Chapter 35: Blood Rain Tower
Ning Qi’s eyes shook.
Five years ago, he had transmigrated here and immediately faced a crisis. If not for awakening Max Level Comprehension and holding on until Dragon Mountain Daoist arrived, he would likely have died again long ago.
Although at that time he could perceive some things, it was not comprehensive enough, and he did not know the ins and outs.
“You are not an orphan your master picked up from the wilderness. Your parents are Ning Ye and Jiang Xuemei of Snow Plum Villa. They were harmed by villains, and your master brought you out from the sea of fire.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist slowly explained. Back then, when he brought Ning Qi back, he had publicly claimed it was an orphan picked up from the wilderness.
Seeing Ning Qi’s serious expression without much shock, he finally resolved a doubt in his heart.
“Little Nine, you truly are born knowing.”
He let out a long sigh.
Back then, he had wondered why, when he arrived at the sea of fire, the infant’s cries seemed to be deliberately made to attract his attention.
Now it seemed that was indeed the case. His disciple was born with Intelligence, able to discern good from evil. His instinctive desire for survival had made him wait for his arrival.
Ning Qi silently acknowledged it.
He fully trusted Dragon Mountain Daoist.
“Master, I want to know who exactly killed my parents back then?”
Back then, he only knew there was a ‘Lord Feng’, but he did not know the specifics of his background or the reason for the extermination of Snow Plum Villa.
Dragon Mountain Daoist fell into recollection:
“Five years ago, I received an invitation from your parents to celebrate your birth, and there was an important matter to discuss. But by the time I arrived, Snow Plum Villa had no survivors, and the culprits had already fled far away. Fortunately, your Innate Qi was sufficiently dense, protecting you for so long.”
“These years, your master has been investigating in secret and finally has some clues.”
“The culprits back then may be related to the recently rising Blood Rain Tower, but it’s still under investigation. Your master does not yet know if others were involved or why Snow Plum Villa was exterminated. I only guess it may be related to the important matter your father mentioned.”
There was fear in his eyes.
Ning Qi’s eyes also narrowed slightly.
He had once heard Senior Brother and Senior Sister mention Blood Rain Tower during their mountain experience. It was an extremely powerful Assassin Organization, with the four Gold Medal Killers ‘Wind Rain Thunder Lightning’, all at Gang Yuan Realm. There were even rumors of the four joining hands to escape unscathed from a Heavenly Human Realm expert, their momentum unmatched for a time.
“Wind Rain Thunder Lightning? Lord Feng?”
Ning Qi pondered in his heart.
Seeing Ning Qi silent, Dragon Mountain Daoist stroked the top of Ning Qi’s head to comfort him:
“Qi’er, your master is telling you this today only because you have the right to know. But remember, do not let hatred blind your eyes or give rise to Obsession. With your Talent, follow your master in devoted Cultivation for twenty years, and revenge will be effortless in the future.”
“Rest assured, at that time your master will assist you too!”
His concern and affection were evident.
In truth.
Dragon Mountain Daoist had hesitated for a long time. He originally planned to slowly inform Ning Qi after he came of age.
But as Ning Qi’s performance became increasingly prodigious, and the Intelligence he displayed far surpassed ordinary people, he set the goal of telling Ning Qi the Truth upon reaching Inner Yuan Realm.
Because he suspected Ning Qi was born knowing, and perhaps had already sensed some things as an infant in swaddling clothes. Rather than hiding it, it was better to be open and honest, which could instead prevent Ning Qi from bottling it up alone. He worried Ning Qi would develop Obsession and give rise to an Inner Demon.
On the Martial Way, if an Inner Demon arose and could not be eliminated, one would be almost half-crippled.
Ning Qi respectfully bowed.
“Master, this disciple understands.”
“This disciple will not forget the enmity of extermination, but this disciple will not act impulsively either. When this disciple’s Strength is achieved in the future, those culprits will surely be eradicated.”
Ning Qi said firmly.
With Max Level Comprehension, he had no need to rush at all.
Now that he knew the target, he was even less anxious.
“Blood Rain Tower…”
He slowly chewed on this name in his heart.
Dragon Mountain Daoist stroked his beard contentedly:
“That’s good. Now that you have stepped into Inner Yuan, from now on if you need anything, just tell your master directly. As for now, your master will explain the Cultivation of Inner Yuan Realm to you…”
Ning Qi smiled and sat cross-legged facing Dragon Mountain Daoist.
Assuming a listening posture.
Dragon Mountain Daoist spoke leisurely, and Ning Qi occasionally offered different insights, each time leaving Dragon Mountain Daoist speechless. In his heart, he was both amazed and gratified. He realized he could teach Ning Qi less and less; perhaps the only thing he could do was create a good environment for Ning Qi.
A long time passed.
Watching Ning Qi leave with hands behind his back like a little adult.
Dragon Mountain Daoist stroked his beard contentedly.
“With such a disciple, what more could I ask for.”
…
Ning Qi sat in meditation in the Seeker’s Courtyard.
His conversation with Dragon Mountain Daoist had benefited him greatly.
After learning the culprits back then were from Blood Rain Tower, he did not feel anxious; instead, he felt more at ease. At least now he had a target, unlike before when it was just a vague assumption.
“Not to mention advancing to Heavenly Human Realm, as long as I reach Core Elixir Realm, I can probably easily annihilate Blood Rain Tower.”
Ning Qi had never gone all out, but his combat power at the same level was actually extremely exaggerated. Battling across levels was not difficult either. One day, when he stepped into Gang Yuan Realm, he would most likely be able to fight a Heavenly Human Realm expert.
He did not dwell on this too long.
Ning Qi began to look inward at his body.
“Inner Strength and flesh have fully connected. From Master’s Cultivation Experience, the initial Metamorphosis of the flesh won’t take too long; it’s in time for the Year End.”
Without hesitation.
Ning Qi began to eat.
Exotic Beast meat, Three-Leaf Lingzhi, century-old ginseng, Qi and Blood Fruit… numerous great tonics were consumed by Ning Qi. He ate neither fast nor slow, but steadily. Soon, all the prepared items were devoured.
He felt his stomach slightly bloated.
Ning Qi had already instructed the White Ape to protect him.
Inside True Martial Sect, it was also very safe.
With the door locked, Ning Qi slowly lay down.
His Aura visibly decayed at a speed visible to the naked eye, his face turning pale, then ashen. His originally lustrous skin became dull and withered. In just a short moment, Ning Qi gradually resembled a corpse.
He had begun his first ‘death’ of the flesh.
Only by gaining new life in the withering silence could the flesh achieve ultimate Metamorphosis.
This was very dangerous, but Ning Qi had Great Dream Nine Deaths Strength to protect the Way.
At this moment.
The various great tonics he had swallowed inside his body began to take effect, transforming in a wondrous way to the deepest parts of his flesh.
Wondrous Changes occurred within Ning Qi’s flesh.
Outside the room.
The White Ape sensed something, its pupils full of worry, resisting the urge to check inside.
Ning Qi had instructed it that he was going into Closed-door Cultivation and needed the White Ape to protect him.
The White Ape resolved that for these few days, it would go nowhere and just wait for Ning Qi to wake.
Time passed slowly.
The festive atmosphere on True Martial Mountain grew thicker; Year End drew nearer. Especially after Luo Wentian proposed the True Martial Year End Grand Competition, the disciples were all eager and ready.
In comparison, the Seeker’s Courtyard seemed somewhat deserted.
The White Ape listened for movement outside the room every day.
But there was no Aura at all inside, as if it was empty, making it extremely anxious, yet it dared not disobey Ning Qi.
Fortunately.
This anxiety did not last too long.
Seven days later.
A familiar Aura reappeared inside the room.
The White Ape was overjoyed.
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