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Even though the Ning Manor wasn't on Taixiang Street or Ink Stick Street, it was most certainly not a small place.
Chen Ping'an helped the trio pick out three residences to stay in. Cao Qinglang was a Qi refiner, so the utmost care had to be taken in selecting his residence. It had to be one with abundant spiritual energy but without excessive sword qi. Otherwise, as a cultivator on the cusp of reaching the Sea Observation Tier, the Sword Qi Great Wall presented a very inhospitable environment for Cao Qinglang's cultivation.
Thankfully, Chen Ping'an knew the Ning Manor like the back of his hand, and he knew exactly where the three of them should stay. Even though Ning Yao was the owner of the manor, she left the decisions entirely up to Chen Ping'an.
Pei Qian was like a little sparrow, determined to circle around Ning Yao without pause.
Initially, Chen Ping'an was concerned that Pei Qian was keeping Ning Yao from her cultivation, but Ning Yao assured him that it was fine, and he trusted her judgment. Ning Yao took Pei Qian to the secret chamber that contained all of the Ning Clan's most prized immortal treasures and artifacts, declaring that she was going to give Pei Qian a first-time meeting gift.
She would be able to pick any item that she pleased from the secret chamber, following which Ning Yao would pick out another gift for her in return for the iridescent cloud letter paper that she had given her earlier.
Zhong Qiu asked Chen Ping'an about the rules and off-limits areas of the Ning Manor, then made his way to the pergola on the Dragon Slaying Cliff on his own.
Cao Qinglang set down his belongings at his residence, then followed Chen Ping'an to Chen Ping'an's little residence.
Along the way, Chen Ping'an tucked his hands up their opposite sleeves as he smiled and said, "Originally, I wanted to have both you and Pei Qian stay with me, just like back when we first met. However, right now, you're at an important bottleneck in your cultivation, so your cultivation needs must be prioritized."
"Honestly, I was really afraid of Pei Qian even back then, but I put on a brave front because I didn't want you to think badly of me," Cao Qinglang admitted with a candid smile. "However, at the same time, I admired...
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