Starting from the Locked Dragon Well, I'll grind my way to becoming the Great Sage of Immortal

Chapter 59 Blood Endurance Perfection

"Old Wang, Old Sun, Xiao Qi," Uncle Chen took three chickens out of the basket and gave them to the three men. "Here you go, they're home-raised, they'll make a really delicious soup."

Then, he took the last two chickens, walked up to Jiang Qi, and handed them to him with both hands, his face showing embarrassment and earnestness: "Boss Jiang, please don't mind, it's just a small token of my appreciation... These chickens have been raised for two years, the meat is firm, and the soup will be very fragrant..."

"Uncle Chen, this..." Jiang Qi didn't want to accept it, knowing that Uncle Chen's family was struggling financially.

Xiao Qi leaned close to Jiang Qi and whispered, "Brother Qi, Uncle Chen's family only raises these five chickens. They treat them like treasures. Last time we left the water shop, we didn't earn any money for over a month, but we couldn't bear to sell them. We were thinking of killing them when our two sons came back for a family reunion..."

Uncle Chen genuinely wanted to thank Qi-ge'er this time, and also wanted Xiao Shui to help out with odd jobs at the water shop, as his legs weren't fully healed and he couldn't manage alone.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qi looked at the two neatly cleaned chickens, then at Uncle Chen's expectant eyes and Xiao Shui's thin figure, and felt a lump in his throat.

This world is a mess... the poor are kind-hearted, but those in high positions often treat human life as worthless.

He hesitated for a moment, then took the two chickens and said gently, "Thank you, Uncle Chen. Now, fetch some water."

"Okay...okay..." Uncle Chen immediately beamed and nodded repeatedly.

"Thank you, brother!" Xiao Shui's eyes lit up, and she was about to bow again.

"Call him Jiangtou," Uncle Chen quickly corrected.

"Thank you, Jiang Tou!" Xiao Shui quickly changed her address, a smile spreading across her face.

Jiang Qi smiled and helped out from the side.

......

In the days that followed, Jiang Qi devoted most of his time to cultivation.

During the day, he would hone his skills at the martial arts school and occasionally engage in perfunctory sparring; at night, he would return to the water store and brew the "Moonlight Blood-Coagulating Soup," swallowing the tonic to accumulate qi and blood.

As time passed, the fifth stage of Qi and Blood reached its peak, and the seed of the sixth stage of Qi and Blood began to sprout.

"Once the sixth Qi and Blood is successfully refined, my total Qi and Blood volume will surpass that of an ordinary martial artist who has reached the peak of the Blood Refining Realm with ten Qi and Blood."

Jiang Qi sensed the changes within his body and pondered, "Although I'm not at the Strong Bone Realm, I've already surpassed the Blood Refining Realm..."

After sensing the changes in his Qi and blood, he looked at the [Book of a Hundred Trades].

【Wind Chaser Step (Mastery): 450/500】

"At this rate, we should be able to complete the martial arts assessment before it's over."

Based on his experience of developing the [Wind-Splitting] sword intent when the "Wind-Breaking Blade" was perfected, he was curious whether the "Wind-Chasing Step" would also undergo changes or have additional abilities when perfected.

And so, another day passed, and we returned to the water shop.

"Protector Jiang, you're finally back! Come in and see us!" Guo Meng rushed over as soon as they reached the alley entrance, his expression somewhat strange.

Jiang Qi's heart tightened, and he subconsciously thought that something had happened to Suo Longjing, so he quickly walked into the courtyard.

However, the scene that greeted him upon entering the water store surprised him slightly.

A slender figure dressed in light blue athletic attire was seen examining the well and the surrounding water buckets and pulleys with great interest.

Zhao Tong and Gao Li followed behind like followers, heads bowed, a few steps behind, their expressions a mixture of respect and pain.

The woman seemed to sense someone entering and slowly turned around.

She appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, with skin as white as snow, beautiful features, and clear, bright eyes that exuded charm and vitality.

However, the slight upturn of her chin and the cunning glint in her eyes revealed a hint of the spoiled and willful nature of a young lady.

Jiang Qi felt that the woman looked familiar, and after a moment's thought, he remembered her.

"Guardian Jiang, that's... Hall Master Qin's daughter, Miss Qin Hongyu." Guo Meng whispered in Jiang Qi's ear, "This morning, Old Wang and the others delivered water to Liefeng Hall, and Miss Qin... secretly hid in the empty water cart and slipped out with them."

Did they sneak out?

Jiang Qi frowned slightly.

The head of the family, the young lady, secretly ran to this water shop in Sweetwater Lane?

He doesn't sound like someone who's easy to deal with.

"Didn't you report it to the hall master?" Jiang Qi asked.

"I wouldn't dare..." Guo Meng's voice was even lower, with a wry smile. "This young lady said that anyone who dares to inform on us will be made unable to stay in the Liefeng Hall... She is the Hall Master's precious daughter, and she means what she says."

He really is a "troublemaker".

Jiang Qi paused slightly, having already made up his mind, before walking forward with a normal expression.

When Qin Hongyu saw Jiang Qi, she looked him up and down a few times, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, before a half-smile curled at the corner of her lips:

"You're Jiang Qi? The one who went from an ordinary person to the intermediate level in just six months, and even sent Jiao Yuan, the bodyguard of the Qing Shui Gang, flying with a single punch?"

Jiang Qi clasped his hands in greeting: "Miss, your presence at the waterside shop is a great honor. I wonder if you have eaten yet?"

Qin Hongyu blinked: "No, what's wrong? Is Chief Protector Jiang treating us to a meal?"

Jiang Qi remained expressionless and continued, "The lotus leaf chicken and jade shrimp at Baxianlou are exceptional. Xiao Qi, go and buy them for Miss."

As he spoke, he gave Zhao Xiaoqi a wink.

Seeing how capable Jiang Qi was, Qin Hongyu immediately smiled broadly and looked at Zhao Tong and the others: "Look at this, that's the difference. There's a reason why you can't become protectors."

Zhao Tong and the other two could only laugh awkwardly.

Xiao Qi was very quick-witted; understanding immediately, he bowed and said, "Yes, Protector Jiang!"

He then strode out of the water shop, but instead of turning towards the Eight Immortals Tower, he made a turn and hurried toward the Fierce Wind Hall.

Qin Hongyu watched Xiao Qi leave without paying any attention, and then began to look around the courtyard, asking questions as if she was very curious about everything in the water workshop.

About half an hour.

Footsteps sounded outside the courtyard gate; Xiao Qi had returned.

Several other people returned with him, the leader of whom was a middle-aged man in a brocade robe with a dignified face.

This person was none other than Qin Lie, the head of the Liefeng Hall.

Qin Hongyu was taken aback at first, then her face showed anger, and she turned her head sharply to glare at Jiang Qi.

Qin Lie glanced at his daughter, then at Jiang Qi and the others, his eyes darkening slightly, but he did not immediately lash out.

He first hissed at Qin Hongyu, "Nonsense!"

Qin Hongyu bit her lip, glared at Jiang Qi fiercely, but had no choice but to lower her head in frustration.

Then, Qin Lie turned to Jiang Qi, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Protector Jiang," Qin Lie said in a deep voice, "you did well."

As he spoke, he took out a jade porcelain bottle and tossed it to Jiang Qi, "There are two high-quality Blood Nourishing Pills inside. They have a remarkable effect on improving blood and qi in the mid-stage of the Blood Refining Realm. Take them."

"In addition, go to the hall tomorrow and obtain ten more Blood Nourishing Pills."

"Thank you, Hall Master." Jiang Qi bowed respectfully.

Qin Lie nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave with Qin Hongyu, who looked unwilling.

Before leaving, Qin Hongyu turned back and mouthed to Jiang Qi, "You just wait!"

After they had walked a distance, Xiao Qi came closer and whispered to Jiang Qi:

"Qi-ge'er, I've inquired around. This Miss Qin has had quite a... tough time."

Didn't she get engaged to Yan Beifeng of the Blood Blade Hall of the Green Water Gang a while ago? But Yan Beifeng died suddenly, and the engagement fell through.

But this incident did not discourage the young lady; on the contrary, it helped her cultivate her sixth bloodline.

But in a moment of excitement, she secretly went out without the master's knowledge, and was attacked by evil spirits outside the city, nearly losing her life... The master was both shocked and furious, and thus strictly forbade her from leaving the house...