#359 - Is Xu Ming here? (4000 words)

After seeing Shi Xin off, Xu Ming returned to the Xu Mansion and felt an unprecedented sense of quiet.

In the past, besides his mother, there were also Qin Qingwan, Xu Xuenuo, and Xu Pangda in the Xu Mansion.

But now, they were all gone, even his own mother had left.

Sitting in Xiaochun Courtyard, Xu Ming sighed.

Xu Ming was also gradually understanding his mother's feelings from before.

When he left back then, perhaps his mother was sitting alone in the courtyard like this?

At most, Madam Wang would come to accompany his mother.

As for Qingwan's mother, it was said that Madam Qin had long since returned to her parents' home and had not returned for a long time.

“Young Master.”

Just as Xu Ming was spacing out, Chun Yan's voice came.

Xu Ming turned his head to look and smiled, “Sister Chun Yan.”

“Does Young Master want to drink some tea?” Chun Yan asked.

Xu Ming shook his head, “No need.”

“Oh…” Chun Yan lowered her head, looking somewhat lonely.

Looking at Chun Yan's appearance, Xu Ming knew that Chun Yan was also very disappointed when she learned that Madam had left.

Chun Yan had been living with Madam for many years and had long been accustomed to it.

Now that Madam had left, Chun Yan must feel like something was missing.

“Does Sister Chun Yan have any plans?” Xu Ming asked.

Sister Chun Yan was already in her thirties, and even if she were to marry, there would hardly be any decent families willing to marry her, and Sister Chun Yan had said before that she did not want to marry anyway.

Chun Yan lowered her head and said softly, “I don’t have any plans, the First Madam asked me to go over to serve her and wait for Madam to return.”

“That’s good.”

Xu Ming nodded, thinking that he had the same idea.

Madam Wang and his mother had a good relationship and often came in and out of Xiaochun Courtyard, and she was also quite familiar with Chun Yan.

After his mother left, Madam Wang was actually missing a companion, so she called Chun Yan over to keep each other company.

“I heard that Young Master will be leaving in a few days?” Chun Yan asked.

“Yes.” Xu Ming nodded, “Going to the North Sea Dragon Palace.”

“After Young Master goes to the North Sea Dragon Palace, will you come back?” Chun Yan looked at Xu Ming expectantly.

Looking at Chun Yan's eyes, Xu Ming shook his head, “I will come back, but I will leave again soon.”

“Oh…” Chun Yan lowered her head again, seeming even more disappointed.

In fact, Xu Ming also knew what Chun Yan was thinking.

After his mother left, it was estimated that Sister Chun Yan wanted to serve him.

But he would not stay here for too long after all.

Moreover, he had long been accustomed to being alone, and he was really not comfortable with being served by others.

“Sister Chun Yan, you should rest well, I’ll go back to the courtyard first.” Xu Ming stood up.

“Ah? Oh, okay, Young Master, take care.”

After Xu Ming returned to the courtyard, he practiced his fist techniques and then placed Hongxiu on his legs to meditate.

Although the Hongxiu sword spirit still had not awakened, Xu Ming faintly felt that the connection between him and Hongxiu was becoming increasingly close.

Xu Ming felt that if he was not mistaken, Hongxiu should also be gradually waking up.

When Xu Ming opened his eyes, the sky had already darkened.

Unknowingly, he had been comprehending the sword for most of the day.

Xu Ming took a deep breath and put away Hongxiu.

Xu Ming casually picked up a bucket in the courtyard and took a shower.

While washing, Xu Ming suddenly felt someone hugging him from behind.

“Senior Zhou, please show some self-respect.” Xu Ming said.

The corners of Zhou Wanfeng's mouth curled up, “You clearly know what I want you to do, and you clearly agreed, so what self-respect is there between the two of us?”

Xu Ming: “…”

Although that was the case, Xu Ming still felt that something was not right when those words came out of the other party's mouth.

The moment Xu Ming turned around and looked at Zhou Wanfeng, a fire could not help but rise in his body.

Zhou Wanfeng had already changed into a set of clothes, a set of clothes that could absolutely not be worn outside.

She was wearing a red light gauze, the light gauze just reached her ankles, and then the light gauze had a belt, which, when tightened, showed off her graceful figure.

Besides that, there was only a red dudou around her chest, and Xu Ming could even faintly see the main points of study.

Besides a light gauze and a dudou, there were only red pants left.

It’s just that these pants… don’t really feel like they can be called pants.

Because this style feels like Blue Star's thong!

It can only be said that the world is so big that there is really nothing strange, I didn't expect that this kind of thing exists in this world!

Sure enough, no matter where you are, the creativity of old perverts is often surprisingly similar.

Under the hazy moonlight, Xu Ming looked at the other party's delicate white skin and well-proportioned and slender legs.

Xu Ming was originally a vigorous young man, and when he saw such a woman like a honey peach dressed like this, his breathing became even heavier.

“How is it, is it good-looking?” Feeling Xu Ming's invasive gaze, Zhou Wanfeng looked at Xu Ming with a smile, “This is what people have carefully prepared.”

Xu Ming: “…”

As she spoke, Zhou Wanfeng tiptoed, put her hands on Xu Ming's shoulders, leaned close to Xu Ming's ear, and said softly:

“Accompany me for three days and three nights, this is my condition, Young Master Xu should not be the kind of person who does not keep his word, right?

Moreover, Young Master, don't worry, during these three days and three nights, I will definitely let Young Master experience the kind of happiness that he has never experienced before.

This kind of happiness is not something that inexperienced little girls can bring to you~”

Xu Ming: “…”

Xu Ming did not speak, but Zhou Wanfeng also knew that Xu Ming had defaulted.

Zhou Wanfeng took Xu Ming's hand and walked towards the room.

The door closed and the candlelight went out.

Soon, the sound of learning came from the room.

After the paid content.

The next morning, Xu Ming got up from the bed, and then Zhou Wanfeng pulled him to study for a whole morning.

It was not until noon that Xu Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At the beginning, Xu Ming thought that Zhou Wanfeng had been locked up for too long, so she wanted to vent all the desires deep inside human beings all at once.

But later, Xu Ming found that this was not the case.

When engaging in in-depth exchanges with Zhou Wanfeng, Xu Ming felt that his Yang energy was constantly being absorbed by Zhou Wanfeng.

Zhou Wanfeng seemed to be performing a kind of dual cultivation technique, to be precise, Zhou Wanfeng was performing the art of extracting essence, and the object of extraction was naturally Xu Ming, so Zhou Wanfeng could just take the initiative.

On the morning of the fourth day, after cultivating for a full three days and three nights, even if Xu Ming was vigorous, under such high-intensity study, Xu Ming's face was pale, and his whole person even looked a little weak.

Looking at Zhou Wanfeng in contrast.

After Zhou Wanfeng extracted Xu Ming's essence for three days and three nights, she was radiant, her lips were red, her face was glowing, she seemed to be hundreds of years younger all of a sudden, and her whole person was like a flower that had been watered, even more delicate.

For Xu Ming, this was the first time that his Yang energy had been absorbed so much, but fortunately, Xu Ming did not damage his foundation.

This was naturally the result of Zhou Wanfeng's restraint, otherwise Xu Ming would not have allowed Zhou Wanfeng to extract his essence.

But even so, Xu Ming felt that he would have to recuperate for at least half a month.

But Zhou Wanfeng did not lie to Xu Ming, during these three days and three nights, Xu Ming saw Zhou Wanfeng's eighteen kinds of martial arts, each of which was very novel.

Xu Ming originally thought that he had watched so many island country movies in his previous life, and he had seen everything, but he didn't expect that Zhou Wanfeng would be so creative.

And it was on this morning when Xu Ming and Zhou Wanfeng finished studying that the Martial Emperor summoned Xu Ming to the palace.

The Martial Emperor wanted Xu Ming to go to the North Sea Dragon Palace, and he would leave the next day.

Xu Ming had long been prepared for this.

Early the next morning, Xu Ming became the chief official of the East Sea Dragon Palace mission and went to the East Sea Dragon Palace.

The Martial Emperor held a banquet in the palace to see off the mission.

Wu Yanhan, who was now the Prince of Qin, was naturally also there.

After the farewell banquet, the Martial Emperor personally saw off the mission.

Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan rode horses in front.

“Regarding the person who wants to kill you, Listening Wind Pavilion already has some clues, but it is not certain, and it will take some time, but don't worry, my father attaches great importance to this matter, and I will also keep an eye on it for you, no matter who that person is, no matter how much power the other party can have in the court, I will give you justice.”

Wu Yanhan said to Xu Ming.

Xu Ming nodded, “Thank you, but the court is not the Jianghu, you can't just fight and kill casually.

The power behind the person who wants to move me must be not small, and may even have complex relationships with many people in the court.

If you can handle it, that's the best.

If it's not easy to handle, just tell me that person's name, and I'll solve it myself.

Remember not to act rashly, not to mention that you are still a princess, and may even inherit the throne, try not to let the civil and military officials in the court stand on your opposite side.”

Wu Yanhan sneered a few times, “Hehe, if inheriting the throne requires looking at people's faces, then I would be too useless.

If I have to look at the faces of those guys to become the ruler of a country, then being the ruler of this country would be too wronged.”

Xu Ming: “…”

“Okay, okay, I promise you.”

Seeing Xu Ming's worried look, Wu Yanhan relaxed slightly and tucked the long hair behind her ear.

“Don't worry, I'm not a fool, I have a sense of propriety.”

Xu Ming nodded, “That's good.”

Wu Yanhan reminded Xu Ming: "Don't just talk about me all the time. This time, when you go to the North Sea Dragon Palace, be careful in your actions and words. The Dragon race of the Four Seas has always looked down on the Human race and other demon races. They are naturally arrogant. Just treat them like fools and don't take them seriously."

Xu Ming laughed a few times: "So you're worried about me now? Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. No matter what, I'm representing the Wu Kingdom on this mission, so I really can't mess around. Just wait for me to come back."

Wu Yanhan's cheeks flushed slightly: "Who's waiting for you to come back? Just don't make me go to the North Sea to collect your corpse."

Xu Ming smiled and didn't say anything more.

Xu Ming looked back. The procession heading to the North Sea was very long, with the people lining the streets to see them off.

This delegation was very large, with a total of fifty officials going, escorted by three thousand Blood Floating Corpses.

Moreover, in order to congratulate them on the Four Seas Ceremony, the Martial Emperor naturally couldn't go empty-handed. The Martial Emperor had to bring some gifts.

This time, the Martial Emperor was indeed very generous.

First, the Martial Emperor sent some specialties of the Wu Kingdom. These specialties were not expensive, but they were meant to show his sincerity, indicating that he sincerely wanted to establish friendship with the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Secondly, the Martial Emperor sent a fairy-grade spiritual flower—the Hundred Phoenix Flower.

Although fairy-grade spiritual herbs and fairy-grade weapons are both fairy-grade, their importance is different.

Most fairy herbs are not as precious as fairy weapons.

However, fairy herbs are still very rare, second only to fairy weapons.

It can only be said that the Martial Emperor sent the most precious thing he could send.

In addition to the fairy herb, there were also some other relatively precious spiritual artifacts and famous calligraphy and paintings of the Human race.

The main theme of this gift was sincerity, and absolutely no fault could be found with it.

The Martial Emperor accompanied the delegation for five miles before stopping.

Xu Ming bid farewell to the Martial Emperor and Wu Yanhan.

Xu Ming led the delegation westward. If they were to walk the entire way, to be honest, even if they walked for two months, they wouldn't be able to leave the borders of the Wu Kingdom.

So, after the Martial Emperor stopped, Xu Ming and his party boarded a flying boat and headed directly to the North Sea Dragon Palace.

If there were no accidents, the flying boat would arrive in about ten days.

On the flying boat, Zhou Wanfeng wanted to have in-depth study with Xu Ming, but was undoubtedly rejected by Xu Ming.

He admitted that Zhou Wanfeng's learning ability was very strong, but he couldn't indulge in it.

He had previously agreed to study with Zhou Wanfeng entirely to repay her favor, and now that the favor had been repaid, there was no reason for them to have in-depth communication.

Xu Ming's act of turning Zhou Wanfeng away made Zhou Wanfeng feel quite angry.

At first, Zhou Wanfeng thought that Xu Ming was worried that she would absorb his yang energy.

But even after Zhou Wanfeng explained, Xu Ming still ignored her.

Zhou Wanfeng didn't even know what Xu Ming was insisting on. They had already studied so many times, and now he was pretending to be chaste.

Eight days later, the flying boat carrying the Wu Kingdom delegation had arrived above the North Sea. Xu Ming looked at the vast and endless ocean, and the small islands standing on the sea, and his heart couldn't help but tense up.

If it was just a normal mission, it wouldn't be anything.

But Xu Ming knew very well that the other party's target was himself.

At the same time, in the palace of the North Sea Dragon Palace, a maid walked quickly to a woman in a sea-blue dress and bowed:

"Your Majesty, the Wu Kingdom's delegation has arrived in the North Sea and is expected to arrive at the palace in one day."

"Has Xu Ming arrived?" The Dragon Queen turned her head and spoke slowly.