Chapter 188 - 179 Saint Level_2

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Chapter 188: Chapter 179 Saint Level_2 Slowly, the light dimmed, and Yan Xiaobao opened his blue eyes, thrilled as his excitement sparkled at the thought of this newfound knowledge. He couldn’t wait to test it out, focusing back on controlling his body rather than his consciousness. Yan Xiaobao recalled each combination and promptly directed his Qi toward his legs. He allowed it to flow along the paths he had learned, but as soon as he felt something was off, his brows quickly furrowed. Although he felt he had gained some speed, it was undoubtedly far below what should have been achieved. Furthermore, his new speed was irregular and uncontrollable. Yan Xiaobao initially frowned, but his expression soon transformed into a wide grin, for he understood this skill could be mastered perfectly. All it required was practice, and practice was something Yan Xiaobao never shied away from. After learning the martial arts skills, Yan Xiaobao had to slightly adjust his schedule. Previously, he would spend entire days cultivating; however, it was now clear he needed time to practice his martial arts skills. He thus decided to train in the mornings and early afternoons, dedicating his late afternoons and evenings to refining his Qi. Yan Xiaobao followed this routine for another year. He worked harder than before, yet each time he gained more Qi or improved his control over Velocity Flow, he felt immense joy. On this particular day, like any other, Yan Xiaobao guarded the goats on the hillside while training in Velocity Flow. Lan Feng detached his consciousness from the safety of Yan Xiaobao’s body. Finding no threats around, he turned his gaze toward the village, a smile suddenly breaking across his face. ’Yan Xiaobao,’ he exclaimed excitedly. ’Tonight, when we return home, there’s a surprise waiting for you!’ Although Lan Feng allowed his consciousness to wander over the grass, their conversation continued within their minds. Yan Xiaobao gave Lan Feng a puzzled look but refrained from asking questions. Even something as simple as a new dish cooked by his mother could easily excite Lan Feng. Sharing a body with Yan Xiaobao came with its perks. Lan Feng naturally felt everything Yan Xiaobao did, yet he couldn’t take control of the body and could only sit back and enjoy the experience. Yan Xiaobao smiled at the slightly changed Phoenix over the years. Reflecting on their first encounter, Yan Xiaobao had been convinced that Lan Feng was the fiercest creature in the world. However, after years of conversation, viewing Lan Feng as an abandoned boy with immense power and knowledge over peculiar subjects seemed far more fitting. Lan Feng occasionally displayed arrogance, yet he was easily brought into a good mood with friendliness and kind gestures. Especially when Yan Xiaobao began practicing his martial arts skills and would use them to hunt small animals in the forest to bring back for dinner. Lan Feng was undoubtedly a beast, and the simplest way to tame a beast was by feeding it. Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but chuckle as he reminisced about how he usually persuaded Lan Feng. Yan Xiaobao decided to return to the village to see what surprise awaited him. Gathering two birds and a rabbit onto his shoulders, he herded the goats uphill toward home. However, before Yan Xiaobao reached the village, he noticed something unusual. A large number of tents were set up in the clearing beside the village—uncomfortable tents resembling those from a year ago. ’Lan Feng,’ Yan Xiaobao murmured as the sense of visitors waiting for him struck. ’When he said he would return, do you think Rong Ming was serious?’ He asked in a worried tone, but the only response he received was a stifled laugh. Yan Xiaobao let out a sigh as he prepared himself for visitors in a manner fitting a six-year-old accustomed to their quiet little town. ’Yan Xiaobao!’ A shout accompanied by an inner sigh made Yan Xiaobao spin around, his face a mix of shock and excitement. ’Young Master!’ he exclaimed with a bright smile. ’I didn’t expect to see you here!’ He continued, though inwardly he wanted to say, ’Please don’t spend another month training me. I’m already behind.’ However, Rong Ming quickly placed his hand back in his, then peacefully watched him herding the goats into their pen before dragging the white-haired boy to their camp. Approaching the increasingly closer camp, Yan Xiaobao felt a wave of unease rise within him. He was currently only a Second Star Student, but reaching the second star at six years old was quite an accomplishment. Both Yan Xiaobao and Lan Feng knew they couldn’t hide their cultivation base from Rong Ming’s father, nor perhaps even Lan Feng’s existence. Fortunately, Rong Ming did not take Yan Xiaobao to meet his father but rather introduced him to his sister. Rong Xing was a beautiful young girl with a gentle disposition. She immediately welcomed Yan Xiaobao, sitting quietly with a smile while Rong Ming shared tales of the past year with Yan Xiaobao. ’I really missed you,’ Rong Ming said several times during their conversation. ’Oh, we’re doing incredibly well at the Academy. This time we’re here to see your actual training. Do you also want to cultivate?’ Rong Ming spent another month with Yan Xiaobao, teaching Huihui different cultivation methods and promising to take him to the Academy by the time he turned ten. Yan Xiaobao could only sigh, but deep down, he couldn’t hate the boy since his sentiments were genuine. Why Yan Xiaobao received these feelings was a mystery, though Lan Feng claimed to know but refused to reveal it. After saying goodbye once more, Yan Xiaobao speculated that Rong Ming might return to the village next year, but he had no intention of wasting time worrying now. Instead, he returned to his usual schedule of cultivation and martial arts practice. ’I don’t understand,’ Yan Xiaobao grumbled faintly. A year had passed since Rong Ming’s group last camped in the village, and Yan Xiaobao, now seven, maintained his beauty, though his stature remained frustratingly unimpressive. ’I’m definitely using Velocity Flow, but even when I execute it correctly, my fists still fail to deliver substantial damage. In fact, I’m often the one who ends up hurt.’ Yan Xiaobao muttered while rubbing his head, pondering what he could be doing wrong. Lan Feng snorted—a sound typically heard when Yan Xiaobao said something foolish. ’It’s a high-ranking movement skill of the King level... It’s a movement skill, you idiot!’ he sighed. ’It lets you move your body at extreme speed and accuracy, but it’s your body doing the moving. The problem isn’t the skill; it’s your physical weakness.’ Yan Xiaobao could only respond silently. Lan Feng’s explanation made perfect sense and was something he should’ve realized without needing Lan Feng to explain. Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but appreciate Lan Feng clarifying things for him. Even now, seven years into this new world, there were still many concepts difficult for Yan Xiaobao to grasp. Now at the Third Star level, Yan Xiaobao had refined Velocity Flow’s movement aspects. He could create mirages at his previous positions and was practicing the final aspect of a higher-level technique referred to as optical illusion. Though Yan Xiaobao didn’t have enough Qi to produce more than one visual illusion, the technique would naturally improve as his Qi increased. ’Oh,’ Lan Feng said with a smile. ’Your friend arrived earlier this year.’ Yan Xiaobao expected Rong Ming to appear soon, so hearing the news didn’t shock him. Instead, he was surprised to find that he didn’t mind the prospect of chatting with his friend. Despite the numerous children in the village, none could truly be considered friends, as they were usually occupied with chores all day and lived far from the hillside where Yan Xiaobao stayed. Yan Xiaobao gathered the goats and led them back to the village. He wondered about the events of last year, but upon reaching the settlement, he found things slightly different from previous years. To begin with, Lord Rong Liang was nowhere to be seen. Though this slightly calmed Yan Xiaobao, he couldn’t help but worry about what the reason might be. ...

Chapter 188 - 179 Saint Level_2

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