Zhou family.

Sun Miaoyin frowned and said gloomily “Miaomiao, how could she do such a thing?”

It’s only two thousand taels of silver. For the sake of two thousand taels of silver, it was not worth it to lose the Sun family’s face and support of Xiao Muhong. The loss outweighed the gain, ah!! What’s more, Xiao Jingting ignored her and Sun Miaomiao lost her face this time.

“As a matter of fact, it can’t all be blamed on Miss Miao. If Xiao Muhong hadn’t been so cowardly, Miss Miaomiao wouldn’t be like this.” Sun Miaoyin’s maid said.

Sun Miaoyin’s face sank, Xiao Muhong was not so cowardly before, but recently…

With Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu still alive, the situation had completely changed making Xiao Muhong not daring to step up.

“Is Miaomiao tight with money these days?” Sun Miaoyin asked.

“It shouldn’t be particularly generous, Miss Miao has always been used to spending a lot of silver. Besides, cultivation also costs a lot of silver.”

Sun Miaoyin sighed lightly, cultivation was a bottomless pit!

“Recently, Xiao Jingting seems to be very well-off. When  the second Miss went shopping, she met Xiao Jingting. Xiao Jingting bought a storage bracelet for Xu Muan, which was almost ten thousand taels of silver.” The maid sourly said.

Sun Miaoyin clenched her fists and thought in her heart: Miaomiao was stimulated by Xu Muan. Miaomiao’s money was so tight now she couldn’t even afford to buy two thousand taels of clothes, yet Xiao Jingting bought Xu Muan a storage bracelet worth almost ten thousand taels. Who was Xu Muan?! Xiao Jingting held someone dear, it was no wonder that Miaomiao felt uncomfortable.

“Xiao Jinfeng’s shop is now very prosperous?” Sun Miaoyin asked.

“That’s not it. It seems that the store has expanded a lot, and they seem to be hiring people. I heard that there are caravans from other towns coming here to buy drinks.” The maid said.

Sun Miaoyin felt an unexplained sour and stuffy feeling in her heart.

“Miss, no matter how well Xiao Jinfeng’s shop is run, it’s only just a bit of silver. But, Young Master Zhou is still a level six Qi Practitioner.” The maid looked at Sun Miaoyin’s face and said.

Sun Miaoyin nodded and said “Yes.”

 

……

 

The matter of Sun Miaomiao being rejected in public also reached Zheng Pei’er’s ears.

When Zheng Pei’er heard it, she started gloating.

Zheng Pei’er was full of mockery as she thought: Things were not the same now as they were in the past. Miss Sun still thought of Xiao Jingting as the stupid young man from that time and thought that if she hooked her finger, Xiao Jingting would still be charmed by her.

Before when the first house came to power and Sun Miaomiao married over, she didn’t miss her chance to say something sarcastic to Zheng Pei’er. Later, when Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu came back, Zheng Pei’er would pick on Sun Miaomiao when she had nothing to do, and the two of them had always maintained such a tacit understanding.

“Right now, Xiao Jingting no longer likes her, besides, Miss Sun is too clueless. She is married to Xiao Muhong, yet she still says those kinds of things to Xiao Jingting.” The maid said.

Zheng Pei’er nodded and said “Isn’t that so? Acting like she was unattainable before but she was just a bitch at heart.” Sun Miaomiao made such a big blunder that it was enough for her to laugh for a while.

“I heard that Miss Sun saw Young master Jingting buy a storage bracelet for Xu Muan, so that’s why she insisted that master Jingting should buy her that gauze dress.” The maid said.

The arrogance on Zheng Pei’er’s face retreated.

Zheng Pei’er knew that Xiao Jingting had bought two storage rings before. One for himself and another was given to Xiao Jinfeng. How long had it been?! He also bought a storage bracelet for Xu Muan, which meant he earned a lot of money and Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng were going to stick together.

“Master is coming back soon, he seems to have advanced to sixth level of Qi Practice in academy.” The maid said.

Zheng Pei’er smiled. No matter how beautiful Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng’s situation now was, they could only earn some silver. When Xiao Qingyan advanced to the ninth level of Qi Practice, this much money would only be a matter of waving his hand.

The head of the family did nothing all day, and was in seclusion trying to build his foundation, while other people still gave him money.

 

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Sun Qi sat in the restaurant opposite the beverage shop, glancing at the crowded beverage shop below from time to time.

“The business of this beverage store is really good!” Sun Qi said

“That’s not true, now those little ones in the family all clamor to drink the drinks from this shop every day. They don’t even want the drinks that cost a silver or two, but want to drink these that cost three or more, relying on their young age. The elders in the family are still getting used to this.” Zheng Liming was full of resentment.

Sun Qi’s eyes reddened “I heard that Xiao Jinfeng is only helping Xiao Jingting and it is Xiao Jingting who is the big boss behind this beverage store.”

“I heard that Xiao Jingting is dragging around nowadays and is even ignoring Sun Miaomiao.” Zheng Liming said.

Sun Qi frowned, Sun Miaomiao said this kind of thing in the public, causing Sun Miaomiao’s father to be severely scolded by elders in the family.

This Sun Qi was a funny guy. Since Sun Miaomiao lost face because of Xiao Jingting and he had a good relationship with him before, he was looking for trouble everywhere.

He used to follow Xiao Jingting, but now that Xiao Jingting developed, he had long been ignored.

“Xiao Jingting’s relationship with Xu Muan is very good now, he even bought him almost 10,000 taels worth storage bracelet.” Zheng Liming said.

“I’ve heard.” It was that bracelet that made Sun Miaomiao say that.

That guy Xiao Jingting was really strange, when he saw Miss Sun before, he would immediately turn into a dog and wag his tail but now he kept his distance from Miss Sun. A person could change so much. However, it was not strange, Sun Miaomiao used to be a pure and innocent lady, but now she was a married woman.

Sun Qi sighed lightly and thought to himself: If only Xiao Jingting was still as gullible as before, it would be good. 

 

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“The spiritual spring water has recently upgraded faster.” After the business of the shop went up, Xiao Jingting’s excess silver was replaced with medium and high grade spiritual jade and the high grade spiritual jade really had an effect on the spiritual spring water.

“If you have money, don’t spend it recklessly. Try to use it to enhance the Spiritual Spring.” Xu Muan said.

Strength was the foundation. Now they were all using spiritual spring water for cultivation. If the quality of Spiritual Spring improved, their cultivation would progress faster.

“I know, but what should be spent still needs to be spent. By the way, it seems like someone has been stealing things from my land recently. They should have found out that what I grow is special.” Xiao Jingting said.

Xu Muan nodded and said “As expected.”

The business of the beverage shop was very eye-catching, so these people couldn’t give up so easily. Fortunately, they were still on Xiao family’s land after all so these people didn’t dare to go too far.

“Muan, you really have foresight.” Xiao Jingting often boasted about the Spirit Tower recently, so their eyes were still on it. 

Xu Muan’s face blushed slightly as he said “That’s nothing.”

Xiao Jingting looked at Xu Man’s lovely appearance and pecked Xu Muan at the side of his mouth, causing Xu Muan to be at a loss for words.

Xiao Jingting secretly thought: The original body owner really doesn’t know how to cherish his blessings. Having such a smart wife he didn’t like, but still liking someone like Sun Miaomiao who was so willful and rampant, and didn’t even take him seriously.

Xiao Jingting touched Xu Muan’s belly and said “Inside, I don’t know whether it’s a boy or a girl, or a ger.”

“What would you like?” Xu Muan asked probingly.

“I like them all.” Xiao Jingting said.

Xu Muan looked at Xiao Jingting and breathed a sigh of relief. In this world, many parents looked down on gers. He was despised by his father because of his identity as  a ger. However, Xiao Jingting didn’t, between Xiaofan and Xiaodong, he seemed to prefer the silly little son more.

“Have you noticed that Xiaofan seems to be a lot more smarter.” Xu Muan asked.

“Our son wasn’t stupid in the first place!” Xiao Jingting took it for granted.

“He had a high fever that burned his brain out and caused some problem with his mental consciousness. However, recently, he seems to be much better.” Xu Muan said.

Xiao Jingting nodded and said “Yes! Second brother and others all praised Xiaofan for his ability.”

Xiao Jingting and Xu Muan were speaking when Xiao Xiaofan came in skipping.

“Father, daddy, second uncle is here.” Xiao Xiaofan said.

Hearing this, Xiao Jingting and Xu Muan got up and went out.

“Parents want us to go back?” Xiao Jingting was a little surprised.

Xiao Jinfeng nodded and said “Yes.”

Xiao Jingting stroked his chin and said “Why did they suddenly think of asking us to go back?”

“Big brother is back for vacation.” Xiao Jinfeng

Xiao Jingting “…… ” No wonder they thought of them. Was it Xiao Qingyan trying to show off?

” Big brother has advanced to the sixth level of qi practice.” Xiao Jinfeng said.

Xiao Jingting was surprised and said “So fast?”

Xiao Jinfeng nodded and said “Yes! In the end, people from Bifeng Academy are different.”

Xiao Jingting “……”

 

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“Big brother, you’re up.” Zhou Kangqi walked to Zhou Kanghe and said.

Zhou Kanghe tidied up his clothes, glanced at Zhou Kangqi and asked faintly “What’s wrong?”

Zhou Kangqi said with a solemn face “…..”

Zhou Kangqi said solemnly “Brother, Xiao Qingyan from the Xiao family has advanced to the sixth level of Qi Practice.”

Zhou Kanghe nodded nonchalantly and said “I know.”

Zhou Kangqi looked at Zhou Kanghe and said “Big brother, why aren’t you in a hurry?”

Zhou Kangqi said faintly “There’s nothing to be anxious about. I’m also a student of Bifeng Academy and I know exactly how he advanced.”

Zhou Kanghe was a little surprised “Brother, what do you mean?”

Zhou Kangqi said indifferently “There are several alchemists with exquisite alchemy skills in the academy, who can refine pills. Every student in the academy has a chance to buy the Spirit Breaking Pill once, this pill is effective for people who want to advance to fifth, sixth and seventh level of Qi Practice. However this pill is only effective one time, so I guess Xiao Qingyan has taken that pill.”

The academy was more strict with students below the fifth level of Qi Practice, while being more lenient with those at the sixth level of Qi practice. If the cultivator at sixth level of Qi Practice wanted to go out and hang out, he only needed to report to the academy every three months.

Zhou Kangqi looked at Zhou Kanghe,eyes filled with envy “There is still such a good thing in the Academy!”

Zhou Kangqi nodded and said “Yes! Otherwise, why do you think there would be so many people competing for admission to the Academy, but only a handful could get in?”

Zhou Kangqi said with a smile “Yes! Yes!”

“Xiao Qingyan was probably forced by his two younger brothers, so he bought and took that pill in advance. Most of those who can enter the academy are favored by heaven. Only those with the worst talent would choose to take the pill to advance to the sixth level of Qi Practice when so many seniors only take this pill to advance to the seventh level of qi practice.” Zhou Kanghe said. 

Zhou Kangqi looked at Zhou Kanghe with admiration “So that’s how it is! However, Xiao Qingyan still advanced to sixth level of Qi Practice after all.” 

“He’s asking for his own death, by taking such a high-grade pill so early when it will have such a great impact on his future cultivation.”

Zhou Kangqi narrowed his eyes and said “So, it will be difficult for Xiao Qingyan to advance in future.”

Zhou Kanghe nodded and said “Indeed, he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits. I think Xiao Qingyan will stop at seventh level of Qi Practice at most. What a loss for his parents who still expect him to soar to the top and build his foundation smoothly.”

When Zhou Kangqi heard Zhou Kanghe words, he couldn’t help but gloat a little.”That’s not true.”

“Rather than worrying about Xiao Qingyan, it’s better to worry about his two brothers. I checked Xiao Jinfeng and Xiao Jingting and they wouldn’t be easy.” Zhou Kanghe tapped his fingers on the table.

“Brother, it’s not true. The two brothers have been showing off lately!” Sun Miaomiao seemed to regret marrying Xiao Muhong, if she gave Xiao Muhong a green hat, he didn’t know how Sun Miaoyin…

Zhou Kangqi smiled in his heart. His eldest brother was different from Xiao Muhong. As long as Sun Miaoyin was not stupid, she would definitely choose his elder brother.

Thinking of Xiao Jinfeng, Zhou Kangqi couldn’t help clenching his fist. He only cultivated to the fourth level of Qi practice but Xiao Jinfeng was already at fifth level of Qi Practice. The poison master who gave him poison clearly said that it would be difficult for him to advance after being poisoned like that.

Zhou Kangqi had a history with Xiao Jinfeng. In the wilderness, Xiao Jinfeng ruthlessly dealt with Zhou Kangqi, so Zhou Kangqi had always harbored a grudge against Xiao Jinfeng. He originally only let Xiao Jinfeng live because he wanted to see him struggle but he never expected that situation would be turned over. 

 

Edited by: Tetsu

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