Cultivation: I can see the proficiency level

Inside the gap in the tooth.

Staring at the mark left by the long sword for a long time, Wang Mian never imagined that sword energy would have such great power. It was only one word different from sword light, but the power was worlds apart.

Looking at the longsword in his hand, it seemed unable to withstand the sword energy, with one or two fine cracks already appearing on the blade. As he rubbed those cracks, he couldn't help but worry that the sword would eventually be damaged if the sword energy was used for too long.

Once the sword energy is unleashed, three or four-tenths of the mana in the dantian is depleted. Even with the power of the sword energy, one can only unleash two or three moves before the mana is exhausted.

Such immense power comes at a considerable cost.

Wang Mian sheathed his longsword, and Bai Jiuniang's bristling white fur slowly returned to normal. Just moments before, when Wang Mian unleashed his sword energy, the demon beast, with its more acute senses, felt a tremendous threat.

It should be noted that the sword was not aimed at it, but at another part of the stone wall.

For a long time, it had always been used to staying in the same place and waiting for Wang Mian. Suddenly, it realized that Wang Mian had caught up without it noticing. It also changed its mind about the bottle of Qi-boosting pills that it originally wanted to keep.

Wang Mian stood rooted to the spot, the golden seal reflected in his mind:

[Low-grade Qi Refining Method: Diligently practice 788,000 times until the practice is perfected, then one can enter the fourth level of Qi Refining]

Consuming one Dragon Grass before breaking through a cultivation realm can increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by 150%.

[Accumulation: 150]

[The Art of Covering Dust: Practice diligently eighty times to enter the beginner level]

[Mastering the Four Seasons Sword Technique: Practice diligently five thousand times to acquire the essence of the Four Seasons Sword.]

Having mastered the basics of the Dust Concealment Technique, Wang Mian was already able to suppress his cultivation aura. At this moment, the cultivation aura that Wang Mian could let the outside world perceive was that of the second level of Qi Refining.

With breakthroughs in swordsmanship, progress in magic, and a gradual deepening of cultivation, the problem of the Four Seasons Sword Technique's inability to quickly deplete mana was also solved by the enormous mana consumption of the sword energy.

Wang Mian was in a great mood.

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Hu Chui came from the maple forest and went straight into the bamboo forest, where he put away his magical implements in front of the bamboo building.

Master Huang, Yama with the Broadsword, and the Red-Haired Demon were already waiting in the courtyard.

The newcomer wore a dark green robe and a white fur vest, and carried a rat-hammer magic weapon. He introduced himself first: "Hu Chui from Fengxianglin. You two may call me White-haired Rat. I have come at the invitation of Fellow Daoist Bi. Greetings to you both."

After exchanging greetings, Luo Yi invited them inside for a chat and prepared a feast to entertain them. Several women poured wine for them, and the atmosphere became quite warm and friendly as they ate and drank.

Zhou Shang glanced at Hu Chui, who was eating and drinking, from time to time. No matter how he looked at him, he could hardly tell that this man possessed the wonderful magic that Brother Bi had mentioned.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, what is the meaning of keeping staring at me like this?" Hu Chui noticed the frequent scrutinizing gaze and couldn't help but ask.

Zhou Shang, who was always straightforward, didn't hide anything and said frankly, "After hearing what Brother Bi said, your nose is even better than that of a patrol dog. I was just curious."

That day, Master Huang successfully refined the Soul-Tearing Ointment.

Overjoyed, Master Huang plotted to kill the ruffian of Songlintan. The red-haired demon Bi Si released the demon and prepared to first investigate the situation of Songlintan.

Upon investigation, they discovered that Songlin Pool was in complete disarray, the cave had been smashed to pieces, and the rogue and the dog demon had long since disappeared.

How can I take revenge if I can't find the person?

The red-haired demon came up with an idea. He knew a strange and extraordinary person in the Maple Forest who possessed a secret technique that allowed him to smell scents within a hundred miles. There was no scent he couldn't track down.

So, they invited the person over.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Zhou doesn't believe me." The white-haired rat with drooping beard wasn't annoyed. Its nose twitched as it glanced at the woman pouring wine beside it, then at Zhou Shang: "Fellow Daoist and this young lady have probably had affairs many times, haven't they?"

Upon hearing this, there was complete silence.

The woman's face suddenly turned pale, and Bi Si turned her head to look at Zhou Shang in disbelief. Luo Yi's smile slowly faded, and when he looked at Zhou Shang, his eyes were cold as ice.

Zhou Shang slammed his fist on the table and stood up, forcing himself to explain, "I didn't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

Hu Chui chuckled leisurely, his nose twitching again: "Hmm, the most recent one was today, wasn't it? The smell was really strong. Fellow Daoist Zhou's kidney water is certainly plentiful."

The woman's face grew paler and paler.

Upon seeing this, Luo Yi knew that the white-haired rat Hu Chui was right. He slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and gritted his teeth: "Zhou Shang, I'll sleep with your mother! Of all the maids you have, why did you have to go to my concubine?"

A humiliating disgrace.

Furious.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, as you know, I live alone for many years and inevitably feel lonely. Due to a series of coincidences and a moment of uncontrollable impulse, please forgive me." Zhou Shang pointed to the woman: "The fault lies with me, please don't take it out on her."

Luo Yi slammed his fist on the wooden table and let out a long sigh.

The atmosphere froze.

Zhou Shang regretted asking the dead rat a few more questions. Luo Yi's face was ugly, as if he really had something difficult to say. The white-haired rat Hu Chui ate, drank and watched the show. Bi Si gritted his teeth and looked at Zhou Shang.

He never imagined that Zhou Shang would do something like having an affair with Luo Yi's concubine.

Scumbag!

He always talked about brother Bi, but when such a good thing happened, he ate it all by himself without ever informing him.

It's his pride that he was so reserved, that he, as a demon, still clung to that last shred of morality. The opportunity was so close, yet he didn't seize it. He was all alone, and he was also incredibly lonely!

"Fellow Daoist, she's just a concubine anyway. What difference would it make if you gave her to me?" Hu Chui said after eating and drinking for a while. "But Fellow Daoist Bi, you didn't invite me here to see Fellow Daoist Zhou cheating, did you?"

Zhou Shang was choked and speechless.

When it came to business, Bi Si took out a few strands of dog hair and handed them to Hu Chui: "I would like to trouble you, fellow Daoist, to help us find a demon beast."

Snakes have their own paths, and rats have their own paths. Just as Bian Dongxu said, people at the foot of the mountain cannot find people on the mountain, but people on the mountain may not necessarily be unable to find them.

There are many cultivators like the White-haired Rat who are skilled at finding people on Fallen Mountain.

"Whether you're looking for a person or a monster, Fellow Daoist Bi, are you two willing to pay the price for this transaction?" Hu Chui put down his bamboo chopsticks and asked earnestly.

Bi Si nodded.

Hearing this, Zhou Shang felt a little guilty. He was eating Luo Yi's spirit rice, living in Luo Yi's bamboo house, and even the spirit stones used to search for people were paid by Luo Yi, yet he was seducing Luo Yi's concubine.

He felt he deserved to die.

"Fellow Daoist Bi should be clear about my rules: I only search for people, I do not participate in their affairs, and once the people are found, I collect spirit stones," Hu Chui emphasized.

They all nodded.

That was considered an agreement. Hu Chui didn't linger and left the bamboo forest after eating and drinking his fill.

As soon as the white-haired rat left, Luo Yi locked his concubines in the bamboo house and sternly told them not to come out. The concubines obediently agreed.

As for the concubine who had colluded with Zhou Shang, he pushed her to Zhou Shang, saying, "She's a filthy person, I don't want her, so I'll give her to you, fellow Daoist."

Zhou Shang expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

He had been lonely for many years, and whenever he felt feverish, he would go to Yuanyangpo to have his pulse checked and the poison removed. He never thought he would be able to get a concubine by his side.

Bi Si hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Fellow Daoist, I also have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should?"

Luo Yi, whose face was even darker, shook his head, turned and left without giving him a chance to speak, causing Bi Si, who was standing there, to sigh repeatedly.

He's still not as thick-skinned as Zhou Shang, so he doesn't get any benefits.

The atmosphere in the bamboo grove became somewhat subtle.

After waiting for three days, another beam of light came from the horizon through the bamboo forest. When the light dissipated, the person who came was the white-haired rat who had left earlier.

"Fellow Daoists, I have already found a place for that dog demon to stay. There is also a young cultivator with the dog demon, is that right?" the white-haired rat asked.

"Yes, yes, yes," Zhou Shang chimed in, "Fellow Daoist Hu is truly incredibly powerful."

For them to search for a dog demon in this vast southern foothills would be like finding a needle in a haystack, but the white-haired rat found its trail in just three days.

Having found the other party, they were not going to delay any longer. They decided to seize the day and surrounded and poisoned the person.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, you've worked hard. There's no better time than now, so let's set off. Please lead the way, Fellow Daoist Hu," Bi Si said, urging Zhou Shang and Luo Yi.

The white-haired mouse agreed and waited quietly for them.

Soon after, several beams of magical light rose into the air from the bamboo forest.