His cooking is so delicious that he's become the darling of the entire cultivation world.

Chapter 160 Spirit

The soft moonlight bathed Qingyun Peak.

This makes the ethereal mountain even more mysterious and enigmatic.

Two figures, one tall and one short, squatted at the only entrance to Qingyun Peak.

Chu Ziming squatted on the ground, throwing stones with his head down, in silence.

Little White's purple eyes gazed inside, its tiny white paws reaching forward, only to be blocked by an invisible barrier.

"Chu Ziming? Xiaobai?"

A soft, sweet voice, filled with surprise, rang out.

Chu Ziming and Xiaobai stood up instantly upon hearing the sound.

Upon seeing Yun Ci running towards them, the boy outside the barrier's eyes lit up.

Chu Ziming opened his mouth, wanting to laugh, but didn't.

Yun Ci, who had run over, was taken aback when she saw it.

They then continued charging forward.

The tall, aloof man behind him watched the boy's actions and removed the barrier.

His indifferent gaze didn't look anywhere else, but only kept staring at the small figure running away into the distance.

"Chu mi"

Xiao Bai rushed over and jumped into Yun Ci's arms, feeling the warmth, and closed her eyes.

The young boy smiled and gently stroked the white animal's fur while holding it.

Chu Ziming also walked over, and his eyes immediately reddened when he saw Yun Ci's pale face.

He had so much to say, so many questions to ask, and he felt so weak...

He wanted to ask Yun Ci if she would look down on him for not being strong enough, and he wanted to tell Yun Ci that he would definitely cultivate diligently and protect her...

Chu Ziming opened his mouth.

"Yun Ci..."

Yun Ci looked up at Chu Ziming, a smile spreading across her fair and bright face. She said softly.

"We go home."

Seeing Yun Ci's smiling face, Chu Ziming's heart calmed down instantly, and he nodded heavily.

"Well, let's go home."

Let's go home together.

Yun Ci blinked, nodded her little head, took out the Nine Heavens Travel Book and pen, and wrote down the location.

A second before leaving, Yun Ci looked up slightly but didn't see the person. She assumed that the person had left after she saw him off.

After the boy's figure disappeared.

Above the building, a cold and aloof figure left the window.

......

Back mountain.

Upon seeing Yun Ci suddenly appear, Hei Zi in the courtyard immediately stood up.

Upon seeing Hei Zi, Yun Ci was taken aback. "Hei Zi, aren't you asleep yet?"

His dark eyes reflected Yun Ci's figure, and he shook his head. "I'm worried about you."

Upon hearing this, Yun Ci gave an embarrassed smile.

"I'm sorry, Kuroko, I made you worry."

Hei Zi walked over and saw the lingering redness and swelling on Yun Ci's forehead, as well as the wrinkles and dust on his white disciple's robe. A dark glint flashed in his black eyes.

When she looked up, Hei Zi had already suppressed the emotions in her eyes. Her dark eyes looked at Yun Ci, her stern face showing concern. "Do you want me to put an ice pack on it? I'm going to..."

Yun Ci was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant. "No need, no need. It doesn't hurt much anymore. It's getting late, Hei Zi, you should get some rest too."

That idiot is acting strange; he needs to ask him.

Hei Zi looked at Yun Ci for a while, then nodded, "Okay."

Yun Ci picked up the little ginseng who was sleeping on a small stool.

"Waaaaah, little daddy..."

Yun Ci was taken aback, then looked down and realized it was the little ginseng talking in its sleep. She hugged it even tighter; its soft, white face was exquisitely beautiful.

*

Return to the room.

Yun Ci placed the little ginseng on the small bed.

Cover the little ginseng and the little black cat with a blanket.

Little Bai nuzzled Yun Ci with its little head and then jumped onto the small bed.

The room fell silent for a moment, and neither of the two boys uttered a word.

Yun Ci changed out of her dirty clothes and went to bed wearing a soft undergarment.

"Tell me about it."

Yun Ci sat on the bed, her clear eyes looking at Chu Ziming.

Chu Ziming also got into bed, and the two young boys sat facing each other.

Because the windows were covered with paper, much less moonlight was coming into the room.

Only the other person's eyes were bright.

Chu Ziming rubbed his head. He had a lot to say and a lot to ask Yun Ci.

He looked up at Yun Ci, a thousand words unspoken, but the first question he uttered was…

"Yun Ci, does your forehead still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

"Yun Ci, does your palm still hurt? Let me put some medicine on it for you..."

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

"Yun Ci, you..."

"Chu Ziming, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Yun Ci had a pale face, but her expression was extremely serious.

Chu Ziming paused for a moment, then chuckled twice, his laughter forced.

"It's alright, Yun Ci. Are you tired? We..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Ziming met Yun Ci's gaze, paused for a moment, and slowly suppressed his forced smile.

The boy lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. "Yun Ci, am I really that weak? I always said I would protect you, but I found that I couldn't do anything when it mattered. I... am too weak."

As he spoke, Chu Ziming lowered his head and closed his eyes.

He's really too weak.

Even if he risked his life, he couldn't save Yun Ci. How could he be so weak?

Chu Ziming clenched his fist.

"You stupid idiot."

Chu Ziming was taken aback, looked up at Yun Ci, then turned his face away, muttering under his breath, "That stinky Yun Ci, talking about me again..."

Yun Ci stepped forward and took Chu Ziming's hand.

In the darkness, the boy's eyes were bright and clear.

“Chu Zimo,” Yun Ci said.

"Well, what happened?"

Why are my hands so cold?

Chu Ziming frowned and instead grasped Yun Ci's hand.

Take Yunci's other hand and warm them together.

Yun Ci's hand was being held, her bright eyes looking at Chu Ziming.

"Chu Ziming, it doesn't have to be you protecting me; I can protect you too. It doesn't have to be you being nice to me; I can be nice to you too. We're friends, and I want to protect you and be nice to you as well."

The hand-warming action suddenly stopped.

Chu Ziming instantly raised his head, looked at Yun Ci, and froze on the spot.

Yun Ci and Chu Ziming exchanged glances and continued talking.

"Chu Ziming, I know this world is one where strength speaks, so I've come to terms with it. I used to dislike cultivation, only thinking about earning spirit stones, but I don't want you to be the only one protecting me; I want to protect you too. You're exceptionally good, exceptionally powerful. In my heart, you're more powerful and better than anyone else!"

That idiot isn't weak at all!

Upon hearing this, Chu Ziming stared at Yun Ci, stunned for a long time.

Just when Yun Ci thought that this idiot had gone mad.

Chu Ziming suddenly burst into tears.

"Waaaaah... Really? Yun Ci, you really think I'm the most powerful, the best? But I couldn't save you, waaaaah..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Ci patted Chu Ziming to comfort him, while raising her little face with a touch of pride, and said...

"Oh, don't cry, don't cry. Of course! The reason we can't beat those people is because we're still young. They've all lived for hundreds or thousands of years. If we cultivate hard in the future, we'll definitely become stronger!"

Chu Ziming nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

Correct.

He is not weak; he has never been weak.

Because Yun Ci said he was amazing.

Yun Ci said he was amazing, and that was enough.

Looking at Yun Ci's proud and adorable little face, Chu Ziming's eyes regained their usual confidence, even becoming more radiant.

"Yun Ci, didn't you say you wanted to see all the beautiful scenery in the world? I will definitely become a weapon refiner even more skilled than my master!"

Chu Ziming's gaze was confident.

Yun Ci nodded emphatically, "Yes! I definitely will."

Chu Ziming spoke excitedly about the future.

"I will earn lots of spirit stones. You like golden carriages, you like spirit stones, whatever you like, I will buy it all for you."

"Yun Ci, from now on, I'll accompany you to see all the beautiful scenery in the world, how about it?"

Yun Ci was stunned for a moment.

Chu Ziming snorted, "I don't care, I'll go wherever you go, but you can't leave me behind."

He wants to be with Yun Ci for the rest of his life!

"Yun Ci..."

"Okay, okay, I know."

"Hehe, Yun Ci, does your head still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore."

"Hey, why is there blood at the corner of your mouth, you stupid idiot..."

"Don't cry, don't cry, I'm fine, look, I'm perfectly alright..."

"..."

“Yun Ci”.

"what's wrong?"

"Hehe, it's nothing, I just wanted to call you."

"You stupid idiot?"