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Shi Wuming endured the heartache and asked, "Sister Qin, I can actually continue sparring with you."

Qin Hongdao smiled and said, "When you reach the level of Emperor Yuan, we can spar again."

Although Shi Wuming had an indestructible body, his combat skills were really lacking. Qin Hongdao had long since assessed his strength and saw no need to spar with him again.

Actually, they had sparred at first, but later Qin Hongdao was purely accompanying him in practice.

Qin Hongdao thought to herself, this is Little Brother and Little Sister's friend. Helping him improve his combat skills would benefit them all in the future.

It was also because of Qin Hongdao's subtle guidance during their practice that Shi Wuming was deeply moved, thinking how could this girl be so good? She was simply the best girl in his mind, and not marrying her would disappoint his master, who had high hopes for him.

Maybe he should marry into her family instead.

Seeing how pitiful Shi Wuming looked, Wen Tuti decided to help him out.

After he finished sparring with Qin Hongdao, Wen Tuti suddenly asked, "Eldest Senior Sister, have you considered what kind of mate you would choose in the future?"

Shi Wuming, sitting nearby, immediately perked up, so nervous he almost broke the sword's hilt.

"Mate?" Qin Hongdao looked puzzled at the boy who was a bit taller than her waist, smiling as she pinched his round, chubby face, and said, "I don't need a mate."

Shi Wuming: "..."

I don't need a mate! I don't need a mate! I don't need a mate...

Those six words hit Shi Wuming hard, leaving him completely stunned, looking extremely pitiful.

Wen Tuti shot him a sympathetic look and asked again, "Why doesn't she want a mate? Is it because mates are too much trouble, or you just don't want one, or is there another reason..."

"There's no other reason," Qin Hongdao said truthfully, "I just feel it's unnecessary, being alone is more free and unfettered, I can explore many places and do what I want to do."

"Even with a mate, you can still do whatever you want," Shi Wuming seized the opportunity to say, "Look at Brother Ning and Little Sister Qiao, they've always been this way, it's so enviable."

Especially when they make fun of bachelors, it's pretty rough.

Qin Hongdao shook her head and smiled, "Ning Yuzhou and Little Sister Qiao are different, they met in their youth and went through the toughest times together, they trust each other, which is something a lot of people struggle with."

In the cultivation world, although there are immortal couples, more people choose to walk alone, yearning for that vast and powerful land of cultivation. There are plenty of reasons not to choose a mate. But if a good opportunity presents itself, to find a confidant, or a mate who trusts and walks hand in hand with you, it is also a fortunate thing.

Qin Hongdao lifted her qilin sword and placed it on her shoulder, her eyes distant, her smile clear.

"Finding a mate is a matter of fate, besides fate, it also depends on compatibility. Right now, I don't need a mate."

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Wen Qiao and Ning Yuzhou had just finished guiding Ning Jichen through his cultivation problems when Shi Wuming and Wen Tuti pushed the door open and came in.

Shi Wuming, contrary to his usual chatter, silently walked to the corner, then hugged his knees and squatted in the shadows, exuding a sense of desolation.

The three of them were baffled, simultaneously turning to look at Wen Tuti, using their eyes to ask what had happened, what was Shi Wuming making a fuss about now, wasn't he happily staying in the training room sparring with Eldest Senior Sister earlier?

Wen Tuti didn't hide anything and told the three of them what had happened earlier.

"...Eldest Senior Sister has clearly stated that she doesn't need a mate for now, and then he became like this."

The three of them suddenly understood.

Ning Jichen said, "So Master Shi has taken a liking to Miss Qin... Miss Qin is indeed a very good girl with a great reputation."

Shi Wuming said with his head hanging down, "Immortal Qin didn’t even consider it, so I don’t stand a chance."

"Even if she did consider it, you’d still be out of luck."

Ning Yuzhou, Wen Qiao, and Wen Tuti all thought silently, feeling that he seemed kind of pitiful.

Instead of comforting him, they took out ingredients to prepare a delicious meal.

As a result, it turned into a gathering on the flying ship, and even Yi Xuan, who was refining the Snow Domain Pearl, was called over by Qin Hongdao. The group ended up having a lively and delicious meal.

Ning Jichen tasted so many rare delicacies for the first time and was impressed by his son’s cooking skills. He couldn’t help but wonder, "Yuzhou, have you thought about becoming a spiritual chef?"

"Nah, I just picked it up along the way."

Ning Jichen: "..." Well, his son really is something, good at everything.

Everyone enjoyed the meal immensely. Ning Yuzhou’s space was full of all kinds of precious items, and even high-grade spiritual plants were used as seasonings and ingredients. They even went so far as to use a Pure Spirit Water Lotus as seasoning, using half for marinating the meat and the other half for a pot of spiritual fruit soup.

Both the roasted meat and the spiritual fruit soup were so delicious that no one could stop eating.

Shi Wuming also enjoyed the meal thoroughly.

After they had their fill, Shi Wuming couldn’t help but whisper to Ning Yuzhou and the others, "Actually, you guys prepared this feast to comfort me, didn’t you?"

"Wasn’t it delicious?" Wen Qiao asked him.

"Delicious!" Shi Wuming nodded emphatically. The Pure Spirit Water Lotus is one of the Five Sacred Lotuses, and no one else would use it so extravagantly as a dish. How could it not be amazing?

"Then that’s all that matters," Wen Qiao said, telling him to stop babbling and just accept it.

Shi Wuming was so moved that his greasy fingers grabbed her, his eyes red, "Little sister Qiao, you guys are like my own siblings. I’m so touched."

Ning Yuzhou reached over and pulled Wen Qiao’s hand away from Shi Wuming’s grasp, displeased, "Talk if you want, but don’t get handsy. Be careful, or I’ll chop off your claws."

Shi Wuming wasn’t afraid; it wouldn’t be easy to chop off his claws.

Shi Wuming was healed by the feast and declared with great ambition, "I understand now. I shouldn’t give up too early. If I persist, maybe Immortal Qin will change her mind in the future."