Looking at the fruit in his master's hand, every cell in Lu Shengtong's body was incredibly active, as if reminding him of their craving for that fruit. It was a primal urge.
Xu Ning turned around at this mont and said matter-of-factly, "Snow Crystal Fruit! What? You want to eat it?"
Lu Shengtong originally wanted to refuse out of politeness, but the craving in his body made him nod as if possessed. "Yes, yes! I'd love to try it."
Xu Ning reached into his robes, took out another fruit, and tossed it to Lu Shengtong. "Here you go. Enjoy."
Lu Shengtong quickly caught it and swallowed it without hesitation, barely chewing.
"Bang bang bang!"
In just an instant, a series of explosive sounds ca from Lu Shengtong's body as his martial arts advanced rapidly.
Lu Shengtong's eyes widened, filled with disbelief. He had broken through instantly.
What would have taken him several years to break through, he had broken through just by eating one fruit. It was miraculous.
No, wait a minute. Before Lu Shengtong could react, another series of loud bangs echoed from his body as his cultivation continued to surge.
Lu Shengtong quickly closed his eyes to digest the energy, focusing completely.
After a long while, Lu Shengtong opened his eyes, disbelief flashing across them. "I've reached the fourth level of the cultivation technique! Master, what kind of fruit is this? It's incredible."
Xu Ning said, "The Snow Crystal Fruit. I told you."
Lu Shengtong's eyes widened further. "The Snow Crystal Fruit that's rumored to enhance internal energy and comprehension? That's legendary."
He had heard of this thing, but only so powerful forces cultivated it. It was extrely rare.
However, the Snow Crystal Fruit's effects weren't supposed to be this good. This was beyond anything he had heard.
Just one fruit was enough to allow him to break through two levels, and he hadn't even finished digesting it yet. There was more to co.
Xu Ning nodded. "You do have so insight. It's a special variety."
Lu Shengtong suddenly knelt on the ground with a thud. "Thank you for the reward, Master! Your great kindness will be forever etched in my mory! I owe you everything."
Xu Ning waved his hand dismissively. "Don't talk about repaying a debt of gratitude. Just don't ntion if you cause any trouble in the future. That's thanks enough."
Lu Shengtong nodded earnestly. "I will definitely not cause Master any trouble! I promise."
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For the next few months, the master and disciple lived a peaceful life, practicing and fishing.
Another month passed in the blink of an eye.
That day, Lu Shengtong seed to have figured sothing out and ca to Xu Ning with a serious expression. "Master, your disciple still wants to go out. The family needs . I have to help them."
Xu Ning nodded, unsurprised. "Alright, I'll grant you two things. What do you want? Na them."
Lu Shengtong looked up. "Master, isn't this thatched hut a special divine weapon? It's incredibly strong. Why not give it to your disciple? It would protect ."
Xu Ning was also taken aback by the request, then shook his head. "It is indeed a special item, but I can't give you this one. However, I can help you build another one just like it. Would that work?"
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Lu Shengtong nodded. "Thank you, Master. Secondly, your disciple wants a defensive item. Sothing to protect ."
Xu Ning nodded. "Alright. I'll prepare both."
After Lu Shengtong left, Xu Ning built a thatched hut in the space of the original hut and upgraded it to a mortal-grade divine item. He worked quickly.
He then upgraded a set of mortal-grade divine armor as well, forging it from spirit iron.
Xu Ning looked at the two items and said, "From now on, you will be Lu Shengtong's guardian weapons. If he enters the cultivation world in the future, I will upgrade you further. Protect him well."
The newly upgraded hut complained, "I don't understand. What does he want for? I'm a hut."
The armor said, "Maybe it's for pooping! Portable public toilets, very convenient! He can take you anywhere."
The hut retorted, "You'll get beaten up if you talk like that. That's disrespectful."
The armor shot back, "Co on! I was born to be beaten up! See if I'm afraid of you! I'm tough."
The hut said, "You broken shell, you're asking for death! I'll crush you."
The armor taunted, "Public toilet! Co at ."
Xu Ning couldn't stand it anymore. "Alright, shut up, both of you! Enough."
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The next morning, another hut appeared next to the original hut, identical in appearance.
In Xu Ning's hand, he was holding a piece of gleaming armor.
Lu Shengtong ca out dumbfounded. "Master, how did you conjure up this hut overnight? It's incredible."
Xu Ning said, "I built it last night. I work fast."
Lu Shengtong looked at the hut, even tried attacking it to test its strength, and was very satisfied. It was solid.
Xu Ning handed the armor to Lu Shengtong. "Your martial uncle will escort you out later. You can't climb back up on your own."
Lu Shengtong was taken aback. "My martial uncle? Who is that?"
Xu Ning turned to the Yingying Monster over there. "That's your martial uncle. You can call him Uncle Eagle or Uncle Bird. He'll carry you up."
Lu Shengtong nodded, then turned to the Yingying Monster and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, martial uncle! Thank you for your help."
The Yingying Monster nodded slightly in response, acknowledging him.
Lu Shengtong then realized sothing and quickly turned to Tie Dan and bowed. "Martial Uncle Ox! Thank you as well."
Tie Dan nodded his large head.
Xu Ning waved his hand. "Go. Your family is waiting."
Imdiately, the Yingying Monster spread its wings and flew up, first carrying the thatched hut, and finally placing it on the top cliff. It was secured.
Then it flew down and carried Lu Shengtong up, gripping him gently.
Standing on the edge of the cliff, Lu Shengtong looked down at the thatched hut and his master, his face full of reluctance and sorrow. He didn't want to leave.
"Master, once I've resolved the family crisis, I'll co back to be by your side!" Lu Shengtong couldn't help but shout down, his voice echoing.
Xu Ning, standing below, stiffened upon hearing this. Oh no. "So, I kindly taught you, and you repay kindness with enmity? Believe , I'll have soone deal with you if you co back!"
He knew the protagonist couldn't possibly stay by his master's side to cultivate forever. Unless the master was about to die or face a major crisis. They always had to leave.
If Lu Shengtong really returned, he would definitely cause Xu Ning a lot of trouble, bringing enemies and chaos. He had to prevent it.
"Get lost—"
Seeing Lu Shengtong still grumbling and looking back, Xu Ning couldn't help but yell, waving his arms.
Lu Shengtong instantly felt guilty and quickly turned and ran off with the thatched hut on his back, disappearing over the cliff.
Xu Ning was stunned. This kid wanted the hut—was he going to use it for fighting? It was a bold plan.
Sure enough, Xu Ning guessed right. That was exactly what Lu Shengtong was thinking: the hut as an offensive weapon to block attacks, and the armor as defensive equipnt. He was resourceful.
Oh well, Xu Ning thought. Never mind. Let's go. We can't stay here any longer.
After all, the protagonist usually keeps his promises, and this kid would definitely co back. So he had to leave imdiately to avoid the inevitable trouble.
After packing his things, Xu Ning leaped onto the Yingying Monster and flew off into the distance, not looking back.
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Finding another secluded mountain forest far away, Xu Ning began his secluded cultivation again, hiding from the world.
In the blink of an eye, ten years passed. Xu Ning's cultivation had reached the fourteenth level of Qi Refining and the thirteenth level of Blood Refining. He was progressing steadily.
The ti required for further cultivation doubled again. Even with continuous use of legendary Spirit-grade Qi Gathering Pills, it would still take twenty years to reach the next level.
The spiritual energy in the thatched hut was nearly depleted, and Xu Ning needed to return to the cultivation world to replenish it. He had to go back.
Before that, however, he planned to prepare so legendary-grade Qi Gathering Pills and upgrade two prepared items to divine grade for safety.
The first was definitely the iron pot, as upgrading it would greatly aid in alchemy and pill-making. Next was the futon to enhance his cultivation.
During his return to the cultivation world, Xu Ning also considered cultivating spirit wood to upgrade the dung bucket and lantern. They were essential.
Spirit wood was practically impossible to cultivate in the mortal world, a place devoid of spiritual energy. It would die.
In the cultivation world, however, the required area was larger, attracting attention, and most importantly, there was the issue of tribulation. It would be obvious.
This was Xu Ning's biggest headache, which was why he hadn't cultivated it yet. He needed a plan.
But this was sothing he had to do, so he needed to plan ahead carefully.
After more than three months of tribulation to upgrade his items, Xu Ning left behind his inheritance for the area and then chose to go to the Crimson Sea Mountains.
The situation in the Crimson Sea Mountains was currently stable, and Xu Ning planned to go to the demon race's territory.
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