Watching the Mountain

Chapter 212: Chapter 146: You Come Along Too

Xu Ran glanced at him in surprise. Zhang Zhentian had always been quite a devoted son. ’True Monarch Flowing Clouds would surely be gratified to hear that, wouldn’t he?’

But just as this thought crossed his mind, Zhang Zhentian winked and said,

"Besides, Senior Brother, think about it. If it were you, you wouldn’t want a parent constantly managing your affairs either, right?"

Xu Ran was taken aback for a moment. ’Good grief, so that’s the real reason. He’s been a rebellious brat since he was a kid.’

But he soon broke into a small smile. ’He’s already a Nascent Soul True Monarch, yet he’s still afraid of his grandfather’s meddling. He hasn’t changed at all. That’s... actually kind of nice.’

They caught up for a long while. When Zhang Zhentian finally asked about the purpose of his visit, Xu Ran paused for a moment before telling him the truth.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhentian boisterously slapped his chest. "Haha, no problem! You trained with me for a month back then, helping me comprehend the True Will of Life and Death Reincarnation. Now it’s my turn to help you train. Nothing would make me happier."

Xu Ran was about to say something in response when he suddenly sensed a pair of eyes fixed on him.

He turned his head and met the gaze of Shen Wuchen, whose face was completely devoid of expression.

Xu Ran was taken aback for a second, then hastily said, "Why don’t you join us too?"

Only then did Shen Wuchen’s expression return to normal. He replied enthusiastically, "I would be glad to be of service to Master Xu."

Xu Ran looked at him and shook his head helplessly. ’Why do I always get the feeling that Shen Wuchen is such a jealous person?’

This wasn’t the first time.

They agreed to meet at Xu Ran’s Cave Mansion in a few days to train with him.

Little Xiyue was still in the Cave Mansion, so Xu Ran rarely left it for extended periods.

Not long after bidding farewell to Zhang Zhentian and Shen Wuchen, Xu Ran had just returned to his Cave Mansion when the Communication Jade Talisman on his person suddenly stirred.

He picked up the Communication Jade Talisman and formed a Finger Formula. Jiang Ling’Er’s soft, sweet voice came through:

"Teacher, oh no! I forgot to tell you something really important! It’s all your fault for praising me, it made me so happy I forgot everything else. Oh, and also, I’m doing great here with the Dog Race. Everyone is really nice, and yesterday Xiaohui went to his inheritance trial..."

Jiang Ling’Er rambled on for a long time without getting to the point.

After listening for a while, Xu Ran had to cut her off. "Why don’t you tell me the important thing you forgot first, before you forget it again."

Jiang Ling’Er seemed to finally snap out of it. "Oh, oh, right!" she said, her voice a bit flustered. "The sweet potatoes! Teacher, in my Cave Mansion..."

She explained that she had found some sweet potatoes in a Secret Realm. They were about to become Second Grade Spiritual Plants but weren’t ripe yet. She wanted to ask Xu Ran to check on them for her, let her know when they were mature, and then roast them so she could know how they tasted.

Xu Ran shook his head with a small smile. ’She’s all the way in the Demon Race’s territory and still worried about her sweet potatoes. It’s easy to see how much she’s been thinking about them.’

"Oh, and also, Teacher! That Magic Technique you taught me? I’ve already learned it! No one helped me, I figured it out all by myself, you know!"

After she spoke, she fell completely silent, as if holding her breath in anticipation.

"You learned it all by yourself? That’s incredible! Well done. As expected of my student. You always make me proud."

’Even though the Ten Thousand Woods Transformation Spell could be learned by just about anyone,’ Xu Ran still gave her the praise she was hoping for.

"Heehee! I’m amazing, aren’t I, Teacher? Thank you, Teacher!" Jiang Ling’Er giggled with pride.

After the communication ended, Xu Ran fell silent. He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that Jiang Ling’Er’s voice had sounded a little off just now, almost as if she had been crying.

’Did a little praise really move her that much?’

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