By the time Su Zimo returned to Mo Spirit Weapon Workshop, it was already late at night.
Su Zimo landed gently in the courtyard and twitched his ears to listen carefully. Two steady breaths could be heard from Nien Qi's room.
In the darkness, a pitch-black figure walked out silently like a ghost – it was Night Spirit.
Su Zimo's expression relaxed and he was relieved.
As long as Night Spirit was still around, it meant that Nien Qi and Xiaoning were fine.
The two of them must have already fallen asleep.
Today, Xiaoning had experienced many things.
Initially, she could have refined a perfect Spirit Regeneration Elixir in the elixir battle with He Xing. However, she was ambushed and failed.
Later on, she was surrounded by cultivators from True Fire Elixir Workshop and Azure Frost Elixir Workshop and was alone and helpless. Right after, she met Su Zimo.
Later on, Su Zimo killed someone on the streets and was brought to the palace. At that time, Xiaoning was worried about Su Zimo's safety until he returned safe and sound.
This kind of emotional rollercoaster ride was the most exhausting for a person's spirit.
Su Zimo did not wake the two of them up and returned to his room. He assumed a lotus position and closed his eyes in deep contemplation.
Today, he was reunited with Xiaoning and was received by the emperor. He believed that it wouldn't be long before the emperor guessed that Mo Ling was Su Zimo.
In reality, the reason why the emperor was unable to guess this was mainly because in the emperor's understanding, Su Zimo was merely a mortal who could not cultivate.
However, Mo Ling was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and the number one Weapon Refinement Master of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
One of them was buried in the soil while the other sat on the clouds – the difference was too great.
Of course, there was no way he could hide this identity and it would definitely be exposed during the sect competition.
Su Zimo was indifferent towards this matter and would just let nature take its course.
The night passed silently. The next morning.
Ning gets up early. She wants to see if Su Zimo has come back.
As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Su Zimo already sitting in the courtyard, drinking fragrant tea brewed by the morning dew, looking happy and content.
"Brother, I'm sorry. I fell asleep last night."
Last night, Ning wanted to wait for Su Zimo to come back. But she couldn't stand the tiredness and fell asleep.
"So what?"
Su Zimo smiled and pointed to the stone stool next to him. "Have a seat and talk to me."
"Yes."
Xiaoning sat down and took the fragrant tea from Su Zimo. She took a small sip and the fragrance assailed her nostrils. She felt all the pores on her body open up.
"When did you come to Royal City?" Su Zimo asked.
"I've been here for almost a year."
Ning says, "I asked for it. Sister Yaoxue and the others haven't come yet."
At that point, Ning purposely paused and looked up at Su Zimo's expression.
Su Zimo lowered his head and sipped his tea. His expression was calm, as though he didn't hear anything and didn't react at all.
Ning had no choice but to continue. "I thought that I could kill two birds with one stone. Not only can I help others refine elixirs, I can also hone my core formation skills."
Su Zimo asked again, "Why did you think of becoming an Elixir Refinement Master?"
Ning's spirit root was only a pseudo spirit root. Even if she didn't divert her attention to learning how to refine elixirs, she might not be able to reach Jin Dan realm successfully.
Su Zimo could not understand why Ning would choose to become an Elixir Refinement Master under such circumstances.
Ning sighed gently, suddenly feeling a little dejected. After a moment, she said slowly, "Among the three of us, only Brother can't cultivate. I'm afraid … that Brother will leave us one day."
Su Zimo remained silent.
There were countless nights when he thought of this question and had the same worries.
If he and Ning could form their cores, Su Hong's lifespan would only be slightly more than a hundred years and he would definitely be ahead of them.
Perhaps, no one would be able to understand the kinship between the three of them.
Even though Su Zimo and Xiaoning were already on the path of cultivation, they still had a deep sense of dependence and attachment towards Su Hong in the depths of their hearts.
Back then, if not for Su Hong, the two of them would not have survived!
Ever since Su Zimo and Ning could remember, they had never met their parents. In their hearts, Su Hong was like their parent.
Ning said in a daze, "I know that we'll have to go through all of this eventually and experience the separation of life and death. However, I want that moment to come later."
"I heard that some incredible Elixir Refinement Masters can refine elixirs that can extend one's lifespan. That's why I want to give it a try. Even if it's a year, a month or a day longer, it'll be good. "
Su Zimo was moved. Reaching out, he hugged the teary-eyed Ning gently in his embrace without saying anything.
Most cultivators cultivated the Dao for the sake of longevity and foresight.
Su Zimo had never heard of elixirs that could extend one's lifespan. Even if such an elixir formula existed in this world, the requirements to refine it would be unimaginably harsh!
However, despite knowing that, Ning still chose to embark on the path of an Elixir Refinement Master.
Even if such an elixir only existed in legends, she had to give it a try for the sake of that tiny bit of hope in her heart.
Suddenly, Su Zimo understood something.
It was not a coincidence that Ning had such achievements in elixir refinement.
This kind of obsession was not something that everyone possessed.
A moment later, Su Zimo asked again, "What's up with that Elixir Furnace of yours?"
Xiaoning stood up and took out the exquisite and quaint Elixir Furnace. Placing it on the table, she said, "I saw it at a stall in Yongxing City. At that time, I didn't think much of it. It just looked rather old and there was nothing special about it."
"However, when I picked it up, I had an inexplicable feeling. Therefore, I bought it and He Xing of True Fire Elixir Workshop happened to see it. "
Su Zimo looked at the Elixir Furnace in deep thought.
Ning continued, "Later on, when I brought this Elixir Furnace with me to refine elixirs, I realized something different."
"As long as I bring this Elixir Furnace with me, my mental energy will be extremely focused when I refine elixirs. Unless something major happens, it's hard for me to be distracted!"
Realization dawned on Su Zimo.
It was no wonder why Ning was in a perfect state and focused state during the elixir battle yesterday. So, this mysterious Elixir Furnace played a part in that.
"Put it away."
Su Zimo instructed, "No matter what, don't give this Elixir Furnace to anyone else. Keep it for yourself! I have a feeling that this Elixir Furnace has a great background. "
It could affect a person's mental state with just an inanimate object.
Even with Su Zimo's capabilities, he could not refine an Elixir Furnace as such.
"Yes!"
Ning nodded.
Su Zimo pondered for a moment before continuing, "From today onwards, you'll cultivate here with me first. You can return when the sect competition is around."
Many things had happened yesterday and Su Zimo was truly worried about Ning staying in Azure Frost Elixir Workshop.
Furthermore, Su Zimo intended to make use of the final month to help Ning raise her cultivation realm.
Ning had a pseudo spirit root and her cultivation speed was the slowest.
Therefore, Su Zimo drew some support formations for Ning that could help her absorb spirit qi better. All of them were superior-grade spirit stones!
Most Perfected Jin Dan cultivators only used superior-grade spirit stones for their cultivation.
However, Su Zimo's plan was simple – he was going to use superior-grade spirit stones.
That was because he did not lack spirit stones the most right now.
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