Ever since Nien Qi moved in, this was the first time the two of them were going out together.
Three years had passed and there were not many changes in the capital. The only difference was that the number of cultivators increased significantly as the sect competition approached and people came and went.
After three years, Nien Qi's hair was still yellow and curly, looking messy.
However, she had grown increasingly beautiful. Slender and elegant, her skin was whiter than snow and was so tender that it seemed like water could be squeezed out of it.
Even though Su Zimo could not be said to be extremely handsome, he had delicate features and a steady aura. His green robes fluttered in the wind, making him stand out from the crowd and exuding a unique charm.
The woman was beautiful while the man was elegant.
The man and woman walked on the long streets of the capital like a golden couple, attracting everyone's attention.
"Eh? Isn't that Nien Qi's maidservant from Mo Spirit Weapon Workshop?"
Some of the cultivators in the crowd had seen Nien Qi before and recognized her.
"It really seems to be her. Who's that person beside her? He looks unfamiliar. I've never seen him before."
"I've got it!"
A cultivator said hatefully, "That green-robed cultivator must be so close to Fellow Daoist Nien Qi because he wants to get close to Mr. Mo. That person is so scheming!"
"Yes, that must be the case."
Everyone was enlightened and nodded in agreement.
"That's a good idea! To think that that person would beat us to it!"
Even though there was a commotion around them, Su Zimo and Nien Qi's ears were extremely sharp and they could still hear the discussions.
"Young Master, they're so stupid."
Nien Qi whispered and pursed her lips into a smile.
Right then, a timid voice sounded from the crowd. "Actually, I have a feeling that that green-robed cultivator might be Mr. Mo as well."
The moment the voice sounded, it attracted a wave of ridicule.
"Fellow Daoist, you're an outsider, right? If you don't know, listen more and speak less lest you embarrass yourself. "
"Fellow Daoist, don't tell me you don't even know the Spirit Peering Art and can't tell the cultivation realm of that green-robed cultivator? Haha, who in the capital doesn't know that Mr. Mo is Perfected Jin Dan! "
"Besides, Nien Qi is Mr. Mo's maidservant. Have you ever seen a maidservant walking side by side with her master, talking and laughing without any regard for seniority?"
For the past three years, Su Zimo and Nien Qi had been together day and night.
In the eyes of outsiders, Nien Qi was his maid, but Su Zimo had never seen Nien Qi as a maid.
When he was willing to take in Nien Qi, it was only because he was moved by compassion.
The two of them strolled along. Not long after, a young Foundation Establishment Cultivator suddenly appeared in front of them. He flipped his hair and smiled at Nien Qi, saying gently, "Miss Nien Qi, you must not be deceived by this person's flowery words. He definitely has other motives for approaching you!"
The young cultivator pointed at Su Zimo and said with an unfriendly expression.
Su Zimo suspected that if they weren't in the capital, this cultivator might have charged up to fight him to the death.
"None of your business, go away!"
Nien Qi hollered and pulled Su Zimo around that person, continuing forward.
"Is there anything interesting in the capital today? Let's go take a look," Su Zimo glanced sideways and asked.
"Something interesting …"
Pondering for a moment, Nien Qi said, "There's an elixir battle at Yongxing City today. It's said that two cultivators from True Fire Elixir Workshop and Azure Frost Elixir Workshop got into a conflict for some reason. Both parties agreed to decide the victor through elixir refinement today to see who can refine the higher grade elixir."
The capital was on high alert as the sect competition approached.
The three Great Protectors had changed from a single rotation to a two-by-two rotation.
In other words, there were two guards guarding Monarch City every day. If there was even the slightest sign of trouble, they would rush over immediately.
Under such circumstances, no cultivator or faction would dare to make a move in the capital.
If they wanted to resolve their grudges, a competition of elixir and weapon refinement was a good way.
Furthermore, this was a grudge between the cultivators of the two major Elixir Workshops in Yongxing City to begin with. It was even more reasonable for them to decide the victor through elixir refinement.
"True Fire Elixir Workshop, Azure Frost Elixir Workshop …"
Su Zimo murmured softly and smiled. "Let's go and take a look."
True Fire Elixir Workshop was backed by True Fire Sect while Azure Frost Elixir Workshop was backed by Azure Frost Sect.
Both of those sects were part of the five major sects and Su Zimo had some dealings with them.
There was no need to talk about True Fire Sect – they had suffered a huge setback in his hands for the past three years.
As for Azure Frost Sect …
Ji Yaoxue was in Azure Frost Sect and even invited him to join back then. However, Su Zimo rejected her.
As for Su Xiaoning, she was cultivating in Azure Frost Sect.
Before long, the two of them arrived at Yongxing City.
"Hurry, let's go take a look. It has already begun."
"I heard that the person from True Fire Elixir Workshop is a genius of True Fire Sect in recent years. His name is He Xing and he will definitely have a place in the Elixir Ranking of the sect competition!"
"I heard that the Elixir Refinement Master of Azure Frost Sect is a young woman who is unknown. I wonder how she has the courage to compete with He Xing."
Following the crowd, Su Zimo and Nien Qi arrived at their destination before long.
In a corner of Yongxing City, there was an empty space in the middle of the crowd. At that moment, a man and woman were holding an Elixir Furnace and tossing ingredients into it continuously.
The man had a dignified appearance but his lips were extremely thin, as though he was a heartless person.
While the man was smelting the herbs, his gaze landed on the woman beside him. He had a relaxed expression and sneered with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
When Su Zimo looked at the woman, he could not help but shudder and almost exclaim.
Even though it was only her side profile, Su Zimo recognized the woman.
Su Xiaoning!
The young woman who was competing with He Xing of True Fire Sect in elixir refinement was Su Zimo's younger sister, Su Xiaoning whom he had not seen for many years!
Initially, Su Zimo thought that he would have to wait until the sect competition officially began before he could meet his younger sister again.
To think that he would bump into her here today.
"What's wrong, young master?" Nien Qi was the closest to Su Zimo. Sensing that there was something wrong with Su Zimo's expression, he asked hurriedly.
"Nothing."
With a smile, Su Zimo's gaze was gentle and warm as it landed on Su Xiaoning the entire time.
After not seeing her for a few years, Su Xiaoning had grown up a lot. She had a slim figure and her long hair was draped over her singlet with a blue ribbon. Dressed in white robes that were spotless, she truly had the demeanor of an immortal cultivator.
Actually, Su Zimo had been thinking about Xiaoning all these years.
Xiaoning's spirit root was terrible. Even with Ji Yaoxue's help, she would have been bullied and looked down upon in the sect.
Back then, if not for the fact that Su Zimo's future was uncertain, he would have definitely brought Xiaoning along with him.
Su Zimo observed carefully. Xiaoning's cultivation had just entered the Foundation Establishment realm.
It was already rather difficult for her to reach that realm within a few years because she had a pseudo spirit root.
It was not hard to imagine that Xiaoning must have suffered greatly in the process.
Song Qi had a pseudo spirit root and could not enter Foundation Establishment realm even after cultivating for most of his life.
What shocked Su Zimo the most was that Xiaoning had actually become an Elixir Refinement Master!
Su Zimo had some knowledge of elixir refinement and could naturally tell that Xiaoning was rather familiar with it. Furthermore, she was extremely focused throughout the entire process and was not affected by the outside world – she had the mental fortitude of a top Elixir Refinement Master.
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