Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Confrontation

I by no means thought Massive T would have the expertise to be taught cultivation. It was mainly unattainable contemplating he didn’t have Qi, totally different from Massive F, who did.

However Massive T proved me fallacious. He was not the abnormal toad I believed he was, residing close to the properly of my farm.

He was one thing else, and my reference to him opened up a brand new perk of my System, Beast Taming!

With it, my pets would have elevated probabilities of cultivating, however may any creature I bond do that? I used to be fairly positive Massive T was totally different from the beginning. Not each creature had what it takes to domesticate.

Massive T was particular, and I needed to consider that. Our eyes met, and in these inexperienced eyes of his I noticed intelligence. nove/Lb-1n

“Croak. Croak.”

Even his croaks sounded totally different after his sudden awakening. I hoped to see some type of martial artwork coming from Massive T, however that didn’t occur.

He slept proper after awakening his Qi. It was too draining for him, and I revered that.

“I’ll allow you to relaxation, my good pal,” I stated, cuddling him.

The brand new prospects of my future within the cultivation world have been increasing. My system was repeatedly bettering, providing me methods to boost my creatures by the Beast Taming tab, purchase Non secular Herbs, and even fish for Non secular Creatures or different worthwhile treasures.

Nonetheless, a big drawback nonetheless loomed over me: the shortage of a good cultivation method and restricted means to acquire one. Decided to discover a answer, I ventured out of my home and met with Kang Duyi. Suspicion clouded my view, anticipating him to supply little help. But, to my shock, he had essential info to share.

“Tian Li, we’ve got an issue,” he started.

“What sort of drawback?” I inquired.

“Whereas exploring the woods, I stumbled upon a cabin with a secret room beneath it. It contained an altar and organs. The particular person residing in that home is perhaps the very killer we have been looking for,” he defined urgently.

My skepticism tinged the air. Was Kang Duyi making an attempt to shift blame onto the girl and save himself, or was he setting a entice for me? Concealing my information, I urged, “Let’s go there instantly and await the proprietor’s return.”

Kang Duyi hesitated, reluctantly suggesting, “Let me retrieve my weapons from my home first.”

His habits solely heightened my suspicions. Quite than ready at my farm as he anticipated, I discreetly adopted him. He did cease at his home to gather his weapons, however that was not his solely vacation spot. I noticed him getting into the inn by the again door, the place he met the red-haired girl, my main suspect.

They conversed at a distance, their phrases inaudible to me. Nonetheless, I surmised that Kang Duyi was forewarning her of my impending arrival. As an alternative of returning to her duties, she made her approach in direction of the woods.

“She’s undoubtedly setting a entice,” I muttered to myself as I hurried again to my farm, decided to succeed in it earlier than Kang Duyi may.

I waited on my farm, sustaining an look of normalcy, as if nothing had occurred. When Kang Duyi returned along with his weapons, his gaze met mine, and he spoke, “I believe we should always wait a little bit longer earlier than continuing.”

The rationale behind his suggestion was obvious, however I performed the position of an harmless boy and inquired, “Why is that?”

“Whoever resides there have to be acquainted with us. If we each go away the village so early within the day, it would undoubtedly increase suspicions. We may doubtlessly invite bother upon ourselves,” he defined.

It wasn’t a foul response, however armed with the information I possessed, I could not permit them to set traps that might ensnare me.

“Hear, Kang Duyi, I’m a second-layer Qi Condensation Cultivator. That alone must be greater than enough to confront this assassin, even when they’re conscious of our presence. Let’s go, now!”

I noticed Kang Duyi’s countenance visibly enjoyable upon listening to the phrases “second layer.” This was exactly my intention.

“You are proper. Your energy surpasses the boundaries of this place. Allow us to proceed, then,” he acquiesced.

With Kang Duyi’s newfound braveness, stemming from his perception in my second-layer Qi Condensation energy—a lie—we ventured out of my farm and into the woods. He took the lead, talking incessantly about how we’d in the end apprehend the assassin. In the meantime, I maintained an air of ignorance, observing the cabin from behind a tree.

“Is that this the place?” I inquired.

“Sure, that is proper,” Kang Duyi replied, accompanied by a malicious smile that he swiftly hid, although I managed to catch a glimpse of it.

I gazed deeply into his eyes and requested, “Are you sure it is secure for us to go there?”

Kang Duyi nodded and replied, “I visited not too long ago, and it was unoccupied. Whoever resides there’ll doubtless return solely throughout the night time or another time.”

It was evident that the scenario was unusual, and I used to be shocked by Kang Duyi’s perception that he may deceive me. Did he think about me that naive? Being conscious of the cruelty of the cultivation world, I nodded, totally comprehending the hazards that surrounded us. Collectively, we silently approached the cabin, cautious to not entice undesirable consideration.

With delicate actions, my hand reached the doorknob, and I slowly opened the door. A slight noise escaped, typical of an outdated cabin, however nothing too attention-grabbing. Kang Duyi whispered in my ear, revealing, “There is a trapdoor beneath the mattress. Let’s discover it collectively, and I will present you the discoveries I made.”

The knowledge that the younger redhead awaited us underground was simple, and I ready myself for a confrontation to the dying, if crucial.

He went forward, shifting apart part of the mattress to disclose the outdated wood trapdoor, which had a small rusty metallic latch and a few termite holes.

Judging by the tough approach Kang Duyi shoved the mattress, it was clear he wasn’t involved about being delicate.

“Clearly, he is aware of his associate in crime is down there, ready for us,” I believed.

“I will go first since I do know the place,” Kang Duyi stated, utilizing the wood ladder to descend right into a tunnel.

I remained silent. My thoughts was centered on one factor: the approaching battle I must face in a matter of moments.