Transmigrant Alchemist And His Magic Wagon

Although far away, you are close to the heart

"good. Now that we're going to train to the next level, you ready?" master Zhengheng said to Xiaoxiao.

Xiaoxiao stood in the middle of an array with a simple pattern. His hand was erasing those patterns to be replaced with new ones.

However it seemed like Xiaoxiao's thoughts were elsewhere so she didn't hear Master Zhengheng's words.

"Xiao'er?" master Zhengheng said as he touched the shoulder of the student.

Student candidate more precisely. It had been two months that Master Zhengheng had persuaded Xiaoxiao to become his disciple.

Master Zhengheng positive Xiaoxiao was willing to become his disciple. But there seems to be a lot that the girl thinks.

"Ah, Master Zhengheng?" Xiaoxiao.

"We will move to the next level," said Master Zhengheng.

"Well, master," Xiaoxiao said.Xiaoxiao let out a long sigh, trying to concentrate on Master Zhengheng's explanation.

Two days ago, Master Zhengheng suddenly asked for help to carry out the purification on the people who had just returned from the location of Siwang Mo-gu's cultivation.

Master Zhengheng said that his spiritual energy was insufficient to exterminate Preta and perform purification at once.

If it forced itself, Master Zhengheng would harm his soul. Xiaoxiao who was initially hesitant was finally willing to help.

Because actually Xiaoxiao herself felt that the array was the one she had been looking for all this time. And already considered Master Zhengheng as his teacher.

The thing that made Xiaoxiao doubtful was her father, Dongshan. He did not want to leave his father alone in the Eastern Ufuk Valley.

Ever since first meeting with Master Zhengheng, Xiaoxiao knew that Master Zhengheng was not from this country.

Xiaoxiao's premonition said that Master Zhengheng was from a faraway land. And it was true, because Master Zhengheng was from Zhongjian world.

Xiaoxiao was intending to ask Mu Lian this doubt. But when Xiaoxiao came to Mu Haocun's house, it turned out that Mu Lian was very busy.

Master Zhengheng said that Mu Lian was in the intensive training that Xiaoxiao had associated with making pills.

The entire population knew that Mu Lian was from a far country. And not Mu Haocun's true grandson.

Yet Xiaoxiao and the valley residents already regarded Mu Lian as part of them and cherished her like a family of their own.

They knew that Mu Lian could not make pills but had a deep knowledge of herbal medicine.

The concoction medicine itself had already helped the entire valley population at the time they needed the most.

This made Mu Haocun including himself very vigilant and wanted the traitor in the Morning Dew to be arrested immediately.

Because that person could endanger Mu Lian's secret. Xiaoxiao sighed. He was ashamed of himself because Mu Lian alone was currently trying hard in his practice of pill making.

Xiaoxiao focused her attention on the lessons that Master Zhengheng had given her over the past few hours.

On the eve of lunch, Master Zhengheng ended his lesson. Xiaoxiao tidied up the equipment and materials lying around her.

The inn felt quiet as there were only Xiaoxiao, Master Zhengheng, and the innkeeper.

Meng Zhi, Meimei and the three members of Master Zhengheng were out to carry out their respective duties.

Originally Xiaoxiao never knew what Mu Haocun and Master Zhengheng were really up to.

They asked for help from the Great King. Xiaoxiao had no intention of digging up what was really going on between them because it must have been a very secret thing.

But a few days ago, Mu Haocun himself had said what happened when Xiaoxiao came to meet with Mu Lian.

Xiaoxiao now had more free time as she stopped coming to the Morning Dew. Xiaoxiao had talked about it with Mu Haocun long before and Mu Haocun felt no problem with Xiaoxiao's decision.

Mu Haocun would help take care of the penalty that Xiaoxiao would receive for breaking the sect rules, leaving the sect in the middle of training.

This made Xiaoxiao feel bad for making Master Zhengheng wait. Master Zhengheng had already offered him to become his disciple.

If Xiaoxiao agreed, Master Zhengheng would hold a disciple acceptance ceremony. The ceremony is actually just a tea ceremony.

Xiaoxiao realized that her mind was going nowhere again. Xiaoxiao shook her head then hurriedly tidied up the equipment that was still lying around.

After the grounds returned to normal, Master Zhengheng took Xiaoxiao to lunch.

"It looks like Xiao'er has already made a decision?" master Zhengheng said.

"Uhuk," Xiaoxiao choked on the dumplings. Xiaoxiao hurriedly gulped down some water to help her swallow the dumplings.

"Ah, I'm sorry if I've worried you, Master Zhengheng," Xiaoxiao said.

"True Xiao'er, you've made me very worried. So immediately solve what is your problem so that we immediately conduct the ceremony of teachers and students," said Master Zhengheng.

Xiaoxiao could only smile at Master Zhengheng. Already he had guessed, surely Master Zhengheng was already waiting for an answer from him.

"Master, I'll go see jiejie Lian," Xiaoxiao said.

"Alright, then I will rest," said Master Zhengheng. His body feels very stiff. This is what is felt if you use too much spiritual energy.

Feeling tired can be many times more than when spending too much chi.

After eating, Xiaoxiao left Master Zhengheng to rest. Not to forget Xiaoxiao said goodbye to the innkeeper who was taking care of the plants in the yard.

...

"Thank you for the food" said Mu Lian.

"Thank you for the food" Han Tengfei said.

"Everything...I told you why seniors even eat lunch here?" ling Zizhou said.

"Master Mu is on duty, there is no one here," Han Tengfei said.

"Right, if there were no you guys maybe I would have eaten at Aunt Lin," Mu Lian said.

"Huh, it's a good thing that I'm back" Ling Lizhou said.

"What are your plans after this? Are you guys going to practice again?" said Mu Lian.

"No way!" ling Zizhou said as he brought the dishes into the kitchen.

"Eh? What happened to Azhou?" mu Lian said confusedly.

"Hmm, he's having a little trouble," Han Tengfei said.

"Difficulty?" mu Lian said about to ask further but the sound of knocking on the gate stopped her.

Mu Lian walked up to the gate to receive this guest who had suddenly come. Yet it seemed like this guest was a person Mu Lian knew because before long the gate was open.

A girl's hand came out from behind the door. Mu Lian stopped in her place when she saw Xiaoxiao's face.

"Jiejie, have you eaten?" Xiaoxiao.

"Oh, Xiao'er I just ate. Here come in," said Mu Lian.

"Anu, I want to say something. Apa jiejie busy?" xiaoxiao said as she closed the door behind him.

Mu Lian was astonished to see that Xiaoxiao was not as she usually was, who would instantly see Han Tengfei first arrive there and then become misbehaved.

"What's wrong?" said Mu Lian.

Xiaoxiao was about to say something but finally caught the figure of Han Tengfei who was sitting not far from them.

"That, we should talk as we go," Xiaoxiao said with a flushed face.

Mu Lian pulled Xiaoxiao's hand towards the gate. Seeing the two girls about to come out, Han Tengfei got up and intended to follow them.

"Senior Han, I'll go on a date with Xiaoxiao alone. Please accompany Azhou and take care of the house," Mu Lian said.

"But.."

"There's no but-but. What if Azhou comes but there's nobody here? We just left for a while," Mu Lian cut off then left Han Tengfei without waiting for an answer from him.

Mu Lian took Xiaoxiao by the hand and walked down the row of houses. They walked with slow steps while enjoying their feet sinking into the piles of snow.

Seeing the white snow reminded Mu Lian of the marshmellow. Mu Lian turned her head towards Xiaoxiao. Afraid that he would get hungry again. Just a few minutes ago, he had lunch.

"So, what do you want to say?" said Mu Lian. White smoke billowed from Mu Lian's mouth.

"I'm in love with arrays" Xiaoxiao said.

Mu Lian choked on the cold air she was breathing in. As Mu Lian Xiaoxiao was in love with Han Tengfei, was Han Tengfei defeated by the array?

"You mean, you feel that your path is there, right?" said Mu Lian.

"Ens. I have never felt so free in my life. Exploring the array, reassembling it, activating it.." Xiaoxiao said still continuing to tell what was in her heart.Mu Lian listened to everything Xiaoxiao said while occasionally observing it.

The girl's face sparkled, the look in her eyes emitting happiness and a fiery spirit that Mu Lian had never seen when she first met.

Even so, Mu Lian was able to catch the unease in Xiaoxiao's words. After confirming what was the cause, Mu Lian clasped Xiaoxiao's hand.

Xiaoxiao automatically stopped and stood facing Mu Lian. When Mu Lian's eyes met with Xiaoxiao Mu Lian's smile.

"Xiao'er, why do you hesitate to pursue the array wholeheartedly? Just directly ask Uncle Dongshan, surely uncle would be happy to let you learn the array with Master Zhengheng," Mu Lian said.

"But..."

"You can't bear to leave Uncle Dongshan? I think there is Yi Xue who will accompany uncle. And it seems that Mutong will also choose to stay in the Eastern Ufuk Valley. What if we just offered to cooperate with him?" said Mu Lian.

"Mutongs? Did ya? But..."

"How about we go to Uncle Dongshan? I haven't seen him in a long time" Mu Lian said.

"Hmm, alright," Xiaoxiao said.

"Xiao'er, you know? Ever since I met you, I've liked you. Good girl, hardworking, loving," Mu Lian continued

"Your smile helped me through the tough days when I missed my family. I thought I wanted your smile to never go away. But it seems you, too, have a problem. I mean, your smile is so beautiful, like a fairy,"

Mu Lian smiled awkwardly while Xiaoxiao looked very surprised at Mu Lian's statement.

"So when you're sad because of Alchemy, I promised myself to help you, even though I had to wait a little longer to get home to my family" Mu Lian continued with a teasing smile.

"Then Master Zhengheng came and I saw that beautiful smile again. I'm sure if you use your smile it won't take long for Senior Han to fall in love with you,"

Xiaoxiao's face was red. The hand that Mu Lian was holding was trying to let go but Mu Lian did not let Xiaoxiao take off her grasp.

"Alright, we better meet Uncle Dongshan before the sun goes down" Mu Lian said.

They have to get things done as soon as possible, in a season like this the afternoon ends sooner than usual.

Mu Lian and Xiaoxiao increased their speed. Walking in the snow was exhausting but it did not deter them.

Moments later the clinic gate was visible and someone opened the door. Yi Xue was surprised to see Mu Lian and Xiaoxiao.

"Lian'er? Xiaoxiao?" said Yi Xue.

"For a long time no see" said Mu Lian.

"Ens. How are you?" said Yi Xue. Mu Lian signaled Xiaoxiao to immediately look for Dongshan while she would chat with Yi Xue.

Xiaoxiao nodded and asked where her father was to Yi Xue. After confirming where Dongshan was, Xiaoxiao entered the clinic.

"Lian'er let's go in, I'll make you some tea" Yi Xue said as she gave way to Mu Lian.

"Thank you. I've almost froze just because of the trip to the clinic," Mu Lian said as she walked into the grounds.

Mu Lian combed through the grounds but it seemed like Xiaoxiao and Dongshan were on the second floor. Mu Lian followed Yi Xue into the kitchen while conversing, it had been a long time since she had met that young man who was considered to be her first friend in this world.

...

"Dad," Xiaoxiao said as she knocked on the door.

Xiaoxiao stood at the entrance of a room. The room was full of herbs and hitchhikers and pestles.

Dongshan who was seriously sorting out the herbs looked up towards Xiaoxiao. Xiaoxiao approached her father then sat down before him.

"Have you eaten?" Dongshan.

"Have, dad?" Xiaoxiao.

"It has. How is Master Zhengheng?" Dongshan.

Dongshan learned that his daughter was studying arrays under Master Zhengheng.

At that time Mu Haocun was checking whether there were obstacles to delivering drugs to the area affected by the tornado.

Then Mu Haocun said if there was his guest, an array grandmaster who was interested in Xiaoxiao's talent.

From then on Dongshan knew his daughter must have changed direction to the array. Dongshan looked at the face of his sparkling daughter every time he was about to set out to study the array.

"Master is resting. The more days the master gets busy," Xiaoxiao said.

"Oh. You must continue to be by Master Zhengheng's side, Xiao'er," Dongshan said.

"Sure," Xiaoxiao said.

"Come here, I want to see the pretty face of my daughter" Dongshan said.

Dongshan was able to catch the anxiety in Xiaoxiao so she tried to melt the atmosphere so that Xiaoxiao could express her anxiety.

Xiaoxiao approached Dongshan, when her head was rubbed by Dongshan Xiaoxiao's wet eyes. Xiaoxiao finally told her everything in her heart.

"I'm fine, Xiaoxiao. There is Yi Xue and the neighbors here who will accompany me" Dongshan said.

"But, Master Zhengheng seems to be from a faraway land and if I become his disciple, I will really go far," Xiaoxiao said.

"Xiao'er, ever since you learned the array I know for sure you're going far. I've accepted the reality" Dongshan continued

"I'd rather be who you are now than you were a few months ago. Drowning in jealousy, but I know you like Lian'er a lot. I'm worried if you do something that will ruin yourself.

Fortunately, fate is still good to you. Master Zhengheng has come, and you have now found your place, too,"

Xiaoxiao almost choked on her own breath. Xiaoxiao was deeply ashamed of any 'it' matter being raised. The matter of 'it' became an embarrassing occurrence for him, and as much as possible Xiaoxiao was unwilling to bring it up again.

Besides, Xiaoxiao felt bad for her father because it had made her worry. Xiaoxiao clasped Dongshan's hand.

"Sorry dad, it's been worrying you" Xiaoxiao said.

"It's okay. What passes let it pass. Now that you've found your place, don't hesitate, Xiao'er," Dongshan said with a smile.

"En," Xiaoxiao said. After talking to his father, his heart grew steadily stronger to move forward. There was no doubt or anything in his heart.

"I'm just reminding you, that wherever you are you're still my son. Even if you are far away, our hearts will always be together" Dongshan said.