Chapter 35

"What kind of strength do you really have?"

This was the first thing Qin Li asked Xu Wuzhou.

"Eight levels of the Postnatal Realm!"

Xu Wuzhou did not hide it.

"You indeed concealed your strength; Shi Sheng and the others didn't misjudge you."

Qin Li muttered.

"..." Xu Wuzhou really wanted to say that he was only at the seventh level of the Postnatal Realm at that time, but after some thought, he didn't say it.

"You are indeed smart, deliberately hiding part of your strength to scare Xie Guangping, making them hesitate to act.

This also allowed you to leave after making a fake bet."

Qin Li's expression softened a bit. He had heard about yesterday's events. Although he thought Xu Wuzhou was impulsive, Qin Li still appreciated his attitude of standing up for his daughter.

"I was serious about the bet!"

Xu Wuzhou said, "I will fight him in a few days."

"What fight?

You, at the eighth level of the Postnatal Realm, can you be a match for someone at the ninth level?

Alright, stay at the Qin family these days, don't go out, to avoid any accidents."

Qin Li scolded.

"Man must be honest; if you promise something, you must do it, it's about reputation."

Xu Wuzhou thought, how can he win back the Shi family's house without a fight.

"You have no reputation."

Qin Li was so angry he laughed.

"..." Xu Wuzhou didn't know how to respond to Qin Li, and could only weakly say, "I think it can still be salvaged."

Salvage what? Qin Li thought, if he weren't an elder, he would have spat in Xu Wuzhou's face.

He decisively said, "You are only at the eighth level, so don't go to the duel with Xie Guangping."

Don't you trust me?

This is clearly thinking I can't beat Xie Guangping! Xu Wuzhou didn't want to continue arguing with Qin Li. He waited for Qin Li to continue, knowing that Qin Li must have more to say.

Sure enough, Qin Li continued, "Most of the Qin family's income comes from selling weapons, which is the pillar of the Qin family.

Now, the Mao and Li families have weapons that nourish Dao Intent, which are of higher quality than the Qin family's weapons. The Qin family's weapon industry is in decline. We can barely hold on now, relying on the reputation accumulated over the years.

But this is not a long-term solution. Sooner or later, the Qin family will be replaced, and the small forces under the Qin family will disintegrate, putting the Qin family in danger."

"That... Nourishing Dao Intent weapons is no big deal, why don't I give it a try?"

Xu Wuzhou said to Qin Li.

Qin Li was already used to Xu Wuzhou's arrogance and didn't take it seriously. He continued, "Qingmou entered the Dao through literature. It won't be long before she comprehends Dao Intent. The Mao and Li families will not let her do so smoothly. The Shi family is an example. I'm afraid they will target Qingmou again."

"There's something I've always been curious about. Why can't the large Qin family withstand even one martial artist with Martial Intent? Even a Blood Qi Realm martial artist can do it. The Qin family can't withstand a Blood Qi Realm martial artist?

Too weak."

Xu Wuzhou said.

Damn! This kid is mocking the Qin family, does he think he's great just because he has some strength?

"You don't understand anything. Ordinary martial artists only have a chance to develop Martial Intent at the Divine Treasury Realm.

To have Martial Intent at the Innate Realm is already a genius. How easy is it to be a genius?

Do you think you can cultivate Martial Intent at the Blood Qi Realm?

Ha ha... When will you get rid of your lofty ambitions?"

Qin Li said.

Xu Wuzhou pursed his lips and didn't want to tell him that he had Sword Intent before reaching the Blood Qi Realm.

"Throughout Lin'an City, there are only ten Innate Realm martial artists, the top ten experts in Lin'an City.

But none of them can cultivate Martial Intent.

The Mao and Li families somehow found martial artists who can cultivate Martial Intent, which is why the Qin family is in crisis."

Qin Li said.

"So, one Martial Intent martial artist is enough to make the Qin family unable to withstand it, indeed, it is weak."

Xu Wuzhou muttered.

Qin Li was furious. This kid is getting cocky, not thinking about his own capabilities, and even criticizing the Qin family. Without the Qin family protecting him, he would have been killed long ago.

One Martial Intent martial artist can put the Qin family in crisis, making it seem weak.

But you don't understand the significance of Lin'an City in Yunzhou. For over twenty years, Yunzhou has been forgotten by the outside world. There are almost no cultivation techniques or combat skills in Yunzhou. It is a luxury for people in Yunzhou to become martial artists. Plus, martial artists from the outside world dare not easily enter, which is why Innate Realm martial artists dominate in Yunzhou, and the Qin family has risen to become one of the six major families in Lin'an City.

Qin Li didn't want to waste words with someone who always thinks he can enter the Dao through literature. He directly stated his purpose: "Qingmou will soon enter the Dao and master Dao Intent. When that happens, the Qin family's crisis will naturally be resolved, but I'm afraid the Mao and Li families will take desperate measures.

The Qin family has many things that need my attention, and I can't always be at the Qin residence. Your strength is not weak, I hope you can protect Qingmou when I'm not there."

"Close protection?"

Xu Wuzhou's eyes lit up, "Uncle Qin, rest assured, I won't let anyone hurt a single hair on her!"

Qingmou didn't let him talk about ideals in the house, but now that he has a mandate, can she still stop him?

"If the Qin family really falls, it doesn't matter. As long as Qingmou and you are still around, there is hope."

Qin Li suddenly sighed, clearly very pessimistic.

"Fall?

It can't fall!"

Xu Wuzhou said.

Qin Li's face showed a smile. Although this kid has many flaws, at least he has some conscience, and the Qin family hasn't wasted its years of care for him.

"If the Qin family falls, the ten thousand taels of silver that the Xu family has with you will also be gone."

Xu Wuzhou said to Qin Li, "Uncle Qin, why don't you give it to me first?"

"Fine, fine, fine!"

Qin Li's face turned green with anger, "What else do you want?"

"I heard that my father taught Uncle Qin a combat skill. Can Uncle Qin teach it to me?"

Dai Yaoyao said that Xie Guangping learned a combat skill to ensure success. It would be best if he could also have a combat skill.

Moreover, having a combat skill to increase his fighting power would allow him to contribute if the Qin family really faces trouble.

Qin Li's face turned extremely dark. This kid is really ungrateful.

He has just a little strength and wants to take back everything the Xu family has with the Qin family. Does he think I, Qin Li, would covet his things?

He thought this kid was strong and had good character, but he is still arrogant, domineering, and selfish... It makes sense, strength can be hidden, but how can one's nature be hidden? This is his nature.

He has treated Xu Wuzhou like his own child for years, but in Xu Wuzhou's heart, he, Qin Li, might just be coveting the Xu family's things.

Qin Li suddenly felt a bit disheartened.

The anger on Qin Li's face disappeared completely, and he said expressionlessly, "Cleaving Heaven Slash, a saber technique, I will only demonstrate it once."

As he spoke, three patterns appeared in his palm, forming a triangle. The patterns flowed into the long saber he held.

The patterns appeared nine times, merging into the long saber nine times.

"A third-grade combat skill, perfected?"

Three patterns represent the third grade, and merging nine times is the mark of perfection.

"The cultivation of combat skills is the application of strength. Forming patterns in the palm and merging them into the weapon is to integrate the weapon with oneself, allowing the weapon to be used at will. The patterns are like blood vessels that convey strength. Each combat skill conveys strength differently, so the arrangement and composition of the blood vessels are also different."

Qin Li thought Xu Wuzhou had never been exposed to combat skills and explained the most basic concepts.

"The Cleaving Heaven Slash given to me by your father is about delivering full strength with each slash."

As he spoke, he held the long saber, moving it in his hand, and slashed at the air. Immediately, the saber light burst forth, the wind howled, and the air was cut, creating a hurricane.

Xu Wuzhou watched from the side, and at that moment, he felt the hurricane's fierce pain.

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