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Shang Shiwu took a step back, his expression astounded. He never imagined his Ten Thousand Arrows Kill would be unable to kill the target.
“This can’t be, how could this have happened.” Shang Shiwu’s muscles and bones broke apart. If not for Qi Lin retracting the First Finger Of Hell Ghost-crying, he would not be able to stand so easily right now. Regardless, Shang Shiwu’s heart was already filled with fear towards Qi Lin.
“Big Brother Shiwu.”
The Suan’ni Tribe’s people promptly ran over.
“Just you wait, I expended my True Qi against Shang Yangjun today. Someday, I will come back to teach you a lesson.” Shang Shiwu’s expression was unsightly. He endured the roiling impure blood, and he hurriedly departed the drilling field. Although he spoke self-righteously, everyone could clearly see that while the pair’s exchange was lightning-quick, Qi Lin clearly had the edge. He relaxed, for he had even stopped the strongest Tier Two ability, Ten Thousand Arrows Kill.
“Shang Xuan, you’re growing stronger and stronger.” Shang Meng was impressed.
Qi Lin saw Shang Yangjun’s injuries were a bit severe, “I’ll take you to Ghost Valley Hall for healing.” Not allowing the girl to refuse, he grabbed her hand and made for Ghost Valley Hall. Shang Yangjun blushed but did not struggle; only her heartbeat suddenly pounded fiercely.
The other disciples surrounded Shang Meng at this time, incessantly interrogating him about Qi Lin’s identity and background.
Someone was able to spend less than ten days to go from Qi Refinement Sixth Deva to Eighth Deva in addition to blocking a Tier Two ability. This was a legend that only Golden Core cultivators of the Barbarian Tribes were capable of.
Shang Meng was surrounded by everyone. He awkwardly pulled his hair, for he did not know either.
“Big Brother Shiwu, is that wolf child actually so formidable?”
“Hmph, it must be that Big Brother Shiwu wasted too much True Qi against Shang Yangjun, and that allowed that wolf child to attain an easy victory. Otherwise, how could he be a match for Big Brother.”
“Right, Big Brother’s Eighth Deva True Qi is so profound. When even Shang Yangjun is no match for you, how could that wolf child be.”
“However, he actually needed only a few days to be able to enter Eighth Deva from Sixth Deva. He is somewhat capable.”
“Enough.” Shang Shiwu listened to their blabbering and rebuked them.
The Suan’ni Tribe disciples stayed silent out of fear, showing expressions of fear.
“That boy’s powers are strange. He must have learned an ability at Tier Three or stronger. I am no match for him.” Shang Shiwu recalled that Qi Lin seemed to deliberately hold back at the end, and he narrowed his eyes. “Fuck.” Shang Shiwu’s chest throbbed with pain, and he nearly fainted. The young man clenched his fist, “How could the Suan’ni Tribe be humiliated by the Pixiu Tribe like this, I will avenge this grudge.”
“But Big Brother, if that brat actually has a Tier Three ability, you couldn’t possibly be match for him.”
“Hmph, tomorrow, I will go visit the ancestral master.” The Suan’ni Tribe’s position among the Twelve Tribes was high. Unlike the other tribes, they were not reclusive. They often visited each of the major cities, and a Golden Core ancestral master from the Suan’ni Tribe resided in Zhaoge. Shang Shiwu wanted to see just what lucky encounter that youth had.
Guigu Hall.
Senior Sister Su Qin was in the middle of sword drills when she spotted Qi Lin bring back a girl. She showed a teasing expression. “Oh, my Junior Brother, where did you steal this girl from, to actually bring her to the Guigu Hall.”
“Senior Sister, this is a friend from my tribe, Shang Yangjun. She has sustained internal injuries. Could I use the ‘Congealed Lard Jade Dew’1 to help heal her?” Qi Lin asked.
Shang Yangjun blushed even more. She shook herself loose and deferentially saluted: “Greetings, Senior Sister.”
“The Congealed Lard Jade Dew, huh. Although it isn’t very precious, it generally can’t be given to outsiders.” Su Qin shrugged.
“Huh?” The Congealed Lard Jade Dew was the ice-like substance that QI Lin woke up in last time. Once immersed in it, it could soak into the skin and warm the pores. Not only could it rejuvenate skin, it could even preserve the elasticity, undoing the wrinkles from year-round cultivation. Other than these, it could also increase True Qi.
In Yin Shang, only kings, dukes, and the nobility could possess it.
Qi Lin also was a bit selfish to exploit this opportunity to let Shang Yangjun use it. The girl’s talent was great, and after soaking in the Congealed Lard Jade Dew, she would definitely be like a tiger that grew wings.
“It’s fine. I can heal these injuries in a few days.” Shang Yangjun said apologetically.
Su Qin changed the topic: “But if it was someone you fancy, Junior Brother…It isn’t impossible for Senior Sister to let her use it.”
Qi Lin looked at Shang Yangjun.
The girl’s earlobes burned, and she immediately shook her head for fear of being misunderstood. Qi Lin was a bit hurt: “Don’t I have any charm?”2
Su Qin laughed: “Never mind, This Senior Sister likes this little sister. I’ll give you a bottle, then. Master won’t ever use all of the Congealed Lard Jade Dew up anyways.”
“Many thanks, Elder Sister.” Shang Yangjun flattered her.
“Hee, hee.”
Qi Lin took Shang Yangjun behind a translucent screen. Qi Lin could vaguely see the girl’s curves, and then he saw Shang Yangjun undress her martial artist garb. Although obscured by the screen, the figure reflected in the mountains and river on the screen was nevertheless curvaceous and lithe. At such a close distance, he seemed able to smell the fragrance of an incoming spring.
“Junior Brother, wait outside.”
Qi Lin strode outside.
After a while.
Senior Sister Su Qin walked out.
“She is already soaking and will need to rest for the night.”
“Many thanks, Senior Sister.”
“You’re quite good to her. Is she really not the one you like?” Su Qin was unconvinced he never had such thoughts about this beautiful lass, “Senior Sister feels she is also quite fond of you. How about Senior Sister plays matchmaker.”
“Right now, the most important thing is the Ten Thousand Beasts Unbounded Banner. I’d better not dwell on other things for the moment.” Qi Lin was also quite fond of Shang Yangjun, but he also knew that he would have to leave Yin Shang soon. Primordial World was vast, and he was unsure when they would next meet.
Su Qin grumbled that Qi Lin was boring. “Junior Brother, let us spar, then. Senior Sister noticed that you seem to be much stronger than the average Qi Refinement Ninth Deva cultivator.”
“Sure.”
Qi Lin agreed. Su Qin was not like other cultivators. A battle against a Star Name or Divine Name was even more heated; to fight against her could allow his combat experience to obtain the maximum benefit.
The two of them sparred into the night. Only then did Guiguzi Wang Xu stroll back to the Guigu Hall from the Deer Terrace.
Qi Lin mentioned to Wang Xu about Shang Yangjun’s use of the Congealed Jade Dew, but Guiguzi was indifferent. She merely said that they were to decide for themselves how to resolve minor issues, that there was no need to ask her.
Qi Lin wanted to say something but hesitated.
“IS there something you wish to ask?” Guiguzi calmly inquired.
“Master, do you feel Shang Yangjun has the qualifications to study under you or not.” Qi Lin knew he could not conceal his inner thoughts.
“Her talent is not bad, but only fate can decide if she will study under This Teacher.” Wang Tingchan said. “Things cannot be forced. Even if she is any more talented, that would be a view through rose-tinted glasses.”
“I have known Yangjun since we were children. She is kindhearted and dedicated, conducting herself appropriately…” Qi Lin racked his brains for words of support.
Wang Tingchan smiled: “In reality, you wish to make This Teacher instruct her on the Heavenly Vertical Earthly Horizontal Escape?”
Qi Lin felt ashamed: “Master’s mind is clear as a mirror, Disciple does not dare hid anything.”
“And you said she isn’t your beloved. Are you afraid she will be imprisoned in Zhaoge, so that’s why you want to use a plan to protect her?” Su Qin sat on a distant chair and teased.
Qi Lin indeed had such a plan.
“The Heavenly Vertical Earthly Horizontal Escape can be taught to her, but learning this escape technique requires both fate and talent. This Teacher can try to teach her tomorrow. If she can, that is your fortune. If not, do not feel disheartened.” Wang Xu said.
“Many thanks for Master’s kindness.” Qi Lin took a knee.
“Cultivate for now. You must break through to Qi Refinement Ninth Deva and take control of the banner.” Wang Xu said: “This can be considered the condition that This Teacher has set for you.”
“Disciple will definitely live up to Master’s kindness.”
The woman faintly smiled.
Su Qin’s gaze shifted to the inside of the room, her intent meaningful, her smile faint.
Behind the screen, in the pool, a girl shut her eyes. From the corner of her eye, a crystalline droplet rolled into the congealed pool, slowly turning into a ripple.
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