Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

"Huang Man'er, your brother needs to rest. Under these circumstances, we shouldn't disturb him, right?"

After thinking it over, Xu Longxiang felt that he should let Xu Fengnian rest well, considering his longing for Xu Fengnian and his desire for Xu Fengnian to get some rest.

"Okay, I'll come again tomorrow. Dad, I'll be going now."

"Okay, let's go."

The next morning, Xu Fengnian knocked on Hyuga Hoshino's door. Hyuga Hoshino waved and the door opened by itself. Xu Fengnian looked and saw that no one had opened the door. He exclaimed, "It's really good to have true qi. I can open the door without using my hands."

"You don't even need to walk."

Hyuga Hoshino, still sitting cross-legged, floated up from the bed and drifted in front of Xu Fengnian. "What is it?"

"Want to go fishing?"

"I call myself a fishing master, so I'm naturally interested. Remember to prepare some fruit, especially grapes."

"No problem, it's just a little bit of fruit."

Xu Fengnian paused, stopping his steps as he was about to call out to Xuan Yuan Qingfeng and Nangong Pushe. "Please call them too."

Hinata Hoshino nodded. Whether or not to fish, Hinata Hoshino didn't care. The key was that the character who was about to appear was so low that he couldn't see his toes. He hoped that Yu Youwei was from the book and not the TV series version. Otherwise, it would be really disappointing if the football turned into a fried egg.

Hinata Hoshino drifted toward Nangong Pushe's room with a smile, and it was rare that she could resist.

Chapter 329 The Competitive Bluebird, Head Bowed, Feet Hidden

Hinata Hoshino waved his hand and the door latch opened naturally. Nangong Pushe, who was sleeping fully clothed, jumped off the bed after hearing the door open, raised his twin swords, and looked at the doorway warily.

"who is it?"

"It's me, Zhang Xingye, whom I met yesterday."

"So it was you. But there's no reason for you to barge into my room so early in the morning."

"Your opportunity has arrived. Don't you want to go to Tingchao Pavilion to read?"

"Of course I want to, do you have a solution?"

"Xu Fengnian is calling us to go fishing. There will be an opportunity soon. It depends on whether you can seize it."

Hinata Hoshino shrugged at Nangong Pushe, went to Xuanyuan Qingfeng's house, knocked on the door, and Xuanyuan Qingfeng opened the door with a yawn.

"Why is it so early today?"

Do I usually get up very late when I'm with you?

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng rolled his eyes at Hyuga Hoshino, "What's your cultivation level? What's mine? You don't need to sleep, but I don't."

"Someone has invited Xu Fengnian to the Zijin Tower to see the most beautiful courtesan. Would you like to go along?"

“You go if you want, I can’t leave that kind of place.”

"Alright, you can practice the Five Thunder Palm on your own. Your cultivation level is really too low."

"Okay, go back early."

Perhaps because he was under less pressure, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng looked full of youthful energy. He stretched and went back to sleep for a nap.

Hinata Hoshino shrugs – what a great show! How can we not go see it?

Hinata Hoshino arrived at the lakeside, but Xu Fengnian had not yet come. Qingniao, the head maid of Xu Fengnian's Wutong Courtyard, was already waiting by the lake. "Are you Qingniao? The daughter of the Gun Immortal Wang Xiu?"

Having her identity exposed, Qingniao showed no expression. "Yes."

How much of your marksmanship did you inherit from your father?

"I do not know."

Hyuga Hoshino made a grasping motion in the air, and the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear appeared, which he tossed to Aokiji.

The bluebird instinctively caught it and exclaimed, "Great gun!"

"Can you dance?"

"Yes, but not now."

"Then it's yours. One day you can wield it and show it to me right away."

Qingniao nodded, looking at the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear in her hand. She was reluctant to put it down, but she still needed to conceal her identity and skills from Xu Fengnian.

Some people were at a loss; they couldn't just throw it into the lake and then try to retrieve it.

Hongshu, the head maid from Xu Fengnian's courtyard, came to the lakeside carrying a plate of fruit. "Oh! It looks like you've run into some trouble. Do you need my help?"

"Thank you."

Bluebird paused for a moment, then nodded in response to Sweet Potato. After Sweet Potato took the Dragon's Gallbladder Silver Spear, Bluebird thanked him.

Hinata Hoshino looked at the plate, which was full of grapes, and felt that Xu Fengnian was being a bit too sensible.

Are there any other fruits?

"Of course there are more. The young master instructed that these are what Mr. Zhang wanted, so there are more grapes than usual."

Hyuga Hoshino nodded. "Xu Fengnian is quite shrewd."

Watching Sweet Potato's departing figure, Hinata Hoshino scratched his cheek. Xu Fengnian was quite the ladies' man; she was graceful and elegant, with a captivating presence. The hair ornament on her head remained still, but her body swayed slightly.

Even after the sweet potato was gone, the unique fragrance that attracted butterflies and bees lingered on it.

Hinata Hoshino gestured for Aoki to sit down, but Aoki shook her head, "I'm a maid, and there's no place for me here."

"This is simple."

Hinata Hoshino waved his hand, and a small sapling broke through the ground next to the recliner, forming a wooden stool. "Sit down, we still have some time, let's play a game."

Bluebird then sat down. Hinata Hoshino picked up a grape and placed it on the table beside him. Hinata Hoshino beckoned, and the tree branch reappeared, turning into two pairs of chopsticks.

He handed the bluebird a pair of chopsticks. "You and I will use these chopsticks as double guns to snatch this grape. We can only use techniques, how about it?"

"it is good."

"start."

The chopsticks in the bluebird's hand moved swiftly and fell straight for the grapes. Hyuga Hoshino's chopsticks got stuck between the bluebird's falling chopsticks. With a single force, he pushed the chopsticks outward and deflected the bluebird's chopsticks.

Right by the lake in the Northern Liang Royal Palace, a girl named Qingniao, who claimed to be a maid and was the daughter of a spear immortal, and Hinata Hoshino engaged in a fierce struggle over a grape using chopsticks.

Bluebird's gaze grew increasingly determined as he stared intently at the grapes before him. Hinata Hoshino chuckled; Bluebird was really into it, though his expression was rather amusing.

Bluebird and Hinata Hoshino's chopsticks moved swiftly across the table, like nimble snakes.

The bluebird seized the opportunity and accurately picked up the grape with fluid and agile movements. It was clear that it was using spear techniques, thrusting, picking, and parrying—the three key techniques of spear fighting, which the bluebird used with consummate skill.

As the daughter of the Gun Immortal and a rare master of the gun, Qingniao possesses both the luck of the gun path and the luck of the Gun Immortal Wang Xiu. Her own talent is also extraordinary, making her truly blessed.

As time went on, a layer of cold sweat gradually appeared on Qingniao's forehead. Even without using true energy and other powers, how could Qingniao possibly be a match for Hyuga Hoshino based solely on his techniques?

Bluebird and Hinata Hoshino's chopsticks danced and clashed in the air, sometimes attacking each other, sometimes skillfully dodging.

The bluebird's aura began to become somewhat disordered, because it could sense someone approaching. Due to its identity as a death warrior and a maid, the bluebird was unwilling to reveal its strength.

However, her identity as the daughter of the Gun Immortal Wang Xiu and a genius girl in the art of gunplay gave her the idea of ​​a decisive battle.

Qingniao looked up and noticed that Minister Nangong had arrived first, and that she could not sense Xu Fengnian's presence for the time being. Qingniao continued to engage in the small battlefield in front of her.

At first, Nangong Pushe thought it was just a small game and didn't pay much attention. Out of boredom and wanting to pass the time, Nangong Pushe watched the two people's chopsticks-grape-grabbing battle.

Minister Nangong's expression gradually turned serious. Drawn by the chopsticks-grabbing frenzy, he approached to watch.

Nangong Pushe's mind was gradually drawn to the game. The bluebird was clearly using spear techniques, which surprised Nangong Pushe. In the past few decades, the only famous spear master was the spear immortal Wang Xiu.

Upon realizing this, Nangong Pushe secretly marveled at the unfathomable depths of the Northern Liang Royal Palace. Then, she noticed the beads of sweat on Qingniao's forehead and realized that Qingniao was at a disadvantage.

They began to shift their gaze to Hinata Hoshino's chopsticks, which moved swiftly like the wind, silently like the forest, sweeping like fire, and unpredictably like the shadows.

However, Nangong Pushe's evaluation of Hyuga Hoshino Kusa was that it had the shadow of swords and spears, as well as the traces of fists and feet. It could be said that he used every means possible, and there was not even a trace of connection between his moves.

Minister Nangong watched, somewhat mesmerized, occasionally letting out a gasp of surprise, "How could they change their moves like that!"

Qingniao found Nangong Pushe rather annoying; he was simply bothering her.

Hinata Hoshino shook her head, "You're too impatient! Calm down!"

The two words calmed Qingniao's mind, and she gradually regained her composure. Her moves were no longer as chaotic as before, and she made her moves calmly and steadily, showing signs of being able to withstand Hyuga Hoshino's attack.

Qingniao realized that she had made a breakthrough, breaking through the bottleneck that had bound her for many years, and her marksmanship had reached a new level.

Hinata Hoshino quickened her attack and snatched the grapes before Aokiji could react.

Bluebird knew he had lost, but he had no regrets. He stood up and bowed respectfully to Hyuga Hoshino, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I am deeply grateful."

Hinata Hoshino's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Then, would you be willing to repay me with your body?"

"I……"

Seeing the bluebird hesitate to speak, Hinata Hoshino said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter. I can wait for the day you're willing to do it."

"There won't be any."

"You underestimate Xu Xiao and Xu Fengnian. Fine, since offering yourself in return won't work, then feed me grapes."

Bluebird nodded, picked up a grape, peeled it, and fed it to Hinata Hoshino. Hinata Hoshino ate the grape and then ate a little more, which brought a slight blush to Bluebird's clean face.

Years of martial arts practice, especially spear fighting, have left her with many calluses on her fingers.

The taste probably won't be good; I wonder if Qingniao was thinking about grapes or something else.

After putting away the Gentian Silver Spear that Hyuga Hoshino had given to Aokiji, Hongshu returned to the lakeside with other fruits. There she saw Aokiji feeding Hyuga Hoshino grapes, the kind that had already been peeled. Aokiji's fingernails were already tinged with purple, and there was a pile of grape skins.

Xu Fengnian, Xu Longxiang, Jiang Ni, and Lao Huang came to the lakeside and saw the bluebird feeding Hyuga Hoshino. Watching the sweet potato, Xu Fengnian realized that the bluebird must have done it voluntarily. Suddenly, Xu Fengnian felt a bittersweet feeling, as if his younger sister had grown up and was about to get married.

Xu Fengnian inexplicably felt that Hinata Hoshino's hair was a bit yellow, and that he should still be able to ride the Ghost Fire.

"Hey, the persimmons are here!"

"It is the Crown Prince, not a persimmon."

"It doesn't matter, it's about the same."

"Very different!"

Hyuga Hoshino ignored Xu Fengnian's subsequent roar, picked up the fishing rod and changed the curved hook to a straight hook. Xu Fengnian was surprised. Although the historical background was different, some allusions still existed, such as "willing ones take the bait".

"You mean, there will be clues about the assassination attempt outside the city today?"