The dance is over.
Xu Nian was slightly out of breath, feeling that her back was soaked.
She belatedly realized what she had just said and done, and her ears immediately turned bright red. She covered her face.
Good heavens, she actually showed such a disheveled appearance in front of Gu Zhan!
Well, how should I put it, I think the streamer's dance was pretty good?
[Yes, and I think the general was even stunned, did you guys notice!]
[It's really stiff, I don't understand what you guys are awkwardly praising.]
The people in the live stream were all talking at once, but Xu Nian had no interest in watching; she felt completely lost.
What should I do if a close friend sees me looking disheveled? I need help urgently!
Just as she was about to speak to salvage her image, Gu Zhan spoke up.
"It looks great."
He turned to the side, his gaze fixed on the bright moon, his voice soft.
Immediately, Xu Nian felt that Gu Zhan was definitely saving face for her, and she was so moved that she burst into tears. "Alright, let's go!"
She really didn't want to recall that embarrassing scene again!
Xu Nian hurriedly turned and went down the mountain, completely unaware that Gu Zhan's hand, hanging by his side, was trembling slightly.
She had just danced for him under the moonlight.
Gu Zhan has never liked or understood dance.
But just a moment ago, he felt that all the beauty in the world could be nothing more than this.
That inexplicable feeling swept over me again, churning within me.
Gu Zhan felt dizzy and lightheaded, so he deliberately avoided looking at Xu Nian.
Those captivating, clear, and bright eyes.
With their own thoughts in mind, the two of them descended the mountain and returned to their room.
The first thing Xu Nian did upon returning to her room was to lock the door, bury herself in the blankets, and weep bitterly.
"Family members, the streamer's lifelong reputation is ruined here!"
[Don't cry, streamer. This proves you can't make a living with your talent. You should just go and flee the famine.]
[That's right, quickly check if your master is lying to you! I feel like he's smiling with his eyes narrowed; he looks like a cunning and scheming guy.]
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian also regained consciousness and immediately went to check the situation inside the space.
The only consolation was that the master had not lied to him.
The food, drinks, and even other items that were previously confined are now free to be taken in and out at will.
On the other side.
Gu Zhan lay on his side on the bed, with the longsword that had accompanied him in and out of countless battlefields beside him.
He is currently feeling unsettled, even somewhat agitated.
Upon seeing Xu Nian's appearance, for some reason, a strange feeling rose up in Gu Zhan's heart, screaming wildly within him.
This feeling has been there for a long time and continues to this day.
Just now, that impulse was particularly strong, and Gu Zhan even felt like he was going crazy.
Recalling the soldier's subtle hints about his affection, Gu Zhan fell silent.
Now that things have come to this, he has to admit that such a possibility does exist.
The two spent another night with very different thoughts on their minds.
The next day.
Because she had been busy all night, Xu Nian was extremely tired and slept for a long time. When she woke up, it was already quite late.
[Don't forget the important matter, streamer! You only agreed to this because you wanted to refine salt!]
Seeing the comments flash by, Xu Nian suddenly remembered this matter and quickly slapped her forehead, "Oh right, thanks to you guys for reminding me!"
As she spoke, she walked out the door, picked up the salt stone, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
As promised, her master returned one-tenth of her magical power, and alchemy naturally came easily to her without any difficulty.
Looking at the successfully extracted salt on the table, Xu Nian couldn't help but smile with joy.
There weren't many people in the city, and alchemy didn't require much physical exertion, so she didn't have much to do. She just kept casting spells on the stones, which was rather tedious.
"grown ups!"
Holding a stack of papers, Han Xiao'e said with slight excitement, "General Gu's deputy has arrived, saying he wants to help refine the salt rock."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian remembered that she had once asked Gu Zhan for help, so she nodded and said, "Please invite him in."
No sooner had she finished speaking than steady footsteps sounded outside the door, and a robust man pushed the door open and entered with a hearty smile on his face, "Miss Xu."
Xu Nian smiled back, which she considered a greeting.
“I have received orders from the general to stay here for the time being and refine salt for you.”
Meng Defan looked honest and simple, then added, "The general should not be in the city these days. He has gone out to scout the terrain. If Miss Xu has anything to say, you can tell me first, and I will pass it on to the general."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was somewhat puzzled.
Why would Gu Zhan go out for no reason?
However, now was not the time to think about these things. Meng Defan followed Xu Nian and arrived at the location where the salt stones were stored.
Looking at the salt rocks before him, he said sternly, "There are quite a few of these salt rocks; this is not something that can be resolved overnight."
Meng Defan had thought it was just the refining of a few pieces of salt rock, and was puzzled by the general's serious instructions. It turned out to be such a huge project.
"It's alright, just do your best. I have other ways."
Now that Xu Nian had a solution, she naturally wouldn't make things difficult for others. She immediately said cheerfully, "Don't worry, I'll pay you. You don't need to worry."
Upon hearing this, Meng Defan burst into laughter. Without engaging in further conversation, he picked up his hammer and began refining the material.
Xu Nian wasn't idle either. She found an empty room, focused her mind, and quickly began refining her essence.
The salt extraction process went exceptionally smoothly.
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