Morning.

Xie Xiaojiu heard the commotion and stepped out of the room, seeing Jiang Ning practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.

The shadow of the sword was heavy, the sword followed the body, the body moved with intention.

She had practiced swordsmanship for years, and her understanding of the technique far exceeded ordinary people; she could sense the exquisite skill in Jiang Ning's swordsmanship.

"I never expected that the master's achievements in the Sword Dao were so high!" Xie Xiaojiu marveled silently.

A moment later.

Jiang Ning sheathed his sword and stood.

"Come over!" he called to Xie Xiaojiu.

"Master!" Xie Xiaojiu immediately stepped forward.

"Do you still have enough Jade Marrow Pills?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Plenty!" Xie Xiaojiu nodded.

"Then today you should forge the Jade Bone first, then go to handle matters for me!" Jiang Ning commanded.

"Yes, Master!" Xie Xiaojiu accepted the order at once.

Afterward.

She swallowed Jiang Ning's blood, a pale golden liquid, and re-entered the bone forging process.

Jiang Ning continued practicing his sword, swiftly entering the zone, clearing his mind of distractions, and focusing with intense concentration.

[Seven Star Demon Suppression Sword Experience Value +7]

[Seven Star Demon Suppression Sword Experience Value +6]

[Seven Star Demon Suppression Sword Experience Value +6]

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As the sword's light flashed, its brilliance radiated in all directions, and the experience value of the Seven Stars Demon Suppressing Sword Technique steadily increased.

...

"Ah Ning, it's time to eat!" Liuu Wanwan's silhouette appeared at the entrance of Jiang Ning's courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning sheathed his sword and stood.

"Sister-in-law, I'll be right there!"

"Alright!" Liuu Wanwan glanced at Jiang Ning and Xie Xiaojiu, her eyes narrowing slightly with a smile.

"Ah Ning, remember to bring Miss Xie with you; you both barely ate yesterday!" Liuu Wanwan reminded.

"Sure!" Jiang Ning nodded.

[Skill]: Seven Stars Demon Suppressing Sword Technique (Perfection 521/1000)

"Progress is over halfway there!" Jiang Ning thought to himself, glancing at his panel, feeling a wave of excitement.

He needed just under five hundred more experience points to allow the Seven Star Demon Suppression Sword to break its limit for the first time, thereby deriving its corresponding trait.

"At my current efficiency, I should be close by this afternoon!" he pondered, eyeing his panel.

Then, his gaze fell upon Xie Xiaojiu.

At the moment, waves of turmoil still came from within Xie Xiaojiu, clearly still in a rigorous bone forging process.

Jiang Ning stood quietly by the side, patiently waiting for Xie Xiaojiu to finish this round of bone forging.

After about ten breaths.

Xie Xiaojiu opened her eyes.

"Master!" her eyes met Jiang Ning's, she spoke.

"Tidy up, and have some breakfast first!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, Master!" Xie Xiaojiu replied obediently.

A moment later.

Xie Xiaojiu tied up her hair and entered the lake for a quick wash to remove her sweat before dressing again.

Upon reaching the courtyard gate, she saw Jiang Ning waiting on one side.

"Master!" Xie Xiaojiu bowed her head.

Jiang Ning glanced at Xie Xiaojiu; her tied-up hair got slightly wet by the lake water.

He then reached out his hand to brush those strands, and the water droplets quickly evaporated.

"Let's go!"

"Yes, Master!" Xie Xiaojiu placed her hands over her belly and hurriedly followed Jiang Ning's pace.

...

Front yard.

"Ah Ning, hurry over!" Liuu Wanwan stood at the entrance of the front hall, waving to Jiang Ning.

"Sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning walked over, smiling softly.

"Mrs. Jiang!" Xie Xiaojiu looked at Liuu Wanwan, her posture slightly crouched, her right hand pressing over her left, crossed at her left waist as she greeted.

Seeing Xie Xiaojiu's elegant demeanor, Liuu Wanwan's smile deepened.

She stepped forward quickly, holding Xie Xiaojiu's wrist.

"Miss Xie, haven't seen you for a while, you've become even more beautiful!"

"Mrs. Jiang looks younger by the day!" Xie Xiaojiu smiled slightly as she replied.

Watching the pair ahead, Jiang Ning also displayed a gentle smile.

Afterward.

The three entered the front hall, where Jiang Ning saw Lv Yi placing a big bowl of fish soup at the center of the dining table.

"Young master!" Lv Yi greeted Jiang Ning as he saw him.

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Young master, there are still two more dishes to be served, I'll go fetch them!" Lv Yi rubbed her hands on her apron and spoke.

"Lv Yi, you should sit down first, I'll fetch them!" Liuu Wanwan holding Xie Xiaojiu's wrist said.

"Wanwan, I can manage!" Lv Yi replied.

As her words fell, she turned towards the direction of the kitchen.

"Brother, have a seat!" Jiang Li pulled a chair, gesturing for Jiang Ning to sit beside him.

"Big brother!" Jiang Ning smiled at Jiang Li.

Then he looked over to the side where Little Dumpling was constantly blinking at him.

Little Dumpling, seeing Jiang Ning looking at her, held her porcelain bowl with both hands, looking up and smiling, revealing her toothy grin.

Jiang Ning saw that Little Dumpling was missing two front teeth.

He couldn't help but smile fondly.

Seeing Jiang Ning's smile, Little Dumpling seemed to understand.

She immediately pursed her lips tightly, lowered her head, glancing upward in feigned anger.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning's smile widened.

"Bad uncle, don't like you anymore!!" Little Dumpling muttered, twisting her head away.

At this moment.

Just sitting down, Xie Xiaojiu's eyes were slightly curved.

Her gaze had been fixated on Jiang Ning, so she had already seen the scene unfold at the dining table.

...

A moment later.

"Meal's ready!!" Little Dumpling sat on Jiang Ning's right leg, her face joyous, extending both hands with the porcelain bowl.

The little girl's emotions came and went quickly.

A little coaxing, and she instantly switched from stormy to sunny.

Liuu Wanwan took Little Dumpling's porcelain bowl, serving it with fish soup resembling milk.

"Be good and eat at your own stool!"

She placed the bowl filled with fish soup in front of Little Dumpling, giving her a stern look.

"Oh!" Little Dumpling's smile vanished, nodding with her head lowered.

Then obediently returned to her seat.

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