The Zhan family did not take Cheng Shanling's life after all.
When Zhan Yingluo ordered the elixir to be delivered, she also brought good news. The Cheng family ranked seventh in the hunting competition.
When Cheng Shanling woke up after being in a coma for half a day, his mood did not fluctuate at all when he heard the news.
His eyes fell on Cheng Qingjia, with a hint of disappointment in his calmness.
Cheng Qingjia did not dare to raise her head to look at her grandfather's expression, but lowered her head and placed a jade box on the table.
"I have promised Zhan Yingluo that the ceremony will be held in three days. When the ceremony is over, we will go to Pingfeng Island together. I... will practice hard in the future."
Cheng Shanling only glanced with his consciousness and found out that inside the jade box was a low-grade longevity pill that could increase life span by ten years.
He sighed in his heart, the boat was in ruins and there was nothing he could do to change it.
If you continue to persist, it will only harm the Cheng family.
Cheng Shanling didn't say anything more after all. He silently took off a storage ring and handed it to him.
"Take it, you will have to rely on yourself from now on."
Cheng Qingjia wanted to refuse, but seeing the look on his grandfather's face, he finally accepted it.
Cheng Shanling waved his hand and signaled him to go out. Then he suddenly thought of something, "Will that little friend Xu go to Pingfeng Island together?"
"How does grandpa know?"
Cheng Qingjia was a little surprised. He only found out about it when Zhan Yingluo gave him the Shouyuan Pill.
"Although this woman claims to be from an unknown island, I don't think she has the shyness and shyness that monks on the island are accustomed to. Instead, she has a calm and transparent attitude that goes straight to her heart. She may not be like a thing in the pond."
Cheng Qingjia was stunned, "Fellow Taoist Xu has a quiet temperament, but I think she is too quiet and reserved, almost dull. And there is nothing special about her on weekdays."
"What do you know? It is said that one is as straight as a sword, as clever as a clumsy person, and as successful as a fool. A truly smart person knows how to hide his edge."
Cheng Qingjia seemed to understand. Although he didn't quite understand the meaning of the words, he knew that his grandfather was very optimistic about Daoist Xu.
Cheng Shanling thought for a while, "Go and invite little friend Xu over."
When Xu Chunniang came after hearing the news, Cheng Shanling had already rearranged his clothes and was sitting upright.
He smiled slightly and said, "Xu Xiaoyou, I'm telling you a joke."
Xu Chunniang responded with a gift, "Misfortune lies where blessings depend, and blessing lies where misfortune lies. Perhaps this is not necessarily a bad thing for the Cheng family and Cheng Qingjia himself."
Cheng Shanling thoughtfully said, "You are right. This matter is a variable for our Cheng family. And variables are inherently good and bad."
He paused and then asked, "I heard that my little friend is planning to go to Pingfeng Island in the future?"
"It's true."
Xu Chunniang nodded slightly, even if Cheng Shanling didn't invite her, she would come in person and tell him about the matter.
After all, she still carries the identity of a guest of the Cheng family.
Cheng Shanling sighed softly, "When Xu Xiaoyou agreed to be the guest of the Cheng family, he made it clear that he would not stay in Nansha Island for a long time. But I didn't expect to leave so soon."
Xu Chunniang felt a little sorry. In order to invite her to participate in the hunting competition, the Cheng family showed great sincerity.
But in the end, Zhan Yingluo appeared halfway and tried his best to help the Cheng family, but she had nothing to do.
"I feel ashamed to say that I couldn't help much in this hunting competition."
"The Zhan family doesn't even pay attention to me, let alone little friend Xu. Besides, the only thing you promised me was to participate in the competition. It's just that Qingjia has a simple temper, so I feel a little worried after all."
Cheng Shanling shook his head, and after careful consideration, he finally spoke hesitantly.
"Xu Xiaoyou, I have an unkind request. If you feel embarrassed, just pretend you haven't heard of it."
"Let me tell you, Master Cheng, if I can do it, I can do it by the way."
"I suspect that Zhan Yingluo actually had another agenda when he asked Qingjia to marry into his wife."
There was a depth in Cheng Shanling's eyes. He really couldn't understand what was worthy of Zhan Yingluo's attention in his grandson.
The Zhan family has always been unfavorable, and if something goes wrong, there will be evil.
If Zhan Yingluo values Qingjia's appearance, then she is too superficial.
Xu Chunniang did not comment, quietly waiting for the other party's next words.
"I heard that fellow Taoist Xu is going to Pingfeng Island. I hope that fellow Taoist can take care of it when he is traveling with Qingjia. This is a nautical chart that my ancestor of the Cheng family obtained in the early years, so I gave it to fellow Taoist."
Cheng Shanling said, taking out a bone fragment and placing it on the table.
"Of course, if little friend Xu feels embarrassed, it's okay not to agree. These are just my guesses. There is nothing in Qingjia that Miss Zhan San can plot.
But regardless of whether you agree or not, this chart is given to you."
Xu Chunniang sighed inwardly. First, she was given access to the third floor of the library, and now she was given a sea map.
The head of the Cheng family is not only generous, but every time he offers something, it is something she cannot refuse.
Isn't he worried that she won't do anything after taking the things?
Xu Chunniang pondered for a moment, and finally took the chart.
"I can only promise you to keep an eye on him secretly for one year."
Cheng Shanling frowned slightly, "My little friend's words are enough. This is the path Qingjia chose himself, I can only help him get here."
I hope all this is just his overthinking.
After Cheng Shanling recovered slightly from his injuries, he led the Cheng family away without even staying to watch the ceremony.
Xu Chunniang resumed her status as a casual cultivator, but did not announce it to the outside world. She still lived in the Zhan family as a guest of the Cheng family.
On the third day after Cheng Qingjia got married, Zhan Yingluo decided to activate the teleportation array to Pingfeng Island.
After Xu Chunniang paid 50,000 spirit stones, she obtained one of the teleportation places.
When she stepped into the teleportation array, Zhan Yingluo only gave her a faint glance and then withdrew his gaze, as if he had lost interest in her.
Cheng Qingjia looked at her, but he hesitated to speak. However, due to his identity and the people around him, he did not say anything.
Xu Chunniang withdrew her gaze and waited quietly for the teleportation to arrive.
A dazzling white light flashed, and the figures in the teleportation array suddenly disappeared.
Then, a hundred thousand miles away, ten figures appeared out of thin air in a formation on Pingfeng Island.
Xu Chunniang stood on the spot. After the power of teleportation subsided, she waited for a while before opening her eyes and walking out of the formation with the others.
Several monks were hugging Zhan Yingluo and saying goodbye. They were the same people who came to Pingfeng Island through the teleportation array.
Zhan Yingluo nodded with a smile, and after watching them leave, her eyes fell on Xu Chunniang.
"I wonder if fellow Taoist Xu has somewhere to go on Pingfeng Island?"
Seeing the other party shaking his head in silence, the smile on her face deepened, "It's a pity. Originally, fellow Taoist Xu had the opportunity to go with me. I have something else to do, so I'll take the first step."
After Xu Chunniang watched the other party go away, her spiritual consciousness slowly penetrated into the token she carried with her.
In the sea chart that comes with the token, you can vaguely see a small black spot on it, moving in one direction.