372: Chapter 372 Qian Ning

"Let's go, I'll take you inside for a tour."

Qian Ning invited them with a slightly reserved air; anyone who didn't know better would have thought this was Nie Ning's home.

While walking, Qian Ning would constantly steal glances at Xiao Guang, and in their casual chatter, he would always try to steer the topic toward Xiao Guang.

Nie Ning felt quite helpless about this.

Because he rarely went to the Transcendent World, while Xiao Guang frequently entered and exited the Transcendent World to study runes with a Rune Master.

Over time, Qian Ning had gotten to know Xiao Guang.

It was just that Xiao Guang's appearance had changed now, and clearly, Qian Ning couldn't tell if it was really Xiao Guang, hence why he was probing.

Xiao Guang, however, was very cold, and when he spoke, it was basically just 'hm, ah, oh'.

To Qian Ning, this was already enough to identify Xiao Guang.

This made Qian Ning visibly excited, chattering on endlessly, leaving even Nie Ning aside.

Seeing this scene, Nie Ning felt a bit embarrassed to tell this innocent young man that Xiao Guang was actually an exotic beast.

Although reproductive isolation had disappeared due to human form, Xiao Guang's aesthetic standards still didn't lie with humans.

Moreover, except in special circumstances, most wizard families did not allow such things to happen.

This was even more true the more powerful the wizard family was, because they didn't need to rely on the bloodline of exotic beasts; instead, they viewed the exotic beast bloodline as a burden.

In reality, this was indeed the case; even with high talent, the rank of the exotic beast bloodline would still limit the improvement of strength.

The potential of a Jade-Colored Light-Treading Fox was very high, but under normal circumstances, it was very difficult to break through the seventh rank.

Looking at those big families, not to mention that everyone had outstanding talent, they were also not to be underestimated, and they could become powerful whether they had an exotic beast bloodline or not.

Therefore, for big families, the exotic beast bloodline was more of a burden, unless the exotic beast bloodline was so strong that it could change those people's minds.

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Under Qian Ning's guidance, the one man and one fox stepped into the castle.

Compared to the bustling Blood Rainbow City, the interior of the castle was decorated in a rather antiquated style, but it had a very grand feeling.

They arrived at a side room, where the decor was more modern; it was clearly Qian Ning's room.

Nie Ning found it a bit strange that he hadn't seen anyone along the way; did this place not need anyone to clean it?

Soon, this doubt was resolved.

"Rose."

Qian Ning called out to the air.

As the voice fell, Nie Ning felt a strange energy fluctuation, and immediately after, a red projection in the image of a maid appeared in the room.

"Help me prepare some food."

"Very well, please wait a moment."

The red projection disappeared after speaking.

"A nice Artificial Spirit; your family is truly extravagant."

Nie Ning couldn't help but exclaim.

There were indeed ready-made Artificial Spirits for sale on the market, but very few people bought them.

Moreover, being able to manage a whole mountain was not something an ordinary Artificial Spirit could do; it had to be that kind of 'mature' cultivated Artificial Spirit.

Of course, one could slowly train it themselves, but the initial creation of an Artificial Spirit basically limited its intelligence.

For example, some Artificial Spirits were created with the intelligence of a three-year-old, and it was very difficult to improve it; they could basically only handle simple tasks.

"It is indeed very good; this Artificial Spirit has existed for hundreds of years, and she basically knows everything that happens in the castle."

Qian Ning explained with a smile.

Not long after the two and the fox sat down, the meal floated in from the doorway.

"Please enjoy."

The red projection appeared again, said this, and then disappeared.

Nie Ning felt a bit envious seeing this.

He had to admit, it was indeed very convenient.

It was a pity that what he was about to do wasn't very suitable for him to construct his own Artificial Spirit.

"You mentioned in the Transcendent World that you have Nine-Pattern Cloud Dragon Fruit here; I wonder..."

After chatting for a while, Nie Ning asked.

This was also the purpose of his trip.

The Nine-Pattern Cloud Dragon Fruit, a fruit with a blue base and white patterns, was said to be able to cleanse one's aptitude.

Although it only worked on aptitudes below the middle grade, it was still a rare treasure.

Because Xiao Guang had mentioned it to Qian Ning once recently in the Transcendent World, after hearing that Qian Ning had the Nine-Pattern Cloud Dragon Fruit, he had contacted Qian Ning.

"Uh..."

Qian Ning scratched his head unconsciously.

Seeing this, Nie Ning thought Qian Ning didn't want to sell it, and immediately smiled and said: "It's fine if you don't have it; let's just treat this as coming out to play."

"That's not it, it's just that the Nine-Pattern Cloud Dragon Fruit won't arrive for a few more days. Why don't you guys come back in a few days?"

Qian Ning was afraid Nie Ning would misunderstand and spoke quickly, not forgetting to glance at Xiao Guang as he spoke.

"So that's how it is. I'm not in a hurry anyway, let's take our time."

Although Nie Ning said this, he was secretly cursing Xiao Guang in his heart for being a siren!

No wonder Qian Ning had specifically asked him before if he would bring Xiao Guang along; he had foolishly brought Xiao Guang along, wanting to haggle better.

The Nine-Pattern Cloud Dragon Fruit was very rare, and now it seemed it was just an excuse for Qian Ning to see Xiao Guang.

Nie Ning felt very helpless about this.

There wasn't much hope on Qian Ning's side; it seemed he would have to find a way from other places.

"Then let's go."

Hearing this, Xiao Guang didn't indulge Qian Ning at all; he stood up and was about to leave.

Seeing this, Qian Ning jumped up in a start: "It's still early, why not stay and play a while longer?"

Listening to Qian Ning's slightly pleading voice, Nie Ning couldn't help but look at Qian Ning with some curiosity.

Just looking at this large estate, one could tell that Qian Ning's background was not simple; how could someone like this act like a child?

Furthermore, he had once told Qian Ning that he could come find him if he had time.

Of course, he was doing it to get in touch with the 'big shot' behind Qian Ning.

But although Qian Ning had shown a look of longing, he had never suggested coming to play.

Strange...

Really very strange...

And the concentration of Elemental Power here was also very bizarre.

Possessing tenfold Elemental Power made his perception of elements very sensitive.

From the moment they entered the estate, he had felt that there was a problem with the concentration of elements here.

It wasn't that it was thin, but that it was very even; almost every kind of Elemental Power was about the same, which was very rare anywhere.

"Can you not go out?"

Nie Ning suddenly asked.

"I..."

Just as Qian Ning wanted to speak, the red projection appeared again.

"Have you finished eating? Do you need me to prepare anything else for you?"

The Artificial Spirit named Rose asked politely.

Qian Ning looked like a deflated balloon and waved his hand impatiently at Rose.

Then he looked at Nie Ning and Xiao Guang, a bitter smile appearing on his face: "It's getting late, I'll see you out."

Nie Ning took a deep look at the Artificial Spirit and did not choose to stay any longer.

Although he knew there was a problem inside, he really had a bit too much trouble recently and it was really not suitable to get involved in other people's affairs.

Moreover, Qian Ning didn't seem to have any major issues; it was highly likely that it was just a reason like his parents not letting him go out.

Otherwise, if there were really a problem, Qian Ning probably wouldn't even have the chance to log into the Transcendent World, instead of being able to invite them in as guests like this.

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