Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul? Master, I Want to Leave! Overthinking Is the Deadliest!

Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul? Master, I Want to Leave! Overthinking Is the Deadliest!

"Ah..."

"Take care, Rongrong."

Watching Ning Rongrong leave, Chen Qingling eagerly entered meditation once more.

To travel the continent and search for her loved ones, she had to become strong enough.

"Mother, I'll definitely find you! I'll definitely bring you back to reunite with Father!"

At the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest, inside the Thatched Cottage.

Ding! Congratulations, the Soul Power Level of your cultivation target, Chen Qingling, has increased by one level!

Ding! Tenfold Feedback triggered!

Ding! Congratulations, your Soul Power Level has increased by five levels!

Chen Shenge stared blankly for several seconds, then looked up at the late-night sky and gave a bitter smile.

"This girl... she's really working herself hard."

"But shouldn't Tenfold Feedback mean ten levels? Why was it only five?"

Master! Cultivation target Chen Qingling's realm is too low. The amount of Soul Power gained was too little, insufficient for ten consecutive level-ups!

Chen Shenge's eyelid twitched.

Playing word games, were they?

Five levels was still five levels. Gaining five levels without doing anything himself was pretty good!

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the next morning.

The first ray of sunlight streamed through the window, the Light of Righteousness falling upon Chen Qingling's delicate, beautiful cheek.

Perhaps sensing the warmth on her face, Chen Qingling opened her lovely eyes.

"Wow..."

"Is it already morning?"

"I felt like I'd only meditated for a while, but it's already the next day."

Chen Qingling stretched and climbed off the sofa.

Though she had spent the entire night meditating to raise her Soul Power without sleeping at all, she did not feel sleepy in the slightest. Instead, she felt refreshed and invigorated.

Knock, knock, knock.

A series of knocks sounded at the door.

"I'm coming." Chen Qingling stepped forward and opened the door. It was Ning Rongrong, dressed in a light blue short skirt.

Ning Rongrong crossed her arms and scrutinized her.

"Qingling, tell me honestly. Did you meditate all night without sleeping?"

"Ah... I did sleep... How could I possibly not sleep?"

Chen Qingling scratched the back of her head, her gaze darting away as she did not dare meet Ning Rongrong's eyes.

Seeing her guilty expression, Ning Rongrong knew whether she had slept the night before.

"You really don't consider whether your body can handle it."

Now that she had been exposed, Chen Qingling stopped pretending and came clean. "I feel fine. I'm not tired at all."

"Hahaha."

"Rongrong, stop talking. Weren't you just like Qingling back then?"

At that moment, Chen Xin flew over on his sword.

"Sword Grandpa, can you stop bringing up my Black History? It's so annoying!"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's playful appearance, Chen Xin's face broke into a smile.

"Master."

Chen Xin nodded. "Qingling, Rongrong is right."

"You're still young and growing. As your master, I don't recommend meditating without rest or sleep."

At the same time, Ning Rongrong, standing beside Chen Xin, made a face at Chen Qingling and provocatively pointed at her own puffed-up chest with her little hand.

Chen Qingling pouted in irritation. "Got it, got it. I won't meditate without rest or sleep to increase my Soul Power anymore."

"There isn't much I can teach you, but your knowledge of Soul Masters is lacking. So I'll personally explain the fundamentals of Soul Masters to you."

"Rongrong, don't leave yet. Stay and reinforce what you've learned, so you don't toss it all to the back of your mind."

Chen Xin glanced from the corner of his eye at Ning Rongrong, who was about to slip away, and spoke leisurely.

"Ah..."

"Sword Grandpa, I don't think that's necessary. I've memorized all that knowledge by heart. There's no way I could forget it."

"Hm?!"

Chen Xin shed his usual gentleness, his gaze turning stern.

"Rongrong will heed Sword Grandpa's teachings."

Chen Xin nodded slightly and immediately began explaining the fundamentals of Soul Masters specifically for Chen Qingling.

By noon.

After explaining for two and a half hours, Chen Xin finally finished his unending lecture.

Chen Qingling listened attentively throughout, afraid of missing anything.

Ning Rongrong, meanwhile, ran off not long after listening.

"Master, the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul is amazing."

"Hehe."

"The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul is nothing much. It was merely written by a junior who integrated the contents of several hundred volumes into a single Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul."

"It is of almost no use to the major sects, but it does make it easier for commoner Soul Masters to understand."

"Oh, right, Qingling. I've already mobilized the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's forces to cast a wide net in searching for your Mother."

"Thank you, Master..."

Chen Qingling lowered her head, struggling inwardly for a long time. She wanted to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but she did not know how to bring it up.

What if I just sneak away?

But after receiving Chen Xin and the others' care these past few days, leaving just like that did not feel right.

"Qingling, what are you thinking about?"

"Master, I want to leave." After hesitating again and again, Chen Qingling ultimately chose to speak her mind.

Chen Xin's heart skipped a beat. "You've only just arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and you already want to leave? Has the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect done something wrong?"

Chen Qingling shook her head. "No. Everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been very kind to me, but I don't want to settle for the status quo."

"But... it's too dangerous for you to travel outside on your own."

Chen Qingling shook her head and revealed a faint smile. "Qingling isn't afraid. I have Father protecting me at every moment."

Chen Xin wanted to speak but stopped himself. He did not know what to say.

Just imagining a mysterious and unfathomable Reclusive Expert as her father, capable of protecting his daughter's safety even from afar, was utterly astonishing.

Gurgle, gurgle.

Chen Qingling's stomach issued a hunger warning, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

"Have a meal before you leave. Remember to say goodbye to Rongrong."

"Thank you, Master, for granting my request."

Chen Xin immediately took Chen Qingling to the Canteen for a meal.

"Qingling, eat whatever you want. Don't be polite."

"Mhm."

Chen Qingling's eyes lit up as she looked at the various delicacies in the Canteen, swallowing helplessly.

Council Hall.

Chen Xin hurriedly flew over on his sword and saw Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong chatting happily.

"Sword Uncle, weren't you teaching Qingling? Why have you come here?"

Gu Rong grinned. "Don't tell me there's nothing left for you to teach? If you really can't manage, I can teach her!"

Chen Xin sighed. "I've already taught her everything that should be taught."

"It's just that... Qingling wants to leave."

"What?!"

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, who had been sitting in their chairs, were greatly shocked and rose to their feet.

"Sword Uncle, you mean..."

"Sword Bonehead, explain yourself. Why does Qingling want to leave? Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect not good enough?"

Chen Xin raised his head and chest, gazing toward the horizon. "Qingling refuses to settle for the status quo. In my view, she wants to venture out and travel the continent."

"Isn't this nonsense? How can a twelve-year-old child travel outside on her own?"

Chen Xin turned around and stood with his hands behind his back.

"Others might not be able to do it, but Qingling can. Behind her stands a Reclusive Expert silently protecting her."

"You must understand that Qingling was able to escape unharmed from the perilous Star Dou Great Forest. That proves the Reclusive Expert behind her is powerful enough to go wherever they please."

"If Qingling ventures outside alone, it can be said that she faces no danger at all."

As everyone knew, overthinking was the deadliest thing of all.