With Chen Xiao's return, the cave gradually regained its former warmth.

In order to prevent Xi Yunting from being bored while resting all day, Chen Xiao specially caught a few birds with particularly beautiful voices and released them in the courtyard of the cave.

Every morning at dawn, you can hear the chirping of birds, which is melodious and pleasant, and makes you feel relaxed.

Xi Yunting woke up very early that day. Chen Xiao was still asleep, so he got up quietly.

Xiaodi always treated him as a fragile object and watched him with worry no matter what he did.

His body was almost rusty from lying down, and Xi Yunting could only move around secretly while he was still asleep.

Without changing clothes, Xi Yunting put on an outer robe and came to the small garden behind the main courtyard.

There is an open space in the middle of this small garden, which is suitable for small-scale physical activities.

I stretched my muscles and bones, and the pain in the injured area was bearable.

There was a rustling sound in the garden. Xi Yunting took a quick look and found a milky white furry butt hidden in it.

"..." After being speechless for a moment, Xi Yunting walked over, endured the dull pain in his sternum, and pulled Xiao Ba out of the flowers.

The golden eyes looked at him innocently, "Mee~~~" its mouth couldn't help but move, and a fresh and sweet floral aroma emanated from its chewing.

I have told this disobedient little creature so many times not to harm the flowers and trees in the cave.

If Xi Yunting wasn't afraid that the sound of scolding it would wake up Xiaodi, he would have to teach it a lesson.

As if realizing that Xi Yunting could not do anything, Xiao Ba's lips curled up in a smug look: We are all the same, and we will all be scolded if we are found out.

Xi Yunting didn't throw it, but raised his hand and flicked it on the head.

There was a dull thud, and Xiao Ba's eyes became moist. He bleated in accusation. Didn't we agree to be allies, but yet he resorted to such a "murderous act"?

The sound of its barking was a little loud. Xi Yunting felt that something bad was going to happen. He left Xiao Ba behind in panic and rushed back to the room.

Chen Xiao turned over with a thin layer of sweat on his body due to his anxiety, and Xi Yunting deftly lifted the quilt and lay down.

Chen Xiao opened his eyes and turned to look at him: "...Where did you go?"

Xi Yunting controlled his breathing and heartbeat, "I'm going to get up for the night. It's still early, you should sleep a little longer."

"Yeah." Chen Xiao responded dazedly and closed his eyes again.

Xi Yunting breathed a sigh of relief. The sweat on his body had cooled down, making him feel uncomfortable. He pulled the quilt over his chest, and now he could only use his body temperature to dry the sweat.

Chen Xiao woke up at this time, sat up and said: "No need to sleep! Today is the day when Senior Meng Si will produce the elixir, I have to go and see it!"

He got out of bed and found that Xi Yunting's body felt a little cold.

Fearing that he would catch a cold and get sick, Chen Xiao quickly wiped his body with a hot towel and changed him into a dry undershirt.

Xi Yunting was served very comfortably. He lay on the pillow and watched Chen Xiao get dressed and wash up. Unconsciously, he felt sleepy again.

Seeing that he fell asleep again, Chen Xiao smiled slightly and quietly left the room.

Breakfast had been served in the living room, and Chen Xiao instructed the servants to keep Xi Yunting's breakfast warm.

As soon as Chen Xiao sat down, Xiao Ba appeared at the door with his head poked.

Chen Xiao laughed, "Xiao Ba, what are you doing?"

Xiao Ba wagged his tail, stepped on his little hooves, and ran to Chen Xiao in small steps, rubbing against his legs and bleating.

Chen Xiao looked down at its little face that was looking up at him. Its eyes were wet, and it was rubbing against him and calling, even jumping up and down from time to time.

Chen Xiao was confused and asked tentatively: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Xiao Ba lowered his head in frustration. The language barrier was really an obstacle in filing a complaint!

Chen Xiao noticed its frustration, stroked its furry little head, and said softly, "Okay, don't be discouraged. I'm going to Zhaocui Palace soon, come with me."

The three words "Zhaocui Palace" made Xiao Ba raise his head. The tall man who was especially kind to sheep often appeared there. Thinking of having another extra meal, Xiao Ba's depressed mood immediately soared, and his little tail swung like a fan.

After dinner, Chen Xiao took Xiao Ba, who was flirting with other girls along the way, towards Zhaocui Palace.

Along the way, he occasionally met disciples from other halls, who all greeted him.

However, when they looked at Xiao Ba's expression as if the "devil" had come again, Chen Xiao couldn't help laughing.

When they arrived at Zhaocui Palace, Tao Yi stretched out his arm, picked up Xiao Ba and held him between his arms without Chen Xiao reminding him. He nodded coolly and left.

Chen Xiao watched Tao Yi turn the corner just like he was handing his own child over to the kindergarten teacher.

He arrived as early as possible, but still failed to catch up with Meng Si's pill production.

However, Tai Su told him that the pill production was ideal and the quantity was sufficient for treatment.

Taixuan knew that today was the date for treatment, so he rushed to Zhaocui Palace.

Meng Si looked a little tired, after all, he had been working non-stop for days and nights to refine the elixir. He was very principled, and knowing that everyone was anxious, he did not rest.

Everyone sat there for about half an hour and decided to give Xi Yunting treatment three days later.

Meng Si needs to recover his true energy, and this is already the earliest date.

Chen Xiao knew that no matter how anxious he was, he had no choice but to wait.

When he returned to the cave, Xi Yunting had already had breakfast and was sitting on the terrace, reading a book.

Chen Xiao told him that Meng Si decided to start treatment in three days. Xi Yunting put down the book in his hand. Chen Xiao said happily: "You will be able to recover in three days, and you don't have to do anything secretly behind my back anymore."

Xi Yunting was not prepared for him to suddenly bring up this matter, and thought that he had gotten away with it in the morning, and an embarrassed look flashed across his face.

Chen Xiao smiled and sat beside him, snuggling with him, listening to the birds singing in the cave. These birds were of different species, each with a good voice, and they were not inferior to the other birds. They sang every day, making it like a concert during the sunny hours every day.

The two were enjoying the peaceful atmosphere when Liu Shaoguang appeared at the other end of the bridge. He waved at Chen Xiao, motioning him to come over.

Chen Xiao was surprised, "I'll go over and take a look."

Xi Yunting loosened his arm and picked up the book with his free hand, "Go ahead."

Chen Xiao walked over, and Liu Shaoguang mysteriously pulled him away for a long distance. When they were almost out of the cave, he said, "Master Zhenlu is here!"

"Zhenlu Taoist?" Chen Xiao was shocked. "Why is he here?"

Liu Shaoguang said: "The Xuefeng was broken, and all the fragments were lost. There is no possibility of recasting it. I entrusted Taoist Zhenlu to forge a new sword for my junior brother."

Chen Xiao followed Liu Shaoguang out of the cave. Taoist Zhenlu was invited to Liu Shaoguang's place. It was because of his hospitality that Liu Shaoguang would miss the meeting that had just been held.

Taoist Zhenlu was even more excited than Chen Xiao when he saw him. He came over and the first thing he said was, "Fellow Daoist Chen, Fellow Daoist Chen! I heard that you got the smelting furnace used by Chongshan in Guangji this time. Is that true?!"

Chen Xiao leaned back, subconsciously avoiding the head that was almost rushing towards him.

Taoist Zhenlu stopped and rubbed his hands, saying, "I was too excited, please don't blame me, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Chen Xiao looked at his anxious face with amusement, and did not tease him, saying: "It's true, the Taoist is well-informed. This smelting furnace is still every month when it arrives at Jiukun Mountain."

After getting the exact news, Taoist Zhenlu couldn't help but grin. Hearing Chen Xiao say that he was well-informed, he subconsciously glanced at Liu Shaoguang.

Chen Xiao knew exactly what was going on and pretended not to notice his glance.

Taoist Zhenlu calmed down a bit, but the urgent desire in his heart made it impossible for him to be so calm as usual.

He said, "I heard that Brother Xi lost his Snow Blade this time. I can help him forge another sword, but I have one condition. I must use this smelting furnace once!"

Although he is a swordsmith, Taoist Zhenlu only forges a few swords for people. Although the number is small, each sword is of top quality.

Xi Yunting was able to possess the Snow Blade since he was in the foundation-building stage because Taoist Zhenlu owed Liu Shaoguang a favor. For this heavy sword, the two of them even made enemies with the Min Ju people.

Later, when Xue Feng was recast, Xi Yunting served as a guard. The price he paid that time was even greater, and he almost lost Chen Xiao.

Although Xi Yunting never said it, Liu Shaoguang knew that he might not be blaming himself in his heart for having implicated Chen Xiao and causing him to fall into the void.

Liu Shaoguang was not sure whether Xi Yunting was still willing to see Taoist Zhenlu, so he planned to hide it from Xi Yunting and do this secretly with Chen Xiao.

Of course, with his shrewd character, he would not do any favors for this. Instead, he would ask Taoist Zhenlu to beg him for help.

On the way here, Liu Shaoguang had already told Chen Xiao about his plan. In order to trick Taoist Zhenlu into taking the bait, he even deliberately took a detour to Taoist Zhenlu's sword pavilion before going to Luobei to pick them up, pretending to let the cat out of the bag and revealing the matter of the smelting furnace to him.

Sure enough, it took nearly twenty days for them to return before the slow-moving Zhenludao talents finally arrived.

As agreed, Chen Xiaowan rejected Taoist Zhenlu's offer, but Taoist Zhenlu became anxious and asked why.

Chen Xiao said with embarrassment: "To be honest, my elder brother almost got promoted during the Guangji period. When he recovers from his injury and has a suitable sword, he will be able to attack the Spirit Realm again soon. I know that the swords made by Taoist priests are all good, but I'm afraid that my elder brother will not be able to use them well."

This statement was almost like saying that Taoist Zhenlu had a low level of cultivation, and the sword he forged was not able to match Xi Yunting's level of cultivation.

Taoist Zhenlu said angrily, "You want to ask a swordsmith with higher cultivation than me to forge a sword for Daoist Xi? Even though their cultivation is higher than mine, the swords they forge may not be better than mine, and may not be more suitable for Daoist Xi! I forged the Xuefeng sword myself twice, and no one knows his sword-wielding habits better than me!"

It was precisely because of this that Liu Shaoguang did not choose anyone else, but went to great lengths to trap Taoist Zhenlu in a trap.

Chen Xiao said in a kind way: "Don't be anxious, Taoist priest, just listen to me. To understand this matter, you just need to spend some time together and you will be able to figure it out." Anyway, what he meant was that it was not necessary for him to be the only one.

But Taoist Zhenlu was determined to win this time. He sighed loudly, "Forget it, I'll provide all the materials for this sword. That's all right, right?"

The process of collecting materials is usually long. The last time it took ten years to gather all the materials to recast the snow front.

Neither Chen Xiao nor Liu Shaoguang wanted Xi Yunting to wait for ten years, but unfortunately the swordsmith's private vault would not easily let others know what treasures there were, let alone give them up voluntarily.

Seeing that the "evil plan" succeeded, Chen Xiao and Liu Shaoguang exchanged glances. He suppressed the joy in his heart and said to Taoist Zhenlu: "Okay! I'll leave my brother's new sword to you."

Although Taoist Zhenlu achieved his goal, he felt very painful.

Liu Shaoguang said at the right time: "How can I let you spend money to forge a sword for my junior brother? How about this, no matter how much materials are used, I, the Zhongxuan Sect, will pay for it."

Taoist Zhenlu felt better at this point, and a look of excitement reappeared on his reluctant face. "Can you let me see the smelting furnace first?"