Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Pill Devouring, I am the True Path of the Tang Sect

A poisonous barrier resembling snake scales appeared on Qin Qi's neck, blocking Tang Shiying's second attack. He smiled and spoke.

"No wonder Jiaren said you have great talent, you really do have great talent."

"The move I just used is called 'Green Dragon in the Sleeve,' an assassination sword technique that I developed when I was over fifty years old, based on the Tang Clan's martial arts."

"A knife doesn't necessarily have to be swung to cut someone, as long as you have good enough control over your arm muscles and Qi."

"They could kill someone with a simple step, a handshake, or even a tickle."

Tang Shiying began to explain the "Hidden Dragon in the Sleeve" technique he had developed, the most important aspects of which were concealing and drawing the knife.

Tang Shiying saw that the knife was hidden in his sleeve, but he rolled up his sleeve and showed it to Qin Qi.

Qin Qi still couldn't find the knife, but in the blink of an eye, the knife reappeared.

It's like Tang Shiying has a storage space; when he sheathes his sword, he's hiding it in that space.

[Ding! You have received instruction from private tutor Tang Shiying. Credits +10]

[Ding! You have received instruction from private tutor Tang Shiying. Credits +10]

The New Year finally passed, but it was Tang Shiying and Tang Jiaren who celebrated it.

"Uncle Ying, let me toast you."

"Jiaren, you're being too polite. Let's drink together, let's drink together."

The two old men ate dumplings and drank wine, reminiscing as they watched Qin Qi forge a sword.

It was like watching one's children and grandchildren perform; they drank with great joy.

"I...didn't I say I was taking a break and not training today? Why am I practicing swordsmanship again?"

Qin Qi was stunned for a moment. He suddenly remembered that he had planned to take a vacation.

"Why are you moving slowly? The key to this move is speed. You need to build up your strength in advance and then unleash it instantly."

"Don't hesitate for a second, keep practicing."

Tang Shiying spoke with a stern face.

"Oh."

Qin Qi felt that choosing to summon his teacher today was a mistake; he should have celebrated the New Year first!

[Ding! Private tutor Tang Shiying's approval rating has increased to 30%]

Chapter 61 The Strange Tastes of Dugu Bo, and the Contrasting Character of Dugu Yan!

Three months passed in the blink of an eye. Qin Qi finished his job as a pig butcher and, under the guidance of Tang Jiaren and Tang Shiying, he returned to his hometown.

He went to work at the hotel with the highest foot traffic in Nottingham, partly to earn money and partly to hone his skills.

The hotel has a lot of foot traffic, and people come and go without any regularity. Working as a waiter here can help you practice your walking skills.

While entertaining guests, one can practice the Tang Sect's Observation Technique and also hone one's stealth abilities.

According to Tang Shiying, the ultimate goal of this stage of learning was for Qin Qi to perfectly integrate into the community.

The traces of cultivation on one's body must be completely hidden.

At first, Qin Qi felt quite relaxed, after all, they were just a group of ordinary people.

But one time when someone came to eat, when Qin Qi served the dishes, the person could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary person.

Since then, Qin Qi has come to fully understand that hiding one's talents and pretending to be an ordinary person is also a very difficult thing.

"Waiter, give me one serving of King Cobra with Pork Slices, and another serving of Poison Spider with Sweet and Sour Pork."

An old man with emerald green hair and beard, and eyes that shone with green light, led a little girl into the hotel.

He found a place to sit down, then called Qin Qi over and tossed him a king cobra and several poisonous spiders.

"Good guy!"

Qin Qi looked at the poisonous snake and spider that were thrown at him and pretended to be a normal person who was afraid of poisonous creatures.

But his hands quietly grabbed the venomous snake and the several venomous spiders.

"Grandpa, you can't eat poison anymore, it's bad for your health."

"Waiter, you don't need to listen to my grandfather. Just bring out all your signature dishes."

A girl with equally emerald green hair walked up to Qin Qi and took the poisonous snake and spider off her feet.

"Don't be afraid, the spider is dead, and my grandfather has gagged the snake."

"It can't hurt you."

The girl took out a gold soul coin and tossed it to Qin Qi: "This is a tip for you, as compensation for scaring you."

"Thank you, I'll go prepare it right away."

Qin Qi turned and walked away. He recognized the two people: the old man was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, and the girl should be Dugu Yan.

These two are so easy to recognize; their hair, which has changed color due to the poison, is unique in the Douluo Continent.

But Dugu Yan is too gentle! Is this the crazy woman she'll become in the future?!

"Yanyan, as the saying goes, 'Practice makes perfect, and poison makes perfect.' If you want to become stronger, you have to practice diligently at all times."

Dugu Bo spoke up.

"Alright, alright, I understand. Grandpa, please have some tea first."

Dugu Yan very obediently poured Dugu Bo a cup of tea, then held it to his lips and said in a coquettish tone.

Before long, the food was served, and Dugu Yan kept putting food on Dugu Bo's plate.

"Yanyan, don't just give it to me, you should eat some too."

Dugu Bo showed a gratified expression. Having such a good granddaughter made his life worthwhile.

But the next second, Dugu Bo's eyes dimmed as he thought of his son.

"I'm so damn stupid!"

Dugu Bo couldn't help but clench his fists secretly. He had spent his whole life playing with poison and considered himself the best in the world.

But in the end, the disaster affected his descendants; his son was poisoned to death, and his granddaughter was also poisoned.

But he was completely helpless.

When Qin Qi came over to serve the last dish, he astutely used the Tang Sect's Guanyin Temple to capture Dugu Bo's emotions.

"Is this feeling... of blaming oneself because one's granddaughter is so filial?"

Qin Qi has improved his ability to read people's expressions and moods quite a bit during this period of study, although he still hasn't reached the level of mind-reading that Tang Jiaren mentioned.

But when he meets someone, he can roughly tell what they are thinking just by looking at them.

Before we knew it, it was evening.

Qin Qi didn't go back to the academy for dinner; instead, he went directly to the hotel kitchen, where the head chef was the butcher's brother.

Out of respect for the butcher, the head chef would always prepare some food for Qin Qi.

While Qin Qi was eating, Dugu Bo suddenly walked in from outside, holding a poisonous snake and a poisonous spider in his hands.

"Chef, prepare these for me. Make the snake meat into braised pork slices and the spider into sweet and sour pork."

"After you're done, bring me a bottle of wine, the good kind, not some watered-down stuff."

After entering the kitchen, Dugu Bo saw the head chef, threw the ingredients over to him, and said.

"This guest, your granddaughter told you not to eat these things."

Qin Qi looked at Dugu Bo and spoke.

"If Yan Yan doesn't know, it's the same as me not eating. Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and make it for me. I've been craving this for so long."

After hearing Qin Qi's words, Dugu Bo decided not to go out to eat and instead grabbed a stool to eat in the kitchen.

To avoid being discovered by Dugu Yan.

"This...sir, I know how to make braised pork slices and sweet and sour pork, but I've never made this before."

The chef looked at the still writhing venomous snake and the motionless poisonous spider in his hands, and a look of fear crossed his face.

Who would be so kind as to use these things to cook? Could the food made from such things even be eaten?

Moreover, he didn't dare to make a move; if he got bitten, he'd be finished!

"As expected of a small hotel in a small city, it can't even do this much."

Dugu Bo frowned in dissatisfaction. He had recently hunted for his third spirit ring with Dugu Yan.

He tried several restaurants along the way, but none of them knew how to make it; he was really craving it.

"I'm so sorry, sir, we don't make this here."

The head chef kept apologizing.

"Well, sir, if you don't mind, how about I give it a try?"

Qin Qi looked at the poisonous snake and spider, and to be honest, he was a little curious about what these things would taste like.

"Oh, are you sure you can do it?"

Dugu Bo looked at Qin Qi. Although Qin Qi was only seven years old at the time, he was well-developed and already looked like an eight or nine-year-old child.

"It should work, I've never done it before."

"If it's not done well, I'll compensate you for the cost of the materials, okay?"

Qin Qi didn't want to get close to Dugu Bo. This man was very wary, and it would be dangerous for him to suddenly tell him that he could cure his poison.

You're lucky Dugu Bo didn't poison you, and besides, he didn't really need Dugu Bo's medicinal herbs.

Those medicinal herbs are too old and too potent. With Qin Qi's current physique, he wouldn't be able to absorb all of their effects, which would be a complete waste.

His current statement is clearly driven by a bit of greed.

"Alright, this thing isn't worth much anyway. If you're willing to go for it, then give it a try."

Dugu Bo looked at Qin Qi and casually spoke.