"Really? Then will I be able to become as powerful as Master in the future?" Rong Jiaojiao's eyes were full of anticipation and longing to become stronger.
"Of course you can," Qing Xuanzi encouraged. "As long as you cultivate diligently and accumulate knowledge, one day you will become a powerful cultivator like your master, or even more powerful."
Upon hearing this, Rong Jiaojiao puffed out her chest, her face radiating confidence: "I will definitely work hard!"
Looking at her earnest yet adorable appearance, Qing Xuanzi couldn't help but feel a surge of tenderness in his heart.
He gently patted her head and said, "Alright, Master believes in you. But for now, continue your cultivation and let this power fully integrate into your body."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, closed her eyes again, and began to diligently practice her cultivation technique. Her breathing gradually became steady, and her body slowly entered a wondrous state.
Qing Xuanzi stood quietly by, his eyes filled with loving care, as if he were guarding the most precious treasure in the world.
After Rong Jiaojiao fully absorbed the wood essence, her cultivation level visibly increased slightly.
Don't underestimate this tiny bit. If Rong Jiaojiao were to cultivate and accumulate this bit on her own, it would take at least seven or eight days.
Qing Xuanzi looked at Rong Jiaojiao's improved cultivation level and felt a sense of satisfaction.
He knew all too well how difficult the path of cultivation was in this world, and that for a beginner like Rong Jiaojiao, every bit of progress was extremely hard-won.
Rong Jiaojiao didn't feel sleepy yet, so she asked, "Master, does Jiaojiao still need to cultivate?"
Qing Xuanzi shook his head: "Cultivation should be done in moderation. You are still young and have had a tiring day. You need to get some sleep now, or you won't grow tall."
He brought out Rong Jiaojiao's crib and cast two cleansing spells on her.
"Not growing taller?" Rong Jiaojiao tilted her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly realized what she meant and her eyes widened. "Jiaojiao doesn't want to not grow taller! Master, I'll listen to you and go to sleep now."
Qing Xuanzi was amused by her cute appearance, gently rubbed her head and said, "Go, go and cover yourself with the blanket, don't catch a cold."
Rong Jiaojiao, like an obedient little rabbit, hopped and skipped to the small bed in the corner, nimbly climbed onto the bed, and pulled the blanket over herself.
She deliberately pulled the blanket up high, only revealing her bright eyes, and said to Qing Xuanzi, "Master, I'm all covered up now."
Qing Xuanzi chuckled and said, "Alright, go to sleep now, your master will stay with you!"
I gently patted her body, and soon the little girl began to breathe evenly.
Qing Xuanzi set up a barrier around her before sitting down and taking out a book on formations to study.
The next day, before dawn, Qing Xuanzi began to cook meat porridge. When the sky was just beginning to lighten, he woke Rong Jiaojiao up: "Jiaojiao, get up and practice your skills."
"Hmm... Master, Jiaojiao wants to sleep a little longer."
Rong Jiaojiao could barely open her eyes, and she peeked out from under the covers, muttering to herself, looking completely unwilling.
"No way, you lazybones. You can't be lazy when you're cultivating." Qing Xuanzi said with a light laugh, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "Get up quickly, eat breakfast and then go practice."
Hearing her master speak so earnestly, Rong Jiaojiao had no choice but to sit up, rub her eyes, and slowly climb out of bed.
A short while later, Rong Jiaojiao put on her shoes and walked over, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
Qing Xuanzi cast a spell to wake her up, then ladled the cooked meat porridge into a bowl and placed a few slices of fruit beside it. He handed the bowl to Rong Jiaojiao and said, "Eat quickly, then go practice your skills."
Rong Jiaojiao took the bowl of porridge, smelled the rich aroma, and all her drowsiness disappeared.
She took a sip without waiting and said with satisfaction, "Master's porridge is still the best!"
"You're so sweet-talking," Qing Xuanzi said with a smile, his eyes full of affection. "Eat quickly, don't waste your training time."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded as she ate her porridge, her little face full of seriousness.
After Rong Jiaojiao finished breakfast, Qing Xuanzi led her to an open space outside the cave.
On an autumn morning, the breeze carries a slight chill.
The master and disciple sat side by side, and soon they were immersed in cultivation.
Suddenly, Qing Xuanzi opened his eyes and looked helplessly at a large tree not far away.
Why did this little thing chase after me? Yesterday, when I snatched its Ganoderma lucidum, I didn't touch it because it stayed obediently on the tree. What does it want to do by chasing after me today?
If the sable in the tree knew what he was thinking, it would definitely poke him: "You're the obedient one! Your whole family is obedient! If I hadn't sensed your powerful aura, I would have already scratched you. Why would I willingly stay in the tree and watch my precious pet be taken away by someone else?"
Noticing Qing Xuanzi's gaze, the little sable immediately turned and ran away.
Qing Xuanzi frowned. This little thing was obviously intelligent. Could it be that it wanted to follow them and take revenge?
I'm fine myself, but I'm afraid of hurting my precious apprentice. It seems that if I see it again, I'll have to catch it, give it a good beating, and make it give up the idea.
He couldn't find the little sable again within his spiritual sense range, so he continued to close his eyes and cultivate, but his spiritual sense was constantly surrounding Rong Jiaojiao.
After finishing their training, they packed their things and continued on their way.
In one day, they traveled more than a hundred miles, and that was only because they stopped when they encountered herbs or prey; otherwise, they would have traveled even further.
That day, Qing Xuanzi felt the little sable following them. It neither came close nor left. Qing Xuanzi didn't want to chase it. He just wanted to wait for it to get closer, then catch it and give it a beating.
Unable to find a suitable cave to live in by evening, Qing Xuanzi had no choice but to find a spacious open space outside a valley to pitch his tent.
Seeing Qing Xuanzi busy, Rong Jiaojiao ran over and asked, "Master, why don't you make us a house that we can take with us, like a chick or a rabbit?"
Qing Xuanzi slapped his forehead. He used to have a small place and nowhere to put things, but now he didn't know he had the Qiankun Bracelet. The little guy's treasure was also quite big. Why didn't he think of making a small wooden house that each of them could take with them?
However, I need to design it carefully and inscribe the talismans, etc., which will take time to figure out.
He praised Rong Jiaojiao, saying, "Master didn't expect this. When you have time in the future, I'll build Jiaojiao a beautiful little wooden house."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Make it beautiful for Master too!"
Qing Xuanzi said with satisfaction, "Thank you, Jiao Bao, for remembering your master!"
Rong Jiaojiao waved her hand: "You're welcome!"
Qing Xuanzi was taken aback, then chuckled and asked, "Jiaojiao, who did you learn this from?"
"Master and Fellow Daoist Cang!"
Qing Xuanzi...
I was busy that day and didn't think about teaching Rong Jiaojiao how to address people. I didn't expect her to remember people like that, and even learn their polite phrases.
He was immediately both amused and exasperated, saying, "Jiaojiao, Master and he are of the same generation and have the same cultivation level, but he is older than Master. You are a junior, so you should call him Uncle when you see him in the future, understand?"
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