"I remember, I remember, but I have no recollection of cultivating this technique, yet I feel like I've already broken through to the second level," Xin Ci said uncertainly.
"I think I know what's going on."
Elder Han seemed lost in thought and slowly explained, "Before you met me, you very likely accepted the inheritance of some ancient powerhouse without knowing it."
"And the situation where your body was controlled earlier was likely the remnant will of that powerhouse in the technique guiding and helping you."
Hearing this news, Xin Ci wasn't very happy; instead, he became more worried.
He was afraid that the remnant will of the powerhouse in the technique would one day possess his body.
"For now, accepting the inheritance of a powerhouse is not a bad thing. Moreover, that will always saved you when you were in danger, so it shouldn't cause you harm."
"But you must always be vigilant and prepare for danger in times of peace. No one can predict what influence this will might have on you later."
Xin Ci heeded Elder Han's warning and quickly cheered up.
Only Mu Qingqing complained discontentedly in the consciousness space,
"I definitely won't harm the male lead. I'm counting on him to help me get home."
One month later
In the back mountain of the Su family, Xin Ci was concentrating, gathering strength in his fist, and then struck a thick tree, as large as two people embracing, with a fierce punch.
With a loud *boom*.
Wood chips scattered in the wind, and a large hole was pierced through the middle of the tree.
"Not bad. In just one month, you've learned three martial skills. Especially this Human-grade top-tier 'Collapsing Cloud Strength', you've already mastered it to the Great Accomplishment stage."
"It seems that mysterious cultivation technique not only helps cultivate the spirit but also enhances comprehension."
Elder Han floated out of the crystal space and praised.
Over the past month, under Elder Han's guidance.
The main personality, Xin Ci, had also learned two Human-grade top-tier martial skills, 'Eight Transformations of the Wandering Body' and 'Flying Star Stone', and had improved his realm to Body Refining seventh level.
With the advantage of cultivating the 'Eternal Dao Scripture', his strength was comparable to Body Refining ninth level.
However, none of this made Xin Ci arrogant.
Ever since he was punished at the Su family a month ago, Elder Han had warned him.
The powerhouses who reached the pinnacle of the Eternal Continent often relied not on their talent and strength.
A tall tree in the forest is susceptible to the wind. This world is not short of geniuses.
They often revealed their edge too early before they could grow. Too rigid breaks easily, and countless geniuses have perished halfway.
Even Elder Han himself, without strong power to hold the 'Eternal Dao Scripture', ultimately ended up with only a remnant soul.
Therefore, before he truly grew, what he needed most was the ability to protect himself.
He was now just an insignificant ant on the Eternal Continent, but he would not give up on pursuing the peak of power.
As for Mu Qingqing, the main personality's learned moves could naturally be used by her, the second personality.
Moreover, under the influence of the 'Myriad Manifestations Star Wheel Scripture', the power she unleashed would be much stronger than the main personality.
"Although it's good that the main personality is awake, I, as the second personality, get less time to occupy the body."
Mu Qingqing said helplessly in the consciousness space.
After finishing his firewood chopping task for the day, Xin Ci, as usual, carried a basket of dry firewood back to the woodshed.
As soon as he pushed the door open, he found the room in disarray, as if someone had rummaged through everything.
Before he could react, a flash of cold light appeared, and a silver dagger suddenly lunged at him.
Xin Ci reacted quickly, narrowly dodging the dagger's thrust with his head, and a bead of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Seeing that this kid could actually dodge his attack, the black-masked man was quite surprised.
Before he could react, Xin Ci struck back first.
With a move of 'Collapsing Cloud Strength', it instantly hit the masked man, causing his internal organs to churn.
"Body Refining… Seventh level, how is that possible…!"
Then his vision went black, and he immediately fainted.
Xin Ci walked over and pulled off the mask, only to see an unfamiliar face.
Xin Ci didn't know this person himself, yet this person wanted to kill him.
There was no need to think; the only one who had a grudge with him was the Fifth Elder, Su Lie.
Looking at the situation in the woodshed, it was estimated that Su Lie had probably been coveting his cultivation technique and sent this guy to search for it.
This person was not weak either, possessing the Body Refining seventh level realm.
But he didn't expect that his own strength had also broken through to Body Refining seventh level, and he had carelessly fallen into his hands.
"Since you want to kill me, I can't let you live."
Therefore, Xin Ci calmly crushed the man's throat, instantly taking his life.
"Su Lie has already sent someone to assassinate me. It's a pity that I don't have full confidence in killing him right now. I need to find a place to hide for the time being."
Xin Ci then buried the man's body casually in the back mountain, tidied up his belongings in the woodshed, and temporarily left the Su family.
Although Yichuan City was not large, its liveliness was no less than that of other prosperous capitals.
Xin Ci, carrying his luggage, walked on the bustling street and passed by a blacksmith shop at the city entrance.
Xin Ci realized he had left in too much of a hurry and hadn't even brought the axe he usually used for chopping wood.
He needed to train in the Linchuan Forest and always needed a weapon to deal with demonic beasts.
"Customer, what kind of weapon do you need? I'm not bragging, but in the entire Yichuan City, only ordinary iron weapons forged by me, Liu Tie, are the most durable."
Before Xin Ci could enter, Liu Tie greeted him with a smile.
Mu Qingqing emerged from the consciousness space in her consciousness form and surveyed the weapons in Liu Tie's shop.
These were all ordinary iron-grade weapons, not very useful for martial artists.
Mu Qingqing knew that on the Eternal Continent, weapon grades were divided into Ordinary Iron, Spirit Tool, True Tool, and Sacred Tool.
It would probably be difficult to find Spirit Tools in Yichuan City at the moment.
"Just ordinary iron weapons... no Spirit Tools?"
"Heh heh, customer, are you joking? Spirit Tools are not ordinary iron. In the entire Yichuan City, perhaps only the Treasure Pavilion has them, and they are not traded with gold and silver, but paid for with spirit stones."
Liu Tie saw that the young man was plainly dressed, so he must not have much silver, let alone spirit stones.
Since that was the case, Xin Ci did not aspire to Spirit Tools.
For him now, ordinary iron weapons were enough.
He then bought a long sword and a short saber from Liu Tie. Although they were only ordinary iron weapons, their price was not low, costing him nineteen taels.
Touching the single tael of silver left in his money bag, Xin Ci couldn't help but sigh that to become strong, money was also indispensable.
Three days later, on the outskirts of the Linchuan Forest.
"Roar~"
A Green-striped Azure Wolf, equivalent to Body Refining eighth level, was killed by Xin Ci with 'Collapsing Cloud Strength' and fell to the ground.
He quickly went to its side and skillfully used his short saber to process the useful parts of the Green-striped Azure Wolf.