Rebellious Old Servant: From Gatekeeper to Immortal Emperor

Perhaps because he had gained a mortal body, Qin Xiao found that not only had his physical strength increased, but his attention had also become sharper.

While he was enjoying his meal, he vaguely sensed that his apprentice was watching him from the side.

"Strange, Huang Yue isn't complaining that I'm in his way and wishing I'd leave, so why is he watching me eat today?"

Qin Xiao was puzzled.

Suddenly, a message appeared on the goddess painting:

The chronic poison, which had entered the body through the blood-corroding agent, has been eliminated.

"The food is poisoned!"

Qin Xiao's pupils suddenly contracted, and he was instantly filled with shock and anger.

In an instant, he realized what was happening.

That bastard Huang Yue is trying to get himself killed!

No wonder, this cheap apprentice usually finds him annoying, but today he kept staring at him while he ate.

They were afraid he hadn't swallowed the poison.

"You bastard, what have I done to wrong you that you poisoned me!"

Qin Xiao was shocked and angry, but on the surface he remained calm and pretended not to notice anything, and ate all the food.

With the Goddess's painting here, what is a mere Blood-Eating Powder?

In fact, after acquiring the Copper Skin and Iron Bones, Qin Xiao's physical strength also increased dramatically, far surpassing his peak physical strength during his prime.

Qin Xiao was confident that he could beat Huang Yue with one hand.

However, he was unsure whether Huang Yue had a second steward involved.

If the second steward were to take sides, and Qin Xiao were to actually take action against Huang Yue, the second steward would find a reason to suppress and target him, or even punish him.

After all, Huang Yue was personally assigned to Qin Xiao as his apprentice by the second steward. Qin Xiao had a strong premonition that Huang Yue poisoned him, most likely at the behest of the second steward.

"You bastard, I'll let you live a few more days for now."

Qin Xiao gritted his teeth, his heart filled with murderous intent. If it weren't for the Goddess Diagram, he would have definitely died if he had been poisoned by this drug.

Since you've already attacked him, don't blame him for seeking revenge later.

This incident also made Qin Xiao even more eager to learn martial arts.

Without force, one's life can only depend on the mercy of others.

Even when oppressed, they could only endure the humiliation in silence.

This feeling was so terrible that Qin Xiao wanted to take control of his own destiny even more.

"Old Lin said he has a set of health-preserving exercises called Five Animal Frolics, which he can teach me."

Qin Xiao's eyes gleamed, shining brightly.

Old Lin was a martial arts guard in the Su family. He was ten years younger than Qin Xiao, but his status was much higher.

When he was young, Qin Xiao had saved the life of Lin Huyuan, and as a result, they became very close. Lin Huyuan was even willing to teach Qin Xiao his family's secret martial arts techniques.

This shows the close relationship between Qin Xiao and Lin Huyuan.

Previously, Qin Xiao knew that learning the Five Animal Frolics would be a waste of his time, so he didn't learn it. But now that he had the opportunity, Qin Xiao naturally changed his mind.

They ate and drank their fill.

Qin Xiao pretended nothing had happened and sent Huang Yue away.

He crawled under the bed, took out the fine wine he had prepared for his 70th birthday, and headed straight for Old Lin's residence.

As a martial artist, Old Lin's residence was much higher than that of servants like Qin Xiao; it was a secluded courtyard with beautiful scenery.

Even outside Black Mountain City, such a small courtyard is not something an ordinary person can afford to live in.

This shows the special status of martial artists; even the Su family dared not neglect them.

Looking at the small courtyard in front of him, Qin Xiao's eyes were filled with longing.

He never dared to dream of living in a courtyard like this before, but he knew that it wouldn't be long before he could live in such a place.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Xiao stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"They're here."

A moment later, a soft, girlish voice came from inside.

The door creaked open, revealing a delicate, fair, and pretty face.

Upon seeing Qin Xiao, the girl's eyes lit up, and a sweet smile appeared on her pretty face: "Grandpa Qin, what brings you here?"

"Xiao Xian," Qin Xiao said with a smile.

The girl in front of him was Old Lin's only daughter. She was beautiful, slender, and well-behaved. She always treated Qin Xiao with great respect.

Compared to the eldest and second young ladies not long ago, Lin Xiaoxian in front of him was like a little angel in Qin Xiao's eyes.

Qin Xiao had no children, but he always regarded Xiao Xian as his own granddaughter.

Who would have thought that at this moment—

Qin Xiao suddenly sensed that the image of the goddess in his mind suddenly shone brightly.

A line of handwriting was revealed:

"A beauty of exceptional quality has been found. This woman possesses a superior mortal body and a phantom spirit body. Cultivating with her will reward you with a painting of a goddess!"

Qin Xiao's expression changed slightly, and he was suddenly taken aback.

Looking at the innocent-looking girl in the white dress before me, I could hardly believe it.

Xiao Xian actually possesses a superior mortal body, which is even more outstanding than the Second Miss's aptitude. How is this possible!

But no matter how shocked he was, Qin Xiao knew that the Goddess Painting would not deceive him.

Clearly, this girl whom Qin Xiao had watched grow up was truly a peerless genius.

Thinking of this, Qin Xiao couldn't help but feel gratified for Xiao Xian.

However, upon seeing the notification from the portrait of the beauty, Qin Xiao was so angry he wanted to curse.

"Damn it, what nonsense is this lousy picture spouting? I've watched Xiaoxian grow up and always treated her like my own granddaughter. How could I possibly have such thoughts about her—if I had such thoughts about Xiaoxian, wouldn't I be worse than a beast? This lousy picture is truly not speaking human language."

Qin Xiao was indeed shocked by Lin Xiaoxian's aptitude, knowing that he would gain tremendous benefits from cultivating with her.

But how could he be so shameless? No matter what, he could never have feelings for a girl he'd watched grow up.

"Grandpa Qin, what's wrong?"

Seemingly sensing Qin Xiao's odd behavior, Lin Xiaoxian looked at him with her big, watery eyes, full of concern.

Feeling the girl's trust and care for him, Qin Xiao cursed inwardly that the goddess painting was inhuman, saying anything she shouldn't have.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Xiao quickly changed the subject, shaking the wine jug in his hand: "I need to talk to your father. Is Old Lin home?"

"Then you're a bit too late. Father was recently sent to the mines by the family, and I heard he'll be gone for several days." Lin Xiaoxian looked regretful, then added, "Grandpa Qin, what brings you to see Father? I'll tell him as soon as he gets back."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing that Old Lin had gone on a mission, Qin Xiao was immediately disappointed, and then helplessly said to Lin Xiaoxian:

"It's nothing serious. I'm here to learn the Five Animal Frolics from Lao Lin. Lao Lin has been urging me to practice it. I thought about it and decided to learn it. Even if it doesn't prolong my life, at least it will help me exercise and prevent illness in the future."

This is bad. Old Lin is on a mission and we don't know when he'll be back. Qin Xiao is under immense pressure and can't wait that long.

No matter how disappointed he was, Qin Xiao didn't show it to Xiao Xian, so as not to worry her.

"So it's the Five Animal Frolics."

Lin Xiaoxian chuckled, then looked at Qin Xiao eagerly, "Grandpa Qin, I also know the Five Animal Frolics. You don't need my father to be here; I can teach you."

"You?" Qin Xiao looked at Lin Xiaoxian suspiciously.

"Grandpa Qin, what do you mean by this?"

Lin Xiaoxian immediately puffed out her cheeks and said angrily, "Father said I've already mastered the Five Animal Frolics, do you doubt that I can't teach you?"

"No, I have to teach you today!"

As she spoke, Lin Xiaoxian grabbed Qin Xiao's sleeve and pulled him toward the courtyard.

Before Qin Xiao could say anything, he suddenly froze, because just as Lin Xiaoxian grabbed his hand...

The goddess painting began to faintly emit a light.

Then, a message flooded into Qin Xiao's mind:

"If you stay within a three-zhang radius of this woman for half an hour, you can absorb a strand of her beauty aura."