Crazy-Gossiping-C62

Chapter 62

When Wu Luchen was undergoing the process of marrow cleansing and tendon washing, Ning Xu stayed by his side to guard him.

If anything unexpected happened, she could intervene immediately.

Although they were at the Wu family’s estate, everyone had their own matters to attend to.

Qin Riluo, who had recently exchanged a lot of materials for crafting at the sect, had spent almost all the contribution points he had accumulated over time. Now, whenever he had free time, he focused on refining tools.

The Innocent Cultivator, on the other hand, was busy preparing lunch for the day.

Smelling the aroma of food in the air, Ning Xu kept her attention on Wu Lüchen while diverting some focus toward the Innocent Cultivator.

She sniffed and asked, “It seems like today’s dish is spicy beef with sauerkraut soup?”

The Melon-Eating System lazily replied, 【Yes, you mentioned wanting to eat it before. So, he specifically made it for you. After all, you said you wanted it, right? He even asked you what beef was and what sauerkraut was. Did you forget?】

Ning Xu said, “Now that you mention it, I do remember.”

Recently, there had been too much going on, and she had been busy eating and sharing gossip, so she had forgotten some things she had said in passing.

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【You may forget what you say, but the Innocent Cultivator remembers it clearly.】

Initially, Ning Xu didn’t think much of it, but after hearing this, her mood shifted slightly.

Was it guilt, or something else? She couldn’t tell. It was probably just guilt.

Some things she herself didn’t remember saying, yet the Innocent Cultivator took them to heart.

This feeling of being noticed and valued wasn’t bad.

She asked, “When is the Innocent Cultivator’s birthday?”

The Innocent Cultivator, who was in the middle of cooking, paused slightly.

Was she planning to celebrate his birthday?

To Ning Xu, being constantly fed by the Innocent Cultivator without a way to reciprocate made her think about giving him a unique birthday celebration in return.

The Melon-Eating System paused briefly, likely searching for information, and soon returned with an answer. 【His birthday is at the end of this month.】

Ning Xu was taken aback. “That’s only about twenty days away.”

【Exactly. What are you planning to give him?】

Ning Xu didn’t immediately answer. She said, “Let me think about it carefully.”

【Alright!】

Just as they finished speaking, the Melon-Eating System suddenly exclaimed loudly.

Ning Xu asked, “What’s wrong? Do you have any good birthday gift ideas?”

【No.】

Ning Xu instantly lost some of her interest.

She said listlessly, “If not, then what are you so excited about?”

The Melon-Eating System replied enthusiastically, 【Someone is thanking us on the ‘Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area’!】

Ning Xu straightened her posture slightly, her lost interest quickly returning. “Who’s thanking us?”

Although she asked, she more or less already had an idea.

After all, the number of people she had helped wasn’t that large. It wasn’t hard to guess who it might be.

The Melon-Eating System answered directly, 【Shen Qi Dan and her elder brother.】

Ning Xu’s eyes widened. “!!!”

As expected, it was them! Apart from them, there likely weren’t others at the moment.

Shen Qi Dan, also known as Dan Niang, was the first gossip subject Ning Xu encountered in the master-disciple scandal she unearthed.

No matter what the “first” is, even the first piece of gossip leaves a deep impression.

For example, Dan Niang held an extraordinary significance in Ning Xu’s heart.

Ning Xu immediately asked, “What did they say? How is Dan Niang’s health lately? Is the pill formula effective?”

Before the Melon-Eating System could answer, she quickly added, “Never mind, I’ll check the forum myself.”

Now that she was no longer in the Tianya Secret Realm, there were no restrictions preventing her from accessing the forum. In the secret realm, she had to rely on the Melon-Eating System to post on her behalf, but not anymore.

She pulled out her disciple token, connected her spiritual sense, and logged onto the “Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area.”

The moment she logged in, she saw a post on the homepage titled, “Shen Qi Dan’s Sincere Thanks to Fellow Daoist ‘Melon Mover,’ Wishing You All the Best.”

Without hesitation, she clicked into the post.

The content read as follows:

【To Fellow Daoist ‘Melon Mover,’

Greetings. I am Shen Qi Dan of the Shen Clan.

First and foremost, I would like to thank you.

Thank you for exposing the truth about Qi Wu and the Innate Dao Body, preventing me from remaining foolishly ignorant.

Without you, I might never have discovered the truth, even until the end of my life.

You are, in a sense, my benefactor.

Previously, my health was poor, and my family was busy collecting spiritual herbs to refine the pills from your formula to extend my life, so I hadn’t been able to visit the forum.

Today, as my health improves and I finally have the energy to check the forum, my elder brother and I have come to realize how much has transpired in this time.

Looking back, the conflict between you and the Flower Pavilion was partly caused by me. When I saw the three-day death warrant, I was both shocked and frightened. Fortunately, you emerged unscathed.

If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask. The Shen Clan will always stand by your side.

I may not have much ability, but my elder brother does.

He will do everything he can to repay you, and so will I.

The cultivation world is full of strife, and you are at its center. It is worrisome.

I don’t know how I can help you at this moment, but I can only pray for your safety every day.

Thank you again.

—Shen Qi Dan】

After reading the post, Ning Xu remained silent for a long time.

Her cultivation level had already been exposed, and those active on the forum knew that “Melon Mover” was just a small Qi Refining Stage cultivator.

Yet Shen Qi Dan still expressed such heartfelt gratitude to her.

Perhaps this was the greatest significance of exposing gossip.

The first piece of gossip she posted on the “Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area” saved an innocent and kind-hearted female cultivator.

As for the master in the master-disciple romance, he had already faced heavenly punishment. As for the Innate Dao Body, she was now embroiled in rumors and having a difficult time.

Meanwhile, Shen Qi Dan seemed to have started a new chapter in her life.

After chatting with the Melon-Eating System for a while, Ning Xu began typing a comment in response to the post, word by word.

Melon Mover: 【I’m doing well, so don’t worry about me. The Flower Pavilion can’t do anything to me. Take the pill formula daily, and in a month, have a medical cultivator post your pulse diagnosis in this thread. I’ll assess it and provide a more suitable pill formula if needed.】

On the other side, Shen Qi Dan, who had been watching the forum closely, finally smiled when she saw the still-arrogant tone characteristic of “Melon Mover.”

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—Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage with a tangy, sour taste, often used as a condiment or side dish.