Chapter 3

"Are my parents of high status?"

Zhou Xu was quite curious.

No matter how he looked at it, he didn't feel that his parents, who ran a small restaurant, had any status.

One was often sweating profusely while cooking, and the other would scold and glare at people while cleaning the rooms.

Is this what the great figures of the magical path are like?

"Very high, otherwise, both the demon cultivators and the dao cultivators wouldn't be paying attention to you," Qiu Qian looked at Zhou Xu and answered.

"Then how did the news about me leak out?" Zhou Xu asked.

Qiu Qian shook her head at this question:

"I don't know, I only found out about you recently."

Zhou Xu didn't ask further, he would ask his parents next time.

He flipped through the *Zhou Tian Jing* and found that the content was quite complex.

"Will I be able to ensure my own safety if I learn this?" Zhou Xu asked.

Cultivation was quite appealing.

Although his father said he had no talent, if he could try, he certainly wouldn't let it go.

"Not really," Qiu Qian put down her spoon, which she had been using to eat dessert, and said softly:

"The *Po Tian Mo Ti* is recognized by the magical path as the most brutal and terrifying cultivation method. It is terrifying to enemies and cruel to oneself.

It is fierce and violent. Not to mention ordinary people, even cultivation geniuses find it hard to master.

Those who force themselves to cultivate it often have distorted personalities.

Once they reach a certain level, they will switch to another cultivation method.

They can't bear the subsequent consequences.

Both the body and the mind are like this.

Once one can bear it, their strength will be so great that everyone will fear them.

So your parents saying you can cultivate this to intimidate others is indeed true.

You are unlikely to learn this, and even if you could, I wouldn't recommend it.

The *Zhou Tian Jing* is the easiest and most gentle cultivation method I chose for you.

It is very suitable for building a foundation.

It's not for fighting enemies, but to let others know that you are not an ordinary person, just pretending to be one."

Zhou Xu: "..."

It felt like his ordinary life was about to end, and he didn't know if it would affect those strange beasts.

Thinking about this, he felt it was better to understand how strong cultivators were.

"Are all cultivators very strong?"

"Not all of them," Qiu Qian looked at her dessert and regretted it, it was too sweet to eat, who should she pour it on this time?

She looked up at Zhou Xu and continued to explain:

"Cultivation is divided into realms, from the ninth rank to the first rank.

They are divided into upper, middle, and lower.

The ninth to seventh ranks are the lower three, the sixth to fourth ranks are the middle three, and the third to first ranks are the upper three.

I'll talk about the lower three.

These three ranks are, the ninth rank Linzhe, the eighth rank Bingzhe, and the seventh rank Douzhe.

The differences are significant, and the strength gap is considerable.

The ninth rank absorbs spiritual energy, comprehensively enhancing the body. The eighth rank can control treasures to kill enemies by observing the divine and the heavenly path. The seventh rank is proficient in spells, can enhance treasures, and is skilled in combat.

I am currently an eighth rank Bingzhe, not far from the seventh rank."

"Is each rank divided into upper, middle, and perfect?" Zhou Xu asked.

"No," Qiu Qian shook her head and said softly:

"Each rank has a progression, but there is no specific division. There is a concept of peak.

The rest depends on individual ability."

Combat is the main focus, Zhou Xu understood. Then he pointed to a tall building outside:

"Can a ninth rank Linzhe punch that building to pieces?"

Qiu Qian looked over and saw a seven-story building, which was actually two connected buildings:

"No, a ninth rank Linzhe is much stronger than an ordinary person, but not that exaggerated."

"What about an eighth rank Bingzhe?" Zhou Xu asked again.

This time Qiu Qian was silent for a moment, as if thinking, and then she shook her head:

"Not really."

"Can a seventh rank Douzhe?" Zhou Xu thought it should be possible.

"Indeed, they can, but it's not that easy," Qiu Qian said.

Zhou Xu nodded slightly, thinking it didn't seem that strong.

With his thousand years of cultivation, he could destroy several buildings.

Of course, cultivators are very special, so it's better to be cautious.

"If you go back to cultivate, remember not to rush, it can easily cause problems," Qiu Qian mentioned some cultivation precautions.

At this moment, her phone rang.

She answered the call, and her brows furrowed slightly.

Then she got up and said goodbye to Zhou Xu:

"I need to leave for a while. If you have any cultivation issues, you can ask me."

After Zhou Xu nodded, Qiu Qian left, glancing at the dessert and thinking: Finally, I don't have to eat it.

Just as she was halfway, she suddenly turned to look at Zhou Xu and said:

"By the way, don't make plans with that kind of girl in the future.

Five hundred yuan is what your parents worked hard to earn."

Zhou Xu: "..."

He had already said it was a misunderstanding.

But before he could explain, Qiu Qian left.

Seeing her leave, Zhou Xu sighed slightly.

"Phew~"

"The blind date failed."

Looking at Qiu Qian's departing figure, he found her indeed very beautiful.

Her features were delicate, her fair skin tinged with a rosy hue, her hair tied with a headband, and long hair on one side, exuding a youthful aura.

"Mom's taste is indeed good, but she didn't seem to be here for a blind date, just to explain the situation.

As for contacting her if there are cultivation issues..."

She didn't even leave contact information.

And the way she left, it was like 'my friend has something to do, I have to leave first.'

Since it failed, he didn't plan to explain the five hundred yuan issue.

But he could try cultivation when he got home.

What if it worked?

From then on, he could wield a sword and travel the world, riding a sword through the heavens and earth.

Shaking his head, Zhou Xu got up and left. He still needed to find a job tomorrow to support himself.

Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by a waiter.

"Is there something wrong?" Zhou Xu asked curiously.

"Are you leaving, sir?" It was a female waiter, very polite.

"Yes," Zhou Xu nodded, not understanding.

"Then, could you pay the bill, please?" The female waiter smiled and asked politely.

"Ah?" Zhou Xu was taken aback and apologized awkwardly:

"Sorry, I forgot. How much?"

For a blind date, it was normal for him to pay the bill if the other party left in a hurry.

After Zhou Xu paid Qiu Qian's bill, the female waiter pointed to the seat where the leather-clad woman had been:

"Sir, the customer who left is also your friend, right?"

Zhou Xu: "..."

At that moment, he felt he had lost out.

Although it wasn't much money, he still felt he had lost out.

The blind date failed, and he had to pay the bill, and now he had to pay for a woman who had caused a misunderstanding.

He didn't even know who that woman was.

Thinking about it, Zhou Xu realized that person seemed to be very afraid of Qiu Qian.

"Do you know her?"

It seemed to be a one-sided acquaintance.

Leaving the cafe, Zhou Xu headed home with the two secret manuals.

On the way back, he saw a little girl wearing a skirt that went past her knees, carrying a small backpack, and with two bun-like hairstyles.

She stood at the crossroads, looking around, and occasionally checking a map in her hand.

Soon, her face showed a look of realization, and she walked to the left.

Zhou Xu walked to the right, feeling that this little girl was quite strange.

Checking a map?

Was she playing a treasure hunt game?