I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 682 Scary Course

In the evening, this big yellow eel was served on the tables of Xiahe Town residents. County Captain Li and his group also received some, just in time for Young Master Ning's welcome dinner and County Magistrate Wang's farewell.

As for Lu Zheng, he certainly didn't miss out, as stir-fried eel and braised eel are both renowned dishes.

...

That evening, Young Master Ning attended the banquet, while Yi Xiaoqian stayed at the Liu Family for dinner.

At the dinner table, Yi Xiaoqian couldn't help but frequently glance at Lu Zheng, trying to hold back her laughter.

"Why are you looking at me?" Lu Zheng asked.

Yi Xiaoqian timidly smiled, "Young Master Lu depicted Xiaoqian too well in the story; Xiaoqian feels unworthy of it."

Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow, looking at Liu Qingyan, "Did you tell her 'A Chinese Ghost Story'?"

"Of course," Liu Qingyan nodded with a smile. Having met the original subject, they had gone to the clinic with a handwritten copy in the morning, and even Wang Xiaowan, who frequently secluded herself to cultivate, joined in the fun.

"You don't mind me just casually including you in the story, right?" Lu Zheng said with a chuckle.

At any rate, his explanations wouldn't change anything now, so he decided to just leave things as they were for the moment. When the time came to bring over films, they would believe him.

When would that be? Naturally, at a suitable time!

What constitutes a suitable time? Lu Zheng first set a small goal: at least ten thousand years of Dao practice!

Lu Zheng wasn't hurried at all, as his cultivation growth curve was near-exponential, so achieving ten thousand years of Dao practice wouldn't take too long.

If anyone knew his current exact cultivation level, they would surely suspect him of being a reincarnated Upper Realm Immortal.

After all, even the most gifted cultivators have periods of rapid cultivation growth and periods for accumulating their foundation, and wouldn't experience a seamless, exponential rise...

Do they think cultivation is like solving a square function in a math formula?

...

"Not at all, we don't mind, we don't mind!"

Yi Xiaoqian waved her hands repeatedly and said, "It's an honor for Ning Lang and me! Young Master Lu's story is written so well, enough to be passed down through generations; indeed, Ning Lang and I are the ones who should feel unworthy."

Just look at 'Red Silk's Story,' which has been passed down everywhere, making the female ghost Hong Ling famous. In the Great Jing Dynasty, it was a dream of many people.

"This is just a fun work I did on a whim. I didn't intend for it to be spread everywhere," Lu Zheng laughed.

Yi Xiaoqian shyly asked, "Miss Xiaowan gave me a copy; may I take it home for Ning Lang to see?"

Upon hearing that Lu Zheng did not plan to publish the book, Yi Xiaoqian became slightly sensitive.

"Of course you can," Lu Zheng replied with a smile, "It's not an embarrassing book, after all."

Yi Xiaoqian realized that Lu Zheng intended to let things unfold naturally. He wouldn't specifically try to disseminate it, nor would he keep it a secret. Friends could naturally view it as they liked.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Liu Qingyan laughed as she passed Yi Xiaoqian a piece of braised eel with chopsticks, "Xiaoqian, no need to be reserved. With Young Master Ning busy with his official duties in the county, he doesn't have much time to accompany you. We have plenty of time to be together in the future."

Ao Qian nodded repeatedly, "Exactly, exactly! Tomorrow I'll take you to Peach Blossom Plain; there are plenty of young ladies there, and lots of fun things!"

Madam Liu said softly, "Tomorrow is not a market day, and you still have homework to do."

Ao Qian, "..."

Her little plan was exposed, so Ao Qian obediently grabbed a piece of stir-fried eel to add energy for tomorrow's brainwork.

...

Ao Qian was a little princess of the Dragon Race. When she was in the Dragon Palace, she had to learn many things. Although she was out now, she couldn't just focus on play.

Madam Liu was also very fond of Ao Qian, fearing that she might delay Ao Qian's nurture and growth.

Thus, after inquiring about her courses in the Dragon Palace, Madam Liu made sure to fill them in here, inviting the Five Beauties Manor and the Peach Blossom Celestial Maiden for lessons now and then, while she supervised.

Hua Yixing taught embroidery, Lin Jing'Er taught painting and calligraphy, Hu Cai Niang taught dance, Yu Mingxin taught singing, Bai Ting'Er taught musical instruments.

Tao Zhen taught self-defense martial arts, Tao Rui taught flower arranging and tea ceremony, Tao Qing taught posture and etiquette, Tao Ting taught poetry and prose, Tao Hui taught pastry-making.

Additionally, Liu Qingyan laid a foundation in medicine for Ao Qian, and Shen Ying taught her chess skills.

Though not as specialized as in the Dragon Palace, it ensured an all-around education, with many interesting new things like wood carving, chess, fishing, and... cooking.

Then Ao Qian would display these to the Jade Dragon King couple during calls, as proof of her growth.

That was one of the reasons her parents felt at ease letting Ao Qian keep playing outside, because they thought... Ao Qian seemed to be growing even faster outside than at home...

Sometimes they suspected that the family Ao Qian was staying with was truly unfathomable; if Ao Qian hadn't denied it, they would have thought she was staying in the Imperial Palace or a Prince's Mansion of the Great Jing Dynasty.

It wasn't only Ao Qian; even Madam Liu and Liu Qingyan felt a great deal of learning by following the study. The only one who felt it was a torment was Liu Qingquan.

Luckily, Ao Qian set an example, and a determined Liu Qingquan persisted, her growth over the past year visibly remarkable.

Lu Zheng observed quietly, often feeling creeped out and could only relieve such anxiety by playing some Honor of Kings matches.

It's terrifying!

...

Returning to the topic, after Ao Qian was suppressed, Liu Qingquan also didn't dare to defy, continuing to compete with Ao Qian for the eel.

Du Yueyao laughed, "Tomorrow afternoon, we can go to Yu Ling Garden together to listen to a play."

Patients tend to visit mostly in the mornings, and by 1:30 PM, only scattered patients come, Elder Liu is more than sufficient.

"Great, great," Yi Xiaoqian nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Let's call Miss Xiaowan."

"It's naturally so," Liu Qingyan laughed while passing Lu Zheng a piece of eel with chopsticks.

...

After dinner, Yi Xiaoqian returned to the County Government Office by herself, and Du Yueyao also bid farewell and left.

Lu Zheng returned home, brewed himself a pot of tea, and called Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying over.

When Shen Ying flew over, floating in the air, she saw several lanterns lit in the backyard of Lu Residence. Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan were sitting under the persimmon tree, brewing tea and chatting.

"What has brought such elegance today, you're actually brewing tea and enjoying the moon?"

Shen Ying, dressed in a pink skirt flowing with the wind, floated gently down, and sat on another chair that had been prepared on the other side. Her peach blossom eyes gently blinked as she looked at them with a charming smile.

"I thought it was Little Sister Qingyan unable to endure Lu Lang's ordeals, especially calling me over to help share some of it."

Liu Qingyan's face flushed red again, unable to help but recall the events of last night, she tightly squeezed her legs and valiantly retorted, "I'll be going home tonight, let's see whether you beg for mercy, sister!"

Shen Ying's flirtatious eyes were like water, jokingly replied, "I'll leave a seam in the soundproof barrier for you to specifically listen, can Qingyan truly resist?"

Liu Qingyan bit her lower lip lightly, unexpected that Shen Ying would be so roguish.

Unable to win against Shen Ying in words, Liu Qingyan could only change the subject, "Last night when we returned, we encountered Young Master Ning Zhiqui and Miss Yi Xiaoqian."

"Who?" Shen Ying blinked, "Ning Caichen and Nie Xiaoqian?"

"It's Ning Zhiqui and Yi Xiaoqian!" Liu Qingyan corrected, then proceeded to recount the events of the past two days to Shen Ying.

After listening, Shen Ying's first reaction was, "This matter cannot be let known to Zhu Yushan."

"Xiaoqian is of ghostly nature, and usually Young Master Ning is busy with official duties, she is quite lonely in Tonglin County without companions..."

Shen Ying responded helplessly, "So Zhu Yushan will find out sooner or later."

They were all in the same social circle and met frequently, so sooner or later they would encounter each other.

Liu Qingyan couldn't help but sigh and shake her head, "Actually, I think Young Master Zhu's talents may not be inferior to Young Master Ning's..."

"It's the timing and fortune!"

Lu Zheng put down his teacup and said to Shen Ying, "Just wanted to let you know about this matter."

Shen Ying nodded, and with a blink of her charming eyes said, "So ought we to rest?"

Liu Qingyan's face turned red, and as she was contemplating whether to leave or stay, Lu Zheng grabbed her, "Don't you want to avenge being bullied by the Madam?"

"Eh?" Liu Qingyan blinked.

Lu Zheng whispered with a chuckle, "How about tonight, the two of us against Ying'Er one?"

Shen Ying's face turned pale, and then she was swiftly hugged by Lu Zheng and carried into the house. Before entering, she even turned back to wink.

A trace of excitement flashed in Liu Qingyan's eyes, and then she followed gracefully inside.

Indeed:

A night breeze sweeps away, peach blossoms bloom in abundance.