Chapter 23: The furnace physique awakens

System: “Ahhhhhhhh!”

Ning Mingmei was startled and shook off Sect Leader Qi's finger, then shrank back.

He overreacted, and when he regained his senses he already knew something was wrong.

Sect Leader Yin Qi was looking at him with a frown.

"What's wrong, junior brother?" he said.

He even sat a little further in front of Ning Mingmei. Ning Mingmei was thus able to see his caring eyes and smell the scent of Sect Leader Qi from a close distance.

Very strange. Ning Mingmei subconsciously took one more breath and then choked.

It was definitely not a bad smell, but more like a faint mellow fragrance, but it made Ning Mingmei unable to breathe.

More like... hormones? The so-called "masculine scent"?

? ? Didn’t you smell this last time?

Ning Mingmei frowned for a moment, held his breath, and subconsciously blocked his nose with the back of his hand. Sect Leader Qi looked even more worried and moved closer: "Mingmei?"

I felt even more dizzy.

Master Qi put his hands on his shoulders, as if he was afraid that he would fall. Ning Mingmei realized his voice was hoarse as soon as he opened his mouth, but he cleared his throat and said, "Thank you for your concern and care. With your full support, I was able to complete this mission. All my achievements are inseparable from your care and guidance."

The voice seemed to be a little more normal, and Ning Mingmei continued in a hoarse voice: "A hundred years of Qingji, a lifetime of Qingji. Qingji is for me for ten minutes, and I will be Qingji for my whole life."

Sect Leader Qi said, "Brother, are you really okay?"

It's so weird, that strange feeling of cold has subsided a little. Ning Mingmei continued, "A silkworm may not stop spinning silk until it dies, and a candle may not stop shedding tears until it is burned down. It has always been my lifelong belief to devote myself to the Qingji Sect until my death. A cultivator's life should be spent in this way. When he looks back on his life, he will not regret wasting his years, nor will he be ashamed of being mediocre. In this way, he can say before he ascends to heaven that his entire cultivation life has been dedicated to the greatest cause - to build an academic atmosphere of 'learning in Qingji' for the Qingji Sect." (*quoted)

Sect Leader Qi: "Well... Junior Brother, what you said is quite philosophical. But Junior Brother, taking care of your own health is the first priority."

Although he said this, Master Qi withdrew his hand.

Ning Mingmei said: "Brother, I am really very energetic now. From now on, I will create more achievements for Qingji and carry forward the past. And..."

Sect Leader Qi: “Hmm?”

Ning Mingmei: "Brother, you and I are too close."

Ning Mingmei stared at Sect Leader Qi. Sect Leader Qi actually stepped back and smiled awkwardly: "I was careless. I was worried about you for a moment... I forgot that you don't like to interact with people."

"Nothing, thank you, senior brother." Ning Mingmei said.

The strange feeling of dizziness finally faded a little, although not completely, but enough to restore the ability to move. Ning Mingmei quickly climbed down from the chair and stood up.

Sect Leader Qi said, "Mingmei, are you really okay? Don't hold on, talk to Brother."

Ning Mingmei: "It's okay. Brother, let's go quickly. I'm in a hurry to go back for the group meeting."

I almost forgot about it before sleeping.

Sect Leader Qi: "Okay, I won't delay you any longer. What is the group meeting?"

He walked in front of them eagerly, and Ning Mingmei said, "This is a small meeting for disciples to teach, learn and resolve doubts."

Sect Leader Qi just said "Oh" and said nothing more. Ning Mingmei then realized that he was actually in the back hall of the Tiantai Palace, and he didn't know who had brought him here.

But it doesn’t matter, brothers, just do it with a clear conscience. This makes people realize that the relationship between brothers is good.

When Ning Mingmei arrived at the front hall, he heard a sentence from Sect Master Qi: "In the past ten years, Junior Brother has learned a lot."

Ning Mingmei looked forward, and the former noticed his observation and turned back with a smile.

The warmth and care in his smile made everyone feel that Qi Miancheng was truly a good leader who cared about his fellow disciples.

There were several peak masters in the main hall of Tiantai Peak, and they seemed to have come in a hurry. One of the peak masters was a middle-aged woman with a round face and seemed to have a good temper. She talked with Master Qi for a few words, then left with Yu Niao and Zheng Yinshang.

The head of the school hospital.

Ning Mingmei glanced over and saw Bai Ruoru and Fang Wuyu were also there. Bai Ruoru's eyes were bright and she was very happy for Ning Mingmei.

Fang Wuyu's face was filled with a complex expression.

It's very complicated. It's like he really wants to be proud of Qingji Sect for defeating Yanyun Tower, but he also feels that there is something fishy about the sugar because it was Ning Mingmei who made this happen. Seeing Ning Mingmei coming, he said, "Thank you very much, Elder Chang. Peak Master Ning has been cultivating in the snowy mountains for many years. Thanks to Elder Chang's familiarity with Yaochuan City, otherwise how could he have found the people from Yanyun Tower?"

The disciples of Yanyun Tower were originally going to follow the round-faced leader, but when they saw Ning Mingmei coming, they were like seeing a savior.

Lu Youyu could tell at a glance that Elder Fang was probably not on good terms with Elder Ning. But she was from Yanyun Tower, so of course she dared to say anything, so she deliberately said loudly: "This time, we were able to find him thanks to Elder Ning's brilliant plan and strategy! We pulled the person out of the dragon pool and tiger cave without losing a single soldier."

Ning Mingmei added: "Youyu is exaggerating."

No, no, a world where only Fang Wuyu was injured was still achieved.

Lu Youyu raised her little face and said, "How can it be exaggerated! After we recover from our injuries, we will go to Piao Miao Peak to learn a few moves. The disciples of Piao Miao Peak are all talented. I hope Elder Ning will not hide his talent for the sake of the Dao Discussion Conference! But Elder Ning is upright and I'm sure he won't do that."

After saying that, she stuck out her tongue and followed Song Mingke and the others.

Fang Wuyu: …………

What? The implication of the words of the female disciple from Yanyun Tower was that it was all Ning Mingmei's credit.

He looked at Chang Feichang. When Chang Feichang came back, his eyelids were still drooping, and he looked half-dead.

"I didn't do anything. You know my temper." Chang Feichang actually spoke up. "Besides, I was originally the Zhisu Elder. I know nothing about the outside world."

Fang Wuyu: ...

Why would Chang Feichang, who is usually taciturn, ruin his plans? If he was not mistaken, Chang Feichang was clearly in a bad mood when he came back, and it seemed that he had a conflict with Ning Mingmei?

Ning Mingmei spoke sympathetically at this time: "This is the result of the joint efforts of everyone in Qingji Sect. Senior Brother Qi pointed out the direction, and Senior Brother Fang provided financial support. Otherwise, how can we rest easy?"

Fang Wuyu didn't want to accept his kindness, and snorted: "It's just a small contribution. It's all thanks to the efforts of Master Chang and Master Ning."

This is no small amount of help, you'll understand when you see the bill.

Ning Mingmei ordered Lin Heting to hand over the account book. After ten hours of urgent academic work, Lin Heting's face looked haggard, but when he handed over the account book, he still showed genuine fear and trembling hands.

Fang Wu Yu caught a glimpse of his movements and sneered in his heart again.

After all, he is from Piaomiao Peak and cannot be shown in public.

Ning Mingmei: "Would Elder Fang like to confirm the bill? We have spent a lot these days. If Elder Fang regrets it, he can ask Yanyun Tower for it, or ask Senior Brother Qi for reimbursement. As for me, I can also do my best to reimburse Elder Fang a little."

When discussing official matters, we no longer call him "senior brother" but "elder". So as to give everyone the impression that this is a business matter.

Is Ning Mingmei trying to taunt him? Look down on him?

Fang Wu Yu sneered, Ning Mingmei's rank was too low. He said: "Since I said I would bear the expenses, I will bear them. How can someone be so petty as to take back a promise he made?"

Fang Wu Yu handed the bill to the disciple behind him. The disciple behind him took a look at the bill and almost popped his eyes out. She wanted to poke Fang Wuyu, but she didn't dare to disturb him at this moment. For a moment, her face looked uglier than pig liver.

I still feel like crying but have no tears.

As a person practicing Taoism, Ning Mingmei uttered in his heart: Amitabha.

Sect Master Qi said, "Brother Mingmei did a great job this time. You are worthy of being the Sword-wielding Elder of our sect. Let me briefly explain..."

Let me explain it briefly.

I have three points to make.

Ning Mingmei's DNA moved, and he immediately said, "Brother, I still feel a little uncomfortable."

Sect Leader Qi immediately frowned and said, "What's going on? Go check on Zhizhen."

Is it genuine? It seems to be the head of the school hospital who just left.

Ning Mingmei: "Nothing. I just felt anxious when I thought about the group meeting that hadn't started yet, and my condition got worse...Brother, I'm going back to Piaomiao Peak first."

Sect Leader Qi was very concerned: "Okay, go ahead. I'll come find you later."

Come to me again? ?

Ning Mingmei could only nod.

Before leaving, he said to Fang Wuyu: "If Elder Fang has any questions about any item or needs to be reconciled, feel free to come to me."

Fang Wuyu felt that he was being looked down upon again: "You are so petty, I can afford a few spirit stones."

Generous, really generous.

Ning Mingmei left the hall quickly, even ignoring Bai Ruoru who was calling him from behind. The system asked him: "What's wrong with you? Why are you running so fast?"

Ning Mingmei: "I really don't feel well."

? Weren't you just having a debate with a group of scholars?

Ning Mingmei: "Besides, I have important things to do before I go back."

System: “You…”

Ning Mingmei: "Ah, the helipad is indeed here."

He flipped his hand up and down, and the flying boat folded into a piece and entered its Qiankun bag. The system was stunned: "Is this the important thing you mentioned?"

"Ten million." Ning Mingmei said.

System: "This is not Fang Wuyu..."

"Then wait for him to come and ask me for it." Ning Mingmei said coldly.

System: ...Shit, can Fang Wuyu really pull that kind of shame off?

Ning Mingmei is like a Pixiu. There is no reason for him to spit out what he has eaten.

But it was obvious that the Pixiu was very uncomfortable.

He was still able to relax when they were talking in the hall just now, but now that he was holding the sword, he was staggering all of a sudden. Ning Mingmei barely supported himself and reached Piaomiao Peak. Eighteen disciples were already waiting on the snow in front of the Snow-Cutting Hall.

Eighteen, including Lin Heting and the other two who had just returned. The three of them had dark circles under their eyes and looked listless.

"Master actually came back on time..." someone said.

There was no joy in his tone, only great sorrow.

"It's over. I just saw Master's sword going this way." Another person cried.

“Why didn’t Master take a day off after coming back?” someone screamed.

Lin Heting, Lao Wu, and Lao Liu: “Heh.”

Only Wen Siheng was worried because his master was late.

Nothing will happen to Master, right?

But Ning Mingmei was not in any mood to enjoy the conversation at this moment. He entered the Snow-Cutting Palace from the back door and just drew his sword.

My knees went weak and I leaned against the screen, trembling.

Ning Mingmei supported himself and walked towards the front hall, but the further he walked, the weaker his legs became. I had to stop and catch my breath after taking three steps.

My head is terribly hot, and my body is terribly hot too. Moreover, the image of Qi Miancheng sitting next to him in the back hall of Tiantai Peak appeared in his mind.

Ning Mingmei poked out the system in the corridor. He frowned, his face extremely unfriendly: "Don't you have any virus diagnosis function?"

"……No."

"Anti-virus software? What about the others? How did you set up the system? Why is there nothing?" Ning Mingmei said aggressively, "You seem to have several lifetimes of work experience, but you don't do anything to improve yourself?"

...I don't know why, but I feel that Ning Mingmei is getting more and more irritable and aggressive today. The system was almost in tears after being scolded by him.

No matter how much we curse, we still have to analyze the possible reasons for the host sitting on the ground. The system looked at the trembling Ning Mingmei and suddenly had a bold idea.

The thought made its scalp tingle.

It said: "Host, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Ning Mingmei: "Speak."

"Your current reaction is very similar to... the awakening of the furnace cauldron constitution." The system said timidly, "But I'm not sure."

Who can talk so much nonsense when his furnace physique awakens, and still remember to take away other people's flying boat?

Ning Mingmei: ...

After a long silence, the system cautiously asked a question: "Otherwise, should we not hold the group meeting today?"

Ning Mingmei said succinctly: "Go back to your room first. Get on the ice bed."

…It seems that today’s group meeting will indeed not be held. The system thought so as it watched Ning Mingmei walk towards the snow cave behind.

Even Ning Mingmei, an iron man with a heart as cold as iron, cannot withstand the physical blow!

It’s better to be clear and ignorant! You have come to this day too!

The system felt infinite gloating, but also a little bit of pity. It said: "You still remember the function of the Ice Jade Bed, good."

Just be careful not to let anyone notice your flushed face on the road... huh?

Uh-huh?

Ning Mingmei was silent after entering the snow cave.

The system said: "There seems to be someone in your room."

Wearing a semi-transparent top, she looks very seductive.

Ning Mingmei: "Why did someone steal my bed?"

Xuezhu, who was dozing off beside the jade bed, heard the sound and rolled down from the chair with a look of panic on her face.

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Quoted from How the Steel Was Tempered