9 Getting Stronger Just by Passing the Days

Lin Shiqing had a confused look on her face. "Oh my god! How did Second Brother end up in this place? What should I do?"

She looked at the jade token in her hand in disbelief. The surroundings were so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. 

She held the sword in her hand even more tightly. Logically speaking, the forest shouldn't be so quiet at night. This was too strange! There were no sounds of wild beasts, so perhaps it had been cleaned up.

However, she was a little surprised when she didn't hear any insects.

"I didn't hear any insects chirping when I came here this morning?!" Lin Shiqing was a little indecisive. "I probably didn't notice it because the other sounds around me were too loud."

At this moment, Lin Shiqing was holding her sword, and her eyes constantly looked around. She was trying to find the safest way since it was said that this place was not very peaceful. 

She had heard that there were often odd-job workers who went out at night and came back the next day in low spirits. They said that there was a fox spirit wandering in the forest, and that it could even turn into a beautiful woman. Therefore, if people saw a woman in this place, they would not think twice and kill her on the spot.

Even though Lin Shiqing knew about these things, she was only an errand girl. She had no experience in this area, so if she met a woman, she would not need to use her charms. She would just prostrate on her feet.

However, this happened not long after she received her salary.

A gust of cold wind blew from behind, so Lin Shiqing tightened her clothes. She looked at the jade token in her hand. It was indeed not here.

She carefully walked out of the pitch-black forest. She first returned to the grass hut to get a kettle, various dry rations, and some ginger water. Then, she packed them together. She also packed a few bottles and jars.

At this moment, Lin Yibai pushed open the door and saw this scene. 

"Lin Shiqing, where are you going with all this?"

When Lin Shiqing heard someone calling her, she raised her head and looked over. "Yibai, you're back!"

Lin Yibai walked inside and came to Lin Shiqing's side. He squatted down and looked at her, his eyes filled with curiosity. "You have a hot water bottle and ginger soup. Who's drunk?"

Lin Shiqing did not say anything.

Lin Yibai stroked his chin and said, "Let me guess. It's Lin Bei, am I right?"

It seemed strange, though. After all, Lin Bei's a guy who doesn't go out all year round!

Hearing Lin Yibai's words, Lin Shiqing's expression changed, then she felt relieved. 

That's right! In the past, Second Brother would never go out and would cultivate his spiritual power at home. She didn't know what went wrong today, but he actually tore down the room and ruined it. He was probably angry because he couldn't break through to Qi Refining Stage Level 3!

Lin Yibai looked at Lin Shiqing's pondering expression. Could it be that he had accidentally guessed correctly?

No way!

This was a little ... How should he put it? This was a bit of a scam.

"Lin Bei wouldn't give up on himself just like that, would he? Anyway, this is for the best. At least he doesn't have to suffer the pain of cultivation!" Lin Yibai held his chin and said while thinking.

"Your mother's fart! How could Second Brother give up? I'm just taking a break today!" Lin Shiqing stood up in excitement. Her eyes stared at Lin Yibai, and her fists were tightly clenched as if she was going to hear something unpleasant from the other party's mouth. At the very least, she would beat him up.

Seeing the other party's fighting expression, Lin Yibai sighed and left. 

Lin Shiqing wasn't afraid of Lin Yibai, even if he was at Qi Refining Stage Level 5 and she hadn't even entered the Qi Refining Stage. 

She was well aware that the other party had good intentions, but the truth hurt!

After recollecting her emotions, Lin Shiqing walked to the pavilion in the forbidden area that Lin Bei had mentioned. She was very careful along the way. 

At first, everything was fine. However, the last part of the road was a cliff on one side and a straight cliff on the other. 

The straight cliffs were still fine. It was late at night, and she couldn't see the danger above. On the other hand, a strong wind was blowing on the cliff.

She accidentally kicked a small stone at the side, but she didn't hear any response.

"How did Second Brother get here? This place is too dangerous!" Lin Shiqing said hesitantly.

The stones that rolled down from her feet fell to the ground, but there was no echo. It was scary, but she didn't dare to think too much and walked toward the pavilion step by step.

At this height, the wind on the mountain was still very strong, so she could only bend her body forward. Otherwise, the wind and sand will get in her eyes, and she might get lost.

The strong wind ruffled her hair as she trudged forward. 

… 

Finally, Lin Shiqing arrived. 

Lin Bei turned around and saw someone walking over with a luminous stone. All sorts of props were hanging on her body, and she had two hot water kettles and a large backpack. She even had a shoulder bag on his chest.

"Lin Shiqing, what did you bring? Look at your backpack. It's so full!" Lin Bei said with his eyes half-closed.

"Second Brother," Lin Shiqing said softly. At the same time, she carefully glanced at Xian Fu who was still talking drunkenly. Then, she gave Lin Bei a look.

Lin Bei looked at him. "It's fine. This is a familiar immortal, my friend!" he smiled as he spoke. 

"Oh, here. I brought water and ginger soup." Lin Shiqing opened a jar and poured a bowl for Lin Bei. As for why she didn't use a cup, that thing had been smashed in the room, so she could only make do with it.

Lin Bei gulped down two large bowls of water, and only then did he feel fully awake. He looked at the slightly yellowish water in the other bowl and asked, "Is this ginger soup? "

Lin Shiqing nodded.

Who knew that at this moment, the drunk immortal master seemed to hear the sound of water? Looking at his empty glass, he snatched the ginger soup jar from Lin Shiqing's hands.

T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-~

T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-~

"Argh! It's so good~"

After finishing the jar, he looked at the ginger soup on the table and didn't wait for Lin Bei to speak.

After drinking, the familiar immortal felt that something was not right. Why didn't he have any aftereffects?

"This is fake wine! Little brat! I knew you weren't a good person when I saw you!" Xian Fu burped and said with narrowed eyes.

At the same time, his eyes were fixed on the big bag on Lin Shiqing's back. Maybe the good wine was hidden inside.

"Familiar immortal, are you drunk? You've finished all the ginger soup!" Lin Bei said with a smile.

"How can I not know if it's wine or not? It's not easy to get a big serving of wine, but Lin Bei, you want to keep it for yourself!" Xian Fu continued to drink wine and started to play rogue.

Lin Shiqing, who was at the side, was stunned. "Oh my god! Since when could red-crowned cranes speak? It was actually a wine mongrel?" 

But despite her confusion, she still opened her backpack and placed the food on the table. There were sauced duck, fried meatballs, and all sorts of other food.

The familiar immortal was unhappy. "Lin Bei, you didn't bring food when we were drinking, but now you're taking it out!" 

Lin Bei was stunned, and when he came back to his senses, the table was already empty.

"Second Brother, I have two more scallion pancakes. Why don't you eat them all?" Lin Shiqing took out two large pieces of flatbread from the backpack in front of her chest, then handed them to Lin Bei.

Lin Bei handed one back to her and said, "Let's eat together! You must be hungry too, right?" 

Lin Shiqing's eyes reddened, and she nodded her head vigorously.

The two finished eating, but Lin Bei was still hungry. "Where can I find something to eat at this time?" 

"In the kitchen!" Lin Shiqing replied without hesitation.