Chunyu chased after Ling Zhenfei and asked: "So, you and sister-in-law are staying in the same room tonight, do I need to avoid that?"

Ling Zhenfei hurriedly grabbed Chunyu and said: "Chunyu, I'm telling you, even if you know about this, you must not tell anyone, okay?"

Chunyu nodded: "I know, I was just asking. If it makes you unhappy, I won't ask again."

Ling Zhenfei needed a topic to divert attention and said: "Chunyu, how's your cultivation coming along?"

Chunyu laughed and said: "My cultivation is going alright. I've been progressing very steadily."

Ling Zhenfei said: "Then let's race from here to home and see who's faster."

Chunyu said: "That won't work, your skills are so much higher than mine, that's just bullying."

Ling Zhenfei said: "How about this, you can use Northern Spiritual Energy, but I won't. That should make it fair, right?"

Chunyu thought for a moment and said: "That's more like it."

"I'm off first!" After saying that, Chunyu dashed towards home at her fastest speed.

Chunyu's current strength was at the Late Stage of the Mingmu Realm, an exceptionally powerful Junior Cultivator, having reached the Mingmu Advanced Stage in such a short time is incredibly fast.

Ling Zhenfei truly admired Chunyu. At Chunyu's age, Ling Zhenfei was only at the Body Refining stage.

Compared to Chunyu, her cultivation speed definitely ranks as a prodigy within the cultivation world. If she cultivates well, who knows how strong she'll become.

Chunyu used all her Northern Spiritual Energy, and her speed was indeed very fast, but Ling Zhenfei, though unable to use Northern Spiritual Energy, could still use the Blooming Step Technique.

The speed of the Blooming Step Technique is undeniably quick, even without using Northern Spiritual Energy, it's not something just anyone can catch up to.

Very soon, Ling Zhenfei caught up with Chunyu, and Chunyu looked surprised when she saw him.

"Brother, you're cheating."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "How am I cheating? I didn't use Northern Spiritual Energy."

Chunyu said: "Still, that's not fair, how can you be so fast?"

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said: "I've mastered the essence of the technique; if you can catch up with me, I'll teach you the essence of this technique."

Chunyu was a bit anxious: "But like this, how could I possibly catch up with you?"

"That's your problem, not mine." After saying that, Ling Zhenfei ran ahead.

Ling Zhenfei knew that Chunyu's heart was slightly restless. Achieving such strength at a young age can lead to arrogance; only by making Chunyu realize there are stronger forces can she improve.

Ling Zhenfei ran back to his front door early, then sat on the bench at the door waiting for Chunyu. After a while, Chunyu finally arrived.

"Brother, you run too fast, tell me the essence of that technique now."

Ling Zhenfei said: "You didn't catch up with me, why should I tell you?"

"You're stingy. You just don't want to teach me. I don't care; I've almost finished reading all those secret manuscripts you gave me before. Are there any new ones?"

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback: "My dear sister, those are secret manuscripts, not novels. You don't need to practice that many."

Chunyu said: "I can't help it. Once I read them, I get it. Besides, practicing martial arts is addictive. I really want to practice now."

Ling Zhenfei said: "Then tell me, why are you cultivating?"

Chunyu thought for a moment and said: "To uphold justice and eliminate evil."

Ling Zhenfei was stunned. It wasn't surprising for Chunyu to think this way, as she had been abducted and forced to beg on the streets before. Now that she had strength, those evildoers were surely in for it.

Ling Zhenfei said: "There are laws in this world. You don't need to uphold justice; otherwise, the police would be out of jobs."

Chunyu laughed: "Brother, am I the child here, or are you? Where were the laws when I was abducted and begged nearly to death in the square? The law addresses the surface level, but someone needs to deal with the dark side."

Ling Zhenfei was truly shocked. It was hard to imagine a young girl having so many thoughts, which made it difficult for Ling Zhenfei to think beyond.

"But if you uphold justice, you might end up breaking the law yourself."

Chunyu laughed and said: "Like I said, the law deals with the surface. If I stand in the shadows to eliminate darkness, isn't that enough?"

Ling Zhenfei spoke sternly: "Chunyu, I hope you abandon this thought. I know you're angry about your past experiences, but who knows, maybe it's destiny.

If you weren't begging in the square, I wouldn't have met you, and we'd remain strangers, wouldn't we?"

Chunyu nodded: "What you say makes sense, but it doesn't convince me completely. But I promise you, what I do will absolutely be just."

Since Chunyu had already said that, what more could Ling Zhenfei say? Everyone chooses their own path in life, and regardless of the choice, they have to follow it through.

Ling Zhenfei, feeling a bit melancholic, walked over to observe the Heart-Talk Fruit Trees, which Chunyu had planted. They were now very robust.

Although currently only slightly over human height, who knows when they'll grow to overshadow the sky?

A dark cloud slowly drifted over from the distant sky, and Ling Zhenfei could feel a chill in the air within the clouds, a sign that a heavy snow was coming.

The clouds quickly covered the entire mountain village, even Xianling Mountain was shrouded, indicating that a heavy snow was inevitable.

Ling Zhenfei took some time to wander around the greenhouse. Although it no longer shipped produce, there were still vegetables being grown inside, providing benefits to the villagers.

Anyone who wanted vegetables just needed to register at the entrance to receive their share.

As the vegetables from Xishan Manor were truly delicious, many villagers came to receive them, ensuring a good year ahead.

Some people lived in the houses next to Xishan Manor, including Zhang Duo's family. Zhang Duo's house used to be in the mountains, but because his father was getting old and struggling to live there, they moved down.

Zhang Duo's family was also busy with New Year preparations, as the aroma of meat and frying New Year goods wafted through the air.

Seeing Ling Zhenfei arrive, Zhang Duo hurriedly came out to greet him, calling out: "Boss Ling, are you drawn in by the enticing aroma?"

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said: "Not the aroma, but the smell of meat drew me in."

Zhang Duo laughed and said: "What meat aroma? I think it's the scent of wine drawing you in. Come with me."

Ling Zhenfei followed Zhang Duo to a nearby cellar, which was surprisingly stocked with quite a few wine jars. Zhang Duo picked one up and handed it to Ling Zhenfei,

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