Qin Tiexin was stunned for a moment.
Slow?
He came to Heavenly South Domain only a few months ago, from the Early Stage of the Qi and Blood Realm to the late stage, and from Qi Refining to Peak of Qi Refining Foundation Establishment arrived at Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and also refined a Divergent Flame. Each item required a breakthrough in years for a monk of the same level, and he completed them all in just a few months.
Qin Tiexin is also worried that his breakthrough will be too fast and his foundation will be unstable.
[The juniors have dull qualifications and let the seniors down.]
The broken arm trembled slightly and seemed to snort. After a few breaths of pause, the voice sounded again, with a hint of doubt in his tone.
[Where is your right arm? Why haven't you attached it yet?]
Qin Tiexin looked down at the empty sleeve on his right shoulder.
[A little unexpected. But I'll be able to pick it up soon.]
He thought in his heart that as long as he entered the top ten of Star Selection and obtained the qualification to enter the palace, he could use the beauty puppet given by Senior Brother Chen Xi to find the medical practitioner Third Realm who was detained in the palace. The matter of the arm would have a result.
Broken Arm did not continue to ask, Qin Tiexin changed the topic.
[Senior said there is something with the same origin, what is it?]
[I don't know.] The runes on the broken arm flickered on and off.
[I just sensed the breath of the same origin, somewhere in this world. I was awakened by this breath.]
Qin Tiexin Look in the direction pointed by the phalanx of the broken arm - northwest.
He had a vague guess in his mind. In order to prevent leakage of the opening location of Star Selection Secret Realm Trial, Star Selection Bureau usually only determines and activates the teleportation array the night before the exam starts.
The northwest direction pointed by the broken arm is most likely the entrance to Secret Realm Trial.
He briefly told Broken Arm about Secret Realm Trial and Star Selection. Broken Arm was silent for a moment after listening, and the light of the runes slowly flowed.
[At that time, I will guide you to search. If there is danger, I will help you.]
[Thank you, senior.]
After saying that, the runes on the broken arm quickly dimmed and returned to silence. But Qin Tiexin could feel that it did not fall into deep sleep again, but just became quiet, as if it was closing its eyes to rest. He put the broken arm back into Frost Storage Bag and carefully sealed the bag.
When Broken Arm regained consciousness, he had another trump card in his hand. He also felt more confident in his heart.
Qin Tiexin didn't practice tonight, so he opened the door to the wing. Ming'an was still awake, lying on the bed, with several scriptures copied by the housekeeper spread out in front of him, muttering something to himself, and twisting Buddhist beads in his hand.
Qin Tiexin sat down on the edge of the bed and did not speak in a hurry. Ming'an crawled next to him, spread out the Buddhist scriptures and put them on his knees, pointed to a word on it and asked, "Brother, how do you pronounce this word?"
Qin Tiexin looked down and saw the character "".
He slowed down his speech and read it twice, followed by Ming'an twice, and wrote several times on the bed board with his fingers. After writing, he looked up at him, as if waiting for praise.
Qin Tiexin nodded and said that Ming'an learned quickly. Ming'an grinned and asked another word.
The two of them taught and learned, and nearly an hour passed like this.
After all, Ming'an is still young, and there are many words in the scriptures that Ming'an doesn't know. However, Ming'an learns very quickly. Although he is still not completely proficient, he can basically recite one of the Buddhist scriptures completely.
As the night got darker and darker, Ming'an began to yawn, and his eyelids became heavier and heavier, but he refused to lie down, as if he was waiting for something. Qin Tiexin saw this in his eyes and did not rush him. After a while, Ming'an finally couldn't help but speak.
"Brother, I heard from Grandpa the housekeeper that you are going to that very dangerous place tomorrow?"
Qin Tiexin looked at him and nodded.
"When will senior brother come back?"
"Not necessarily. It can be as short as three to five days, or as long as one or two months."
Ming'an pursed his lips and said nothing. He held the string of Buddhist beads in his hand tightly, and then looked up at Qin Tiexin.
"Brother, I have recited the sutra many times in the past few days. I pray to the Buddha to bless my brother and come back safely."
Qin Tiexin was silent for a moment, then reached out and patted the top of his head gently.
"Don't worry, senior brother will come back safely. Can I bring you a gift when senior brother comes back?"
Hearing this, Ming'an shook his head and stared at Qin Tiexin with his two big eyes.
"Senior brother's safe return is the greatest gift."
Ming'an was on the edge of the bed and asked many questions one after another. Are there monsters in the secret realm? Senior brother must be careful; is there any fruit that makes people smart? Ming'an also wants to become smart; is there a flower that can eat people as mentioned in Buddhist scriptures?
Qin Tiexin answered one by one, and Ming'an asked again for a long time. Finally, he couldn't resist the sleepiness, and fell asleep clutching the corners of Qin Tiexin's clothes. His breathing became long and even, but his little hands were clenched very tightly, as if he was afraid that his senior brother would disappear if he let go.
Qin Tiexin did not take out the corner of his clothes. He sat on the edge of the bed looking at Ming'an for a long time, until the window began to turn from pitch black to dark blue, and then he turned and walked out of the room.
Hang the small Buddha of Peace engraved by Ming'an on your chest, and stick it to the Mysterious Iron rosary. The corners of the Buddha's mouth are turned up, and his eyes are narrowed into two slits, showing a simple and kind smile. The gentle warmth of the sandalwood penetrates through the monk's robe and is close to his heart.
Qin Tiexin sat down cross-legged on the futon and closed his eyes.
Foundation Establishment has been completed, Divergent Flame has been accepted, Late Stage of Qi and Blood has been broken, Arhat Dharma Manifestation has been able to condense, and the mysterious broken arm also awakened at this time.
All possible preparations are in place.
Tomorrow, Secret Realm Trial.
He breathed steadily in the darkness, waiting for daybreak.
Just after dawn, Qin Tiexin finished his work.
He sat on the futon all night, not practicing any exercises, but just adjusting his breath to adjust his condition to the best.
When he woke up, he felt Fire of Life beating steadily in his heart, Essence Blood flowing slowly in his blood vessels, and the pool of spiritual liquid in Dantian as calm as a mirror. Every muscle and every Root Bone bone in his body was in optimal condition.
Ming'an is still sleeping. He slept too late last night. Now he is curled up in the quilt and breathing heavily.
Qin Tiexin did not wake him up, but gently closed the door of the wing.
At the door of Lin Residence, Madam Lin was already waiting. She was wearing a simple and elegant dark blue dress today, and she was carrying three oil paper bags in her hands. Inside were freshly steamed spiritual cakes that were still steaming.
Seeing Qin Tiexin come out, she put one of the oil paper bags into his hand, and then gave one to Lin Chuan and Lin Wei.
"The secret realm is no better than at home. Bring food with you." Madam Lin said, then stretched out his hand to straighten Lin Chuan's collar, and patted the dust on Lin Wei's shoulders.
Lin Wei changed back into the red short fighting outfit today, with two swords tucked behind her waist, and her hair tied into a neat high ponytail. Lin Chuan was still wearing the moon-white brocade robe, and the long sword at his waist had a new scabbard. The Wood Spirit Essence-Gathering Pendant glowed with a warm green light in the morning light.
Ming'an woke up at some point, ran out of the yard barefoot, stood next to the screen wall, and looked at Qin Tiexin at the door.
Qin Tiexin looked back at him and nodded towards him. Ming'an did not run over, but just twisted the beads in his hand faster.