Du Tianle was left stunned by the speech.
He asked in surprise and uncertainty:
"You mean, you want me to go and eliminate the Water Demon in the Qing River?"
Han Qingchen let out a scornful laugh upon hearing this:
"You really dare to think that!"
"According to the Earth God, this Water Demon has at least the cultivation of Qi Refining Perfection, and might even have reached the Foundation Establishment Stage."
"Someone like you, at the first layer of the Qi Refining Stage, a hundred of you wouldn't be enough for it to swallow."
"I asked you to go back to look after my parents."
"It would be best if you could take them to the county town to take temporary refuge, to avoid them being caught in the crossfire."
It turned out that she only cared about her own parents; as for the other villagers, she didn't care about them at all.
Du Tianle, understanding the situation, continued to ask:
"If that's the case, why don't you go back yourself?"
Han Qingchen replied:
"This Water Demon has quite a background, and the higher-ups in the Sect are not planning to intervene."
"After some time, once it has caused enough trouble, it will leave on its own."
"As an Inner Sect Disciple of the Qiyun Sect,"
"it is inconvenient for me to show my face."
"You, as an Outer Sect Disciple, aren't even considered a Registered Disciple."
"Even if there's some unpleasantness, it won't damage my reputation."
Du Tianle: ...
Damn it, so Outer Sect Disciples are just expendable Cannon Fodder at any time?
Han Qingchen paused, then continued:
"Also, I am at the Great Perfection of the tenth layer of Qi Refining, and I will be entering Secluded Cultivation soon to sense the Opportunity for breakthrough."
"Once I successfully reach Foundation Establishment, I can become a Direct Disciple and choose a Golden Core Elder as my Master."
Her proud expression was evident.
Go be arrogant somewhere else.
Hmph, even if you successfully reach Foundation Establishment, it won't be enough for me to chop down in one swing.
Du Tianle thought for a moment, then asked:
"What benefits do I get then?"
Han Qingchen looked at him with disdain:
"Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly."
"As long as you can protect my parents well, when I return,"
"I will give you a bottle of Qi Refining Pills."
"That will be enough for you to raise your Realm by one layer, saving you half a year of arduous cultivation!"
Qi Refining Pills?
What kind of trash is that?
Half a year of arduous cultivation? I can increase my Lifespan by a year casually in one day.
Isn't grinding my life force more satisfying?
Thinking of this, Du Tianle shook his head and said:
"I don't want Qi Refining Pills."
"I want a Body Tempering Cultivation Method."
"And you must give it to me before I depart."
Han Qingchen frowned:
"Why do you want a Body Tempering Cultivation Method when you should be focusing on Sitting Meditation and Qi Refining?"
Du Tianle had already prepared his counter-argument and replied:
"I don't think I have the talent for Qi Refining."
"I want to try if the path of Body Cultivation is easier for me."
"Even if it doesn't work out, it can still strengthen my body and let me live a few more years."
Han Qingchen thought for a moment, nodded, and said:
"Since you insist, then it's settled."
"You go pack your things first, and I will immediately go back to find a Body Tempering Cultivation Method for you."
"As soon as the Cultivation Method arrives, you must set off immediately."
"I hope you can put your heart into taking good care of the two elders."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Du Tianle's face immediately broke into a wide smile upon hearing this, and he chuckled:
"Don't worry, Senior Sister."
"We have deep ties."
"If you really calculate it, they were once my dearest relatives, my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"
"Hehe, of course, I will help you take good care of them!"
Han Qingchen's face was like frost, and she said coldly:
"The engagement between us was just a casual remark."
"And it has already been dissolved."
"Stop having any foolish fantasies!"
After speaking, she snorted coldly and left without looking back.
Watching Han Qingchen's retreating back.
Du Tianle stroked his chin, revealing a meaningful smile.
The Village Chief couple, the Water Demon.
Isn't this a pillow delivered right when one is sleepy?
Han Qingchen, thank you!
...
《Jiazi Body Forging Art》!
This was the Body Tempering Cultivation Method sent by Han Qingchen.
As the name suggests.
For this Cultivation Method to reach Major Accomplishment,
it required at least one Jiazi, sixty years, of arduous cultivation.
It was the most difficult basic Body Tempering Cultivation Method to practice.
Du Tianle dared to bet that the reason Han Qingchen gave him this Cultivation Method
was absolutely intentional.
Just imagine, which idiot at the Qi Refining Stage would spend sixty years practicing a Body Tempering Cultivation Method?
Even dedicated Body Cultivators rarely dare to tackle such a tough bone right away.
They usually start with simpler Cultivation Methods, progressing step by step.
But this time, Han Qingchen miscalculated.
Our Young Master Du is exactly that kind of stubborn idiot.
However, his Lifespan is currently insufficient.
No need to rush into cultivation yet.
Spend some Lifespan to Record into the System, and deal with it later.
...
The Tiannan Continent was vast beyond measure.
Even the Qiyun Sect, a third-rate Sect, covered a radius of five hundred li.
Leaving the Qiyun Sect, heading east for about two hundred li,
was the small mountain village where he and Han Qingchen were born.
This place was nominally on the border of the Qi Kingdom.
Du Tianle could not yet perform Sword flight.
He could only stretch his long legs and rush forward relying on his abundant Mana.
In the deep mountains and old forests, wild beasts were numerous.
Along the way, his Flying Sword was frequently drawn, cutting down many reckless fierce beasts.
Unfortunately, they were all creatures that had not awakened Spiritual wisdom.
The System did not recognize them, and he gained no Lifespan at all.
When he arrived at Han Family Village,
he saw a large crowd gathered at the village entrance.
From afar, he could hear someone shouting at the top of their lungs:
"Several of our villages have already offered up children to the Water God."
"Your Han Family Village won't escape either!"
The leader on this side, who was Han Qingchen's father, the Village Chief, replied upon hearing this:
"Village Chief Li, don't worry."
"For what our Han Family Village must contribute, we will absolutely not be cowards!"
"We have already selected the candidates for the children."
"We will send them to the Water God first thing tomorrow morning."
Then he turned back and shouted to the villagers behind him:
"Everyone can see."
"If we don't offer sacrifices to the Water God, even the other villages won't agree."
"If we anger the Water God, and a great flood comes, it won't just be our village that suffers!"
"We must consider the bigger picture!"
A villager from Han Family Village shouted angrily:
"What you say sounds reasonable!"
"There are more people surnamed Han in our village than anyone else."
"There are suitable children surnamed Han too."
"Why must the two children be provided by our few families with other surnames?"
"It's one thing that you take all the advantages on weekdays."
"This time, you surnamed Hans must provide one too."
His words received a few echoes of support, but they were clearly outnumbered.
Village Head Han pulled a long face and signaled to a few people surrounding him.
Immediately, a large group of people pinned the speaking villager to the ground.
The few who had echoed the sentiment were not spared either.
Instantly, there was chaos.
Cursing, shouting, and the wailing of children filled the air.
It took a while before things quieted down.
The people from the other villages saw this and left with relief.
Du Tianle, who had witnessed the whole thing, had an idea.
He quietly went to the Village Chief's house and knocked on the large door.
Village Head Han opened the door, looked him up and down for a moment, and asked doubtfully:
"Excuse me, who are you looking for?"
Du Tianle cupped his hands and said with a smile:
"Village Chief, you don't recognize me anymore?"
"I am Du Tianle, Tianle!"
Village Head Han was stunned, then suddenly exclaimed:
"It's Tianle, why are you back?"
Du Tianle's smile became even brighter, but he secretly cursed in his heart:
Look at what you're saying, why am I back?
Am I not back to figure out how to kill you?
...