Moreover, shouldn't I be asking myself how I can suddenly use ice elements? Also, why am I able to absorb Senior Sister Shenhe's ice elements?

[Perhaps it's because the knowledge books I compiled for you, host, are very attractive to True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind?]

System bubbling.

"That's the only way I can comfort myself..." Jiang Ning muttered.

Shen He said, "Junior brother, you'll have to get used to it. That's just how Master is."

"Understood, Senior Sister." Jiang Ning nodded.

"Then, let us begin our training."

"Master's seclusion this time will probably last quite a while."

…………

The sunrises and sunsets in the mountains are so beautiful that time seems to stand still, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During the time that True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng was in seclusion.

Shen He and Jiang Ning, this pair of senior and junior disciples, depended on each other for survival, and Jiang Ning also discovered this.

My senior sister is truly an ethereal fairy who doesn't eat the food of mortals.

The food they ate consisted of medicinal herbs and wild fruits, or simply some plants to fill their stomachs.

I asked her about it out of curiosity, but my senior sister replied that cultivators must be able to endure loneliness and desires and not be tempted by these external things.

But Jiang Ning couldn't stand it. Besides, this wasn't cultivating immortality; it was suffering. And didn't his master also eat?

In the past, when I cooked a meal and sent a portion to my chef, he would always finish it all.

The next day, only empty bowls remained.

Therefore, under Jiang Ning's temptation and reasoned arguments, Shen He gradually got used to eating and practicing with Jiang Ning.

Over the course of two years, Shen He and Jiang Ning's relationship has become much closer.

Moreover, a young man who looked like a noble gentleman, but gave off a sense of antiquity and gravitas, came and sat down at the master's stone table to drink tea and reminisce.

This young man had amber-colored vertical pupils, a handsome face, and a tall, well-proportioned, yet powerful physique.

Shen He didn't know who this person was, only that he was his master's old friend. Jiang Ning also guessed that this person must be an immortal.

He called himself Zhongli, so Jiangning usually referred to him as Mr. Zhongli.

This Mr. Zhongli is quite a remarkable person. He gave me many good things, all for cultivation purposes. Moreover, my spear was also a gift from Mr. Zhongli.

This spear is clearly no ordinary weapon; it is said to be called the Thousand Rock Spear.

Moreover, upon learning that he was a new disciple of the True Lord of Clouds and Wind, Mr. Zhongli even did a little deduction for himself.

The results showed that without a destiny seat, the birth chart could not be calculated.

In conclusion, as expected of an extraterrestrial being from Teyvat, none of Teyvat's laws seem to have any effect on him.

After leaving behind the words "Ming Journalists are born to remember," he departed gracefully.

Zhongli also told Shen He not to worry that his solitary fate would harm his junior brother, as his constitution had no effect on him.

As a result, Shen He, who felt cared for by Jiang Ning and had someone he could trust and be close to, became somewhat uncontrollable.

This is why the intimacy developed so rapidly.

In the past two years, with the help of Shen He and Mr. Zhong Li, Jiang Ning has become much stronger. However, Jiang Ning does not have the time to randomly absorb anything.

Only Mr. Zhongli's Geo element and his senior sister's Cryo element.

He absorbed knowledge and cultivated simultaneously, and his strength increased dramatically.

Jiang Ning was still diligently practicing his spear skills today, while Zhong Li stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching Jiang Ning.

Those amber eyes seemed to see through everything in the world.

After finishing a set of spear techniques, Jiang Ning caught his breath, then adjusted his breathing and stood up.

"You've made great progress. Now, even without the Eye of God, you're no match for most Genshin Impacts."

A calm and slow voice came from Zhongli's mouth, his eyes showing admiration for Jiang Ning.

Over the course of two years, Zhongli was very satisfied with Jiang Ning, whether it was his diligence, comprehension, speed of progress, or character.

Although Liu Yun has a somewhat unfortunate way of speaking and isn't very reliable in teaching disciples, he is still good at judging people.

Zhongli looked at Jiang Ning with a calm gaze, seemingly lost in thought.

After Jiang Ning finished adjusting his breathing, he turned around and said, "Mr. Zhongli, I am still far behind. My senior sister is much better than me."

What's most regrettable is that, even though I'm already sixteen and an adult in this world, I haven't grown any taller in the past two years and still look like an innocent-looking teenager.

Zhongli shook his head slightly: "You don't need to underestimate yourself. In just two years, you have become so strong, which is already an amazing talent... Moreover, although your senior sister has a solitary and unlucky fate, this has also become one of the factors that made her stronger. She is special."

With a gentle wave of his hand, Jiang Ning felt a blur before his eyes, and before he knew it, he was sitting at the table with Zhong Li.

Although it wasn't the first time, Jiang Ning was still secretly amazed by Zhongli's power. He had to admit that Zhongli was indeed an immortal.

I didn't even have time to react before I was brought here.

[As a villain, how can you be so easily manipulated? You have already chosen your own death. Mission issued: Kill the person before you by any means. Rewards will be randomly distributed. Time limit: three years. Failure to complete within three years will be considered an automatic abandonment. Penalty: None.]

The system is popping up again.

Jiang Ning completely ignored the system that had been popping up from time to time over the past two years and respectfully said to Zhong Li, "Thank you very much for your help during this time, Mr. Zhong Li."

毶矣侕靶懿澌疑糁奺

"It's alright. You are Liu Yun's disciple, so you are my junior. However, if you want to express your gratitude, I am very interested in what you said before about the original world, the world without gods. So tell me about it... the history of that world."

Zhongli poured himself a cup of tea and then poured one for Jiang Ning, and said slowly.

Jiang Ning drank the tea in one gulp and felt refreshed. A warm current flowed from his abdomen to his limbs, relieving his fatigue.

No matter how many times I've drunk this tea, I always feel it's something special.

Jiang Ning coughed a few times to clear his throat, then slowly said, "The history of my original world was roughly like this..."

As for the mission... since there's no penalty, why bother completing it? The three-year period is up, so just give up automatically.

Moreover, he still has a mission to betray his master and his disciple to fulfill.

In the past two years, Jiang Ning has completed many tasks, big and small. As a villain, you should trample on the flowers and plants or ruin the fish your master raised in the lotus pond.

So extreme, they might beat up and drive away those seeking immortality, severing their connection to the divine...

Jiang Ning felt that he was quite vicious.

This lecture took up an entire morning.

After listening, Zhongli frowned, seemingly hesitant.

"Is a world without gods really this wretched? So much war, and so much of history spent in conflict...?"

“Yes, even trees get eroded at the roots over time, let alone humans…” Jiang Ning took another sip of tea. “So, it’s best to have a deterrent force pressing down on them.”

"Look how well the gods have done. No one dares to start a war because the gods are keeping it under control. Even in the original world, after the world peace weapons were introduced, no one dared to start a war, for fear of living as long as the heavens."

Zhongli seemed thoughtful: "Is that so... then we really need to think about it carefully..."

"What are you considering?" Jiang Ning was taken aback.

Zhongli suddenly looked at Jiang Ning: "It's nothing... Your master is about to emerge from seclusion, so I'll be leaving now."

After all, True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng is not good at keeping his mouth shut; it would be bad if he said something he shouldn't.

"Oh, then Mr. Zhongli, take care."

Jiang Ning said.

Zhongli nodded, stood up, turned around, and disappeared from the spot.

Along with it, two teacups and a teapot on the stone table also disappeared.

They always leave so mysteriously...

Jiang Ning scratched his head.

Today, my senior sister went down the mountain to exterminate the demons. Judging by the time, she should be back for lunch.

Jiang Ning stood up, stretched, and his joints cracked like popping beans.

Hurry back and cook. When your senior sister comes back, you'll be able to eat a hot meal.

As he spoke, Jiang Ning skillfully started a fire and set up a pot.

I have to say, Mr. Zhongli's rock element is really useful; setting up a pot is just a matter of a thought...

6. How can you absorb everything?

"Senior sister, you're back! You've worked hard clearing out the monsters. Come and eat."

Jiang Ning saw Shen He returning home looking travel-worn and said with a smile.

Shen He was covered in the blood of demons, but he did not look disheveled; instead, he exuded a chilling aura.

Seeing Jiang Ning had prepared a meal and was waiting for him to return, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips:

"Okay... I'll go wash up."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Okay, I'll reduce the sauce over high heat right away..."

I've completed quite a few system tasks over this period, both big and small, but the rewards are all random, and they're basically useless.

For example, a bed that can wake you up at set times, or a bed that will never wake you up if it can't.

However, there are still some very useful things, such as master-level culinary skills.

Although True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng is still in seclusion, he is still quite fortunate to have a good meal, because every time he cooks, Jiang Ning will help True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng prepare a portion, and his master always finishes it all.

However, Mr. Zhongli and Senior Sister Shenhe are probably even more fortunate to have such a delicious meal.

Mr. Zhongli even praised his own skills, saying that they completely surpassed those of the chef at Crescent Moon Pavilion in Liyue Harbor, and were even better than those of the head chef at Wanmin Hall.

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