A Prying Gaze

Two hours refining Chakra, two hours nurturing his Byakugan, plus the time spent eating and traveling.

Qian had already gotten up rather late today.

So by now, noon had long since passed.

Looking at the blazing sun overhead, Qian simply stopped thinking about it for the moment. He sensed a Flying Thunder God Seal he had left on the road here, and with a thought, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Silently, Qian's figure vanished from where he stood.

When he appeared again, he was already standing in a large tree.

Since today was meant for rest and relaxation, Qian naturally would not push himself too hard.

So, for now...

It was time for an afternoon nap.

With that thought, Qian swept his gaze around. After confirming there was no one nearby, he casually stuffed a few Soldier Pills into his mouth, then lay down on a tree branch where he was.

Looking at the sunlight filtering through the gaps in the canopy above, Qian could not help yawning, and a hint of drowsiness rose through his whole body.

Qian relaxed his mind and stared blankly at the sky. As time passed, his consciousness gradually drifted away.

In the end, after a brief struggle between his upper and lower eyelids, they closed.

Chirp, chirp, chirp—

Who knew how long had passed when a bird suddenly flew over his head, and Qian's eyes snapped open.

Immediately after, an invisible aura spread from his body. The bird seemed to suffer some terrible fright and instantly dropped out of the air.

And not just it. The other insects and birds in the surrounding forest were affected as well, shutting their mouths one after another.

In an instant, the woods fell completely silent.

Qian swept his gaze around but discovered nothing unusual.

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