Chapter 0009: Night Pot

It is only the size of a fist, exuding a gentle luster throughout, and it is actually carved from a piece of ink jade

The old eunuch looked at him deeply and said, "Yes."

Even with the soft cushion, Li Chengkong adjusted his posture in time, yet he still felt a jolt throughout his body, and his teeth ached

"Old Zheng." Qin Tiannan bent down to pay his respects, his pockmarked face contorted into a smile, blooming like a flower: "Hehe, I, Qin Tiannan, have met Old Zheng."

"Hey, didn't you catch any big fish?" The emaciated old eunuch sneered, "Has this little brat ruined your plans?"

Qin Tiannan still wore a beaming smile: "Not long ago, there was a guy practicing demonic arts who came to our Xiaoling to kill people for training, and he was killed by this kid."

He noticed the old eunuch glancing at his wrist in the air, clearly aware of his earlier actions

The Imperial Shrine Bureau fundamentally does not regard the vegetable-growing eunuchs as human lives, using them as bait for fishing

His gaze fell upon each of the statues.

After he succeeded, he was puzzled, as the master of magical skills did not seem that strong. Why was he able to act so recklessly in the Xiaoling?

Qin Tiannan smiled awkwardly and nodded: "This is also unavoidable. In order to perform, a reward was offered, and I cannot go back on my word"

However, as time passes and I gain a deeper understanding of this world, I find myself increasingly unsatisfied, desiring more.

As they landed, lights began to illuminate one by one from near to far, illuminating the spacious circular hall before them

When I first woke up, I was both exhausted and suffering, and being a eunuch, yet I found it sweet and was very content, as long as I could live again

"Interesting, hehe, very interesting!" The emaciated old eunuch opened his eyes and scrutinized Li Chengkong.

He does not believe that there are no stronger experts in Xiaolingwei, why would they allow a master of demonic arts to wreak havoc

The emaciated old eunuch, with his eyes closed, languidly remarked: "This little bit of property must have been squandered by you all!"

A painting of a soaring eagle hangs on the wall, depicting a large black eagle about to take flight from a towering pine tree, its glinting talons poised just one foot away from the branch.

Indeed, there is a deeper meaning behind it

Am I really to be firmly pressed down here, to be a humble little eunuch?

This is precisely the reason for not having learned lightness skills

Those who do not possess martial arts skills, when approaching, are merely stone statues; no matter how lifelike they may appear, they are still stone

The emaciated old eunuch pressed against the armrest of the chair and slowly rose to his feet

Dust dances in the sunlight streaming through the window

Li Chengkong said: "Zhang Si, what is the true background of Old Wang?"

The ground of this courtyard is paved with rectangular bluestone slabs, clean and tidy

"Hehe, Old Zheng, sorry to bother you." Qin Tiannan said with a beaming smile, "I have been ordered by the seal to bring this young man here to select a treasure, but he may only choose one!"

Li Chengkong's complexion had returned to a healthy flush as he clasped his fists in salute

He could not help but be taken aback

The iron rod moved up and down within the sleeve, concealed by the fabric, yet the old eunuch was still able to see it; this level of acuity is truly remarkable

Being assigned to Xioling to grow vegetables may result in the loss of martial arts skills, but skills can be relearned. For instance, Song Minghua and others have all trained to the realm of Liyuan.

These statues indeed possess a unique mystery

Li Chengkong turned his head to look at him

He pointed to a pot carved from bluestone, resembling a night pot

As he stepped into the room, his mind was operating at ten times its normal speed. At that moment, the iron rod slipped from his sleeve, and he intended to use it to propel himself off the wall.

The speed of thought slows down, allowing the surrounding world to appear ten times slower, enabling him to carefully examine each statue.

Therefore, one cannot use lightness skills while traversing the divine path, and can only proceed step by step at a slow pace

He extended his hand while looking around left and right

The ceiling is engraved with stars, and at a glance, it seems as if the entire sky of stars is spinning

Li Chengkong looked at his frail and short body, which seemed ready to be blown away by the wind, and felt a strong urge to step forward and lend a hand

The main hall has a diameter of over 20 meters, and beneath the stars, it imparts a sense of vastness and grandeur

The emaciated old eunuch opened his eyes, glanced at him, and then closed his eyes again

The stronger the martial arts, the more powerful the sensed deity statue. Regardless of how strong the martial arts are, stepping onto the divine path will lead to suppression, forcing one to disperse their internal energy and refrain from using their skills

Even if one appears calm, composed, and collected, one still experiences joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, as well as love, hatred, and enmity, and one can still hold grudges

A gaunt, sharp-faced old eunuch is reclining in a chair with his eyes closed, basking in the sunlight, at ease and content.

He walked more than 800 steps through the Sacred Path, and after passing through it, he felt groggy

A sudden shock ran through his mind. Could it be that he has already seen through his disguise and knows that he was intentionally injured

Li Chengkong asked: "Old Zheng, may I inquire if there is any Da Peiyuan Dan available?"

"Choose whatever you want," the old eunuch said, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, smiling. "It all depends on your discernment; there are genuine treasures among these, as well as some things that are merely ostentatious."

With a bang, in the muffled sound, Li Chengkong found his footing suddenly gone

However, seeing that there was also emptiness beneath the old eunuch's feet, yet he made no move, he halted his own actions and put the iron rod back.

The exterior of the house appears dilapidated, but the interior is clean and tidy, with a floor paved in white jade, and the light is bright and soft

Qin Tiannan chuckled and said: "How could that be? Isn't it added every year? It can't just be all input without any output."

Li Chengkong imagined himself swallowing it and directly stepping into the realm of Li Yuan after ten years of arduous cultivation, unable to help but smile

Bang! The two individuals landed on a soft mat three meters below

The old eunuch pushed open the weathered and dilapidated door, producing a sound that made one's teeth ache, and slowly stepped inside

One must never underestimate others

When about to encounter the ink jade box, the right hand suddenly stopped, then turned a corner, pointing to the lowest layer not far away: "Old Zheng, what is that?"

Masters of martial arts, upon reaching a certain level, will experience a different sensation

The two individuals turned west and arrived at a dilapidated courtyard

The planting of vegetables at the Xiaoling Mausoleum cannot be moved or changed; this is a strict rule

The old eunuch waved his hand and said, "Come with me, little one."

The old eunuch slowly walked to the east wall

A chill ran through his heart

The emaciated old eunuch snorted, too lazy to pay him any attention

Li Chengkong followed him inside

Qin Tiannan turned his head to glance at him: "Look at you, what a big deal this is, they are just idols!"

These statues are truly extraordinary! exclaimed Li Chengkong

Li Chengkong wisely closed his mouth

However, the stone wall surrounding the courtyard is crooked and uneven, with some areas bulging out while others are recessed in.

However, seeing Qin Tiannan standing still like a javelin, they did not act recklessly

The two continued to move forward, and as the blood surged faster, his spirit gradually began to recover

He looked at Qin Tiannan's back, pondering when he would also be able to grab him by the collar and pull him along.

However, since he merged with the Heavenly Sword, calmness has completely taken the upper hand. He will not let hatred blind him like Secretary Tu; instead, he keeps a record in a small notebook, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge if it arises, and if not, he will wait for the chance.

He pointed and said: "On that shelf, the second column of the third row."

Li Chengkong arrived in front of a small dark green box

The two individuals are falling together

The only room is also in a state of disrepair, on the verge of collapse

He secretly wondered why Li Chengkong, a novice whose true energy could not possibly resonate with the divine statue, looked as pale as if he hadn't slept for three days and nights

Rows of two-meter-high display shelves stand like a solemn and imposing army, exuding a gloomy and austere atmosphere

It is better for you not to know. Qin Tiannan continued walking without pause

From beginning to end, it seems as if it is filmed with a high-definition camera, not missing any detail. After watching, it triggers memories, akin to a director reviewing a film playback. If something is unclear, it is filmed again to fill in the gaps.

Qin Tiannan stepped forward, presenting only the back of his head.

His bony hand slapped a hawk's wing

He practiced diligently, striving for improvement, primarily to strengthen his body, while also harboring thoughts of revenge

I desire a better life, to live with greater dignity, to command respect in this flourishing world of martial arts, to make a name for myself across the land, and to live this second life bestowed upon me by heaven with great fervor and passion

Humans are inherently greedy

Qin Tiannan stood still like a javelin, giving him a glance to signal him to hurry over.