Chapter 8, Moonlight Gate

Another day has passed

There is no need for that; you should keep this money for yourself. After all, I have only taught you for one month, and six days have already passed.

Seeing Xuanyuan practicing so diligently, Yin Zhenluo could only let out a long sigh

If the Yin family knew that I had received such a talented disciple, they would probably take you back for focused training. However, at this moment, I have a home I cannot return to, and you might also be implicated. Naturally, I cannot stay here for long. For now, I can only teach you a little, just a little.

"Qian Guanjia, you must avenge us. He has taken the money I intended to use to honor you. He is upstream from this stream, and we have been toiling in vain at the mass grave these past few days"

After speaking, Yin Zhenluo left gracefully. Since embarking on the path of cultivation, Xuanyuan increasingly realized the terrifying aspects of Yin Zhenluo. This woman was certainly not someone he could ambush; she could almost be described as unfathomable. Her words left Xuanyuan somewhat despondent, as indeed, she had only taught him for a month.

Unknowingly, Xuanyuan once again broke through to a strength of 11 bulls.

Indeed, beside him was a silver wolf... Another servant of the Yue family, covered in claw marks and with a large chunk of flesh bitten off from his rear, was also growling fiercely.

"Kid, you are indeed here; today you are doomed to die." Without saying another word, Qian Kuai raised the venomous snake whip in his hand, producing a sharp crack in the air, and struck directly at Xuanyuan

Downstream of this stream, Qian Kuai's face was as dark as ink. He listened to his two subordinates lamenting that Xuanyuan had already reached a strength of at least eight bulls. In a single encounter, they had not even had the chance to fight back, which made Qian Kuai feel inexplicably irritable.

Xuan Yuan sat on a stone, facing the high-hanging sun, and began to practice the "Heavenly Dragon Scale Refining Technique," once again clearing the pores within his body and cleansing himself with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth

Is he a person with a special constitution? Having already reached the strength of 10 bulls, yet not having refined his skin, it should be so. I wonder how much power he would possess at the peak of his fighter's realm

A servant of the Yue family, possessing the strength of six oxen, roared in anger, having lost seven or eight teeth due to Xuanyuan's blow, with a mouth full of gaps

Xuan Yuan cautiously took a step back, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at Qian Kuai. Deep in Xuan Yuan's memory, it was this person who had whipped him, nearly beating him to death. Clearly, at that time, he regarded Xuan Yuan as even less than a dog, merely indulging in symbolic amusement, much like a cat playing with a mouse. Every grievance has its source, and every debt has its owner. Unexpectedly, the very lackey of the main figure, Yue Jue, has come knocking at the door.

Suddenly, Yin Zhenluo seemed to recall something and let out a soft exclamation

"Go, head upstream. I want to beat this kid to death." Qian Kuai picked up a venomous snake whip. This 'venomous snake whip' is a low-grade magical artifact. Anyone struck by this whip will become completely numb and lose part of their combat ability. This is the terrifying aspect of this venomous snake whip. Even a warrior-level individual, if accidentally struck and their skin broken by this whip, will have toxins invade their body, causing their combat power to drop by half. Anyone struck by this venomous snake whip will become completely numb and lose part of their combat ability. This is the terrifying aspect of this venomous snake whip. Even a warrior-level individual, if accidentally struck and their skin broken by this whip, will have toxins invade their body, causing their combat power to drop by half.

At this moment, Xuanyuan unexpectedly broke through to the strength of ten bulls

You should return and take good care of your injuries. The people from the Moonlight Gate will be coming to Moon Desolate City in a few days. At that time, they will select some individuals with exceptional talent to take as disciples. It is evident that Yongfu and Yonglai no longer have a chance. Once Young Master Yuejue is selected, we will see if you can obtain some spots to accompany him to the Moonlight Gate, depending on how much you can show your filial piety.

Qian Kuai, accompanied by a group of seven servants, among whom he himself possesses the strength of nine bulls, and three others possess the strength of seven bulls, while the remaining four are fighters with the strength of six bulls, rushed directly upstream towards the small creek, leaving only a remark for the two individuals who had been knocked down by Xuanyuan.

Xuanyuan stuffed two bags of money into his waist pouch, turned around, and saw Yin Zhenluo watching him from a distance. He scratched his head, and Xuanyuan awkwardly chuckled a few times as he approached Yin Zhenluo. Only then did Xuanyuan laugh heartily and say

As Qian Kuai led a group towards the upstream of the creek, Xuanyuan no longer hesitated to use the 'Dragon Scale Powder,' applying it all over his body. Indeed, his progress in cultivation accelerated significantly, and Xuanyuan felt that the speed at which he absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine his skin had increased.

In other words, that kid now possesses at least the strength of 8 bulls. Hmph, even if he reaches the strength of 9 bulls, I am not afraid. With bare hands, what can he accomplish? I will exert the full power of this 'Venomous Snake Whip', which even fighters dare not take lightly. I do not believe he can withstand it.

The two servants trembled slightly, immediately nodding repeatedly with faces full of excitement. If they could obtain this quota, it would signify a chance for them to turn their fortunes around. The Moonlight Sect is a major sect for cultivators and scholars, while Moonlight City is merely a small city under its jurisdiction.

Yin Zhenluo quietly watched Xuanyuan practice. Xuanyuan spent five hours operating the "Heavenly Dragon Scale Refining Technique" to achieve ten complete cycles, resulting in a loud boom

Xuan Yuan naturally had no reason to retreat

As Xuanyuan was cultivating, he felt a significant improvement in his body, and a portion of his pores had been opened. However, he sensed that many of his pores remained ununlocked. Although he felt joy in his heart, he was not satisfied. He took out the "Dragon Scale Powder" and applied it all over his body, enduring the stinging pain and the discomfort, and once again began to practice the "Heavenly Dragon Scale Refining Technique"

Master Beauty, we are in a remote area with nothing much to offer. These past few days have yielded considerable gains. In a few days, I will go to the Moonlight Ruins City to buy you some good things

Qian Kuai squinted his eyes, concealing a dark mark in his sleeve. This dark mark, known as the 'Viper Mark', is also a low-grade magical artifact specifically designed for assassination. The toxicity contained in the 'Viper Whip' is negligible compared to this 'Viper Mark', as the poison on this mark can kill a demon bear. An adult demon bear possesses at least the strength of thirty bulls, and only when encountering a fully matured demon bear with an inner core can it be immune to this poison. However, as long as it is coordinated with a person, it can be gradually exhausted to death without any problem.

Yin Zhenluo shook her head and smiled

Yin Zhenluo was momentarily taken aback

At that moment, Xuanyuan's ears perked up as he sensed a group of people advancing towards his direction. The hair on Guxing's body bristled in an instant, emitting a low growl. As he watched eight figures swiftly approach, he saw a middle-aged strong man wielding a venomous snake whip, his face twisted in a sinister grin, accompanied by a pack of vicious servants resembling wolves and tigers closing in on him

Qian Kuai's face was as heavy as water, filled with resentment and malice, wishing he could kill Xuanyuan. These two were his own creations, nurtured by him personally, and every month they contributed a considerable amount of money to him. Now, unexpectedly, this young brat had dared to touch his interests; he would definitely not show any mercy.

Has he broken through to the Warrior realm? No, the lowest Warrior realm would at least possess the strength of twelve bulls. How could he only have the strength of ten bulls?

Looking at Yin Zhenluo's silhouette, Xuanyuan Wuyan originally planned to go out for a stroll, but now he has decided to continue his cultivation. He aims to at least break through to the Warrior realm. By then, he will see if there is an opportunity to ambush Yin Zhenluo. At that time, he will be able to do whatever he wants, and perhaps he might even have the chance to have her stay and teach him cultivation.