Douluo Continent: From Seven Treasure Glazed Tile to Crescent Moon's Solemnity

Chapter 223 It's Time to Leave

Shui Yingcang gritted his teeth and said, "In that case... I'll have to trouble you, Teacher Ning. But I hope your actions won't have any negative impact on Bing'er's mother's remains."

Clearly, the reason he didn't agree immediately was because he was afraid that Ning Feiliu's method of allowing them to see Shui Bing'er's mother was to do something to Shui Bing'er's mother's remains.

Ning Feiliu sighed, thinking to himself that it sounded as if he had some kind of bad taste for dead people.

And what's best for you is to be able to see the souls of your loved ones.

Although... because of the cheat-like tasks, he will receive rewards after accumulating tasks over time.

But ultimately, he doesn't need to be too insistent on completing this order.

He could help others, since the request was for a hundred undead, not necessarily for Shui Bing'er and her family to fulfill their wish.

However, Shui Yingcang and the others' attitudes weren't particularly bad, and besides, this was Shui Bing'er's wish.

Ning Feiliu had a good impression of Shui Bing'er; she was a gentle girl with a bit of strength.

It's hard not to like this kind of personality.

"Uncle, please rest assured, this process will not touch...Aunt's remains at all," Ning Feiliu said calmly.

Shui Yingcang was immediately relieved, but he also noticed the change in Ning Feiliu's attitude.

So he quickly said, "I'm sorry, Professor Ning... I was just a little worried. I'm very grateful for your concern and help."

"Teacher Ning, Dad didn't mean anything bad," Shui Bing'er quickly and cautiously said.

Ning Feiliu smiled gently and said, "It's alright, I can understand how Uncle feels. Let's go."

He wasn't the kind of "young master" who would throw a tantrum at the slightest inconvenience, and he didn't even think that someone was courting death if they ignored him or treated him differently.

With such a strong sense of violence, how is he any different from Tang San?

Therefore, he couldn't just turn around and leave because of Shui Yingcang's bad attitude.

Of course, he didn't like being met with indifference. If Shui Yingcang's attitude had been any worse, he would have really just walked away.

"Thank you very much, Teacher Ning," Shui Yingcang and Mu Yunrou quickly replied gratefully.

Then, led by them, Ning Feiliu arrived at the back of the small hill behind the manor.

There is a cemetery here, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with plenty of sunlight; it looks quite nice.

Moreover, the vegetation here is clearly well-maintained, even more so than the gravesite of Ning Feiliu's deceased mother.

Shui Yingcang immediately stepped forward with Mu Yunrou and Shui Bing'er, placed the flowers in their hands in front of the tombstone, and said in a low voice, "Feng'er, Arou, Bing'er, and I have come to see you ahead of time."

"Mother……"

"Feng'er..."

Shui Bing'er and Mu Yunrou also stepped forward to say something to the tombstone.

Ning Feiliu didn't go up and disturb them directly, letting Shui Bing'er and the others "vent" a little.

After all, Shui Bing'er's mother, in her ghost form, couldn't actually hear them talking.

Isn't it just to let Shui Bing'er and the others "vent" their emotions?

"Alright..." After several minutes, Shui Yingcang finally composed himself and said to Ning Feiliu, "Next... we'll have to ask Teacher Ning for help."

The Spirit Blossom Flower only requires the person holding it to fall into the water, coupled with strong longing, to awaken the spirit they are longing for nearby.

"Next, all you need to do is... have the person holding the Spirit Blossom enter a river or stream," Ning Feiliu said. "Hold your breath, concentrate, and keep thinking of your deceased loved ones. Then you can summon their spirits."

There just happens to be a trickling river within the cemetery.

"Bing'er, you do it. As I said before, the one who tied the knot must untie it," Ning Feiliu said, looking at Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er recalled the memory of her mother's passing before her death, when her naivety led to her mother not being able to see her one last time and leaving with regret, and felt unbearable pain in her heart.

Therefore, she cannot forgive herself.

Now that she has a chance to make up for her regrets, she... will no longer be timid!

So she nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do anything to see my mother again."

"Now, holding the Spirit Blossom Flower, enter the stream," Ning Feiliu said immediately.

"Okay." Shui Bing'er immediately listened to Ning Feiliu's words, holding the Blooming Spirit Flower in her hands, and carefully entered the stream not far away.

The water soaked her clothes, but she was not afraid at all and went straight to the middle of the stream.

Ning Feiliu also came to the stream and said softly, "Sit cross-legged and let the flowing water wash away your distracting thoughts..."

Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged in the water, letting the flowing water wash over her body. At this moment, the Blooming Spirit Flower in her hand emitted a pink light, and Shui Bing'er truly felt that many distracting thoughts in her heart were miraculously and slowly being cleared away.

"In my heart... I'm thinking about the person I want to see," Ning Feiliu said again.

Shui Bing'er's mind began to replay... her few remaining memories of her mother and her longing for her mother.

To be honest... she had almost forgotten what her mother looked like, since her mother was only in her memories before she was two years old.

But as the blooming spirit flower released its pink light, her mother's face became clearer and clearer in her hazy memory!

"Mom! I want to see you again! Dad, Rou's mom, and I all really want to see you!" Shui Bing'er shouted excitedly.

Then the next moment...

The Spirit Blossom she held in her hands burst forth with an even brighter light once more.

The Blooming Spirit Flower suddenly vanished. A gentle breeze blew by, and countless petals seemed to be ignited by flames, releasing pink flame light, but in an instant they turned into ashes and disappeared into the air.

At last……

"Bing'er, Ah Cang... Xiao Rou..."

A familiar voice appeared amidst the incredulous gazes of Shui Yingcang, Mu Yunrou, and Shui Bing'er.

Along with that, a phantom image of a young woman whose face bore a resemblance to Shui Bing'er appeared before them.

"mom!"

"Feng'er!"

……

Immediately, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yingcang, and Mu Yunrou looked excitedly at the spirit of Ling Feng'er summoned by the Spirit Blossom Flower, their faces filled with joy.

Ning Feiliu smiled gently.

Although he helps people mostly to complete tasks and get rewards, sometimes... the feeling of helping others and seeing them find happiness is quite nice.

He watched as Shui Bing'er's family reunited. Like Dugu Bo's family, they hadn't seen each other for a long time and were separated by life and death. Naturally, they had endless things to say to each other.

Especially Shui Bing'er, her biggest regret was that Ling Feng'er wanted to see her before she died, but she didn't go to see her.

Now that she can make up for her regrets, she naturally has a lot to say to her mother—apologies, words of dependence, and expressions of joy.

Ning Feiliu simply watched all this with a smile, without disturbing the proceedings.

He didn't notice that the remaining Spirit Blossoms in Shui Bing'er's hand, in her excitement, fell to the side of the stream.

Several of the Spirit Blossom seeds were quietly sown.

But even if Ning Feiliu knew, she wouldn't really care.

After all, the Spirit Blossom Flower itself doesn't have much effect, unlike the Immortal Herb, which can enhance a person's potential and strength.

So let him plant the seeds, he doesn't really care.

And so, Shui Bing'er's family was reunited in joy and excitement.

However, after Shui Bing'er and her family had been talking for more than ten minutes, Shui Bing'er suddenly turned to Ling Feng'er, smiled, and looked at Ning Feiliu, saying, "Mom... this is Teacher Ning. He's the one who brought us together again."

Ning Feiliu was taken aback for a moment, but still smiled politely and nodded to Ling Feng'er, saying, "Hello, Auntie, I am Bing'er's teacher."

"Hello, Teacher Ning." However, while Ling Feng'er was subtly looking at Ning Feiliu, she also glanced at her daughter beside her, as if she had noticed something.

……

The effects of the Spirit Blossom Flower are temporary, but for Ling Feng'er, being able to see her daughter, husband, and friends again was already quite satisfying.

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yingcang were still somewhat reluctant to part.

But there's nothing we can do; the Spirit Blossom Flower is only effective for a limited time.

Moreover, excessive use can damage the soul essence of the undead.

Using it once a year will not cause any problems; on the contrary, it will nourish the soul itself.

Therefore, Ning Feiliu did not support them continuing to use the Spirit Blossom Flower to maintain the existence of Ling Feng'er's spirit, even though he had dozens of Spirit Blossom Flowers with him.

Shui Bing'er and the others were not unreasonable people, so they naturally wouldn't force Ning Feiliu.

only……

"Teacher Ning, there's no time like the present. How about we have a simple meal at my humble abode tonight?" Shui Yingcang said to Ning Feiliu with a smile.

He didn't mention that it was inconvenient to receive guests because tomorrow was Ling Feng'er's death anniversary.

After all, because of Ning Feiliu, he was reunited with his deceased wife across the divide between life and death.

He's so happy right now, there's nothing inconvenient about it.

Ning Feiliu smiled slightly, unable to refuse such hospitality, and said without any modesty, "Then please allow me to stay for a dinner at your esteemed residence. Thank you for your hospitality, Uncle."

"Not at all..." Mu Yunrou said with a smile, "I'll tell the servants to prepare right away. There's still a lot of seafood in the cold storage."

"By the way, Teacher Ning, it will be dark by the time we finish dinner. How about this, you can stay here for the night. You and Bing'er are the same age, so you can have a good chat." She said with a smile.

Shui Bing'er's pretty face immediately turned bright red.

Ning Feiliu chuckled and said, "It's alright, I'll be back soon."

Although Shui Bing'er's manor is located in the suburbs of Tianshui City near a small mountain, it is not outside of Tianshui City.

He will definitely make it in time.

"How can this be..." Shui Yingcang understood and quickly offered his help.

With a simple pull and tug, they returned to the manor.

Meanwhile... Shuiyue'er had already returned.

"Sister, Dad, Mom, and... Teacher Ning?" Shui Yue'er looked at them with some confusion and asked.

"Moon! Let's treat Teacher Ning to a simple meal tonight," Shui Yingcang said with a smile.

Ning Feiliu did not refuse to dine at the Shui residence, and Shui Yingcang was generous enough to have a sumptuous dinner prepared.

This left Ning Feiliu speechless. The main problem was that a dinner for just a few people had resulted in a long table of dishes, totaling more than seventy, which was truly extravagant and wasteful.

Although he comes from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he wouldn't do something like having a few people eat more than seventy dishes.

The Ning family's previous family banquets were never this wasteful; there were less than ten people in the family, and only about thirty dishes on the table.

Only on major festivals of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would they put on such a grand display, justifying their waste of time.

This also shows how happy Ning Feiliu was after helping Shui Bing'er and her family see Ling Feng'er again.

After the meal, Ning Feiliu did not intend to stay overnight at the Shui Mansion.

"...Teacher Ning, are you really not staying?" Shui Yingcang said with some regret.

"I've already troubled you quite a bit today... Thank you for your kindness, Uncle." Ning Feiliu chuckled and politely declined.

"Alright then..." Shui Yingcang said immediately, "But Teacher Ning, you can come and visit often when you have time. Our Shui family's doors will always be open for Teacher Ning."

After saying that, he smiled and said to Shui Bing'er, "Bing'er, see your teacher off."

"Okay..." Shui Bing'er said shyly, stepping forward. "Teacher Ning, let me see you out."

"Okay." Ning Feiliu smiled slightly and did not refuse again.

Then, led by Shui Bing'er, he arrived at the entrance of the manor.

However... Mu Yunrou, who had been silent and staying by her husband's side, noticed her own daughter, Shui Yue'er, and her eyes seemed to hold a hint of envy.

No one noticed this.

Is it...

Mu Yunrou sighed, her feelings complicated.

After all, Ning Feiliu is so outstanding, and she is actually about the same age as Yue'er.

Therefore, this situation is quite reasonable.

only……

One is her own daughter, the other is her stepdaughter and her best friend's daughter...

She felt somewhat powerless.

……

The matter concerning Shui Bing'er's mother was just a minor incident.

After that, Ning Feiliu continued to attend classes peacefully at Tianshui Academy, and also wandered around Tianshui City.

Then, in this way, it was his second month at Tianshui Academy and his third month in Tianshui City.

He suddenly sensed it...

"I've successfully checked in," Ning Feiliu said with a heart full of joy.

This was a unique telepathic connection he made after he began his mission to travel the northern border of the continent.

You can sense whether he has successfully checked off his travels at a certain place. Once he has, he can leave that place and travel to the next place.

After realizing that he had successfully checked in, he went directly to find Leng Hanxue, the dean of Tianshui Academy.

Facing Leng Hanxue, the dean of Tianshui Academy, Ning Feiliu said bluntly, "Dean... I think it's time for me to leave here."

(End of this chapter)