Xuejing stuck out her tongue and personally sent her father to the door. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Nian Bing standing on the stone path, her eyes fixed on the big tree. No one knew what she was thinking.
Xue Ji walked to Nian Bing's side and smiled, "Young man, work hard at the Breeze Sect. Although my daughter is a little mischievous, her character is still good. What happened just now was a misunderstanding. I've already understood. How about you do him a favor?"
Nian Bing was slightly stunned. Xue Ji was the owner of the Breeze Sect, but he didn't use a demanding tone when speaking to her. It was more like he was pleading. Just this point alone was enough to show his gentlemanliness. She couldn't help but like him even more. She respectfully said, "This is what I should do. Owner, you don't have to be so polite."
Xue Ji looked deeply at Nian Bing. Suddenly, he flipped his wrist and grabbed Nianbing's shoulder. Nian Bing didn't move. He only had time to see Xue Ji's hand clearly. That white and strong hand had already grabbed his shoulder. There was no pain. Xue Ji patted his shoulder and said, "Alright, I'm leaving. You can continue learning from her." With that, he turned and strode out. Nian Bing didn't notice that Xue Ji's eyes were filled with doubt. After that test, he had clearly discovered that Nian Bing didn't have a trace of battle qi in her body. Xue Ji had always felt that this young man wasn't simple, but he couldn't tell why. Walking out of the courtyard, he didn't close the door behind him.
After Xue Ji left, Nian Bing turned her gaze to Xuejing. She saw Xuejing patting her towering chest, "You really scared me to death. Fortunately, Father seems to have been seduced by your appearance. You idiot, who told you to speak just now? Would it have killed you to speak less? Hurry up and get back in here. Let's continue learning. Now we can be brazen. "
Nian Bing returned to the room. This time, she didn't need to continue learning etiquette. She started learning how to dance.
Two hours later.
"Nian — Bing —" When Nian Bing stepped on Xuejing's foot for the fourteenth time, she couldn't take it anymore. "I'm going to strangle you to death. Why are you so stupid! I've taught you so many times, but you still can't get it. "
Nian Bing dodged and said with grievance, "I've always been stupid. Isn't it a little too late for you to realize that now? Miss, it's morning now. You should still be able to make it. "
"Swap? Even the clothes are according to your size. Where do you want me to find someone now? Wait a moment, I'll be right back. "After giving Nian Bing a fierce stare, Xuejing turned around and ran out of the room. Looking at her hurried back, Nian Bing frowned slightly. "If this girl had half of her father's self-restraint, she could be considered a beauty. What a pity!"
Not long after, Xuejing came back with a strange smile on her face. There was a tinkling sound under her feet. "This is good. You can step on me as much as you want. As long as you step on me, you're not allowed to rest. Keep practicing."
Nian Bing looked over and was surprised to find that Xuejing had changed her shoes. A pair of iron shoes. She opened her eyes wide and said, "Miss, you don't have to be so exaggerated. Don't you think it's heavy?"
Xuejing snorted and said, "Of course it's heavy. However, it's better than you stepping on me all the time. I've worn this pair of shoes for five years. They were specially made for practicing Qinggong. Each shoe weighs fifteen kilograms. I'm now carrying fifteen kilograms of weight to practice dancing with you. You better be serious, do you hear me?"
When Nian Bing heard Xuejing say that she was not allowed to rest if she did not practice well, she had already made up her mind to be serious. Although it felt good to hold a beauty in his arms, it was not easy for a magician like him to stand like this all the time. She nodded helplessly and continued to practice dancing.
The two of them practiced until the afternoon. Nian Bing barely grasped the steps of the dance. Although she could not be said to be graceful and free, she was able to go on stage. The two of them even had lunch in the room. Whether it was Nian Bing or Xuejing, who was wearing fifteen kilograms of shoes, they were both sweating profusely.
Xuejing wiped the sweat on her forehead and sat on her bed. "Finally, I barely passed. That's it. If we continue practicing, even if you can persist, I won't be able to. Nian Bing, you should rest for a while and drink some water. Later, go take a shower and change into a clean set of underwear. Then we should prepare to leave. This time, I want to see if he has me in his heart. "
Nian Bing looked at Xuejing's persistent appearance and a strange feeling rose in her heart. At this time, Xuejing seemed to be the most beautiful. She dared to pursue what she wanted. This was something that Ling Nian Bing admired very much. "Miss, if he is not jealous, what should we do?"
Xuejing said unhappily, "Shut your crow's mouth. This miss is beautiful and moving. How can he not be moved? If by any chance he is really a blockhead, I will hold you responsible. "
Nian Bing said innocently, "I'm not him. What does this have to do with me?"
Xuejing waved her hand in annoyance and said, "I'm just saying it casually. In any case, I will do my best and leave the rest to fate. If the gods do not tie our string of fate together, what can I do? Ling 'er is better. Since she was young, she has her senior brother by her side to pamper her and protect her. I don't have to worry about this aspect. Right now, I am almost depressed to death. Nian Bing, how good would it be if you were really a magician! "
Nian Bing looked at Xuejing. "If I were really a magician, what good would it be?"
Xuejing giggled and said, "If that was the case, you could pursue me! No matter what, the identity of a magician is worthy of me. Even if you are only an intermediate magician, it doesn't matter. Frankly speaking, I have seen so many men, but you are the most beautiful one. Who knows, after you wear women's clothing, you will become a great beauty more beautiful than me and Ling 'er? "
Nian Bing heard this and had goosebumps all over her body. She bitterly smiled and said, "Miss, using the word beautiful to describe a man is not appropriate. Let's go take a bath now. I really feel very uncomfortable."
Xuejing's charming face turned red and said, "You said it clearly. What do you mean we are going to take a bath? Let's go. Fortunately, before learning to dance, I made you change out of the magician's robe. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if it got dirty. Do you know that this magician's robe is very expensive?"
Nian Bing secretly said in her heart, I know, so in your heart, I am not as good as a magician's robe. It seems that in this society, without strength, there is nothing. If I was just an ordinary civilian, I am afraid I would really be insulted by you. Unfortunately, I am not. Xuejing, remember every word you said. Who would like an unruly and willful young miss like you?
When night gradually fell, a luxurious carriage was traveling on the streets of Ice City. The carriage was pulled by four tall black horses. The body of the carriage was very large. It would not be a problem for more than a dozen people to sit inside. The driver was an old man. His posture was very strange. With a slight shake of his wrist, the reins in his hand would naturally be pulled on the back of the horse, guiding the direction of the horse. The speed was controlled very well. It was neither fast nor slow as it drove towards the west of Ice City.
In the carriage, Xuejing looked at her silver dress with great discomfort. This dress was different from what she usually wore. It was specially made for banquets. Inside the dress, there were three or four different kinds of fasteners. It took three maidservants half an hour to complete the dress. Xuejing, who always liked simplicity, was simply suffering in this dress.
"Nian Bing, do you think my dress looks good?" Xuejing subconsciously asked Nian Bing, who was sitting opposite her.
Nian Bing smiled and said sincerely, "It's very beautiful. Miss, your long brown hair and this silver dress look very noble. It's much better than your usual dress. "
Xuejing's eyes lit up and said, "Really? If it's really beautiful, then I won't have wasted my efforts. This dress is so tight! It's really uncomfortable. Fortunately, I'm not very fat. I really don't know how much pain those fat women have to suffer when they wear this dress. You're still the best. No matter what occasion you attend, this magician's robe is the most suitable dress. "
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Anyway, I'm just pretending. Miss, if you feel uncomfortable, you can wear an ordinary dress. Don't you have confidence in your own beauty? "
Xuejing snorted and said, "How can I not have confidence? However, today, isn't it to test that annoying guy? If it weren't for him, who would be willing to dress like this. In the social occasions of the upper class of Ice Snow City, I'm famous for being casual. Oh, right, from now on, don't call me Miss. If you call me that at the banquet, it will be a big joke. "
Nian Bing said indifferently, "Then what should I call you?"
Xuejing thought for a moment and said, "Since you appear as my boyfriend, then you can call me Jing 'er like my father. It's a bargain for you. Also, you have to remember, when you talk to me at the banquet, don't be so respectful. You must be more intimate. This way, it will be more realistic and won't be discovered by others. Do you understand?"
Nian Bing smiled and said, "I understand. Jing 'er, it's like this." As he said that, he turned around and sat beside Xuejing. He hugged her slender waist with one hand. He let her lean in his arms.
Xuejing was stunned for a moment. Then, she clearly smelled the masculine scent of a man on Nian Bing's body. She raised her head and looked at Nian Bing's handsome face. For a moment, she didn't realize how ambiguous their current position was.
Nian Bing hugged Xuejing and a faint cold light appeared in his eyes. Since you want me to be your boyfriend, then I won't be polite.
After a long while, Xuejing woke up. She struggled and said, "Let go of me first. The banquet hasn't started yet." Although she said that, her struggle was very light. Nian Bing's warm embrace did bring her a great sense of comfort.
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Although the banquet hasn't started yet, I think it's better to cultivate the feeling with you first. If it's too stiff, as long as it's a discerning person, won't they be able to see through it at a glance? Since we're going to put on a show, we naturally have to make it more realistic. "
Xuejing was slightly stunned and looked at the handsome man again. "When did you become so smart? In my impression, you are supposed to be an idiot! "
Nian Bing's blue eyes revealed a clear light. "That's only your feeling, not mine. I've never said that I'm silly! Isn't that right? "
Xuejing suddenly felt a trace of uneasiness, but she couldn't explain why. She snorted and said, "You have to remember that you're only going to be my boyfriend for one night. If you have any improper thoughts, don't blame me for being rude."
Nian Bing smiled and said, "I don't dare to have improper thoughts. You're a young lady and I'm a servant. After tonight, our identities will return to nature and we'll each return to our own territory, right? Jing 'er. "
Xuejing looked at Nian Bing's strange expression and didn't know why, but she felt a little flustered. At this moment, the carriage stopped. They had arrived at their destination.
Xuejing slapped Nian Bing's hand away and took out a box from under her seat and handed it to Nian Bing.
Nian Bing asked doubtfully, "What is this?"
Xuejing said, "You can open it and see."
The box was red in color, and it was quite heavy. Nian Bing opened the box and immediately felt a wave of fire elemental energy rush towards him. It was actually a fire elemental magic staff. The body of the staff was dark red, and there were spiral patterns on it. There was a round red gem at the tip of the staff. The quality was not bad, and the fire elemental energy was very dense. It should be of the same grade as the Icicle Staff that he had just obtained.
Xuejing said, "This is also something I borrowed. It's called Mars Staff. Be careful, fire element magicians always have their own staff."
Nian Bing picked up the staff and nodded. "It won't break. Even if you sell me, it won't be worth as much."
Xuejing stared blankly for a moment. She wanted to say something but didn't.
The curtain of the carriage was lifted. Nian Bing followed the etiquette and jumped off the carriage first. Then she extended her right hand to Xuejing. Xuejing also got off the carriage with his help. The old coachman drove the carriage to the side. "Miss, I'll wait for you at the door."
Nian Bing looked up and saw a magnificent palace like building. Although she was only outside the door, she could still feel the magnificent aura of the building in the courtyard. This was a very large courtyard. There were no walls around the courtyard. Instead, she could see the iron fence inside. The fence was about three meters high and the top was very sharp. It was obviously used to prevent people from climbing. Outside the five meters high gate, there were ten soldiers standing guard on both sides. They all held standard knight spears in their hands. Each of them stood there with an imposing aura. Obviously, they weren't simple guards.
Nian Bing remembered that Xuejing had once told her that the owner of this house was the chief financial officer of Ice Snow City. His power was so great that he was second only to the city lord, the marquis. He also had the title of count. Today's banquet was held for his daughter's eighteenth birthday. The count's daughter was very good friends with Long Ling and Xuejing.
Xuejing held Nian Bing's arm and said, "Be careful with your words. Remember everything I taught you. Do you understand?" Her hands were very cold. Even though there were two layers of clothes between them, Nian Bing could still clearly feel it. Obviously, Xuejing was a little nervous.
At this time, Nian Bing was very relaxed. The expression on her face was very natural. Together with Xuejing, they slowly walked towards the gate.
A housekeeper stood at the gate. He was receiving invitations from the guests who entered the courtyard. When he saw Xuejing, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Miss Xue has come. Our family's young miss is waiting for you. Miss Long Ling should be here soon. This time, the three great beauties of Ice Snow City can finally gather together."
Xuejing smiled and said, "Uncle Li, you're making fun of Xue 'er again. What three great beauties of Ice Snow City? That's just nonsense. If we really want to talk about it, Ling 'er and Rou' er are the real beauties. What am I? "
The housekeeper smiled and his eyes fell on Nian Bing. Nian Bing could clearly see that the housekeeper's eyes flashed a cold light. If her mind wasn't strong enough, she was afraid that just this gaze alone would be enough to scare her away. She nodded slightly to the housekeeper and said, "Hello, I'm Fire Magician Nian Bing."
The housekeeper smiled and said, "Mister, there's no need to be so polite. You've reached the realm of Advanced Magician at such a young age. You're really young and promising! Since you're Miss Xue's friend, you're naturally our distinguished guest. Please come in. " He didn't ask any more questions. From Nian Bing's calm eyes, he could already feel that Nian Bing was really powerful.
Xuejing didn't feel anything strange. She held Nian Bing's arm and finally entered the courtyard.
This courtyard was very large. In front of the huge palace-like building, there was a huge magic fountain that could spray out a ten meter tall water column. Around the fountain, there were flowers of various colors. The entire courtyard was covered in green plants. Just the trees alone were more than ten. Clearly, the owner of this place had high requirements for the environment.
Xuejing seemed to be relieved and whispered to Nianbing, "We've passed the first test. You don't know, but the gatekeeper, Uncle Li, although he's only a housekeeper, he grew up with the Marquis. His martial arts skills are extremely high and he's deeply trusted by the Marquis. Every time there's a banquet like this, he's in charge of inspecting the guests. Until now, no one has been able to sneak in under his watch. My father once told me that this Uncle Li might have the strength of a Martial Fighter. "
Nian Bing secretly thought that this kind of rich and powerful family was indeed different. Just a housekeeper had such powerful abilities. It seemed that she had to be more careful and not give herself away. While thinking, she subconsciously touched the Morning Dew Dagger in her bosom. That was the thing she relied on the most.
When they entered the door of the tall building, two servants immediately greeted them and led them inside.
A somewhat strange voice suddenly sounded, "Isn't this Xuejing? Ah! You've changed a lot today! I didn't expect you to be so beautiful in a formal dress. " The one who spoke was a woman. She wasn't tall and was half a head shorter than Xuejing. Although her appearance was passable, but with the passage of time, the corners of her eyes had already revealed crow's feet. She was wearing heavy clothes, which made Nian Bing almost vomit.
The beautiful woman walked in front of Xuejing with what she thought was a beautiful pace. Xuejing frowned impatiently, "So it's Madam Meiya. I didn't expect you to come today."
Madam Meiya smiled and said, "Of course I have to come. Today is the birthday of the Count's daughter. How can I not come? Xuejing, quickly, let's talk inside. Oh, who's this handsome magician?! Why haven't I seen him before? "
Xuejing coldly snorted and said, "This is my boyfriend, Senior Fire Magician Nian Bing. He has just returned from his travels outside. Of course, you haven't seen him before. I'm sorry, Madam Meiya, we have to go in first. Rouer is still waiting for me." With that, she pulled Nian Bing and quickly walked inside, no longer paying attention to Madam Meiya.
Madam Meiya's eyes fell on Nian Bing's face and didn't move away. Her eyes revealed an intoxicated look, and her lips were trembling. Nianbing whispered something, but Nian Bing didn't dare to listen. She immediately lowered her head and walked into the hall with Xuejing. Such a disgusting old woman, it's better to stay away from her.
"Jing 'er, who was that person just now? It felt so strange!" Nian Bing couldn't help but ask Xuejing.
"Strange? What's so strange about it? When she was young, she used to be a social butterfly. Later, she finally married a viscount. After marriage, she found out that the viscount's family had long declined. Their family's financial situation was not good. A few years later, the viscount fell ill and passed away. However, she did not have the slightest intention of restraining herself. She started her life as a social butterfly again. It has been like a day for decades. Can't you see that there is so much powder on her face? Don't you see the wrinkles on her face? I'm afraid her real age is over 50. It's disgusting to look at her. "
Nian Bing smiled and leaned over to Xuejing's ear and said, "I feel the same."
Xuejing couldn't help but feel a little itchy. She subconsciously shrank her neck. Just as she was about to question Nian Bing, she remembered where she was now. She just glared at him and swallowed the words from her mouth. Nian Bing didn't seem to notice. She smiled slightly, straightened her back, and looked around. The surrounding environment was indeed good. The entire hall was thousands of square meters. There were more than 100 guests who had already arrived. They were chatting in groups of three or five. Looking at their clothes, it was obvious that they were either rich or noble. The entire hall was filled with the smell of cosmetics.
"Nian Bing, you go to the side alone for a while. You can also eat something. If someone speaks to you, you'd better not answer. Just look arrogant. I'm going to find Rou 'er. After all, it's her birthday today. " As she said that, Nianbing pointed to the empty sofa at the side. Then, she walked up the stairs at the side.
Nian Bing walked to the sofa and sat down. He casually picked up a drink and slowly drank it. This kind of social occasion wasn't what he liked. He just calmly observed these people. The Mars Staff in his hand was placed on the table in front of him. He didn't pay much attention to this kind of metal equipment.
At this moment, he suddenly heard the door guard shout, "Magicians Guild, Miss Long Ling and Ninth Young Master Shi have arrived."
They're here. Although Nian Bing had already guessed that they would come, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He hurriedly picked up the staff on the table and stood up. He walked to a relatively dark corner and stood still.
Today, Long Ling didn't wear a magician's robe. Instead, she wore a purple dress. The dress matched her very well. It set off her elegant and gentle character. When she walked into the hall, it was as if there was an additional purple fairy. Long Ling's popularity was obviously much better than Xuejing's. When Xuejing came in just now, most people only gave her a few glances and continued talking. Only a few people took the initiative to greet her. Long Ling was different. When she entered, she became the center of attention. Almost everyone took the initiative to greet her. It felt like she was the owner of this place.
With a slight smile, Nian Bing's eyes revealed a faint light. He knew that in this kind of situation, Long Ling wouldn't be able to discover him. He was also happy to have some peace and quiet. Today, he wanted to see what kind of tricks this so-called upper class aristocratic banquet had.
Shi Jiu was still wearing his magician's robe. Although there wasn't any symbol of identity on it, no one present doubted his strength. Although Shi Jiu wasn't as handsome as Nian Bing, he was still passable. For a moment, the two became the center of attention.
At this moment, Nian Bing discovered an anomaly like himself. Because only the two of them didn't go up to greet Long Ling and Shi Jiu, they easily discovered each other. It was a young man. His figure was similar to Nian Bing's, except that he was more robust. He wore a fitted white shirt and pants that looked very straight on his body. Although his chiseled face couldn't be said to be very handsome, it emitted a strong masculine aura. A pair of black eyes and long black hair made him look somewhat cold. In his hand was a knife. The knife was very short. It felt like it wasn't much longer than her Morning Dew. The scabbard was also white. To be able to bring a knife here, it was obvious that this man's identity wasn't ordinary. Suddenly, a thought appeared in Nian Bing's mind. This person couldn't be the cool guy that Xuejing liked, right?
Very quickly, Nian Bing confirmed his thoughts. In the hall, only this person could match Xuejing's description. Ling Nian Bing felt something strange happen. That man actually walked towards her. Although he didn't walk very fast, the hall was only so big. In just a few steps, he was in front of Nian Bing.
"Hello, I'm Yan Feng."
Nian Bing was stunned. According to Xuejing's description, he should be very cold and wouldn't get close to humans or beasts! Why would he take the initiative to greet her? Although that was what she thought, she didn't act impolitely. She reached out her hand to shake his and said, "Hello, I'm Nian Bing."
Letting go of her hand, Yan Feng walked to Nian Bing's side and stood there. He raised his little finger and very naturally brushed away a lock of black hair in front of his forehead and tucked it behind his ear. His overly black eyes were filled with an indescribable brilliance as he stared at Nian Bing in silence. After a long time, his lips slightly rippled with a faint smile, "I don't think I've seen you before."
Looking at the tall and cold Yan Feng, Nian Bing suddenly had a strange feeling in her heart. Although she couldn't tell what this feeling was, she faintly felt that something was wrong. "I just came to Ice Snow City not long ago and just joined the Magician's Guild. That's why you haven't seen me before. It seems that you often participate in these kinds of social activities. "
Yan Feng's gaze still fell on Nian Bing's face as he coldly said, "Not often, just occasionally. I hate those women who are like flies the most."
Nian Bing secretly said in her heart, This guy must have a problem with his brain. Why is he pretending to be cool! She smiled and nodded to Yan Feng, no longer talking to him. Yan Feng also didn't speak, his gaze falling on the scene.
Long Ling struggled to break free from the crowd of people. She said something to Shi Jiu and also ran upstairs. Obviously, she should be meeting up with Xuejing and Miss Rou Er. Long Ling's departure caused the atmosphere in the hall to drop again. The nobles continued to talk about something. Shi Jiu also became one of them at this time. From his expression, it could be seen that the nobles must have praised him. With his temperament, under this kind of praise, he probably didn't even know his own name. Most of the nobles who came today were very young, of course, except for Madam Mei Ya.
The cold Yan Feng suddenly opened his mouth again, "The Count has appeared." Nian Bing followed his gaze and saw an old man of about fifty years old walking down the stairs. The old man was wearing a luxurious robe. He wasn't tall and looked like a big meatball. As the fat on his body trembled, he walked down the stairs. The stairs were obviously very sturdy. Even with his weight, it still didn't make a sound. Nian Bing thought, As expected of the chief financial officer of Ice Snow City, he must have stuffed a lot of delicious things into his stomach.
The appearance of the Count made the people who were chatting suddenly quiet down. Their eyes fell on the stairs. The Count stopped halfway up the stairs. His fat face was full of smiles, "Welcome everyone to my humble home. Today is my daughter's eighteenth birthday, and also the day she becomes an adult. Everyone, feel free to eat, drink, and have fun. Treat this place as your own home. If there is anything that is not good enough, please feel free to continue. Everyone, let's continue. I think my daughter will be out soon. " As soon as these words came out, it immediately attracted a chorus of praises. The fat on the Count's face clumped even tighter. He seemed to be very satisfied with such a scene. He slowly walked down the stairs with a glass of wine in his hand. He walked together with the young nobles and chatted.
Seeing this scene, Nian Bing and Yan Feng's faces showed the same expression. Their brows were wrinkled and full of disdain. The extravagant life of the nobles was indeed not what they liked.
"Brother Yan, how much do you know about this Count?" Nian Bing asked subconsciously. He was not familiar with this place. The only one who could answer his question now was Yan Feng.
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