It's proven true that when you loathe someone to your very core, if they show even a tiny bit of goodness, you'll inexplicably think, "Actually, this person isn't so bad…"
Long Han felt conflicted toward Tian Ning for a moment.
The young girl was actually quite pretty; it's just that her temperament was a bit harsh, and she was vengeful in her dealings with people, lacking Xue'er's gentleness and kindness… But overall, she was also quite humble, not taking all the credit herself, and even remembering to mention him.
Then he saw Tian Ning take out a mountain-sized pile of paper and begin admiring it. It recorded the harmonious and beautiful scenes of him and the Wicked Jiao: “Just thanking you isn't enough! I'll have these mass-printed and publicized as soon as I get back, so that everyone in the world will know Senior Long Han's contributions!”
Long Han: "..."
The tiny bit of goodwill he had just developed for Tian Ning instantly vanished!
He really shouldn't have had any good thoughts about this crazy girl…
However, Long Han was not the same as before. Having learned his lesson so many times, he deeply understood Wenren Yang's words: Never provoke Tian Ning unless you want to be incredibly unlucky!
The mature Long Han learned to suppress his anger.
Ignoring the foul-mouthed girl, he carried the Wicked Jiao, who was unconscious from the beating, to explain to the Elders of the Various Sects: "This Jiao is named—Bin Yun, and was sealed by the Dragon Clan in a Secret Realm a thousand years ago. Now that the formation is broken, I must take him back to the Dragon Palace for confinement. If the Six Sects need to contact the Dragon Clan to understand the situation, they can contact the Dragon Palace through the Wenren Family.”
The Elders of the Various Sects naturally wouldn't say anything more; after explaining things to Wenren Yang, Long Han left.
After Long Han left, Wenren Yang was left standing there alone. He looked at his sixth younger sister, surrounded by a crowd. She had a smile on her face and showed no impatience towards them. For some reason, Wenren Yang felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
Clearly, they were siblings, yet in front of others, their relationship was like that of strangers.
Since the Secret Realm was closed, the Elders of the Various Sects should take their disciples back to their Sects. As for the subsequent investigation of those behind the incident, it would have to wait until they returned to report to their Sects.
Many people came to bid farewell to Tian Ning enthusiastically, even Helian Boda was in line.
"You went to the volcano to pick Blazing Flame Fruits in the end…"
Although Tian Ning was unharmed, Helian Boda noticed that several strands of Shi Qinxin's hair were singed at the temples when she came out.
He wanted to say, 'That was too risky!' In such a dangerous situation, how could they disregard their safety! But considering the previous events, the words got stuck in his throat. Instead, he took out a mid-grade Pill Furnace from his Dimensional Pouch and gave it to Tian Ning.
Tian Ning asked in confusion, "Senior Brother Helian, why are you suddenly giving me a Pill Furnace?" She already had one.
"Ahem… I said something casually while chatting with my junior brothers and sisters earlier. If we could survive, I would definitely give Junior Martial Sister Tian a good Pill Furnace."
A female disciple from the Dan Ding Sect echoed, "Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning, just accept it. After all, your cooking stove… we also misjudged it; we didn't expect Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning's cooking stove to be so amazing!"
Helian Boda said, "With Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning's current cultivation base, she shouldn't casually take out such an Ancient Artifact as that cooking stove. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be coveted by those with ulterior motives, which would be detrimental to Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning."
Tian Ning: "..."
Had they misunderstood something?
On the other side, Bo Yong'an from the Fu Immortal Sect also came over. This was the Fu Immortal Sect's territory, so there was no need to rush back to the Sect.
Seeing Helian Boda give a Pill Furnace, he enthusiastically took out the Talismans he had drawn and gave them to Tian Ning.
"Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning, let's exchange Formation techniques sometime. I see that you are very talented, and you even know about the Bloodthirsty Formation, and recognized it immediately. You might be a promising Formation Cultivator."
"Thank you, Senior Brother Bo," Tian Ning was humbly as usual, "I do know a little about Formations."
Bo Yong'an: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Didn't she say something similar when she was refining pills?
Everyone was startled by their own thoughts. Junior Martial Sister Tian Ning was so young. The reason she was so skilled in alchemy was because of her cooking stove, and her recognition of the Bloodthirsty Formation was merely a coincidence from seeing it in an old scroll.
She certainly wouldn't be a powerful Formation Cultivator…
They really couldn't imagine that this young girl could be a Sword, Pill, Formation Triple Cultivation genius.
After another round of pleasantries, the other five Sects set off to return to their respective Sects.
On their way back, Tian Ning and Shi Qinxin took the Wanjian Sect's Flying Ship together. Now they didn't have to rush, and they could stay in their room and read storybooks—it was wonderful.
As soon as they boarded the Flying Ship, Shi Qinxin dragged Tian Ning straight to their room.
Even after so long, she still couldn't calm her racing heart: "Junior Martial Sister! We really got the Blazing Flame Fruit!"
In that situation, life and death were at stake, and she had long given up hope of getting the Blazing Flame Fruit.
But Junior Martial Sister remembered that she wanted to reshape her meridians! Junior Martial Sister used so many Speed Talismans without hesitation, allowing them to escape before the Secret Realm closed… Shi Qinxin felt inexpressibly moved.
Tian Ning was also happy: "Third Senior Sister, after your hand heals, I'm going to eat a lot of delicious food! And beautiful clothes and hairpins!"
"Okay, okay! Third Senior Sister will fatten up our Ningning!" Looking at the carefree little girl in front of her, Shi Qinxin secretly vowed that she would protect her and let her always be so happy and cheerful!
"By the way, Third Senior Sister, do you have the Recipe for the Pulse-Restoring Pill? I think I can refine it."
Tian Ning remembered what Qiu Xiu had said in the Secret Realm. Obtaining the Blazing Flame Fruit was the first step; successfully refining the Pulse-Restoring Pill was the key.
"Yes, yes." Shi Qinxin immediately found the Recipe and gave it to Tian Ning.
Tian Ning looked it over and thought she could do it. She would be able to refine it once she returned to the Wanjian Sect.
Shi Qinxin happily started making a beautiful dress for Tian Ning. The more she looked at her Junior Martial Sister, the more she liked her. Her maternal love overflowed, as if she were raising a daughter; she couldn't help but want to make her enough clothes to last a lifetime!
Tian Ning noticed that Third Senior Sister's mood had stabilized recently. She was no longer like she was when they first rushed to the Secret Realm, frequently losing her temper.
Tian Ning was also relieved. She didn't have to worry about being chased by a crazed Third Senior Sister all day long, and she could calmly and comfortably read storybooks…
The Flying Ship's speed back to the Wanjian Sect was very fast, taking only three days to reach the Sect.
During the trip, Tian Ning and Shi Qinxin stayed in their room and didn't go out. Wenren Yang tried several times to find her but didn't have the chance. He hadn't even opened his mouth after getting off the Flying Ship when the two sisters rushed back to Sword Protecting Mountain.
"Junior Brother Wenren, what are you doing standing there?" Someone patted Wenren Yang, who was standing motionless, on the shoulder. "Junior Sister Wenren is already back at the Sect, and she's been waiting for you!"
"Ah! Senior Brother Wei!"
The person in front of him was named Wei Xuan, a Direct Disciple who entered the Sect under the same Elder as Wenren Yang. He was very close to Wenren Xue, not at all inferior to Wenren Yang, her brother!
Hearing the other person's words, Wenren Yang suddenly remembered that he hadn't picked the Beauty-Nourishing Flower his sister had asked for—he had completely forgotten…
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