darknovel Chapter 134 has more than one instance.
Chapter 134 has more than one instance.
"Young Master Zhou, are you alright?" Xin Shisi Niang's voice came from behind.
Zhou Ning turned around and saw her standing at the gate of the courtyard, holding a bamboo basket in her hand, which contained some fruit and snacks.
Her eyes were full of concern, and her brows were slightly furrowed.
"Miss Xin? What brings you here?" Zhou Ning asked, somewhat surprised.
Xin Shisi Niang walked into the courtyard, placed the bamboo basket on the stone table, and said softly:
"I heard you took the Nascent Soul Pill and are now weak, so I came to see you. Qingqiu Mountain isn't far from here."
Zhou Ning felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you for your concern, Miss Xin. I'm fine, I just need time to recover."
Xin Shisi Niang took a jade bottle from the bamboo basket and handed it to Zhou Ning:
"This is our Qingqiu Fox Clan's 'Rejuvenation Dew,' which can help you quickly restore your vitality. Please accept it."
Zhou Ning took the jade bottle, opened the cap, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out.
He poured out a drop and put it in his mouth. A warm medicinal power spread through his body, and his fatigue and weakness were immediately relieved.
"Good stuff," Zhou Ning exclaimed.
Xin Shisi Niang smiled slightly: "Young Master Zhou, you saved our lives, this little token is nothing."
The two sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard and started chatting.
Xin Shisi Niang told him that the seal on the secret realm of the Qingqiu Fox Clan had been completely reinforced, and the treasures inside were temporarily safe.
The elder asked her to tell Zhou Ning that if he needed help in the future, the Qingqiu Fox Clan would do everything in its power.
"Young Master Zhou, the elders have also told me about the extraterrestrial demons."
A hint of worry flashed in Xin Shisi Niang's eyes.
He said that the extraterrestrial demons were a great enemy from ancient times, and if they were to descend, humanity would face annihilation. He hoped that you could grow up quickly and become a pillar in the fight against the demons.
Zhou Ning was silent for a moment, then said, "I will. I won't let them succeed."
Xin Shisi Niang nodded, chatted for a while longer, and then took her leave.
In the days that followed, Zhou Ning continued to recuperate.
He takes Rejuvenating Dew every day, meditates and regulates his breathing to repair his damaged nascent soul.
Yan Chixia would occasionally come and give him a few pointers, but most of the time, he let him figure it out on his own.
Seven days later, Zhou Ning's nascent soul was finally fully restored.
Within the dantian, the nascent soul sat cross-legged in the center, radiating a warm golden light, and was even more solid than before it took the Nascent Soul Pill.
His mid-Nascent Soul stage realm was completely stabilized.
"good."
Yan Chixia checked his cultivation level and nodded slightly.
"The foundation of the mid-stage Nascent Soul is already solid. The next step is to nurture the Nascent Soul and wait for the opportunities in the late-stage Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation stages."
Zhou Ning asked, "Master, what should I do next?"
Yan Chixia said, "The people of the North need you. Go and take a look, and get some experience along the way. Real combat is the best training."
Zhou Ning nodded: "This disciple understands."
He packed his bags, bid farewell to his master, left Lanruo Temple, and headed north.
The sky over the North remained overcast.
However, the stench in the air was much fainter than when I last visited.
The roadside vegetation began to revive, with tender green buds sprouting from the withered branches and leaves, bringing a touch of life to this land that had endured so much hardship.
Occasionally, a few birds would fly overhead, chirping sweetly.
Zhou Ning traveled for three days and arrived at Qingfeng City.
The city was even more bustling than when I last visited.
The streets were bustling with people, the shops were thriving, and the faces of the people were beaming with smiles.
At the city gate, several children were chasing and playing, their laughter clear and melodious.
Upon seeing Zhou Ning, a child recognized him and shouted, "Young Master Zhou is here! Young Master Zhou is here!"
The people gathered around, some bowing, some kowtowing, and some bringing eggs and fruit.
Zhou Ning quickly waved his hand: "Fellow villagers, there's no need to be so polite. I appreciate your kindness, but I can't accept the food. Please keep it for yourselves."
The people refused to comply and insisted on stuffing the items into his hands.
Zhou Ning could not refuse, so he had to accept the gifts and then distributed them to the orphans and widows in the city.
Han Wei was patrolling the city wall when he saw Zhou Ning and quickly came down to greet him.
"Young Master Zhou, you've arrived!"
Han Wei laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder.
"I heard you've broken through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage? Congratulations!"
Zhou Ning cupped his hands in greeting: "Lord Han, you flatter me. The people of the North are able to live peaceful lives thanks to Lord Han and the brothers of the Demon Suppression Division."
Han Wei shook his head: "We only did our duty. The one who truly saved the people from suffering was you, Young Master Zhou."
The two walked and talked.
Han Wei told him that the remaining forces of the Black Mountain in the north had been completely wiped out, and the people were rebuilding their homes.
The Demon Suppression Division has established multiple outposts in the northern lands, monitoring the sky and the ground day and night to prevent the extraterrestrial demons from invading again.
"Young Master Zhou, do you think the extraterrestrial demons will return?" Han Wei asked.
Zhou Ning was silent for a moment, then said:
"Yes. But we don't know when they will come or how they will appear. All we can do is be prepared."
Han Wei nodded:
"You're right. I've already applied to the imperial court for more supplies and manpower to prepare for establishing a defensive line in the north. Although it may not be able to stop the extraterrestrial demons, it will at least buy the people some time."
Zhou Ning said, "Lord Han, please feel free to ask if you need my help."
Han Wei smiled and said, "I'm relieved to hear that."
Zhou Ning stayed in Qingfeng City for a few days, helping the people with some trivial matters and giving a few lessons to the guards of the Demon Suppression Division, teaching them the skills of slaying demons and eliminating evil.
The guards listened attentively, studied diligently, and made rapid progress.
A few days later, Zhou Ning went alone to the edge of the Western Regions, trying to find out if there were any traces of cracks there as well.
On this day, he was meditating on a city wall near the edge of the Western Regions when he suddenly felt the communication jade talisman in his arms getting slightly warm.
He took out the jade talisman and infused it with a wisp of true essence.
Yan Chixia's voice echoed in his mind: "Zhou Ning, come back. It's urgent."
Zhou Ning felt a chill run down his spine, transformed into a rainbow, and rushed back to Lanruo Temple.
His mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation made him as fast as lightning, the forest beneath his feet rushing past, the wind whistling in his ears.
He had only one thought in his mind.
Master rarely acts so urgently; something serious must have happened.
From the edge of the Western Regions to Qingyun Mountain, a distance of thousands of miles, Zhou Ning traveled day and night, returning to Lanruo Temple in less than two days.
Dark clouds hung low in the sky, as if pressing down on the mountaintop, making it hard to breathe.
Zhou Ning strode into the main hall, where Yan Chixia was standing in front of the incense table, holding a black fragment in his hand, his expression solemn.
His brows were furrowed, and his gaze was deep; he was clearly pondering some difficult problem.
"Master, what happened?" Zhou Ning asked.
Yan Chixia handed him the black fragment:
"This was discovered at a Demon Suppression Division outpost in the northern lands. The rifts have reappeared, and there's more than one."
Zhou Ning took the fragment; it was icy cold to the touch, carrying a chilling aura.
He could sense that the fragments contained extremely powerful resentment and negative emotions, far more intense than the fragments he had previously found in the northern mines.
The patterns on the surface of the fragments are more complex, and you can vaguely see some distorted faces struggling in pain, emitting faint cries.
"More than one place?"
Zhou Ning felt a chill run down his spine.
How many?
Yan Chixia said:
"The people there say there are at least three locations. One is north of Qingfeng City, one is west of Luoxia Town, and the other is near Cangmang Mountain."
"Black shadows have appeared in every crack, though not on a large scale, there are many of them. The guards of the Demon Suppression Bureau are already overwhelmed and need our help."