"I still say the same thing. Since you are so doting on Qianqian and are reluctant to discipline her, why don't you consider sending her to Yaoguang? Yaoguang has no disciples yet. As a goddess, she is a woman like Qianqian, so she may have more advantages in teaching and getting along with her." Zheyan frowned slightly, with a hint of helplessness and persistence in his eyes, trying to refuse Ningchang's request again. He waved his sleeves lightly, and a breeze blew by. The peach petals around him fluttered down, as if reflecting his troubled mood at the moment, as if to get rid of this difficult problem.

Ning Chang smiled lightly, but her smile was filled with unquestionable determination. She moved lightly, approached Zhe Yan, her eyes lingered for a moment in the beautiful scenery of the peach forest, as if recalling the past, and then whispered: "Zhe Yan, you and I have known each other for many years, you must remember the past affection. If it weren't for you, Qing Qiu would not have survived that catastrophe. At that time, the war was raging, and all the tribes were busy with their own affairs. Only you, regardless of your own safety, lent a hand to Qing Qiu. Bai Zhi and I have always remembered this kindness and are grateful day and night. Now, this simple matter is just a piece of cake for you, how can you refuse like this?" Ning Chang looked directly into Zhe Yan's eyes with a firm gaze, and the silk handkerchief in her hand was unconsciously tightened, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force. The exquisite embroidery on the silk handkerchief seemed to be telling of her anxiety and persistence.

Zheyan turned his head slightly to avoid Ningchang's burning gaze. After a moment of silence, he said, "Ningchang, it's not that I don't want to help, but this matter concerns Qianqian's practice and growth, and cannot be decided rashly. Although Yaoguang is strict, her abilities and character are impeccable. Qianqian will definitely gain something under her tutelage. Look at this peach forest, the peach blossoms wither and flourish every year, all in accordance with the way of nature. The same is true for practice, only strictness can lead to success." His voice was low and calm, his eyes fell on a peach tree, and his thoughts seemed to drift away.

Ning Chang shook her head slightly and sighed, "Zhe Yan, you know, it's because Yao Guang is so consistent and upright that Qian Qian would suffer a lot of grievances under her. Mo Yuan is kind and gentle, which is more suitable for Qian Qian. Just consider it as a favor for our friendship for many years." Her eyes were full of pleading and expectation, and her hands were shaking slightly, as if Zhe Yan's next words would determine her mood. Seeing that Zhe Yan still didn't speak, Ning Chang took another step closer and gently pulled up Zhe Yan's sleeve, "Zhe Yan, you once said that friendship is the most precious thing in the world. Isn't our friendship worth this little thing?"

Zhe Yan's eyebrows were furrowed, his face suddenly darkened, and it was as if a strong wind was whistling through his heart, stirring up endless waves. He thought to himself, "Since you still have the nerve to mention this, why bother looking for me again? In the past, those things that I thought were indestructible, I am afraid that they have already collapsed like ruins and walls under the erosion of time and your actions, and turned into nothingness. What you are doing now is no different from that villain who repays kindness with enmity? Am I just a tool that you can use at will and take whatever you want?"

Ning Chang saw Zheyan's icy expression, and his motionless appearance with no signs of loosening, and was extremely anxious, but she could only bite the bullet and beg again and again: "Zheyan, please give it a try for my sake, considering that you and I have known each other for many years. Qianqian is in deep trouble now, she is so innocent and helpless. You have always been compassionate, how can you bear to stand by and watch? Help Qianqian, okay?" Her voice was soft and trembling, her eyes were full of expectation and earnestness, and her gaze was like the warm sun in spring, trying to penetrate the thick layer of ice in Zheyan's heart and move his seemingly cold and hard heart with emotion.

The veins on Zheyan's forehead throbbed slightly, and his brows were tightly furrowed, like two sharp ink marks. The flame of anger in his heart burned fiercely, as if it was going to devour all his reason, but the careful plan agreed upon with Mo Yuan flashed through his mind in an instant. That plan was like a precise compass, dominating the overall direction, and it must not be derailed and out of control because of such trivial matters. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, stretched out his bony fingers, and slowly picked up the teacup nearby. The movement was slightly stiff due to the turmoil in his heart. When it reached his lips, he suddenly raised his head and took a big gulp. The tea slid down his throat with a hint of bitterness and coolness, but it failed to relieve the pent-up anger in his chest. With a "bang", he threw the teacup heavily on the table, making a crisp sound and splashing a few drops of tea. He then snorted coldly through his teeth: "Okay, Ning Shang, you must remember this in your heart. This is the last time I will agree to your request. That ignorant little fox from your Qingqiu, huh, just yesterday, her actions simply touched my bottom line and made me unbearable. I have abandoned her outside the peach forest. You go immediately and take her away. Don't let me see her again." After that, his wide sleeves were like a gust of wind, drawing a powerful arc in the air, accompanied by a strong fluctuation of spiritual power. The bright "corpse" that he had painstakingly prepared yesterday was like a black shadow, wrapped in a whistling wind, and flew towards the direction of the peach forest. The moment it landed, the surrounding fallen leaves rustled, and dust spread.

Ning Chang moved lightly with lotus steps, tilting her head slightly, her black hair cascading down to one side like a waterfall, a few strands of hair swaying gently in the breeze. Her beautiful eyes sparkled like stars, her smart eyes moved quietly, and a barely perceptible cunning inadvertently passed through the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice was soft and gentle but with a hint of deliberate curiosity, she asked tentatively and softly: "Oh? That's strange, what method did she use to make you so angry? She is just a mixed-haired fox from Qingqiu with only three tails. I really can't imagine how she could be so courageous to provoke a great god like you, and trouble you to deal with her personally?"

A trace of panic flashed across Zheyan's eyes, just like a meteor across the night sky, fleeting. He subconsciously turned his head away, avoiding Ningchang's inquiring eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything, and pretended to be calm and evasive: "That fox is simply blind and has no sense of vision. She can't tell right from wrong and doesn't know what's good for her. Moreover, yesterday I was in a critical moment when the demonic energy in my body was rampant and difficult to suppress, but she rushed in like a headless fly. Isn't this courting death? I can only say that this disaster is her destiny and she deserves it."

Ning Chang nodded gently, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, a faint and meaningful smile appeared: "Okay, I already know what to do. When I leave, I will definitely handle this matter perfectly and not leave any trouble. Oh, by the way, I almost forgot the important matter. Qianqian specifically told me to bring some Peach Blossom Wine back this time. You also know that she loves this Peach Blossom Wine so much that she is eager to get it now. "

Zhe Yan waved his hand helplessly, his hand casually drawing an arc in the air, as if to drive away the invisible troubles in front of him: "Okay, the peach blossom wine that was just dug yesterday is over there, you can take it as needed, don't mention this trouble again."

Ning Chang was extremely anxious, her slender eyebrows slightly frowned, like two pale crescent moons covered by mist. In her eyes, the eagerness and expectation were like two burning flames, blazing and pressing. She leaned forward slightly, her voice unconsciously raised a few points, and asked: "Then when do you think it is appropriate to go to Kunlun Ruins? This matter is of great importance, please give me a definite answer, so that I can go back and explain to Qian Qian, don't make me so anxious." After saying that, she unconsciously clenched her hands lightly, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.

Zhe Yan looked relaxed, slightly raised his head, and his deep gaze seemed to penetrate through layers of clouds and mist, looking into the invisible distance. After a moment of silence, he slowly opened his lips, his voice was calm and soothing, but with an unquestionable certainty: "Mo Yuan is in seclusion refining weapons. At this time, Kunlun Ruins is inconvenient to disturb him. At least we have to wait until Mo Yuan comes out of seclusion. I can't say for sure when."

When Ning Chang heard this, her willow-like eyebrows slightly raised, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She opened her red lips slightly, and her words were full of doubts: "Retreat? When did this happen? How come I didn't hear any news in Qingqiu. Lord Mo Yuan's move is really unexpected." As she spoke, she shook her head gently, and a few strands of black hair swayed on her white shoulders.

Zhe Yan crossed his arms, his expression slightly indifferent and distant, as if what was happening before him had little to do with him. He spoke in a flat tone, with a hint of detachment that he didn't want to talk about it any more: "Mo Yuan suddenly had some inspiration and he went into seclusion yesterday. I don't know much about the details, so you don't need to ask too much."

Ning Chang's eyes rolled around, her mind raced, and she quickly regained her bright smile, trying to break the slightly dull and awkward atmosphere with a lighthearted remark: "It looks like Kunlun Ruins is going to produce another powerful magical weapon. The Supreme God Mo Yuan's weapon refining skills are extraordinary, and when he comes out of seclusion this time, he will surely shock everyone."

"Yes." Zheyan just responded perfunctorily, his eyes were empty and calm, like a pool of stagnant water, without many ups and downs.

Ning Chang saw this and knew that she couldn't ask more questions today, so she didn't stay any longer. She squatted down lightly, made an elegant blessing, and said softly: "Then I will leave first. When Mo Yuan comes out of retreat, I will bring Qian Qian to the Ten Mile Peach Forest. By then, I hope you can bear with me." After that, she took light steps, turned around and was about to leave.

Zheyan looked at Ningchang's back as she walked away, his lips slightly parted, hesitant to speak: "Ningchang, you..." He was full of entanglements, wanting to ask Ningchang if she knew about Bai Zhi's conspiracy. At this time, the wind in the peach forest blew gently, and the pink petals fluttered down like snow, landing on his shoulders, but he didn't have the heart to appreciate the scenery. His eyes followed Ningchang's figure, and his mind was full of mixed thoughts, sometimes doubts about the conspiracy, and sometimes the purpose of Ningchang's visit today. In this quiet and slightly bleak peach forest, he finally sighed softly, unable to say anything. The fluttering petals seemed to be dancing for his helplessness at the moment, adding a bit of melancholy.

"What's wrong, Zheyan?" Ning Chang seemed to sense something. She turned around and looked at Zheyan with puzzled eyes.

Zheyan quickly put away the confusion in his eyes, his expression returned to calm, he coughed lightly and said: "It's okay, I just want to say that my demonic energy can't be suppressed recently, you ask Qianqian and others not to come to the peach forest, I want to retreat." He deliberately avoided Ningchang's probing gaze, slightly turned his head, and looked into the depths of the peach forest. The dense peach forest branches and leaves rustled in the wind, as if to cover up the waves in his heart.

"Okay, you should stay in seclusion. If you need anything, please send us a message." Ning Chang saw that he was unwilling to talk, so she stopped asking questions and left slowly. Her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the path in the peach forest. Zhe Yan stood alone, looking at the direction where Ning Chang left for a long time without moving. The peach forest was still swaying in the wind, but the bustle and vitality of the past seemed to have gone away with Ning Chang's departure. He was left alone in this lonely peach forest, guarding a heart full of secrets and uneasiness.

"What's going on? Is the old phoenix really a little fond of me? It seems that the rumors from those years were true." Emperor Donghua walked leisurely from the darkness of the peach forest. He had an upright posture, and his purple robe fluttered in the wind. In his hands, he was holding a fat, bright purple object.

"What's in your hand?" Zheyan's attention was instantly attracted and he asked with raised eyebrows.

"Little fox, my new pet." Emperor Donghua smiled and stroked the fox's fur with his slender fingers. The fox was Jiaojiao. She was motionless at the moment, but she was secretly complaining in her heart. It was because Donghua's touch was very comfortable. As a round-haired animal in this life, she could not resist this pleasant touch. Moreover, Donghua cast a spell to make her unable to speak. Jiaojiao could only be held by Donghua with a helpless look on her face, and became his "trophy" to show off everywhere.

"Spirit pet, do you think I'm blind? What's up with those nine tails?" Zheyan widened his eyes, looking at the nine furry tails swaying in front of him, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, obviously his defense had been broken.

"If I say it is a spiritual pet, then it is a spiritual pet." Emperor Donghua looked indifferent, but his tone was full of unquestionable certainty, and his condescending attitude was fully revealed.

"Where did it come from?" Zheyan waved his hands helplessly. He knew in his heart that it would be difficult to get a straightforward answer from Donghua, but he still asked subconsciously and then gave up the idea of ​​asking further questions.

"Guess." Emperor Donghua opened his thin lips slightly, a mischievous light flashed in his eyes, and he inexplicably wanted to tease Zheyan.

"Donghua, you are three hundred thousand years old, not thirty years old. Are you still young? I don't want to guess." Zheyan raised his hand, supported his forehead, sighed heavily, his face full of helplessness and fatigue.

"It's the little fox in your peach forest, the nine-tailed purple fox, the next fox ancestor." Emperor Donghua said this heavy news nonchalantly, as if he was just talking about today's weather, but he left Zheyan with an extremely heavy burden.

"Fox Ancestor? You, Donghua, you've gone too far. Fox Ancestor, you actually treated him like this, as if he were your pet. Donghua, Donghua, you really are..." Zheyan's eyes widened, his mouth opened and closed, opened and closed again, he was so shocked that he couldn't utter a complete sentence. His heart was like a storm, he never thought that Donghua would be so reckless, treating Qingqiu's future Fox Ancestor as a pet toy around, the interests involved were far beyond imagination, and Donghua's move was undoubtedly a huge rock that was enough to cause an uproar in the peaceful world.

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