The Deterrent

Temperatures have dropped across a large area of the country recently.

The provincial capital was no exception; the gloomy weather soon brought a light rain to the city, which then turned into a light drizzle mixed with snow, and later the snow became heavier and heavier.

then,

It becomes even more cozy to snuggle up in front of the fireplace.

Occasionally, I would look out the window and see rain and snow falling outside, and pedestrians scattered on the road. Only here was it warm and comfortable.

Awesome!

Yesterday, Old He checked the tavern. Xiao Zhao was asleep, and Da Zhao and Wang Meiling were not there. Seeing that the task of Big Sis Feng Li could only fall on him, Big Sis Feng Li simply said, "Old He, bring the wine!"

Old He: "..."

I wonder if Old He's Sanity Value will drop drastically if he spends all night facing that writhing, bloody, and utterly devastated scene, as if the old days have returned.

After tidying himself up, Li Yao took a thermos and snuggled into the sofa in front of the fireplace. Chen Xi also came downstairs, wearing a waterproof jacket and carrying a rusty Iron Sword, ready to go out to practice her swordsmanship.

Li Yao stopped her. "Going out to practice swordsmanship in this weather?"

Chen Xi naturally asked, "What's wrong with the weather?"

It was just a light drizzle mixed with snow.

Li Yao: "..."

Chen Xi smiled and pushed open the tavern door. A gust of cold wind carrying dampness rushed in, making Li Yao shiver involuntarily—not because he was afraid of the cold, but because the harmonious comfort was instantly shattered, which he found regrettable!

He pursed his lips.

Stand up and practice your Qi cultivation Qi Refining Technique in the tavern!

"Going out is impossible! Never in this lifetime!" Outside the tavern, Chen Xi meticulously practiced her swordsmanship. Her skills had now reached a high level; she could suppress her sword energy, preventing it from escalating, yet her unsharpened Iron Sword possessed the power to cut through steel. Wherever the blade passed, the continuous curtain of rain was sliced open, the raindrops exploding in a beautiful display.

One hour later,

After Chen Xi finished practicing her sword, Wei Dadong came to work from outside, holding an umbrella.

He bowed to Chen Xi and said, "Greetings, Miss."

Chen Xi said unhappily, "I already told you not to call me Miss."

Wei Dadong: "Yes, Miss."

Chen Xi: "..."

She's gotten a little too lazy to correct her.

As Wei Dadong entered, he glanced at Li Yao, who was about to walk over, and then suddenly remembered something and said, "Good morning, boss."

Li Yao was displeased.

This is discrimination! Why are you so lenient with me? Tell me! Do you have a problem with me? Or do you look down on me, Boss Li?

He glanced outside and said, "Da Dong, do you think it's dirty outside?"

Wei Dadong: "It's dirty. Why don't you go clean it up, boss?"

Li Yao: "???"

You still know I'm the boss?! He asked, "Why aren't you going?"

Wei Dadong said, "I need to clean the bar and tidy up."

Li Yao laughed, "No, go ahead, right now."

Wei Dadong looked outside and said, "It's raining, and it's sleeting."

Li Yao: "I know."

Wei Dadong belatedly realized and asked, "Boss, are you targeting me?"

Li Yao exclaimed in surprise, "You're only just realizing this?"

Wei Dadong: "..."

He silently took out a raincoat and cleaning tools from the storeroom, and just before leaving, he suddenly said, "How about you tidy up the counter for me, boss?"

Li Yao sat back down on the sofa. "From now on, you'll be in charge of cleaning the area around the back door."

Wei Dadong: "..."

He walked out of the tavern, looked up at the sky, and felt the Bingbing rain hitting his face. He began to wonder what terrible things he had done to deserve such a jerk! Ever since he met him, nothing had gone right for him!

It's really tough.

Wei Dadong diligently cleaned the area in front of the gate, making a small but indelible contribution to the environmental development of the provincial capital.

Chen Xi sheathed his sword and prepared to go back when he saw Wei Dadong clench his fist and cheer him on, saying, "Da Dong!"

Wei Dadong: "..."

My dear young lady! How could you learn from that scoundrel...?

You bastard, give me back my old lady!

Wei Dadong glanced at the leisurely and contented Boss Li behind the shop window, and felt a strong urge to rush in and take him down with him.

He looked up at the sky again, the Bingbing rain hitting his face, and even at this moment, his solemn and dignified face carried a profound sense of chivalry.

No one understands the bitterness and pain in my heart.

Life,

It's so difficult.

Just then,

Wei Dadong suddenly turned his head and saw a woman walking out of the bar next door. The woman wasn't wearing a coat; her upper body was simply covered by a corset that tightly bound her large breasts. Her lower body was covered by black jogger pants and black studded boots.

That's the owner of the shop next door.

Her name seemed to be Feng Li? Wei Dadong felt something was off, then suddenly realized—wasn't that Feng Li one-armed? How come she suddenly had both arms today? Feng Li came to the Ginkgo Tree where the leaves had all fallen, and she too looked up at the sky...

Wei Dadong was a little displeased—why are you copying me?! However,

He looked up at the sky and complained to it. If the sky could hear him, it would want to slap him across the face—"Don't you know your own limitations? You're thinking of taking someone down with you! Are you even capable?!" But Feng Li was looking up at the sky because he was breaking through.

Her aura rose like smoke from a wolf's beacon, and her magnificent and imposing presence transformed into strange ripples that spread out in concentric circles, triggering a strong resonance with spiritual energy.

Li Yao and Chen Xi looked up abruptly, and they both saw the surprise on each other's faces.

then,

The two of them went out together, and after seeing Feng Li under the Ginkgo Tree, Li Yao sat down at the door with his thermos cup. "Big Sis Feng Li is starting to break through."

Chen Xi stood beside him like a lady, nodding and saying, "Yes, Sister Feng Li is amazing."

Li Yao pursed his lips.

You're the one who's amazing!

How long has it been?

He has already become a third-tier superhuman!

The cultivation systems on Earth are largely similar, typically progressing from the outside in, then from the inside to the method, from the method to the power, and from the power to the Dao, divided into seven stages.

The seventh-order segmentation method is a more internationally recognized term.

The Chinese have their own hierarchical system, which is: Body Refinement, Qi Cultivation, Mystic Sense, Inner Scenery, Outer Force, Celestial Being, and Dharma Appearance.

It's a bit cliché, but it's all very apt.

In less than two months, Chen Xi completed both the Body Refinement and Qi Cultivation stages and began to comprehend the spiritual changes at the Mystic Sense level. He can be described as a genius among geniuses... Hmm, thinking about it, there really aren't any normal people around me.

Let us mourn for Cao Erha.

The owner of the Midnight Bar next door Boss Zhou, and Qi Qi were both fourth-level Inner Scenery realm experts. Big Sis Feng Li was previously a fifth-level Outer Force initial stage, but after losing an arm, her realm dropped to the fourth level peak, and she could no longer resonate with the outside world or control Aura with her every move.

The fifth level is inside the Wallfacers.

That's already very impressive.

Even the most powerful Tier 6 celestial beings are already somewhat superhuman.

For example, Old Man Lu

It can fly!

As for the seventh rank—it's said that the leader of the Wallfacer Organization is the one at that level, known internally and internationally as "The Shocker."

First update! You asked why so early today? Heh, it's scheduled... Hope you all enjoy reading!