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Yu Ningxin sighed softly, with a bit of emotion in his tone:
"Sister Wu Yue, as you know, I was from Spirit City back then. Later, I decided to marry Brother Zhe. To avoid being harassed by the Spirit Hall, I had to hide my identity and cut off all contact with my past, even you. I couldn't tell you the truth all these years. I've been worried that you would misunderstand me."
Shui Wuyue suddenly realized and patted Yu Ningxin's hand:
"I see. I was wondering why you suddenly disappeared without a trace. You did the right thing. The Spirit Hall's people are too powerful, and your identity is special. It's always better to be cautious."
Afterwards, the two of them recalled the past one after another, and Xue Tianxing and Shui Bing'er finally understood the reason:
It turned out that when Mizu No Yue was a student at Tianshui College, he represented the college to go to Wuhun City to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master College Elite Competition. During the competition, he met Yu Ningxin, who was still living in Wuhun City at the time.
The two had similar personalities and soon became good friends who could talk about anything.
Later, Yu Ningxin met Xuezhe and decided to marry him. For safety reasons, she completely cut off contact with Wuhun City and her old friends.
The two people who met again after a long separation had endless things to talk about. They talked about everything from interesting campus stories to their current life. The more they talked, the more they got along well, and they completely left Xue Tianxing and Shui Binger aside.
Xue Tianxing looked at his mother and Aunt Shui chatting happily, then looked at Shui Bing'er who was also feeling helpless, and couldn't help laughing:
"It seems like we're both going to be completely forgotten today."
Shui Bing'er couldn't help but smile, the blush on her cheeks gradually faded, and her eyes were full of ease and relief - her mother and Aunt Xue were old acquaintances, which undoubtedly brought her and Xue Tianxing closer.
She whispered:
"It's okay, let them have a good chat. They haven't seen each other for so many years, they must have a lot to talk about."
Xue Tianxing nodded and said:
"Then let's go for a walk in the garden outside. There are too many people in the palace, and it's a bit stuffy."
A hint of joy flashed in Shui Bing'er's eyes. She said "hmm" softly and followed Xue Tianxing out of the back hall.
As Xue Tianxing and Shui Bing'er walked out of the back hall, they heard brisk footsteps behind them. Shui Yue'er followed them like a little tail, holding Shui Bing'er's arm and shaking it:
"Sister, I want to go too!"
Shui Bing'er smiled helplessly and ruffled her hair: "I'll just take you there, don't run around."
The three of them walked along the cobblestone path into the palace garden.
The garden is full of lush vegetation, rockery and flowing water, and occasionally a few birds sing on the branches. Compared with the hustle and bustle of the main hall, it has a more quiet atmosphere.
Xue Tianxing slowed down his pace and walked side by side with Shui Bing'er, chatting softly about their recent situation since they separated. Shui Yue'er followed them happily, picking small flowers on the roadside from time to time, having a lot of fun.
Just then, a small sigh came from the rockery not far ahead.
When the three of them approached, they saw a little girl in a pink princess dress, pouting and kicking stones at her feet with a bored look on her face. A servant was standing beside her, bowing.
Xue Tianxing recognized her at a glance - this was Ning Rongrong, the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Rongrong also noticed them, her eyes lit up, and she immediately ran over, looking up and asking:
"Are you guys here in the garden because you're bored in the palace? There's nothing interesting here except flowers and grass. Are you here to play with me?"
Looking at her cute and innocent appearance, Xue Tianxing couldn't help but laugh:
"We did come here for a walk in the garden. But Bing'er and I need to chat for a while. How about letting Yue'er play with you?"
Shuiyueer nodded immediately: "Okay, okay! I'll play with you!"
But Ning Rongrong was still a little unhappy: "It's just the two of us, there's nothing fun to do."
Xue Tianxing thought about it, smiled slightly, and instantly completed the possession of his martial soul. The shadow of the Ice Phoenix unfolded behind him, and four soul rings neatly surrounded his feet.
Without waiting for Ning Rongrong and Shui Yue'er to react, he raised his right hand, pointed at the lotus pond not far away, and said softly:
"First Soul Skill, Extreme Cold Ray!"
A slender ice-blue ray shot out from the Ice Phoenix's mouth and landed precisely on the water surface.
In an instant, the cold air spread rapidly, and the originally calm water froze at a speed visible to the naked eye. Soon, the entire lotus pond turned into a smooth and flat ice surface, and even the lotus flowers in the pond were frozen into crystal ice sculptures, which were beautiful beyond words.
"Wow! That's amazing!"
Ning Rongrong and Shui Yue'er exclaimed at the same time, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Okay, you can go play on the ice now. Just be safe."
Xue Tianxing released his martial spirit from possession and spoke to the two of them.
"That's great! Thank you!"
Ning Rongrong cheered, took Shui Yueer's hand and ran towards the ice.
The two little girls were chasing and playing on the ice, their clear laughter echoed in the garden, and the originally boring atmosphere instantly became lively.
Xue Tianxing looked at the two cheerful figures with a gentle smile on his face. He turned to Shui Binger and said:
"Let's go sit in the pavilion over there."
Shui Bing'er nodded and followed Xue Tianxing to the octagonal pavilion beside the lotus pond.
The two men sat in the pavilion, looking at the two little girls playing on the ice and chatting idly.
They talked about everything from adventures in the Far North to their respective cultivation experiences, from interesting things in Barak College to daily life in Tianshui College. The atmosphere was relaxed and warm.
Finally, the two of them talked about the issue of practicing ultimate martial spirits together.
Xue Tianxing said seriously:
"Don't worry, once you decide to stay in the Barak Kingdom, we'll have plenty of time to train together. Besides, my mother and your mother are old acquaintances, so they'll definitely support us."
Shui Bing'er's cheeks flushed slightly, and she hummed softly. She lowered her head to look at the teacup in her hand, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.
On the ice not far away, Ning Rongrong and Shui Yueer's laughter was still clear.
The two people in the pavilion smiled at each other, their eyes full of anticipation for the future.
Just as Xue Tianxing and Shui Bing'er were looking at each other and smiling, enjoying this rare tranquility, the sound of footsteps came from the garden path.
A servant walked quickly to the outside of the pavilion, bowed and said:
"Your Highness, Miss Bing'er, the Queen and Lord Shui Wuyue asked Miss Bing'er to go back alone, saying that they have something to discuss with her."
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er subconsciously looked at Xue Tianxing with a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
Xue Tianxing smiled and patted her hands, comforting her:
"It's okay, you go ahead. I'll wait here for you and take care of Yue'er and Rongrong. I won't let anything happen to them."
After being comforted by Xue Tianxing, Shui Bing'er nodded and said to the servant:
"Okay, I'll go with you."
She turned her head and looked at Xue Tianxing again before turning around and leaving with the servant.