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Chapter 110: A Complete View

Li Dachui and Xiao Changche sat facing each other.

Xiao Changche's injuries were more serious than Li Dachui had imagined.

With a casual strike, Duanmu Miaomiao almost completely shattered the Heaven-Slaying True Qi within Xiao Changche's body.

Unfortunately, Xiao Changche is a martial arts prodigy with extremely abundant true qi, which makes it extremely difficult for Li Dachui to retrieve and restore the true qi that is scattered and causing damage within his body.

At first it was easier because Xiao Changche had almost lost control of these true energies and could only let Li Dachui do as he pleased. But it became more and more difficult as time went on. Finding those scattered true energies was like finding a needle in a haystack.

In other words, the Qiankun Qi that Li Dachui cultivated was just right, and his control over true qi was so meticulous that he was able to divide his true qi into countless parts to search for those escapees in the other person's body, and then wrap them up and send them back to where they belonged.

However, this leads to an awkward situation.

Li Dachui's true energy circulated throughout Xiao Changche's entire body, which was equivalent to seeing Xiao Changche completely naked. In Li Dachui's eyes, Xiao Changche's body no longer held any secrets.

Some are fatter, some are thinner; some are injured, some are unharmed. Even wearing thick clothes, they have nowhere to hide under the flow of true energy.

The eyes can also lie.
This intimate contact of true energy points directly to the truth.

Xiao Changche wasn't unaware of this, but there was nothing he could do.

She needs to recover as quickly as possible.

No one knows when war will break out.

Perhaps in the next moment.

If Xiao Changche, as the highest-ranking military commander, is unable to appear, it will be a significant blow to the morale of the front lines.

Li Dachui withdrew his true energy, sat cross-legged for a moment, and said, "Its effect is getting smaller and smaller. As for the rest, I'm afraid you'll have to recover little by little on your own. After all, I'm only a ninth-grade Xuan Yuan cultivator, and there are some areas where my strength is insufficient."

Xiao Changche nodded: "Thank you for your hard work. I've recovered about 60-70% now, and things will get better day by day. Once my true energy can circulate on its own, it will act like a giant magnet, slowly attracting the rest back. Besides, you've brought back so many good medicines. In a few months, I'll be back to normal."

Li Dachui stood up and walked to the table. He opened a ceramic jar wrapped in cotton, placed a spoon inside, and handed it to Xiao Changche: "This is a thousand-year-old ginseng that Xiaoman snatched back when she attacked Yan Ke a while ago. I processed it and added some other things. It's very beneficial for repairing the hidden injuries in your body. Drink one jar every ten days. That ginseng is enough for you to drink for half a year."

"So troublesome? You might as well just chew it up!"

"Are you really that clueless, or are you just pretending?" Li Dachui's eyes revealed a hint of contempt. "Xiao Changche, if you dare to chew that ginseng a few times, believe me, I'll make you feel like you're in heaven, with bloodshot eyes and a nosebleed every day, so much so that you can't even keep your clothes on!"

Xiao Changche glared at him, and Li Dachui immediately shut up.

The woman in front of me is violent, the kind who'll start a fight at the slightest provocation.

"Your leg is broken, you can eat some of this ginseng, it will help it heal faster."

“For an injury like mine, using this kind of ginseng would be a waste!” Li Dachui laughed. “Don’t worry about me, I recover very quickly. Others take a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, but I’ll be back to normal in a month at most.”

"That's good!" Xiao Changche handed the pottery jar to Li Dachui, who naturally took it and reached out to help Xiao Changche up. Xiao Changche naturally took his hand and stood up, completely forgetting that he was already able to move freely.

It wasn't until they stood up and their eyes met that Xiao Changche realized what was happening. His gaze lowered and fell on the hand that Li Dachui was holding.

Li Dachui was stunned for a moment, then quickly let go.

During the days when Xiao Changche was injured, it was Li Dachui who helped him up and down, and cooked soup and rice for him!

The two sat down somewhat awkwardly, and after a long while, Li Dachui said, "There are a few things I haven't told you yet."

"Tell me what it is!"

"Once your injuries heal, you no longer need to forcibly suppress the progress of your cultivation of the Heaven-Slaying Technique. With me here, you can cultivate with peace of mind!" Li Dachui said.

"Once I reach the peak of the ninth rank of the Profound Origin Realm, the hidden danger of the Heaven-Slaying Realm is very likely to erupt. At that time, unless you reach the Innate Realm..."

“I will!” Li Dachui nodded and said, “Before my mother passed away, she used her great supernatural powers to cleanse my body, so I have never encountered any obstacles in my cultivation. I have always made great progress. When you reach the peak of the ninth rank, I will surely reach the innate realm as well.”

Xiao Changche nodded silently, thinking to himself that he was truly bound to this bond now.

And it's the kind of relationship you can't refuse.

Thinking about how his once-proud cultivation level was utterly insignificant in front of Duanmu Miaomiao, Xiao Changche felt a sense of urgency.

What if we run into each other again?

Can you really expect others to let you off the hook?
"Another thing is that Xiaoman, Xiaomao, and Xiazhi will all be under your command from now on. Spending so much time together, they might notice something's off about you," Li Dachui said. "Xiaoman is older and more experienced. And Xiazhi, don't let her seemingly carefree and easygoing nature fool you; she's actually quite perceptive! It's just that Xiaomao doesn't pay much attention to these details! So I'm planning to find a suitable time to talk to them about you." Spending so much time together, even the most skillful disguise will eventually slip up unintentionally.

The reason Xiao Changche has kept the outside world so well all these years is because of the ruthless, bloodthirsty, and arrogant persona she has cultivated. Even Wan Feng and Wang De have been cornered by her and beaten by her; who else would dare to provoke her?
Everyone feared and avoided Xiao Changche, and would never stand in front of her unless absolutely necessary.

Even Linghu Ye didn't like being around his subordinate.

Xiao Changche's trusted generals are all her own people. Later, Xiaoman and Xiaomao will also become members of Xiao Changche's core group. It's probably impossible to hide it from them.

"Don't worry, they won't look down on you just because you're a woman. They only respect those who are capable!" Li Dachui said. "Right now we're still a bit weak, so you have to keep your identity a secret. When we're stronger and have the resources, you can appear as a woman. What can anyone do to you then? In the end, the strong rule this world. If anyone is not convinced, just beat them until they submit!"

Seeing Li Dachui's self-righteous demeanor, Xiao Changche couldn't help but laugh: "What if you can't beat them? This world isn't very friendly to women."

Li Dachui patted his chest and said, "By then, I'll definitely be a Xiantian (a high-level cultivator). I'll be your henchman! If anyone bares their teeth at you, I'll pull them out."

"Remember what you said today, I'll be waiting for you then!"

"No problem! There aren't many people in this world who can order me around, and you're one of them. How about that? Aren't you proud? Shouldn't you thank me properly?" Li Dachui's habit of being cheeky kicked in again, and he started boasting.

Xiao Changche looked at Li Dachui, his eyes gradually sharpening again: "Alright, how can I thank you?"

As soon as he said, "Put on women's clothes and dance for me," Li Dachui realized he was in trouble. He turned his back out and quickly backed away. The door opened without wind and slammed shut after Li Dachui had slipped out.

There was a loud bang from inside the house; something hit the door.

Peeking out from behind a large pillar, Li Dachui patted his chest. "What a violent woman! She'll start a fight at the drop of a hat. I need to work harder and make sure I reach the Innate Realm before this violent woman, or I'll be getting beaten up a lot in the future."

Now, when it comes to cultivation, Li Dachui no longer dares to boast of his genius in front of Xiao Changche.

They are the real geniuses.

Looking at the tightly closed door, Li Dachui's thoughts drifted elsewhere.

This Xiao Changche, he usually looks skinny, but he's actually quite well-endowed. It's just that he wraps his chest up with layer upon layer of cloth, which is really bad for his health! What kind of opportunity should I find to talk to her about this?

I think I'd better not; I'd probably be hunted down if things got really bad.

Li Dachui shook his head repeatedly, abandoning the dangerous idea.

Turning around, his gaze sharpened; Xiao Dongwei stood blankly in the distance, staring at him.

"What are you looking at? Want to get beaten up?" Li Dachui raised his chin and said angrily.

After saying that, Li Dachui strode away.

Behind him, Xiao Dongwei's single eye shone brightly.

Looking at the tightly closed door, and then back at Li Dachui's retreating figure, one can't help but feel that there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Only after Li Dachui's figure disappeared did Xiao Dongwei turn around, walk to the door, and gently knock on it.

"General, general!"

"Come in!"

Xiao Dongwei pushed open the door and entered. Xiao Changche was sitting at the table, flipping through a book. Looking him up and down, Xiao Dongwei felt that something was wrong with Xiao Changche's appearance.

That look in his eyes?

"General, did that guy bully you?" Xiao Dongwei asked cautiously.

Xiao Changche raised his head, his gaze fixed on Xiao Dongwei like a sharp knife.

Xiao Dongwei shuddered: "General, we just received news that Zhenwu City has released Miss Luo Hua, Young Master Qianli, and the families of all officers above the rank of captain in our unit. It seems that City Lord Zhou's negotiations have been successful, and we most likely won't have to go to war with Zhenwu City!"

Xiao Changzha stood up and paced around the room a few times: "Dongwei, we have gained a lot this time, but in fact, it was Li Dachui and his men who played the leading role. Next, when the army is reorganized, you can't show any fear or weakness in front of them, understand?"

Xiao Dongwei nodded. Although they would be family from now on, even brothers sometimes need to keep clear accounts!
family?

He looked up at Xiao Changche, his gaze a little strange.

(End of this chapter)