The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

He Meimei was sometimes mysterious, and Su Zinong and Ou Ruo had gotten used to it and stopped asking.

The three of them descended the snow-capped mountain and arrived at a small town, where they stayed at an inn.

The towering snow-capped mountains rise into the clouds like a ridge to the heavens, their southern and northern sides representing stark contrasts of ice and fire. To the south lies a scorching desert, while to the north is a frigid region, with howling winds, icy landscapes, and bone-chilling cold. This place is perfectly suited for Ou Ruo's cultivation.

There are many igloos on the outskirts of the small town. When lit up at night, they are crystal clear, like crystal palaces, as if in a dream.

Su Zinong and Ou Ruo had stayed there before, which wasn't surprising, but He Meimei was overjoyed and wanted to stay there for a while.

Su Zinong decided to build one. He had experience with it before. Now, the three of them were even more powerful. Working together, they built a large ice house, about ten feet square, in a single day. It was quite spacious.

He Meimei bought oilcloth, animal hides, cotton quilts, and other items in the city, and the three of them lived and cultivated in the ice house.

Ou Ruo and Su Zinong took turns using the seven-pointed ice crystal they had just acquired to cultivate water-attribute techniques. In addition, the cold air here was so intense that their speed was five times faster than usual.

Su Zinong asked, "Meimei, do you need to use the seven-pointed ice crystal for cultivation?"

He Meimei shook her head and said, "I don't need it. My family has plenty of similar treasures. Even if I didn't bring them, I can make them by drawing a few pictures."

Su Zinong smiled slightly, thinking that his sister was exaggerating. He asked He Meimei, "How was it staying in the igloo?"

"It's amazing. It's like a crystal palace in a dream world. I usually don't leave home, and I thought practicing martial arts and studying medicine was interesting enough. I never imagined there were such novel and interesting places and things in this vast world. Brother, you travel so much, what amazing places have you been to or what special things have you encountered? Tell me about them one by one, okay?" He Meimei asked.

Su Zinong said, “I have been to the islands in the east. There is a fairy island there, filled with ethereal energy, and another place is where the White-Bearded Elder of Longevity Mountain ascended to heaven. But if we’re talking about the place with the strongest ethereal energy, I think it should be Mount Ling. I found my lost purple jade pendant nearby, and I also found a thousand-year-old fire spirit mushroom nearby.”

"A few days ago we visited a magical desert that was like a giant, scorching fire pit, and also a desert oasis. But I've been to places that are even hotter. In the far south, there's a huge volcano that sometimes erupts underground magma that can melt and burn everything. Sometimes the earth shakes so violently that even a person standing in a horse stance can be knocked over, and houses collapse. There's also a kind of herb there that, if eaten, can turn a man into a woman..."

“I also went to the far north with Aurora, and we went to the Strange Slope. Aurora, tell Meimei about our experience and the fun things that happened in the far north.”

Ou Ruo then recounted her trip to the far north with Su Zinong in detail, omitting the embarrassing part of the experience, though her face still flushed as she spoke.

He Meimei saw this and did some calculations, but she blushed and sighed softly.

Su Zinong said, "I haven't been to the far west yet, but I believe there will be many interesting things there."

“Brother, you have such a wealth of experience. I long to be like you. Can you take me to see every inch of this land, to appreciate the beauty of the scenery, the interesting things, and all kinds of delicious food?” He Meimei asked.

"Of course." Su Zinong nodded without saying a word.

Ou Ruo, who was standing next to her, was taken aback and said, "You just agreed to her like that? Without even thinking about it?"

"What's there to think about with your own sister?" Su Zinong retorted.

"I never imagined that being a nominal younger sister would have such benefits, allowing me to wander the world with my so-called brother and never be separated. It's so easy and simple! Friends like me have to go through so much trouble and wait for years just to go somewhere together!" Ou Ruo sighed.

Su Zinong laughed and said, "Why are you jealous of my sister?"

“Young master, please don’t address her as ‘brother’ or ‘sister’. Putting aside that relationship, with a fortune teller as beautiful and as well-built as her, if she were to travel with you across mountains and rivers to the ends of the earth, it would be difficult for you not to fall in love with her,” Ou Ruo said.

"Alright, alright, I've taken you with me across mountains and deserts! I understand your feelings and I'm grateful. Although we have some connection, it's not enough. I'm not afraid to tell you, there's another woman in my heart I can't let go of, and that's Mo Mo. You may have heard of her. You can come with me, but after you meet Mo Mo, I can't be with you. I can't let go right now, and I don't want to," Su Zinong said.

“I understand all of this, from Qin Feixue in the past to other women now. I know you don’t place me in the most important position. You are too sentimental, young master. I’m afraid you will eventually marry all four extraordinary women!” Ou Ruo said.

Su Zinong said with a wry smile, "I don't have the ability to handle them. One is enough, two would be too many."

After the three finished talking, Ou Ruo went out, followed by He Meimei, while Su Zinong remained in the ice house to continue his cultivation. An hour later, He Meimei returned. She slowly walked to Su Zinong's side, took his hand, and softly said, "Ou Ruo cried, she cried very sadly."

Su Zinong sighed softly and said, "I have no choice. Sometimes telling the truth hurts people more. You can help me persuade her and comfort her."

“Of course there’s no problem, brother, don’t worry too much. She’ll be fine after she’s cried. She already knew it would be like this, and she’ll figure it out. At least now she can be with you every day, traveling all over the country,” He Meimei said.

“Women understand each other more easily,” Su Zinong said.

After a while, Ou Ruo returned, and sure enough, her eyes were red.

Su Zinong didn't know how to comfort her, so he quickly tried to change the subject by saying, "Today we'll go back to the city, and I'll treat you both to a big meal. Then we can go back to the inn, take a hot bath, and have a nice, warm sleep, how about that?"

The three returned to the city, and Su Zinong found the largest restaurant and ordered a table full of dishes. He Meimei ate quite happily, but Ou Ruo ate less than usual and spoke less.

Back at the inn, Su Zinong quietly instructed He Meimei to take good care of Ou Ruo. He only hoped that Ou Ruo could get a good night's sleep and wake up the next day looking as cute and sweet as before.

In fact, Su Zinong did not sleep well that night, tossing and turning and unable to sleep. Later, he simply sat up to practice his skills and finally fell asleep late at night, sleeping for only two hours.

When I woke up the next morning, I saw that Ono was a little better than the day before, but he was still a bit sullen.

Su Zinong, quick-witted, said, "You've seen boating in the desert, and you've hunted in the desert, but have you ever fished on the road?"

Upon hearing this, Aurora perked up and said, "I don't believe it. Are you deliberately making up these strange things to amuse me?"

Su Zinong exclaimed, "Since we can hunt in the desert, why can't we fish on the road?"

He Meimei chimed in, "How about we make a bet? If my brother really catches a fish on the road, you'll have to crawl around the igloo three times like a turtle!"

“What if you lose?” O’Roh asked.

“If I lose, I have to crawl six laps!” He Meimei said.

Su Zinong smiled slightly and said, "Let's go fishing along the way..."