Looking at him was even more impossible.
For to gaze into his eyes was to be compelled to surrender.
Though Zheng Wei’s gait seemed slow, a closer look revealed each step covered several meters.
Upon noticing this, even Fujiwara Shifei’s eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "Shrinking Ground!"
The others, hearing Fujiwara Shifei’s words, were puzzled. "What is that?"
"What does 'Shrinking Ground' mean?" Yue Qingxin voiced her confusion.
As Yue Qingxin spoke, the others fixed their gaze on Fujiwara Shifei, eager for her explanation.
However, Fujiwara Shifei seemed lost in thought and did not answer Yue Qingxin’s question.
At this moment, Yi Zhixie said, "Shrinking Ground means that when you move forward, the distance of the land is reduced. It appears as if you are taking a normal step, but in reality, you are covering several meters."
"That's amazing?" Lu Taobao was shocked.
In that case, it would be far more convenient than a carriage.
Yi Zhixie shook his head, "That’s nothing. It’s merely at a beginner level. According to records, if Shrinking Ground can be cultivated to its peak, one can travel thousands of meters in a single step."
Hearing Yi Zhixie's words, everyone was astonished, unsure how to react.
If Shen Xiaoyan were here, she would surely remark that this was even faster and more convenient than airplanes from her previous life, a perfect tool for traveling, or for roadside robbery.
With such a golden finger, wouldn't it be possible to escape in an instant, leaving no trace?
Lu Taobao smacked his lips and looked at Yi Zhixie, "Then, to what level have you cultivated? I've never seen you use it."
Yi Zhixie's expression instantly froze.
At this point, Lu Taobao continued, "That's odd. If you really knew it, with your personality, you'd definitely show off to us. You've never mentioned it for so long; you must not actually know it, right?"
After speaking, Lu Taobao smiled meaningfully.
Yi Zhixie was extremely embarrassed but calmly said, "I don't know it, so what? No one knows it anyway."
"If you don't know it, then don't know it. Why are you still arguing? If no one knows it, how does Zheng Wei know it? He didn't know it before, and now he does overnight. Don't tell me it's difficult to cultivate or something."
Yi Zhixie opened his mouth and finally said dryly, "It is indeed very difficult to cultivate."
Lu Taobao waved his hand, clearly not believing him.
At this moment, Fujiwara Shifei withdrew her gaze and glanced faintly at Yi Zhixie and Lu Taobao, "Truly, no one knows it."
Bai Ying added, "My master told me that Shrinking Ground is only mentioned in books, and only in a few sentences, with no method of cultivation. Therefore, although we all know of this technique, no one can perform it."
"Oh?"
It took Lu Taobao a while to utter a sound of surprise.
He truly hadn't expected that no one would actually know it.
But that wasn't right. If no one knew it, how did Zheng Wei?
Before, Yi Zhixie had never mentioned any of this.
"Then, how did Zheng Wei learn it?" Yi Zhixie murmured, as if to himself.
This was also what everyone wanted to know.
"Let's follow him and ask. Then we'll know."
Fujiwara Shifei finished speaking and walked in the direction Zheng Wei had gone.
After taking two steps, she stopped and turned to look at Yi Zhixie and the others, "Where did he go? Do you know?"
Zheng Wei had walked too quickly, and she could no longer see his silhouette.
She was unfamiliar with the area and naturally didn't know where Zheng Wei had gone.
Seeing her master confused again, Bai Ying lowered her head and chuckled stealthily.
When she looked up again, she was serious.
She turned to Lu Taobao, "Do you know where he went?"
This was the first time Bai Ying had spoken to him actively since last night, and Lu Taobao's face was full of joy.
"Yes, I'll take you there."
After speaking, Lu Taobao ran ahead to lead the way.
Seeing this, Yi Zhixie and the others exchanged knowing smiles.
It seemed Lu Taobao had finally caught on and knew how to win back his beloved.
The group followed, and soon arrived at the Shi'an Courtyard.
At the gate of Shi'an, Yi Zhixie quickly went forward and stopped Fujiwara Shifei, quietly telling her about Shen Xiaoyan.
After listening, Fujiwara Shifei frowned and said, "Is it really as you said?"
Yi Zhixie nodded, "Yes, Master-Uncle will know when he goes in. We just don't know if Master-Uncle has a way to wake Shen Xiaoyan up quickly."
Fujiwara Shifei shook her head, "I'll have to see first."
With that, they entered the Shi'an Courtyard.
Yue Qingxin did not follow them to the main room but instead turned with Sima Han to the east side room.
Removing the barrier outside the east side room, they entered to find four children already awake, being helped by their nannies as they walked around.
Ten-month-old children were already starting to learn to walk.
Because their bodies had been conditioned by the immortal spring water to be exceptionally healthy, their progress in learning to walk was much faster than that of ordinary children.
If not for Yue Qingxin fearing they would get too tired and not allowing the nannies to have them practice more, they might already be walking on their own.
The four children were delighted to see Yue Qingxin and Sima Han enter.
However, after smiling at Yue Qingxin and Sima Han, the eldest triplet’s eyes remained fixed on the doorway.
Seeing this, Yue Qingxin understood. These three little ones were waiting to see if Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei would come in.
Suppressing the ache in her heart, Yue Qingxin and Sima Han stepped forward, intending to play with the children for a while.
Children have short memories, and when engaged in their favorite games, they naturally forget their momentary disappointment.
Meanwhile, in the main room, Zheng Wei sat by Shen Xiaoyan's side, his eyes fixed on her.
As footsteps approached from afar, Zheng Wei knew it must be Yi Zhixie and the others arriving.
Considering that Fujiwara Shifei was Yi Zhixie's Master-Uncle and might know more, perhaps even have a solution, he quietly sat there waiting for them to enter.
As Fujiwara Shifei entered, she intended to ask Zheng Wei about Shrinking Ground. However, upon reaching the bedside and seeing Shen Xiaoyan on the bed, the words she was about to speak were swallowed back.
Fujiwara Shifei stared at Shen Xiaoyan for a long time without speaking. When the others entered and saw her like this, they dared not make a sound to disturb her.
Zheng Wei also looked at Fujiwara Shifei, wondering why she was behaving this way, but a flicker of hope arose within him.
Perhaps Fujiwara Shifei had noticed something and had a solution?
Time ticked by, and finally, after half an hour, Fujiwara Shifei sighed and moved.
She slowly walked to the round table and sat down, but said nothing.
Seeing Fujiwara Shifei like this, the faint hope Zheng Wei had felt instantly shattered.
She probably had no solution, otherwise, why would she be like this?
"Master-Uncle, how is it?" Yi Zhixie asked cautiously.
His cautious inquiry stemmed from his fear of hearing an unwelcome answer.
Yet, not asking would only increase his anxiety.
Fujiwara Shifei looked up, then glanced at the bed again before saying, "Perhaps, we should find that person first."
Yi Zhixie was extremely surprised. "Master-Uncle, why do you say that?"
Fujiwara Shifei looked even more surprised. "Isn't she like this because someone gave her an ancient spiritual artifact?"
"But, how do you know it was given by someone else?" Yi Zhixie continued to ask.
"Because I sensed a familiar aura on Shen Xiaoyan, the aura of an ancient spiritual artifact I saw on someone else."
"How can you be so certain, Master-Uncle?" Yi Zhixie's brows furrowed.
Fujiwara Shifei gave a cold smile. "What? Have you grown bolder now, daring to question your Master-Uncle's words?"
Hearing Fujiwara Shifei's slightly sarcastic and threatening tone, and looking at her sharp gaze and the mocking smile on her lips, Yi Zhixie shivered.
He deeply regretted his current immaturity.
Otherwise, why would his memory be so poor?
He had forgotten that Fujiwara Shifei, his beautiful and unparalleled Master-Uncle, had a temper that was worlds apart from her appearance.
If anyone mistook Fujiwara Shifei for just a pretty face because of her looks, they would be gravely mistaken.
Even now, he could not forget how a young nobleman who had been attracted to Fujiwara Shifei's beauty had ultimately met such a tragic end.
Even his family had suffered significant repercussions because of it.
As past scenes replayed in his mind, Yi Zhixie trembled all over.
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing Yi Zhixie lost in thought and silent for a long time, Na Muzhong reached out, pushed him, and whispered.
Yi Zhixie snapped out of his reverie and began to smile foolishly at everyone in the room, "Hehehehe..."
Fujiwara Shifei’s brows furrowed slightly, her expression resembling Xi Shi’s frown, incredibly captivating.
But in the next second, her red lips parted. "What the hell are you laughing at!"
Yi Zhixie: ...
Master-Uncle, it's not that I'm not keeping your secrets.
Who could have imagined she would swear in front of everyone!
Upon hearing Fujiwara Shifei utter those words, everyone in the room, including Zheng Wei, froze for a moment.
He had seen Fujiwara Shifei a few times before, but each time she had come and gone in a hurry.
In total, they hadn't exchanged more than two sentences, let alone gotten to know her deeply.
And Fujiwara Shifei had always given the impression of an icy beauty.
Unfortunately, that impression had been shattered just moments ago.
Who could have imagined that such a beauty would curse so casually?
However, spoken in her clear, cold voice, such a phrase had a peculiar charm.
It also made it feel less unacceptable.
"Ahem, Master-Uncle, you said you sensed the aura of this divine artifact on someone else. May I ask who that person is and where they are now?"