Chapter 84 Slightly Stronger Than an Extraordinary Person

On the riverbank, the two continued to fight, their movements never ceasing, only exchanging words when they were close together.

Qin Ming had previously said that he did not shoot Ning Siqi in the sky not because of their past friendship, but because of other people’s feelings, which is obviously not the truth.

If it were anyone else, he would have shot them all with an arrow long ago; he wouldn’t have said so much.

In fact, Ning Siqi was indeed frightened when he saw the flying mount hit by an arrow, and almost shouted out to tell him not to do it for real.

He only held back when he realized that Qin Ming only wanted him to fall into the mud pit.

“I’ve researched Xinyi Hall. People like Ge Qianxun are not worth the trouble of dying, so I asked him to take action,” Ning Siqi said.

Before coming here, he had already sent a message to Meng Xinghai, so Lao Ge was destined to be killed.

But he was still a little worried, so as the employer behind the scenes, he came to the scene in person.

“Among my old acquaintances, Zheng Maorong is the most ruthless. Although he won’t personally get involved, a single glance or hint from him will get someone to do things for him.” Ning Siqi warned him to keep an eye on certain people.

Qin Ming understood perfectly; he knew Zheng Maorong’s nature very well.

In the past, when Master Cui was drunk, he uttered the “truth” that Cui Chonghe had the potential to become an immortal and would be taken as a disciple by an old master who would be famous throughout the Night Fog World.

Qin Ming was therefore surrounded by admirers, and he wouldn’t be surprised if anything happened once that spotlight was gone.

Moreover, some people were already hostile towards him back then.

“One of my cousin Wang Caiwei’s cousins ​​is the most stupid.” Ning Siqi actually started cursing one of his distant cousins.

He whispered, “Zheng Maorong has a strong ulterior motive, subtly stirring things up with malicious intent. He might be trying to use you as a connection to eventually bring out the real Cui Chonghe from the secluded place. My short-sighted cousin, on the other hand, wants to personally hire someone to kill you, believing that eliminating you will completely erase your past with Wang Caiwei, leaving no trace. He’s definitely been bewitched and hasn’t considered that doing so would create even more problems later. Of course, he might also be utterly wicked and deliberately…”

Qin Ming listened attentively, trying to understand the various hidden details in order to deal with any potential troubles in the future.

“As long as I rush fast enough on the path of new life, these people and things are just some scenery along the way. They may be gone before I even have a chance to see them clearly,” Qin Ming said.

To thank Ning Siqi, he sent him back into the mud.

“There shouldn’t be any sparrows watching nearby!” Ning Siqi was a clean freak and couldn’t stand the filth.

“Your perception is insufficient,” Qin Ming said, then inquired with concern about his path to rebirth.

Ning Siqi said, “I have reached the limit of seven rebirths. My family has prepared a very high-level spiritual substance for me, but it still cannot enable me to be reborn for the eighth time.”

If he wants to advance further, he can only take a powerful medicine and step into the realm where the light of heaven shines outward.

Seven rebirths are the ultimate dream for others, but not enough for Ning Siqi. If he were to establish such a foundation and enter the level of Outer Saint, his prospects in the clan would be very uncertain.

Qin Ming frowned upon hearing this.

Ning Siqi said, “My father has taken me to visit the six major esoteric sects in the past year. One of the paths is very suitable for me. After the unified examinations in various places are over, I will be traveling far away. I don’t know when I will see you again, because that path often leads to special places and is close to certain special ‘phenomena’. So this trip is also to say goodbye to you.”

Qin Ming said with concern, “Secret religions ultimately involve dealing with terrifying creatures that are close to gods. Although it is a very powerful path, it is also very dangerous.”

Ning Siqi didn’t take it seriously, saying, “That would only attract the attention of those terrifying creatures after one has reached the summit. There’s nothing wrong with it in the early stages.”

Then he smiled and said, “In the future, if I have the chance to climb to the summit and be targeted by a god-like being, you’ll have to come and save me. From now on, you’ll have to fight tooth and nail. See you at the top then!”

“Alright, if you ever need anything in the future, just send a message.” Qin Ming nodded, then put him into the river.

Ning Siqi went ashore with a dark expression, and then reminded him one last time: “Even if you are a young superhuman now, you still need to be careful. There must be some in ancient families as well.”

“What you know isn’t all there is to it. I’m actually a bit stronger than other people my age with superhuman abilities,” Qin Ming admitted frankly, having previously held back.

Ning Siqi was immediately taken aback. Based on his understanding of his old friend, this “little bit” was definitely not simple; it was beyond the level of a young superhuman.

He cautioned, “Never be complacent. Those who transcend worldly concerns begin with the power of consciousness, using it to elevate themselves, while our path of rebirth is far too simple.”

As if remembering something, he said, “By the way, Li Qingyue has begun to shine in the Outer Realms. Hmm, Li Qingxu also seems to be extremely capable, making his teacher extremely satisfied. He said that it was just right for him to set foot in the Outer Realms at the age of 10, and there was no need to do it earlier. This is the greatest affirmation for him, and it also has a hidden meaning.”

“The competition in the Outer Realms is fierce,” Qin Ming said.

Ning Siqi said, “Of course, different sects are constantly vying for power. By the way, the atmosphere among the most outstanding disciples of the outside world has been tense lately. Many people are saying that they are competing for a legendary item. If they obtain it, they may be able to approach immortality in the future, which can affect their entire lives. On that path, a group of core disciples are actively preparing for battle, all wanting to get their hands on it. Some of our old friends will probably also be involved.”

“It sounds like their world is quite wonderful,” Qin Ming said with some emotion.

“There are other realms that are also magnificent, but you just haven’t had the chance to get close to them. You should join a powerful lineage or enter a special institution of higher learning to experience them firsthand. You need to study the secret texts in detail, and you also need to comprehend this world.”

In the end, Qin Ming carried Ning Siqi, who was covered in mud, into the city lord’s mansion. This seemingly troublesome person needed Meng Xinghai to “get rid of” her.

That’s not difficult at all; as long as the “acting” is convincing, it’ll be fine.

“Take care of yourself!”

“Take care, and we’ll meet at the summit!”

In the end, Ning Siqi left.

…

Inside the bronze incense burner, calming incense, which can extinguish restlessness and cleanse the mind of dust, is burning slowly.

Meng Xinghai sipped his tea and said, “You really surprised me. You defeated a veteran master with just a few blows and palm strikes, and that was after you held back.”

This time, Qin Ming didn’t adopt a humble or low-key approach, saying, “Ge Qianxun may be old, but he’s definitely not a master. By the way, Uncle Meng, he’s a gold thief.”

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, “I have already had someone interrogate him.”

He looked at Qin Ming and asked, “At what level has your physical regeneration progressed?”

“I’ve been reborn four times, making me a bit stronger than the extraordinary individuals described in the books,” Qin Ming told him.

Meng Xinghai stood up abruptly; this information left him deeply disturbed.

He looked Qin Ming up and down carefully, and finally laughed, “It’s a pity I don’t have a daughter.”

Qin Ming chuckled as well.

Meng Xinghai sighed, “Such talent is close to that of immortals, but it’s a pity that we can’t get close to immortals on our path. The things we cultivate are completely different from theirs.”

After his initial shock, he was deeply moved and said, “You really surprised me; you were even more outstanding than I imagined.”

He stood up and paced back and forth in the quaint living room, finally placing his hand on a large bronze cauldron and saying, “From now on, you should stop practicing those messy, low-level Heavenly Light Force techniques. I will find you a rather rare secret manual soon.”

Qin Ming realized that after demonstrating his value as a rare individual, Lao Meng indeed relied on him more and started making arrangements for him.

Meng Xinghai said, “Ordinary people don’t understand the newborn stage thoroughly, but ancient families know very well that it’s best not to have more than five physical mutations within a year, otherwise it will affect your future path.”

Qin Ming was taken aback. Was his plan for rapid rise going to be restricted?

Meng Xinghai asked, “You should have felt it. Each mutation brings numerous benefits, not to mention the feeling of returning to the womb. However, there will be some discomfort in the short term, requiring a period of adjustment. These are the accompanying side effects.”

“Uncle Meng, I don’t feel anything.” Qin Ming shook his head.

Meng Xinghai tapped the chime bell and said, “Your situation surpasses that of a young extraordinary person, and it’s not uncommon in ancient texts. I’ve seen a document that describes this condition, saying that you should be able to regenerate six times a year without any problems. Actually, you don’t need to rush. The regeneration stage is the fastest part of our journey, so don’t accelerate it any further.”

But Qin Ming felt that time was of the essence and he was unwilling to waste even a day.

He believed that he really had no problems. Other books mentioned that one should not casually integrate the Heavenly Light Force, but only if it is done correctly. However, the silk scroll encouraged it.

Most importantly, the silk manuscript does not mention that there can only be five or six births in a year.

Meng Xinghai said, “Don’t be impatient. Focus on quiet cultivation recently. I’ll have someone prepare some higher-grade spiritual substances for you…”

Qin Ming did not refute. Although he wanted to demonstrate his strength, he could not reveal certain core secrets.

He returned to the inn and took stock of his spoils.

Ge Qianxun’s package contained a total of 421 gold coins, which was quite an astonishing amount of wealth, but it was somewhat incongruous with his status as the head of a hall.

“This old guy definitely has more than one hideout.” Qin Ming was certain that as a gold thief, this person must frequently travel to distant strongholds. Most importantly, he had no family here.

Ge Qianxun had five books on him, three of which were for the new recruits of the Faith Hall to practice with, and they even contained some coded language, which Qin Ming didn’t take a liking to.

The fourth book records a hammer technique from the Sun family, but unfortunately it’s not very useful to Qin Ming anymore, as he has already mastered it completely.

“The Vajra Armor?” Qin Ming flipped through another ancient book that resonated with his spirit.

Bound in an unknown animal hide, it is clearly an old antique, quite worn, but the emotional impact it carries remains strong.

Without a doubt, it is the culmination of the hard work of our predecessors!

“A kind of hard skill that greatly increases defensive power and also allows for offense.” Qin Ming glanced through it and found that this skill was truly extraordinary.

No wonder Ge Qianxun was full of resentment. With this powerful skill in hand, he would have had no problem stepping into the realm of Outer Saint, but when he achieved minor success, his foundation was destroyed.

“If your body is swollen, it means you haven’t mastered the skill yet. When you reach a high level, you can ignore sword and blade strikes. Once you reach perfection, your body will look no different from an ordinary person.”

Qin Ming had a premonition that this technique was very powerful. He was very interested in it, so he concentrated his mind and completely immersed himself in it, resonating with the remaining emotions.

He saw an old man who ignored the overwhelming attack of the strange birds and casually slapped them, causing the mutated creatures to explode.

The scene shifts, and the old man smashes a massive, strange tortoise to pieces with his bare body.

Then, Qin Ming saw him fight a giant beast the size of a small mountain. His entire body burst with light, and he used his physical body as a weapon to crash into the beast’s body, passing through its heart.

“This is… really hard!” he exclaimed in surprise.

The old man looked extremely thin, but his body was as strong as steel, displaying a violent aesthetic as he charged around, and no monster could stop him.

During this time, Qin Ming left the inn once to quietly retrieve the secret manual that Ning Siqi had left for him.

“It’s extremely advanced. You can cultivate a special kind of’Separating Fire’ in the early stages, which is quite difficult. It’s best practiced in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall!” Qin Ming temporarily put it away. When he realized it, he knew it was a miraculous skill with immeasurable value.

In the following days, he devoted himself to practicing that hard skill.

The book contains only one Heavenly Light Force Technique—Vajra. Undoubtedly, it is a composite force technique, exceptionally powerful, and can be considered a wonderful protective art.

A few days later, Qin Ming tried it out. He swelled up like an inflatable balloon, as if the sunlight was flowing through him, supporting his muscles and skin.

“It’s only at a minor level, not enough to withstand powerful attacks, but it can slightly adjust my physique.” Qin Ming looked at himself in the mirror. With his efforts, his face had become rounder and his body had gained weight.

Two days later, after studying the terrain map of the mountains, he decided to go into the mountains alone.

Although Meng Xinghai told him not to rush and to wait, he always felt that time was of the essence and that he had to become stronger as soon as possible in order to survive better.

Ning Siqi also asked Cui Hao in the secluded land to send a message, saying that if Uncle Cui Qi came out, he should be able to change Qin Ming’s dangerous situation.

However, he did not place his hopes on others; his true source of confidence lay in his own rapid self-improvement.

Moreover, if Cui Hao doesn’t receive the letter or doesn’t leave the pass, his situation won’t change at all.

This time, Qin Ming put on makeup, added a beard, and wore loose clothes. This time, he didn’t carry the sledgehammer, but only the mutton-fat jade iron knife into the mountains.

In some areas of the mountains, fiery clouds filled the sky, creating a beautiful scene, as the fiery springs were fully revived and gushing forth.

In some areas, not only are the grass and trees sprouting, but flower buds are also about to bloom.

“Hmm, that thief?” Qin Ming had no interest in appreciating the scenery. Not long after entering the mountain, he saw a man in gray who had stolen the snow lotus from him, Xu Sheng, and Sister Fenfang last time.

With a whoosh, he gave chase.

The man in gray was very alert. He sensed something immediately, turned around, and disappeared into the forest. He was extremely familiar with the mountains and could easily turn left and right.

When Qin Ming chased the beast to a lake area, he spotted a strange beast in the distance. It was purple and seemed to have just emerged from a steaming lake, gazing at its reflection in the water, admiring its own beauty.

“Aren’t Purple Lightning Beasts rare and unusual? How come I’ve encountered two in a row lately? Has this species become overpopulated?”

Qin Ming moved with lightning speed, rushing over from behind and straddling the alien creature.

“You’re temporarily conscripted. Hurry up and go chase after someone for me!”

The Purple Lightning Beast, which has now undergone four mutations, was originally enjoying a soak in the hot spring, but now it’s feeling terrible. This isn’t the first time it’s heard this accent!