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After hearing the words of the Nursemaid, the Snow Spirit Elder felt a surge of joy in his heart, but he maintained a calm demeanor, as if he were simply hungry after not having eaten enough that morning.
He slowly reached out his hand to grab the roasted meat on the tray. The Snow Spirit Fox, seeing him about to take the meat, felt an overwhelming sense of urgency. It quickly leaped onto the tray, positioning itself beside the delicious roasted meat. With a determined mindset, it used a secret technique it had just learned in its dreams last night—the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission—to convey its thoughts to Luo Bingbing, hoping she would come out and stop the meat-stealing Snow Spirit Elder.
Luo Bingbing was in her room reading when she suddenly heard a strange voice in her mind. "Master, come out quickly! The meat is being stolen."
Upon hearing this, Luo Bingbing thought to herself, "Who are you? Who are you calling Master?" But as soon as she pondered this, the Snow Spirit Fox already sensed her thoughts.
Immediately, the Snow Spirit Fox responded in her mind. "Master, I am the Snow Spirit Fox beside you!"
Upon hearing that voice claim to be her Snow Spirit Fox, Luo Bingbing became intrigued and quickly asked in her mind, "Are you that gluttonous Snow Spirit Fox? How can you speak human language?"
The Snow Spirit Fox hurriedly transmitted its response back to Luo Bingbing's mind. "Master, I can't speak your human language yet; I'm using our Spirit Fox Clan's unique secret technique that I just learned last night. I can't hold on much longer—please hurry out! That Old Man Snow Spirit is trying to steal my roasted meat!"
When Luo Bingbing heard that the Old Man was trying to take the roasted meat she had specially brought back for the Nursemaid, she felt furious. She immediately activated her Inner Strength and used her Ability to teleport next to the Nursemaid.
The Snow Spirit Elder attempted several times to take the roasted meat from the tray but was thwarted by the Snow Spirit Fox each time. After repeated failures, he lost his patience and quietly pressed on a pressure point of the Snow Spirit Fox, rendering it motionless. He thought he would finally be able to enjoy the fragrant roasted meat.
However, just as his hand reached for the tray and was about to grab the meat, Luo Bingbing suddenly appeared beside the Nursemaid and swiftly took away the roasted meat from the tray.
The Snow Spirit Elder watched in disbelief as what he had almost grasped was snatched away by this unexpected intruder. His anger flared up as he turned to shout at her without even looking at this sudden “savior.” But before he could start yelling, he heard Luo Bingbing's clear yet youthful voice.
"Old Man, how dare you steal this Princess's specially brought roasted meat for the Nursemaid! You must have lived too long and grown tired of life."
Neither the Nursemaid nor the Snow Spirit Elder had seen who had taken the roasted meat before, but upon hearing that voice now, they realized it was Luo Bingbing who had snatched away their prize.
Hearing the voice of Luo Bingbing, the Snow Spirit Elder quickly swallowed back the insults he had yet to utter and turned his head to look at Luo Bingbing, saying in a flattering tone, "Little Doll, you're back!"
The conversation between the elder and the young girl seemed quite ordinary, but the Nursemaid listening nearby was utterly astonished. After hearing her Little Princess speak so disrespectfully to the Snow Spirit Elder, she had feared that the elder would punish her. To her surprise, the Snow Spirit Elder not only did not seem angry but spoke to her Little Princess in a very accommodating manner. This left the Nursemaid filled with layers of confusion.
While the Nursemaid was still puzzled, she heard Luo Bingbing's voice again. "Old Man, you've been eating and drinking for free at Prince Luo's Residence for a few days now; shouldn't you pay some interest?" Though it sounded like a question, it was unmistakably a demand.
"Who dares say that I, Old Man, have been eating and drinking for free here? I’ve been teaching them martial arts every day and guiding them in their skills," the Snow Spirit Elder immediately retorted, gesturing towards Lo An Lord and the others behind him.
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Bingbing raised an eyebrow and said, "You say 'who dares'? I think you must be getting senile! Just a moment ago, I said you were eating and drinking for free here, and you've already forgotten."
Upon hearing Luo Bingbing's words, the Snow Spirit Elder's eyes widened in shock, leaving him speechless. He could only silently lament, "Alas, this Little Doll truly has a sharp tongue; she insults without using foul language and shows no mercy at all."
Lo An Lord, Strategist Gongsun Ming, and Little Beggar Luo Yi had been observing the peculiar behavior of the Snow Spirit Elder after witnessing his strange actions but had not approached. However, when they saw Luo Bingbing suddenly appear, they quickly made their way over. By the time the Snow Spirit Elder pointed at them, they were almost upon them. Thus, they heard every word exchanged between Luo Bingbing and the Snow Spirit Elder clearly.
As Luo Bingbing's guardian, Lo An Lord immediately feigned anger and scolded her. "Bing Bing, how can you be so rude to your master? Hurry up and apologize!"
Luo Bingbing scoffed at what she called her father’s words and replied disdainfully, "Him? Does he even deserve that?"
Lo An Lord felt anger rising within him upon hearing her words. He thought to himself: How can this child be so ungrateful? The more he admonished her for being rude, the ruder she became.
Just as he was about to reprimand Luo Bingbing further, the Snow Spirit Elder stepped in as a peacemaker. He quickly moved in front of Lo An Lord with a thick skin and said, "Your Highness, please don’t be angry. It’s nothing; we often communicate like this. This is just how our master-student relationship works."
Don’t think that the Snow Spirit Elder enjoyed this way of interacting with Luo Bingbing; he simply didn’t want to provoke her further. He knew that if he upset her, he would be kicked out of Prince Luo's Residence—losing face and any hope of taking on disciples. So he chose to smooth things over while secretly releasing the acupoint on the Snow Spirit Fox.
Due to his quick actions and because no one around had noticed that he had released the acupoint on the Snow Spirit Fox—including Luo Bingbing—no one realized what had happened except for those two. Everyone else present praised the Snow Spirit Elder in their hearts, believing him to be an exceptionally competent master.
Seeing a step down, Lo An Lord naturally took the opportunity to descend. Luo Bingbing maintained a disdainful expression towards the Snow Spirit Elder, but out of respect for Lo An Lord's presence, she refrained from showing any hostility towards the Snow Spirit Elder. It wasn't that she had compromised; rather, she found it troublesome and didn't want to invite trouble upon herself.
As soon as the Snow Spirit Fox felt its acupoints unblocked and was able to move, it quickly jumped off the tray and swiftly leaped onto Luo Bingbing's small shoulder.
Since it had only learned the secret technique in its dreams last night, it had only grasped the basics. The earlier communication with Luo Bingbing had already been quite a struggle, and now, wanting to complain to her felt like an insurmountable task. Meanwhile, Strategist Gongsun Ming and Little Beggar Luo Yi, standing behind Lo An Lord, were utterly shocked by the conversation between the Little One and the Snow Spirit Elder; they were completely taken aback by what the Little One had said.
In their minds and subconsciousness, they not only regarded the Snow Spirit Elder as Luo Bingbing's master but also as their own mentor. After all, during this time under the guidance of the Snow Spirit Elder, they had greatly benefited. Moreover, their environment demanded respect for teachers and traditions.
However, after their initial shock, they couldn't help but admire the Little One even more. Especially Little Beggar Luo Yi, who already thought highly of his master; seeing how his master spoke to her own teacher without anger and seemingly sought to please her made his admiration soar.
Strategist Gongsun Ming had previously experienced Luo Bingbing's sharp tongue and her formidable cold demeanor. Now witnessing her interaction with the Snow Spirit Elder only deepened his respect for her strength.
Standing aside, the Nursemaid noticed that both masters were present and didn't want her Little Princess to offend either the Snow Spirit Elder or Lo An Lord. So she turned to Luo Bingbing beside her and said, "Little Princess, since I'm not hungry right now, why not let this roasted meat go to the old man? He was just saying he was hungry!"
Upon hearing the Nursemaid's words, Luo Bingbing couldn't help but smirk slightly, revealing a mischievous smile. She casually glanced at the Snow Spirit Elder across from her and mockingly said, "Hungry? Want some roasted meat?"
The Snow Spirit Elder paid no mind to the Little One's tone; he floated over and quickly nodded at Luo Bingbing while saying repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I want some roasted meat..."
Just when everyone thought Luo Bingbing would immediately agree, they heard her thunderous response. She slowly said, "Want roasted meat... not a chance! Old Man, last time you stole my roasted meat while I was soaking in hot springs. I haven't settled that score with you yet! And now you want more roasted meat?"
Everyone was stunned into silence by Luo Bingbing's words, entering a state of petrification. Only the two involved remained calm and unaffected.
The Snow Spirit Elder lowered his head like a child who knew he was wrong and weakly replied, "Who told you your roasted meat smelled so good and tasted so delicious?"
Luo Bingbing was furious upon hearing this; flames of anger ignited within her instantly. Unable to hold back, she exclaimed, "You old man! You stole my hard-earned roasted meat and still blame me for it! I think you're tired of living!"
"No, no! That's absolutely not what I meant! Please calm down!" The Snow Spirit Elder hurriedly explained as soon as he realized Luo Bingbing misunderstood him.
As everyone slowly regained their senses during the conversation, Lo An Lord, as the Father, was about to scold his Little Girl. However, before he could say anything, Snow Spirit Elder spoke up first, "It's because your roasted meat is so delicious that I couldn't help but... go..."
At this point, Snow Spirit Elder found himself unable to continue. His old face was too embarrassed to carry on. Fortunately, Lo An Lord stepped in to save him.
"Bing Bing! Eating the roasted meat is no big deal! Besides, as your disciple, you should be honoring your master! Hurry up and bring out that roasted meat so your father can taste your skills." Lo An Lord quickly interrupted Snow Spirit Elder to prevent his Beloved Daughter from saying anything more outrageous.
However, he had his own motives for saying this; he had just heard Snow Spirit Elder mention how fragrant and tasty the roasted meat made by his Beloved Daughter was, and he was eager to try it.
Meanwhile, the strategist and Luo Yi, upon hearing that Luo Bingbing's roasted meat was exceptionally delicious, were not only surprised but also curious to taste it themselves.
Given that everything they had seen from Luo Bingbing was impressive and formidable, they speculated that her roasted meat must be particularly tasty as well.
When Luo Bingbing noticed everyone's gaze fixed on her, she frowned slightly, feeling a bit displeased. After glancing at the package of roasted meat in her hand, she tossed it toward Lo An Lord, saying lightly, "Just this much; take it and share."
After saying this, she turned away without looking at anyone else and quickly walked toward her room.
On her shoulder, the Snow Spirit Fox was unwilling to part with the delicious roasted meat. It kept whining loudly, signaling to Luo Bingbing not to give the meat to anyone else since it hadn't had a chance to eat yet!
"Don't worry; I'll give you more roasted meat tonight so you can have your fill," Luo Bingbing said while walking, glancing sideways at the Snow Spirit Fox on her shoulder.
As the saying goes, "What is said casually may be taken seriously." Upon hearing Luo Bingbing's words, Snow Spirit Elder took note of them in his heart. He thought that if he ate this package of roasted meat now, he could quietly follow Luo Bingbing later. If the Snow Spirit Fox got roasted meat to eat, then he would too.
The others around them had never tasted Luo Bingbing's roasted meat except for the Nursemaid. Therefore, they didn't pay much attention to what she said. The Nursemaid, being a servant, simply accepted whatever food Luo Bingbing offered her without any other thoughts.
After receiving the package of roasted meat tossed by Luo Bingbing, Lo An Lord gestured for Snow Spirit Elder and the others to join him at a stone bench beside a stone table in the courtyard.
Little Beggar Luo Yi, having spent every day practicing with them recently and becoming familiar with Lo An Lord, also wanted to taste the roasted meat. Naturally, he followed along with them to the stone table.
The nursemaid was merely a servant and, of course, did not accompany them. Seeing her masters head towards the stone table, she hurried off to prepare some side dishes and wine for them.
When Lo An Lord opened the package of roasted meat, a rich aroma of barbecued meat wafted from the stone table. The four sitting around it were immediately intrigued by the enticing scent, especially the Snow Spirit Elder, who was the most excited.
As the host of Prince Luo's Residence, Lo An Lord was the first to grab a rabbit leg and start eating. The moment he took a bite, he was astonished; the roasted meat was incredibly tender and juicy, far surpassing any barbecue he had ever tasted. In his words, despite having traveled extensively and sampled countless delicacies throughout his life, nothing compared to this roasted meat.
He was also taken aback by how his beloved daughter could create such delicious food at such a young age. Reflecting on this, he speculated that she must have endured many unseen hardships over the years. After savoring the fragrant roasted meat, his feelings of guilt towards Luo Bingbing deepened.
The Snow Spirit Elder wasted no time; upon seeing Lo An Lord already eating, he feared missing out and quickly snatched a rabbit leg for himself, devouring it eagerly.
Meanwhile, Strategist Gongsun Ming and Little Beggar Luo Yi observed their enjoyment and quickly joined in on the feast. After tasting the meat, Strategist Gongsun Ming shared similar thoughts with Lo An Lord—he was amazed at how skilled the Little One was in cooking at such a young age—but lacked any feelings of guilt.
Little Beggar Luo Yi had lived a life of begging before meeting Luo Bingbing and had only recently begun to enjoy better meals at Prince Luo's Residence. Although he found the food delicious, his appreciation did not match that of the other three.
As they indulged in this exquisite meal, their appetites naturally grew. In no time at all, the roasted meat on the stone table was completely consumed, with the Snow Spirit Elder eating the most.
Though the roasted meat was finished, the four sitting on the stone benches were still craving more! Three of them—Lo An Lord, Strategist Gongsun Ming, and Snow Spirit Elder—were all thinking that as long as they stayed close to Luo Bingbing tonight, they would have more of that delicious roasted meat to enjoy.
Little Beggar Luo Yi thought to himself that if his master's cooking was so good, he needed to work hard to learn how to cook as well so that one day he could prepare meals for her without her having to lift a finger.
Because Lo An Lord and his companions were preoccupied with thoughts of Luo Bingbing's roasted meat, they spent the entire day in Piaoyun Pavilion's courtyard, sitting close to her room. Only Little Beggar Luo Yi remained in the center of the courtyard diligently practicing his skills.
Luo Bingbing stayed in her room reading but was fully aware of their actions; she knew they were secretly watching her but was unaware that they were waiting for her roasted meat.
As night fell, Prince Luo's Residence was brightly lit, and Piaoyun Pavilion glowed with light as well. In the courtyard, Lo An Lord, Strategist Gongsun Ming, and Snow Spirit Elder continued chatting while keeping their eyes on Luo Bingbing's room, still waiting for her roasted meat.
However, Luo Bingbing paid them no mind. When it was time for practice, she pretended to sleep by extinguishing her lamp and quickly changed her clothes in secret, preparing to head to the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Back Mountain for training.
The Snow Spirit Fox had long since figured out Luo Bingbing's schedule. As soon as it sensed that she was changing clothes, it quickly dashed out from its little nest and perched on the table, waiting for her.
Once Luo Bingbing finished changing, the Snow Spirit Fox eagerly leaped onto her small shoulder. At that moment, Luo Bingbing activated her Inner Strength and unleashed her Ability, teleporting with the Snow Spirit Fox to the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Silver City.
Upon arriving in the Purple Bamboo Forest, the Snow Spirit Fox immediately opened its eyes and swiftly jumped down from Luo Bingbing's shoulder, scampering deep into the bamboo grove. Luo Bingbing followed closely behind, ready to hunt.
Half an hour later, she emerged with several mountain chickens and a few wildcats in tow, while the Snow Spirit Fox happily trotted behind her. After washing and preparing the mountain chickens by a small stream in the bamboo forest, Luo Bingbing placed them on a large rock and went to gather some dry branches nearby. Of course, while collecting firewood, she also picked some flavorful fruits.
Once everything was ready, she activated her Inner Strength again and ignited the pile of firewood with her Fire Ability.
Before long, the rich aroma of roasted meat filled the air, and the adorable Snow Spirit Fox couldn't help but drool as it circled around the delicious-smelling roast.
When the meat was done, Luo Bingbing took it off the grill and tossed a piece to the eager Snow Spirit Fox while she enjoyed two roasted chicken legs herself, feeling quite satisfied.
After finishing her meal, Luo Bingbing noticed that the Snow Spirit Fox was still munching away. She took a few wildcats off the grill and placed them on the large rock beside her, signaling for the Snow Spirit Fox to finish eating and join her there. She also told it that if it wanted more food, it could help itself to whatever was left on the grill.
With everything arranged, she turned toward a large stone where energy elements were most concentrated, preparing to begin cultivating her Ability.
As she approached the stone, she quickly sat cross-legged beside it, closed her eyes, activated her Inner Strength, and unleashed her Ability. With a wave of her hand, she set up an invisible barrier around herself and the Snow Spirit Fox. Once the barrier was in place, she began to cultivate her Ability.
Meanwhile, in the courtyard of Piaoyun Pavilion, Lo An Lord and Strategist Gongsun Ming were chatting idly. The Snow Spirit Elder observed that the lights in Luo Bingbing's room had gone out and felt that their hopes for roasted meat were dashed.
After sitting for a while on his chair, the Snow Spirit Elder got up to instruct Little Beggar Luo Yi in his training. After all, if he wanted to stay at Piaoyun Pavilion, he needed to demonstrate his value by helping Little Beggar Luo Yi improve. So he had to be diligent.
At the stone table, only Lo An Lord and Strategist Gongsun Ming remained engaged in conversation. Suddenly, as they chatted, Lo An Lord recalled what his beloved daughter had mentioned about practicing every night in the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Silver City.
He thought that perhaps his beloved daughter wasn't even sleeping in her room but had gone to practice in that forest instead. Since Snow Spirit Elder was there with them, he decided to take a look for himself!
As soon as he thought of it, he immediately turned to the strategist beside him and said, "Gongsun! I just remembered that there are still some matters left unresolved in my study. I will go handle them now."
Lo An Lord stood up while speaking, and as he passed by where Snow Spirit Elder and Little Beggar Luo Yi were practicing, he used the same excuse to inform them of his departure.
Heh! It was obvious that after he stepped out of the doors of Piaoyun Pavilion, he headed straight out of the residence, using his Lightness Skill to make his way towards the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Silver City.
Just a minute after Lo An Lord left, the sharp-minded strategist recalled what the Little Princess had mentioned before—that she practiced in the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Back Mountain every night. With thoughts of Luo Bingbing's roasted meat lingering in his mind, he immediately wanted to check if Luo Bingbing was there.
Thus, he quickly got up and walked over to Snow Spirit Elder and the others. Once he reached them, he made an excuse, saying, "Senior! The day is getting late, and I seem to have not rested well last night. I am feeling quite fatigued now, so I will head back to rest! Please feel free to continue."
After saying this, he nodded at Luo Yi beside him and swiftly exited through the doors of Piaoyun Pavilion. Once outside, he thought that since Lo An Lord had matters to attend to, he wouldn’t disturb him and would instead go alone to the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Back Mountain.
As soon as the strategist stepped out of Prince Luo's Residence, he exerted all his power and flew towards the Purple Bamboo Forest outside Back Mountain. Just a few minutes after his departure, the gatekeeper muttered in confusion, "What's going on tonight? The prince just left not long ago, and now the strategist is also heading out. Why are they both going out so late?"
However, no one answered his question. Strategist Gongsun Ming had already gone far away and did not hear his murmurs. If he had heard the gatekeeper's words, one could only wonder what thoughts would have crossed his mind!
After giving some pointers to Luo Yi in Piaoyun Pavilion's courtyard for a while, Snow Spirit Elder grew bored and decided to visit Luo Bingbing's room for a discussion. After all, Luo Bingbing was not yet his disciple, and during the day when Lo An Lord was present, there were some things that were not suitable to discuss. Thus, he could only seek her out at night.
After instructing Little Beggar Luo Yi to continue practicing on his own, he promptly went to find Luo Bingbing in her room.
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