"Ah…"
"Rongrong, take care."
After watching Ning Rongrong leave, Chen Qingling couldn't wait to enter meditation again.
She had to become strong enough to travel the continent and find her loved ones.
"Mom, I will definitely find you! I will definitely bring you back to reunite with Dad!"
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, in a thatched cottage.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host's nurtured target, Chen Qingling, her spirit power level has increased by one level!]
[Ding! Tenfold Rebate triggered!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, your spirit power level has increased by five levels!]
Chen Shenggge stared blankly for a few seconds, looked up at the deep night sky, and gave a bitter smile.
"This girl… she's really pushing herself."
"But shouldn't tenfold rebate mean ten levels? Why only five?"
[Host! Nurtured target Chen Qingling's cultivation realm is too low, and the amount of spirit power increased is too small to allow for ten consecutive level-ups!]
Chen Shenggge's eyelids twitched.
Playing word games, huh!
Five levels is five levels, it's not bad to gain five levels without doing anything!
Time flew by, and it was already the next morning.
The first ray of sunlight pierced through the window and shone onto Chen Qingling's exquisite and beautiful face.
Perhaps sensing the warmth on her cheek, Chen Qingling opened her beautiful eyes.
"Wow…"
"Is it already the second day so soon?"
"I feel like I only meditated for a while, and then it was already the next day."
Chen Qingling stretched lazily and got up from the sofa.
Even though she hadn't slept all night and had been meditating to increase her spirit power, she didn't feel tired at all. Instead, she felt refreshed and invigorated.
Knock, knock, knock.
A series of knocks sounded at the door.
"Coming!" Chen Qingling stepped forward and opened the door. Ning Rongrong, wearing a light blue short skirt, was standing there.
Ning Rongrong crossed her arms and stared at Chen Qingling, scrutinizing her.
"Qingling, honestly, did you meditate all night and not sleep at all?"
"Ah… yes… how could I not sleep?"
Chen Qingling rubbed the back of her head, her eyes darting away, unable to meet Ning Rongrong's gaze.
Seeing Chen Qingling's guilty demeanor, Ning Rongrong knew immediately whether she had slept or not.
"You, you really don't consider if your body can handle it."
Once her secret was out, Chen Qingling stopped pretending. "I feel perfectly fine, not tired at all."
"Hahahaha."
"Rongrong, don't say that. Weren't you just like Qingling back then?"
Just then, Chen Xin arrived, flying on his sword.
"Grandpa Jian, can you please not bring up my embarrassing past! It's so annoying!"
Seeing the playful Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin's face was filled with a smile.
"Master."
Chen Xin nodded. "Qingling, Rongrong is right."
"You are still young and in the stage of growth. As your master, I don't recommend you meditate day and night without rest."
At the same time, Ning Rongrong, standing beside Chen Xin, made a funny face at Chen Qingling and provocatively pointed to her own bulging chest with her small hand.
This angered Chen Qingling, who pouted. "Alright, alright, I won't meditate day and night to increase my soul power anymore."
"There isn't much I can teach you, but your knowledge of soul masters is lacking. So, I will personally explain soul master knowledge points to you."
"Rongrong, don't leave yet. Stay and consolidate your knowledge points, so you don't forget them."
Chen Xin glanced at Ning Rongrong, who was trying to slip away, and said leisurely.
"Ah…"
"Grandpa Jian, I don't think it's necessary. I have all those knowledge points memorized perfectly; I can't forget them."
"Hmm?!"
Chen Xin's expression turned serious, a stark contrast to his usual kindness.
"Rongrong will heed Grandpa Jian's teachings."
Chen Xin nodded slightly and immediately began explaining Soul Master knowledge specifically to Chen Qingling.
High noon.
After two and a half hours of lecturing, Chen Xin finally finished his passionate explanation.
Chen Qingling listened intently the entire time, afraid of missing anything.
Ning Rongrong, however, ran off after only listening for a short while.
"Master, the Top Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls are amazing."
"Heh heh."
"The Top Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls is nothing special. It's just a junior who has synthesized hundreds of volumes of information into one book called the Top Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls."
"This is of little practical use to the major sects. It's merely to make it easier for commoner Soul Masters to understand."
"Oh, right, Qingling, I've already utilized the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources to widely search for your mother."
"Thank you, Master…"
Chen Qingling lowered her head, her heart in turmoil after a long deliberation. She wanted to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but didn't know how to say it.
Should I just sneak away?
Thinking about the care she had received from Chen Xin and the others these past few days, it felt wrong to just leave like this.
"Qingling, what are you thinking about?"
"Master, I want to leave now." Chen Qingling hesitated for a long time before finally choosing to speak her mind.
Chen Xin's heart skipped a beat. "You've only just arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and you want to leave so soon? Has the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect done something wrong?"
Chen Qingling shook her head. "No, everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been very good to me. But I don't want to settle for the status quo."
"But… it's too dangerous for you to venture out alone."
Chen Qingling shook her head, a faint smile gracing her lips. "Qingling isn't afraid. I have my father who protects me at all times."
Chen Xin wanted to say more but stopped, unsure of what to say.
To have a mysterious and reclusive powerhouse as a father, someone who could protect his daughter's safety even without being present, was simply astounding.
Gurgle gurgle.
Chen Qingling's stomach let out a hunger alarm, and her pretty face flushed.
"Let's eat before you go. Remember to say goodbye to Rongrong."
"Thank you for your fulfillment, Master."
Immediately, Chen Xin took Chen Qingling to the cafeteria to eat.
"Qingling, eat whatever you want, don't be polite."
"Mhm mhm."
Chen Qingling's eyes lit up as she looked at the various delicacies in the cafeteria, involuntarily swallowing her saliva.
Assembly Hall.
Chen Xin arrived in a hurry, flying on his sword. He saw Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong chatting happily.
"Uncle Jian, weren't you teaching Qingling? Why are you here?"
Gu Rong grinned, "Is it because you have nothing left to teach? If not, I can teach her!"
Chen Xin sighed, "I've already taught her everything I could."
"It's just… Qingling is leaving."
"What?!"
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, who were sitting in their chairs, were greatly alarmed and stood up.
"Uncle Jian, what do you mean…"
"Sword Bone, explain clearly. Why is Qingling leaving? Isn't she doing well at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Chen Xin stood tall and straight, looking up at the sky. "Qingling is unwilling to settle for the status quo. In my opinion, she wants to venture out and travel the continent."
"Isn't that reckless! How can a twelve-year-old child venture out alone?"
Chen Xin turned around, his hands behind his back.
"Perhaps others can't, but Qingling can. She has a hidden powerhouse silently protecting her from behind."
"You must know that Qingling was able to escape from the dangerous Star Dou Great Forest unharmed, which proves that the hidden powerhouse behind her is strong enough to walk sideways."
"Qingling venturing out alone will be completely without danger."
As everyone knows, overthinking is the most fatal thing.