Zhao Zhiqing: Benefactor, How Should I Repay Your Life-Saving Grace?

Zhao Zhiqing stared blankly at the scene before her; it was too sudden and too shocking!

A swarm of rats, overwhelming and relentless, relentlessly pursued her, driving her to the brink of death. The Four Evils were thus dismembered and devoured alive by them.

She had heard her fellow disciples in the sect talk about beast tides in the past, and she had also experienced a small beast tide attack.

He even personally participated in battles.

But compared to this, those are nothing at all.

Tens of thousands of troops, with a constant influx of reinforcements, meant that no matter how many died, new troops would immediately take their place in the battle. It was truly awe-inspiring, even terrifying!

Zhao Zhiqing composed herself, her eyes slightly red as she looked at Hua Qiang and bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle.

"Thank you for your help, otherwise I would have been doomed today."

Enzi, my surname is Zhao, my given name is Zhiqing, I am from the Zhao family of Liangcheng, and I am currently a direct disciple of the Yunshui Sect.

May I ask who you are, my esteemed friend, and if you may tell me your name?

Otherwise, I wouldn't even know who saved me.

"My gratitude is immense; how can I possibly repay such a debt of kindness?"

"Miss Zhao..."

The moment Hua Qiang uttered those three words, Zhao Zhiqing interrupted him.

"Hmm, you can just call me Zhiqing. Miss Zhao sounds too formal!"

"And..."

Zhao Zhiqing said this, her face flushed slightly, and she thought to herself: You've already touched me, why are you still so distant?

Hehe.

Hua Qiang chuckled awkwardly twice and said, "Well, Miss Zhiqing, I am Hua Qiang. As for where I am from... I'll tell you later."

"No need for that repayment; saving you was just a small favor."

"Oh, by the way, why did you venture alone deep into these Hundred Thousand Mountains, and even get ambushed and killed by those villains?"

Zhao Zhiqing felt a little uncomfortable. Why was this person like this?

Am I not worthy to know where he's from?

Or is it that he comes from a powerful Lineage and disdains associating with her?

They even looked down on her because of her humble background.

However, she was also the eldest daughter of the Zhao Family, one of the three major Lineage in Liangcheng, and Personal Disciple of the Cloud Water Sect, the largest sect within a million square kilometers.

Regardless of their identity, they are all incredibly prestigious. Could it be that this bastard...?

Thinking of this, she felt a little better. If the other party was too powerful, it would be understandable if they didn't tell her.

"Hua Qiang, this is a long story."

I came here to do a mission, but my senior brother and junior sister who were with me left halfway through.

I had just received the quest item when I was surrounded by these four villains.

According to them, it must have been someone from their sect who orchestrated all of this.

Hua Qiang nodded to himself. Where there are people, there is a world of intrigue. The person who orchestrated this scene must be a woman, or perhaps someone with whom he has a conflict of interest.

Otherwise, why would they risk such a terrible reputation to do all this?

Zhao Zhiqing's eyes flickered, and then a fist-sized, emerald-green object appeared in her hand, covered with scales and armor.

"Hua Qiang, this thing is called Bilinquan, which contains great immortal power and is the main ingredient for refining Breakthrough Pills."

This is the only one I have on me; please accept this small token as a token of my gratitude. When I return, I will certainly have my father prepare a generous gift to repay Hua Qiang's kindness in saving my life!

"Wow, Jade Scale Fruit, this is a good thing!"

"Girl, where did you get this fruit? It's very useful to me, please tell me!" the White Dragon Horse suddenly asked.

Hua Qiang glanced at his newly acquired contracted beast and asked in confusion, "Little White, what use is this fruit to you?"

"Hey! Little White, I am currently at the Peak Level 3 and urgently need a large amount of rare and precious materials. This fruit can help me break through to the next level in one fell swoop!"

It's a pity there weren't enough; if there were more, the success rate would be much higher.

Hua Qiang was overjoyed. If the White Dragon Horse could successfully break through to the next level, it would become Level 4 Monster.

That's equivalent to the True Immortal Realm!

His strength will definitely increase significantly, and it will also greatly help him.

He then turned to Zhao Zhiqing and Wen Dao, "Miss Zhiqin, where can I buy this kind of fruit? Or where does it come from?"

"Zi, this fruit grows on the cliffs of the Blackwater Ravine, 400,000 li away from here, where a powerful demon beast guards it."

This fruit was auctioned off to me by my Lineage. They're just waiting for me to reach a breakthrough point so they can be used to refine Breakthrough Pill to help me advance my realm.

However, I don't need it for the time being, so I'll take this as a token of my gratitude. I hope you won't refuse it.

"Master, I want it!"

Hua Qiang shuddered, Jipi rising all over his body. Just now, the White Dragon Horse had actually been acting cute towards him.

This guy's not human anymore, oh wait, this thing isn't even human to begin with.

"Um... Miss Zhiqing, this fruit is too expensive. I hope you will accept it."

"Of course, if you could give me directions to Blackwater Ravine, I would be extremely grateful."

"This..."

Zhao Zhiqing hesitated for a moment before saying, "Master, that guardian beast is said to have reached the Peak Level 3, and even ordinary True Immortal Realm cultivators are not necessarily its match."

If we go rashly, there might be danger.

Hua Qiang said calmly, "It's alright! Miss Zhiqing just needs to lead us to that area, and I'll take care of the rest!"

"That..."

Zhao Zhiqing was about to say something when Hua Qiang waved her hand to interrupt her.

"Don't worry, Miss Zhiqing. Since I have the courage to go, I am confident that I can deal with that monster."

"Alright, since you insist on going, I'll accompany you and be your guide!"

Hua Qiang waved his hand, Lightning Thunder Roc immediately spread its wings, carrying everyone into the sky. Then, under Zhao Zhiqing's guidance, it sped off in the northeast direction.

On the way, Hua Qiang checked the Void Panel and shook his head when he saw that it only had a little over 10,000 Slaughter Points.

If the Four Evils were to commit another Slaughter, he could be promoted to another level.

Thinking of what Zhao Zhiqing said, that the guardian beast had already reached the Peak Level 3, his eyes immediately burned with desire.

That's a full 90,000 Slaughter Points. Add to General the absorption of its blood and qi, and it'll be nearly 100,000, enough to directly raise its level.

Zhao Zhiqing felt a little uneasy. She didn't know what Hua Qiang was relying on, but seeing that his expression didn't seem to be faking it at all, her flustered heart gradually calmed down.

Looking at the spotless, snow- White Dragon Horse beside him, without a single stray hair, he felt a pang of envy for Hua Qiang.

The horse was so beautiful, and she had a vague feeling that there was a small bump on its forehead.

Is that a horn?

Could this really be a dragon horse?

As she pondered this, the Lightning Thunder Roc suddenly slowed down and even gradually decreased its altitude.

"Master, we should have arrived at our destination!"