Xiao Qi smiled faintly.
Initially, she only needed Suru to send it over, but she was worried and wanted to personally remind him to not let him be reckless enough to take the risk and meet with an unexpected mishap.
After they left, Chu Li returned to the gazebo and slowly opened the black box. The murderous aura surged out like a tidal wave, as if it had transformed into a ferocious tiger pouncing on him. It was frightening, and he could not help but want to turn around and run away.
Chu Li reached out his hand and slowly approached the tiger's bones. He stopped a foot away from it. The cold air seeped into his body. His meridians and muscles felt as if they were being pierced by countless cold needles. It was extremely painful.
He pulled his hand back and stared at the tiger bone, feeling the killing intent from it.
Just a piece of bone was already so powerful and murderous. He could vaguely imagine how powerful a living spirit tiger would be.
The Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait required this kind of monstrous power. The more powerful the visualized white tiger was, the stronger and purer the power transmitted from the void would be, and the more powerful and pure the Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait would be.
Xue Ling was instructed by Chu Li to help Jiang Kuai and his family settle down. She let Su Yuting stay in the guest house first and then brought Jiang Kuai to the Public House to handle the formalities.
Her white robe fluttered in the wind and her temperament was like ice and snow. She rowed the boat and brought Jiang Kuai to the Martial Arts Hall.
On the training field in front of the Martial Arts Practice Hall, the guards gathered in groups of twos and threes, sparring with each other or cultivating by themselves. Some practiced with the saber, some practiced with the sword, some practiced with the palm, and some practiced with the fist.
As Xue stepped onto the shore, the bustling martial arts field slowly quietened down. The crowd made way for Xue to pass through the middle without having to make a detour.
Xue Ling's jade face was solemn. She nodded slightly as a form of greeting to the crowd.
Jiang Kuai followed beside her and was stared at by hundreds of people. So many unfriendly gazes made him very uncomfortable.
After passing through the crowd, Jiang Kuai secretly heaved a sigh of relief and whispered, "Miss Xue Ling, what happened to them?"
Xue said calmly, "My master is known as the youth champion."
"Brother Chu is so impressive?" Jiang Kuai was surprised.
Xue Ling scoffed arrogantly, "Master, you earned your title as the number one master through fighting. They all respect you."
"He's really powerful." Jiang Kuai sighed.
He could tell that there were quite a number of Innate Masters among these people. The strength of the High Duke's Public House was indeed shocking.
Xue walked gracefully. He brought him to the Martial Arts Hall, explained the reason, and helped Jiang Kuai get his waist tag.
"This is only the lowest grade of the guard's waist tag. We need to challenge the Ranking Tower, "Xue Ling said," Let's go, follow me. "
"The Ranking Tower?" Jiang Kuai asked.
Xue Ling said, "The Protectors in the Public House only care about their martial arts and nothing else. The number of floors of the Nine Ranks Tower that they have passed is the rank of the Protector. It all depends on one's own ability. Young Master Jiang, there is no need to hold back. The higher the rank, the higher the salary. A difference of one rank means a difference of several times! "
"Alright." Jiang Kuai nodded slowly.
He had just entered the Public House. If he wanted to gain a foothold, of course, he had to show off his abilities. When he saw so many Innate Masters in the martial arts field, he felt pressured.
The two of them arrived in front of the Rank-9 Bronze Tower. The towering bronze tower exuded cold air and light under the sunlight. His aura was powerful and oppressive.
"This is the Ranking Tower." Xue Ling raised her head and looked up. Every time she looked up, she could not help but feel humble. "Master Jiang can enter with the waist tag."
"Miss Xue Ling, please wait for a moment." Jiang Kuai strode into the Ranking Tower.
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Xue Ling stood quietly in front of the Ranking Tower. The bright sunlight shone on her body warmed her, but her body was surrounded by a coldness that could not be dispersed.
Her temperament was cold. In addition to cultivating the Crescent Cryptic, she always gave people a sense of coldness.
As the Crescent Cryptic became more profound, the coldness on her body became stronger. Getting close to her would feel like immersing in a cold spring. There was no intention of profanity.
Her personality was also affected by the Crescent Cryptic. She became colder and more indifferent. She did not care about anything. Her mind was completely placed in the small courtyard. Only in the small courtyard could she relax. When she was outside, it was as if her heart was wrapped in a layer of ice. It was difficult to move.
Two hours passed quickly. She suddenly raised her head and saw Jiang Kuai slowly walking out of the bronze door. His face was pale and it was difficult for him to walk.
Xue Ling took out a bottle of pills and passed one to him. "Are you hurt?"
"I'm tired." Jiang Kuai smiled bitterly.
Xue Ling said, "This is a Vitality Pill. It recovers inner energy."
"Thank you." Jiang Kuai took it and swallowed it happily. He shook his head and smiled bitterly. "It's really powerful!"
"How many floors did Master Jiang pass?"
"I didn't pass the fifth floor."
"Oh, then you passed the fourth floor. Rank Six. Amazing!" Xue Ling praised. "You're able to get to Rank Six on your first try. It's rare. You have a bright future."
"I won't be able to pass the fifth floor in a short period of time." Jiang Kuai took the Vitality Pill. Soon, hot air spread all over his body. He could not help but feel refreshed. The feeling of weakness was immediately dispelled.
He secretly sighed. The Vitality Pill was far better than the pills he had taken. It was indeed the Public House!
Xue Ling smiled. "Rank Six is powerful enough. Eight hundred taels of silver a month."
"Brother Chu is rank four," Jiang Kuai said.
Xue Ling shook her head. "Master is a Scribe. His salary is far worse than a Protector's!"
"A rank four Scribe. Brother Chu is more powerful," Jiang Kuai said.
Xue Ling said, "Master has made countless contributions. Master Jiang, let's go to the small courtyard that you're staying in."
They first picked up Su Yuting who was staying in the guest house. Xue Ling rowed the boat and sent Jiang Kuai and Su Yuting to a small island.
The island was full of green and surrounded by willow trees. The willow branches fluttered in the wind and the air was full of vitality.
The three of them got off the boat and walked on a path surrounded by flowers. They arrived at a delicate small courtyard.
Xue Ling pushed open the courtyard door. "Master Jiang, Madame Jiang, this is your residence. Both of you can go in and have a look. If you're not satisfied, you can change to another room."
Jiang Kuai smiled. "Can I choose a courtyard?"
Xue Ling said, "There are many courtyards in the Public House. You can't choose all of them. Both of you don't have to rush. If you're not satisfied after staying for a while, you can change to another one."
"There are so many courtyards in the Public House?" Jiang Kuai asked doubtfully.
Xue Ling said, "There are many courtyards built in the Public House. In addition, many Protectors don't live in the Public House, so it's very spacious."
"It's fine not to live in the Public House?"
Xue Ling nodded. "Protectors are very free. As long as they follow the Public House's rules and complete their respective tasks, they can live wherever they want."
"Isn't the Public House afraid …" Jiang Kuai frowned.
There were too many loopholes in this practice. The Public House seemed to be defenseless and did not look strict at all.
Xue Ling said, "Master Jiang, are you worried about the Public House's safety?"
"Yes." Jiang Kuai nodded.
Xue Ling said, "Master, don't worry. Our Public House is different from other Public Houses. It's built on a lake. There are many small islands and each island has its own weaknesses. If anyone wants to attack, I guarantee that they won't be able to leave!"
Jiang Kuai was skeptical.
Xue Ling smiled. "Since the Public House was built, there have been many attempts to attack the Public House but none of them succeeded."
"Why is that?" Jiang Kuai asked, "Is there a master guarding every island?"
Xue Ling said, "Of course there are masters guarding the island. It's unpredictable and only the Third Lady knows about it. It's a secret."
"I see …" Jiang Kuai nodded slowly.
Su Yuting entered the small courtyard and looked around.
There was a flower garden, a bamboo forest and a small pagoda. It was quiet and pleasant. The decorations were very elegant.
The furniture in the house was antique. The style was simple and natural. At first glance, one could tell that it was made of expensive wood. It was made by a master craftsman. There was luxury in the simplicity.
Su Yuting liked it at first glance. She smiled.
Xue Ling saw that they were satisfied, so she helped them find a maid to take care of their daily life. Jiang Kuai officially became a Protector of the Public House. He could go to the Martial Arts Hall and make some friends.
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