Chapter 6, Hope

Wasn't it said to be a birthmark? Chu Yanqi was filled with doubts. With Hao Qiang's support, she somewhat absentmindedly returned to her room. Although she could not see the jade cauldron, by calming her mind to sense it, she was able to perceive that the cauldron was indeed within her body, accompanying her to this world.

"How did you let them catch you?" Chu Yanqi sighed and said, "Wasn't I supposed to tell you to run far away?" Although this body was taken over, during these days, he had subtly used the excuse of amnesia to thoroughly inquire about all the matters concerning the original owner.

In the midst of a trance, he was suddenly pushed hard from behind, and he heard Chu Yunjie scolding him, "What are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and leave!"

Recalling the various terminologies related to tomb raiding from her past life, Chu Yanqi couldn't help but laugh

There is also the cauldron that accompanied him into this world. Although he cannot see it, he can clearly feel its presence. It is likely not an ordinary item; otherwise, it would not have brought him to this world.

Hao Qiang wanted to confront him, but was stopped by Chu Yanqi. Under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to lower his head—only by finding a way to deal with these guards could he then bring down the conflict at Kunlan Mountain.

On this outing, I met a member of an expedition team and specifically inquired about it. It is said that some alchemists are capable of refining enlightenment pills, yet no one is willing to do so

However, at that moment, he inexplicably felt a slight warmth in the palm of his hand, as if something had pulsed for a moment. Indeed, something happened. It pulsed for a moment—if he was not mistaken, it should be that small jade cauldron.

The glimmer of hope that Chu Yanqi had originally felt instantly turned into a mere illusion. Upon careful reflection, it became clear to her that, according to Chu Hua, the proportion of those who are enlightened in this world is about one in ten or twelve, which is not a small ratio. If it concerns the offspring of prominent families, the proportion of those who become enlightened is likely even higher. For those who cannot become enlightened, individuals of noble status will have their family elders supporting them throughout their lives, ensuring they are free from worries about food and clothing, thus they indeed do not require this enlightenment pill.

It is evident that Hao Qiang is well-trained in his daily life, and his well-defined muscles make Chu Yanqi somewhat envious. Looking at her own useless appearance, she feels like crying. How did she end up in this world at m.hetushu.com, only to have taken over the body of a good-for-nothing? If only she could possess the talent for cultivation like Hao Qiang, how wonderful that would be

That is not a birthmark at all; under the light, the red mark in the palm becomes increasingly vivid, as if it is about to stand out from the palm.

"Don't hit me, my head doesn't work well; if you hit me again, I'll become even more foolish," Chu Yanqi sighed and said, "Why can't I understand?" As he spoke, he forcefully tapped his head twice.

"What if one has money?" Chu Yanqi suddenly asked, "Is there some elixir that can enlighten the mind?"

Although she did not know how precious a sixth-grade elixir was, Chu Yanqi still understood that if such effort and resources were to be spent, it would be more cost-effective to refine other elixirs instead

It seems that having him come is not just to have him be useless, allowing him to be treated like a mere plaything, right

Chu Yanqi recalled the dragon's lair she had just seen, and her heart stirred instantly. Where there is a dragon's lair, there must be treasures, whether they are rare materials from heaven and earth or ancient tombs; there must be something inside, as there is a flow of dragon energy emanating from it

Therefore, unless Hao Qiang endures until his master dies, it can only be considered liberation and *illustration*

I have no special abilities either. I just want to go into the mountains to hunt some wild beasts, sell them for money, and give it to you. " Hao Qiang said, tapping him lightly on the head.

I..." Hao Qiang said with a simple smile, and then slowly spoke, "I was indeed very happy after I left; from then on, I was no longer a slave. However— I cannot bear to part with you, my master, so I went into the mountains to hunt...

"Don't—" Hao Qiang grabbed his hand and said, "You are so useless. When the time comes for you to understand, you will naturally do so. Besides... it is too late for you to understand now. Unfortunately, we have no money."

Although the original Chu Yanqi was unable to cultivate and was considered useless, she still possessed a certain pride. She never mistreated Hao Qiang; rather, after her resolute decision to face certain death in Baoding, she released him from their slave contract, allowing him to leave. It was only after this that she plunged a knife into her chest and took her own life

The next day, Chu Yanqi wanted to take Hao Qiang to Kunlan Mountain to search for treasure. However, he did not expect that Chu Yunjie had actually brought people to monitor him closely, with guards watching him day and night, not allowing him to step out of the room even once. All the items he needed were delivered by their dispatched personnel, treating him like a prisoner.

Hao Qiang thought for a moment and then said: "I originally thought like you, but I heard that refining the Enlightenment Pill is quite troublesome. It is classified as a sixth-grade elixir, and not only that, the required medicinal materials are also complex and expensive, so ordinary people simply cannot afford it."

"You can't bear to part with me, so why go hunting in the mountains?" Chu Yanqi asked, puzzled.

Chu Yanqi did not take precautions and was nearly knocked off balance by him, almost falling to the ground. It was only thanks to Hao Qiang reaching out to support him that he managed to steady himself. With matters weighing on his mind, he did not engage in a debate with Chu Yunjie and promptly walked quickly towards his home.

"Why?" Chu Yanqi asked in confusion, "If the Enlightenment Pill can enable an ordinary person to awaken their potential for cultivation, it would be a highly profitable transaction, and there would be many willing buyers."

Seeing him silent, Hao Qiang assumed he was disappointed, and immediately offered him a few words of comfort. The two then went to sleep, and spent the night without a word.

The alchemist is inherently a cultivator; having opened their spiritual orifices, they naturally do not require such elixirs. However, as long as there is hope, it is certainly better than having no hope at all. By earning enough money, one can seek out an alchemist to refine an orifice-opening elixir.

Hao Qiang looked at his distracted appearance and assumed he had been frightened today, so he comforted him instead. Under the urging of Chu Yanqi, he hastily took a shower, treated his wounds, and changed into a set of old clothes

Although it is not possible to know everything, I have a general understanding of the situation. Hao Qiang is a slave purchased by his mother, and there is a slave contract in place. This means that as long as he does not wish to, Hao Qiang will never be able to escape the identity of a slave for his entire life, unless—one day he takes action and kills his master.

"Young master, are you not going to sleep yet?" Seeing him sitting there in a daze, Hao Qiang walked in and asked with concern

It seems that the Jade Ding also sensed the presence of the dragon's energy, becoming somewhat uneasy all of a sudden

In places with dragon lairs, if there are no ancient tombs, there are still exotic treasures. For a moment, Chu Yanqi was actually stunned. Could it be that his luck had arrived?

However, in the vast wilderness, the status of a slave is lowly. If one were to kill their master, they would be hunted down by various nations, and everyone would seek to punish them.

Chu Yanqi discovered that Hao Qiang was indeed formidable. After being tormented by Chu Yunjie for several days, he still appeared vigorous and full of life, showing no signs of despair. Instead, there was an added layer of ferocity in his demeanor.

Although Hao Qiang is merely a slave, history has shown that heroes are not deterred by humble beginnings. Moreover, his current situation is not much better than that of a slave.