That night, at the end of the Xu hour, the night was deep and the sky was dotted with stars.
Hua Qingcheng stepped into the courtyard of Xiaoyaoju with light steps. Her eyes were immediately attracted by the lights of the laboratory, so she walked straight towards the laboratory.
As she reached the laboratory door, she saw a tall figure sitting at a table. Under the light, the figure was concentrating on assembling a hidden weapon, each movement appearing skillful and focused.
"Master Zuo'an is truly diligent. It's almost midnight and he's still busy here!" Hua Qingcheng's words were tinged with teasing and ridicule. Her voice was clear and melodious, like the graceful song of an oriole emerging from a valley, yet with a hint of coldness.
Zuo An, who was originally making a hidden weapon, suddenly stopped what he was doing and slowly raised his head. Looking at the dashing figure at the door and seeing Hua Qingcheng's half-smile in his eyes, the light in Zuo An's deep eyes suddenly brightened.
So... this woman has returned to normal.
Zuo An raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and he responded nonchalantly: "I am just an idle man in the harem now. How can I compare with Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess who is busy with all kinds of affairs?" His voice was low and very magnetic, revealing a calm and confident attitude.
After hearing Zuo An's words, Hua Qingcheng couldn't help but smile softly. She raised her eyebrows slightly and thought to herself: I didn't expect Zuo An, who always showed a cold face, to be able to joke.
Hua Qingcheng walked into the room and then sat down gracefully beside Zuo An. Her eyes were attracted by the mysterious hidden weapon in Zuo An's hand, and a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.
"What kind of hidden weapon is this? It looks powerful?" Hua Qingcheng asked softly, with a hint of excitement and anticipation in her voice.
Zuo An carefully put down the hidden weapon in his hand and explained calmly, "This is my latest hidden weapon, called 'Flying Feather'. It can instantly launch multiple tiny but extremely sharp arrows, as fast as lightning, and with incredible power!"
Hua Qingcheng listened intently to Zuo An's introduction, her admiration for his talent growing stronger. She said seriously, "Our Master Zuo An is truly remarkable! He's actually able to create such an exquisite hidden weapon! And... this hidden weapon seems to be even more sophisticated than the sleeve arrows."
After saying that, her watery eyes once again looked at the hidden weapon in Zuo An's hand, as if she was admiring a rare treasure.
Seeing the woman's keen interest in his invention, Zuo An suppressed the upward curve of his lips, but replied calmly, "Of course. However, this hidden weapon still needs to undergo several tests to ensure its stability and reliability."
Hua Qingcheng nodded. After all, to create a perfect hidden weapon, it really takes a lot of effort and hard work.
"If you need any help, please feel free to tell me. Although I am not proficient in making hidden weapons, I may be able to give you some inspiration or suggestions." Hua Qingcheng took the initiative to speak.
A flicker of joy flashed across Zuo'an's bright eyes. He hadn't expected Hua Qingcheng to be so actively involved in the crafting of hidden weapons. With this woman's vast knowledge, perhaps she could truly bring him more creative inspiration...
Thinking of this, Zuo An nodded, and a bit of gentleness appeared in his words: "In that case, thank you, Your Highness."
The two looked at each other, and an indescribable tacit understanding flowed between them, and the atmosphere around them became light and cheerful.
Then, Hua Qingcheng started learning Qinggong again. However, this time Zuo An did not teach her the key points of Qinggong, but asked her to memorize the inner skills.
Hua Qingcheng listened intently to Zuo An's instructions, memorizing every word of the internal skills. Her gaze was extremely focused, as if she wanted to deeply imprint this knowledge in her mind.
After reciting the exercises, Hua Qingcheng began to put what she had learned into practice. She leaped lightly, trying to feel the flow of internal energy through her body. However, her initial attempts were not smooth; her movements seemed stiff and uncoordinated.
But Hua Qingcheng remained undeterred. She knew full well that practice makes perfect. Time and again, she adjusted her posture and breathing, striving to align them with her inner energy. Gradually, her movements became smoother, and her inner energy seemed to surge through her.
Zuo An observed Hua Qingcheng's progress from the side, giving her crucial advice and guidance from time to time. Hua Qingcheng humbly accepted Zuo An's teachings and continued to improve her skills.
However, what Zuo An did not expect was that although Hua Qingcheng had an amazing learning ability, when this woman really tried to make a luck leap, the internal force she had worked so hard to gather would disappear without a trace in an instant.
Even Zuo An, a top master, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "This is truly bizarre! I've been wandering the martial arts world for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen a physique as special as yours!"
Hua Qingcheng, who had suffered another heavy blow tonight, showed a fake smile on her face. She sneered slightly and said, "Haha, then may I ask, Master Zuo'an, what is my special physique?"
Zuo An glanced at Hua Qingcheng leisurely, then said word by word, "Useless physique."
When Hua Qingcheng heard these four words, it was like a bolt of lightning. She immediately glared at the man in front of her and asked anxiously, "Master Zuo'an, what do you mean by a useless physique?"
"Hmm..." Zuo An glanced at Hua Qingcheng again, then after a moment's thought, replied, "You are born with an inability to gather internal energy. In other words... you are not suited to martial arts. In my opinion, your close combat and archery skills are passable. If you use your pistol wisely and surprise the enemy, you can be a formidable opponent."
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