Night Without End
Chapter 201 - 129: Trouble Brewing Again

Chapter 201: Chapter 129: Trouble Brewing Again

"Fine, your mentality isn’t too bad. When a member of the Cui Family’s direct descendants set their sights on you, I thought you would be a bit nervous," Meng Xinghai approved.

"Last time Cui Hong went to Black and White Mountain to find me, he was under orders to keep me confined in that remote place, to be raised in captivity. I knew then that this matter wouldn’t end there," Qin Ming stated.

He was well-prepared mentally and familiar with the way those people conducted matters.

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, "The Cultivation Technique you are concerned about is quite significant. Getting all of its Scripture is going to be tough, and its full name is the ’Yimu Changqing Zhushi Scripture’."

"The Zhushi Scripture?" Qin Ming was surprised. Just by the last three words, he already knew that this was likely beyond the category of a Miracle Technique.

Meng Xinghai informed, "This is a very rare and precious tome. Those who practice this Scripture can absorb the essence of mountains and plants, greatly increase their lifespan, and maintain a youthful body, thus allowing them to stay in the world for a long time."

It was extremely difficult to master, but once someone did, they could potentially extend their life by ’half a lifetime’!

"I figure, if they truly want to intervene and send someone to confront you, they must at least produce the ’Yimu Scripture,’ which is a condensed version of the Secret Scripture but also a Miracle Technique."

Qin Ming was not greedy. At this stage, even if he were given the Zhushi Scripture, he most likely could not successfully practice it. One Miracle Technique was enough to have many people bitterly dedicate their lives to it.

He was certain, even for Cui He himself, probably had not mastered that tome. Otherwise, his cultivation would have made significant leaps and bounds, making him a well-known great expert by now.

In the next two days, Qin Ming was very calm, without the anxiety of an impending great battle.

The preparations for the "Battle" between the two cities were being methodically arranged. The "First" chosen by Qi Daoming from Chasing Light City was still confidential.

Meng Xinghai had already made it clear that if Chasing Light City’s "First" was an Outer Saint, then there would be no need for a battle. Chixia City would not accompany in a duel seeking to overpower with a higher realm.

"You always have a bias against me. Am I that kind of person?" Qi Daoming asked in his reply letter.

"Yes!" was Meng Xinghai’s one-word response.

Qin Ming sat in meditation, and with each breath, a white light emerged from his mouth and nose. He felt all his pores open, which was quite comfortable.

This was the Jade Flower Power obtained from the Registered Disciple of the Yuqing Lineage, Li Tianhe. Practicing it once a day was like taking a bowl of restorative medicine. Though this expression was an exaggeration, long-term persistence would indeed continually improve one’s physique.

Then, he began to practice the "tiger roar." Instantly, it was as if there were fierce beasts roaring within his organs, causing a slight vibration.

If anyone knew that he had only been pondering over this technique for a few days and had already thoroughly practiced it within his organs, they would be greatly surprised.

In the Near Immortal Land, the Outer Saint who had exchanged techniques with Qin Ming had said it was quite difficult to make the organs produce tiger roars. It would take several years without hope.

Initially, you could only use throat vibrations to introduce external sound into the body, and it was highly challenging to directly produce the inner sound, even for mutants with exceptional talents.

This led Qin Ming to sweat slightly from the effort – the effect was very clear. It was a purification of the organs as the tiger roar persisted, starting from his organs and extending into his flesh and blood.

It strengthened the organs and stimulated the vitality of the flesh.

Qin Ming realized that this technique was underestimated!

He had exchanged it for the common Heavenly Light Force, not expecting the result to exceed his expectations.

For a moment, his thoughts wandered far and wide. According to that Outer Saint, higher up were techniques like the "Five Thunders Refining Technique," and even higher, the "Eight Jing Divine Light Technique." This made Qin Ming very ambitious, determined to diligently seek them out in the future.

Afterward, he practiced a set of spells taught by Li Qingyue and also the skill recorded in a very thin booklet handed down from the ancestor of Meng Xinghai’s uncle.

Indeed, the Consciousness Spiritual Light and Divine Wisdom that Qin Ming cultivated were still only minor accumulations, with the majority being absorbed by the flesh, slowly improving his physique.

Lastly, he practiced a technique from deep within the Yewu World. Although he presently had only three pages of Scripture Paper, these formed the general outline, capable of extending one’s lifespan, altering root bone, and even clearing the mind’s dust.

Qin Ming’s Heavenly Light Force was full of vigorous yang energy, quite inhospitable to outsiders, like a blazing sun in the sky, shedding its light everywhere.

This Heavenly Light Force flowed through his flesh and expanded into dense networks throughout his body, forming a complete cycle.

Qin Ming’s insides were illuminated, the Heavenly Light Force flowing ceaselessly into each channel, like golden rivers traversing land shrouded in night fog, dispelling the darkness.

These golden rivers seemed to be pioneering new lands, spreading throughout his body and bringing Golden Radiance to the yet-tillable fleshly lands, breaking the darkness and revealing vitality.

All of these were Qin Ming’s daily mandatory exercises. Although they didn’t take up much time, the influence they had over a prolonged period was profound, and his already remarkable Talent could further improve!

He was determined to continue practicing relentlessly, no matter the weather.

Additionally, the next time he integrated the Heavenly Light Force, Qin Ming was prepared to give his all to see if he could also unify this "Inner Strength" enhancing Cultivation Technique with the Silk Scripture Skill.

While Qin Ming awaited the "Battle" between the two cities, he was also attentive to outside news.

The grand regional exams were orderly moving into their later stages, drawing increasing attention because, from various regions and among the many city-states, those outstanding young men and women started to rise to prominence, and were gradually becoming well-known.

The so-called unified exams were only the first phase, and each year it seemed quite uneventful. Only during the final phase when the geniuses were filtered and extraordinary talents emerged, would it generate a sensation and focus the public’s gaze.

In recent days, the nightly news from various places has been intensifying its coverage, as the so-called "firsts" from each city have almost all emerged, and even friendly "exchanges" have already begun between different cities.

"Mountain Master, I have taken care of my family matters. When you leave Chixia City, my nest of children should also leave the nest. We birds grow up fast. Can Little Sparrow follow you?" The talking sparrow flew in and entered the City Lord’s Mansion.

Qin Ming is now staying here, as Meng Xinghai fears that he might get into trouble and does not allow him to stay outside.

"You’re abandoning your wife and children, this is clearly the behavior of a scumbag bird!" Qin Ming looked at the talking sparrow, who was eager to "advance," and really wanted to educate it.

The talking sparrow’s feathers were a shiny blue, its eyes like black diamonds. It showed an innocent expression and said, "That’s just the way we birds are. Every spring, we mate and then go our separate ways. You can’t apply human moral standards to a bird."

Then, it added, "Moreover, the Spiritual Material that Mountain Master gave me was very rich, too much for a little sparrow. I shared it with my wife and children, and even after diluting it, it allowed them all to evolve once. Now, all the talking sparrows on Black and White Mountain are saying that I am a great husband, a father like a mountain."

Qin Ming really didn’t know what to say about it; this scumbag bird had actually become a shining "role model bird."

"Young Master’s rise to Grandmaster..." He continued reading the Nightly News, surprised to find such an evaluation. The article mentioned a young man from Liuguang City, so stunning that it had nothing but praise for him.

"Liuguang City, where Master Wu is located." The talking sparrow blinked as it spoke, recalling the Purple-eyed Crow they had encountered at Black and White Mountain, as well as the mysterious woman in a black fur cloak, Tang Jin.

"Could it really be the descendant of that special sect that Master Wu pledged allegiance to?" The talking sparrow leaned in to read the news, and it actually recognized characters!

No wonder it said it had birthed divinity and wanted to follow the path to become a god – this bird was indeed not ordinary.

Qin Ming said, "If it’s a Disciple from that sect, would there still be a need to take part in this grand examination and compete with people from other cities?"

The talking sparrow nodded and said, "Master Wu mentioned it briefly; the Mountain Sect he joined is very extraordinary, and in the early stages, various actual combats are needed to improve oneself."

After that, the sparrow lowered its voice, "That woman in black, Tang Jin, her teacher is incredibly powerful; otherwise, how could Master Wu willingly become his student? It is said that her teacher is pioneering his own path and may well become a Grandmaster Level figure!"

Reading on, Qin Ming found that the Nightly News’s evaluation of that young man was very high, saying that his every move and style were the epitome of excellence, he already had the demeanor of a lofty Young Master.

The talking sparrow hesitated, then said, "Mountain Master, I have news to tell you, but don’t get angry, okay?"

"Speak," Qin Ming looked at it.

"As far as I know, that black-clad woman, although her true face is so beautiful it’s ridiculous, but... "

Qin Ming said, "Stop beating around the bush, just say it. I won’t get angry."

The talking sparrow disclosed the secret, "You had actually caught her eye initially, but it seems she wasn’t impressed with you, and she chose someone else as her teacher’s Closed-door Disciple. It’s probably the Young Master mentioned in the Nightly News."

Qin Ming nodded, hmming in response. What was there to be angry about? After all he had been through, such missed opportunities barely caused a ripple in his heart.

"Let’s go, it’s time to leave." Meng Xinghai arrived, informing Qin Ming that they would go to Chasing Light City for an "away fight."

He smiled as he mentioned that this time, the stakes were quite commendable and that if they won, the others would probably be quite distressed.

"Last time you consumed the Five colored Spiritual Branch, the effect was extraordinary, right? It comes from a Blessed Land, sprouting from a precious tree rooted in the Tian Guang Pond. That was just a tender branch from its early spring rebirth. This time, the stake Qi Daoming has put forward is the ’Falling Fruit’ from that old tree."

Chasing Light City, in terms of scale, was comparable to Chixia City. The two cities were not very far apart, just four hundred li. Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai rode on flying mounts, arriving swiftly.

"Master Li!" Qin Ming saw Li Qingyun here and had not expected him to come as well.

"Fight freely, no one will dare to cause trouble." Li Qingyun said smilingly, his white, shiny hair and red, rosy complexion making him look exceptionally kind and benevolent.

He was giving Qin Ming reassurance while also implying that there might be some issues here, but since he came in person, there probably wouldn’t be any problem.

"Is someone trying to interfere?" He looked at Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun, asking quietly.

"Not exactly, everything’s been resolved," Meng Xinghai did not elaborate.

Chasing Light City, many people were discussing the upcoming battle.

At the same time, they also mentioned other exceptional people from other places.

"Liuguang City actually has a Young Master rising to Grandmaster, that’s ridiculous!"

"Can we from Chasing Light City win the duel against Chixia City, and could we possibly battle that Young Master?"

"You’re dreaming, what is a Young Master? Like the bright moon hanging high, the ’Candle Light’ of Chasing Light City and Chixia City can’t compare!"

...

Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai walked on the streets and also heard these discussions. Clearly, the duels from various places were causing a stir, and everyone had started paying attention.

The next day, Qin Ming kept his appointment, ready to duel with the "First Person" from Chasing Light City.

"Qing Yue will be here to watch the battle." Meng Xinghai informed Qin Ming that Li Qingyue had brought the complete Secret Scripture and had already arrived in Chasing Light City in secret.

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