End of Chen Shi (7-9 AM).
Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao, who were walking from the street towards Chu Qinghe's courtyard, now had their previously empty vegetable baskets filled to the brim.
Along the way, Qu Feiyan kept talking, her face full of excitement.
After all, from the moment Qu Feiyan arrived at Chu Qinghe's house, before Qu Feiyan could even act arrogantly, Dongfang Bubai arrived.
After that, Qu Feiyan was kept under the control of Dongfang Bubai.
Soon after, Yaoyue arrived.
Then, there was one more person who could play the flute without smoking.
And they often play mixed doubles.
Now that Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue have left, one can imagine how Qu Feiyan felt. Her steps were light and she seemed to float on air.
As for the assignments that Yaoyue gave before leaving?
Ha! Which student cares about schoolwork after the holidays? Play until the last day, and if all else fails, just get a beating! I'm used to it anyway, one more beating won't make a difference.
Facing Qu Feiyan, who was walking around like a lark and talking nonstop, Xiao Zhao also had a smile on her face.
I listened quietly to Qu Feiyan's words the whole way, occasionally chiming in with a few words.
With Xiao Zhao's quiet and attentive nature, she's definitely the best friend.
"Cough cough!"
However, just as the two were walking home, a cough suddenly reached Xiao Zhao's ears.
Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Zhao's smiling face instantly froze.
In a moment of stunned silence, Xiao Zhao quickly looked up and saw a 70-year-old woman slowly walking past the street corner ahead.
The old woman's head was full of silver hair, and the wrinkles on her face showed her age, but judging from her features, she may have been a beauty when she was young.
As he walked, he carried a cane in his hand. The cane looked ordinary, but it was actually exquisitely carved. At the very top, a flower pattern was carved, which was similar in style to the golden flower that the old man wore in his hair.
Yet this seemingly uninteresting old woman caused Xiao Zhao to pause slightly, her hands instantly turning icy cold.
A few moments later, Xiao Zhao, who had turned her gaze away, said, "Feiyan, I forgot to buy something. You should go back now!"
Qu Feiyan, who was looking at the person next to her, asked casually, "Forgot to buy anything? What is it?"
When asked by Qu Feiyan, Xiao Zhao gently shook her head and said, "It's nothing important, you can go back first."
Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan didn't think much of it, nodded, and went home alone.
When they reached the street, Xiao Zhao glanced behind her to make sure she couldn't see Qu Feiyan anymore. Then, she suddenly turned around, walked quickly down the side street, and entered an alley.
However, Xiao Zhao had only walked a short distance in the alley when a whooshing sound rang out, and a figure stood in front of her.
Who else could it be but the old woman we saw on the street earlier?
The moment Xiao Zhao saw the old woman in front of her, her body trembled slightly, and she quickly lowered her head and said, "Mother!"
Hearing Xiao Zhao's voice, the old woman in front of her sneered, "You still remember you have a mother? I'll just assume you think I'm dead."
Xiao Zhao lowered her head and said, "My daughter was accidentally captured by Tian Boguang on her way to Bright Peak, and we missed the deadline, so..."
The old woman snorted coldly, "So you're hiding in this place, planning to live like an ordinary person?"
Xiao Zhao trembled and said repeatedly, "Your daughter wouldn't dare."
Looking at Xiao Zhao's timid and submissive appearance, the old woman's anger simmered as she sneered, "Dare not? I see you've got quite the nerve now."
When the old woman's gaze fell on the vegetable basket in Xiao Zhao's hand, her seemingly cloudy eyes suddenly narrowed.
The next moment, the old woman swung her cane, which struck Xiao Zhao directly.
The powerful force sent Xiao Zhao crashing into the wall of the alley with a muffled thud.
At the same time, the vegetable basket that Xiao Zhao was holding also fell to the ground.
After being hit by the old woman, Xiao Zhao's face turned pale instantly, and a hint of fear quickly appeared on her face.
However, Xiao Zhao's gaze involuntarily swept over the vegetable basket on the ground.
After placing her cane back on the ground, the old woman let out a soft "hmm" in her heart, and then quickly raised her hand and placed it on Xiao Zhao's body.
A few breaths later, the old woman looked puzzled and asked, "Two months ago, your cultivation was only at the early stage of the second-rate level. How come you have reached the late stage of the second-rate level now?"
However, before Xiao Zhao could respond, the old woman frowned.
“No, the maidservant beside Yang Xiao’s daughter, Yang Buhui, was only at the early stage of the second-rate level. You have now reached the late stage of the second-rate level. Yang Xiao is already at the perfect stage of the Innate Realm. Your cultivation level must not be hidden from him.”
Thinking of this, the old man's face darkened, and he raised his cane again, striking Xiao Zhao with it as he hissed, "Who told you to break through your cultivation level without permission?"
With another blow, the stick landed squarely on Xiao Zhao's chest, causing her to slam her back against the wall once more, a look of pain on her face.
Faced with Xiao Zhao's reaction, the old woman showed no pity whatsoever. Instead, she growled, "Do you know that your father died because of you? His last wish was to obtain the 'Great Shift of Heaven and Earth' technique. I have devoted so much effort to this 'Great Shift of Heaven and Earth' over the years, and what are you doing now?"
After saying that, the old woman swung her cane again, hitting Xiao Zhao and making her stagger.
However, Xiao Zhao paid no attention to her injuries and hurriedly explained, "Mother did not mention anything about cultivation before, and I did not know that I could not break through."
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