Ning Bei felt speechless. Did you go to Star Luo to become the Living Yama? However, this also confirmed that the other party's actions were likely related to the Asura God Test. Otherwise, the Tang God King, who did everything with a purpose, wouldn't waste time and energy on ordinary people.
"Later, he encountered a group of mountain bandits. These bandits specialized in robbing Heaven Dou Merchant Groups for a living, and their base camp was in the mountains of the Kville Kingdom."
"Hmm? He didn't kill those bandits?"
In Ning Bei's imagination, the test issued by the Asura God was likely related to reversing the world's perception of Tang San's notoriety. Therefore, encountering and eliminating mountain bandits would be logical.
A Yin nodded, then shook her head and explained:
"Originally, that evil person intended to do so, but after he killed a few bandits, the leader of that group appeared. And the bandit leader seemed to know Tang San. In the end, Tang San went with him and is now staying at the bandit's base camp. For the past two years, he has also been robbing Heaven Dou Merchant Groups with the other party, seemingly having given up on his original plan."
"Oh? What does that bandit leader look like?"
"He has shoulder-length golden hair, heterochromatic eyes, and the White Tiger Spirit unique to the former Star Luo Royal Family. From their conversation, his name should be Dai Mubai."
Hearing this, a speechless smile appeared on Ning Bei's lips. After all this, these two guys were entangled again. Was this the legendary birds of a feather flock together? Or perhaps, snakes and rats in the same den?
"Besides robbing the Heaven Dou Merchant Group, there haven't been any other actions, right?"
"That's right, but the other party seems to be accumulating funds and has plans to establish a force."
Hearing this, Ning Bei's eyes gradually turned cold, and even the temperature in the room became chilly for a moment. A Yin unconsciously took a few steps back, which startled Ning Bei, and he immediately withdrew his aura.
He hadn't forgotten that in the third illusion test, Tang San had used the Star Luo Empire as his base camp. After helping Dai Mubai restore the empire, he began to consolidate the entire continent. If that illusion was just randomly fabricated, it would be fine, but if it was a warning to Ning Bei, he couldn't afford to be careless.
"I understand. Thank you for your hard work these past two years, Sister A Yin."
"It's nothing. I also want that evil person who occupies my child's body to receive the retribution he deserves."
"That day will come."
Ning Bei nodded and comforted the Blue Silver Emperor. At this moment, Shui Xinrou happened to bring a table full of delicious food and called for them to come and eat.
Not only that, but when the two arrived at the dining hall, they found that Shui Bing'er and her sister, who were not originally at the Shui Family, were already sitting at the table waiting for them.
Shui Bing'er's gaze swept back and forth between Ning Bei and the Blue Silver Emperor, finally stopping on Ning Bei. If she wasn't mistaken, there was a hint of almost imperceptible resentment in this woman's eyes.
Seeing Ning Bei staring at her in a daze, Shui Bing'er pursed her lips, withdrew that unclear look, and then smiled, inviting them to sit down.
"Big Brother Ning Bei, Sister A Yin, please sit down and eat."
"Okay."
Without being overly polite, Ning Bei went directly to sit beside Shui Bing'er, while A Yin sat on his other side. Seeing that he didn't deliberately avoid her, the smile on Shui Bing'er's face deepened, and she began to constantly put food into Ning Bei's bowl.
"Big Brother Ning Bei, try this. This is the signature dish made by the new chef the Shui Family hired. It's made with Frozen Goose unique to the Northern Icefield."
"And this, these are Crystal Shrimp that just arrived at the mansion today. The meat is very delicious."
"And, and..."
In less than a few minutes, the dishes in Ning Bei's bowl had piled up into a small mountain. Seeing this, A Yin beside him and Shui Xinrou across from him couldn't help but smile. How could these two perceptive women not understand Shui Bing'er's little thoughts?
Especially A Yin, she found it amusing to see Shui Bing'er look at her every time she put a dish into Ning Bei's bowl.
And Shui Xinrou, watching her daughter's performance, felt a hint of heartache in addition to her smile. Finally, halfway through the meal, she took the initiative to bring up a topic.
"Lord Ning, have you considered the matter I mentioned last time? My daughter hasn't let any man get close to her all these years, she's been waiting for you wholeheartedly?"
"Uh."
Why again? Ning Bei thought to himself. Didn't I politely refuse last time? Do they not care about their daughter's reputation at all?
Especially after experiencing the favoritism of Little Angel and Dugu Yan in the illusion, he now had absolutely no desire to provoke any other girls.
"Senior Shui, I am currently at a critical stage of my God Test. I won't be considering anything else for the time being."
Facing the burning gazes of the mother and daughter, Ning Bei had no choice but to bring up the banner of the God Test. You couldn't possibly say that personal relationships were more important than becoming a god, could you? Even if this was the Continent of Love, it couldn't be that ridiculous, right?
As expected, upon hearing about the God Test, Shui Xinrou immediately showed a helpless expression and shrugged at her daughter, whose eyes instantly dimmed.
Shui Bing'er also quickly composed her disappointed mood. After tucking a strand of light blue hair behind her ear, she said,
"It's okay, Big Brother Ning Bei. I can wait for you, no matter how long it takes."
"..."
Compared to the last time she subtly expressed her feelings when he visited the Shui Family, she was now being quite direct, practically laying her cards on the table. Her attitude of "I won't marry anyone but you" made Ning Bei feel it was even more troublesome than the God Test.
Sighing inwardly, Ning Bei could only turn his head helplessly and give Shui Bing'er an awkward smile. After all, he had to save face for a young lady. He could only hope that time would dilute everything.
Unlike Shui Bing'er, her younger sister Shui Yue'er was clearly not as fixated on Ning Bei. Knowing it was hopeless, she had long given up the idea of clinging to Ning Bei's leg. After all, there were plenty of handsome men in the world, so why hang herself on one tree?
Beside him, A Yin calmly picked at her food, as if she didn't care about what was happening around her. In fact, it really had nothing to do with her, but the smile that never left the corner of her mouth revealed the mature woman's gossip-loving mentality. Of course, it would be even better if Shui Bing'er didn't direct a faint hostility towards her.
The meal ended in this strange atmosphere. After resting for a night, Ning Bei proposed his departure under Shui Bing'er's resentful gaze. His reason was perfectly valid: he hadn't returned home in two years, and his parents must be extremely anxious.
Shui Xinrou, who still wanted to keep him, had no choice but to give up. As he left, she repeatedly urged Ning Bei to stay for a few more days next time he visited. He kept saying "Definitely, definitely," and then fled Heavenly Water City as if escaping.
Along the way, A Yin's teasing laughter beside him made the veins on Ning Bei's forehead throb.
"I didn't expect the Blue Silver Emperor to be like this? Is the gossip tasty?"
A Yin raised an eyebrow and looked at him with the gaze one would give a scumbag, her mouth not idle either.
"I didn't expect my Benefactor to be such a philanderer, leaving affection everywhere? That little angel princess and the girl who plays with poison will probably be heartbroken in the future. I wonder how many innocent girls Benefactor has deceived."
Ning Bei raised an eyebrow. Does she want to compete with me in verbal sparring? Why is a mere blade of grass so overconfident?
"Yes, I have indeed deceived quite a few, but it's a pity I couldn't deceive a foolish girl who cultivated for a hundred thousand years and transformed to deliver a Spirit Ring and a Soul Bone. It's truly a regret."
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