Skill Inheritance

"Run! That kid has a Magic Tool!"

"Ah—"

"What kind of Magic Tool is this? Its destructive power is too great!"

The surviving soldiers scattered in terror after witnessing the Desert Eagle's terrifying power. Qin Jun calmly said, "Daji, throw them all over here!"

"Alright, Master."

Daji replied with a coquettish laugh. Then, like the alluring shadow of a fallen immortal, she swiftly flew toward the opposite shore. Qin Jun stopped firing as well. Soon, Daji threw over the first soldier. While he was still in midair, Qin Jun raised his hand and fired three shots in succession, killing the soldier before he hit the ground.

My marksmanship is still too poor!

Qin Jun thought regretfully. If his shooting were better, he could have killed each of them with a single shot.

Fortunately, he had plenty of True Qi. Firing hundreds of shots would not be a problem!

And so, Daji tossed soldiers over one after another, while Qin Jun took the opportunity to practice his marksmanship. In less than a minute, every soldier had died beneath the Desert Eagle's True Qi bullets. Unfortunately, Qin Jun was still a little short of the Experience Points needed for Upgrading.

Still, judging by the numbers, the Experience Points required for the Qi Refining Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm were not too many. Perhaps after breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, the required Experience Points would become an enormous amount.

Qin Jun was quite satisfied with that.

Chang Hao and Chang Qianqian stared in stunned silence. These soldiers were not particularly powerful, but they were still cultivators at the Qi Refining Realm. Even if the two of them joined forces, they could not have repelled every soldier. Yet before Qin Jun and Daji, those soldiers had seemed so weak!

They understood that Daji was simply too powerful, and the Magic Tool in Qin Jun's hand was undoubtedly of an extremely high grade!

"Alright, you can leave now!"

Qin Jun turned around, smiling at Chang Hao and Chang Qianqian as he played with the Desert Eagle. The silver gun body reflected a cold gleam beneath the moonlight, making both their hearts skip a beat.

"Can you take us back to the Xuanling Sect?" Chang Qianqian asked, putting on a pitiful expression. She truly had nowhere else to turn.

She had left the sect for training, originally thinking that with Chang Hao protecting her, she could enjoy herself along the way. But things had gone badly from the start. Less than three days after leaving the sect, she had been captured by Xiahou En. If not for an enemy appearing midway, Chang Qianqian would already have fallen into Xiahou En's clutches.

Later, she and Chang Hao found an opportunity to escape. They had been fleeing for two days, yet Xiahou En had taken a fancy to her beauty and continued pursuing them relentlessly. During that time, she had even sprained her ankle.

Now, Chang Hao alone could not get her back to the sect. He had been injured by Xiahou En, and his current strength was equivalent to the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. Crossing the wilderness and one city after another would be extremely difficult. On top of that, Chang Qianqian's beauty would easily attract unwanted attention along the way.

So now, she could only rely on Qin Jun and Daji.

Chang Hao pursed his lips in anger, but he did not dare put on a brave front. He knew his own injuries best. He looked fine, but his spleen had suffered a severe blow and would require a long time to recover.

"Are you dreaming?" Qin Jun looked at Chang Qianqian as though she were an idiot. Why should I take you back?

I'm not your backup Senior Disciple Brother!

"Once we return to the sect, I'll have my father reward you!" Chang Qianqian said anxiously, tears nearly spilling from her eyes.

You make it sound like your father is such a big deal!

Qin Jun rolled his eyes and was about to refuse when the system's notification sounded. "Ding! Side Quest triggered: Escort Chang Qianqian back to the Xuanling Sect. Quest reward: 5,000 Experience Points!"

Five thousand Experience Points!

How many Qi Refining Realm cultivators would he have to kill to get that much?

Qin Jun immediately changed his tune. Patting his chest, he declared righteously, "No problem. Protecting the weak is everyone's responsibility!"

Chang Qianqian's eyes widened at once. Tears still clung to her long lashes, and her little mouth hung slightly open. Her dazed expression was rather adorable.

Daji and Chang Hao could not help looking at Qin Jun in surprise as well.

His tone had been impatient just moments ago, yet he immediately changed his attitude in the next sentence.

"Really?" Chang Qianqian asked timidly. She was afraid Qin Jun was playing with her.

"Really!" Qin Jun nodded earnestly, then asked inwardly, "Why did this trigger a Side Quest?"

"The other party's desire for your help was intense enough to trigger the Side Quest."

"Furthermore, since this is the first Side Quest triggered by another person, completing it will activate Skill Inheritance Mode!"

Skill Inheritance Mode?

Qin Jun's curiosity was immediately stirred. The system patiently explained, "Skills are a general term for cultivation arts, spells, and divine abilities. The host may randomly draw a Skill Inheritance from gods and demons. The range is limitless. Once drawn, the skill will be directly imparted into the host's mind. The host need only practice it slightly before being able to wield it freely."

"Of course, if you draw an overly powerful skill while your cultivation realm is too low, the destructive power you can display may be less than ideal."

Qin Jun came to a realization, and a trace of anticipation rose within him.

Although he had reached the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, he had very few offensive methods. As for cultivation arts, he only had one common Qi Refining Art. In other words, without a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation art, he could forget about improving any further.

Fortunately, he had the Mythological System!

Kill monsters and level up!

"Master, let's rest here tonight," Daji suggested. With Chang Hao and Chang Qianqian joining them, she could no longer carry Qin Jun directly across the wilderness.

"Yes, let's rest by the lake," Chang Qianqian quickly agreed. She had sprained her ankle, and walking was agonizing, so naturally she wanted to rest for the night.

Qin Jun naturally had no objection, though a hint of indignation rose in his heart. What two clingy tagalongs.

With that thought, Qin Jun headed straight for the lake. After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the impurities in his body had been forced out through his pores, leaving him sticky and extremely uncomfortable.

After seeing Qin Jun enter the lake, Daji smiled sweetly and placed a set of Imperial Guard clothing from her waist beside the shore.

"Big Sister, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Chang Qianqian moved closer and asked pitifully. Fleeing with Chang Hao these past nights had kept her tense even while sleeping, for she feared Chang Hao might harbor ill intentions. Fortunately, Chang Hao had not yet torn off his hypocritical mask.

In Chang Hao's eyes, Chang Qianqian would marry him sooner or later. Acting rashly now would only ruin his greater plans.

His goal was the entire Xuanling Sect!

Chang Hao silently walked beneath a large tree to cultivate and tend to his injuries.

After bathing, Qin Jun emerged from the lake feeling refreshed, dragging his soaked prison clothes ashore. He then took the Imperial Guard clothing into the woods to change.

Once dressed in the Imperial Guard uniform, Qin Jun seemed like a different person. His features were handsome, and his wet hair instead added a touch of wicked charm. As she watched him approach, Chang Qianqian slightly parted her lips.

I didn't expect this guy to have such a handsome face.

At the very least, he was no worse-looking than Chang Hao.

He had even become more refined than Chang Hao after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Especially those bright, spirited eyes beneath his sword-like brows—they made Chang Qianqian's little face flush.

Of course, it was all based on Qin Jun's earlier display of strength. Otherwise, no matter how handsome he was, he could not have attracted Chang Qianqian.

"Daji, I'm scared."

Qin Jun shamelessly sidled up to Daji and pretended to be afraid, making Chang Qianqian curse him inwardly for being shameless.