Chapter 4, A Custody Each Day, The Demonic Path Is Far From Me

"Young man, I cannot tell whether you are pretending to be foolish or truly foolish." After testing the waters, Wu Tingxi let out a sigh of relief and coldly laughed, "In any case, since our meeting is fated, I, Wu, shall see you off today!"

Pei Ling

No, it cannot be Zheng Jingshan

After the system began its cultivation, Wu Tingxi discovered that the young man before him was merely a Qi Refining Stage 3 novice cultivator

Not long after, the system suddenly chimed "Ding!" and mechanically stated: "Host's vital energy is severely depleted, continuing to practice the Bone Refining Technique will cause irreversible damage..."

A sudden heaviness weighed on his heart, and he looked around warily, only to find that there was nothing within his line of sight

Ding dong! The intelligent cultivation system is at your service! In my mind, the mechanical voice of the system is so pleasant at this moment

Pei Ling's heart sank as he realized that Wu Tingxi was gravely injured. Rather than saying that he was currently cultivating, it would be more accurate to say that he was dissipating the medicinal effects in order to temporarily suppress his injuries

The system did not respond; instead, it swiftly snatched the jade bottle from Wu Tingxi's hands, immediately poured out three Qi Blood Pills, stuffed them all into its mouth, and casually tossed the bottle into the corner.

Even in the depths of darkness, it seemed as though he was already surrounded, with something from all directions gradually closing in on him

Not long after, a mouse darted past.

Pei Ling initially suspected that he was too nervous and had experienced an illusion, but soon, his expression changed.

The damned Demon Sect is indeed the Demon Sect, even the belongings of an ordinary disciple are so sinister

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Last time, at least there was no one in Zheng Jingshan's room, but this time the victim is right in front of me, and he is staring at me with wide eyes, isn't that good!

This person has a domineering personality; if they have already caught up, they will directly reveal themselves and take action, rather than hiding in the shadows

However, Pei Ling continued to run for a moment and suddenly felt a bit cold.

After observing for a moment and confirming that he was not mistaken, Wu Tingxi was so enraged that he nearly passed out on the spot—intense emotions once again aggravated his injuries. After a violent bout of coughing, Wu Tingxi cast a deep glance at Pei Ling. He did not immediately take action; instead, he coughed while struggling to crawl towards the jade vase in the corner.

After a while, the surroundings remained calm and tranquil, and he gradually relaxed, putting the bullet back into his sleeve, his eyes revealing an extremely resentful expression: "Chongming Sect... Heh, I never expected that I, Wu Tingxi, would fall to such a state, that even mere insects and rodents would make me feel like a startled bird!"

The familiar pain returned, and as Pei Ling's heart was finally set at ease, there arose an even more urgent desire to soar far away, preferably to completely leave the territory of the Chongming Sect

Why are you seeking me out now

With the cultivation of the Bone Forging Technique, Pei Ling felt as if he had been rejuvenated, and even the sound of bones cracking was particularly pleasing to the ear

Soon, a chilling sensation spread throughout his entire body, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and even his consciousness began to feel somewhat heavy.

Cough cough cough ... ... With a heart-wrenching cough, the man slumped against the wall suddenly spat out a large mouthful of black blood, and then, his already weak breath faded away once more

Ding dong! The system has detected that the host is lacking Qi and Blood Pills, and will generously provide three Qi and Blood Pills for free

Meanwhile, the system announced: "Ding Dong! External attack detected, this training session is now concluded. Thank you for using the Intelligent Cultivation System, one-click hosting, ascension without worries! We look forward to your feedback on the training experience; if satisfied, please give a five-star rating!"

He picked up the jade bottle with some difficulty, but did not consume it immediately. Instead, he rubbed the bullet in his sleeve, his eyes flashing with fierce light as he muttered to himself, "If only my master had successfully changed his cultivation method back then, how could we, the direct disciples, be in such a predicament? Unfortunately, I entered the sect too late and my strength is weak; now it seems difficult to escape... Otherwise..."

He couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "Indeed!"

Wu Tingxi's expression changed unpredictably, and with a quiet sigh, he lifted the jade bottle. Just as the elixir within the bottle was about to slip down, a figure suddenly rushed out from the corridor.

"What the hell!" Pei Ling stared in astonishment at the weakly breathing cultivator before him, "Is this the traitor they were looking for?"

Pei Ling : `` ! ! ! ''

However

Pei Ling: "System?!"

With his thoughts still lingering, the system had already taken control of his body, halting his cultivation. Suddenly, he stood up, pivoted on his heel, and swiftly turned one hundred eighty degrees, heading straight for Yuanla Mountain

Pei Ling spat blood, "You idiot! Stop cultivating!"

Thus, Pei Ling could only watch helplessly as Wu Tingxi rested three times before finally crawling to the edge of the jade bottle, trembling as he uncorked it and swallowed the remaining blood-qi pills in one go

Regardless of which kind it is, at least he is safe for now

This is something that has not occurred since he began his cultivation journey after opening his meridians. Especially since he is currently running at full speed, with his entire body filled with surging vital energy and blood, how could he possibly feel cold

Afterward, Wu Tingxi struggled to turn over and sit up, casting a resentful glance at Pei Ling before he also began his cultivation

Symptoms such as chills and lethargy rapidly subside

Before his words had faded, a glimmer of green light suddenly appeared at his fingertips

Kill first, hurry up

Pei Ling's face turned ashen; his current cultivation level was too low, and his experience was insufficient, leaving him completely unaware of how to handle such a situation

I think of that person, Pei, who has worked diligently for so many years, almost facing failure

Wu Tingxi was initially taken aback

Pei Ling suddenly thought of the screen in Zheng Jingshan's room

What are you doing here again

Before he could pour out the elixir inside, his internal organs convulsed, and the man uncontrollably coughed violently again, causing the jade bottle to fall to the ground

After a while, as the system training had not yet concluded, Wu Tingxi was the first to open his eyes. He cast a sinister smile at Pei Ling and then picked up a stone from beside him, throwing it towards him.

What to do after suppressing the injury is self-evident

He noticed that the number of eyes secretly watching him was increasing

As for the others... the rest of the Pei family should at this moment be focused on obtaining the fifty Bone-Quenching Pills promised by Zheng Jingshan, rather than being eager to pursue me

Where does the problem lie? Pei Ling knew that he could no longer let things go on like this. He suddenly stopped in his tracks, quickly reflecting on the entire situation: there must be an issue with the screen!

However

However, not to mention that Zheng Jingshan had imposed restrictions to prevent accidental harm to the people of the Pei residence, just the fact that he was controlled by the system last night and practiced openly in front of the screen for such a long time, and after returning to the courtyard, he went to the main hall... Until some time after he left the crowd, there were no abnormalities

Zheng Jingshan

The man appeared vigilant, silently loading a dark bullet into his hand

Pei Ling: "Wait a moment..."

Just as he finally managed to calm down and was about to reach for the bottle not far away, his movements suddenly froze, and he abruptly raised his head to look towards the dark corridor

Yuanlao Mountain, a secluded and deep cavern

Last night, he practiced in front of the screen for such a long time. The reason he did not experience any adverse situations, aside from feeling the gaze upon him, was not because the screen did not act against him at that moment, but rather because he was in the midst of his practice

After a rapid contemplation, he decided to continue moving forward

This feeling

If it is just this feeling of being watched, then I might as well act as if nothing is happening

In the next moment, a bump appeared on his head

System, I want to cultivate! Feeling my mind becoming increasingly dull, Pei Ling's sense of crisis surged. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and called out in a deep voice, "Select Bone Refinement Technique! Intelligent Duration! One-Click Hosting!"

After all, going back is also a dead end

Yes, the system has escaped

No, perhaps it was because his body at that time was being operated by the system

System! Can we kill him first and then cultivate?

At the moment the system took over his body, Pei Ling felt as if he had suddenly become much lighter

Pei Lingxin sensed that the situation was dire, yet felt powerless to act

He gasped violently a few times, as if gathering some strength, and then tremblingly opened a jade bottle, struggling to bring the mouth of the bottle to his lips

What began as a vague presence of one or two gazes quickly developed into a multitude of eyes, seemingly substantial, quietly observing him from all directions

Not killing is acceptable; escaping now will also earn a five-star review

Who

Bang

Pei Ling: "... ... ? ! "

I will give you a five-star review immediately after finishing!

Yet that substantial gaze became increasingly evident

After all, he was in a perilous situation at that moment, on high alert, even the passing of a mouse made him vigilant. The speed of the incoming person was so fast that he had no time to react, to the extent that after his elixir was stolen, his first thoughts were fear and astonishment, leaving no room for anger.

The system remains indifferent, focusing solely on cultivation

Immediately following, the same operation as last night occurred: the system showed no intention of leaving quickly, manipulating Pei Ling's body to walk to a nearby open space and sit cross-legged: "Ding Dong! The Qi and Blood Pill has been fully delivered, the system will continue to assist you in your cultivation..."