Chapter 182 - 176 Shock_2

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Chapter 182: Chapter 176 Shock_2 After reaching the first Star Level, Hui Yue noticed that the influx of new energy had unlocked twenty new pathways in his body, each radiating a sense of release. Of these twenty, only twelve were accessible for now, and his Qi spiral constantly emitted slender threads to roam along the open paths. As his Qi traveled through his meridians, Hui Yue’s body brimmed with power, and he felt immense joy from experiencing this sudden strength. Lan Feng offered a brief explanation. The twelve open paths were standard meridians, forming a Qi network that allowed his Qi to circulate throughout his body. The meridians were divided into Yin and Yang clusters, with each Yin-Yang path focusing on a specific concentration of Yin-Yang energy. The eight sealed meridians required significant effort to open, but for now, Lan Feng advised against focusing on them as it was unlikely he would engage in combat anytime soon. Lan Feng refused to elaborate further on the mysterious Yin-Yang energy, emphasizing that it had no practical usage until Hui Yue managed to unlock his Middle Dantian. Listening to Lan Feng, Hui Yue sighed. However, he understood that Lan Feng would undoubtedly explain everything at the right time, leaving no reason for him to insist on an explanation. Another benefit of reaching the first star was Hui Yue’s ability to gather more essence at once and refine it into the highest quality Qi. Time passed swiftly as Hui Yue continued refining his Qi, which helped him realize how different his new body was compared to his old one. Over four years of solitude and introspection, Hui Yue strove to stay average, but despite his efforts, he remained the most admired and beloved child in the village due to his calm demeanor and striking appearance. By now, he was almost five years old and possessed the strength of a ten-year-old child. A few months past his fifth birthday, after carefully refining the white threads, he finally reached the second Star Student Level. Lan Feng instructed Yan Xiaobao to continue refining his Qi with his consciousness as he had done so far, even though he had long gained sufficient control over his body to meditate. To perfect his foundation, Hui Yue refined and absorbed essence using his consciousness until he reached the first Star Disciple level. Although it was grueling and relentless work, Hui Yue had no intention of complaining. Now, he could refine four Qi threads per day, each thread three times the size of the first one he had created years ago. As Yan Xiaobao grew older, he was assigned the task of guarding several goats breeding in the village. To complete this task, he typically woke up at dawn, ate some porridge cooked by his mother, cheerfully gathered the goats, and headed to a random hillside outside the village. At this age, most children were usually assigned lighter tasks; however, Hui Yue’s composed personality and temperament earned the admiration of the village chief, and Hui Yue gladly accepted the responsibility. He did so because being outside the village during his cultivation kept him away from curious gazes. It was one of those days when the sun shone brightly in the sky, with not a single cloud in sight. As he cultivated, only a few goats grazed peacefully on the hillside around Hui Yue. Yet, sensing that something was amiss, Yan Xiaobao furrowed his brow. "There’s a large group of people headed this way," Lan Feng said in an anxious voice upon sensing the aura of cultivators. Upon hearing this, Hui Yue wasted no time gathering the goats to return to the village. "Elder of the village!" Hui Yue shouted upon returning to the village, drawing everyone’s attention to the handsome child. Calling out to the village chief, a faint smile appeared on Hui Yue’s typically indifferent face. "Child, what happened?" the elder asked in a gentle voice, as no one had ever seen Hui Yue this flustered. "A large group of people is approaching!" Hui Yue gasped as he ran back, panting heavily. "Their group includes cultivators. They seem very strong!" Hui Yue’s large blue eyes nervously stared at the village chief, whose face fell upon hearing the news. The news quickly spread throughout the village, but most of the villagers were in the forest gathering herbs, leaving behind only women and children in the village. "Everyone!" the elder shouted loudly. "Gather your belongings and head to the shelter in the forest now!" Once the order was given, everyone hastily set about gathering their valuable livestock and belongings, forming long lines as they moved toward the shelter. After ensuring his fellow villagers’ safety, the elder refused to leave, as he couldn’t be certain if the visitors were bandits or adventurers, regardless of whether someone would have to welcome them. Hui Yue hesitated before deciding to stay and observe how real cultivators looked. He was certain he could at least flee if things went awry. "Yue’er, we need to leave now," his mother said in a frightened voice, although she noticed a strange determination in Hui Yue’s eyes. "Mother, please let me stay; I promise I won’t be harmed," Hui Yue said sweetly. It was the first time Yan Xiaobao had ever asked his parents for something, and his mother hesitated slightly. Despite Hui Yue’s demeanor being unfit for a four-year-old, he was still her precious child, and she worried about him. "It’ll be fine, Mother," Hui Yue said with a dazzling smile. "They won’t even know I’m here. If they’re bandits, I’ll simply escape and hide quickly." Hui Lifen could only sigh and hand off her belongings to a friend. She decided to stay with Hui Yue to await the uninvited guests. They hid behind a building close to the village square, keeping their eyes trained on the road leading to the town. The village chief stood in the middle of the square near the main well, upright and dignified, his expression solemn. Before long, the group entered the village, and Hui Yue gasped in surprise upon seeing them. It was a large group of over fifty people, half of whom were ranked as students mounted on magical beasts. At the forefront of the group were three people: a middle-aged man, followed by two children who seemed around ten years old. These three were not riding ordinary magic beasts but sat astride Qilins. The middle-aged man rode an adult Qilin, while the children rode what appeared to be juvenile ones. Hui Yue marveled at the Qilin’s beauty. Their bodies were covered in dark green scales, their bellies and the insides of their legs lighter in color. Their tails, manes, and hooves were engulfed in red flames, and their crimson eyes vigilantly observed their surroundings. This was Yan Xiaobao’s first time seeing real magical beasts. Their majestic beauty deeply impressed him, but he also understood that if these creatures were not tamed, they would become dangerously savage. Hui Yue noticed his mother was equally stunned by the appearance of such magnificent Qilins, her eyes brimming with excitement. She had never seen magical beasts before, having always lived within the safe boundaries of the village and had no reason to venture out. Suddenly, the village elder’s voice rang out, jolting Ji Yue’s focus. "Respected Lord Rong Liang," the village elder stammered before the middle-aged man. For a brief moment, Hui Yue was confused as he realized this person wasn’t a bandit. The name sounded familiar, but he couldn’t connect it to anyone specific in his mind. "That’s because all you do is cultivate endlessly," Lan Feng said in a mocking tone, observing the unfolding scene sharply. "I’m simply following your orders," Hui Yue retorted sarcastically, asking, "Do you remember who he is?" Lan Feng responded with frustration, "No, why would I recall a middle-aged man? On the other hand, that girl is sure to grow into a beauty." He continued to stare at the girl riding to Lord Rong Liang’s left. Hui Yue couldn’t help but snort. "She’s ten years old, you pervert!" he exclaimed disdainfully, while his attention remained focused on the two children and the village elder, who had already revived upon Lord Rong Liang dismounting. ... Follow current novels on freew(e)bnovel.(c)om

Chapter 182 - 176 Shock_2

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