Chapter 63: Dog Skin Plaster

Luo Yuebai’s figure disappeared into his residence.Su Jingzhen’s eyebrows furrowed again.

“This guy is getting more and more mysterious. I feel like he knows something.”

Su Jingzhen was talking to Shuang Jiang beside him.

Shuang Jiang, however, smiled faintly and said, “Everyone has their own path, and we should focus on our own cultivation. As you said earlier, let’s take things as they come. The rest will fall into place as long as you work hard to improve your strength.”

Shuang Jiang rarely spoke in such a tone.

Su Jingzhen nodded in agreement.

The three of them then returned to the academy.

After returning to the quiet room, Shuang Jiang looked at Su Jingzhen again: “What’s your plan now? Will you continue or wait until tomorrow?”

As she spoke, her gaze drifted towards the alchemy furnace in the corner.

Shuang Jiang knew that if it weren’t for the banquet, Su Jingzhen might have already consumed the remaining twenty Green Spirit Pills in his hand. He might have even refined a batch of Qi-replenishing Pills.

Su Jingzhen, however, smiled: “Moderation is key to progress, as you taught me. Today, I ate a lot of spirit-infused food at the banquet, so I might as well practice the ‘Python Scales Power’ to absorb it all. The other matters can wait for now.”

Currently, Su Jingzhen was extremely satisfied with his cultivation progress. He had acquired a satisfactory magical tool, mastered the ‘Python Scales Power’ technique, and reached the fifth layer of Flesh Body Mysterious Embryo. He could also reopen the Surging Spring secret chamber at any time.

Among the lower-level cultivators in Linjiang City, Su Jingzhen’s foundation was already quite impressive. At the very least, he was no longer the Su Jingzhen who was easily bullied.

Most importantly, as long as Shuang Jiang remained by his side, he had the confidence to face all challenges.

The banquet had also revealed the Chen family’s attitude towards the academy, which seemed to be one of determination.

Although he had lost face in the Cuiliu Alley incident, Su Jingzhen knew that the Chen family’s killing intent towards him might have intensified.

He thought to himself, “I might be in danger tonight.”

Turning to Ning Yao, he said, “Girl, you can rest here with Shuang Jiang tonight.”

“Okay!”

Ning Yao didn’t ask any questions. She simply followed Su Jingzhen’s arrangements.

Seeing her obedient expression, Su Jingzhen couldn’t help but ruffle her hair again.

Then, he walked out of the quiet room.

【Emotional Connection +8】

【Remaining usable points: 293】

The sudden increase in points made Su Jingzhen’s footsteps falter.

He smiled faintly and continued on his way to the courtyard, where the peach blossoms were in full bloom. He discarded all distractions and began to practice the ‘Python Scales Power’ technique.

The spiritual energy and blood essence from the spirit-infused wine and meat he consumed at the banquet began to merge with his body under the effect of the technique.

He felt his blood energy increasing, although not enough to break through to the sixth layer of Mysterious Embryo.

However, with daily accumulation, he could still improve without relying on the points granted by the Golden Finger.

Ever since he had enough points, Su Jingzhen had wanted to excavate the Surging Spring secret chamber several times, but he had restrained himself.

At least, as long as Shuang Jiang was by his side, he couldn’t do it, not only because it was unnecessary but also because he didn’t want to arouse Shuang Jiang’s suspicion.

The Golden Finger was his greatest secret, and he couldn’t risk exposing it to anyone.

This time, Su Jingzhen stopped practicing the ‘Python Scales Power’ technique before reaching exhaustion.

After all, tonight might not be peaceful.

Although Shuang Jiang was by his side, he still needed to be cautious.

It was already late at night. Seeing that the lamp in the quiet room had gone out, he knew Ning Yao must have fallen asleep.

He headed towards the kitchen. Seaʀch* The Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Meanwhile, in the neighboring courtyard, Luo Yuebai sat in the central courtyard, fanning himself with a folding fan. He had his senses open, sniffing the air for any unusual scents.

He had been in this state for a while, but his eyebrows began to furrow.

“Is he going to sleep tonight? If it’s really you, wouldn’t you refine some pills to celebrate your achievements in Cuiliu Alley tonight?”

Luo Yuebai’s gaze was fixed on Su Jingzhen’s courtyard, muttering to himself in a low voice, his eyes filled with curiosity.

In fact, when he came back, he had already made a decision. As long as the fragrance of the pill he smelled last night came from Su Jingzhe’s yard again, he would go over to check it out today.

However, it ultimately ended in disappointment.

As he was thinking this, several figures quietly slipped into his courtyard.

He didn’t even bother to acknowledge them.

But this time, the several figures didn’t choose to return to the house, instead kneeling halfway behind him.

“Lord Moon, our people have gathered at the designated location, and some have already assembled.”

One of the black-clad men respectfully reported to Luo Yuebai.

“Wait for now, since they’ve already gathered, we’ll just have to adapt to the situation. Wait for my instructions when the time comes.”

Luo Yuebai waved his folding fan and responded calmly.

“Yes!”

The several black-clad men responded in unison.

Just as they were about to return to the house, Luo Yuebai seemed to remember something, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“Wait a minute!”

The several black-clad men immediately stopped in their tracks.

Luo Yuebai’s gaze turned towards Su Jingzhen’s courtyard next door.

“There’s an interesting person living here, and they might be in danger tonight. You’re all free, so why don’t you keep an eye on them?”

Luo Yuebai didn’t dare to handle Su Jingzhen’s situation with simple brutality, unsure of their true identity and background.

On the other hand, he was also afraid that Su Jingzhen might just be an ordinary person. If such an interesting neighbor were to be killed by the Chen family, it would be a real pity. So, within his capabilities, he was willing to lend a hand.

Upon hearing Luo Yuebai’s words, the black-clad men, with only their eyes visible, exchanged a puzzled glance.

But they didn’t ask any questions, simply responding with a “yes” before melting into the darkness. They quietly dispersed to various locations around Su Jingzhen’s Enlightenment School.

In the quiet, lamp-less room, Shuang Jiang’s eyes suddenly snapped open. She glanced at Ning Yao, who was already fast asleep on the stone bed behind her. Her gaze then turned towards the window outside. Her eyes seemed slightly fierce, but after a moment, a hint of a smile appeared on her lips.

“I didn’t want to bother with this guy. But as he said, this guy really is like a sticky plaster, actively sticking to me. However, this way, I might be able to avoid some trouble…”