Chu Li sat on the bed and visualized the Nine Pictures of Green Bulls in his mind. He could feel the different aura of each of the bulls. Their horns towered into the sky as they fought against the heavens. They were unyielding and arrogant as they faced the will of the heavens. He could feel that kind of unyielding and toughness.
The heart technique of Crouching Bull Power flowed in his meridians. Every time there was a bottleneck, he would charge forward with the power of the green bull's horns, forcefully breaking through the blockage. In one breath, he would pass through a whole cycle, forming a pure yet weak inner force.
Chu Li had a deep understanding of the purity of this inner energy. It was as sharp as a horn.
After cultivating for a while, he went to look for Qiao San and told him that he was going to cultivate in seclusion and leave the mountain to travel. Qiao San was not to look for him unless there was something urgent. He would not return to the mountain for at least three to five months, or at most a year.
Now that the Hill Chieftain had obtained the entirety of the Crouching Bull Insight, his martial arts prowess would skyrocket in a short period of time, and he would no longer be afraid of challenges from others.
Qiao San was worried and asked him to come back as soon as possible to prevent any changes in the situation.
However, Chu Li knew that his position as the Hill Master was secured.
From the moment he proposed to let the disciples cultivate the Crouching Bull Insight, the entire Crouching Bull Mountain would submit to him wholeheartedly. All of his past misdeeds would be washed away, and the people would support him.
Between feelings and benefits, benefits usually prevailed. Only benefits could give birth to feelings.
He had little interest in the Crouching Bull Mountain. Now that he had achieved his goal, he did not want to stay here any longer.
Staying in Crouching Bull Mountain was not as comfortable as staying in the House of High Duke. It had been a while since he went to Spirit Cranes Peak with Siao Shi, she must be very unhappy.
The next moment, he appeared in the Snow Lunar Pavilion.
The setting sun dyed the ravine red. Xiao Qi, who was dressed in snow-white clothes, sat quietly by the lake like a jade statue.
The lake water was like a mirror, reflecting the rosy clouds that filled the sky. It reflected her white jade-like face red, as if she had smeared a layer of rouge on it. She was shockingly beautiful.
Chu Li stood not too far away and looked at her. His heart was in turmoil, but when he saw her open her eyes, her cold and indifferent gaze, he could only sigh.
Xiao Qi was even more indifferent than when they first met. His position in Xiao Qi's heart was rapidly slipping. From an acquaintance, he seemed to have become a stranger. It was as if they knew each other but did not have much of a relationship.
Xiao Qi looked at him calmly. "Chu Li, why did you come again? It's a waste of time."
"I'm just looking at you," Chu Li replied.
Xiao Qi said, "So what if I look at it? So what if I don't? What's in the past is in the past. Don't come back."
Chu Li frowned at her.
Xiao Qi shook her head. "If you come again, I'll leave."
"Where to?"
"The world is so big, where can't I go?"
"… Alright." Chu Li nodded and looked at her deeply.
The current Xiao Qi was no longer the Xiao Qi of the past. She did not have any feelings for him at all. Chu Li could not help but feel a surge of pride. She could not escape from his grasp, so he would definitely find a way to break her state of mind. When that time came, he would settle the score with her!
He saw Li Hanyan peeping in their direction from the forest. He shook his head and laughed. In a flash, he appeared behind her.
"Big Brother Du!" Li Hanyan was shocked.
Chu Li asked, "What has she been doing recently?"
"Sitting by the lake all day long, we don't even know what Senior Sister is comprehending." Li Hanyan shook her head and said, "When I talk to Senior Sister, she's very gentle. She's only cold to you, Brother Du. It's very strange."
Chu Li nodded.
The more he did not care, the calmer and gentler she would treat him. He was the emotional thread that she forcefully cut off, so naturally, her reaction would not be as gentle.
This also made him understand that Xiao Qi was not as he thought. She did not have any feelings for him. She was trying her best to restrain herself!
It seemed that he must quickly cultivate the Nature Restoration Manifestation to prevent her state of mind from becoming more and more solid!
Li Hanyan tilted her head and looked at him. "Big Brother Du, you're the chief of the Yi Public House, the head chief of the Imperial Residence of King An, or the centurion of the Secret Guardians Hall. Which identity do you prefer?"
Chu Li smiled. "The chief of the High Duke's Public House is the most carefree and carefree. The other two identities are out of my control … Why do you ask?"
"Big Brother Du, I want to go to Fairy's Capital." Li Hanyan said, "To broaden my horizons."
Chu Li smiled and nodded. "When you're almost done with your martial arts, you can go to Fairy's Capital for a look. However, Fairy's Capital is not as fun as you think it is. Most of the Grandmasters of the Ji Dynasty are gathered in Fairy's Capital. It's not an exaggeration to call it a dragon's lair."
"All the more reason to go there!" Li Hanyan said, "There's no point in staying in the valley."
She was extremely talented in martial arts, and she had received guidance from Chu Li before, so she had a deep understanding of martial arts. Usually, her cultivation would progress at a tremendous pace, and she would soon surpass her senior brothers and sisters in the same faction. Now, she was almost on par with Shu Qingdie.
Her potential was even higher than Shu Qingdie's. She would definitely become the top master of Snow Lunar Pavilion in the future. Her senior brothers and sisters doted on her, but she felt that it was boring and not exciting enough.
After going on a killing spree by Chu Li's side, killing people like mowing grass, her heart had become wild. She could not stand the peaceful days anymore.
Chu Li smiled. "If you think it's boring now, you'll especially miss these days when you're out adventuring in the future. Peaceful days are the most valuable. You're young now. You'll understand when you're older."
"Big Brother Du, you're young too." Li Hanyan smiled. "But you speak like an old man!"
"I'm young, but I've experienced too much. My heart is old." Chu Li shook his head. "My identity in the valley has to be kept a secret."
"Yes, I know. I've been calling you Big Brother Du to avoid giving yourself away." Li Hanyan nodded. "Big Brother Du, do you have any other identities?"
When she was free, she had thought about it. If Big Brother Du could become the current Du Feng, could he become someone else? Could all the young masters in the martial arts world be Big Brother Du in disguise?
Chu Li smiled. "No."
"I think there are." Li Hanyan smiled. "Are you sure?"
Chu Li shook his head. "I can't split myself up."
"Wouldn't it be great to change into a few more identities? How exciting." Li Hanyan smiled. "Du Feng of the South and Chu Li of the North. He's actually the same person. Everyone is kept in the dark. How interesting!"
She felt strange when she thought about it. She felt that Big Brother Du must be deliberately teasing everyone.
Chu Li smiled. "How's your Bone Shrinking Skill?"
"I've mastered it." Li Hanyan smiled. "I can also change into someone else. It's just that I'll be ugly after I change. I don't want to change."
"Then train further." Chu Li said. "I haven't mastered it yet."
He waved his hand and bid farewell to Li Hanyan. He disappeared in a flash and appeared in the Imperial Residence of King An.
He was stunned when he returned to his courtyard.
Siao Shi was back. He had not returned to the High Duke's Public House for two days but they had returned to the Imperial Residence of King An. Siao Shi was reading in the courtyard while Yang Xu and Menglan were busy cleaning the house.
Although someone had been cleaning the house after they left, it still needed to be cleaned.
Chu Li coughed. "Chief Zhu!"
Chief Zhu was leisurely eating snacks and drinking tea in the front hall. When he heard Chu Li's voice, he quickly ran out of the front hall and came to Chu Li's courtyard. "Head Chief."
"Come in." Chu Li said.
Chief Zhu pushed the door open and came in. He closed fist saluted.
Chu Li said, "Help me send an invitation to the Verdant Cloud Brothel. I'll see Miss Yu Qing tonight."
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