I didn't know what Liu Lingxian was thinking, and assumed she hadn't eaten enough, so I said instinctively...

"Why didn't you say you weren't full sooner? I've eaten it all..."

Liu Lingxian pointed at Murong Xuanxuan and said in confusion.

"Uncle Tuoba, she's a sixth-grade Grandmaster, and she broke through to the seventh-grade Martial King after just two bites. How did you, an ordinary person, manage to eat such a huge crow?"

It then dawned on me that this was indeed illogical; such an important matter had been overlooked. How could I possibly explain this now?

In an instant, countless excuses flashed through my mind, but none of them seemed reasonable…

I could only awkwardly say

"Do you think it's possible that my constitution is different from ordinary people?"

Hearing my perfunctory excuse, Liu Lingxian thought for a moment, and then actually nodded seriously and said...

"That's quite possible. Third Brother, you're so talented, yet you can't cultivate. There's definitely something wrong. Perhaps it's because your physique is too special, and you haven't found a suitable cultivation method, which is why you can't cultivate..."

"Your ability to digest Saint-level power so easily proves that your physique is absolutely incredibly strong. If Uncle Tuoba doesn't mind, when we return to the Divine Puppet Sect, I'll have my father examine you..."

Hearing Liu Lingxian's serious tone, I felt a little embarrassed. If I were to actually be sent for testing, I'd probably run into serious problems...

So he quickly refused.

"No need. Whether I can cultivate or not doesn't matter to me. Anyway, Xiao San will protect me. If he really can't protect me, it would be better if he died. Not only could I go to join Xiao San's mother, but he could also get rid of me, this burden..."

The moment I said that, my image as a loving and devoted father was firmly established...

Liu Lingxian was so moved that she burst into tears, almost unable to stop them from flowing...

"Father, with me here, I will never let you get hurt..."

I had barely finished speaking when Tuoba San, who had somehow reappeared behind me, quickly reassured me, as if afraid I would give up…

I looked at Tuoba San, nodded seriously, and said in a very happy tone.

"Son, I believe in you..."

Liu Lingxian was deeply moved by the affection between my father and me, and her eyes revealed a desire to join us…

Over the next few days, the group traveled while enjoying the spectacle of Granny Saint Puppet's brutal beating of Tuoba San. After several days of arduous training, Tuoba San had developed some resistance to Saint's might and was no longer powerless to resist...

Suddenly, a strange-looking monster appeared before them, howling as it charged towards them…

Looking at the monster, I subconsciously said...

"Holy crap... goblins..."

Only after he finished speaking did he realize that he had misspoke. How could a mere mortal like himself possibly know the name of a monster that no one else recognized?

Fortunately, everyone's attention was diverted from me; they were all drawn to the goblin...

Upon seeing a fight break out, Tuoba San was the first to rush in, not caring what the hell it was, he just wanted to start fighting first...

As soon as the battle between the two began, everyone realized something was wrong. This goblin-like monster wasn't particularly strong, but it was very difficult to kill...

Many attacks landed on it but had no effect. Seeing that Tuoba Sanjiu was unable to break through, Liu Lingxian quickly released a puppet to help...

However, the goblins' power is extremely malevolent; as soon as the goblin was touched, a large area of ​​it was corroded. Although the impact was minor, it reduced the goblin's combat effectiveness...

I have no idea what this goblin is yelling about; it's fighting like it has no regard for its own life...

"Lingxian, you can step back. I can manage on my own..."

Tuoba San, completely oblivious to her feelings, said this, which made Liu Lingxian feel very wronged. She was only trying to help, and not only did this blockhead not appreciate it, but he also said such hurtful things…

However, Liu Lingxian still recalled the puppet. Tuoba San tried all the methods he could, but found that none of them worked...

As Tuoba San fought, he thought rapidly. Since spiritual attacks and soul attacks were ineffective, only killing intent remained…

A crimson glint appeared in his eyes, and an immense killing intent surged into the goblin's mind like a tidal wave. In an instant, the goblin's consciousness was shattered, and it lost its life force...

After losing its life force, the goblin's body rapidly dissipated, eventually leaving only an irregular crystal on the ground...

For some reason, seeing this crystal gave Tuoba San a strange sense of longing…

He instinctively picked up the crystal, which was no bigger than a fingernail, and squeezed it hard, finding that it was quite hard...

Neither spiritual power nor divine soul could reach the crystal, which piqued Tuoba San's curiosity...

Since killing intent can obliterate monsters, perhaps this thing can be connected to killing intent...

Just do it...

The moment Tuoba Sanjiang unleashed his killing intent, the power within the crystal surged directly into it, causing the killing intent, which hadn't been heightened in a long time, to become significantly stronger…

This scene caught Tuoba San completely off guard. Wasn't killing intent supposed to grow stronger only through the accumulation of killing? How could there be such a pure will that could be absorbed?

If he kills more monsters, he might be able to condense his killing intent into a domain by absorbing these crystals…

Even without breaking through to the Saint rank, having a domain formed from condensed killing intent gives one the ability to contend with Saint rank experts…

"Grandma Saint Puppet, let's fight again..."

Having made his discovery, Tuoba San immediately went to Granny Shengkui to verify it…

I looked at the aggrieved Liu Lingxian, rubbed her head, and said...

"Xian'er, you need to know that Xiao San is a martial arts fanatic. If you interfere in his fight without his permission, you are humiliating him..."

His way of thinking is different from normal people. I apologize to you on behalf of the mistress. Please don't take it to heart...

Hearing my explanation, Liu Lingxian's previous gloom vanished, and she grabbed my arm and said...

“Uncle Tuoba is right. Third Brother is pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts. What he needs is an unwavering spirit and belief. If I help him, I'm actually harming him…”

Looking at her happy face, I thought to myself, "You silly girl, someone who is obsessed with martial arts will also sever all emotions and desires. In his eyes, you are probably not even as important as that puppet, Granny Saint Puppet..."

After spending so many days together, Liu Lingxian no longer objects to me making some intimate gestures; she even takes the initiative to hold my hand...

I know this is the feeling of a junior towards an elder, but it's a good start. Gradually, she will become more dependent on me, and she will confide all her worries to me. I will become the first person she thinks of no matter what problems she has...

"Yes, that's right... Besides, no one knows a son better than his father. With me here, your third brother definitely won't escape your grasp, so you don't need to rush..."

Hearing my words, Liu Lingxian lowered her head shyly and said with a blush.

"Oh dear, Uncle Tuoba, you're so mean! Who's in a hurry..."