The Master had left.
Zhao Shuning always felt empty inside.
Mo Bai stayed by her side, muttering, "Ningning, Ningning, have your meal."
But Zhao Shuning had no appetite at all.
What did the Master mean by that sentence he said on the night he left? Zhao Shuning was not a child. Inside her was Ye Ling, a soul that had lived for thirty years.
When it came to the Master, she had special feelings for him.
But Zhao Shuning thought she was unworthy of the Master.
This was the only thing that confident Zhao Shuning lacked confidence in.
She knew the Master was a high - and - mighty figure. She knew nothing about his past, and his future was surely to be extremely glorious.
And what role could she, Ye Ling, play by his side?
Now, she even envied her past self.
At that time, she was so bold. After drinking a bit too much wine, she dared to flirt with the Master and even said she would marry him when she was twenty - two.
Maybe the Master just agreed to comfort her at that time.
She even shamelessly snatched the Master's jade flute.
Thinking about it now, she had made such a fool of herself under the influence of alcohol. Fortunately, the Master loved and protected her and didn't blame her.
Zhao Shuning also thought that her miserable end later might be divine punishment.
"Ningning—"
Zhao Shuning came back to her senses.
She saw Mo Bai staring at her motionlessly.
"Is there something on my face?"
All she got in response was Mo Bai's silly smile.
Zhao Shuning picked up her chopsticks and bowl, then said seriously, "Mo Bai, do you think I'm shameless?"
"Wa-wa-wa—"
Zhao Shuning knew Mo Bai couldn't understand what she meant, so she became even more talkative. Usually, she would never dare to say such things openly.
"Mo Bai, I'll tell you. I have impure thoughts."
"I'm just like a toad yearning for the swans."
After saying this, Zhao Shuning blushed shyly and covered her face, giggling.
She held back her laughter and continued, "I have special feelings for the Master."
After saying that, she buried her face under the table and giggled again.
Mo Bai looked at Zhao Shuning in confusion. He didn't know what was wrong with Zhao Shuning today. She was talking to herself and seemed so happy.
"Mo Bai, you know, the Master said last night that I'm very important to him. Hehe— Do you think the Master also likes me?"
The smile on Zhao Shuning's face was as bright as a blooming flower.
Mo Bai also giggled.
"Look, I'm daydreaming again. The Master is the dream of countless people. It's already a blessing I've accumulated over several lifetimes to be his disciple. Hey, do you think I should drink more wine next time?"
Maybe she could take advantage of the alcohol and get closer to the Master.
If Yan Ruyu knew what Zhao Shuning was thinking at this moment, he might gently tap on Zhao Shuning's head and say, "That's a great idea. I wonder what kind of wine you like, little Ning'er? I'll buy it for you."
"Ningning— Ningning, have your meal."
There was a smile on Zhao Shuning's lips while she was having her meal.
When Xie Yu and Zhao Xiangxiang came to say goodbye to her after hearing that she was leaving, Zhao Shuning would burst into laughter from time to time.
Zhao Xiangxiang stepped forward and asked with concern, "Zhao Shuning, are you not feeling well?"
Xie Yu also said, "Boss, are you running a fever?"
Du She just crossed his arms and looked at Zhao Shuning.
"Get out of here. I'm not sick."
They were the ones who were crazy.
When she was about to leave, Xie Yu and Zhao Xiangxiang gave her a lot of things. Zhao Shuning wasn't polite at all and took them all, stuffing them into her Qiankun bag.
"Do you have anything else?"
Xie Yu swallowed and said, "Boss, you're really not being polite."
"Xie Yu, you should know that I gave you a peerless beast like Huodou. What else are you not satisfied with? It's only right for me to take a bit of your stuff."
"Yes, yes, it's right."
Xie Yu smiled and continued, "By the way, Boss, I must tell you. I feel like the Huodou you gave me is kind of stupid and not very smart."
"Really? Maybe you're wrong?"
"Really, Boss. A few days ago, it even tried to pick up a rock and hit me."
Zhao Shuning burst out laughing.
Xie Yu looked at her expression and became even more confused.
Zhao Shuning said seriously, "It's because you're not familiar with Huodou yet. Don't worry. It's very cute and obedient. Once you get familiar with it, it'll be your most capable contract beast."
She would never tell Xie Yu that in the Anze Land, she had been hit by that Huodou with countless rocks.
She was so glad to get rid of this hot potato and she didn't want it back.
Moreover, Zhao Shuning was going to find the Phoenix. Her Phoenix was a very jealous divine beast. If it knew Zhao Shuning had other beasts with her, Huodou would be in trouble, and so would Zhao Shuning. When the Phoenix got angry, it wouldn't talk to Zhao Shuning for a whole month.
"Boss, anyway, you're a great benefactor to our Xie family for giving us a beast like Huodou. I believe you're an upright and selfless person. You're so self - sacrificing. You'll surely become a great figure in the East Ze Wilderness in the future."
"Yes, yes."
Xie An spoke up at this time, "Actually, I've always wanted to ask. Zhao Shuning, how did you get a beast like Huodou?"
With Zhao Shuning's ability, not being a five - way spiritual alchemist, it was really amazing that she could have a Huodou.
"Then how did you get an ancient beast like Zhuyan?"
Xie An's eyes softened. "A senior gave it to me."
Zhao Shuning replied, "A senior gave Huodou to me too."
Xie An looked up. "Was the senior who gave you Huodou a woman?"
Zhao Shuning gritted her teeth and said, "No, no. It was an old codger."
"Oh—"
Xie An's voice was full of disappointment.
Xie Yu said, "Xie An, the senior you've been talking about, is she a woman? What's she like?"
"The senior is extremely beautiful."
Zhao Shuning was totally confused. She couldn't remember ever meeting Xiao An with her real face. How could he say that without seeing her?
"Xie An, do you know the senior's name?"
Xie An shook his head.
"The senior must be an alchemist who helps the world. She taught me a lot of truths. I think if there are really immortals in this world, they should look like her. She's like the bright moon hanging high in the sky. She seems distant, but people can't help but want to get closer."
Xie Yu swore this was the first time he had heard Xie An praise someone like this in all the time he had known him.
Zhao Shuning said awkwardly, "She's not that great, is she?"
Unexpectedly, Xie An's face suddenly turned cold.
"What do you know! A barbaric village woman!"