180,000 Points
Just how strong am I?
Dongfang Yueming stopped in his tracks, looked at the girl in front of him with curiosity and admiration, and pondered for a moment.
He thought for a moment, then said in as calm a tone as possible:
"Probably... there aren't many people below the Foundation Establishment who can defeat me."
Below the Foundation Establishment?
Ma Qianqian was taken aback at first, and then her shrewd eyes burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light!
She knew the other person was absolutely not lying!
A single thought, like a wildly spreading vine, instantly occupied her entire mind!
She took a deep breath and solemnly bowed to Dongfang Yueming.
"Senior!" Her voice was filled with an undeniable resolve, "This junior requests your protection!"
"Guardian?" Dongfang Yueming was somewhat surprised.
"That's right!" Ma Qianqian's eyes gleamed with wisdom and courage. "This junior wishes to forge my Innate Physique right here!"
She knew in her heart that her successful bid for this valuable item had already made her a target of everyone's ire. Although she had dealt with Song Qi and Hei Sha, who could guarantee that there weren't other wolves and tigers lurking in the shadows?
More importantly, the Ma Clan is not a monolithic entity! Those uncles who are vying for power with her father may not necessarily want to see her return to the family unscathed, carrying this opportunity to forge a "Treasure-Grade Innate Rank"!
The road back is equally fraught with unknown dangers!
Since that's the case...
[Why not, right here, right in front of this unfathomable senior, give it your all!]
This was the riskiest, yet also the most rewarding, gamble she had ever made as a businesswoman!
"Aren't you afraid of failing?" Dongfang Yueming asked her with great interest.
"I'm not afraid!"
Ma Qianqian raised her head, straightened her chest, and her eyes shone with an unprecedented confidence!
This confidence was completely ignited by the man in front of her, whose nonchalant statement, "It 'Treasure-Grade Innate," was truly inspiring!
"I, Ma Qianqian, will never be inferior to anyone in this life!"
Dongfang Yueming looked at her and smiled.
"Alright." He nodded. "For the sake of your 1000 spirit stones, I'll protect this spell for you."
Having received this promise, Ma Qianqian had no more worries.
She turned to the terrified, Innate Third Level expert, "Elder Liu," and solemnly said, "Elder Liu, thank you so much for escorting me all the way. Please return to your family and let my father know you're safe. As for your reward, I will definitely offer it double when I get back!"
"No, no!" Elder Liu trembled and quickly bowed. "It is my honor to serve you, Miss!"
Having said that, he bowed deeply to the Dongfang Yueming, then turned and left in a hurry without looking back.
He didn't want to stay by this monster's side for even a second longer.
"Senior... Senior..." The remaining guard, who was at the Innate First Level, had long since lost his previous arrogance, his face now plastered with a fawning smile. "You see, I..."
"You will stay outside and keep watch," Dongfang Yueming said calmly. "Anyone who dares to approach will be killed without mercy."
"Yes! Yes! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" The guard, feeling as if he'd been granted a pardon, immediately patted his chest and assured him.
He secretly rejoiced.
[Thankfully, this senior doesn't seem to be someone who indiscriminately kills innocent people.]
But at the same time, he was also filled with disdain and doubt.
[Below Foundation Establishment? That's quite a boast! Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?]
Dongfang Yueming found a secluded and hidden cave for Ma Qianqian.
"Let's begin."
"Yes, senior!"
Ma Qianqian sat down cross-legged, placed the "Wind Spirit Crystal" in front of her, and began to slowly circulate the "True Exposition of Wind-Control Body Forging".
Dongfang Yueming, like the most loyal guardian, stood watch at the cave entrance.
He didn't sit idle; instead, he took out all the spirit stones he had robbed on this trip!
A full 1,840 low-grade spirit stones!
"Absorb!"
In an instant, an incomparably pure torrent of energy surged into his body, and was then completely converted into pure points by the system!
[Ding! Points +184000!]
[Tsk tsk, robbery really is the fastest way to get rich.]
He glanced at the girl inside the cave who was focusing all her efforts on breaking through her limits, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.
[This little girl is truly my lucky star. She alone has contributed 100,000 points to me.]
Just then, inside the cave, Ma Qianqian's breakthrough had reached its most crucial moment!
A massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth began to converge frantically towards her body!
Dongfang Yueming ignored it and instead focused his attention on his own interface.
[Character: Dongfang Yueming]
[Realm: Innate Realm (Treasure Grade, Innate Perfection, Sea of Clouds Seal - Advanced) (Gain 2000 points daily)]
[Cultivation Techniques: True Exposition of Sea of Clouds Body Forging (Perfection), True Exposition of Wind-Control Body Forging (0/3000, Not Yet Entry)]
[Spiritual Arts: Tier 1 Advanced Spiritual Art - Wind and Cloud Annihilation (Perfection), Tier 1 Basic Spiritual Art - Cloud and Mist Net (Perfection)]
[Divine Ability: Martial Dao (0/30000, Entry)]
[Points:255600]