“At the sword competition, I said I would take the winner out for training and give him a third-grade Foundation Establishment Pill as a gift.”

"Although the Pill Alliance hasn't given me the Foundation Establishment Pill yet, my training trip has already fallen through. I can't break both my promises."

Hua Nongying raised her hand, pulled out a hairpin carved into the shape of a pavilion from her hair bun, and handed it to Qi Yu.

“This was made for me by a friend. It’s called ‘Spring Breeze Brushing the Railing Hairpin’. It can transform into a small house. Those with cultivation levels below the Nascent Soul stage won’t notice it. Even if they do, you can hide inside. The house can withstand a full-force attack from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Since your cultivation level is low right now, it’s perfect for you to take this with you when you go out to explore.”

"I'm a lazy person, and I usually like to stay at home. Wearing it wouldn't do me any good. Besides, I've fallen out with that old friend, and looking at this hairpin is annoying. I might as well give it to you. Consider it a gift for you winning the sword tournament."

Qi Yu held the hairpin, which looked meticulously crafted, and hesitated.

During my stay at Lingyuan, almost every time I saw Hua Nongying, she was wearing this unique hairpin, which shows how much she cherished it.

Moreover, a magic weapon that can evade a Nascent Soul stage cultivator must be no ordinary item.

"Commander, this is too precious, I cannot accept it," Qi Yu said, handing the hairpin back to Hua Nongying.

Hua Nongying didn't take it, only saying, "There's no reason for me, Hua Nongying, to take back what I've given away. Just take it and listen to me!"

Qi Yu held the hairpin helplessly, and seeing Hua Nongying's insistence that she accept it, she pursed her lips.

She bowed respectfully to Hua Nongying and said, "Thank you, Master Hua. I am also grateful for your care during my time at the Spirit Academy. If there is ever an opportunity in the future, please don't hesitate to ask if you need my help!"

Hua Nongying laughed loudly, "That's more like it! Go! Make a name for yourself and prove that I, Hua Nongying, was right!"

She smiled and rode her sword away towards Wucheng.

Qi Yu watched her graceful, ethereal figure as she walked away, and a slight smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

She gently stroked the back of the giant wolf beneath her and said, "Let's go, Little Black. Let's go and make our own way in the world."

The Howling Moon Wolf let out a long howl and ran off into the distance.