The mud on Bai Qingqing's hands got onto her face.
Only a tiny bit got on it.
Yun Zhan naturally raised his hand and used the clean back of his hand to wipe Bai Qingqing's face.
Yun Zhan wiped it very carefully.
Bai Qingqing, however, was somewhat unable to remain calm.
She has never had her face touched by anyone other than her family.
That feeling...
It feels numb, itchy, and tingly.
Overall, it's not bad.
"Alright, it's all clean now." Yun Zhan smiled, his smile as pure as ever.
"Thank you." Bai Qingqing snapped out of her reverie and smiled back.
“Didn’t you say before that there’s no need for thanks between us?” Yun Zhan continued turning the clay in his hand.
It already has a basic model.
“Yes, no need to say anything, then I take it back.” Bai Qingqing took out a small carving knife and began carving on the clay.
Although it was to complete a side task, she genuinely enjoyed it.
Yun Zhan looked up and glanced at it, then, imitating Bai Qingqing's brushstrokes, began carving on the other side.
The two men sat facing each other, carving the same water cup.
Their expressions were focused and harmonious.
Wukong covered his mouth and laughed.
Her eyes crinkled with laughter.
"Wukong, what are you grinning about?" Bai Qingqing asked, looking up at Wukong after finishing carving a part.
"No." Wukong immediately sat up straight and said, "Master and Young Master Yun, please continue with your work. I'll go find that demon breeder and ask him to raise some demon pigs."
After saying that, she skipped away.
The demon keeper stayed behind and became one of their companions.
They are only responsible for raising the demonic cicadas, demonic frogs, and demonic pigs.
The demonic pig tasted much better than ordinary domestic pigs.
But people still prefer the cicada and the frog.
Plenty of food, and it tastes great.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
Bai Qingqing and Yun Zhan continued making the water cups until evening, when they finally finished.
Because there is a firing furnace obtained from a system gift pack.
It doesn't require the hassle of firing a kiln.
Simply place the prepared cup into the kiln, and it will be ready in a few moments—100% successful.
Bai Qingqing was very happy to see the pair of water glasses on the table.
It's not just the joy of completing a task.
There is also a kind of joy that emanates from the bottom of one's heart.
It's wonderful.
After saying goodnight to each other, Yun Zhan and Bai Qingqing returned to their own courtyard.
He didn't go inside.
Instead, he sat on a stone bench in the courtyard.
Waiting to be struck by lightning.
Tang Ru and her group also arrived and stood not far away.
They couldn't help.
However, we can summarize the patterns and discuss whether it is possible to avoid them.
And we waited for a very long time.
As dawn approached, Wukong arrived.
He scratched his head sheepishly, a hint of apology in his eyes: "I forgot to tell you yesterday."
"Your brother has taken care of things, so you won't be struck by lightning again."
Upon hearing this, Tang Ru immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then bowed deeply in the direction of the Star Moon Sect: "Thank you, Stone God."
The next day, Bai Qingqing and her group continued their journey along the East Fuzhou route.
Upon arriving at Songyang Mountain, they encountered many cultivators.
Although they were gathered together, they were all wary of each other.
Bai Qingqing sent someone to investigate.
“Sir, there is a secret realm here, which is said to open only once every hundred years, and it will open in the next two days,” Niu Yunxiao said.
"I see." Bai Qingqing nodded. "Then let's go take a look."
“Sir, we can’t go in,” Niu Yunxiao said. “Only those below the Core Formation Realm can enter the secret realm.”
"A trial realm?" Bai Qingqing asked.
“It doesn’t seem so.” Niu Yunxiao shook his head: “It is said that there is another secret realm within this secret realm, but only those at the half-step immortal realm can enter.”
"What?" Bai Qingqing thought she had misheard.
"According to the information I've gathered, that's indeed the case." Niu Yunxiao was also somewhat puzzled.
"Isn't this a contradiction?" Bai Qingqing frowned.
The outer secret realm requires those below the Core Formation Realm to enter, while the inner secret realm requires those at the Half-Step Immortal Realm to enter.
Are you kidding me?
“That’s true,” Niu Yunxiao said. “Over the years, every time the secret realm opens, everyone tries their best, but no one has ever been able to get in.”
At this point, Niu Yunxiao paused for a moment and said, "It is said that there are supreme treasures inside."
Supreme treasure...
Bai Qingqing's heart stirred, and she asked in her mind, "Xiao Hao, was this prepared by you?"
“No,” Xiao Hao said, “but the host can go and take a look.”
"So what realm am I at now?" Bai Qingqing asked. "Below the Core Formation Realm? Then you can go in and take a look."
"Well……"
Xiao Hao was silent for a moment, which was rare: "The host can use the power of the system, so he cannot be considered below the Core Formation Realm."
"Then how do I get in?" Bai Qingqing asked.
"The system can intervene and allow the host to bring his entourage inside," Xiao Hao said proudly.
"Alright, you're the best." Bai Qingqing gave a half-hearted compliment.
"Keep an eye on it. Once the secret realm opens, we'll go in and take a look." After talking with Xiao Hao, Bai Qingqing turned to look at Niu Yunxiao.
"Sir, only those below the Core Formation Realm can enter," Niu Yunxiao reminded him.
"Seventh Brother, are you stupid?" Niu Hupo slapped Niu Yunxiao on the shoulder.
Niu Yunxiao then realized what was happening.
With the gentleman here, are you afraid of not being able to get in?
That's really stupid.
"It's okay, I'll lead everyone in then." Bai Qingqing smiled, habitually continuing to establish her persona.
"Don't worry, sir, I'll have someone keep a close eye on things," Niu Yunxiao said, patting his chest loudly.
It was only a day later.
"Sir, the secret realm is about to open." Niu Yunxiao walked in from outside and said, "There are already many people gathered at the entrance of the secret realm."
"Let's go then, let's go too." Bai Qingqing stood up and led everyone there.
The cultivators gathered there stared wide-eyed as Bai Qingqing and her entourage of over two hundred people arrived.
Where did this suddenly appear from?
And these people...
Even the worst cultivators are at the Creation Realm level. What are they doing here?
Is he trying to break the barrier again, enter the secret realm directly, and then try to enter the inner secret realm?
It's not that no one has tried this over the centuries.
But there has never been a success.
Some even paid with their lives for it.
These people will probably suffer a crushing defeat.
Although they thought this in their hearts, they dared not say it out loud.
Just kidding, at the very least they are experts at the Creation Realm, they still want to live a good life.
After waiting a while longer, the entrance to the secret realm slowly appeared.
Instead of letting their juniors in, everyone watched Bai Qingqing and her group.
"Wukong, why don't you go and try it first?" Bai Qingqing said.
She wanted to see just how strong the restrictions on this secret realm were.
"Yes, Master." Wukong nodded and rushed straight over.
As soon as I got near the entrance, I felt a transparent barrier blocking my way.
Wukong immediately pulled the golden cudgel out of his ear, his spiritual power surged and gathered on the golden cudgel, and then he smashed it hard against the barrier.
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