There is Movement

TN: Holy crap that later took a while. Here I am though, back, sorta. Not fully back yet, will have a sporadic update schedule until the holiday season. So expect some updates at an ungodly time or date. University is kicking my teeth in, very hard. A lot of work is just piling up and I just have not found time to translate. But come the holidays, I'll make sure to translate a lot of chapters and FINALLY put my releases on a timed schedule. I hope y'all understand. Also, advance happy holidays!

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Ning Rongrong took out a stack of banknotes from her soul tool and handed one to Xiao Wu, saying, "Here is a thousand golden soul coins. You can exchange it at the Imperial Bank in Suotuo City."

Xiao Wu took it happily and put it into her own soul tool, still looking at the banknotes in Ning Rongrong's hand with reluctance.

She only now realized that Ning Rongrong was actually a hidden little rich girl.

Noticing the greedy look in Xiao Wu's eyes, Ning Rongrong quickly took back her money and asked, "I've already paid you. Later, tell Ao Tian to help me forge a better sword than the one he has."

Xiao Wu's eyes looked a bit cunning as she asked, "More beautiful in appearance, and with power at the Spirit Elder level, is that enough?"

"It's fine, but if it doesn't meet my requirements, I'll make you refund the money." Ning Rongrong said.

"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." Xiao Wu promised solemnly.

After the girls took care of their needs, they returned to the resting area.

Zhao Wuji urged, "Hurry and eat something to replenish your energy. Rest here for an hour, Ao Tian and Tang San, take turns keeping watch."

Ning Rongrong sat next to Ao Tian with Xiao Wu and a few others, wanting to make sure if Xiao Wu would do her job after taking her money.

Zhao Wuji, Tang San, and Oscar sat on the other side.

Tang San had already finished his dry rations, so he stood up and said, "I'll take the first watch. Ao Tian, you can take over in half an hour."

With that, he leaped onto the branches of a nearby large tree. His eyes flickered with purple light from time to time, observing the surroundings.

Seeing the hopeful look in Ning Rongrong's eyes, Xiao Wu squeezed next to Ao Tian, hugged his arm, and used her charming technique. She said, "Ao Tian, let's discuss something."

Ao Tian moved a bit, finding that this girl was hugging quite tightly.

While she was using her charm, Ao Tian was still quite enjoying it, half-closing his eyes and feeling the comfortable state. He asked, "Speak, what do you want to discuss with me?"

"Forge a long sword for Ning Rongrong." Xiao Wu said.

Ao Tian glanced at Xiao Wu and asked, "Why are you suddenly so kind?"

"Can't I? I've already taken money from her." Xiao Wu twisted her body a few times with force.

Ao Tian pinched Xiao Wu's nose and said, "So it's because you're greedy for money again."

"Are you going to or not?"

"You know, the things I forge are very expensive." Ao Tian glanced at Ning Rongrong and said.

The things he forged, how could they be bought with such common currency as golden soul coins?

Hearing Ao Tian's words, Ning Rongrong quickly said, "I've already given Xiao Wu a thousand golden soul coins."

Her implication was: I've already given a full price, you won't refuse, right?

Zhao Wuji, Oscar, and Tang San were all dumbfounded. Ning Rongrong was really rich. She could just casually take out a thousand golden soul coins.

Oscar was envious. This wealthy girl, if he married her, how many years of hard work would he save?

Tang San sat on a thick branch, leaning against a big tree, looking at Ning Rongrong. He had an idea.

He guessed why Ning Rongrong wanted that kind of weapon from Ao Tian. For auxiliary system spirit masters, a weapon that could evoke sword qi was indeed very practical.

He thought of his hidden weapons. If judged by suitability, he believed his hidden weapons were even more suitable for auxiliary spirit masters than Ao Tian's long sword.

Because his hidden weapons were even more mysterious and harder to defend against, with a longer attack range.

An idea crossed his mind: should he sell some of his hidden weapons to Ning Rongrong?

He had long had the idea of establishing a Tang Sect from another world on the Douluo Continent, but building a sect was not so easy. The most important condition was the need for a large amount of funding.

Selling some hidden weapons in exchange for wealth seemed like a good option.

Xiao Wu was afraid that Ao Tian would refuse, so she quickly stood up, pulled Ao Tian towards the edge of the clearing, and walked a few meters into the forest.

It wasn't until their figures were blocked by a few large trees that Xiao Wu whispered, "Just help me out a bit. I've already taken the money, how would others see me if I back out now?"

"Do you know that the things I forge are priceless, let alone a thousand gold coins?" Ao Tian said.

Although forging was easy for him, he didn't want to casually help someone who wasn't close to him.

"Her request isn't high. As long as the appearance of the sword is more beautiful than your golden one, and its power is at the Spirit Elder level, it'll be enough." Xiao Wu asked.

Ao Tian paused for a moment and asked, "Is it really that simple?"

Xiao Wu proudly snorted and said, "What else? Am I the kind of person who would get a bad deal?"

"Who do you think you are, calling yourself my aunt?" Ao Tian asked with a smile, pressing Xiao Wu against a large tree. (T/N: Dafuq does this mean? Man, chinese is weird.)

A look of panic flashed across Xiao Wu's face. She raised her chin to look at Ao Tian, forcing herself to remain calm. "If you don't help me out, then I'm your aunt."

Ao Tian pinned Xiao Wu against the tree with his left hand, while his right hand held onto Xiao Wu's smooth chin. He lifted it slightly, smiling and saying, "I provide the service, you pay the fee. That seems fair. So, what do I get in return?"

Xiao Wu's gaze was drawn back to Ao Tian's face, but in the next moment, her eyes widened.

...

The air suddenly fell silent, maybe for a minute, or maybe two. Ao Tian's voice finally sounded, "Consider this your payment for asking me for help. If you say I can't have a taste, then I'll take a bit of interest first. That should be fine."

Xiao Wu's head was against Ao Tian's chest, and her small fists pounded against his chest on the other side. From the side, you could see her cheeks were completely red, as if they were burning.

Ao Tian grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the forest, saying, "Ning Rongrong, when we get back, I'll help you forge the sword. I promise you'll be satisfied."

"Ao Tian, thank you so much." Ning Rongrong quickly said.

She looked at Xiao Wu, who was following Ao Tian with small steps, her head down. When she saw the blush on Xiao Wu's face, she suddenly understood something.

"Could it be that in just a few short minutes, they've already...?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but wonder.

She wasn't very clear about how that kind of thing worked, but that didn't stop a young girl's imagination.

Sitting next to Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu buried her burning face in Gu Yuena's lap, acting spoiled, "Sister Na'er, that guy's being mean."

Gu Yuena smiled and asked, "Didn't you like it?"

Being asked so openly by Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu became even more shy. She buried her face deeper into Gu Yuena's legs and refused to lift it.

Just then, Tang San, sitting high up on a tree branch, suddenly turned serious and said in a deep voice, "There's movement, coming in our direction."

Zhao Wuji immediately stood up, somewhat surprised. After the girls came back from taking care of their needs, he had asked Tang San to watch the surroundings. Actually, he had secretly released his spiritual power, paying attention to any movements around them.

But now, within his range of spiritual power, he didn't feel anything.

Could it be that Tang San is talking nonsense?