Just as Yao Tong said, Lu Zhaozhao's body temperature returned to normal the next morning, and even her wounds had almost healed.
Yao Tong, who had come early in the morning to change the bandages, was marveling at Lu Zhaozhao's wounds, which were recovering at an unusually fast pace.
"What is your body made of? I have never seen anyone recover so quickly."
Lu Zhaozhao laughed at what she said, her chest heaving with the scabbed wounds.
"I have practiced some body-refining techniques, which may be why my physical strength is different from that of ordinary people."
After listening, Yao Tong nodded thoughtfully and said, "I have also heard of body tempering methods. There are thousands of ways to practice them, but the only thing they have in common is that you have to undergo inhuman trials. It is truly admirable that you have actually practiced such a technique."
The reverence on her face seemed genuine, which made Lu Zhaozhao's cheeks flush.
Fortunately, a sound came from outside the tent the next second.
"Senior Sister, Senior Brother Bai from Wenyuan Academy is looking for you. Are you available now?"
"Please take good care of me, I'll be right there."
Yao Tong replied, then turned to Lu Zhaozhao and asked, "Junior Sister Lu, would you like to come with me?"
"Me?" Lu Zhaozhao was a little surprised, but when she met her eyes, she immediately realized what she meant and replied, "Thank you, Senior Sister."
After saying that, she followed Yaotong out.
Bai Yuanshi was being entertained in the main tent, still holding the cat that had been running around in the chaos of the previous night.
Upon seeing Yaotong arrive, he immediately stood up and said, "I apologize for disturbing you, Fairy."
Yao Tong shook her head slightly and said it was alright.
Bai Yuanshi's gaze shifted from Yao Tong to Lu Zhaozhao behind her. After lowering his eyes, he immediately looked back at Yao Tong and asked, "I don't think I've ever seen this fairy before."
"Junior Sister Fusang is going down the mountain for the first time, and she is also among the people who went down to the bottom of the lake. This is also to broaden her horizons. I hope you won't laugh at me, Senior Brother." Yao Tong replied without any misunderstanding, and Lu Zhaozhao took the opportunity to greet Master Bai Yuan.
“The sun will rise in the east, shining on my railing like the Fusang tree. It’s a good name,” said Master Bai Yuan.
Following the principle that the more you say, the more mistakes you make, Lu Zhaozhao only replied to the praise with, "Senior Brother Bai is too kind."
Yao Tong spoke up at the right moment, bringing the topic back on track. She asked, "Senior Brother Bai, is there something important?"
"It's nothing serious. There's a problem with one of the raccoon dogs that Junior Nephew Yue adopted a few days ago." He moved his arm, and Lu Zhaozhao could finally see the pure white raccoon dog that had been hidden by his wide sleeves.
“Something happened last night. The cat ran around and was probably injured by mistake. When I found it this morning, its front legs seemed to be unable to move. Wen Yuan’s disciples are only crude and don’t know how to treat cats. My nephew Yue is also busy dealing with the inquiries from other sects, so he asked me to come and find the fairy to treat it.”
Bai Yuanshi spoke cleverly. When Lu Zhaozhao heard him say that everyone in Wenyuan was a boor, she tried her best to suppress her laughter. Who in the world did not know that Wenyuan Academy had a long history of scholarship? If the people in it were all uncouth, then where would there be any scholars and gentlemen in the world?
Yao Tong was amused by his words and reached out to take the cat.
This tiny kitten has gone through so much in just a few days. Now it's curled up in a ball, shivering, and looks so pitiful.
Yao Tong gently stroked its fur and carefully examined its injuries.
Apart from Yao Tong, no one else could help with the diagnosis and treatment. Feeling bored, Bai Yuanshi turned his gaze to Lu Zhaozhao, who was also standing to the side.
"The Fusang Fairy's trip to East Lake this time is also to prepare for the Golden Palace Banquet a few months later."
Bai Yuanshi's sudden remark startled Lu Zhaozhao for a moment. Then, she keenly noticed the word "also" in his words and nodded hesitantly.
Master Bai Yuan seemed unsurprised by this answer and continued, "Master Yunxian has also come. He most likely did so for the sake of his disciples. This trip to East Lake should be worthwhile."
Lu Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow. Yun Xian had indeed come for Nian Zhi. When Bai Yuanshi mentioned his disciples, she subconsciously included Nian Zhi. She was somewhat surprised that Bai Yuanshi, a disciple from another sect, would know about this matter, and asked, "How do you know?"
Bai Yuanshi seemed somewhat surprised that she would ask this question, but he patiently answered: "Sect Sister Lu Zhaozhao, the second disciple of Sect Leader Yun, has already broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. She will definitely participate in this Golden Palace Banquet, so it is not surprising that Sect Leader Yun came for her."
Hearing his reply, Lu Zhaozhao returned to calm.
That's true. A normal person would think of her as the second disciple who is going to participate in the Golden Palace Banquet, so why would they focus their attention on the newly joined Nian Zhi?
Unfortunately, Yunxian came here this time specifically to find a way to transform Nianzhi.
Lu Zhaozhao pretended to be enlightened by his words and continued to ask, "Senior Brother, your cultivation is profound. Why did you personally go to East Lake this time?"
Bai Yuanshi's relaxed demeanor vanished, replaced by a more serious expression. He said, "There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. Not to mention that the Heavenly Sound Sect, where you are, is full of talented people, just look to the side. That Junior Sister Lu I mentioned earlier is not someone to be trifled with."
Lu Zhaozhao was surprised to hear her own name from him and became incredibly curious.
"I once met Junior Sister Lu. At that time, her cultivation was not as high as mine, but she used a very powerful move during the battle. The Pure Soul hangs high above the sea and sky, and ten thousand shadows fly into the clear river. After that battle in the Minghai Sea, I gained a lot and also benefited from it to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."
Bai Yuanshi's voice was long and drawn out, as if he were reminiscing about the past.
But to Lu Zhaozhao, it meant something else entirely.
That battle at the Minghai Sea was actually the key to Bai Yuanshi's breakthrough. Although with his level at the time, a breakthrough was only a matter of time, Lu Zhaozhao couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest because of the current situation. Her unintentional actions had actually created a powerful opponent for the future.
She could only swallow her anger and sigh, "This Senior Sister Lu is truly unfathomable."
Bai Yuanshi unconsciously shook the bamboo flute in his hand, nodded in agreement, and said, "I heard that she has been in seclusion all these years. I wonder what her cultivation level is now."
"This is your current cultivation level." Lu Zhaozhao stared blankly at Bai Yuanshi. Luckily, she was wearing a veil, otherwise her expression would probably be uncontrollable.
During the conversation, Yaotong had already healed the cat and returned it to Bai Yuanshi. After giving him a few instructions, Bai Yuanshi readily agreed and thanked Yaotong.
Before parting, Bai Yuanshi said to Yaotong and Lu Zhaozhao behind her, "Master Yun of Qinghui has calculated that the East Lake Ruins will open tomorrow morning. Would Tianyin Sect like to come with us?"
Although Yao Tong was surprised that he had revealed the information to her so easily, she nodded. It was always good to have someone to look out for each other, and Bai Yuanshi obviously thought so too.
After seeing the person off, Lu Zhaozhao seemed to be deep in thought.
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