A master of comedy!

"Waaaaah, boss, aren't you really going to bring the cutest, most loyal, and most capable little red thread?"

Outside the city gate of Xunyang, a group of people were seeing each other off.

Hongxian clung to Zhou Sheng's leg like a sloth, refusing to get down, and looked pitifully at her wise and mighty boss.

"Boss, besides being a fighter, I can also give you a back massage and leg massage. My hands are made of stone, they feel really good when I massage them..."

The little girl nuzzled Zhou Sheng with her head, acting coquettishly, but it made a crisp, banging sound.

The shock made her head spin.

Zhou Sheng was speechless. You're just being coquettish, but the force of this head-banging actually triggered his zombie-like martial arts, making the force enough to shatter metal and stone.

If an ordinary person were hit like that a few times, their bones would probably break.

"Who told you to be so greedy? You've eaten a lot of dragon meat these past few days, and now your blood, flesh, and essence are accumulating and difficult to digest. You must stay here and train properly with your master!"

Zhou Sheng stroked her little head, a helpless smile flashing in his eyes.

Because Hongxian ate too much, even her stone fetus body could not withstand it. She either had to cultivate diligently to break through her limitations or explode and die.

Yu Zhensheng reached out, and with a quick snap of his fingers, lifted her up like a kitten, his expression serious.

"While your junior brother and Xiao Feng are away, no one will be protecting you anymore. Don't slack off. When you get back, you'll be practicing your skills!"

Then he looked at his apprentice and Yaotai Feng.

The handsome man and beautiful woman standing together were truly a match made in heaven, an unparalleled pair. And with his vast experience of people, he could naturally see that the relationship between his apprentice and Xiao Feng had undergone a qualitative change.

Satisfied, he secretly praised himself for being worthy of being Yu Zhensheng's disciple, but on the surface he said indifferently, "Alright, you should leave quickly too. The Funiu Mountains are not close, so the sooner you go, the sooner you will return."

"Yes, Master!"

Yao Tai Feng smiled and bowed along with Zhou Sheng, saying, "Understood, Master."

She used to call him Fifth Master, but now she has quietly changed her address, the meaning of which is self-evident.

Tan Sheng, who had come to see him off, sighed silently, finally coming to his senses and realizing that there was no hope left.

However, he was able to let go easily, and his youthful admiration for Zhou Sheng did not affect his respect for him. He bowed and said, "Brother Zhou, Master Feng, please take good care of yourself."

After saying goodbye, Zhou Sheng carried the zither case on his back and, with Yao Tai Feng by his side, drifted away towards the Funiu Mountains in Yongzhou.

"Master, why does Sister Feng look a little different?"

Hongxian stared at the two figures as they walked away, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

She felt that Sister Feng had suddenly gained a certain charm, making her want to snuggle into her arms. Her every smile and frown was even more beautiful, and sometimes she would be mesmerized by her.

Snapped!
Yu Zhensheng gave her a hard knock on the head, then silently...
"Children, don't ask questions. Hurry home and practice your lower body posture, the 'Children Bowing to Buddha' posture, and you have to balance a large vat full of water on your head. If a single drop of water leaks, you'll miss a meal!"

Red Line ran back in a huff.

Yu Zhensheng glanced at Tan Sheng, whose expression was gloomy, stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and sighed softly.

"Lust is a knife that scrapes the bone. Young people, don't be obsessed with beauty. Love and affection are too low-level pursuits and meaningless."

Yu Tianheng glared at him angrily: "You old fool, you have the least right to say that!"

Yu Zhensheng quickly laughed and said, "Alright, alright, then let me put it another way: young people should appreciate flowers more often and not get hung up on one tree, otherwise it's not good for the tree."

"You old fool, is that how you comfort someone?!"

"Oh right, you're the most experienced at this kind of thing, why don't you do it?"

"I'm so angry!"

……

Even from afar, they could hear their master and Yu Tianheng arguing. Zhou Sheng and Yao Taifeng exchanged a smile. People become more like children as they get older. Their master and Yu Tianheng, these two sworn enemies, almost always started arguing the moment they met, their mouths never stopping.

"The Funiu Mountains are located in the Qinling Mountains. I've long heard that the Qinqiang opera there is magnificent, heroic, and tragic, and that there are famous operas such as 'The Prince Replaced by a Civet Cat' and 'The Women Generals of the Yang Family.' I might be able to see them this time."

Yao Taifeng's eyes shone brightly. Today, she was dressed in a neat black satin robe with water patterns and arrow sleeves, with an indigo sea dragon skin belt around her waist and Yu Ji's twin swords slanted at her side. The blue sword tassels fluttered slightly as she walked.

Her long, beautiful hair was tied up with an ebony hairpin, her eyes were like autumn water, her eyebrows were like swords, and when she stood still, she was like a green mountain peak, her sharpness contained but not revealed, concentrated but not scattered.

She resembles a chivalrous woman who has roamed the martial arts world for many years and whose skills are unfathomable.

Especially after attaining the status of a golden incense burner, the inviolable and awe-inspiring majesty that it exudes makes it appear even more extraordinary.

But now she ran briskly like a little girl, her eyes full of anticipation.

This was the first time she had ever traveled so far from home, and she was accompanied by her sweetheart.

"Once we reach the Funiu Mountains and finish our business, we can stay there for a few more days. We can enjoy the scenery and listen to Qinqiang opera together."

Seeing Yao Taifeng's high spirits and bright eyes, Zhou Sheng's gaze softened.

He suddenly felt that for the first time since he came into this world, he was completely relaxed.

Instead of thinking about powerful enemies, unsolved mysteries, or plans, I simply enjoy traveling, playing, and spending time with loved ones.

"Wrong, it's not the two of us, it's the three of us."

Yao Taifeng suddenly shook her head. She reached out and touched the zither case on Zhou Sheng's back, a look of worry in her eyes.

"Danshan, when do you think Jinse will wake up?"

After learning about Jinse's ordeal, she was initially very worried, but Zhou Sheng said that Jinse was just too tired and would wake up in a few days.

That's why she felt relieved, but now five days have passed and Jinse still shows no sign of waking up.

Zhou Sheng frowned and said, "Logically speaking, she should be waking up soon. I can feel that her primordial spirit is growing stronger little by little."

His natal magic weapon was connected to his mind, and Zhou Sheng could sense that Jinse was not in danger. On the contrary, because of her bloodline bond with him, Jinse had gained many benefits.

After waking up, his magical power should increase significantly.

"Danshan, you must treat Jinse better in the future. This time, she almost lost her primordial spirit to help you. As her natal magic weapon, her life and death were entirely in your hands."

"Don't worry, I will."

"...Of course, it can't be too good either."

Yao Taifeng's eyes flickered as she said, "Just the ordinary kind is fine. She's my best friend, so you're not allowed to have any ulterior motives."

"Furthermore, you must not, as the master, force her to do...those things."

Zhou Sheng pretended not to understand and asked with a smile, "What things?"

"It's... you lecherous temple keeper, all those things you did to humiliate me..."

"Hahaha, is it really humiliation? It seems that Lady Feng has developed a taste for it these past few days, and is even enjoying it. She's even been begging me—"

Before he finished speaking, a clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out, as pleasant as the tinkling of a spring.

"Do you want me to humiliate you?"

“Teacher, don’t talk nonsense. Xiao Feng is definitely not that kind of person.”

Zhou Sheng and Yao Taifeng were both startled.

That was... Jinse's voice! (End of Chapter)