Consciousness sank back into the game world. The oil lamp in the room had long since burned out, and the air still held the faint fragrance of soap and flower petals after a bath.

Wu Feng walked straight to the bed in the bedroom, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and let his fingertips fall naturally in front of his knees, instantly falling into a state of tranquility.

He took a deep breath, and the warm Nine Yang True Qi in his dantian slowly awakened like a dormant stream.

The energy flows slowly along the meridians, allowing one to enter a state of cultivation.

Wherever the Nine Yang True Qi passed, the meridians were slightly stretched open, and a subtle warmth emanated from them. With each cycle, the True Qi became more solidified.

At the edge of my field of vision, a pale golden proficiency indicator rhythmically jumped: [Nine Yang Divine Skill Proficiency +276].

The sky outside the window gradually changed from a pale white to a bright white.

The morning breeze rustled the green bamboo in the courtyard, the sound faintly coming through the door, mixed with the calls of breakfast stalls in the distant streets.

However, this did not disturb Wu Feng, who was immersed in his cultivation.

His brows were slightly furrowed, his expression focused, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, slowly sliding down his jawline and dripping onto his clothes.

With such focused cultivation, the time for Chenshi (7-9 AM) arrived before they knew it.

The first rays of morning sun pierced through the courtyard wall and through the window, falling on Wu Feng's shoulder.

Feeling the warmth of the sunlight, Wu Feng slowly opened his eyes, a faint golden light flashing in his eyes.

He then exhaled a long breath, which condensed into a thin white ribbon in the morning light and slowly dissipated.

He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and with a slight pressure from his fingertips, he could clearly feel the surging true energy within his body.

The Nine Yang Divine Skill remains at the proficient level, but the refinement of true qi has deepened compared to yesterday.

Wu Feng got up and stretched his muscles and bones, his joints making a series of soft cracking sounds, and the stiffness in his body instantly disappeared.

He pushed open the door, walked to the courtyard gate, and called out loudly towards the front hall, "Waiter."

Footsteps soon approached from afar, and a waiter trotted over, a fawning smile on his face: "Good morning, sir! What can I do for you?"

"Send six bowls of wontons, six boiled eggs, and a pot of hot tea to the stone table in the courtyard," Wu Feng said in a calm tone.

"Alright, sir! Please wait a moment, I'll go prepare it right away!" The waiter hurriedly agreed, turned around and quickly ran back to the front of the restaurant, his footsteps gradually fading into the distance.

After giving his instructions, Wu Feng turned and walked towards the west wing. He raised his hand and gently knocked three times on the door. "Qinglu, get up and have breakfast." His voice softened.

A moment later, the sound of rustling fabric came from inside the door. Then, the door was opened a crack, and Li Qinglu peeked out with half her face.

Her hair was still fluffy from just waking up, her eyes were slightly red, and she was still sleepy. When she saw that it was Wu Feng, a gentle smile instantly appeared on her lips, and most of the sleepiness in her eyes disappeared: "Wu Lang, I'll be done in a minute."

Wu Feng nodded, then walked to the door of the east wing and knocked three times as well.

After a moment of silence inside the gatehouse, soft footsteps were heard, the bolt was pulled open, and Wu Xingyun came out.

She was still wearing a light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her hair was neatly combed, and there was no trace of the languor of just waking up on her face. Her expression remained calm, but a faint trace of weariness flashed in her eyes, suggesting that she had not stopped cultivating last night.

She looked up at Wu Feng, nodded slightly, and stood silently to the side waiting without saying a word.

"Come out for dinner." After saying that, Wu Feng turned around and walked to the stone table to sit down.

"Wait a moment." Wu Xingyun said, then turned and went back into the house.

Li Qinglu quickly got ready, combing her hair into a simple bun and washing her face.

He walked quickly to the stone table, sat down next to Wu Feng, placed his hands on his knees, and waited quietly.

Wu Xingyun then walked over and sat on the other side of the stone table, his hands folded in front of him, his gaze fixed on the green bamboo in the courtyard, his expression as calm as ever.

Not long after, the waiter came running in, panting, carrying a large food box.

As soon as the food box lid was opened, a burst of hot air rushed out, carrying the fresh aroma of wontons and the rich fragrance of eggs.

He deftly placed six bowls of wontons on the stone table, each bowl with a milky white broth and a few emerald green scallions floating on top.

Then he took out six steaming hard-boiled eggs and placed them on a small plate.

Finally, the warmed tea was poured into three teacups. The tea soup was clear and bright, with a fragrant aroma.

"Sir, your breakfast is ready, please enjoy!" The waiter wiped the sweat from his brow, smiled, and left, gently closing the courtyard gate behind him.

The group didn't say much, picked up their chopsticks, and quietly ate their breakfast.

Li Qinglu scooped up the wontons in small sips, a little soup getting on the corner of her mouth, which she subconsciously wiped away.

Her eyes were sparkling; she clearly really liked the taste of the wontons.

Wu Xingyun moved with ease, eating slowly and chewing each bite carefully. Occasionally, he would pick up his teacup, take a sip of hot tea, and the weariness between his brows gradually dissipated.

A simple breakfast, bathed in the morning light and the shadows of bamboo, appears exceptionally tranquil and pleasant.

After finishing breakfast, Wu Feng wiped his mouth and looked at the two of them: "The re-examination is in the afternoon today. I'm free this morning, so I'll take you out for a walk."

Li Qinglu's eyes lit up instantly, her face full of surprise, and she nodded quickly, "Okay, Wu Lang!"

Wu Xingyun nodded slightly, offering no objection, but a hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes.

She quite liked the lively, down-to-earth atmosphere of the city. Aside from being a bit noisy, it was nice to stroll around and relax with Wu Feng.

The three of them got up, and Wu Feng took the lead and walked out of the courtyard gate, followed closely by Li Qinglu, who looked around the street with curiosity.

Wu Xingyun walked at the back, his expression calm, but he couldn't help but raise his eyes to scan the shops and pedestrians on both sides.

The streets were already bustling with activity, with shops of all kinds lined up one after another. The sounds of hawking, bargaining, and children playing mingled together, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

The warm sunlight shone down on me, carrying a gentle warmth. Pedestrians came and went on the street, each with a different expression.

Some people were hurrying along, while others stopped to browse and select goods, creating a lively scene.

Not far along the street, there was a small stall selling candied hawthorns on a street corner. The bright red hawthorns were coated with a crystal-clear sugar coating, glistening temptingly in the sunlight.

The vendor was holding a stick and calling out, "Candied hawthorn berries! Sweet and sour candied hawthorn berries!"

Li Qinglu's gaze was instantly drawn to it, her steps faltering, her eyes filled with longing. She turned to Wu Feng and said softly, "Wu Lang, I want to eat that."

Wu Feng looked in the direction she pointed, a slight smile playing on his lips, and nodded: "Wait here." He quickly walked to the stall, took out some copper coins, and handed them to the stall owner: "Two skewers, please."

The stall owner quickly took the coins, deftly removed two strings of candied hawthorns, and handed them over with a smile: "Sir, please take these!"

Wu Feng took the candied hawthorns, turned around and handed one to Li Qinglu, and then handed one to Wu Xingyun.

Li Qinglu took it and couldn't wait to take a bite. The sugar coating was crispy, and the hawthorn was sweet and sour. Her eyebrows and eyes instantly curved into crescents, and her face was full of satisfaction.

Wu Xingyun hesitated for a moment, then took a small bite. A slight look of surprise flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and chewed slowly.

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