Battle Through the Heavens: I can solidify the talents of all things

Before the last rays of orange-red sunset were swallowed by the dark blue night, Xiao Qing finally set foot on the land of Qingshan Town.

This small town is like a resting place at the feet of the giant beast, the Monster Mountain Range, and the air is filled with a rugged atmosphere that is completely different from that of Utan City.

Before you've even fully entered the town, a complex smell—a mixture of sweat, dust, the stench of herbs, and a faint odor of blood—is immediately noticeable.

The street was simply compacted with gravel and mud, far less smooth than the Xiao family's.

Various buildings stand close together on both sides, mostly made of large logs and heavy stone, with a rugged and practical style.

Many houses have worn-out signs hanging outside, painted with images of swords, herbs, or monster heads.

Although it is still evening, Qingshan Town has not quieted down; on the contrary, it seems even more lively than during the day.

Everywhere you could see burly mercenaries carrying weapons, gathered in groups of three or five, talking and laughing loudly, while the taverns echoed with the sounds of rough drinking games and boisterous revelry.

Most of these mercenaries had dark skin and sharp eyes, and their bodies bore scars of varying degrees, exuding a fierce and valiant air as if they had spent years licking blood from the edge of a knife.

Their eyes, scanning like those of prey, were scrutinizing everyone on the street. They lingered longer and looked at Xiao Qing, a young man with a still somewhat immature face, alone, with a scrutinizing and probing gaze.

Xiao Qing remained calm, ignoring all the various gazes directed at him.

Xiao Qing slowed his pace, seemingly walking casually down the street, but in reality, his powerful soul perception had begun to spread like an invisible spider web, keenly capturing all the information around him.

Xiao Qing could clearly sense that most of these mercenaries were only at the Dou Zhe level, and even those few with slightly stronger auras were only high-star Dou Zhes.

With his current strength, he could suppress everything in Qingshan Town in an instant!

"It seems I still have to go into the Monster Mountain Range to train and fight against high-level monsters."

Xiao Qing began to ponder. Although he knew there weren't many strong experts in Qingshan Town, he couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

At this moment, Xiao Qing's gaze swept over the mercenary groups' encampments, listening to the information about magical beasts, the acquisition of materials and medicinal herbs, and some scattered intelligence in the air.

Xiao Qing couldn't help but feel a faint sense of anticipation for the upcoming trials in the Monster Mountain Range.

This will be Xiao Qing's first real-world stage on his path of cultivation.

In the original story, not only is there a sixth-tier magical beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King, in this magical beast mountain range, but there also seems to be a seventh-tier transformed magical beast!

Currently, Xiao Qing needs to find a place to rest and inquire about the specific information regarding the Monster Mountain Range in recent months.

After glancing over a few fairly tidy-looking residences, Xiao Qing stepped forward, her figure blending into the vibrant, wild street scene of the town, a blend of darkness and lights.

Xiao Qing walked into an inn called "Tian Yuan Ju". The moment he entered, a smell mixed with the aroma of alcohol, roasted meat, and a faint musty smell hit him.

The hall was quite lively. Several rough wooden tables were filled with burly mercenaries, who were talking loudly about their thrilling experiences hunting magical beasts, or some rumors circulating in the streets.

The bright red lights illuminated the weathered faces.

Xiao Qing did not linger in the lobby, but went straight to the counter.

Behind the counter stood a slightly plump, shrewd-looking middle-aged shopkeeper, who was fiddling with an abacus.

"A superior room, somewhere quiet." Xiao Qing's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly pierced through the surrounding noise.

The shopkeeper looked up at the sound and sized up Xiao Qing.

The boy in front of me was dressed in clean and tidy clothes, though not luxurious. He had a youthful face but calm eyes. He was quite different from the usual down-on-his-luck adventurers or greenhorns going out for the first time. He had an indescribable and composed demeanor.

The shopkeeper, having seen countless people, judged that this young man probably had some background, and immediately put on a professional smile.

"Alright! You're in luck, sir. There's just one last top-class room left. It's quiet and elegant, and you're guaranteed to be undisturbed!" the innkeeper said enthusiastically.

"The room rate is five gold coins per day, including hot water for breakfast and dinner."

Five gold coins is a considerable expense for an ordinary family, but Xiao Qing did not haggle. He simply nodded and casually took out the corresponding amount of gold coins from his storage ring and placed them on the counter.

Xiao Qing had accumulated a considerable fortune through alchemy over the past year, so this expense was insignificant.

Seeing Xiao Qing's straightforwardness, and with that seemingly ordinary storage ring making the shopkeeper's gaze narrow slightly, his attitude became even more respectful.

"Waiter! Take this young master to room number two!" he called out loudly.

A quick-witted waiter rushed over, made a "please" gesture, and led Xiao Qing through the bustling lobby and up the wooden staircase to the second floor.

The second floor was indeed much quieter, with a wooden sign that read "Number Two in the Heavenly Class" hanging in front of a room at the end of the corridor.

The waiter pushed open the door, and the room was more spacious and tidy than Xiao Qing had expected. The windows were bright and the tables and chairs were all provided. Although the furnishings were simple, they were rare in this border town.

"Young master, please rest. If you need anything, please let us know!" The waiter said respectfully before leaving and gently closing the door behind him.

The moment the door closed, the hustle and bustle of the outside world seemed to be shut out.

Xiao Qing walked to the window and pushed it open. A cool breeze carrying the scent of the mountains and forests rushed in. From here, one could see the outline of the distant Monster Mountain Range, crouching like a giant beast in the night.

At this moment, the old doctor's voice rang in Xiao Qing's mind: "Hmm, this place is acceptable. Let's rest for the night and investigate the specific situation inside the mountain range tomorrow. The forces in Qingshan Town are quite complex."

"However, with your strength approaching that of a Battle Spirit, you're more than capable of sweeping everything aside in this Green Mountain Town!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing nodded, her gaze becoming calm.

This inn will be Xiao Qing's first temporary base during his training in the Monster Mountain Range.

But the real challenge has only just begun.

As night deepened, Qingshan Town was shrouded in a hazy mist, with only faint lights flickering in the distance.

Xiao Qing was currently sitting cross-legged on the bed in the inn's room, but his mind was not fully immersed in cultivation.

When I first arrived here, some memories from my past life involuntarily surfaced.

Xiao Qing recalled the description of that ill-fated girl in the original work, especially the impressive portrayal of her "most slender and delicate waist"!

"Little Fairy Doctor!"

The name flashed through Xiao Qing's mind.

Based on the timeline, she was probably only a seven or eight-year-old girl at this time. She should not have been stranded in Qingshan Town due to the cruel twist of fate, nor had she joined Wanyaozhai. Therefore, the title of "Little Fairy Doctor" was out of the question.

The awakening of the Calamity Poison Body will probably be several years from now.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Qing quickly shook his head.

Completely banish these slightly sentimental and premonition-laden thoughts from your mind.

Right now, the most important thing is not these events that have not yet happened, but improving one's own strength.

There is still a long time before the real storm begins, and Xiao Qing must seize every moment to become stronger.

Xiao Qing took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes.

The "Burning Technique" was quietly circulating within his body, drawing in the surrounding天地能量 (heaven and earth energy), which flowed into Xiao Qing's meridians and was refined into pure Dou Qi.

Xiao Qing's efficiency in absorbing and refining energy far surpasses that of ordinary people.

Outside the inn, the town's hustle and bustle gradually subsided, with only the occasional faint roars of beasts echoing from the direction of the Monster Mountain Range in the distance, foreshadowing both danger and opportunity in that area.

Inside the room, the young man was completely absorbed in his cultivation, his breath deep and drawn out, gathering strength for his upcoming journey to the Monster Mountain Range.