Qi and Blood Perfection, Returning to the Mortal World
Amidst the desolate wilderness, a fierce wind howls.
"Drink!"
Hong Ling shouted, and a faint blood-red aura appeared on her small fist!
[Qi and Blood Steel Fist - Major Accomplishment!]
"Bang--!"
A massive, fang-baring, peak-level level 1 demon Demonic Beast — the Ironclad Rhinoceros —was actually blasted back several steps by this punch, letting out a painful howl!
Dongfang Yueming stood not far away, hands behind his back, his eyes full of satisfaction.
He didn't make a move because he knew that this fledgling eagle already possessed the ability to soar through the sky on its own.
"Again!"
Hong Ling fought with increasing ferocity, her movements as agile as a swallow, each punch aimed straight for vital points!
Finally, with the final punch, the once invincible Ironclad Rhinoceros crashed to the ground, lifeless.
"Yes! I won!"
Hong Ling jumped up excitedly, like a child seeking praise, and ran to Dongfang Yueming.
"Big brother! Did you see that? I beat it!"
"Yes, I saw it. That's impressive." Dongfang Yueming smiled and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
It was another sumptuous "whole rhinoceros feast".
After eating and drinking her fill, Hong Ling sat cross-legged, her blood and energy surging like a rushing river!
"Boom!"
With a soft sound, the bottleneck that had blocked her for so long finally shattered!
Qi and blood Perfection!
She slowly opened her eyes, feeling an inexhaustible surge of energy, as if she could kill a bull with a single punch!
"Big brother, am I very strong now?"
"It is very strong." Dongfang Yueming nodded, but his expression became somewhat solemn. "However... this is only the beginning."
"After the Qi and Blood Realm, there is an even wider world to explore."
But... I don't know which way to go.
He looked at Hong Ling and said earnestly, "So, I want to go to town and take a look. There are more cultivators there, and perhaps... they can give me some inspiration."
Upon hearing the word "town," a flicker of fear instinctively flashed in Hong Ling's eyes.
That was her childhood nightmare, the place where she was driven away and insulted countless times.
But when she saw Dongfang Yueming's resolute gaze, the fear in her heart miraculously vanished.
[As long as he's there...]
I'm not afraid of anything!
She took a deep breath and gripped Dongfang Yueming's large hand tightly.
"Okay! Wherever big brother goes, I'll go!"
However, the closer they got to the town on the road, the more silent Hong Ling became.
Her small hands were icy cold, and her body trembled slightly; clearly, that dark memory remained a persistent nightmare for her.
Dongfang Yueming said nothing, but silently tightened his grip on her hand.
That warm touch, like a gentle current, flowed slowly into her heart, dispelling all the chill.
The small town remains bustling.
When that "jinx" reappeared, the once bustling street instantly fell silent.
Countless gazes, filled with disgust, contempt, and even murderous intent, pierced through like sharp swords!
"That jinx is back again?!"
"Get out of here! Don't dirty our territory!"
Hong Ling lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, and remained silent.
Just then, a butcher with a fierce face walked over, carrying a pig-slaughtering knife and cursing.
"You little bastard! You're lucky I didn't kill you last time! You dare come back?!"
As he spoke, he raised the back of his knife, ready to smash it down!
"Bang!"
However, the next moment, he flew out like a broken sack, crashing heavily to the ground and howling in pain!
Dongfang Yueming withdrew his fist and coldly surveyed the entire arena.
"Who dares to touch her?"
The entire hall was deathly silent!
Hong Ling raised her head and stared blankly at the man who stood before her like a god, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Is it him?" Dongfang Yueming asked softly.
Hong Ling nodded.
"Walk."
Dongfang Yueming led her step by step to the butcher.
No unnecessary words, just the most direct... liquidation!
That day, everyone in the town remembered that the "jinx" who was once bullied by everyone brought back a... demon!
After revenge, it was time for a shopping spree.
Dongfang Yueming sold all the animal hides and bones he had accumulated during this period, and got a large sum of money.
Then, he took Hong Ling into the best clothing store in town.
When Hong Ling changed into a new pink dress and walked out timidly, Dongfang Yueming felt his eyes light up.
The dirty little beggar was gone, replaced by a beautifully crafted, lively and adorable little fairy.
"Is it pretty?" Hong Ling twirled around and asked expectantly.
"Beautiful," Dongfang Yueming exclaimed sincerely, "Just like... a little princess."
Upon hearing this, Hong Ling's face instantly turned bright red.
She secretly watched Dongfang Yueming pay, and her girlish heart began to pound uncontrollably.
He's so good to me...
[Do you... like me too?]
If... if things could always stay like this, how wonderful that would be...
Suddenly, behind them, shouts of battle erupted.
"Stop right there! You jinx! Where do you think you're going!"
A dozen or so enforcers at the Meridian Opening Realm, clad in standard leather armor and wielding sharp steel blades, surrounded the area from all directions like hyenas that had smelled blood.
The leader of the squad was even more imposing, clearly at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm!
"Hmph! Two lowly commoners dare to cause trouble in my town?" He sneered, brandishing his long sword. "Attack! Chop the man to pieces, leave the woman here!"
"Court death!"
A cold glint One Flash in Dongfang Yueming's eyes.
Instead of retreating, he advanced, charging into the crowd like a tiger descending a mountain!
[Qi and Blood Steel Fist - Perfection!]
"Boom--!"
He didn't use any fancy techniques; it was just the simplest, most direct punch!
The law enforcement officer who was at the forefront didn't even have time to scream before he was sent flying backward by the punch, his chest caved in, and he died on the spot!
"What?!"
The surrounding law enforcement officers were horrified!
"How can this kid be so strong?!"
"This is a tough idea! Let's all work together!"
However, with the blessing of the Perfection "Great Kun Qi and Blood Method", Dongfang Yueming's physical strength seemed inexhaustible!
He moved like the wind, and his punches were like thunder!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
With every punch, someone will have their bones broken and tendons snapped!
In just a short while, more than a dozen arrogant Meridian Opening Realm enforcers fell to the ground, their cries of agony filling the air!
The squad leader was so terrified that he scrambled to escape.
"A monster... this is a monster!"
However, just as Dongfang Yueming was preparing to break through the encirclement with Hong Ling!
"Hmph! A bunch of useless trash!"
A cold snort, filled with authority and anger, exploded in everyone's ears like a thunderclap!
"Boom--!"
A terrifying aura, several times stronger than that of someone at the Meridian Opening Realm, descended from the sky!
A burly middle-aged man with bulging muscles like rocks and a metallic sheen blocked their path!
Iron Hand, a master of the Bone Forging Realm!
Advancing from the Meridian Opening stage to the Bone Tempering requires fusing various metals into the bones and even the skin.
Not only has his strength increased dramatically, but he also has a body as strong as steel!
"Kid! You've got a lot to be proud of, being able to defeat my men!"
Iron Hand stared coldly at Dongfang Yueming, his eyes full of mockery.
"Unfortunately, your story ends here too!"