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This was Qinglin's happiest day. On this day, she held her head high for the first time in a legitimate way.

Along the way, no one dared to look at him strangely, and no one insulted him.

Although she knew very well that all of this was because of the young master beside her, this feeling made her experience what it meant to be human for the first time.

"Qinglin, you see? These people are bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong. As long as your fist is big enough, no one will dare to offend you."

Of course, not everything in this world can be solved with fists; how to proceed is up to you to decide.

Qinglin nodded, memorizing every word Xiao Yan said, but then her eyes dimmed again: "I also want to be as strong as Young Master, but I'm just too weak..."

"A strong person is not made overnight, and a Dou Di is not born that way. If you want to become stronger, you have to train hard!"

If you really want to become stronger, I can teach you.

Qinglin's eyes lit up, but then a look of timidity appeared on her face: "R-really? Is it possible?"

"Of course, I won't say I'll make you incredibly strong, but at least I'll give you the power to protect yourself. In the future, you can also use your power to protect those you want to protect."

Xiao Yan's words once again filled Qing Lin with hope for life and made her determined to become a strong person.

Back at the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, Xiao Yan personally helped Qing Lin straighten her meridians.

Although the girl was somewhat shy, she did not resist Xiao Yan.

This time, nourishing his meridians reminded Xiao Yan of the things he had with Xun'er when he was young, and he wondered what he was thinking back then.

However, this time, Xiao Yan did not make any outrageous moves, and he remotely controlled his Dou Qi to travel around Qing Lin's body.

She's thirteen or fourteen years old now and hasn't even started practicing Qi yet, which is honestly a bit late for most cultivators.

Surprisingly, her aura was very stable, and her battle qi flowed very smoothly, suggesting she had a great talent for cultivation.

"Is...is this okay?"

Qing Lin blushed. Xiao Yan had touched her body all over, and although he had only used his Dou Qi to move it, the sensation still made her feel shy.

"Your foundation is even better than I imagined. If you had started cultivating earlier, you would probably have already condensed your battle qi vortex by now. It's such a pity."

At least in terms of Qing Lin's talent, among the people Xiao Yan has met, only Xun'er and he himself can compare.

Even his fiancée, Nalan Yanran, whom he had only met once, was inferior to Qinglin.

"From now on, you must spend at least two hours each day practicing breathing exercises according to the methods I taught you before. If nothing unexpected happens, you should be able to reach the first level of combat power in a week at most."

In fact, whether or not one can cultivate is a watershed moment. As long as one has the aptitude for cultivation, it is quite quick to enter the first stage of the Battle Power realm.

"Thank you, young master! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Feeling the subtle flow of energy within her body, Qinglin felt a sense of disbelief. She had never imagined that she could one day begin cultivating, nor had she ever thought that someone would be willing to teach her.

Her feelings for Xiao Yan have deepened over the past few days.

Time flies, and seven days have passed in the blink of an eye. Xiao Yan's original plan was to stay in Shimo City for half a month before leaving.

However, because of Qinglin, he changed his mind slightly and decided to teach her for a month first, and leave after she had truly settled down.

"Qinglin, today I will test your cultivation. Concentrate all your fighting spirit in your palm. If you can cover your entire palm, it will prove that you have reached the first stage of fighting power."

Xiao Yan acted like a strict teacher, overseeing Qing Lin's progress.

During this time, Qinglin also cultivated very diligently, just as Xiao Yan had instructed.

Basically, as long as she finishes what she's doing, she takes the opportunity to cultivate whenever she has free time.

"Yes, young master!"

Qinglin slowly closed her eyes, concentrating all her energy into her right hand. As her battle qi continued to accumulate, her hand began to glow with a green light.

"Yes, it is indeed a battle aura, and it is a wood-attribute battle aura. Although this kind of battle aura is not very aggressive, it has strong vitality, which will help you survive better."

Xiao Yan nodded. This attribute was the same as his elder brother's. If he left in the future, his elder brother could give him some pointers.

"Young Master, did I pass the test?"

Qing Lin was somewhat panicked, fearing that she would betray Xiao Yan's trust.

"Don't worry, you did a great job. Keep it up. You and my older brother Xiao Ding are of the same element. When I leave, I'll ask him to give you some pointers. Don't be lazy, okay? I hope you'll impress me when I come back next time."

However, Qinglin accurately detected Xiao Yan's intention to leave amidst the bustling city.

Qinglin, who had been feeling at ease, suddenly panicked again. She was terrified that the past few days had all been a dream, and that if Xiao Yan left, she would become that monster that everyone hated again.

"Young Master... are you leaving already?"

Seeing Qinglin's sorrowful expression, Xiao Yan felt a pang of pity. However, the existence of the strange fire was fleeting, and he had already promised to stay for a month, which was a long time ago.

"Qinglin, you must remember one thing: I can't stay by your side forever. In the end, the only one who can protect you is yourself."

Even if one day you surpass me, I'll still need you to protect me.

Xiao Yan smiled and patted Qing Lin's head, giving her his final encouragement.

His words made Qinglin fall into deep thought again. If that day really came, she would protect Young Master Xiao Yan even if it cost her her life!

"I understand, young master. At least while you are still in Stone Desert City, please allow me to serve you well!"

Xiao Yan's arrival was only a brief moment in her life, but it brought about tremendous changes, making her realize that she might also be able to protect others.

"That's natural."

Xiao Yan smiled, just as he always had, without any affectation, yet Qing Lin remembered it firmly.

"Xiao Yanzi, Qing Lin, you're both here."

As the two were talking, Xiao Li slowly walked over: "How are things? Have you been settling in well these past few days?"

"Of course I'm used to it. If I were outside, I'd probably have to sleep with one eye open, but here with my older brothers, even if there was a fire, I probably wouldn't be the one to put it out."

"When did you learn to be so cheeky? But I did come to see you today because I have something to tell you."

Today is the monthly test for my Mo Tie Mercenary Group, and your reputation as a genius has already spread throughout the entire mercenary group.

Everyone's gathered here, determined to see you do something, and I couldn't refuse them, so I came to you.

Xiao Li patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. After not seeing him for many years, he also wanted to know what level his genius younger brother had reached.