CHAPTER 271: CHAPTER 267: DON’T TEAR IT

"Master?!"

Qin Ke returned to the study and immediately saw Chen Xuan sitting there.

He quickly walked over to him, respectfully saluting.

"Hmm!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, then said, "I saw you were meeting with guests, so I didn’t disturb you. Sit!"

He pointed to the chair next to him.

"Thank you, Master!"

After sitting down, he began, "It was someone from the Government Office, just doing routine work, reminding the Qin Family to be cautious in Daning County and not be too unruly!"

"Consider it a warning!"

Chen Xuan nodded; he wasn’t particularly interested in these matters.

"However, they seem quite curious about my cultivation technique and that book. But I’ve managed to cover it up. Rest assured, Master."

"Hmm! I’m confident in your work."

No need to say it; while Qin Ke’s talent might be lacking, he excels in other areas.

"Oh, Master, is there anything you need to instruct me on?"

Qin Ke understood that whenever his master personally came to see him, it was because there was something important to convey.

"Daning County is about done. Prepare yourself to head to Molan Mansion!"

"When?"

Qin Ke wasn’t surprised; his master had already mentioned this before.

Moreover, Daning County had stabilized, and the Qin Family had firmly established their foothold there.

So, he no longer needed to stay in Daning County.

Moreover, after the big battle, Qin Ke’s mindset had transformed.

The small Daning County could no longer satisfy his ambitions.

"Molan Mansion!"

He repeatedly thought of these three words, determined to lead the Qin Family to the Molan Mansion.

This was his goal.

"After a month! At that time, I will notify you. Prepare yourself!"

"Also, once you reach Molan Mansion, unless absolutely necessary, I won’t intervene!"

Chen Xuan cautioned him.

Once he intervenes, there will be no survivors.

Even so, there would still be risks.

"Understood!"

"Hmm!"

After Chen Xuan left, Qin Ke sat there quietly.

His thoughts ran wild.

He thought most about how to establish himself in Molan Mansion and, of course, who his master truly was?

So mysterious... and seemingly somewhat disgraceful!

He had thought about this before.

But always too busy cultivating, he hadn’t had the energy.

Now, with a bit more leisure time.

These thoughts came to his mind again.

"No matter who Master is, it doesn’t matter!"

Qin Ke’s heart was extraordinarily steadfast.

Not only did his life depend on his master, but practically everything he had came from him.

If not for him, the Qin Family would not have dominated Daning County, nor would he possess first-class strength.

That’s enough!

...

One month later, in the depths of night.

Three carriages quietly left Daning County.

Inside the carriage.

"Brother Xuan, where are we going?"

Ning Feng asked curiously.

He and Ning Long were just cultivating when Sister Ning Xin told them to stop, and then they came into the carriage.

Both had confused expressions.

"You two just focus on cultivating and remember what I told you. From now on, both of you will be surnamed Chen. Don’t call me Ning Xin anymore; call me Chen Xin. Remember this! Understand?"

With a serious demeanor, Ning Xin admonished the two.

"Yes, Sister Xin, I’ll remind Brother Feng!"

The steady-minded Ning Long said earnestly, his young face serious.

"I’ll remember too!"

Ning Feng hastily promised and added, "I’ll remind Brother Long as well!"

Chen Xuan, sitting in the middle, looked at the two young ones and smiled.

These two little guys are good brothers, while also being rivals.

Whether in cultivation or other matters, each wanted to outdo the other.

This is good!

Of course, they needed to maintain control, or else if problems arose, Ning Xin might not be able to accept the outcome.

"Alright, go to the middle carriage and cultivate well. Don’t worry about anything else!"

Chen Xuan spoke slowly.

"Yes, Brother Xuan!"

Both replied in unison and then got off the carriage.

Ning Xin looked at him with some doubt, "There’s plenty of room here; the two of them can cultivate here without any issues, can’t they?"

Chen Xuan chuckled, flashing beside her, wrapping an arm around Ning Xin’s slender waist, and his other hand started to misbehave.

"We’re like an old married couple, don’t you understand?"

Chen Xuan whispered in her ear.

"No way...."

Ning Xin immediately became anxious. This was a carriage!

There were people outside!

It was utterly absurd.

Seeing Chen Xuan’s hand about to tear her clothes, she hastily used spiritual power to escape from his embrace.

However—

She was only Early-Stage Immortal Grade, while Chen Xuan was in the Profound Realm!

Their strengths were worlds apart.

With a light tap, Chen Xuan sealed her spiritual power.

Then he revealed a mischievous smile.

"Hehe, they say a forced melon isn’t sweet. Today, I want to test if it’s true!"

Naturally, he didn’t forget to set up an array.

Once the array was complete, Ning Xin breathed a sigh of relief.

She stopped struggling but glared at Chen Xuan fiercely, "You’re becoming more and more perverted!"

"Oh....?"

Chen Xuan intentionally prolonged the sound, then teased, "Then keep going, don’t stop, let me enjoy the experience of forcing!"

"You....."

Ning Xin was really at her wit’s end.

"Ugh.... don’t tear...."

"Be quieter...."

"You...."

....

A ridiculous night!

This was Ning Xin’s thought, but there was also a slightly different feeling.

As for Chen Xuan, he seemed a bit regretful.

Because he didn’t get a taste of what it meant to force things.

....

"Are you saying Qin Ke left Daning County?"

The Pu Dao Association asked in surprise.

After all, the Qin Family had just become the number one family in Daning County, and Qin Ke leaving at this time was not right in any way.

Too hasty!

"Yes, they left Daning County under the cover of night!"

The man in white was also puzzled.

So after receiving the news, he immediately came here to inform the Pu Dao Association.

"Got it, let’s wait and see!"

Qin Ke was very peculiar, suddenly acquiring a cultivation technique, and also possessing that spiritual treasure!

Not only that, even the Dark Moon Trading Company couldn’t find any information.

Who on earth was behind him?

So mysterious!

"No matter who you are, if you dare disturb Daning County, don’t blame me for being rude then!"

A flash of murderous intent passed through the eyes of the Pu Dao Association.

But it was caught by the man in white.

He knew that although the County Magistrate usually didn’t manage much, once someone dared disturb Daning County, it touched his bottom line.

Even though he wasn’t capable himself!

But his family’s backing... that was absolutely a terrifying presence!

....

Daning County was thousands of miles away from Molan Mansion.

At the current speed of the carriage, it would take at least half a year.

Of course, Qin Ke had everything prepared thoroughly, so Chen Xuan and the others didn’t need to worry.

They just needed to focus on cultivating with peace of mind.

Three months had already passed in the blink of an eye.

Last night, the convoy stopped by a lake to rest.

In the morning, sunlight shone through the curtains into the carriage.

Chen Xuan’s eyelids twitched as he slowly opened his eyes.

The information at the corner of his eye flashed.

Chen Xuan called out to the system in his heart.

....

[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Profound Realm (Early-Stage), Spirit Cultivator: First Tier (Soul (Ninth Tier))]

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Immortal Grade), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Tenth Layer), Ten Thousand Beasts Technique (Third Layer (472,000/540,000))]

[Skill Points: 41,537,000]

....

The realm remained at the early-stage Profound Realm.

Chen Xuan felt exhausted just looking at it.

Then he turned his gaze to the cultivation technique section.

It wouldn’t take long for the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique to reach the fourth layer.

As for skill points, he already had more than 40 million.

As for the evolution of the Nine Elements Dao Skill, it had always failed.

A few days ago, Chen Xuan even thought about directly upgrading the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique, but at the last moment, he held back.

After all, doing the math, the skill points needed for the later stages of the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique would definitely be massive.

Once the Nine Elements Dao Skill evolved successfully, it’d be a problem then.

Of course, if real trouble came, upgrading it then wouldn’t be too late.

He closed the panel.

Pinched Ning Xin’s cheek, "You’re awake but pretending!"

"Ouch!"

Ning Xin slapped away his hand, giving him a look.

After a whole night’s fuss, couldn’t she laze around a bit?

...

They got off the carriage, and Qin Ke had already arranged someone to make breakfast.

He came over to Chen Xuan at this moment.

"What’s up?"

Seeing his serious face, Chen Xuan asked.

"In a few days, we’ll be at the Ten Thousand People Mountain Range!"

"No wonder!"

Chen Xuan thought to himself.

"Don’t worry, if there’s a demon beast stronger than an Immortal Grade, I’ll step in as your mentor."

The highest strength in the Ten Thousand People Mountain Range was only Immortal Grade; he didn’t care about that level at all now.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke felt much more at ease upon hearing this.

But he was also curious about what realm Chen Xuan was in, since he didn’t even care about Immortal Grade demon beasts.

"Alright, stop guessing; you’ll naturally know when the time comes!"

Chen Xuan smiled.

In front of his telepathy, Qin Ke was like a running streaker, with no secrets at all.

"Ah..."

Qin Ke couldn’t help but let out a light gasp, his face changing.

How could his master see through his inner thoughts?

This... completely exceeded his understanding.

"Go and be busy!"

Chen Xuan patted his shoulder.

"Yes, Master!"

At this moment, Qin Ke not only respected Chen Xuan but also feared him!

And even... was a bit terrified!

After all, even though he was at the Ninth Layer of Purity, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness in front of Chen Xuan.

How could he not be terrified?

After Qin Ke left, Ning Xin finally spoke, "Did you do that on purpose?"

"You figured it out? Not too bad!"

Chen Xuan teased her intentionally.

"Pfft!"

Ning Xin gave him a look, "Did you really think I was that stupid?"

"Just wanted to keep him in line. This kid has too many thoughts and tends to overthink things!"

Of course, he never doubted Qin Ke’s loyalty to him.

After all, his life was in his hands; he didn’t have the guts.

"You’re the one with the most thoughts!"

Ning Xin said slowly, at the same time feeling exhausted. Indeed, the outside world was completely different from Huaining Island.

The disciple had many thoughts, and the master even more.

Moreover, for the sake of profit, human lives were like grass.

"Is this the real cruel truth?"

She murmured to herself in her heart.