some lights? Eh? Is there a guest…?”

Other than her slightly pale complexion due to her illness, the rest of Xu Qiuling’s appearance could only be described with one word: beautiful. In fact, as she stood and basked in the moonlight, she looked just like a fairy that descended to the mortal world.

As soon as Bai Su saw Xu Qiuling’s attractive appearance, she was instantly overwhelmed and she inwardly mocked herself.

Since Young Master Zhou already has such a lovely wife, how would he be interested in an ugly woman like me, let alone molest me? I was really overthinking it just now...

“I’m Bai Su. Greetings to Madam Zhou. It’s already late now. I will come for a visit again some other day.”

Bai Su made a bow again and excused herself.

Xu Qiuling’s eyes were flashing with surprise.

If this Bai Su was a few years younger, her appearance may not be inferior to mine.

After making a bow in return, she watched Bai Su leave. Then, she shifted her eyes to Ning Fan who was carrying a basket of eggs. Xu Qiuling burst into laughter as if a punchline just hit her.

“What are you laughing at?”

“I’m laughing at you.The dignified Great Devil Lord Zhou is carrying a basket of eggs… If your current look were to be seen by cultivators from the External Endless Sea, I wonder how many of them would get so shocked until their eyeballs pop out.”

…

In Gusu City, the news of a young master surnamed Zhou buying a haunted mansion was gradually forgotten after being a hot topic in everyone’s conversation for a few days.

As for the residences neighboring the haunted mansion, they also gradually grew familiar with Ning Fan.

They only knew that Ning Fan was rather weird. During the day, Ning Fan would sit in the yard with the gate wide open and stare attentively at a sword.

In the evening, Ning Fan would then bring a peerless beauty to go cruising on the Su River in Gusu.