The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 831: I’m Really Just a Doorman

Who else could it be but Nanli?!

Just as Ximen Chuan was about to make a move to catch up, Nanli suddenly shot back like an arrow.

With a graceful and heroic figure, it was impossible not to remember her once you saw her.

Ximen Chuan thought to himself, no wonder Siheng is so infatuated with her.

However, Nanli spoke up, and her words made him grit his teeth in anger: "Why are you flying so slowly?"

"Slow? I’m flying as fast as I can!" Ximen Chuan shot her a glare.

Nanli, however, fell silent, contemplating whether to tell them to speed up.

But Ximen Chuan stopped her: "Nanli, since you won’t spar with me, how about a contest of sword riding?"

Nanli raised an eyebrow. "Didn’t you already see my speed? Why would you still want to embarrass yourself?"

"Tsk, who’s embarrassing themselves, I wonder?"

Ximen Chuan had already come up with a strategy.

Nanli, bored, nodded. "Fine, let’s go."

They were already familiar with the terrain, so they agreed to use the giant boulder in the north of Kunlun as the endpoint.

With a glance, both of them shot forward.

Ximen Chuan started with some confidence, but after Nanli smiled at him and instantly disappeared from view, his scalp tingled.

Wasn’t this woman supposed to be weaker than him? Why was her sword flying so effortlessly?

But he didn’t panic.

He pulled out a Transfer Talisman.

Though it hurt him to use it, his dignity was worth it.

To avoid suspicion from Nanli, he deliberately flew off in a different direction, using the Transfer Talisman after a short delay.

The mist swirled around him.

When Ximen Chuan reached the giant boulder, he couldn’t help but laugh heartily: "You wanted to compete with me? Nanli, how could you possibly win?"

After all, he had lived for centuries!

But just then, a voice rang out: "Are you blind? You’re getting a bit too ahead of yourself."

Ximen Chuan froze.

That voice...

He slowly turned his head.

Through the thick mist, a graceful figure emerged.

Nanli had already arrived, and she clearly hadn’t just gotten there, as she was holding a few Lingzhi mushrooms that had been freshly picked.

"You..." Ximen Chuan nearly choked, "You... you cheated! Nanli, you actually cheated!"

Nanli rolled her eyes at him. "You’re using a Transfer Talisman yourself and still calling me a cheat? I just predicted your move."

Ximen Chuan was almost mad enough to explode. That was his only Transfer Talisman!

Luckily, he hadn’t made any bets earlier, or he would have been in big trouble.

But there was still a way to make it up.

He stared at Nanli. "Sister, these Lingzhi mushrooms are quite nice."

They were a thousand-year-old Blood Lingzhi, the perfect ingredient for making potions that replenish blood and energy.

He had an idea of quietly collecting a few for himself.

Nanli saw right through his thoughts. "Don’t bother looking for any. I’ve already picked all the valuable herbs."

"..." Ximen Chuan didn’t believe it and insisted on checking himself.

Kunlun Mountain was huge. He searched the area carefully, but indeed, he didn’t find any herbs of great value.

As for the Blood Lingzhi, he didn’t see a single one.

How was Nanli so lucky?

He grumbled to himself but still smiled when he returned, saying to Nanli, "Sister, you’re really amazing. In such a short time, you managed to pick all the herbs on the mountain."

Nanli had already sorted the Blood Lingzhi and, in the meantime, was drawing symbols.

Without even lifting her head, she said, "Short time? I’ve been at it for two cups of tea."

Ximen Chuan’s eyes widened slightly.

He had flown for a cup of tea before and used the Transfer Talisman during the middle stretch.

From what she said, did that mean she had used the Transfer Talisman from the beginning?

He was confused. "No way, right? The distance is too great. The Transfer Talisman can’t reach here directly."

Nanli gave him a mysterious glance. "I have my own methods."

Ximen Chuan wanted to ask more, but Nanli already tossed a Talisman at him.

He startled, quickly checking it, and found that it was a Protection Talisman, one that could also be used to fix a location.

However, his face was still dark.

Was he too careless, or was Nanli just too fast?

Nanli then handed him a small stone, upon which she had already placed another Talisman. "It’s dangerous ahead. If you can’t handle it, just crush the stone." frёewebηovel.cѳm

Ximen Chuan was stunned.

He hadn’t expected Nanli to prepare such a thing for him.

He had struggled in the darkness since childhood, relying on his wits to survive. To finally make it this far, no one had ever prepared something for him.

His heart warmed, but he quickly steeled himself, smiling coldly as he took the stone. "Thank you, Sister, you’re truly kind."

He accepted the stone.

Nanli would never help him, right?

If he really got into danger, she would probably come and stab him in the back, taking his core to refine her own pills, right?

Nanli saw the suspicion in his eyes but didn’t bother with his internal thoughts. She simply said, "If you can’t find anything, don’t force it. Once I’m done with other tasks, I’ll help you."

Ximen Chuan immediately straightened his face. "It’s just a Five Flames Grass. There’s nothing hard about it. Don’t worry, Sister. I’ll personally pick the best piece of land."

He rolled his eyes inwardly.

Who’s helping whom, really?

Nanli saw the confidence in his expression and agreed without hesitation. "Alright."

Ximen Chuan wasted no time, immediately heading to the North Wilderness.

Nanli then set up her array and meditated for a while. Half a day later, Cinian and the others arrived.

Cinian had a gloomy expression, glancing at Yun Shen several times but saying nothing, just sighing deeply.

Yun Shen slouched, clearly feeling guilty.

Nanli was curious. "Yun Yubai’s Sword-Riding Skill is so strong. You didn’t pick up any of it?"

Yun Shen looked embarrassed. "Actually... actually... when I was at Yunxiao Peak, I was just a doorman..."

His aptitude was poor.

His master hadn’t personally taught him.

Most of his current cultivation had come from reading books.

Yun Shen went on to explain his background. Yun Yubai, a carefree person, hadn’t intended to take disciples. However, while traveling through the Lower Realm, he saw Yun Shen in a pitiful state and brought him to Yunxiao Peak.

Nanli examined his muscles and bones and frowned. "Given your current cultivation, you’re doing well. You weren’t even a good candidate for cultivation. You should have been unable to channel energy into your body. Yun Yubai must have used a marrow cleansing pill and cultivation methods to reshape your meridians."

Yun Shen froze.

When he first arrived at Yunxiao Peak, he was sick and confused. He had no idea about this.

Why hadn’t his master mentioned it?

Cinian sighed. "No wonder..."

At this moment, Yun Jianchu woke up.

Hearing that someone with the same surname had done something good for him, she said, "I have to admit, us Yun family members may not have other great qualities, but we’re good people."

Nanli had already gotten used to ignoring her and said, "Yun Shen, you need to stick closely to Zen Master Cinian and avoid acting on your own."

Yun Shen quickly nodded. "I understand."

He would never drag them down!