Chapter 250

Chapter 250: Qing Wan Emerges from Seclusion

Ming held Sheng Sheng’s tiny hand as they strolled along the path back to their courtyard.

Sheng Sheng’s little feet hopped up and down, making her look incredibly cute.

Seeing Sheng Sheng’s joyful expression, Ming couldn’t help but smile too.

He hoped that even when Sheng Sheng grew up, she would remain this carefree.

But thinking about his earlier conversation with Wu, a faint sigh escaped Ming’s lips.

Ming truly wished that Yan Han would leave this place.

This wasn’t because Ming looked down on Yan Han or thought of her as a burden.

It was simply that in front of cultivators from the upper five realms, there was nothing those from the middle five realms could do. The power gap was like heaven and earth, leaving one feeling utterly hopeless.

Yan Han’s future achievements were undoubtedly immeasurable.

But at present, what Yan Han needed to consider was giving herself more time to grow instead of stubbornly charging ahead knowing it was a dead end.

But Yan Han was just too obstinate.

Once she made up her mind about something, no amount of persuasion would change it, not from childhood nor now.

“Brother Xu frowning doesn’t suit you.”

As Ming was lost in thought, Sheng Sheng gently tugged at his sleeve and shyly spoke up.

Ming snapped back to reality and picked up Shen Sheng Sheng. “Nothing serious, I was just thinking about some things.”

“During this time, did Sister Yan Han teach you anything?” Ming smiled and changed the subject.

“Fist techniques!” Sheng Sheng said happily.

“Fist techniques?” Ming smirked. “Is it the set of fists you and Sister Yan Han practiced in the courtyard earlier?”

Earlier, Ming had seen them practicing a basic fist stance from the Blood Floating Pagoda used for building foundational skills.

“No, not that,” Sheng Sheng shook her head.

“Not that? Then what fist technique did Sister Yan Han teach you?” Ming asked curiously.

“Taught me… um…”

Sheng Sheng furrowed her small brow, having forgotten the name of the fist technique Yan Han taught her.

“Would you like to show me by demonstrating?” Ming grinned.

Ming was quite curious about which fist technique Yan Han had taught Sheng Sheng.

“Okay!”

Sheng Sheng wriggled around a bit in Ming’s arms. Once he let go, she jumped down, planted her legs firmly in a horse stance, and began throwing punches.

After two punches, Ming immediately recognized it – the Nine Dragon Azure Cloud Fist.

The Nine Dragon Azure Cloud Fist was the royal fist technique of the Wu Kingdom.

Only members of the royal family were allowed to practice it, or those who had achieved great military honors might be rewarded with this technique.

Yet unexpectedly, Wu Yan Han had directly taught it to Sheng Sheng.

Wu Yan Han really cared deeply for Sheng Sheng, treating her like a younger sister.

Of course, if Yan Han didn’t genuinely care for Sheng Sheng, Ming wouldn’t have entrusted her to Yan Han’s care.

Following this, what shocked Ming even more was that Sheng Sheng seemed to have a real talent for fist techniques.

At first, her movements weren’t very precise, somewhat clumsy.

But gradually, Ming noticed Sheng Sheng entering an almost mystical state of enlightenment.

Normally, at least a Water Mercury Realm martial artist would need to reach such a state. But Sheng Sheng hadn’t even entered the basics of martial arts yet?

Could Sheng Sheng truly be a prodigy? “Roar!”

After finishing a short set of the technique, Sheng Sheng gathered her stance, looking every bit professional.

“Xu… did I do well?” Sheng Sheng looked at Ming with bright eyes filled with anticipation, hoping for his praise.

“Yes, you did wonderfully.” Ming squatted down and patted Sheng Sheng’s little head. “Sheng Sheng actually has great talent. I believe that with diligent practice, you’ll definitely surpass Brother Xu.”

“Really?” Sheng Sheng’s eyes sparkled.

“Of course,” Ming pinched Sheng Sheng’s nose. “But Sheng Sheng, why do you want to learn fist techniques? It’s quite tough.”

Shen Sheng Sheng shook her head. “B-because Sister Yan Han said… if I master the fist technique, then I can always protect Brother Xu by your side.”

“Hmm…”

Upon hearing Sheng Sheng’s response, Ming paused, his hand resting on the girl’s head, a warm current flowing through his heart.

“It’s alright, Sheng Sheng doesn’t need to protect me; I’ll protect Sheng Sheng.” Ming said softly.

“N-no way!” Sheng Sheng placed her hands on her hips, looking determined. “Sheng Sheng will protect Brother Xu! Sheng Sheng will always stay by Brother Xu’s side!”

“Alright then.” Ming stood up, holding Sheng Sheng’s hand and continued walking back. “When Brother Xu has time, I’ll teach you how to practice. I look forward to the day when Sheng Sheng protects me.”

“Yay~” Sheng Sheng happily jumped a few times.

About the length of an incense stick later, Ming returned to the courtyard with Sheng Sheng, only to see a woman standing at the entrance of his courtyard.

“Miss Yue.” Ming approached and bowed politely.

Seeing Ming, Yue Lou sighed in relief. “Xu Ming, you’re finally back.”

Ming: “Does Miss Yue have any urgent matters?”

“Not urgent, but good news.” Yue Lou smiled. “Qing Wan has emerged from seclusion.”

“Boom!”

In a cave on Three Stone Peak, a loud explosion echoed as Xia He flew out of the cave.

Following him was a fierce gust of spiritual energy and sword qi.

Xia He turned around, muttered a spell, and plunged his bronze longsword into the ground.

A Bagua Formation spread out centered around the bronze longsword, quickly dispersing the sword qi storm.

Xia He steadied himself at the cave entrance, staring intently inside.

Earlier, Xia He saw two people rushing out and didn’t linger to fight, wanting to break out.

But Xu Chang’s sword qi blocked him.

Only now was Xia He able to exit the cave.

“How come you left already? Don’t you want to exchange a few more blows with this old man? Didn’t you always want to meet me before? Now you’re running off so fast?”

From within the cave, the elder’s voice echoed.

“Hmph! You old fossil, we’ll see how you talk in a few days.”

Xia He coldly snorted, ignoring the comment, and turned to leave.

Even though Xu Chang’s seal was broken and he couldn’t defeat Xu Chang, so what? Xu Chang wouldn’t be able to leave Three Stone Peak either; he would ultimately become the stepping stone for Xia He to enter the Ascension Realm.

As for the two cultivators who escaped, he’d deal with them eventually, but there was no need to overly concern himself with them.

In five days, the Purple Mist Grand Ceremony would begin. He didn’t believe anything significant would happen in these five days!

Five days!

He only needed to wait five more days! All the old bastards like Xu Chang would die!

He would soon step into the Ascension Realm, and at that point, no one could stop him!