Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2910: Chapter 2911: Undercurrents

Since the literature duel, the entire Xihua City has become much quieter.

Even those academy students, who are usually the most lively, have become subdued at this moment.

All of this is because the excitement brought on by the duel was too overwhelming for everyone.

Especially with the appearance of the legendary Cosmic Serpent Shuming in the end, it shook many people.

Yet beneath this tranquil surface, there is an undercurrent surging.

"If you ask me, Xue An is absolutely dead and gone! After all, even a being like Shuming appeared, the chance of him successfully escaping is negligible!" Someone sneered.

"You shouldn’t say that, Xue An still has some skills. Didn’t you see he managed to seriously injure Shuming with a magic weapon?"

"That was just luck. Otherwise, why did he run away in the end?"

"Tsk tsk, don’t know where this Xue An popped up from, since his appearance, our world has been anything but peaceful. So dying is only what he deserves!" Someone gloated.

Such comments were ubiquitous, and although Ren Ning did not hear them firsthand, she knew many people were filled with envy and resentment towards Xue An.

Thus, his final departure coincided with these people’s wishes; they wished nothing more than for Xue An to die out there.

Such malice even extended to her, as his disciple.

Whenever she went out, Ren Ning could clearly feel those malicious gazes from the shadows.

She knew all this, but she didn’t care.

The only thing she cared about was when her mentor would come back.

Therefore, after finishing her daily tasks, she would climb onto the rooftop of Xiyue Inn, gazing at the sky, hoping to see that figure which haunted her thoughts.

But day after day, the expectation was only met with deeper disappointment.

This emotion caused Ren Ning to visibly waste away, her increasingly gaunt face devoid of smiles.

Regarding her situation, Sheng Hongqian and Niu Dali were very concerned.

"Third Sister, we can’t let this continue. We need to find a way to cheer up Miss Ren!" Niu Dali said.

"As if I don’t want her to be happy too, but that girl is very determined in her thoughts. No matter how much I persuade her, she always maintains a calm demeanor and reverts to her old ways afterward. What can be done?" Sheng Hongqian sighed.

"The root cause is still because of the Master, but do you think he might really not be coming back?" Niu Dali proposed.

Sheng Hongqian furrowed her brows, "What nonsense are you saying? The Master is sure to come back!"

Sensing Sheng Hongqian’s anger, Niu Dali hurriedly changed his tone, "Yes, yes, look at my big mouth. I also believe the Master will return, but firstly, we have to find a way to prevent Miss Ren from being so down!"

"What can be done? She can’t overcome her inner barrier, no matter how anxious we are, it’s all in vain!" Sheng Hongqian said.

"How about we have a feast tonight and you invite Miss Ren over for a few drinks? Maybe that will help relieve her stress!" Niu Dali suggested.

"Will it work?"

"Whether it works or not, we at least have to try!"

"Alright, I’ll give it a try. You just take care of preparing the feast!"

"Don’t worry, I got the feast covered!"

Niu Dali already had preparations in place. While Sheng Hongqian went to invite Ren Ning, he and Zhang Xiaoqiang along with the fourth, fifth, and sixth were busy in the kitchen, actually managing to whip up a sumptuous feast.

Once everything was in order, Sheng Hongqian brought Ren Ning over.

Actually, Ren Ning didn’t want to come. Apart from the obligatory social engagements every day, she had no other mood, just thinking of waiting for Xue An’s return on the rooftop.

But she couldn’t resist Sheng Hongqian’s earnest invitation, so she came in the end.

Seeing her arrival, Niu Dali and the others couldn’t help but feel excited.

"Miss Ren, you’re here, please sit down. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to take your seat!"

Looking at the table full of carefully prepared dishes, Ren Ning felt quite touched.

The people from Dragon Tiger Stronghold, though they looked fierce, were really nice.

This feast was obviously prepared especially for her.

Therefore, she gratefully bowed her head and thanked them, "Thank you, chieftains!"

"Hahaha Miss Ren, don’t mention it. Serving you is like serving the Master. It’s our honor!" Niu Dali laughed.

Zhang Xiaoqiang chimed in, "Right, my big brother is absolutely right. So Miss Ren, don’t worry too much, maybe while we’re having drinks, the Master will return!"

As his words fell, Niu Dali discreetly kicked him.

Realizing his mistake, Zhang Xiaoqiang quickly shut his mouth.

Sheng Hongqian hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Quick, quick, let’s sit down, otherwise the dishes will get cold and won’t taste as good!"

Ren Ning smiled, then sat down.

I must admit, Niu Dali and the others’ culinary skills were really commendable, the feast was truly rich.

Ren Ning was not one to be sour, knowing that Niu Dali and the others were doing this out of kindness, so if she were to put on a sad face, it would be too dull.

Thus, she rarely smiled, emptying her glass and her chopsticks never rested.

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, suddenly they heard footsteps outside, then someone laughed and said.

"It seems we’ve come at the right time, the aroma of the dishes can be smelled from afar!"

With those words, Fu Yuanfeng, Zhuang Manni, Zhuo Benzheng, and others walked in.

After the duel, they should have left, each returning to their own city.

But because of Xue An, none of them left. Instead, they stayed in Xihua City, just waiting for Xue An to return.

And through these days of interaction, they all became good friends with Ren Ning, Niu Dali, and the others, which is why they joked today.

Upon seeing them, Niu Dali quickly stood up, beaming, "I suspect you all followed the scent here, hurry and find a seat for yourself!"

"Haha, Niu Chieftain can say whatever he likes, anyway we’ve arrived just in time for today’s meal!"

Fu Yuanfeng spoke without holding back, directly sitting next to Niu Dali, the others followed suit.

The feast became livelier, as they exchanged cups and chatted, but everyone tacitly avoided mentioning Xue An.

Ren Ning understood this and felt deeply moved.

But today’s Xiyue Inn seemed especially lively, just as everyone’s banquet reached its peak, suddenly they heard commotion outside.

"What’s going on? Old Five, go check it out!" Niu Dali ordered.

Devouring a huge ox bone, Old Five got up and headed downstairs. After a while, he returned with a peculiar expression on his face.