Beast Taming and Immortal Cultivation: Starting from Mountain Chasing

Chen Changqing nodded: "Okay, I'm willing to rent this courtyard, but I don't have any cash on hand. I wonder if I can use a fireball talisman to pay the debt?"

"Okay." Li Yuanshan nodded. He was only at the second level of Qi Refining and didn't need the Fireball Talisman, but his family's younger generation could use it.

Chen Changqing said, "One fireball talisman is worth 150 copper coins. I'll give you eight fireball talismans in total. What do you think?"

"Okay." Li Yuanshan nodded.

A fireball talisman costs 160 copper coins on the market, which is a perfectly acceptable price.

Chen Changqing took out four fireball talismans and handed them to the other party: "I only have four fireball talismans on me right now."

"I'll give you the remaining four tickets in two days at the latest. I'll have Uncle Xiong take them to you. How does that sound?"

I drew two at the latest, and three more this morning, for a total of five. I used one of them to buy soft arrows.

He currently only has these four fireball talismans on him.

"Okay." Li Yuanshan was a straightforward person. He took the four fireball talismans, checked them briefly, and put them away.

Then he took out the rental agreement that he had prepared beforehand.

Chen Changqing glanced at it and found it to be similar to rental contracts from later generations, stating things like "compensation at the original price for damaged furniture."

With their names written on each other's names, the rental agreement was officially finalized.

Li Yuanshan handed the yard key to Chen Changqing and said with a smile, "You can move in now."

Chen Changqing took the keys: "Okay."

Li Yuanshan nodded, chatted with Xiong Qidong for a few more minutes, and then took his leave.

Xiong Qidong smiled and said, "Don't worry about settling in. Everything is available for sale in town. If you need any help, just let me know."

"Okay." Chen Changqing nodded in agreement.

Xiong Qidong then told Chen Changqing the approximate locations of the various shops before taking his leave.

"Little Blackie, this will be our new home from now on," Chen Changqing said with a smile, rubbing the little black tiger's head.

The little black tiger let out a low growl, seemingly quite satisfied with its new environment, and excitedly ran around the yard.

Chen Changqing locked the courtyard gate and took the little black tiger back to Qingshi Town to pack his things.

The next morning.

Chen Changqing returned with Xiao Hei and Fang Rongrong.

He didn't bring any pots, pans, bedding, or anything like that, because he had to go back to Qingshi Town in a while to pay the farmers back the money they owed for pigs.

Moreover, he drew two fireball talismans last night, and successfully drew three more this morning.

Now I have five fireball talismans in my hand, and I'm rich again.

The two men and one tiger carried only talisman brushes, ink, and talisman skins for drawing talismans.

Looking at the exquisite house, Fang Rongrong took on the task of thoroughly cleaning it and immediately got to work.

When Chen Changqing arrived in Sanhe Town, he went to Wang's shop and bought two sets of fine silk quilts, goose down quilts and other bedding.

He still used fireball talismans to settle the debt, which still only amounted to eighty copper coins. Chen Changqing gave him three fireball talismans and five copper coins in change.

Then he bought some pots, pans, and other utensils and had the shop assistant deliver them to his home.

……

Two months later.

On the wasteland outside the slaughterhouse.

Chen Changqing stood in the center of the wasteland, holding the Dragon Tendon Treasure Carved Bow in his hand, his eyes blazing as he stared at the little black tiger in the distance.

At this moment, the little black tiger had grown a full size, its fur was shiny, and its eyes were bright.

It was still wearing a 2,000-pound weighted vest, but its aura was completely different from usual.

Its body faintly exuded the aura of a peak third-level Lesser Demon.

Clearly, its strength has made a qualitative leap during these two months of arduous training.

"Little Black, are you ready?" Chen Changqing's lips curled up slightly, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

The little black tiger let out a low growl, its eyes full of confidence.

Its limbs were slightly bent, and its muscles were taut, as if it could unleash amazing speed at any moment.

Despite being heavily armored, it moved much more nimbly than before, its eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Begin!" Chen Changqing shouted in a low voice, his figure moving like lightning in an instant. He suddenly exerted force with his feet and rushed to the side like an arrow released from a bow.

His speed was astonishing, like a blur sweeping across the wasteland, his movements almost invisible amidst the rising dust.

At the same time, he easily drew back the Dragon Tendon Carved Bow in his hand, the bowstring was taut, and the arrow shot out like a meteor.

"Whoosh!"

The arrow shot through the air with a sharp whistling sound, heading straight for the little black tiger's side.

However, the little black tiger's reaction was much faster than it had been two months ago.

Its body flashed, like a black lightning bolt, easily dodging the arrow.

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Changqing's eyes, but he quickly became even more excited.

His archery skills have reached level four, and the speed and accuracy of his arrows are far superior to what they were two months ago.

Chen Changqing swiftly nocked the arrow and drew the bow, his movements fluid and seamless.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Three arrows were fired in quick succession, and the arrows arrived at the little black tiger's side almost simultaneously.

However, the little black tiger's speed was astonishing.

Its body twisted nimbly in the air, like a swimming dragon, easily dodging all the arrows.

Archery skill +1

The insights and experiences gained from archery flooded Chen Changqing's mind.

"Little Black, not bad!" Chen Changqing exclaimed loudly.

However, he did not stop what he was doing and quickly shot out three arrows, each with extremely strong penetrating power.

The arrows drew graceful arcs in the air, as if they had eyes, aiming straight for the little black tiger's vitals.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Arrows rained down on the little black tiger.

However, the little black tiger moved across the wasteland like a ghost, each leap accompanied by a whistling sound, yet landing as lightly as a swallow.

Its movements were so fast they were dazzling, like a black lightning bolt, easily dodging all the arrows.

Although Chen Changqing's archery skills were terrifying, he seemed somewhat powerless in the face of Xiao Heihu's extreme speed.

His arrows grazed past the little black tiger's side each time, but he could never hit it.

"Xiao Hei, you're getting faster and faster!" Chen Changqing said with a smile, his eyes full of praise.

The little black tiger let out a low growl, a hint of smugness flashing in its eyes.

Its body twisted nimbly in the air, as if demonstrating its strength to Chen Changqing.

Seeing this, Chen Changqing's fighting spirit intensified.

Taking a deep breath, he unleashed his Qi Refining Level 2 spiritual power, instantly doubling his speed with the boost.

Xiao Hei's spiritual power cultivation level reached the peak of the third level of Lesser Demon, while Chen Changqing's cultivation level reached the second level of Qi Refining.

"Whoosh!"

An arrow shot through the air with unparalleled momentum, heading straight for the little black tiger.

A hint of seriousness flashed in the little black tiger's eyes. It let out a low growl and its body suddenly flashed, narrowly avoiding the arrow.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Chen Changqing fired three arrows in quick succession, and the arrows arrived at the little black tiger's side almost simultaneously.

Although the little black tiger tried its best to dodge, it was still grazed on the shoulder by one of the arrows.

However, his physical defenses have become much stronger, and he can no longer feel any pain.

"Awoo!" The little black tiger growled, then suddenly accelerated, trying to create distance.

However, with the spiritual power enhancing him, Chen Changqing was incredibly fast. His figure moved across the wasteland like a ghost, accurately predicting the little black tiger's direction of movement with every step.

His archery skills were terrifying; each arrow possessed immense penetrating power, tracing graceful arcs through the air as if guided by eyes, aiming directly at the little black tiger's vitals.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Arrows were fired in succession, and the little black tiger was grazed in several places.

Although the soft arrows wouldn't cause harm, they still gave it a tingling sensation.