Ning Xue ignored this clumsy provocation. He just calmly withdrew his gaze and looked at Snow Wolf.
"Senior, I accept the test.
But please remember, after I complete the test, you need to fulfill your promise."
After saying that, he walked towards the daunting ice cliff without waiting for Snow Wolf's response.
He adjusted his breathing and observed the ice, then placed his hand on the cold but smooth ice surface.
Snow Wolf just said that Chakra cannot be used, but it did not say that the following cannot be used.
He used Secret Technique to instantly gather the surrounding snow into several corners of the ice cliff and condense it into horizontal columns.
Looking from the bottom up, it looks like a staircase.
Snow Wolf watched Ning Xue condense ice and snow into pillars and build a simple ladder.
A disdainful white air came out of his nose, but his sapphire eyes were shining.
This guy has something.
Ning Xue Hold your breath steadily and step onto the first level of icicle.
He jumped into one of the pillars with light movements. It was good and did not collapse.
Just like that, he jumped towards the top of the cliff along the road he had paved.
Halfway up the mountain, the cold wind was biting, making his cloak rustle, but he was not distracted and concentrated all his energy on the pillar above.
The process has not been smooth sailing.
The closer we got to the top of the mountain, the greater the variation in the biting cold wind. If it weren't for the ninja's extraordinary physical fitness, he might have been blown down long ago.
Another time, the icicles he condensed suddenly shattered due to load-bearing and structural problems. At the critical moment, he suddenly jumped out to the side, grabbed a tiny icy protrusion with one hand, and his body hung in the air, which was extremely thrilling.
Snow Wolf looked down, making a low whine in his throat.
"Is this kid going to fall to death? He probably won't die. If he falls, he will use Chakra, right? He shouldn't be that stupid, right?"
Ning Xue calmed down, exerted his strength with his arms, and instantly swung into another pillar.
The higher you go up, the stronger the wind becomes and the air becomes thinner and colder.
The old wound on his chest began to hurt a little, and his climbing movements slowed down, but his eyes remained firm.
After an unknown amount of time, he finally reached the top of the cliff.
After jumping to the top of the cliff, I noticed the flowers in front of me.
His fingertips finally touched an unusually hard and cold spot.
It was an ice flower growing in the cracks in the ice. It was shaped like an ice sculpture, its petals were clear, and it exuded a pure breath.
He carefully used his dagger to pry off a small piece of ice rock and put it safely in his arms.
The descent process also requires skill.
After all, if you jump down all at once, the icicle might break.
When he set foot on the snow in the valley again, he couldn't help but gasp slightly. The long period of extreme exercise and concentration made him feel tired, and his hands were red from the cold and even a little stiff.
He walked up to Snow Wolf, took out the intact ice flower from his arms, and handed it over.
Snow Wolf looked down at the flowers, and then at Ning Xue's calmness and persistence that could be felt even through the mask.
It was silent for a moment, then suddenly opened its mouth, not to pick up the flower, but to let out a deep laugh.
"Humph, I'm still a little smart, I didn't crawl up stupidly.
Much better than your predecessors."
It sniffed the flowers gently with its nose.
In an instant, the peculiar fragrance of that flower made him squint his eyes in comfort, and even swung his tail happily twice.
"You have passed this first test."
Snow Wolf's tone became more solemn.
"Next, it's time to prove your sincerity... and repay the interest."
The so-called test of sincerity was beyond Ning Xue's expectation... it was simple, trivial and time-consuming.
Snow Wolf directed him to rush back and forth in the valley.
Use Ice Release and craftsmanship to repair its dilapidated lair that was eroded by wind and snow. (A huge ice cave)
I also made a pot of tea for it to drink using the ice flowers I picked just now.
(Ning Xue fed it by hand because it has no hands)
You even have to comb its thick and thick hair.
(The reason is that the hair on the back cannot be reached, and it is uncomfortable to rub it with stones. A ready-made cow and horse happened to come)
Ning Xue does all this silently without complaining.
He could tell that the wolf was not so much a test, but actually just wanted to be taken care of after a long absence.
After he sorted out the last area, he jumped off the wolf's spine.
"Senior, how is it?"
"Hmm... so-so."
It smacked its lips and squinted at Ning Xue.
"Although his strength is still a bit raw, his temperament is still good, his brain is still bright, and most importantly... he works pretty neatly."
It stood up, walked to the smoothest ice surface in the center of the valley, and signaled Ning Xue to come over.
"Boy, come here. Fulfill the ancient contract."
Ning Xue walked up to it.
And took out a scroll from his backpack.
The psychic lines on it are drawn according to the handwriting.
"Put your blood on it."
Snow Wolf's voice is solemn and majestic.
Ning Xue cut his fingertips and dripped his own blood into the rune.
Immediately afterwards, Snow Wolf also used its wolf claw to pierce the flesh pad of the other claw, dripping blood into the tiny scroll.
Then a close spiritual connection was instantly established between the two. Ning Xue could clearly feel Cang Xue's huge and cold Chakra and its... well, a little proud mood at this moment.
The contract is established.
"Okay, kid."
Snow Wolf shook his head and returned to his slightly lazy look.
"Remember to call me "I" when fighting next time.
Don't call me blindly if you have nothing to do, sleep is very important for me.
Of course, if there is that kind of dried meat or good tea..."
It paused and looked at Ning Xue.
"What are your plans next?"
"I need to become stronger." Ning Xue said bluntly.
"The environment here is special and suitable for my cultivation.
I want to stay here for a while and gain further control over my power.
There is also knowledge about Sealing Jutsu, do you have any clues, senior?"
"Sealing Jutsu?"
Snow Wolf tilted his head and thought for a while.
"That kind of troublesome thing... I don't really understand.
But I know where it is. You can go to Land of Demons overseas and have a look. After all, there has always been a legend there. I can't even remember what it is."
"Land of Demons?"
Ning Xue lowered his head and thought.
Land of Demons, it seems a bit too far away from him.
Snow Wolf saw Ning Xue thinking deeply and interrupted.
"Don't think about it for now. You can practice here with peace of mind.
With me watching, at least you won't freeze to death.
As for how much you can learn, it depends on your own understanding."
In this way, in the next few months, Ning Xue lived the life of a primitive man, which is gratifying and gratifying.