Shi Mu said that when he was on the mountain peak, he only thought about cooking, cultivating, and doing fun things with A Qing every day. The days passed by like that. He wanted to become stronger, but how strong was considered strong? Who was stronger? He should compare himself to himself, but he himself wasn't sure what level of cultivation was considered strong, or satisfactory. He didn't even realize that earning spirit stones had become meaningless because Xu Yuehuai was giving him so many.
This gradually changed his life. He got everything he wanted, and life gradually became less challenging. But since joining the team, the pressure returned. His first goal was to catch up with them. He couldn't be too weak. He was the one with the lowest cultivation level, a whole level lower than them. If it weren't for Xu Yuehuai, he wouldn't have had the chance to join. And during his time in this team, he gained a lot.
Don't be fooled by Fu Ziyi's dismissive attitude towards him while he's eating breakfast. When Fu Ziyi catches him secretly practicing, he'll offer his guidance with disdain, pointing out where his movements are incorrect and even pointing out problems with his breathing techniques.
As for Xuan Chi and Baili Xiuwen, their way of speaking was quite peaceful, which suited their personalities. When they pointed out his mistakes, they were always incisive, and they would even come back to check on him after he felt he had learned well, which motivated him even more and made him work harder in his cultivation. As for Nangong Yu, he was quite funny, but he was very serious when cultivating. He never joked when instructing him, but he would also comfort him appropriately, saying that not being able to cultivate was not a big problem.
As for Shangguan Xi, he would share some tips with him, but he was too shy to interact with girls. In all his life, the person he had interacted with the most was Xu Yuehuai. He had no parents since childhood, so he had never even met his mother, let alone knew how to interact with girls. But Xu Yuehuai was different. In his heart, Xu Yuehuai was a special person. She was his goddess! If it weren't for Xu Yuehuai, he didn't know where he would be now.
Among these people, Xu Yuehuai helped him the most. She gave him a lot of pills and cultivation resources without hesitation when they were on the mountain. She didn't feel any pain or want to ask him for anything. How could Shi Mu not be moved?
Xu Yuehuai was quite surprised when she heard him say these words. She had been busy with other things along the way and hadn't paid attention to Shi Mu. Only after returning did she notice that Shi Mu's way of interacting with everyone was somewhat ingratiating. She never expected that there was such a reason behind his ingratiation.
Fu Ziyi, who had been sitting outside the door for a while, couldn't help but stand up. He looked at the group of people in front of him who were as steady as Mount Tai, "Aren't you worried that Shi Mu will take the opportunity to complain behind our backs and make our senior sister misunderstand that we are bullying him!"
Nangong Yu opened one eye. "Don't worry, Junior Brother Shi Mu doesn't have your kind of heart. Keep your heart to yourself and don't insult our junior brother."
Xuan Chi rarely agreed with what Nangong Yu said, and nodded. Fu Ziyi was amused and said, "What are you implying about me?"
"I have no hidden meaning, I'll just say it directly, you're all cunning." Nangong Yu repeated his words again, seemingly unafraid of death. He opened his eyes, and the next second, a ghost appeared in front of him. He jumped in fright, and after realizing that it was Fu Ziyi acting as a ghost, he shot him a glare. "Fu Ziyi, can you stop being so childish! I just said a few words to you, is it really necessary for you to be so petty and use a ghost to scare me!"
Xuan Chi, who was sitting next to him, was also a victim. He wasn't scared, but was kicked by Nangong Yu. Although it was unconscious, he was indeed kicked.
The discussion was lively outside, and it was just as lively inside. After Shi Mu finished speaking, he seemed to realize why Xu Yuehuai had asked him these questions. "Senior sister, do you think I'm too stupid, so you want to kick me out of the team?"
When he asked this question, Shi Muyi's eyes were filled with flattery and caution. In just a moment, he calmed himself down and said, "It's okay. If you want to expel me from the team, that's fine too. I owe everything I have now to you, Senior Sister. Everything you do is justified!"
After thinking about Xu Yuehuai's reasons for wanting to expel him from the team, Shi Mu decided to stop thinking about it after a long time without figuring it out. He and his senior sister had known each other for so long, she certainly wouldn't harm him.
Xu Yuehuai was speechless for a moment. "I didn't mean that. Come out with me."
After Xu Yuehuai finished speaking, she turned around and left the house. Standing in front of everyone, she looked at the crowd who had all arrived except for Shangguan Xi and said, "You will each receive ten high-grade spirit stones. This is the money Shi Mu will use to cook for you this month. Any extra will not be refunded, but any shortfall will need to be made up."
"You can't keep freeloading. Shi Mu doesn't have much money. Will you take responsibility if you eat him out of house and home? I've worked so hard to raise him to be a little wealthy." Xu Yuehuai spoke calmly, without anger, simply stating these words rationally.
The others exchanged glances, and Fu Ziyi readily took out ten high-grade spirit stones. "Next time I won't eat that dry biscuit. Can you give me something better?"
After Fu Ziyi gave his, Baili Xiuwen didn't hesitate and took out the other two as well. After they all gave theirs, Xu Yuehuai also took out ten high-grade spirit stones. But before she could put them all on the table, Shi Mu stopped her, "Senior Sister, you don't need to give any. Back in Tianqi Town, you spent so many spirit stones to bribe the boss, so I'll pay for your share!"
Shi Mu hadn't expected that Xu Yuehuai had asked him so many questions just to help him get money. He really couldn't afford it. Although he still had a lot of spirit stones, he needed to save them to buy cultivation resources. He couldn't keep using what Xu Yuehuai gave him. Besides, these kids could eat a lot, so he had to be frugal to be able to support them indefinitely.
Shi Muyi's eyes were sincere. Xu Yuehuai thought for a moment, then agreed and withdrew her hand.
Fu Ziyi, watching from the side, was furious. She pointed at the other three people and said, "You three, each of you take out fifteen more spirit stones and give them to Senior Sister. As real men, how can you let a girl pay for you? You have no shame!" Fu Ziyi gave them a disdainful look as she spoke, then took out fifteen spirit stones and placed them on the table, separating them from the other pile of spirit stones.
Everyone else gave their spirit stones without objection or hesitation. Shi Mu looked at all the spirit stones and presented them to Xu Yuehuai. He then took out his own spirit stones, but he received five.
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