My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 31: The Fundamental Skill of the Li Family

83%

Nan Jinyu's compatibility with the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" is as high as 83%, which is 10% higher than the "Stormy Rain Sword Technique". The difficulty of cultivation is also much lower than that of the "Stormy Rain Sword Technique". This is why Nan Jinyu was able to become proficient in it within half a day of starting.

"Sword Dao's Favor..."

"She is a natural Sword Dao genius!"

Chen Wuji sighed as he comprehended the mysteries of the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" and felt its layers of profundity.

As for the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades", Nan Jinyu didn't learn it at all. This girl probably realized it herself. The blade technique is not suitable for her. Sword techniques, sword arts, and Sword Dao are the path she should take.

...

[AFK Ended]

[Your progress in the "Gold Jade Art" is +92+79+66+77+61]

As soon as midnight passed, the AFK mode ended.

Buzz~

A wave of energy surged through his mind, causing his body to tremble slightly and his blood and qi to surge. Chen Wuji quickly absorbed and memorized his understanding and insights about the "Gold Jade Art". However, he didn't activate any cultivation techniques to switch his cultivation focus. Switching cultivation techniques would not only waste time but also harm the body. Learning more about the "Gold Jade Art" was mainly to see the profoundness of this True Qi Realm cultivation technique.

Of course, the AFK mode only reached the third level for now. It would take another ten days or even longer to reach the last three levels.

...

...

[Your senior disciple Su Dayong's proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 1. Current loyalty: 92. Obtained 92 times the reward. Your proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 92.]

[Your fourth disciple Chen Yifan's proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 2. Current loyalty: 56. Obtained 56 times the reward. Your proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 112.]

[Your sixth disciple Chen Qingning's proficiency in the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" increased by 1. Current loyalty: 47. Obtained 47 times the reward. Your proficiency in the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" increased by 47.]

[Your sixth disciple Chen Qingning's proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 1. Current loyalty: 47. Obtained 47 times the reward. Your proficiency in the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" increased by 47.]

[Your eighth disciple Nie Shuangshuang's proficiency in the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" increased by 1. Current loyalty: 62. Obtained 62 times the reward. Your proficiency in the "Autumn Water Sword Technique" increased by 62.]

...

In the past three days, several disciples have made progress in their cultivation. Especially Chen Qingning, who is simultaneously cultivating the "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" and the "Autumn Water Sword Technique", has made good progress in both. This sixth disciple, despite lacking talent, has a strange compatibility with martial arts and cultivation techniques.

The compatibility of all the martial arts and cultivation techniques, including the "Fish Swallowing Technique" (79%), "Earth Dragon Fist" (61%), "Cloud Piercing Saber Technique" (68%), "Winding Snake Steps" (82%), "Electric Light Steps" (75%), "Fierce Wind Thirteen Blades" (64%), and "Autumn Water Sword Technique" (70%), is surprisingly not lower than 60%.

Is she a Martial Dao genius?

Chen Wuji couldn't understand and didn't dare to urge her to cultivate. The original body's remarks about Chen Qingning's laziness and love for food caused her loyalty to not increase. So far, her loyalty is only 47, still far from the required 60. Chen Wuji has been in charge for half a month and has made some progress, which is already quite good. This kind of nature cannot be forced.

"If it weren't for the fact that personalities can't change too quickly, making some delicious food for the little girl would probably increase loyalty quite a bit."

Chen Wuji sighed.

The original owner never entered the kitchen.

Even if Chen Wuji had some decent cooking skills, he didn't dare to use them.

"Take your time."

...

Li Family.

Li Changzhan, Li Changyu, Li Changwu, and other high-ranking members of the Li Family gathered together.

"Hasn't the person arrived yet?" Li Zhengchun, sitting at the head, spoke with a deep voice, not angry but imposing. "It's been three days, when is this Mr. Qin coming?"

"I don't know." Li Changyu shook his head. "When we talked before, no specific time was mentioned."

"Could it be that he's not coming?" Li Changwu chimed in. "When Wang Zhongxun's head was sent to our doorstep, there was also a team from the Wang Family that was killed in an alley. If nothing unexpected happened, it was probably Qin Shubao's doing."

"So, Qin Shubao planned this?" Li Changzhan frowned.

"Whether it was planned or not, it's an undeniable fact that the Wang Family perished at our hands," Li Zhengchun said in a deep voice. "Compared to future troubles, the benefits of swallowing the Wang Family are greater. Regardless of how much Mr. Qin gains from this transaction, our Li Family's power will more than double. Just based on this, this transaction is very worthwhile."

"Not to mention Mr. Qin's strength, which is not weaker than mine in the slightest. At least I'm not confident in keeping him."

"Therefore, people like him can only be befriended, not made enemies!"

"Yes!"

Li Changzhan, Li Changyu, Li Changwu, and the others all responded in unison.

"Haha, the old patriarch is too kind."

A rough laughter sounded, and Chen Wuji transformed back into "Qin Shubao," standing tall and walking step by step towards the entrance.

"The strength of my family is not as good as the old patriarch's, at most, it's just more vigorous."

"Mr. Qin!"

Li Changyu's gaze flickered, and he quickly stepped forward. "Mr. Qin, you've finally arrived. Please come inside."

"Mr. Qin, there's no need to be modest." Li Zhengchun also stood up and looked at Chen Wuji as he walked in, laughing. "I'm not exaggerating when I say that at least Mr. Qin's lightness skill is astonishing, it's not an overstatement to say that it's unparalleled in the world."

"You're exaggerating, you're exaggerating."

Chen Wuji waved his hand and chuckled. "My family waited three days to come again, fearing that we would disturb everyone's busy schedule, such as taking over industries, arranging subordinates, and talking to the county lord... These matters must have kept everyone quite busy, right?"

"I see."

Li Changyu understood and said, "Mr. Qin's consideration is very thoughtful, but the matters are basically finished. The benefits that belong to Mr. Qin have also been prepared."

"Boss, please go and bring Mr. Qin's share of the benefits."

"Alright." Li Changzhan nodded. "Mr. Qin, please wait a moment."

With that, he turned and left.

"It seems that this transaction is a win-win for both sides." Chen Wuji smiled lightly at the sight.

"Haha, not bad." Li Zhengchun laughed.

Li Changyu's gaze shifted, and with a hint of apology, he said, "Well, Mr. Qin, it's like this. As agreed before, the benefits that belong to Mr. Qin are one hundred thousand taels of silver and the gold from the Wang Family, which will be handed over by the Dragon Staff."

"The weapons are not a problem, we have already obtained them. However, we are currently unable to gather the one hundred thousand taels of silver."

"Taking care of the injured and deceased, dealing with the county lord, taking over the industries..."

"All of these require money."

"Therefore, we have only managed to gather fifty thousand taels of silver. The remaining fifty thousand taels, I don't know if it can be offset with resources such as weapons, medicinal materials, and cultivation techniques?"

Li Changyu explained softly.

The other members of the Li Family, including Li Zhengchun, fell silent.

After hearing this, Chen Wuji's mind turned.

"That's fine!"

Clapping his hands, Chen Wuji readily agreed, "For the remaining fifty thousand taels, thirty thousand can be offset with medicinal materials. I will give the Li Family a list of these medicinal materials later."

"As for the final twenty thousand taels, I would like to use it to take a look at the 'Innate Qi.' Is that possible?"

"Innate Qi" was the core cultivation technique of the Li Family, a foundation that had been passed down for over a hundred years!

(End of this chapter)