Under the care of Mo Qingcheng, Qin Wentian's complexion gradually regained some color, but he was still unconscious.
The snowy puppy would occasionally lie beside Qin Wentian, and occasionally leap into Mo Qingcheng's embrace, causing her to smile unceasingly. This little fellow was too adorable.
"Nolan, what demonic beast do you think it is?" Mo Qingcheng asked.
"Who knows, maybe it's just an ordinary wild beast that doesn't know how to cultivate." Nolan replied.
"How can there be such an intelligent wild beast? But this little fellow is too small." Mo Qingcheng smiled radiantly, causing Nolan to be a little dazed. "You seem to be in a good mood these few days. I've never seen you smile in front of others before."
"In any case, there are no outsiders around." Mo Qingcheng shrugged.
"What about him?" Nolan pointed to the unconscious Qin Wentian. "He was even hugged by you before."
Mo Qingcheng couldn't help but blush as she rolled her eyes at Nolan. After which, she shifted her gaze to Qin Wentian, "He seems to be quite good-looking."
"Ye WuQue is also very handsome, but didn't you also ignore him? I heard that Ye WuQue has already gone to Sky Harmony City to get engaged to a girl. He probably knows that there's no hope for him to pursue you." Nolan's lips twitched. "Oh yes, Sky Harmony City is just beside us. The Ye Clan should have finished dealing with the Qin Clan."
Mo Qingcheng sighed. She sighed for the sake of the Qin Clan.
"Someone's coming." At this moment, Mo Qingcheng spoke. "He should be waking up soon. We should leave."
After which, Mo Qingcheng walked out of the grass hut and spoke to the snowy puppy in her embrace, "Little fellow, are you willing to come with me?"
The snowy puppy stared at her, rubbing its head against her face before jumping out of her embrace. It returned to the grass hut and squatted there, staring at her.
"Fine, I won't force you. Since you like him, just stay by his side." Mo Qingcheng helplessly spoke, before leaving with Nolan. The snowy puppy stared at her departing back, as though it was reluctant to part with her.
As Mo Qingcheng and Nolan entered the forest, a group of three youths, two males and one female, walked over.
"What a cute little fellow." The girl ran towards the snowy puppy, but the snowy puppy didn't seem to be interested in her. It turned around and went back into the thatched hut.
"Brother, there's someone here. He seems to be unconscious." The girl approached the straw hut and saw that Qin Wentian was unconscious, so she took off her water bottle and fed Qin Wentian a mouthful of water.
"Yan 'er, the Sky Harmony City is just in front of us. Let's rest for a day before continuing on our journey. Don't be a busybody." The young man was covered in dust. In order to rush to the Royal Capital, a few of their horses had died from exhaustion. They were prepared to purchase a few good horses after entering the Sky Harmony City.
"Got it." The young girl stuck out her tongue, looking very pretty.
"Ahem." At this moment, Qin Wentian coughed twice. After which, he opened his eyes, only to see a beautiful face that exuded the aura of youth.
"You're awake." Liu Yan couldn't help but reveal a gentle smile when she saw that Qin Wentian had woken up.
Qin Wentian sat up. He discovered that other than the fact that he didn't have much strength left in his body, everything else was fine. He even felt that he had broken through to the 8th level of the Body Refinement Realm. However, there wasn't the slightest bit of Astral Energy within his body. The battle that day had been too taxing for him. Controlling the demonic ape's body had almost cost him his life.
"No wonder Uncle Black told me not to use it unless I was in a life or death situation." Qin Wentian silently mused. However, this could be considered a blessing in disguise. He had broken through his limits and taken another step forward. What he didn't know was that the reason he could step into the 8th level of the Body Refinement Realm was partly due to the fact that he had broken through to the 8th level of the Body Refinement Realm. If not, with the current state of his body, it would take at least a month or two for him to recover.
"Thank you for saving me." Qin Wentian thanked the girl. Obviously, he had mistaken her for someone else.
"Don't mention it. Is this puppy yours? It's so adorable." The young lady laughed. Only now did Qin Wentian discover that a furry puppy with fur as white as snow had appeared beside him. Seeing that Liu Yan wanted to hug it, the puppy immediately leapt into Qin Wentian's embrace.
"Liu Yan, let's hurry." Another young man outside urged.
"Okay." Liu Yan replied. After which, she turned to Qin Wentian and said, "This puppy is so smart. No wonder it has been waiting for you. Since you're awake, I'll take my leave first. My name is Liu Yan, see you again if there's a chance."
After which, she flashed a sweet smile at Qin Wentian, before turning and walking out.
"My name is Qin Wentian."
Standing up, Qin Wentian carried the puppy and walked out. Liu Yan waved her hands at him in a carefree and unrestrained manner, before slowly walking away. Qin Wentian noticed the charred wood of the thatched hut, as well as the broken pots. There seemed to be a lingering smell of medicine within.
"Many thanks." Qin Wentian muttered in a low voice as he gazed at the departing Liu Yan. Not far away in the forest, two pairs of eyes were still staring at him. These two were none other than Mo Qingcheng and Nolan.
"Okay, now that we've confirmed his safety, it seems that he mistook the person who saved him for someone else. Do you want to go out and explain things to him?" Nolan smiled as she looked at Mo Qingcheng.
"Let's go." Mo Qingcheng smiled as she turned and left.
In the quiet thatched hut, only Qin Wentian and the snowy puppy remained. Qin Wentian curiously stared at the puppy in his arms. The fur on this puppy's body was extremely soft and plump. Its beautiful eyes seemed to have intelligence, as it inclined its head and stared back at him.
"You've been waiting for me?" Qin Wentian felt a little strange.
The eyes of the snowy puppy narrowed into slits, as though it was smiling at him, causing Qin Wentian to be startled. Could it be that this puppy could understand his words?
"It's time for me to cultivate, you should return home," Qin Wentian said to the snowy puppy in his arms. However, the snowy puppy continued to rub itself against his chest.
"Fine, if you don't wish to leave, just follow me for the time being." Qin Wentian bitterly smiled as he sat down cross-legged. Placing the snowy puppy on the ground, he began his cultivation. He wanted to know what the current situation in Sky Harmony City was like, but he needed to first recover his strength before he could protect himself.
Astral light cascaded down from the 5th Heavenly Layer, cascading onto Qin Wentian's body. The human body was a vessel, capable of storing Astral Energy. The higher one's cultivation level, the larger the vessel's capacity would be. At the Body Refinement Realm, the Astral Energy would be stored within the four limbs and bones, and then used to temper the body, increasing one's strength. When one stepped into the Arterial Circulation Realm, the Astral Energy would be stored within the body's acupoints, allowing one to unleash an immense amount of power during battle.
When night fell, Qin Wentian only felt a sense of comfort throughout his body. It was even more comfortable than before he was injured. His entire body was brimming with energy. Other than the improvement in his cultivation level, it was also because of the medicinal pills Mo Qingcheng had consumed. Of course, Qin Wentian didn't know that he had consumed a 2nd-level high-grade medicinal pill.
Standing up, Qin Wentian surveyed his surroundings. This place seemed to be the forest outside the western gate of Sky Harmony City. When he was young, he had followed Qin Chuan and the rest to hunt in the depths of the forest, so he naturally recognized this place.
After washing his body in the water, Qin Wentian left the forest. The snowy puppy actually followed behind him, causing Qin Wentian to sigh in amazement.
… …
Although it was nighttime, the entire Sky Harmony City was brightly lit. Lanterns were hung everywhere, and the ancient city was still brimming with life. No matter what happened in Sky Harmony City, the lives of ordinary people wouldn't change. They still loved to gather with their friends at teahouses and restaurants, discussing ancient and modern matters, discussing the heroes of the world, and drinking to their heart's content.
As Qin Wentian passed by an open-air wine shop, he halted his steps. Voices drifted out from the wine shop, as the people inside were discussing the matters he wanted to know.
"The Qin Residence is truly pitiful. Old Master Qin Wu and Clan Lord Qin Chuan were captured and sent to the Royal Capital. There's news that they've already been sent to the Heavenly Prison, and could be beheaded at any time. Even if they aren't beheaded, they would still be sentenced to death in the hands of the Ye Clan."
"That might not be the case. The Northwest Division is stationed outside of Sky Harmony City, and it's said that they'll be moving out tonight, rushing towards the Royal Capital. According to reliable sources, not only the Northwest Division, but three out of the eight divisions stationed at the borders of Great Chu have also moved out. The border is empty, and everyone is in a state of panic."
"How dare they be so audacious?" Someone exclaimed.
"Audacious? Their ancestors all had connections with the Wu King, and now that His Majesty has even made a move against the son of the Wu King, who knows when the blame would fall on them. However, these people are smart, and have always maintained their alliance, unlike the Qin Clan who willingly gave up their military power to come to Sky Harmony City. Instead, they're stationed at the borders of Great Chu. His Majesty also knows of the situation at the borders, and thus didn't act blindly without thinking. If not, the consequences would be extremely dire. "
"This time around, the three divisions are moving towards the Royal Capital, under the banner of purging the Emperor's subordinates. They spread the word that His Majesty was bewitched by the Ye Clan, and wanted to kill a loyal subject. As long as the three divisions exist, the lives of Qin Wu and Qin Chuan will still be spared. If they were defeated, His Majesty would no longer have any misgivings, and would directly issue the order to behead them."
"Who would have thought that after the Wu King swept through the lands, the Chu Country would be in such turmoil. The defeat of the three divisions is only a matter of time, and I'm afraid that they won't be able to last for another three years. And after the Wu King, a genius like Qin Wentian appeared in the Qin Clan. However, within three years, it would be extremely difficult for Qin Wentian to rise again."
"Speaking of Qin Wentian, he's indeed a rare talent. If it weren't for you summoning the demonic ape to kill Ye Mo, the direct line of descent of the Qin Clan would have been completely destroyed, and we wouldn't even be able to wait for the reinforcements from the Northwest Regions to arrive. However, the second son of the Qin Clan, Qin He, is also very charismatic. Although he lost a leg in the incident in the Sky Harmony City, he still managed to take over the Qin Clan, as well as the position of the Commander of the Northwest Regions. At the same time, he expelled Qin Wentian from the Qin Clan."
"Indeed, he expelled Qin Wentian from the Qin Clan, removing his relationship with the Qin Clan. This way, Qin Wentian would no longer have any connection to the rebel army, and Qin Wentian would still be able to enter the Emperor Star Academy in the Royal Capital to cultivate. With the power of the Emperor Star Academy, they would be able to guarantee Qin Wentian's safety. This is a game of attrition, and I wonder if Qin Wentian would be able to rise again before the three divisions fall."
"Mhm, the Qin Clan has high hopes for Qin Wentian. After all, this is the world of cultivation, and only those who can roam the world unhindered would be able to control the fate of the world. If one has enough strength, the Emperor's authority is nothing. My words are law, and with a single wave of my anger, I'll cause rivers of blood to flow. This is ultimately the world of cultivation."
These people were so excited from drinking that they forgot everything else. Although they were ordinary people, they were still fantasizing about becoming experts of the Martial Path, looking down on the world with disdain, controlling the fate of the people.
Qin Wentian, who was at the side, couldn't help but feel an indescribable feeling in his heart when he heard these words.
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