Lecturing to Repay Debt

It's easy to talk about compensation, but hard to pay. He was completely broke now, having just been cleaned out by the Scripture Repository.

If he were still the third young master of the Marquis's Estate, he could of course write a letter asking the estate for "supplies." But now and in the future, he had to rely on himself.

As he spoke, he reached out, and the big black cat Yuanbao at his feet immediately understood, jumping up a little excitedly and landing in his arms.

He picked up Yuanbao and parted its black fur, revealing a clear penetrating wound. It entered from its back and exited from its side, the wound not fully healed, oozing a foul-smelling, cold, poisonous blood.

Besides this, there seemed to be a cold aura within Yuanbao. He couldn't figure it out right now and planned to take a good look after returning to his room.

Yin Xunshan's White Bone Nail was quite malevolent. It was a miracle Yuanbao survived.

"You poor cat. You must have been hit by a cold, poisonous artifact, and the yin poison is entwined. If you don't remove it soon, it will leave a root of illness."

Zhao Keyi stood gracefully on a smooth river stone. As the breeze blew, her figure became even more graceful. She saw Li Qingyun examining the big black cat's wound, and a trace of pity and sympathy finally appeared in her sharp, bright eyes.

"How about this? Since you're temporarily short on funds, I have a suggestion. I've also tried to cultivate the Lightning Method, but I couldn't grasp the essentials. Even with the Daoist Master's explanation, I didn't gain much.

Why don't you, junior brother, explain your insights and experiences in comprehending and casting spells? As long as it inspires me, it will be equivalent to compensation..."

Li Qingyun's heart leaped at this. He nodded gently and agreed, "Okay."

"Good, let's go sit at my wooden hut!"

Zhao Keyi was also happy to see him agree, and a smile appeared on her face for the first time.

The wooden hut in the valley was clean and refreshing.

The two sat cross-legged, one speaking eloquently, the other listening attentively, occasionally interjecting with questions.

The fresh mountain breeze, carrying the moisture of the stream, playfully blew into the house, ruffling the clothes and hair of the young man and woman inside. For a moment, there was an indescribable leisurely comfort.

Li Qingyun's understanding, gained from observing the dark curtain behind the mysterious Daoist effigy in his mind, was naturally extraordinary. His insights into the Thunder Seal technique were clearly far beyond that of this Senior Sister Zhao.

While explaining, he gently stroked Yuanbao, who was by his leg, and secretly channeled Mana to dispel the yin poison entwining Yuanbao's wound, promoting healing.

The Mana, carrying a hint of lightning, had a strong restraining effect on the wound's yin poison. By the time he repeated the explanation of the Thunder Seal method for the third time, Yuanbao's condition had improved significantly, its cat eyes much more spirited.

By now, it was getting dark, and the tranquil valley was shrouded in the night.

"Senior Sister Zhao, I think you've learned enough. It's getting late, I'll bother you again next time!"

Li Qingyun looked at the night and proactively proposed to leave.

Although he also enjoyed the atmosphere of the valley's wooden hut and discussing the Dao, it was a bit much for a man and a woman to linger late into the night, even if it was fine during the day.

Through his dedicated explanation, he himself had gained something, feeling that his understanding of the Thunder Seal had also deepened.

"Yes, thank you, junior brother, for your teachings. It has been very inspiring. Then, please go slowly..."

Zhao Keyi had clearly gained a lot and was still a bit unsatisfied, but she didn't insist on him staying. She got up and escorted Li Qingyun to the door.

Lightly tapping the river stones beneath his feet, Li Qingyun slightly flapped his arms to maintain balance. His Daoist robe billowed in the wind as he leaped up, as if riding the wind, and then landed like a light cloud about ten meters away. He repeated this, and in a short while, he had already swept out of the valley and onto the riverbank path ahead.

The big black cat was no slower than Li Qingyun, darting and leaping like lightning, closely following behind.

The man and cat landed on the bank of the valley in the blink of an eye.

As Li Qingyun walked into the maple forest, he unconsciously turned his head to look back. He saw Zhao Keyi's graceful figure still standing in the night by the wooden hut in the valley behind him. He could even feel the gentle night breeze lifting strands of her hair by her cheeks.

At the same time, Zhao Keyi in the distance seemed to smile and wave at him, then gracefully turned and walked back into the wooden hut.

Upon returning to the bamboo hut, He Xiao had not yet returned.

The big black cat Yuanbao roamed around the bamboo hut, even jumping onto He Xiao's bed and table. The cat seemed to be familiarizing itself with its new environment.

"Yuanbao, come here and sit properly. Let me see what that cold aura inside you is all about."

Li Qingyun waited for Yuanbao to get accustomed to the room before beckoning it over.

If he wasn't mistaken, the Cui family or Yin Xunshan had likely placed a "Gu" on Yuanbao, just like they had done to him.

Fortunately, he had now entered the path of cultivation and had a more proficient grasp of a Lightning Method.

The six hand seals of the Thunder Seal were more than just for casting spells; as he delved deeper into its comprehension, he felt that the Thunder Seal had more uses that could be developed.

"As expected!"

He extended a wisp of Mana into the cat's body. Upon contact with the blood-sucking Gu worm inside Yuanbao, before the Gu worm could react, his Mana suddenly transformed into a binding Thunder Seal, directly pulling the Gu worm out!

Under the deterrence of the Thunder Seal, the Gu worm trembled.

"Die!"

This blood-sucking Gu, once pulled out, looked plump and ferocious, blood-red all over. Who knew how much Blood Essence it had devoured from the big black cat.

Earlier, in the carriage, Yin Xunshan must have activated this blood-sucking Gu, causing Yuanbao to be unable to react in time, thus affecting its performance and almost getting killed by the White Bone Nail!

Li Qingyun naturally showed no mercy. He compressed the Thunder Seal inward, and the blood-sucking Gu immediately turned into a ball of bloody light, which was then vaporized into nothingness by his Mana!

The Cui mother and son regarded him as a "thorn in their side" and knew that the big black cat Yuanbao was extraordinary. Since they had made a move, they naturally intended to kill both man and cat, leaving no hidden dangers.

But no matter how meticulously they schemed, how could they have known that Li Qingyun would foil them all in one go!

"Meow!" Yuanbao gratefully rubbed against its owner's hand.

The shit-shoveler finally has some skills. It's not been in vain that this lord cat has always looked after and cared for him.

"Find yourself a spot to sleep, but don't go to the opposite side..."

Li Qingyun waved his hand, telling Yuanbao to find a spot on its own. Then, he was speechless.

The big black cat meowed twice and then burrowed into the best spot by his bed, settling down comfortably, narrowing its eyes, and pretending to sleep.

Whatever...

He shook his head and began to sit cross-legged in meditation, taking out the copied notes on the Thunder Seal.

In reality, he was committing them to memory, starting to freeload the shimmering light of the Thunder Seal imprints behind the mysterious Daoist effigy.

Since he planned to descend the mountain with Zhao Yifan to slay demons and suppress ghosts, the deeper he understood this Thunder Seal, the better. It would definitely be of great use then, and it wouldn't be right to earn Zhao Shixiong's thirty percent of spirit stones and contribution points for nothing.

He Xiao returned late at night, still full of energy, with a faint scent of perfume wafting from him.

"Qingyun Shidi, you actually bought a spirit cat! It seems the Marquis's Estate values you quite highly. Such a spirit pet is worth a fortune!"

Seeing the many big black cats in the room, He Xiao became interested. He was even more envious and reached out to pet one. However, Yuanbao puffed up its fur and bared its teeth, startling him into taking several steps back, looking a bit dejected.

"Shixiong, be careful. My cat has a bit of a temper, and its claws and teeth are quite sharp..."

Li Qingyun smiled and warned Yuanbao not to be petted so easily.

It's my cat, so why should others get to pet it!