The Art of Pretending to Be a Pig to Eat the Tiger! (Please Favorite!)

"System, check personal information!"

Fellow Angler: Jiang Qianhai

Gender: Male

Age: Six

Power System: Battle Qi (Main Cultivation), Soul Power

Power Level: Dou Grandmaster Nine Stars, Level 5 Soul Scholar.

Experience: 0

Cultivation Method: Flame Mantra (Profound High-Rank) (Bone Spirit Cold Fire Devoured) (30 Experience/Minute)

Skills: Exploding Step (Profound Middle-Rank), Eight Extremities Collapse (Profound High-Rank), Aura Concealment Art

Items: Soul Beast Repellent (Remaining Countdown: One Year), Red Flower Oil (Enhanced Version), "Battle Through the Heavens"

"Still a Dou Grandmaster."

Jiang Qianhai felt somewhat helpless. It had already been over half a month, yet he was still a Dou Grandmaster. However, Heavenly Flames were truly too difficult to obtain. Even if he wanted to upgrade the Flame Mantra, he had no way to do so.

Once he reached Dou Ling, he would be able to condense Battle Qi into objects. By then, he would directly activate more than ten Fishing Rods. He refused to believe that he would still have an Empty Catch after that.

As for the Aura Concealment Art, he had obtained it from today's settlement. The four levels of Soul Power he had gained had also come from the settlements on several days over the past half month.

"Qianhai..."

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly poked her head out from the bed, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"What's wrong, Zhu Zhuqing?"

"I... have to leave tomorrow."

"Because of the person who came looking for you around dinnertime?"

"How did you know?" Zhu Zhuqing blinked. "Yes, that person is my father. He came to take me away."

"Your father didn't conceal his movements. It would be strange if I couldn't notice him." Jiang Qianhai rested his head on his folded arms. "But that makes sense. The Junior Soul Master Academy is about to start classes too. You really should leave."

"What? You can't bear to part with me?"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded lightly. "Yes. I don't like that family."

"Can you tell me why?"

Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment, then told him everything.

This included the rules between the Zhu Family and the imperial family, as well as that cruel system of competition.

After listening, Jiang Qianhai asked hesitantly, "Have you wanted to resist your Sister since you were little?"

"Of course. Zhu Zhuyun is a venomous woman. She's always targeted me, so of course I have to resist her."

The hatred on Zhu Zhuqing's face was plainly visible when she mentioned Zhu Zhuyun.

"But have you ever considered that it was precisely because of your attitude and talent that your Sister attacked you right after you awakened your Martial Soul?"

"She sensed a hint of threat from you, so she wanted to eliminate you as a threat?"

Zhu Zhuqing's mind froze when she heard this.

"Maybe... that's the case."

Maybe? That was completely the reason, wasn't it?

"What should I do?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jiang Qianhai pleadingly. Since Qianhai had seen through the problem, he must have a way to solve it, right?

Jiang Qianhai pondered for a moment, then clapped his hands.

"Do you remember 'putting out the fire'?"

"There's a saying: 'Pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger.' In other words, hide your abilities."

"And this time, you just happened to suffer a massive blow. Isn't this the perfect opportunity?"

"An opportunity?" Zhu Zhuqing fell into thought. "Do I have to pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger too?"

"The key is to conceal your abilities. If you have ten parts of ability, reveal only three and keep the remaining seven as trump cards. That's what it means."

"In my view, things can develop like this: You suffer a life-or-death crisis and your mind is shaken. From then on, you become dispirited, your Soul Power improves slowly, and you even instinctively avoid your Sister whenever you see her, developing a shadow in your heart."

"Your Soul Power will progress extremely slowly in the future as well."

"That will make others think you've become useless, and naturally, you'll no longer pose a threat to your Sister."

"Although your Sister may be suspicious at first, once enough time passes, she'll have no choice but to believe it."

Zhu Zhuqing was tempted, but she quickly thought of a difficult point.

"But won't my Soul Power Level be exposed as soon as it's checked? Besides, I won't be able to go out and hunt for Spirit Rings like this. Wouldn't that mean I truly couldn't become stronger?"

"Don't you still have me? Next, I'll teach you a Cultivation Method called the Aura Concealment Method. This method can conceal your Soul Power Level. It's best to use it after obtaining your first Spirit Ring. More importantly, even if you don't obtain Spirit Rings, the Soul Power you cultivate after reaching Level 20 will continue accumulating until you obtain a Spirit Ring, at which point it will all be released at once."

"Really!" Zhu Zhuqing was overjoyed.

"Of course. This conclusion was researched by Spirit Hall and only spread later. You can rest easy."

"Qianhai, there's actually no need to explain. I believe you!"

Looking at the light shining in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, Jiang Qianhai smiled faintly. "Come, I'll teach you the Aura Concealment Art."

"Okay!"

The night passed. Zhu Zhuqing stayed awake the entire night, cultivating the Aura Concealment Art. The Aura Concealment Art was not profound, and after only a few hours, Zhu Zhuqing had already entered the beginner stage.

She could wait until the future to learn the deeper aspects. It wasn't as if she lacked time. Learning it for now was enough.

At dawn, after ending her cultivation, Zhu Zhuqing was overjoyed as she felt the effects brought by the Aura Concealment Art.

The function of the Aura Concealment Art was to hide part of the power Within the Body while revealing only the portion she wanted to expose. This way, even a Soul Power Crystal would be unable to detect her true Soul Power Level!

"Thank you, Qianhai."

Zhu Zhuqing poked her head out from the bed again, then quickly pecked Jiang Qianhai on the cheek.

She immediately retreated beneath the covers, leaving only her flushed forehead exposed, making her look just like a tomato.

Jiang Qianhai touched the spot where she had kissed him and began pondering a question.

Does this count as me abducting a little girl?

Regarding this question, Jiang Qianhai admitted that he wasn't sure either.

It probably... didn't count, right?

At most, it counted as his personal charisma.

Yes, personal charisma!

Knowing that Zhu Zhuqing was embarrassed, Jiang Qianhai simply chuckled and let the matter pass.

......

Around noon, Zhu Zhuqing was about to leave. Before parting, Zhu Zhuqing gave Jiang Qianhai a huge hug.

Jiang Qianhai transmitted to her the grievances and prejudice she might suffer in the future, but Zhu Zhuqing's gaze remained firm.

She had even faced death before. How could she be afraid of the gossip of those people she didn't care about?

Thinking that they might not see each other again for a long time, Jiang Qianhai gave Zhu Zhuqing the only thing he had that could compare to a miraculous elixir—the Red Flower Oil.

Although using Red Flower Oil as a parting gift was somewhat strange, Zhu Zhuqing still carefully put it away.

"I'll definitely come back!"

Zhu Zhuqing's thought was that as long as she successfully pretended to be a pig, Zhu Zhuyun would ease up on targeting her. She would always have a chance to return during the next six years, perhaps during one of the holidays.

Jiang Qianhai also understood what she meant. He nodded slightly and waved goodbye to her.

Watching Zhu Zhuqing gradually disappear into the distance, Jiang Qianhai also developed the thought of leaving.

Only after sensing that Zhu Zhuqing had been taken away did Jiang Qianhai turn and return home. He was also preparing to go out for a walk.

His primary goal was to find new fishing spots. It was time to fish for some Soul Beasts too!

That evening, Jiang Qianhai bid farewell to his Parents. The next day, he packed his luggage and headed for the nearest town.

There, he intended to buy a map of the Star Luo Empire and then travel through all its major rivers and lakes!

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