Mu Xue and Mu Xue

Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, a new day has arrived.

The morning sun shone on the courtyard. Mu Xue was thinking about what they had discussed yesterday and planned to go to the town to buy flower seeds. Zi Yuan and Lin Mo would accompany her.

After the three of them had breakfast, they leisurely strolled to the flower shop in the town.

The flower shop is like a fragrant corner hidden in the world. There are a wide variety of potted plants placed in front of the store. The delicate flowers sway gently in the breeze, emitting wisps of sweet fragrance.

What they didn't expect was that the owner of the flower shop was actually a little boy who looked about the same age as Wang Jie.

The delicate little face is full of innocence and childishness, the bright big eyes are as clear as water and reveal cleverness. She is holding a small kettle and watering the flowers carefully.

Ziyuan was full of curiosity. She took light steps and slowly squatted beside the little boy. She said in a gentle tone, "Little brother, is your family not home? We are here to buy flowers. Please call your family out."

The little boy stopped what he was doing, raised his head, and answered crisply: "Adult? There is no adult at home. I am the owner of this flower shop. Sister, just tell me what flowers you want to buy. I know everything!" His words were full of confidence, and he had the demeanor of a little adult.

When Ziyuan heard this, he was slightly startled and turned to look at Muxue with questioning eyes.

Mu Xue understood and said softly, "Do you have any recommendations? I want something that blooms in the spring, the kind that smells really good and looks great when it blooms."

The little boy tilted his head, thought for a moment, and then said with a bright smile, "Let me think about it. Daffodils and spring orchids both bloom in January and February. They're very beautiful and fragrant. Do you want some, sister?" (January and February means blooming from January to March in real life.)

Mu Xue smiled and said, "Okay! Thank you, brother!"

The little boy nodded obediently: "Okay sister, wait a moment, I'll go get the seeds."

After saying that, he turned around and skipped back to the store.

Mu Xue and the others waited patiently at the door as instructed, glancing inside the store from time to time.

Soon, the little boy ran out happily again, holding a few daffodil bulbs and some spring orchid seeds carefully in his small hands.

The bulbs are round and full, and the seeds are plump, as if they contain infinite vitality.

The little boy explained the flower-planting tutorial one by one in a clear and pleasant voice. Mu Xue listened attentively and nodded from time to time.

After paying the money, before leaving, the little boy told Mu Xue seriously: "Sister, if you have any questions, just come back and ask me."

On the way home, Ziyuan couldn't help but sigh softly: "It's so pitiful for such a young child to live alone. I wonder where his parents are."

Mu Xue felt the same way and couldn't help asking, "Huh? How did Sister Ziyuan find out that he lives alone? He didn't seem to tell me, did he?"

Ziyuan smiled mysteriously and said slowly, "You don't understand this, right? Hehe, his family..."

Ziyuan reasoned clearly and logically, capturing everything from the layout of the flower shop, the little boy's expression and words, to some subtle signs in the shop. She then deduced that the little boy lived alone, which convinced Muxue and Lin Mo.

Ziyuan discovered that since she broke through the realm of wisdom, it seemed as if a whole new world of perception had been opened up. All the tiny things around her could hardly escape her eyes. Even if she didn't observe them deliberately, those details would naturally come into her sight. And this was only when the realm had not been opened.

Halfway through their journey, they saw someone selling peach saplings on the roadside.

Mu Xue had an idea and thought that her yard was spacious, so it would not be a bad idea to plant another peach tree. When the peach tree matured, she could taste the delicious and juicy peaches. And when the peach blossoms were in full bloom, the yard would be full of fragrance and it would be a beautiful sight.

So they excitedly bought a peach tree sapling, and then walked slowly towards home with full of anticipation and joy.

After they returned home with full of joy and anticipation, Muxue did not stop for a moment. She couldn't wait to pick up the flower seeds and peach seedlings and went straight to the courtyard.

She carefully selected a suitable place for planting flowers in the courtyard, and directly followed the instructions of the "boss" of the flower shop and planted the two kinds of flowers she bought with the help of Ziyuan, the "watering can".

She planted the peach sapling in an open area a little further away. She straightened the sapling, filled the soil and compacted it. Her movements were skillful and smooth, as if she was painting a beautiful picture of a prosperous future.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the day to travel to the capital of Huayan Kingdom is approaching.

The seven contestants were all in high spirits. They gathered in the academy early in the morning, quietly waiting for the time to set off.

Mu Xue was thoughtful and naturally did not forget to entrust all the household affairs to Wang Jie's family for careful care. She explained to Wang Jie in detail the frequency of watering the flowers and plants at home, the key points of feeding the chickens, etc., and then left with peace of mind.

This trip to the capital of Huayan Kingdom is completely different from the last time.

Last time, everyone took a carriage, which was bumpy and tiring, but this time the academy prepared a two-way teleportation array.

This teleportation array is one of the academy's secret treasures. Its stability far exceeds that of talismans, and the risk is almost zero. Unless one encounters extremely rare misfortune, no unexpected situation will occur.

The formation was located in a room in the academy. The room was not large, but it was tightly covered by the light of the formation. It was obviously a special place built by the academy specifically for teleportation.

Led by the elder who was in charge of the teleportation formation, everyone walked into the room in an orderly manner.

The elder quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered something. In an instant, a dazzling silver light shot up into the sky, dancing like a silver snake, tightly wrapping everyone in it.

In the light, their figures gradually became blurred and finally disappeared in the academy.

When the light faded and reappeared, everyone was already in an open-air venue.

The scenery around the venue is pleasant, with colorful flowers and a breeze bringing bursts of floral fragrance.

"Welcome everyone from Dragon Tiger Academy!"

A pretty girl who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old walked forward gracefully, bowed slightly, and spoke in a clear and pleasant voice, as beautiful as a silver bell.

"No need to be so polite. Just take them to their accommodation first. I'll go and register them."

Mu Zifeng looked calm, and his words were filled with authority.

At this moment, Mu Zifeng and Ziyuan were both filled with irrepressible excitement deep in their hearts.

Looking back, the last time I led the academy here was many years ago.

Ziyuan and Mu Zifeng are quiet by nature and seldom travel far. They can buy their daily necessities in the town below the academy.

Mu Zifeng has always been concerned with daily necessities such as food, oil, salt and fine wines. Although Ziyuan would occasionally purchase some jewelry and clothes, she would only go to the city closest to the academy to make a selection.

After all, who would travel a long distance for no reason, just to shop?

"Okay, everyone, please follow me. I'll take you to where you're staying."

The woman turned around with a smile and walked forward gracefully. Everyone followed closely behind her, looking around curiously at the strange yet charming environment, their hearts full of longing and anticipation for the upcoming journey.