Seclusion, Dou Venerable

"Uh, is that really necessary?"

Seeing that Cao Ying really seemed determined to stay, Qin Yu tentatively asked a question.

Cao Ying knew how absurd her words had been. She looked at Qin Yu with a complicated expression, and after a long while, she sighed heavily.

"Okay, I give up."

"Ha?"

"It's nothing, just think of me as arguing for no reason. But I really want to learn a thing or two from you. I wonder if you'd be willing to teach me?"

Cao Ying's rapid change of attitude left Qin Yu even more bewildered.

Oh well, maybe that's just how women are.

"That's possible, but I have limited time and will be going into seclusion soon."

"Seclusion?"

Cao Ying was taken aback. Qin Yu had just advanced to the Eighth-Tier, what was he going into seclusion for?

Supplementary payment.

I overheard my master "inadvertently" mention that Qin Yu seems to have already reached the Nine-Star Dou Zong. Could his seclusion be for...?

"Alright then, give me a week. After a week, I'll get lost and never bother you again."

"It's possible, but..."

"But what?"

Qin Yu rubbed his fingers together and raised an eyebrow at Cao Ying Qin Yu, who instantly understood what he meant.

but...

She didn't know what Qin Yu wanted either.

What she has, Qin Yu also has most of; what she doesn't have, Qin Yu still has.

What else could I give him?

Why not just give yourself to him?

Just kidding.

We should at least get to know each other first before discussing these kinds of things!

"How is it? Is there any explanation?"

"Hmm... I do have something here, but I don't know if you dare to take it."

After a moment of contemplation, Cao Ying smirked and uttered these words.

"What's there to be afraid of? If you dare to give it to me, I dare to take it."

"Sure, do you want it?"

As if she had been prepared, Cao Ying immediately followed up with the next sentence as soon as Qin Yu finished speaking.

"Ha?"

Qin Yu was dumbfounded for the second time. What... was this guy talking about?

Seeing Qin Yu's reaction, Cao Ying couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

That's right, that's the reaction!

Hearing Cao Ying's laughter, Qin Yu finally came to his senses, realizing that he had actually been teased by this little girl.

"Ha, I'll say it again: if you dare to give it, I dare to take it."

Qin Yu snorted and took a step forward, closing the distance between himself and Cao Ying.

He was a man who had actually been to the battlefield, after all; how could he be afraid of a greenhorn like Cao Ying?

"I... you..."

Qin Yu's change immediately weakened Cao Ying's momentum.

Oh no, oh no, is he really going to do this?

He's a master of verbal sparring.

"Hmph, you little brat, trying to flirt with me?"

Hearing this, Cao Ying was somewhat unconvinced, but dared not retaliate.

Because all she can do is talk about it; she has no real experience in that area!

For the next week, their relationship became extremely delicate.

Cao Ying would occasionally try to put on a brave front, but she would immediately lose her composure as soon as Qin Yu got close.

Cao Ying is both bad at the game and loves to play.

Although it was a short week, Cao Ying still learned something from Qin Yu.

Qin Yu taught Cao Ying a simple Formation to isolate external interference, similar to a regular soundproof barrier, but with some modifications in how it was cast.

"Are you going into seclusion already? Master said you only recently broke through to the Nine-Star Dou Zong, right?"

A week has passed, and Cao Ying is actually a little reluctant to end this way of getting along with Qin Yu.

This past week has given her a strange feeling, one she's never experienced before.

Cao Ying hadn't had enough of this novel feeling yet.

"Your master?"

Qin Yu frowned, and Cao Ying realized that she had let something slip.

Seeing Cao Ying's expression, Qin Yu roughly understood what was going on.

Xuan Kongzi probably just wanted to provoke Cao Ying, but he went too far.

"I did break through recently, but who says I can't go into seclusion after breaking through?"

However, Qin Yu didn't care about these things; his mind was now completely focused on his seclusion.

Based on previous experience, the power within that wisp of Emperor Hong Violet Qi is immense. As long as it can be utilized effectively, coupled with the coordination of Formation, advancing to the Dou Venerable should not take too long.

"Alright then... good luck!"

After saying that, Cao Ying turned and left, but she would look back at him from time to time as she left.

"Phew... Time to start preparing for my seclusion."

After Cao Ying left, Qin Yu immediately turned his attention to his seclusion.

Choose a location, assess the surrounding environment, and set up the Formation...

To avoid any unexpected situations, Qin Yu even called over a helper.

"Brother Qin, Qian Xu has come on my father's orders. Please feel free to ask if there's anything I can do for you."

Since recovering from his injuries, Qian Xu's complexion has improved considerably; at least he doesn't look as weak as before.

"Well, it's nothing serious. Just keep an eye on things outside and make sure no one disturbs my seclusion."

"If you need to hit someone, just leave it to these puppets. You just need to help control the intensity."

After saying that, Qin Yu revealed all the Earth Puppet, Thunder Puppet, and Five-Beast Puppet in his hand and gave them instructions.

Qian Xu also brought a Dou Venerable-level puppet with him on this trip, making a total of four puppets, including Qin Yu's, located in four different directions.

Meanwhile, Qian Xu quietly performed his duties as a protector in the center, near Qin Yu.

"You rascal, don't let me down."

These words were spoken by Qin Yu to the Emperor Hong Violet Qi deep within his soul.

Previously, just a little bit of it was enough to help him break through to the Dou Zong realm, so helping him break through to the Dou Venerable should be more than enough, right?

As Qin Yu entered seclusion, the surrounding Spirit Gathering Formation began to function.

A vast amount of primordial energy began to converge on the place where Qin Yu was in seclusion, like countless streams flowing into the sea.

While absorbing these energies of heaven and earth and constantly refining himself, Qin Yu was also gradually drawing power from the Emperor Hong Violet Qi.

At first, he only dabbled in it, but later, after finding the optimal balance, Qin Yu gradually increased the pace.

During his seclusion, Qin Yu's secluded retreat location was indeed discovered by some.

But after witnessing the scene of four Dou Zun Puppet protecting them, everyone kept their distance.

There are already four Dou Venerable-level puppets; who knows if there are other Dou Zun expert lurking in the shadows?

Which young master has gone into seclusion?

Time flies, and more than half a year has passed.

On a seemingly peaceful morning, a surge of power suddenly emanated from the Mountain Range where Qin Yu was in seclusion.

"You've made it out of quarantine?"

Qian Xu, who was closest, was slightly taken aback, then quickly withdrew and retreated.

Boom!

The very next second after Qian Xu retreated, a white beam of light, hundreds of feet thick, shattered the mountain and shot straight into the sky.

A vast and boundless aura swept across the entire Mountain Range like a tidal wave.

"This aura... Dou Venerable?!"