The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the room quite brightly. The boy, still half-asleep, sat up on the bed, stretched, and then yawned repeatedly before getting out of bed and quickly washing up.
"Teacher, when do we leave?" Qin Xin asked casually, wiping the water off his face.
"You can use the dry rations, water, and pills on your way to the Eastern Wilderness Academy. You also need to practice your combat skills." Danqing floated out of the fragmented map space, his illusory figure sitting on a chair by the table, and said calmly.
"Hehe, I'm really looking forward to that Earth-rank martial art." Qin Xin laughed as he quickly put on his clothes.
After Qin Xin made his plans to go to the Eastern Wilderness Academy, he mentioned it to his third grandfather Qin Lin and the current clan leader Qin Qianfan. They were not surprised because they knew the hatred Qin Xin carried. Qin Qianfan originally wanted to escort Qin Xin there, but Qin Xin refused.
Because Danqing had warned Qin Xin that if a martial artist wanted to truly grow, he needed to undergo trials of iron and blood. When he went to the moss-covered stone tablet space and experienced the family upheaval, Qin Xin could also feel the gap between himself and a true powerhouse.
"You want to learn, huh? It all depends on whether you can endure the hardship." Danqing gave Qin Xue a peculiar look, a hint of mockery flashing across his face.
"I'm not afraid of suffering a little. As long as I need this Earth-rank martial art, it's all worth it," Xiao Yan said seriously.
He glanced sideways at the serious-looking Qin Xin, a wicked smile spreading across his aged face. He said, "Just make this plan. Once we enter the Dead Leaf Forest, hehe, even if you don't want to learn, I'll whip you into learning. As my apprentice, you can't embarrass me."
Stepping out of the courtyard, the Qin Clan Manor had returned to its former prosperity, as if the upheaval within the clan had never occurred.
However, the compensation from the Iron-Blooded Mercenary Group allowed the Qin Clan Manor to be renovated, and Qin Xin's originally dilapidated courtyard was repaired. The clansmen no longer looked at him with disdain; instead, they seemed somewhat afraid, after all, they were among those who had kicked him when he was down years ago.
The back mountain of the martial arts arena was leveled considerably due to the battle, and Qin Qianfan built a large square there to provide a place for the young disciples of the clan to practice in the morning. He also prepared some training rooms, and everything in the clan was well managed.
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Wanbaoge, backyard.
Xia Tong sat gracefully on the stone bench in the pavilion, her right leg crossed over her left, and a tempting glimpse of her snow-white skin was revealed beneath her long purple dress.
"Does Brother Qin Xin need so many supplies? Is he planning to go on a long journey?"
At this moment, Xia Tong looked at the large sheet of paper prepared by Qin Xin, which listed the required supplies, and a look of surprise appeared on her charming face.
"Yes, I'm planning to go and take a look at the Eastern Wilderness Academy." Qin Xin chuckled as he took a sip of tea.
"As the top academy in the entire Eastern Wilderness, the Eastern Wilderness Academy is a good choice."
Xia Tong nodded and smiled, "Do you need me to write you a letter of recommendation? I have acquaintances at the Eastern Wilderness Academy."
"Thanks, Xia Tong, but I appreciate your kindness," Qin Xin declined.
Seeing that Qin Xin refused, Xia Tong did not press the matter. These days, the two had been interacting quite frequently, so they had become familiar with each other. Qin Xin also admired Xia Tong's ability to make friends.
After Qin Hongbing's death, the Qin clan faced a problem with elixirs. Upon learning this, Xia Tong immediately offered to provide the Qin clan with cultivation elixirs at a price 10% lower than the market price. If the Qin clan wanted to refine elixirs themselves, they could also provide the medicinal materials.
"Sister Xia Tong, could you please prepare these things for me? The money will be deducted directly from here."
Qin Xin took out a purple-gold card with 200,000 gold coins and placed it in front of Xia Tong. A few days ago, Qin Xin made a small fortune selling Qi-restoring pills.
"Since you're calling me Sister Xia Tong now, consider these things a gift from your sister."
Xia Tong looked at Qin Xin with her watery eyes. If Qin Xin hadn't known that women were not to be trifled with, and if Xia Tong's identity hadn't been mysterious, he probably wouldn't have been able to resist flirting with her. He could only hold back for now.
"Sister Xia Tong has helped me a lot. I'm afraid I'll owe her too many favors and won't be able to repay them later." Qin Xin shook his head and handed the gold card to Xia Tong.
"All right."
Xia Tong nodded somewhat helplessly, took the purple-gold card, waved to call her maid Qiu Shui, handed her the purple-gold card and the paper, and instructed her to go to the storeroom quickly.
"Brother Qin Xin must be an alchemist now, right?" Xia Tong said softly, as if chatting casually, while Qiu Shui was fetching medicine.
"Yes, I'm currently considered a first-grade alchemist, but I haven't gone to the Alchemist Guild for the assessment yet," Qin Xin said without hiding anything.
"Even Elder Zhong kept praising the quality of that Qi-restoring pill."
Upon hearing Qin Xin's answer, a glint of light flashed in Xia Tong's watery eyes, as if she had confirmed her guess.
"I wonder when my brother Qin Xin will return from this journey."
Xia Tong pouted, seemingly deliberately clasping her fists to her chest, and said with a hint of resentment.
Qin Xin almost couldn't hold back when he saw this scene. Xia Tong's every move was full of mature charm, which made Qin Xin's heart tremble. He could only look away and dared not continue to watch for fear of getting a nosebleed.
"If Sister Xia Tong misses me, she can write a letter or have someone deliver a message, and I will come back to be with her immediately."
Qin Xin suddenly said something, feeling that it was inappropriate to say it, but the words had already been spoken and could not be taken back.
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Tong wasn't angry; in fact, she seemed to be looking forward to it.
Then she added with a hint of resentment, "When my brother Qin Xin comes back, he will probably have reached a level that I can no longer reach. I just hope he will think of his sister then."
"Of course I won't forget my sister."
With a slight smile, Qin Xin watched as his maid Qiu Shui returned with the items, then slowly rose and spoke.
Xia Tong stood up, her purple cheongsam accentuating her perfect figure, and gently patted Qin Xin's shoulder, saying, "Take care on your journey!"
After a hurried farewell, Qin Xin quickly left Xia Tong's backyard. Staying there made him feel like he was in a spider's web; Xia Tong's allure was too strong, and most men simply couldn't resist her.
"She's such a vixen."
On the way back to Qin Clan Manor, Qin Xin couldn't help but complain.
"Hehe, you're lovesick, aren't you?"
Danqing's mischievous smile echoed in his mind, "It's normal for someone your age to be in love, don't be shy."
Qin Xin is almost nineteen years old now. Many of his peers are already raising children and practicing martial arts with them, but Qin Xin is still a virgin. Although he has lived two lives, he never had a romantic relationship in his previous life and is still somewhat clueless about love.
"Teacher, did you have a few relationships when you were young?" Qin Xin asked back.
Along the way, the old man and the young man bantered back and forth, with Danqing recounting his past love affairs, though Qin Xin didn't quite believe him.
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