Chapter 1: Strange Transformations
Qin Zhan attributed his peculiar appetite for any item to being extremely hungry, to the point of being indiscriminate in his cravings, which led him to desire a bite of those strange and unusual things... Although even he felt that this reason was somewhat far-fetched
In an instant, Qin Zhan was completely dumbfounded
Lin Shan noticed his unusual behavior and asked curiously, "What’s wrong, Xiao Zhan'er? I see you staring at this piece of jade non-stop, lost in thought and shaking your head..." After saying this, her gaze returned to the warm jade, "Is there something wrong with this piece of jade?"
Qin Zhan successfully advanced to the fourth layer of Qi Refinement, and his family members were naturally overjoyed.
Qin Zhan felt a bit dizzy in his mind, pondering what to eat... It seemed that ever since he advanced to the fourth layer of Qi Refinement, he suddenly developed a serious appetite for these things...
Qin Zhan chuckled softly and said, "These gifts were originally given to the two of us by those people. Perhaps that piece of jade was meant for you. Moreover, what is mine is yours; why should we distinguish between each other?"
After a moment, he stood up, slightly closed the door, and walked to the outer hall where various gifts were piled up. After searching for a while, he found a piece of ancient jade the size of a half-finger from within. His gaze fixed intently on the ancient jade, feeling the insatiable hunger churning within him
To eat or not to eat
Compared to Qin Yue, who was extremely busy, Zhang Wang appeared much more relaxed
Uh ... ... I want to eat
Because he suddenly realized that his appetite for the jade plate filled with food was far greater than for these delicacies. Although this appetite was not as intense as the one he had shown towards the warm jade and the ancient sword, once his attention was drawn to the jade plate, he could no longer muster any interest in the food on it. It was as if a grand feast was laid out before him, yet he could only eat the radishes and cabbages from the adjacent table, naturally diminishing his appetite.
Qin Zhan shook his head, glanced at the plate in front of him, and then at the food on the plate. In order to avoid being seen as a monster by others, he could only say: "Uh, I've eaten enough for now; if I eat any more, I won't be able to have dinner."
Lin Shan looked at him with some confusion and said, "Didn't we just have a meal an hour ago, and it was with those uncles and elder brothers..." As she spoke, she nodded, "It must be that Xiao Zhan went to drink with those uncles and elder brothers and hasn't had enough to eat. Sigh, I'll go prepare something for you." After saying this, she stood up and immediately walked towards the kitchen
As a natural powerhouse, no one in the entire Shunhe City dares to force him to do anything he is unwilling to do. Those who come to visit from various places are fortunate if he is in a good mood and chooses to see them; if he is in a bad mood, he will directly sweep them out the door, and they absolutely would not dare to utter a single word of dissent.
Nevertheless, an instinctive awareness told him that consuming all these jade items would undoubtedly be highly beneficial for him
Ah, Xiao Zhan, your taste is quite good; this sword is excellent. Are you planning to change the spirit communication tool you prepared?
This jade
Biting a sword with your teeth? Especially such a sharp ancient sword
Because ... . ... Not only the Warm Jade and the Ancient Sword, but even the Falling Maple Sword, which had accompanied him for a year, immediately stimulated his appetite, almost giving him the impulse to bite down on the sharp blade.
The nearby prominent families and those uncles and elder relatives who seldom meet, upon hearing this news, all came to offer their congratulations. Even the busy lord of the city took time out of his hectic schedule to present a congratulatory gift, celebrating Qin Yue's son, Qin Zhan, for successfully advancing to the fourth level of Qi Refinement.
"Aren't you going to eat?" Lin Shan asked again, puzzled. After seeing him nod, she began to clear the dishes from the table: "Oh, then remember to tell me when you're hungry, and I'll have someone prepare something for you."
Lin Shan happily spat on his face, laughing as she picked up the warm jade and playfully held it against her body, seemingly contemplating where it would look best to wear it
This strange thought startled Qin Zhan; that was jade from https://m.hetushu.com, specifically warm jade, not some snack. If such a large piece of jade were truly swallowed, who knows what incredible things might happen
Although Lin Shan was in the Qin residence, her familiarity with the kitchen was already no less than that of her own home
Qin Zhan has completely collapsed
Shan'er, are you hungry
Qin Zhan touched his cheek and smiled as he watched her compare the piece of jade back and forth, his gaze naturally following her movements to the jade... However, when he saw the translucent and lustrous surface of the warm jade, a strange thought suddenly emerged in his mind...
Qin Zhan nodded slightly, noticing Lin Shan tidying up the dishes and heading towards the kitchen, his expression became somewhat hesitant.
After a moment of selection, Lin Shan suddenly held up a piece of jade and said happily: "This is snow warm jade. I have seen it in books before. It is said to have the magical effect of nourishing the skin and keeping it moisturized. Xiao Zhan'er, can you give me this piece of jade?"
Achieving the fourth level of Qi Refinement before the age of sixteen signifies that he can leverage Zhang Wang's recommendation to further his studies at the Sacred Xuan Sect. As long as he can enter the Sacred Xuan Sect, he is bound to excel in the future, gaining recognition and bringing honor to his family.
Certainly, a significant part of this was to curry favor with Zhang Wang, a formidable innate expert at the eighth level of Qi Refinement. However, Qin Zhan and Lin Shan, both under sixteen, have achieved the remarkable accomplishment of entering the fourth level of Qi Refinement, which is enough to draw the attention of the city's powerful elite. Establishing a good relationship with a future disciple of the Holy Xuan Sect is undoubtedly a wise move
Upon thinking of this, Qin Zhan quickly shook his head to dispel this utterly absurd notion
He not only had a certain appetite for these jades, but also developed a strong interest in an ancient sword sent by his grandfather... Looking at the sharp blade of the sword and its gleaming body, it was as if the most exquisite feast in the world was laid out before him, exuding a powerful allure that continuously stimulated his nerves... Looking at the sharp blade of the sword and its gleaming body, it was as if the most exquisite feast in the world was laid out before him, exuding a powerful allure that continuously stimulated his nerves...
After waiting for a moment, Lin Shan quickly brought in two dishes that Qin Zhan usually loved to eat. In order to suppress the inexplicable craving for those jade and swords, he immediately began to eat, feeling somewhat like a glutton.
Heavens, a peculiar ore has been lodged within him, leaving him drowsy every day and his mental acuity greatly diminished. If another piece of ancient jade were to be added, it would be disastrous
He found himself inexplicably experiencing some toothache.
Soon, he realized that what truly increased his appetite was not due to hunger, nor was it because he suddenly developed a liking for these ancient jades. It was the mysterious mineral that bizarrely lingered within him! It was this mineral's attraction to these ancient jades that instilled in him a strong craving for items such as jade and swords.
"No, no, not at all," Qin Zhan quickly shook his head, feeling somewhat guilty. He dared not reveal the sudden thought that had emerged in his mind to Lin Shan, lest she regard him as a monster.
However, with this blow, he could not help but nearly faint.
In a moment, Qin Zhan was deeply conflicted
Although they are also members of a prominent family, they rarely interact with outsiders under the guidance of this innate strongman and have not received any flattering gifts. Today, Qin's father and the master are particularly pleased and have not paid attention to these details. Naturally, the two of them cannot help but carefully select from these gifts.
As he was eating, when his gaze fell upon the bowl of food, he suddenly choked and couldn't catch his breath, starting to cough incessantly. Startled, Lin Shan quickly poured him some water while gently patting his back to help him regain his composure, and said with a light laugh: "Take your time eating, take your time. If you're hungry, there's no need to rush; just go slowly, no one is going to snatch it away from you."
Qin Zhan quickly awakened from that absurd thought. After listening to Lin Shan's somewhat evasive words, he shook his head and said, "I will not change. I have said before, in this life, the sword I use for communication with the spirit world is only one, which is the Falling Maple Sword that pairs with your Snow Frost Sword." After saying this, in order to demonstrate his determination, he even patted the treasured sword that hung at his waist and had never left his side.
Lin Shan noticed that he suddenly fell into a daze and, concerned, asked: "Why aren't you eating again? Are you choking?"
However, he soon discovered something terrible
The two main characters who have caused the Qin residence to be exceptionally lively today—Qin Zhan and Lin Shan—are somewhat curiously organizing the various gifts they have received