After enduring until the end of the show, Tang Xiaoyu pulled Lao Lu towards their new home.
"Xiaoyu, why are you dragging me around in the middle of the night? Can't we just go to sleep?" Lu Changchun asked.
"Just come with me," Tang Xiaoyu replied.
Twenty minutes later, Tang Xiaoyu opened the courtyard gate and led Lu Changchun into the house.
She lit a candle and introduced, "This will be our home from now on."
"I'll take the bedroom on this side, and you can have the study on that side. I've already converted the study into a bedroom and prepared the bedding for you."
She guided Lu Changchun into her room. There was a bookshelf, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a few potted plants. Though the room was sparsely furnished, it exuded a warm and cozy atmosphere.
The potted plants added a touch of liveliness, making the room less austere and rigid.
"Uncle, how do you like the room I arranged for you?" Tang Xiaoyu asked, feeling moved as she could tell that Lu Changchun appreciated her efforts.
"I'm satisfied, very satisfied. You've put your heart into it," Lu Changchun expressed his gratitude.
"Good, then you should rest for now. During the day, you can take a closer look at our home," Tang Xiaoyu suggested.
"Alright, you've had a long day, so go and rest too! You can examine our home tomorrow," Lu Changchun advised.
In the neighboring room, the woman who had been asleep during Tang Xiaoyu and Lu Changchun's return opened her eyes.
Muttering to herself, she wondered, "What are they doing next door? Why are they coming back so late?"
"Forget it, this time the Sky Demon Sect is not here to cause trouble. There's no need to be so cautious," she dismissed the thought.
"Living here is quite comfortable. It would be great if we could continue like this," she wished.
The woman's name was Lin Qingying, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect and a cultivator at the early stage of Nascent Soul realm. She was commonly known as the "Female Demon Head."
Although Lin Qingying appeared ordinary and clean, she was a ruthless and cunning individual. Her ability to rise to the position of Sect Master in the Sky Demon Sect showcased her scheming mind and formidable strength.
Speaking of the Sky Demon Sect, despite its name, it was not composed of demonic cultivators but rather operated similarly to the Qingyun Sword Sect in nature.
Apart from the Sacred Ground, it was considered one of the strongest forces in the Eastern State.
Why did the Qingyun Sword Sect become nervous upon hearing the name Sky Demon Sect?
It was because the reputation of the Sky Demon Sect led by Lin Qingying was extremely poor, often engaging in dishonorable acts.
Over a hundred years ago, after discussions among several major sects, it was decided to exclude the Sky Demon Sect from future sect exchange conferences.
Lin Qingying was also a formidable character. If you didn't allow them to participate, they would cause trouble, leaving the other major sects in a headache with no way to deal with them.
However, this time Lin Qingying had come not to cause trouble, but to negotiate with the other major sects, aiming to have the Sky Demon Sect reintegrated into the sect exchange conference.
It wasn't that Lin Qingying had become afraid, but rather she had matured and understood that integrating into a team was the most advantageous approach for the sect's development.
After all, their main competitors were other sect forces in the neighboring states.
The next morning, Tang Xiaoyu woke up early to buy breakfast and couldn't help but glance at the neighboring courtyard.
"Why did they build such a high wall for no reason?" she complained before heading towards the street.
Lin Qingying remained curled up in her blanket, unwilling to get up. She murmured, "I'm so hungry! If only I had a bowl of porridge and a few steamed buns."
"Forget it, I'll sleep a little longer. Once I open up my cultivation, I won't feel hungry anymore. This is just a one-time thing. Tomorrow, I'll definitely get up early to buy breakfast."
"When will my body catch up with the appetite of an ordinary human? Sigh! Going back to sleep."
Tang Xiaoyu bought breakfast and conveniently went to the market to purchase various necessities such as firewood, rice, oil, and salt.
Upon returning home, Tang Xiaoyu saw Lu Changchun strolling in the courtyard and greeted him, "Uncle, have breakfast. I have your favorite steamed buns and lotus seed porridge."
As Tang Xiaoyu's voice was loud, it reached the ears of Lin Qingying, the neighbor next door.
Upon hearing the mention of steamed buns, Lin Qingying immediately sat up and thought, "There are steamed buns next door. How can I have some?"
She clapped her hands and said, "I got it! I can get to know the new neighbor and ask for some firewood as an introduction."
She quickly got up, tidied herself, and soon finished preparing. She hurriedly ran towards the gate of the neighboring courtyard.
"Dang, dang, dang." The sound of knocking on the door echoed.
Tang Xiaoyu murmured, "Who could it be so early in the morning?"
Saying that, she walked over and opened the door.
When she opened the door and took a look, Tang Xiaoyu was stunned.
Lin Qingying pretended to be shy, and in a soft voice, she said, "Hello, I am your neighbor. I ran out of firewood at home. Could you lend me some firewood to make breakfast?"
Tang Xiaoyu quickly stepped aside and hospitably said, "Please come in, miss. I just bought firewood today. Let me get it for you."
She led Lin Qingying to the living room and quickly asked her to sit down, placing her own uneaten breakfast in front of her.
"We bought too much breakfast today. Miss, please don't bother going back. You can have ours."
Lin Qingying smiled and graciously said, "Thank you, I won't stand on ceremony then."
Tang Xiaoyu foolishly smiled and replied, "No need to be polite. I don't know if these things suit your taste?"
"If you don't like them, tell me what you want to eat, and I'll go buy it for you."
Lin Qingying smiled and said, "I'm not picky. This is just fine."
"That's good. Take your time eating, and I'll go get the firewood for you."
"Thank you, Tang Gongzi."
Tang Xiaoyu quickly waved her hand and said, "No trouble at all. It's only natural for neighbors to help each other."
Saying that, Tang Xiaoyu ran to the kitchen to get the firewood.
Lu Changchun stood nearby, staring in astonishment, thinking that he was seeing things. He once again looked at Lin Qingying.
Shaking his head, he thought, "It seems that the reason he was so happy yesterday was because of this woman. But Xiaoyu's taste is really questionable!"
"I used to think highly of him. It turns out he's no different from us men, pretending to be someone he's not."
In the kitchen, Tang Xiaoyu brought out a bundle of firewood that he had just bought this morning.
"It seems I should ask the firewood seller to deliver an extra bundle of firewood in the future."
After putting down the firewood, Tang Xiaoyu returned to the living room and saw that Lin Qingying had almost finished eating.
They started chatting.
"I don't know the lady's name."
Lin Qingying casually wiped her mouth and replied, "I'm Lin Qingying. You can call me Sanmei. I'm the third child in my family, and they all call me that."
Seeing Lin Qingying's actions, Tang Xiaoyu didn't feel any discomfort. Instead, she felt that Lin Qingying was genuine and not pretentious.
"A person's name reflects their character, and yours is as clear and pure as your name suggests."
Upon hearing Tang Xiaoyu's praise, Lu Changchun internally exclaimed, "What a mess! Read more books, can't you? What does her appearance have to do with being clear and pure?"
Lin Qingying didn't feel embarrassed at all and graciously admitted, "Thank you for the praise."
"What praise? It's the truth."
Lu Changchun was completely speechless at the shamelessness of these two individuals.
During their conversation, Tang Xiaoyu thoroughly investigated the other party's situation.
Of course, he also clearly explained his own situation.
Lin Qingying stretched lazily, got up, and bid farewell, "I've troubled you today; I'm going back now."
Tang Xiaoyu quickly got up, "No need to be polite. If you need anything, just let me know."
The three of them walked to the courtyard, and Tang Xiaoyu quickly picked up a bundle of firewood, "This firewood is quite heavy; I'll bring it to Third Sister."
"Thank you for your trouble."
"It's nothing. Let's go!"
Saying that, Tang Xiaoyu picked up the firewood and followed Lin Qingying towards the neighboring house.
Seeing the backs of the two, Lu Changchun sighed, "Ah! The world is deteriorating, and people's hearts are no longer as they used to be! They forget their old feelings when they find new loves!"
Arriving at Lin Qingying's courtyard, Tang Xiaoyu looked around.
The layout of the courtyard was basically the same as his own, nothing special.
After securely placing the firewood, Tang Xiaoyu declined the invitation to have tea inside.
"Sister, what would you like to eat tomorrow morning? I'll bring it for you."
Lin Qingying's heart bloomed with joy but still hesitated, "Isn't it troublesome? It's quite a bother."
Tang Xiaoyu quickly waved his hand, "No trouble at all, just a small matter."
"Alright then. I'll give you the money."
Tang Xiaoyu quickly stopped her, "No need to rush with the money; we can settle it later."
Lin Qingying stopped her action, "That works too. We'll settle it later."
She breathed a sigh of relief in her heart: [Phew, that's a relief. If I had to pay, it would have been a dead giveaway. I need someone to send me some silver taels later today, or else it won't be good in the future.]
"Sister, I'll take my leave now. Let me know if you need anything."
"Okay."
Leaving Lin Qingying's courtyard, Tang Xiaoyu happily returned to his own home.
"Uncle, we're setting off."
Lu Changchun asked, "Are you willing to sacrifice your dignity for this girl?"
"And also, you bought so much for breakfast today that you couldn't even finish a bun."
Tang Xiaoyu said solemnly, "Helping others is a traditional virtue passed down by our ancestors. I can't let this virtue be lost in me."
Then, looking up with a sigh, he exclaimed,
"Ah! Beneath my handsome appearance lies such a kind heart. Truly, I am worthy."
Lu Changchun almost vomited; this shameless person was truly unparalleled.
"You should at least have some shame!"
Tang gave Lu Changchun a disdainful look, "Tsk~ You just don't understand how to appreciate it."
Afterward, Tang Xiaoyu hummed a tune and left, while Lu Changchun shook his head helplessly and followed along.