Wedding ceremony tomorrow

Chapter 106 Unexpected Changes and Killing Intent

A gentle breeze was blowing.

That tall and slender figure, bathed in the bright sunlight, with her dress fluttering and ponytail flying, exuded youthful vitality and beauty.

Luo Qingfeng quickly went to greet him.

He suddenly noticed that the girl's expression was off, and his heart sank.

The nightingale came to him, her face grim.

Luo Qingfeng looked at her quietly, waiting for her explanation, without urging her.

No matter what happens, he must remain calm.

Nightingale's eyes reddened, and her voice choked as she said, "I didn't get any merit points, and I was even reprimanded and punished. You didn't give me any reward either."

Luo Qingfeng reached out and grasped her hand, trying his best to remain calm, and asked, "What happened?"

Nightingale's eyes welled with tears of grievance as she said, "They said I revealed the mission plan to you before I even went to Ningguo Mansion, violating the academy and team rules. The situation is very serious, so they won't give me any reward and will punish me instead. You joined the Wind Team after receiving the mission, and you didn't report it to the academy beforehand, so there's no chance of a reward either..."

Luo Qingfeng paused for a moment, then raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, gently comforting her, "It's okay, don't cry, we'll think of another way."

The nightingale cried, "I'm sorry, it's my fault..."

Luo Qingfeng gently pulled her into his arms and said, "What are you saying? If anyone is useless, it's the man who's useless. It's me who's useless, making you suffer."

Upon hearing this, the nightingale cried even harder.

Luo Qingfeng looked up and suddenly saw a familiar figure standing at the bridgehead.

Tang Wu stood there, looking at him with a guilty expression. When he looked at her, she walked over and said, "Ah Feng, Ah Ying, I want to ask, have you offended Yuan Tong and Deacon Sun Changshan?"

Upon hearing these two names, Luo Qingfeng's gaze turned cold.

That's it!

Tang Wu walked over and said, "When I went to the Rewards Department, they were there too. Although Aying's matter was indeed somewhat against the rules, it wasn't actually that serious. Similar things have happened before, and the rewards and merit points were never reduced. Moreover, when I went back to the academy to inquire this morning, several teachers said there was no problem. After all, we did complete this case, and we eliminated the demons, and two of them at that. Afeng, you are the biggest contributor; you can't possibly go without a reward..."

At this point, she frowned again and said, "However, when I went there at noon, Steward Zhang from the Rewards Department immediately said very seriously that A-Ying had violated the rules. Teacher Yuan Tong and Steward Sun Changshan were also there and said that if such violations were not punished, it would kill many disciples... They said it was very serious, not only would they not give A-Feng a reward, but they would also not give A-Ying merit points, and they would also punish A-Ying with one hundred taels of silver."

Luo Qingfeng's face was cold, and he clenched his fists.

Tang Wu looked at him with a face full of guilt and said, "A-Feng, I'm sorry... I've already argued my case and even gone to several teachers, but it was no use. Teacher Jiang secretly told me that it must be because A-Ying offended Teacher Yuan Tong."

The nightingale trembled, not from sadness, but from anger.

She wanted to tell the story, but then lowered her head, unsure how to begin.

There was a long silence.

Luo Qingfeng regained his composure and said, "Captain, it's alright, it's not your fault. If the reward is gone, it's gone. I'll think of another way."

Tang Wu sighed and said, "The Rewards Department has already stamped it, and the outcome of this mission cannot be changed."

Then she added, "Aying was punished with one hundred taels of silver, which I have already paid on her behalf. This is what you deserve, and it is my personal compensation to you. As for the other merit points, alas, there is nothing I can do about it."

Nightingale wiped away her tears and said, "Captain, it's alright, this has nothing to do with you. I'll return the hundred taels of silver to you."

Tang Wu shook her head and said, "Please don't mention returning it. If you say that, I'll feel even more ashamed. Consider this hundred taels as a reward for A-Feng. This mission was only completed thanks to A-Feng, and a hundred taels is already very little. I don't have anything else to offer, and I already feel very guilty. If you still don't accept this hundred taels, then I won't have the face to continue as the team leader."

The nightingale, hearing her say this, said nothing more.

Luo Qingfeng did not refuse again and said, "Thank you, Captain."

Tang Wu gave a wry smile, and before she could say anything more, she shook her head and said, "You guys chat, I'll go first. I'll go find the other stewards and ask if there's any other compensation."

After saying that, she turned and walked away quickly.

On the stone bridge, the two silently watched her back, neither of them saying a word.

The nightingale looked dazed and lost.

What I had been so hoping for and looking forward to, which I thought would be resolved today, has all fallen through.

Luo Qingfeng held her hand and gently comforted her, "Sister Nightingale, it's alright. We just need more merit points. We can do another mission next time. As for the silver, I'll earn it back."

The nightingale lowered its head and remained silent.

The two stood silently on the bridge for a while before parting ways and returning to their respective courtyards.

Luo Qingfeng went to the training ground, entered an empty courtyard, closed the door, took out the Demon-Slaying Blade, and began practicing his swordsmanship.

"Whoosh!"

A silver moon blade flashed out, instantly splitting the wooden figure in front in two.

He raised the broken sword in his hand again and slashed at another wooden figure. All the anger in his heart was now transformed into the power that surged into the blade!

"Snapped!"

The wooden figure was torn to pieces by the exploding blades!

In the evening.

Luo Qingfeng sheathed his sword, washed it by the well, and then went directly to the library.

Once inside, Grandma Ning remained leaning against the wall, resting with her eyes closed.

Luo Qingfeng didn't say anything and went straight up the stairs.

Granny Ning opened her eyes, frowned slightly, and asked, "Young man, what's wrong with you?"

She could clearly sense that something was off about the young man's aura.

Is she trying to grope the woman after discovering she's being lied to?

Luo Qingfeng turned his head and said, "I have something to discuss with Senior Bai."

Grandma Ning didn't say anything more.

Luo Qingfeng went straight to the sixth floor.

At this moment, Bai Ruofei was sitting in front of the window on the sixth floor, looking at the "Thousand Illusions Disguise Technique" manual that he was copying down.

Luo Qingfeng walked to her side and said, "Senior Bai..."

Bai Ruofei raised her head but did not speak.

Luo Qingfeng recounted the mission and the events of the day to her, then asked, "Senior Bai, do you have any other ideas on how to get her to come over?"

Bai Ruofei seemed to ponder for a moment, then shook her head slightly: "I can't control what happens in the Southern Courtyard."

Luo Qingfeng paused for a moment, then looked at her and said, "Alright, then I hope that Senior Bai can give me the three pieces of gold tomorrow. I need them now, I really need them."

Bai Ruofei glanced at him again, took out three black objects from her sleeve, placed them on the table, and said calmly, "I don't have any gold, so I'll give you three pieces of Xuanjin first."

Luo Qingfeng was taken aback. He looked at the Xuanjin on the table, hesitated for a moment, then took only one piece and said, "One piece is enough. There are plenty more."

The value of a piece of Xuanjin is far greater than that of three pieces of gold. Although he is poor, he cannot be too greedy.

"Thank you very much, Senior Bai!"

He didn't say anything more, put away the Xuanjin, and turned to leave.

Bai Ruofei silently watched his retreating figure as he went downstairs, her eyes flickering slightly.

After a while.

Granny Ning came up and said, "Miss, that boy has a murderous aura about him."

As she spoke, she glanced at the two remaining pieces of black gold on the table.

Bai Ruofei's gaze also fell upon the two pieces of black gold.

Granny Ning sighed softly and said, "Although that boy always takes advantage of Miss, he is actually a very good person. Moreover, the reason he takes advantage of Miss is because Miss is too charming. Ordinary people simply cannot resist her when they are around her. That boy's self-control is already very good."

Bai Ruofei lowered her head and continued to look at the cultivation manual on the table.

Granny Ning hesitated for a moment, then said, "Miss, are you sure you don't want to help him?"

Bai Ruofei said calmly, "He will handle it himself."

She paused, then added, "Isn't giving him the cultivation technique enough?"

Granny Ning glanced at her again and said, "Miss really values ​​that boy. Indeed, he does need some tempering to become sharper. If he always relies on others for everything, he'll never grow up."

Bai Ruofei paused for a moment, then said, "Go back tonight and bring some gold over."

Grandma Ning asked, "Really, or is it fake?"

Bai Ruofei frowned slightly, looked at her, and said, "Do you think I look like a liar?"

Granny Ning quickly replied, "Of course not! Anyone who dares to say that Miss is a fraud, I'll slap their head off!"

After saying that, he quickly retreated.

The sun is setting on the horizon.

When Luo Qingfeng arrived at the gate of the Demon Suppression Academy, Nightingale was already waiting there.

When the two met, they both managed a forced smile.

Neither of them wanted the other to worry.

"Sister Nightingale, I'll show you something good later."

Luo Qingfeng walked up to her and whispered.

The nightingale asked, "What good stuff?"

Luo Qingfeng glanced around and said, "Let's go home first."

The nightingale hummed in agreement, her gaze softening, and silently repeated in her heart: Yes, home...

The two walked down the street at dusk without saying another word.

"I'm going to buy some groceries."

As they passed the market, Nightingale went inside.

Luo Qingfeng followed silently behind.

The two bought some meat and vegetables, as well as a few apples, and left the market.

"Don't worry about the money, I have some savings."

The nightingale offered comfort.

Luo Qingfeng looked at her and asked, "Is this money saved up for Aya's medical treatment?"

Nightingale did not answer. After a while, she sighed and said, "A-Crow's illness cannot be cured for the time being. It will require many rare and expensive medicinal herbs."

Luo Qingfeng paused for a moment, then said, "Sister Nightingale, when we get back later, write down a list for me to see."

Nightingale turned to look at him and said, "You don't need to worry about it."

She naturally understood what he meant, but she knew better than anyone how difficult it would be to collect all those medicinal herbs.

It might not even be possible in a lifetime.

Luo Qingfeng said, "Of course I should worry about it. Why can't I worry about it?"

The nightingale said, "Why are you so concerned? Do you like that little girl?"

Luo Qingfeng said frankly, "Of course I like it."

The nightingale stopped and looked at him.

Luo Qingfeng quickly replied, "I treat her like a younger sister, of course I like her."

Nightingale snorted and continued walking, muttering, "Who knows if you really only want to treat her as a sister? Maybe, like Grandma said, you just want to..."

Luo Qingfeng asked, "What are you thinking about? What did Grandma say?"

Nightingale blushed, glared at him, and said, "I didn't say anything, so don't even think about it!"

Luo Qingfeng thought for a moment and guessed, "Both sisters?"

Nightingale paused, glaring at him. "So, Luo Qingfeng, you really did have this idea, didn't you?"

Luo Qingfeng shrugged and said, "I didn't, I just guessed casually."

Nightingale sneered, and just as she was about to speak, a familiar voice suddenly came from ahead: "Hey, Nightingale, are you going home?"

The two turned to look.

A man dressed in a blue robe with long, flowing hair walked over from the front, his face full of surprise.

This person's name is Wang Lin, and he was the captain of the Nightingale's previous team.

Luo Qingfeng naturally recognized him as well.

Back when he was still living at the Song family's house, this Captain Wang personally went to threaten him.

Nightingale was rather aloof upon seeing the other person, but still politely greeted him, "Senior Brother Wang."

Wang Lin approached, gave a wry smile, and said, "I used to call you captain, but now I can only call you senior brother. Nightingale, congratulations on joining the Wind Team. I heard that the Wind Team has two experts at the eighth level of the Open Heaven Realm. That's really impressive."

The nightingale said softly, "Thank you."

Wang Lin glanced at Luo Qingfeng beside her and laughed, "I really didn't expect that we all misjudged you back then. Junior Brother Luo, I haven't congratulated you on joining the Demon Suppression Academy yet."

Luo Qingfeng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Wang."

Wang Lin nodded, glanced at the two of them again, and said nothing more. He was about to leave when he suddenly stopped and said, "By the way, Nightingale, there's a mission in a couple of days. Do you want to participate?"

Just as Nightingale was about to refuse, he added, "It's within the city. The other party is a wealthy merchant, and I heard that anyone who just wants to go will be rewarded with five hundred taels of silver. If you successfully help him kill the demon in the manor, each person will receive an additional one hundred taels of gold. Of course, there will also be merit points as a reward."

Upon hearing this, Nightingale immediately stopped herself from uttering her refusal.

She thought for a moment and asked, "How many merit points will I get as a reward?"

Wang Lin thought for a moment and said, "It is said that the minimum is twenty points, and those with more merit will have their points increased."

The nightingale was immediately captivated.

She was just thirty merit points away from completing the mission and successfully leaving the South Courtyard.

Wang Lin looked at her and said, "We need six people in total, but only four have signed up so far. We estimate that we should have enough people by tomorrow."

Nightingale asked, "Who is the captain?"

Wang Lin said, "You know Zhou Minghui from the second team. She is at the seventh level of the Opening Heaven Realm. The others are all around the fifth level of the Opening Heaven Realm. They are all temporarily forming teams."

Nightingale's eyes flashed with wariness as she asked, "Is Yuan Fang there?"

"Yuan Fang?"

Wang Lin was taken aback upon hearing this, then laughed and said, "How could he possibly be there? He's the captain of the Divine Leopard Team, at the eighth level of the Open Heaven Realm. How could he possibly join such a temporary team?"

Upon hearing this, Nightingale was about to agree when she glanced at Luo Qingfeng beside her.

Luo Qingfeng asked, "Senior Brother Wang, can I join too?"

Wang Lin's face immediately showed a troubled expression, and he said, "Junior Brother Luo, I heard that you are from the North Academy. Although you can indeed join, I'm afraid it would be a little... inconvenient to report to the academy."

Luo Qingfeng nodded and said nothing more, "Okay, I was just asking casually."

Nightingale hesitated for a moment before saying, "Senior Brother Wang, I'm willing to join. Could you please tell Senior Sister Zhou for me?"

Wang Lin laughed and said, "Okay, I'll go tell her tonight. When you go to the hospital tomorrow, you can just sign the contract."

The nightingale said, "Thank you."

Wang Lin didn't say anything more and quickly left.

As the nightingale watched him walk away, her eyes flickered, and she said, "Let's go home."

After saying that, he walked towards the alley.

Luo Qingfeng followed behind, turned his head, glanced at the receding figure, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

The two quickly returned home.

Grandma went into the kitchen to add firewood and start a fire, while Aya helped pick vegetables.

Luo Qingfeng said, "Sister Nightingale, I'm going to my room to cultivate for a while."

Upon hearing this, the nightingale didn't ask any further questions, and said, "Then I'll call you from outside the window when the food is ready."

Luo Qingfeng nodded and went inside.

Lock the door and close the window.

By this time, the sun had set and night had fallen.

Luo Qingfeng sat cross-legged on the bed, calmed his mind, and focused his spirit. Then, his soul left his body and flew to the roof.

Then, it flew through the roof and out of the courtyard.

Having completed the long-distance flight and tracking mission the previous time, this time it was much easier.

Flying in mid-air, the streets and crowds below are clearly visible.

He quickly chased after Wang Lin in the direction he had left.

After a moment, I finally saw that familiar figure.

Wang Lin turned into a small alley, glanced back, then walked through the alley and onto another street.

He wandered around the nearby streets and alleys for a while before suddenly turning into a quiet alley and arriving at the door of a house.

Looking down from his vantage point, Luo Qingfeng could clearly see two large characters written on the gate of the mansion: Yuan Mansion.

really.

A cold glint appeared in his eyes as he slowly descended.

(End of this chapter)