Zhou Chengwen was stunned. He didn't expect his sister to answer so straightforwardly. "But you've only known each other for a few days. How is that possible?"
"Brother, don't ask anymore. I don't know either." Zhou Qingxue held her brother's sleeve and talked for a long time before coaxing Zhou Chengwen away. In the sect, many female cultivators of her age already had a Dao Companion. She didn't want to engage in any arranged marriages with cultivators from other sects or noble families in the capital.
After Zhou Chengwen left Zhou Qingxue's place, he was still uncertain. He turned to his mother Yao Xintong's residence. Seeing him return, Yao Xintong smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Did Qingxue eat all the snacks herself? If you want more, I can make them."
"Not because of that, mother. It seems that Qingxue has someone she likes." Zhou Chengwen hesitated and finally told Yao Xintong about Zhou Qingxue's situation.
"What? Qingxue have someone she likes? Is it a male cultivator or a female cultivator? What's their character like?" Yao Xintong was somewhat stunned. She still treated Qingxue as a child who didn't understand anything, only now realizing that her daughter had reached the age to find a Dao companion.
Zhou Chengwen glanced at Yao Xintong and said, "The person is named Wei Zhao, a new disciple who just entered the inner sect. A Perfection-Golden Core realm cultivator, she has great potential in cultivation. As for her character, I don't know her well, so I can't say for sure."
Yao Xintong nodded, "Alright, when I have some free time, I'll go see that child. As long as she's a good person, it's fine for Qingxue."
Zhou Chengwen breathed a sigh of relief only after talking to Yao Xintong.
Seeing Zhou Chengwen leave, a worried expression gradually covered Yao Xintong's face.
On the other side, Song Weizhi and Song Zhixia had already returned to their residence. After a day of cultivation at Hanshan Sword Sect, Song Weizhi's internal alarm bells began ringing loudly again. In this sect, an Elder could reach the Harmony realm, surpassing her by two major realms. If something happened, how could she protect her little girl?
Song Weizhi directly took leave for herself and Song Zhixia, instructing Wei Zhao before setting up a barrier in their room. She and Song Zhixia then began to elevate their cultivation.
Although Song Zhixia had broken through to the Golden Core realm during their time in the secret realm, it was not possible to break through another major realm in a short period. Doing so might attract suspicion from others. As for Song Weizhi's cultivation, others couldn't discern it, assuming it to be Perfection-Golden Core realm. Therefore, Song Weizhi planned to take advantage of these days to quickly break through.
Checking her system points, she had 1400 points. Song Weizhi gritted her teeth and exchanged 1000 points for the promotion pills.
[Congratulations, host, for successfully exchanging for the pills. The current remaining points are 400.] The mechanical voice of the system echoed in Song Weizhi's mind.
She recalled the original novel and found that after arriving at Cold Mountain Sword Sect, the original body and Song Zhixiahad encountered trivial matters. Later, the female lead was framed and pushed into the Demon Blood Cliff. However, Song Weizhi and Song Zhixia's days in Cold Mountain Sword Sect were calm. Song Weizhi was puzzled and asked the system, "Did my appearance affect the original book's plot?"
[Yes, host. Because when you were in Laihai City, you had already changed many plotlines of the original novel. Therefore, the current plot has deviated from its original trajectory. You'll have to explore what happens next by yourself since the system doesn't know.] The system replied.
Song Weizhi nodded. She swallowed the pills she had just exchanged and began her cultivation.
Although Song Zhixia also wanted to get close to Song Weizhi, she knew she couldn't disturb her Senior Sister's cultivation. Besides, she hoped to protect Song Weizhi sooner, so she also practiced diligently.
Now, only Wei Zhao was left. Wei Zhao also took leave and stayed day and night guarding Song Weizhi and Song Zhixia. She even refused several invitations from Zhou Qingxue.
Days passed, and more than ten days had elapsed since Song Weizhi and the others entered seclusion. Zhou Qingxue couldn't help but come to find Wei Zhao. She flew over on her sword and saw Wei Zhao sitting on a cushion in front of Song Weizhi's door. She immediately became upset.
"For your Mistress, Mistress, Mistress… You know nothing but your Mistress. What else do you know besides your Mistress?" Zhou Qingxue was getting angry. From childhood to adulthood, she was used to rejecting others' invitations. This was the first time someone had rejected her so many times, making it seem like she was forcing herself in front of others.
"Yes, my life was given by my Mistress. Without her, there is no me. Naturally, I must prioritize everything according to my Mistress's wishes." Wei Zhao explained. She was a Guardian obtained by her Mistress from the blind box. If it weren't for her Mistress, she would still be in the dark blind box, unable to see the light of day. Of course, she couldn't tell Zhou Qingxue about these things.
Zhou Qingxue, hearing Wei Zhao's words, teared up. So, no matter how much effort she put in, she couldn't attract Wei Zhao's attention. As long as her Mistress spoke, the first thing Wei Zhao considered was her Mistress. In Wei Zhao's eyes, was everything she did these days any different from being a clown?
Thinking of this, Zhou Qingxue, with teary eyes, said, "Fine, I won't bother you anymore. You can spend your life with your Mistress." With that, tears fell from her eyes, and she turned to run outside.
Wei Zhao, feeling troubled in place, touched her head. Did she make someone cry? But she indeed had to watch over her master here. Well, whatever, she could apologize to Miss later.
After more than ten days of seclusion and with the addition of the exchanged pills from the system, Song Weizhi had reached the Perfection-Soul Separation realm. This was a whole major realm higher than the previous Perfection-Nascent Soul realm. However, Song Weizhi still had some concerns. This level of cultivation might not be enough in Ji Mo City.
Just now, Song Weizhi listened carefully to the conversation between Wei Zhao and Zhou Qingxue. She finished circulating her spiritual qi in her meridians and then opened her eyes. She used her spiritual qi to probe the room next door and found that the little girl was still cultivating.
Song Weizhi got up and pushed open the door, and Wei Zhao, seeing Song Weizhi approaching, immediately stood up and said, "Mistress, how is it going?"
Song Weizhi smiled and patted Wei Zhao on the shoulder, setting up a barrier nearby, and said, "Not bad. Do you feel like there's something extra on you?"
"Something extra?" Wei Zhao looked at Song Weizhi in confusion. Then, she let her spiritual qi flow inside her body and unexpectedly found that the Golden Core in her body had turned into a little figure, sitting obediently in her dantian.
With a smile on her face, Wei Zhao said nonchalantly, "Mistress, have you reached the Perfection-Soul Separation realm?"
Song Weizhi nodded, "I don't know why, but since coming to Ji Mo City, I've always felt uneasy. The cultivation at the Soul Separation realm is still not enough. I need to cultivate more."
Song Weizhi seemed to think of something and continued, "I heard you just made Zhou Qingxue cry?"
Wei Zhao pursed her lips, somewhat awkwardly, "It's not considered making her cry. She has called me several times these days, and I've rejected her. I have important matters to attend to."
Song Weizhi chuckled, "Alright, go and comfort her quickly. I could hear her frustration inside. Also, from now on, don't always prioritize me in everything. You have your own life too."
"Huh? But my life is to protect Mistress." Wei Zhao said somewhat puzzled.
Song Weizhi sighed, smiling, "You'll understand in the future. Go and comfort her now. If you don't do it well, don't come back."
This was troublesome for Wei Zhao. She could fight and kill, but comforting people? She wasn't good at that. "Um, Mistress, how do I comfort her? Can you teach me?"
Song Weizhi teased, "Comfort people? When I comfort Xia Xia, I usually hug her and kiss her. Why don't you try that?" Song Weizhi stifled a laugh.
As soon as the words were spoken, Wei Zhao's head shook like a rattle. She hugged Miss and kissed her? Wouldn't she be beaten to death by Miss?
"Alright, I'm teasing you. Take out the little figure in your dantian and let Zhou Qingxue play with it. Say a few kind words." Song Weizhi explained.
Wei Zhao asked, uncertain, "Will that work?"
"Sure, the little figure is an important thing. People usually don't show it to others. By doing this, you're treating Zhou Qingxue as your own, and she'll be happy. Besides, with your cultivation, anyone higher than you can sense it, so there's no need to hide it." Song Weizhi explained.
After hearing this, Wei Zhao went to find Zhou Qingxue. Song Weizhi sat in front of the little girl's door, guarding her.
When Wei Zhao arrived at Zhou Qingxue's courtyard, she found that there was already a man and a woman in the yard. Zhou Chengwen, of course, also saw her, and he immediately wanted to rush over and beat her but was stopped by the woman by his side.
"Oh, you made my sister cry like this and still dare to come over?" Zhou Chengwen's chest heaved.
"I didn't mean to just now. I came to apologize. Is that okay?" Wei Zhao replied.
"You're still being stubborn? I'll beat you up, and then you won't dare anymore." Zhou Chengwen said and wanted to step forward but was held back by the woman next to him.
"Chengwen, don't go too far." Then she smiled at Wei Zhao and said, "I'm Qingxue's mother. This child has had a strong temper since she was a child. To untie a bell, the person who tied it must do it. It's troublesome, but Miss Wei, please go and see her."
Wei Zhao, upon hearing it was Zhou Qingxue's mother, immediately showed respect, "Aunt, you're too polite. I haven't thanked you for the snacks you sent twice. I'll go in and take a look now."
Yao Xintong looked at Wei Zhao and felt that this child was straightforward and good-looking. No wonder she caught Qingxue's eye.
"Mother, just let her in like this? What about us?" Zhou Chengwen asked.
"Let's go back. Your sister's temper, you know it well. Finally, there's someone who can comfort her. Come on." Yao Xintong smiled and pulled Zhou Chengwen away.