Eternal Life: I Can Break Through The Limits Of All Methods

Chapter 58: Stirring up Trouble in the East (Seeking to Continue Reading)

Upon hearing this, Ji Rong's face turned pale with fear.

"Senior Brother, spare my life, spare my life!"

"Junior Brother Chu, I beg you to let me go. I am willing to compensate you with two thousand spirit stones."

The punishment of severing an arm was no joke.

Although the High Grade Essence Restoring Pill of the Qi Refining realm could heal any injuries of a Qi Refining cultivator, it couldn't regenerate a severed arm.

To regenerate a severed arm, one would need to spend tens of thousands of spirit stones to purchase higher-grade pills or rare treasures.

After losing an arm, not only would his strength be weakened, but his luck would also be affected, greatly hindering his cultivation.

If he were to go through with it, he would probably never be able to reach Foundation Building in his lifetime.

Chu Ming didn't say much. Although he didn't manage to kill Ji Rong this time, severing his arm was enough.

He knew that Wu Changqing couldn't go too far, otherwise it would appear that he lacked compassion, which would affect his image.

Of course, the grudge between him and Ji Rong wouldn't end here.

Since Wu Changqing couldn't help him seek revenge, he would do it himself.

And it would be even more satisfying to take revenge himself.

As for those five thousand spirit stones, they were probably Ji Rong's entire fortune. He might have to sell some Law Weapons and pills to make up the amount.

With such a large sum of spirit stones, he would be able to live a more prosperous life.

As for Ji Rong, it seemed that he wouldn't be able to turn things around.

"Take him away," Wu Changqing waved his hand impatiently.

Ji Rong cried and begged for mercy, but he was mercilessly dragged away by the Punishment Hall's officials and two disciples.

Chu Ming then stood up and thanked Wu Changqing, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for speaking up for me."

Wu Changqing waved his hand, letting him sit down, and sighed, "Ah, this is nothing. It's actually me who feels ashamed."

"I only noticed now that you were being oppressed by this scoundrel so late."

"If it weren't for Song Yu's reminder, I would still be in the dark."

"If someone as talented as you were suppressed to the point of being unable to cultivate, it would be a great loss for our sect."

Chu Ming sighed, "After all, I was just an ordinary spirit farmer before. It's inevitable to be bullied."

Wu Changqing comforted him, "Chu Ming, don't think too much. The rules of our outer sect have always been like this."

"It's also the arrangement from above, and I can only follow it."

"But don't worry, since you have such talent, you don't need to be a spirit farmer anymore."

"I can arrange a better position for you, one that suits your development."

Chu Ming repeatedly waved his hand, "Senior Brother, you've misunderstood. I don't look down on farming. On the contrary, I quite enjoy it."

"As for me, I don't like going out. I prefer to stay at home and cultivate quietly. This way, I have the leisure to ponder how to improve my cultivation techniques."

"If I were to switch positions, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it. Moreover, I don't know many spells, so my combat ability isn't very strong."

He didn't want to interact with others too much, let alone engage in a profession that involved fighting.

Being able to cultivate peacefully at home and be intimate with his junior sister at night, this life was better than anything else.

Wu Changqing listened to him and nodded with a smile, "Hmm, everyone has their own habits. Forcing a change would only hinder you."

"Then I'll go along with your wishes."

"Take these two things."

He took out a small wooden box and a talisman bag from his storage bracelet.

After opening the box, it was filled with spirit stones, about two thousand in total.

And when the talisman bag was opened, there were also more than a dozen high-quality talismans inside. They should all be the strongest talismans of the Qi Refining realm, covering attack, defense, and escape. Their price should be no less than seven hundred spirit stones.

Chu Ming was surprised, "Senior Brother, this is too valuable, isn't it?"

Wu Changqing smiled faintly, "This is nothing. As an outer sect elder, I attach great importance to the cultivation of our outer sect disciples."

"Especially since Senior Brother feels indebted to you, I should do my best to compensate you."

"And that's not all, in the future, if you lack elixirs and resources, just come to me."

"I heard that you can forge magic swords to earn spirit stones, but I'm afraid it won't be enough to support your future cultivation."

Chu Ming didn't lack spirit stones, but who would complain about having too many spirit stones?

Moreover, these were recorded spirit stones. Even if he were to spend more lavishly in the future, no one would think too much about where his spirit stones came from.

He pretended to be moved, "Ah, I never thought that after so many years of hard work, I would finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."

"To receive Senior Brother's care, I am truly fortunate."

"I won't say thank you for your great kindness. I will repay Senior Brother's favor like a gushing spring."

Wu Changqing laughed heartily, "Junior nephew, you don't need to say much. Senior Brother is good to you because of love and also for the development of the sect. It's not about expecting your return."

"Your wholehearted cultivation is the greatest repayment to Senior Brother."

"If you have any needs or troubles, feel free to come to Senior Brother. Senior Brother is your biggest support in the outer sect."

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel satisfied in his heart. Chu Ming looked honest and reliable. He was definitely someone who knew how to repay kindness.

If he could continue to cultivate at his current pace, he might really become someone important. By then, he could also bask in his glory.

Chu Ming listened to his hypocritical words and secretly laughed in his heart.

Not expecting a return? Then I won't bother to repay him.

The two of them exchanged pleasantries, and Chu Ming finally stood up and said, "Master, I have been away for so long, and my wife at home must be worried."

"How about I go back first and come back another day to listen to Master's teachings."

Wu Changqing smiled and said, "You already have a partner? In that case, you should hurry back."

"I was actually planning to host a banquet and introduce you to some senior brothers and uncles."

"But I think you don't like these kinds of social gatherings, so let's talk about it later."

"Go back and focus on your cultivation. If you need anything, come find me."

"Thank you, Master!" After bidding farewell, Chu Ming returned home.

He had already seen his junior sister's anxious expression through the trees in the courtyard, knowing that she was very worried.

As soon as he returned to the courtyard, his junior sister immediately ran out of the house and threw herself into his arms, her face full of tears.

"Senior brother..."

Chu Ming gently stroked her back and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, if there is real danger, senior brother won't go."

He recounted what had happened earlier, and his junior sister finally calmed down.

"So that's what happened, as long as senior brother is safe."

Chu Ming took out the protective jade pendant and handed it to his junior sister, explaining its function as a Law Treasure.

However, his junior sister declined, saying, "Senior brother, this Law Treasure is too precious, it's better for you to keep it."

Chu Ming smiled and said, "It's fine, with senior brother's strength, this thing is not very useful anymore. It's better to keep it for your own safety."

After some hesitation, Xiao Yuying still accepted it, her face filled with a happy smile.

She knew very well how important she was in her senior brother's heart, which was why he gave her such a precious protective Law Treasure.

But what she didn't know was that Chu Ming actually had something even more powerful.

Of course, Chu Ming couldn't tell her about the existence of the protective jade pendant.

And since the two of them stayed at home all day, they were unlikely to encounter any danger.

Now with Wu Changqing, the elder from the outer sect, watching over them, they were even safer.

Giving his junior sister such a protective Law Treasure was already enough.

The two of them returned to their room, chatting casually while Chu Ming also paid attention to the situation in the Punishment Hall.

He had been listening to the screams of Ji Rong being tortured like a pig, but now that the screams had stopped for a long time, Ji Rong should be coming out soon.

Sure enough, after a while, Ji Rong, dressed in tattered clothes, walked out.

Although there were no visible wounds on his body, his right arm was missing.

Obviously, he might have taken some healing medicine, but his right arm had already been crippled.

At this moment, his hair was disheveled, his face pale, his eyes lifeless, like a dog that had lost its family.

But as he walked, he clenched his left fist, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

He didn't say anything, but in his heart, he was probably thinking about revenge.

But then his expression turned gloomy, as if he felt powerless, and then he left the Punishment Hall in a daze, heading towards the market.

It seemed that Ji Rong couldn't stir up any trouble anymore, Chu Ming thought to himself.

...

Three days later, Ji Rong sent someone to deliver five thousand spirit stones and two boxes of secret manuals.

After checking them and finding no tricks, Chu Ming finally accepted them with peace of mind.

In the following days, he continued to cultivate diligently, living a regular and peaceful life without any disturbances.

Time passed quickly, and more than twenty days later, it was the night before the day to collect Spirit Rice.

It was almost winter, and the cold wind howled outside.

Chu Ming was dual cultivating with his junior sister in the warm thatched cottage, practicing the twenty-ninth move of the Blissful Room - King Pulls the Bow.

They were already enjoying themselves, but when they heard a commotion coming from the northeast, Chu Ming suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong, senior brother, why... did you suddenly stop?" Xiao Yuying's face was flushed, and she asked in surprise.

"Don't worry, it seems like something's happening."

His budding technique had improved a lot recently, and he could sense the presence of plants. He had planted some in important locations.

The sound just now seemed to come from the direction of the stone forest.

He switched his perspective and saw two figures, one white and one black, quickly passing by on the road.

His Sensing Technique had already reached the Perfection realm, and although the other party was fast, he could still see clearly.

The fat figure in front was none other than Ji Rong, who was missing an arm.

The black figure behind him was a floating demonic spirit with a green face and fangs.

Its strength was not low, seemingly stronger than Ji Rong, who was only at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Its speed was also slightly faster than Ji Rong's.

But when it caught up to Ji Rong, Ji Rong took out a thunderous knife and forced it back a bit.

However, Ji Rong didn't engage in a direct battle with it, and after forcing it back, he continued to flee, and the demonic spirit continued to pursue.

This repeated several times, with no direct confrontation.

Chu Ming noticed that the direction they were heading was towards his home.

He frowned, it seemed like Ji Rong was trying to lure the demonic spirit towards his home.

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