“Master, actually, you’re still late. I’ve been back for a few days.”
“You… You ate?!”
Shang Wu was momentarily stunned, watching her precious disciple nod with a melancholic expression before turning away and sighing lightly.
Qiushui Pavilion fell silent.
No one spoke.
Today’s breeze suddenly seemed a bit noisy.
Seeing her beautiful master covering her mouth, eyes intensely fluctuating, Little Ke didn’t feel so great about it.
He always felt her gaze was impolite.
Remembering when he was little and he and his friends compared themselves, saying things like “my brother dares to eat poop,” the other kids gave him similar looks.
“Master, actually, if Ying Bing’s cooking isn’t too bad, it can still be…”
“I understand, you don’t need to say more. Your return and survival are double joy. Let’s drink together, both of us.”
Shang Wu uncorked the small gourd and drank two sips in celebration.
Then she casually handed the small gourd to Ke Mo, patting his shoulder heavily:
“Just like that.”
“…”
So how did we end up drinking together?
With the crisis resolved, Shang Wu happily reclined on the rocking chair, her eyes narrowing.
The sun was too big today; as soon as she lay down, the sunlight outlined a picture.
There’s a poem: seen from the side, the peak is different…
Seeing Ke Mo about to go out, she turned her head and sleepily asked:
“Oh right, precious disciple, what are we eating tonight?”
Meaning, since you’re going out, I’ll have to order.
Ke Mo couldn’t help but grin:
“Eating leftovers. You know, the Nine Peaks Martial Arts Assembly is coming up, and I’m quite busy practicing.”
“Hmm?”
“That day, I didn’t finish eating, there were some left-over nine-turn intestines and spicy stir-fried meat…”
“!”
Seeing her master completely awake, Ke Mo suppressed his smile and slipped away.
As his footsteps faded, Shang Wu glanced at the empty space where the basket had been by the water vat and softly spat:
“Hmph, disobedient disciple…”
….
At the same time.
External Affairs Hall.
“Verified without error.”
“Inner Sect disciple Xiao Qin, for tracking and killing one bl**d and qi realm criminal, reward of one thousand contribution points!”
The external affairs hall official, after carefully verifying the token, nodded to the young man opposite with a smile.
Just entering the inner sect, being able to k*ll a bl**d and qi realm criminal in combat indicates this disciple is promising.
Many of the disciples who came to submit their tasks also cast attentive glances toward him.
The rewards for apprehending criminals are generous, but so are the risks.
Therefore, not many disciples take on such tasks.
A considerable number do so to hone their own abilities.
“One thousand contribution points…”
“May I ask, how many contribution points are needed for rare treasures beneficial to consciousness souls?”
Xiao Qin showed little joy on his face.
“Rare treasures for consciousness souls?”
The inner sect official paused, then shook his head:
“I don’t need to check to tell you, none are lower than thirty thousand contribution points.”
“Those are things used by the Observation Realm, you should not touch them yet, don’t aim too high.”
“I suggest you exchange for some healing items first, to avoid leaving hidden injuries.”
This inner sect official had a good impression of him, so he added a few words.
“Thank you!”
Xiao Qin bowed in thanks, unable to suppress a sigh.
Indeed, as he expected.
When he went down the mountain to complete tasks, he had also inquired about similar items, either they were unavailable or their prices far exceeded his imagination.
Although using contribution points within the sect is more cost-effective, it still exceeds his ability to bear…
“Child, don’t worry, I’m just a bit weak, not dissipating yet.”
Qianxing Wuzun’s voice sounded, but it was much weaker than before.
“It’s all my fault, I didn’t notice in time.”
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Xiao Qin looked ashamed.
When apprehending that criminal, he didn’t investigate the other party’s information, unaware that the criminal had accomplices, leading to him being surrounded.
As a result, his master had to save him, wasting a lot of consciousness soul energy.
“Everyone has a young time. To achieve this level in your first life-and-d*ath battle, it’s truly commendable.”
“You already reached the full bl**d and qi realm, unfortunately, I’m powerless to refine the Tiger Tendon Qi Consolidation Pill for you.”
Although Qianxing Wuzun was weakened, his tone carried a sense of relief.
The Nine Peaks Martial Arts Assembly is approaching.
Xiao Qin wanted to break through to the Internal Breathing Realm before it, aiming for a good ranking.
But he never expected such an incident…
“Senior Brother Xiao, you’re here too.”
He had just stepped out of the door.
Suddenly, someone called him, and Xiao Qin instinctively turned around.
It was Li Mo, who had arrived at some point, smiling at him.
“Junior Brother Li, are you here to take a task?”
“Yes, I also took a criminal apprehension task.”
Li Mo nodded, noticing Xiao Qin had recently been in a fight, some injuries not fully healed.
“A three-day absence makes one see things differently.”
Xiao Qin couldn’t help but feel moved.
Judging from Junior Brother Li’s appearance, he must have easily completed the task.
It’s worth noting that criminal apprehension tasks are heavy, with the minimum target being a bl**d and qi realm criminal, anything below handled by local authorities.
Recalling their first meeting, Junior Brother Li had just opened his meridians, now he can easily k*ll a bl**d and qi realm criminal.
“It was luck, the criminal was injured, using only 60-70% of his strength.”
“I see.”
Hearing Li Mo say this, Xiao Qin relaxed slightly.
“By the way, Senior Brother Xiao, I went looking for you yesterday.”
“What does Junior Brother Li need? Just say it, as long as I can do it…”
“I happened to get something, unsure of its specific effects. Senior Brother Xiao is known for your vast knowledge, so I want you to identify it.”
Li Mo said, reaching into his sleeve.
He took out a piece of wood-like, stone-like material and handed it to Xiao Qin.
“This, I fear…”
Xiao Qin smiled bitterly.
Usually, when he doesn’t recognize something, he asks his master.
But after a few words, his master fell into a deep sleep…
“It’s the Yinwood Soul Nurturing Wood!”
An old voice suddenly echoed in his heart, somewhat excited.
Isn’t Master in a state of hibernation?
Why suddenly act so abruptly?
But immediately afterward, Qianxing Wuzun spoke faster:
“This is a rare treasure for nurturing consciousness souls, needing a rare spirit wood struck by lightning, sinking into a water vein, nurturing for many years, turning wood to stone, then stone to jade.”
“There are many strong practitioners who cannot break through, so they use this wood as a coffin, preserving their bodies, nurturing their consciousness souls until the next era.”
“This piece of Yinwood Soul Nurturing Wood has already reached the stage of wood turning to stone.”
Xiao Qin understood.
His master meant this item is very precious, beneficial to him.
He wants it.
But this is Junior Brother Li’s possession…
Xiao Qin took a deep breath, solemnly saying:
“Junior Brother, this is Yinwood Soul Nurturing Wood, a treasure for nurturing consciousness souls, extremely valuable.”
“Keep it well, it will be greatly useful when you reach the Observation Realm.”
Sigh.
Old Xiao, if you directly said this thing is worthless, I would have just thrown it to you.
But, that wouldn’t be him…
Li Mo could only ask again:
“Since it’s for the Observation Realm and nurturing consciousness souls, why do I see Senior Brother Xiao interested?”
