Even with tall, sturdy city walls, powerful exotic beasts would occasionally charge into Luo City. Many humans met tragic deaths under the sneak attacks of exotic beasts; for instance, Di Yi Ye narrowly escaped death in a previous battle. This illustrates the harsh living environment for humans.
Outside the city, without sturdy walls to block them, the dense forests were more suitable for exotic beasts to live in. Powerful exotic beasts were countless, and the dangers of venturing out for training were imaginable, likely several or even more than ten times that within Luo City. That's why Di Yi Ye couldn't help but worry upon hearing that Di San Liu Yun intended to go out for training.
However, to appease the two women, Di Yi Ye could only try his best to find comforting words, which also served to comfort himself.
"Mm, Xiao Liuyun's strength is formidable, and he has many experts around him. Especially since he can break through to the Body Refining Realm at any moment, he will surely be fine when he goes out for training."
Di Er Meng echoed, though she couldn't hide her worried expression as she spoke.
Although they would inevitably bicker and play around when they met, Di Er Meng genuinely worried about Di San Liu Yun's safety from the bottom of her heart.
Venturing out for training was something every human had to do. After all, for humanity to develop and even survive, they had to leave their 'prisons' and venture further. Otherwise, only annihilation awaited them. Therefore, even though they were worried, Di Yi Ye and the others didn't try to dissuade Di San Liu Yun from going out for training. In fact, they knew clearly that one day they too would have to venture out. They were unwilling to be confined in cages forever.
Trying to shake off the worry in her heart, Di Si Qingwu said softly, "Liu Yun sent over a few wild boars and some exotic beast crystal cores this time. Although they are all first-tier crystal cores, they can last for a long time. So, Brother Ye, you don't need to work so hard. Wait until you break through before going out hunting."
"Mm, that's right, that's right."
Di Er Meng hurriedly agreed, "Perhaps Brother Ye has been putting too much thought into hunting exotic beasts, which has delayed his energy, causing him to remain stuck in the Initial Awakening realm and unable to break through."
"It has nothing to do with that; I know my own situation clearly,"
Di Yi Ye waved his hand. Seeing their worried expressions, he changed his tone, "However, there's no rush to go hunting in the short term. We can increase our cultivation efforts next. Perhaps I can really break through."
As he said this, Di Yi Ye took out seven Fire Mane Rats from his Storage Bracelet. Seeing these, Di Er Meng and the other woman's faces lit up with surprise. They knew very well that these Fire Mane Rats could be exchanged for a lot of Daily Necessities. Coupled with what Di San Liu Yun had sent, they wouldn't have to worry about this issue for at least one or two months, which greatly eased the pressure in their hearts.
It made sense. Di Yi Ye and the others needed various Daily Necessities for food, clothing, and cultivation. Moreover, the orphans they had adopted also needed supplies. This was a source of great pressure for them, especially the constant threat of death, which made them feel a sense of urgency.
Now that they had obtained so many Fire Mane Rats, along with the wild boars sent by Di San Liu Yun, their pressure had temporarily eased significantly. Coupled with the thought that they could further improve their strength within one or two months, they were naturally overjoyed.
Seeing the excited mood of the two women, Di Yi Ye also felt happy. Then, he gave them another pleasant surprise—he took out the Second-Tier Exotic Beast Crystal Core.
Feeling the exotic beast crystal core, which clearly contained more potent Energy than the first-tier ones, the joy on Di Er Meng and Di Si Qingwu's faces intensified. For them, obtaining such a crystal core was truly an unexpected delight.
"Brother Ye, you encountered a Tier 2 exotic beast?!"
Although she was asking, Di Si Qingwu's tone was quite certain. Especially after seeing the wound on the Fire Mane Rat whose head had been split open, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her pretty face was filled with worry and heartache. "No wonder you were forced to use your Righteous Sword Qi. You're not allowed to be so reckless next time. If other exotic beasts or hunters appeared while you were exhausted, then you..."
Di Si Qingwu was quite familiar with Di Yi Ye and naturally knew what his strongest methods were. Upon seeing the severed head of the Tier 2 Fire Mane Rat and the residual Righteousness, she instantly understood everything he had done and how he had sustained his injuries. Thinking of this, she felt immense heartache and worry.
"Yes, Brother Ye, you can't push yourself too hard."
Di Er Meng said. Then, as if struck by an idea, she smiled charmingly, "Brother Ye, you won't have to risk your life anymore. In a month, I can skillfully control twelve Flying Swords and will possess considerable Combat Power. I can join forces with Brother Ye to deal with exotic beasts. I believe we can easily resolve encounters with Tier 2 exotic beasts, at least without you having to resort to desperate measures."
As she said this, Di Er Meng's eyes were filled with anticipation, tinged with a hint of worry that Di Yi Ye might disagree.
Smiling slightly, Di Yi Ye did not refuse. He nodded and said, "Alright, but only after you've mastered Sword Control. And I will have some other requirements for you."
"What requirements?"
Di Er Meng blurted out, deliberately acting coy. "Brother Ye, you can't be too harsh, okay?"
"If I'm not harsh, how can that be? It's so dangerous outside. If you don't have the ability to protect yourself, then you can only stay behind. I'll be at ease only with Qingwu protecting me."
Di Yi Ye said with a stern face, unmoved by Di Er Meng's coquettish plea.
That's right. Encounters outside were mostly life-or-death battles. On this point, Di Yi Ye dared not be careless and naturally couldn't indulge Di Er Meng.
Seeing that Di Yi Ye was unmoved, Di Er Meng could only make up her mind. She said, "Alright, then state your requirements. I believe I can definitely achieve them."
"You not only need to skillfully control twelve Flying Swords, but you also need to cultivate Righteous Sword Qi and then integrate sword qi and Sword Intent into the Flying Swords. Even if you can't reach the level of my full-power strike, it shouldn't be too far off."
Di Yi Ye said in a deep voice. Seeing Di Er Meng's decisive agreement, he continued, "Additionally, you need to cultivate the Golden Light Spell well, to at least the extent that it can withstand the full-power strike of an ordinary Tier 2 exotic beast."
As he spoke, Di Yi Ye chanted incantations. Golden Light enveloped his entire body. The condensed Golden Light seemed like an invisible armor. Just a glance revealed its astonishing defense, capable of easily withstanding the full-power strike of a Tier 2 exotic beast. His Golden Light could indeed achieve this level; briefly withstanding the flames of the Tier 2 Fire Mane Rat was the best proof.
"Oh, and your Righteous Sword Qi must be able to break through my Golden Light Spell," Di Yi Ye added.
"Ah, I also have to cultivate the Golden Light Spell? That requires a great deal of effort."
Di Er Meng exclaimed. However, seeing that Di Yi Ye had no intention of lowering his standards, she nodded firmly. "Alright, I will definitely cultivate the Golden Light Spell diligently from now on and ensure I can withstand the attacks of Tier 2 exotic beasts."
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