I was chased at the beginning, and I got the first quick sword

Chapter 594 Eat as much as you want!

The gale at the summit of Tongtian Ridge is extraordinary, stretching endlessly for miles.

The closer you get, the more you can feel its power.

Chu Qing subconsciously wanted to make the bird stop, but then she thought that this bird was so clever that it would never seek its own death.

So they simply let it do as it pleased.

Sure enough, as it approached the gale, the little bird turned its wings and its huge body suddenly spun in the air, using its wings to protect itself from top to bottom, like an arrow released from a bow, directly piercing through the gale curtain.

Chu Qing was prepared. As the bird's wings changed shape, he used his internal energy to stabilize the figures of Wu Qianhuan and the other three.

After the little bird passed through the layer of gale-force winds and returned to normal, it withdrew its inner energy.

Looking back, the fierce wind was suddenly left behind.

Further ahead, it's all downhill.

We have now completely crossed the Tongtian Ridge.

"I never expected there would be such a barrier at this very peak."

"No wonder so few people have been able to cross the Tongtian Ridge over the years... If it weren't for those few gateways, wouldn't all four regions and one state be like a self-imposed prison?"

Chu Qing felt a mix of emotions.

He gently patted the bird's back, and the bird understood his meaning, immediately slowing down considerably.

Heading south, it didn't take long before we reached the edge of Tongtian Ridge.

From this vantage point, one can now vaguely see the silhouettes of towns dozens of miles away.

Once they reached the spot, Chu Qing found a secluded place and let the little bird land.

Wu Qianhuan and the others also opened their eyes. They hadn't fully digested the benefits of the snake eggs yet, but they could continue after entering the town and staying at an inn.

The little birds, at this point, were quite adept at acting like eagles. Knowing their own size and the difficulty of disembarking, they spread one wing, extending it from their backs to the ground.

This caused the people who originally planned to use their lightness skills to come down to simply slide down along the wings.

The shepherd boy wasn't satisfied with just one time and planned to do it again.

Chu Qing waved his hand:
That's enough.

"Little bird, if you get hungry, go back to Tongtian Ridge to find something to eat, and remember to come back when you're done eating."

"When you're not busy, just stay in the sky. Don't go too far away from me, or I won't be able to find you when I need to."

The little bird nodded its enormous eagle head, indicating that it understood.

Chu Qing waved his hand, and a sudden gust of wind arose, sending the bird soaring into the sky.

The green grass on the ground was blown into undulating waves, and it took a long time for it to calm down.

The shepherd boy shaded his eyes with his hand, gazing at the tiny black dot of a bird in the sky, and exclaimed in admiration:

"How high does this guy fly? How can such a big bird shrink to such a tiny size?"

"It's hard to say exactly how high, but it's at least above the clouds."

Chu Qing said casually, after all, this bird doesn't have a high demand for oxygen. Living in places like the top of Tongtian Ridge all year round, it can fly to an unimaginable height to survive.

"By the way, from what you just said, you're not planning to feed it?"

The shepherd boy turned to look at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing said with a smile:

"You forgot, it eats the gallbladders of those snakes, and snake meat should also be a daily staple for it."

"Whether I'll be able to eat other things is another matter..."

"Instead of feeding it, we should let it find its own food."

"Anyway, it's fast, so even if we're a bit far from Tongtian Ridge, it can come back quickly."

Everyone thought about it and realized it made sense.

However, I am somewhat envious of Chu Qing's laissez-faire approach to raising children.

Having acquired such an eagle means no expense in raising it; it can fly, fight, and is intelligent...

If this gets out, I wonder how envious people will be?

Especially since the Sky Eagle of the Desolate Region has only been a legend for so many years, Chu Qing actually managed to get a live one.

If this news gets out, things will probably get lively in Tongtianling again.

I wonder how many reckless fools would dare to venture to the summit of Tongtian Ridge in search of one...

Even during their casual conversation, Chu Qing didn't forget their business.

He led the group around the edge of Tongtian Ridge to make sure the surrounding towns were safe and there was no trace of Li Juechen before choosing a town to settle down in.

Judging from the current situation, Chu Qing felt that they had arrived in the Southern Region one step ahead of Li Juechen.

However, we cannot let our guard down completely and must guard against the possibility that Li Juechen might bypass these towns and venture deeper into the Southern Region.

So he planned to stay here for a few days with Wu Qianhuan and the others.

At the same time, he ordered all the martial arts masters in the Southern Region to be on guard against Li Juechen's appearance... If there was any news, they should report it to him immediately.

Even if you encounter it, you must not make a move.

To avoid needlessly throwing one's life away.

Of course, this last point is not a death order.

After all, it's in the blood of people in the martial arts world to speak out against injustice.

If Li Juechen really goes deep into the Southern Region and starts a massacre...

People discovered it, but because of Chu Qing's orders, they didn't stop it, which inevitably left them with a grudge.

Sometimes things are like that: knowing it's impossible, yet still doing it. It's not foolishness, it's integrity in one's heart, and one will not regret it even if it means dying for it.

Chu Qing did a quick check and found that the surrounding area belonged to the Shao Yan Sect, one of the two gangs, three halls, five gates and one manor. So he wrote a letter, explaining the cause and effect, and sent it to the Shao Yan Sect.

Other matters will be handled by the experts of the Shao Yan Sect.

After returning to the inn, he went to Wu Qianhuan's room.

As soon as I entered, I felt something was off; there seemed to be a faint heat brewing in the room.

Wu Qianhuan, on the other hand, seemed quite calm.

Chu Qing came up to her, and she just opened her eyes. The next moment, she stretched out her arms and wrapped them around Chu Qing's neck, pulling him close with a slight tug.

"Qianhuan... what's wrong with you?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Wu Qianhuan moved closer.

Chu Qing didn't care, but she was a little surprised.

In broad daylight, Wu Qianhuan would never have dared to do this before... But since his fiancée has already extended an invitation, how could he, as her fiancé, run away without a fight?
They immediately brandished their spears, spurred their horses, and engaged in a fierce battle.

Just as he was locked in a fierce battle with his opponent, he suddenly heard footsteps.

A gentle voice came from outside the door:

"Sister Wu, has Third Brother returned? Why do I feel a slight burning sensation in my internal energy after circulating my qi..."

"Something feels off."

"The shepherd boy is like that too..."

As they were talking, two figures burst into the room.

Chu Qing had a bad feeling; the door wasn't bolted.

They couldn't care less about anything else at the moment and just wanted to call it quits and hang up the white flag.

But battles are never a one-man affair. He wanted to call a retreat, but his opponent was unwilling to let him go.

After several attempts to pull it apart, it was already too late.

The shepherd boy and Wenrou entered at the same time, and seeing this scene, they immediately realized that things were not going to turn out well.

They rushed forward to help Wu Qianhuan.

Chu Qing was no match for the three men, and though he wanted to retreat, they pressed on relentlessly.

As the saying goes, when all patience is exhausted, there is no need to endure any longer.

With a furious roar, he disregarded everything else and unleashed all his skills, fighting against three opponents single-handedly... The battle raged on until the sky darkened and the sun and moon lost their light.

By the time the battle was completely over, it was already midnight.

……

...Chu Qing left the battlefield, which was now a mess, and went to the table to pour himself a cup of tea.

Only after finishing the drink did I finally calm down completely.

The three people on the bed were sleeping soundly, but Chu Qing took a deep breath, feeling that something was strange about what had happened today.

Wu Qianhuan wouldn't normally act like this, and even though Mu Tong'er and Wen Rou like to fool around, they never go this far.

After much thought, Chu Qing realized that the sentence Wenrou said when she entered the room was the key to the problem.

"Could it be that these snake eggs have other effects besides stimulating internal energy?"

He thought for a moment, then came to the bedside and reached out to hold her gentle wrist.

I sensed that her internal energy was pure and profound, a world apart from what it used to be, though not quite the same.

He probed the shepherd girl again, and found that the girl's internal strength was now vastly different from before.

Chu Qing closed her eyes and carefully examined the snake eggs, only then confirming that they had not caused any damage to their bodies... She figured that even if there was a problem with the snake eggs, it had all been resolved by now.

"It not only solved the problem, but also helped them. Otherwise, with just one egg, I'm afraid it wouldn't have had such an effect."

Chu Qing couldn't help but marvel again.

What is the origin of this snake?
I don't know if my guess is right or wrong.

Without any past journal entries to corroborate our findings, we were essentially feeling our way forward.

He thought about it for a moment, then decided to stop thinking about it.

He then gave this snake a name of his own: the Ice Domain Flame Serpent.

Snake eggs have the ability to enhance internal strength... however, they seem to arouse lust.

However, he himself possesses profound internal strength, so it doesn't affect him.

Thinking of this, he suddenly thought of Jiang Li.

Jiang Li also ate these snake eggs... How is she now?

He intended to put on his clothes and go take a look, but when he glanced at them, he found that his clothes were all torn to shreds.

In the battle just now, armor was broken, mountains were split, and rivers were cut off. Every means was used, resulting in iron spears being stained with blood. The situation was naturally tragic.

Fortunately, Wu Qianhuan already had a change of clothes. He took out a new set, put it on, and tidied himself up before leaving the room.

I was originally worried about what to do if I went to Jiang Li's place and Jiang Li also had problems.
The solution is naturally different from the previous one; we need to find a way to help her recover to avoid leaving any hidden injuries.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Jiang Li coming up from downstairs after finishing his dinner.

Upon seeing Chu Qing, he nodded slightly to him:
"Master Chu."

"Are you okay?"

Chu Qing quickly asked, but after asking, she didn't know what to say next.

Being too direct might be seen as presumptuous.

Jiang Li glanced thoughtfully at the door behind Chu Qing, then chuckled softly:
"It's not a big problem. The effects of the snake egg aren't as terrible as you might imagine. If you have a clear mind, it will subside quickly."

"By using internal force to guide the movement, it can greatly assist in the practice."

"However... if one already has expectations in their heart, I'm afraid they won't have that kind of self-control."

Once she said that, Chu Qing understood.

Those who have eaten meat and those who haven't are completely different people.

Those who have eaten meat will find the smell of meat irresistible, and with the added desire in their hearts, how can they possibly resist?

Conversely, if you don't have such expectations and feel somewhat lost, you can calm down by shifting your focus.

The problem with this is that Wu Qianhuan has tasted meat before, and has even developed a taste for it.

The shepherd boy and Wenrou wanted to eat it but didn't have the courage. They had imagined it countless times in their minds... Now that they had been given a chance, they naturally couldn't seize it.

Only Jiang Li's food, which he had never eaten or seen before, could calm his mind.

On the contrary, they were unharmed.

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said:
"Could you let me take your pulse?"

"please."

Jiang Li reached out his hand.

Chu Qing gently probed with his finger, channeling his inner energy into her meridians, exploring every inch of her body.

He released his grip after a moment.

His expression turned somewhat strange for a moment...

These snake eggs don't seem like anything legitimate.

Jiang Li's internal strength has also improved, but it is still a level lower than Wu Qianhuan's.

If we were to raise the internal energy of the four people to the same level, in terms of the increase in internal energy, Wu Qianhuan, Wenrou, and Mutong'er would have roughly the same increase, while Jiang Li would only have half of theirs.

The difference is obvious.

Fortunately, although Jiang Li's internal strength did not improve as much as Wu Qianhuan and the others, he did not suffer any hidden injuries.

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said:
"However, Miss Jiang, you probably shouldn't be greedy with these snake eggs..."

"I see."

Jiang Li nodded.

It's not that Chu Qing is stingy; Wu Qianhuan and the others can eat there every day because of Chu Qing.

Although Jiang Li did not suffer any hidden dangers after using the snake egg this time, it's better to be safe than sorry.

If too much is used in a short period of time, and the burning sensation accumulates in the body, it may cause serious problems if it is not relieved over a long period of time.

What I worry about even more is that if the burning sensation isn't relieved in time, it will slowly become ingrained, and that a person's entire personality might change.

Seeing Jiang Li's composure, Chu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, Miss Jiang, please get some rest."

Jiang Li glanced at the door behind Chu Qing and smiled slightly:
"Young Master Chu should also rest early and not overwork himself... Ah, I was too talkative."

"With Young Master Chu's profound cultivation, there is no need to worry too much."

"..."

Was this considered being teased by the girl?
He shook his head, went back into the house, and closed the door.

As he sat down at the table, he saw the shepherd boy open his eyes and look at him.

Chu Qing was slightly taken aback, thought for a moment, and asked:
"Were you still lucid at that time...?"

"Ah."

"Do you regret it?"

"not regret."

Chu Qing breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this:

"Go to sleep."

The shepherd boy remained silent, a smile playing on his lips, and fell asleep contentedly.

There's not much to say; a few words will suffice.

Chu Qing didn't think too much about it. There was no need to waste time on things. Since things had come to this point, why bother to dwell on it?

As long as we know that she is not mentally impaired, but rather that she is following her heart's desire, that's enough.

Nothing was said that night, and before they knew it, it was dawn the next day.

After everyone got up, they asked the waiter to prepare their meal.

They didn't go out; they ate in the room... But before the meal started, Wu Qianhuan, Wenrou, and Mutong'er all stared at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing blinked:
"what?"

"Where are the snake eggs?"

The three of them said in unison:

"Give us one more!"

Jiang Li almost spat out his tea. Chu Qing thought for a moment but didn't hesitate. He brought out three snake eggs, baked them, and gave one each to Wu Qianhuan, Wenrou, and the shepherd boy.

Eat as much as you want!

(End of this chapter)