"My speed has increased, and I used Sound Kill to catch him off guard." Luo Jiujiang stroked the hilt of the knife at his waist. "It's also because Du Di didn't cover his turtle shells this time. It won't be so easy in the official competition... Besides that, I feel there is something wrong with his cultivation."
"What? He lied about his cultivation?" Han Qianling had a deep memory. The very mention of cultivation brought back memories of Du Di breaking through to the fifth level of Qi Refining two months prior. Given his personality, he hadn't publicly announced this news, instead revealing it so discreetly. Something was indeed amiss.
Luo Jiujiang shook his head. "Although his spiritual energy is still a little weak, he is indeed at the fifth level of Qi Refining. What puzzles me is that he seems to be even more brainless. He exploded at my casual words. Although the Du family's Fiery Fire Art can make one's temper flare and patience decrease when practicing, and he himself has little intelligence, it is still a bit outrageous that his self-control is so low..."
After a moment of distracted thought, Luo Jiujiang couldn't come up with any clues, so he simply let the matter go. "Forget it, forget about it. The Seven Islands Competition is just around the corner, and our opponents are about to arrive. It's more practical for us to concentrate on training."
Since he said so, Han Qianling nodded. The two walked side by side for a few steps, and Han Qianling said casually, "By the way, I just ran into Miss Yuelou and asked her to report the situation to Mr. Wu directly."
Luo Jiujiang's fifth uncle usually handled family negotiations, so this matter was his responsibility. Luo Jiujiang was tempted to just beat Du Di up and leave him there, but that would have been too irresponsible. If Han Qianling hadn't given Yuelou instructions, Luo Jiujiang would have done the same.
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He still had some doubts about Du Di's matter in his heart, so Luo Jiujiang talked about it with Luo Cang that afternoon.
Luo Cang was sipping the liquid in his white jade cup. Judging by its thick, rich color, it must be some fine aged wine. Hearing Luo Jiujiang's account, he simply raised his eyelids. "If what you say is correct, then that person must have used elixirs to boost his cultivation. It's nothing more than forcing things to grow. Nothing to worry about."
Although he answered Luo Jiujiang's question, he just ignored the content of the fight between Luo Jiujiang and Du Di and did not mention it at all.
Come to think of it, even in Luo Jiujiang's own eyes, his behavior was no different from hitting a sandbag. In Luo Cang's eyes, it was naturally even lower-level, at most it could be regarded as a cat and a dog rolling into a ball.
"A pill that helps you improve your cultivation?"
The liquid in the cup was almost empty, so Luo Cang reached for the white jade bottle and filled it up for himself. Luo Jiujiang was still feeling weak from his recent training, but just as he had devoted himself to teaching Luo Jiujiang, he would answer any questions Luo Jiujiang had, sparing no effort in teaching him.
"This kind of thing is common outside the island, but it's rare within the Seven Islands. There are always those who lack talent. When they can't get past a critical juncture, they resort to elixirs to help improve their cultivation. However, this is caused by external forces, so it will make their cultivation somewhat weaker and unstable, and may even pose hidden dangers."
At this point, Luo Cang paused and advised Luo Jiujiang, "The higher your cultivation level, the more likely you are to encounter such situations. Some pills can even be used as rewards for rematches. If you really encounter a situation in the future where you need to take pills to increase your cultivation level, don't be too reluctant. Just remember to find a reliable alchemist."
Luo Jiujiang nodded. He hadn't yet gained much experience with elixirs, or at least didn't feel a strong need for them. He was more interested in what Luo Cang had mentioned as "outside the island."
Noticing Luo Jiujiang's curious gaze, Luo Cang put down his wine glass and said, "Yes, young people all want to go out and see the world. Of course you want to know what the situation is like outside the island."
Luo Cang was always straightforward in his actions, never trying to be mysterious. Seeing Luo Jiujiang's eagerness to try, he didn't deliberately keep him in suspense.
When this topic was brought up, Luo Cang's expression became profound. "The Seven Islands are just one of many small worlds. There are many larger worlds beyond the islands. It would be a wonderful place where you could encounter countless things and meet countless people. The number of conspiracies that occur there every day is comparable to the undercurrents surging in the sea, and the stories that circulate every day are more numerous than all the shells on the beach."
"That's definitely not the kind of place where a young man like you can pour egg drop soup on someone and have them gossip about it for three months. The island is huge, so huge that rumors of betrayal and love are commonplace. But news of a cultivator who has just reached the Nascent Soul stage will become gossip in a day."
At this point, Luo Cang's gaze drifted off to the horizon, his expression burdened by memories weighing down his shoulders. "You will walk through the swords and spears of the world, and you will draw your sword against others countless times. Some of those around you will leave, some will die, and only a very few will remain by your side, but such companionship is only temporary. Among millions of people, only a handful will stand by your side forever, walking with you to the end."
"And too many people will never get this kind of companionship in their entire lives."
As if by some strange coincidence, Luo Jiujiang asked, "Did you get it?"
“…I got it.”
Luo Cang gave Luo Jiujiang a brief reply, and the next moment he straightened his expression and pointed to the center of the yard: "Enough rest, go, it's time to practice footwork."
When Luo Jiujiang sighed exaggeratedly, picked up his long sword and walked out with his back to Luo Cang, the expression on Luo Cang's face shattered like cracked ice and could no longer be maintained.
He had it. Then his legs were crippled, and the man would never open his eyes again.
"You're quite capable of persisting this long." Luo Cang glanced at Luo Jiujiang deeply. "Your current physical toughness is sufficient, but if you want to go further, I can also guide you to a higher waterfall. If you like, you can practice it when you have time."
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