Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"Yes, I found this while hunting in the forest. It should be one of the goat species."

As she spoke, Qian Shui squatted down and stroked the little lamb's head.

It was fate, really. That day, Qian Shui made a bow, drooling as he fantasized about his unparalleled archery skills, hitting the bullseye every time, and thinking about hunting some game, birds and beasts, anything would do.

Just as Qian Shui had been wandering around for half a day and was almost at the foot of the mountain without finding any prey, a little lamb made a bleating sound.

With dinner sorted out, he was ready to draw his bow and shoot!

However, the little lamb spotted him, but it wasn't afraid. It bleated and walked straight towards him.

There's no other way; it's already like this. It would be too cruel to kill it with another arrow.

After returning to the camp with the little lamb, Qian Shui stared at it for a long time, but couldn't bring herself to kill it. She went hungry that night!

"I used to read in science articles that goats are very curious, and that's probably why humans domesticated them. I never knew it was true!"

The lamb was very friendly and liked to be petted by Qian Shui, so Qian Shui kept it as a pet. She thought that if it were a ewe, it would have goat milk to drink in the future!

Hence the current scene.

What girl can resist a cute creature? Qian Renxue ran over and reached out to pet the little lamb.

But the little lamb didn't recognize Qian Renxue. When it saw her reach out, it would hide. Qian Renxue tried several times, but it always ran behind Qian Shui.

Why is it running away?!

"Maybe it doesn't recognize you!" Qian Shui forcibly brought the lamb to her side, indicating to Qian Renxue that she could pet it.

That was a good start. As soon as Qian Renxue reached out, the little lamb started bleating and struggling violently.

As soon as Qian Shui let go, the little lamb trotted into the room on its tiny hooves.

The situation was quite awkward!

"Haha, it's okay~ it's okay~"

"Speaking of which, Xiaoxue, how did you end up here with His Holiness the Pope? You couldn't have come here specifically to see me!"

Although it is indeed the truth, it is impossible to say it out loud, and talking about it makes Qian Renxue feel awake!

"That's because I'm already level 30 and I'm out hunting souls!"

Qian Renxue put her hands on her hips, tilted her head back at a 45-degree angle, puffed out her chest which was currently nonexistent, and said very proudly!

"As expected of you! Amazing! Ten levels in just one year and six months! You truly deserve your innate talent of level 20 soul power!"

Qian Shui gave Qian Renxue a thumbs up, genuinely praising her! He had no intention of comparing his cultivation talent with the most talented person in the world, and besides, Qian Renxue's level had also revealed some things.

Even if she has great talent, she might reach the Soul Master level in half a year, but doesn't she feel that's too rushed?

The better one's talent for cultivation, the more reason one has to be lazy. Conversely, this young girl must have worked tirelessly and to the extreme over the past six months to achieve this!

Although Qian Renxue didn't say it, Qian Shui guessed it. Why the rush? What else could it be?

Qian Renxue has always been very good to him since he was little. If there's a share for him, there's always a share for Qian Shui. Honestly, it's no exaggeration to say that Qian Shui was practically raised by Qian Renxue!

Perhaps it's because she's the apple of the Spirit Hall's eye that she can act with impunity, but what does it matter? Should Qian Shui thank Qian Xunji and Qian Daoliu?

Without Qian Renxue, Qian Shui would most likely have been left to fend for herself at the Angel Academy, so Qian Shui is grateful and sincerely congratulates her!

In the Douluo Continent, he was an orphan in this life, with no relatives. Only the Dean and Qian Renxue truly entered Qian Shui's heart. These were two people he could never let down.

"That's right, I'm really amazing!" Qian Renxue kept her head tilted back, completely unconcerned about the hardships of the past six months. After all, she saw Qian Shui alive and well, and that was enough!

"Qianshui, come here." Qian Xunji was satisfied with Qianshui's talent, and he did not intend to renege on his promise to focus on cultivating Qianshui. So he wanted to ask Qianshui what she wanted.

Upon hearing Qianxun call her name, out of politeness, Qianshui had no choice but to go over and talk to her.

"Your Holiness the Pope," Qian Shui bowed.

"Qian Shui, your talent is astonishing. We promised you that the Spirit Hall would give you special attention and training, so let me ask if you have any requests. I will grant them all!"

"Uh... I hadn't thought of that..."

While Qian Shui and Qian Xunji were talking, Qian Renxue wanted to go into the wooden house where Qian Shui was sitting, but as soon as she opened the door, she saw the little lamb standing in front of the door staring at her.

Every time Qian Renxue took a step, the lamb would push forward, and this happened several times in a row.

Seeing the territorial little lamb, Qian Renxue puffed out her cheeks; she was determined to challenge it!

"I don't have any needs, I'm perfectly fine, thank you for your concern, Your Holiness!"

"Would you like to come back to Wuhun City with us?" Qian Xunji also felt that Bibi Dong had gone a bit too far. Qian Shui made it sound so easy, but who could have survived if it were someone else? This was no different from killing Qian Shui outright.

The Spirit Hall would lose a genius with twin spirits, which is not in their best interest.

Therefore, Qian Xunji wanted to take Qian Shui back to Wuhun City so that he could enroll in Wuhun Academy, which would also ensure his safety.

Qian Shui ignored Qian Xunji's polite question, because as long as Qian Xunji wanted to, he would be taken back to Wuhun City regardless of whether Qian Shui was willing or not.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Holiness. I am doing well in the Star Dou Great Forest and there is no danger to my life. Martial Soul City is too comfortable and makes it impossible for me to concentrate on cultivation. General theoretical guidance is also dispensable to me."

Therefore, I chose the teacher's method and stayed in the Star Dou Great Forest to train!

"Xiao Shui, are you still going to stay in this godforsaken place?"

Qian Renxue overheard their conversation. When Qian Shui said that they should do things according to Bibi Dong's wishes, she became anxious and furious!

"Yes, I need more experience! Look at you, you're already level 30, and I'm only level 19. If I stay in Wuhun City, I might be left behind by you for the rest of my life."

"This...this..." Qian Renxue had never won against Qian Shui through reasoning, and this time was no exception.

"A rational choice! The Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger, Qian Shui, have you thought it through?" Qian Xunji was somewhat impressed by this kid, putting himself in danger so that he could gain ample experience.

At least someone like him, who has had a smooth life since childhood, has never had such a thought.

Perhaps Qian Shui and Bibi Dong are the same kind of people. Bibi Dong was able to emerge from the City of Slaughter and obtain the God of Slaughter Domain. Qian Shui's current behavior is based on the same logic as Bibi Dong's journey to the City of Slaughter.

Qian Xunji is incapable of empathy, which is why, in the near future, he, with the strength of a level 95 Title Douluo and a super martial soul, ganged up on Tang Hao and bullied him, only to be brutally beaten in the process!

However, Qian Shui's choice can be considered to maximize the interests of the Spirit Hall; at worst, they can send someone to protect him secretly.

Chapter 19 Agreement

Qian Shui's reasoning was sound, and neither Qian Xunji nor Qian Renxue could refute it, so they had no choice but to agree.

Qian Renxue couldn't bear to see Qian Shui continue to suffer like this outside. When she entered the room, she saw a simple bed made of thatched grass, covered with leaves, and dried meat hanging beside the bed.

All that was left was a small table and chairs that Qian Shui had made himself; there wasn't even anything to eat with! And the whole room smelled terrible!

"Xiao Shui, this is for you, and this too~"

Before leaving, Qian Renxue stuffed all the food from her soul tool into Qian Shui's hands, afraid he would go hungry, just like when they first met at the age of three, when she stuffed dried meat into his hands. Only this time, instead of a sweet smile, her brows were furrowed with worry.

"Um... Xiaoxue, I can hunt, so I have plenty of food. It would be great if you had pots and pans."

"Ah~ I~ I don't have any either!" Qian Renxue truly didn't have any; she was a woman who never did any housework, how could she possibly have cooking utensils?

"It's alright, it's alright. I can just go outside the Star Dou Great Forest and get a set. It's a small matter. But I see you took these out of thin air, they must be storage soul tools!"

Qian Shui doesn't care about anything else, but soul tools are extremely useful!

"Yes, this wristband was given to me by my grandfather," she said, pointing to the white wristband with gold trim on her wrist.

"Can I take a look? I've been wanting to study this for ages! It's so rare, I've never seen one before! If I had this, it would be perfect! Just imagine, you could put anything inside—stones, wood, large animals, cooking utensils, tableware, knives, daggers—and just take it out when you need it. How convenient!"

Without hesitation, Qian Renxue took off her wristband and handed it to Qian Shui.

"Here, take this and use it for now, I don't really need it!"

"There's no need. I was just curious to take a look. Besides, this was given by the Grand Master, so it wouldn't be right for you to give it to me."

After examining the storage soul tool and using his soul power to try putting in and taking out items, Qian Shui returned the wristband to Qian Renxue.

Thinking that what her grandfather had given her was not really suitable for Qian Shui, Qian Renxue pondered for a moment and then turned to Qian Xunji and asked, "Dad, can I give Qian Shui a storage soul tool?"

Qian Xunji didn't care. Although storage soul tools were rare, they weren't exactly priceless treasures for him. Using them to win over a genius seemed just right.

"can!"

So Qian Xunji agreed.

"Xiao Shui, Daddy agrees! What kind of storage soul tool do you want? I'll find one for you when we get back and bring it over next time."

"Hmm... a ring, it looks really cool!"

"Okay, anything else? Let's go together~"

"A sword or a knife will do! I'm really not comfortable using a dagger! I really want to get something more comfortable!"

"it is good!"

Qian Shui didn't refuse. After all, Qian Xunji was clearly trying to win her over, so she could accept it without feeling guilty.

Qian Shui is really looking forward to storage rings, a classic fantasy item!

"Xiao Shui, when do you plan to go back to Wuhun City?"

"Around level 20 or 30, I'll have to trouble the seniors of the Spirit Hall to hunt spirit beasts then."

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come home."

After saying that, Qian Renxue and her group left.

Qian Shui originally wanted some living supplies, but unfortunately, those high-level soul masters brought nothing but everyday clothes, food, and money. So, Qian Shui only received some food from Qian Renxue.

"What~"

The lamb didn't care; the goat was quite stubborn. Perhaps it felt its territory had been invaded, so it was particularly hostile towards Qian Renxue.

"Oh, little lamb, are you a ewe or a ram? Grow up quickly! If you're a ewe, you'll provide me with excellent protein; if you're a ram... hehehehe~"

Qian Shui stroked the lamb's perfectly straight fur with one hand, and with the other, she held a leaf to the lamb's mouth to tease it, her smile gradually becoming grotesque.

In the past six months, he had a tough time only in the beginning. He had just entered a dangerous and unknown situation and had to be very careful as he had no experience.

But he was, after all, a knowledgeable person from a civilized society; he just lacked practical experience, which he used to verify the theory.

Having secured food and lodging, familiarized himself with the surrounding environment, and avoided danger, he was now fully aware of his surroundings. Naturally, he wanted to pursue a better quality of life. He even had the energy to fly a kite and kill a few weak thousand-year-old soul beasts.

So in the end, it really was just that tree-hidden snake that almost killed him, and yet he wasn't even hurt!

Humans originally hunted and gathered, until they learned to farm, which gave them surplus energy to do things beyond survival.

Everything complex is built upon sufficient productivity!