CHAPTER 261: CHAPTER 257: VERY BIG, VERY STRONG (BEGGING FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS)

"Swear loyalty to me as your master, and if you dare to betray, your bones shall be crushed to dust!"

Chen Xuan stood above, his overwhelming aura bearing down on Qin Ke below.

Yet at this moment, there was not a trace of fear on his face. Even though this aura was pressing him to the point of suffocation, his eyes were filled with intense excitement.

"I... Qin Ke swear, if I ever betray Elder Xuan, may I meet a terrible death, and the Qin Family be eradicated!"

Qin Ke’s expression was extremely respectful, a drop of blood essence appeared at his fingertip!

"The Blood Oath... is formed!"

A voice roared out, a first-grade aura exploded violently.

In the next moment, this drop of blood essence slowly floated in front of Chen Xuan.

"Not bad!"

Chen Xuan nodded in satisfaction, unexpectedly finding Qin Ke so decisive, not even needing Chen Xuan to speak, he directly pledged the Blood Oath.

This sign of allegiance...

It’s no wonder he has always appreciated Qin Ke; his judgment... is indeed remarkable!

Immediately extending a hand, he absorbed the blood essence into his palm, which then vanished instantly.

From this moment on, should Qin Ke harbor even a trace of betrayal, his fate would be determined by Chen Xuan.

"From today on, you are my disciple, Xuan Er!"

Chen Xuan felt somewhat excited inside, after all, Qin Ke counted as his first formal disciple.

Consider it an addition to the Divine Movement Sect!

After all... having used the master’s name, some contribution must be made!

"Master, Qin Ke pays respect to the teacher!"

That shout was almost a bitter howl from Qin Ke, he finally... he finally had a master.

Then, placing both hands on the ground,

"Bang, bang, bang!"

He respectfully kowtowed three times.

At this moment, his face turned red, his eyes excitedly gazing at Chen Xuan above.

"Rise!"

Chen Xuan waved a single hand, instantly a wave of Spiritual Power lifted Qin Ke up.

"Isn’t this the time for you as the master to show some gesture?"

Ning Xin reminded from the side at this moment.

"Certainly!"

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded, always being generous with his own people.

But—

What should he give?

Silver taels are too mundane, too ordinary, he doesn’t consider them worthy, and Qin Ke lacks nothing in them.

And below, Qin Ke first gratefully smiled at Ning Xin, the good lady master, then immediately looked toward Chen Xuan, his face full of anticipation, even somewhat nervous.

With thousands of thoughts racing, guessing what good things the master would gift him.

"Let’s do this!"

A moment later, Chen Xuan spoke, Qin Ke instantly stood upright, held his breath, and perked up his ears, afraid of missing a single word.

"Such mundane objects as a master won’t give you! But the gift I’m giving you, you’ll definitely like!"

With that, his figure flashed, he arrived beside Qin Ke.

A palm struck his back, pouring abundant Spiritual Power into his body, at the same time, Spiritual Power surged into Qin Ke’s consciousness sea.

This was the grand gift he intended to give.

Spiritual Power refined his physique, Spiritual Power directly imparted the cultivation insights of the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique to him.

Qin Ke immediately was overcome with joy!

This was simply his fortune, with the master’s help, he would certainly soar.

About three hours later.

Chen Xuan gradually withdrew his Spiritual Power and Spiritual Power.

Qin Ke did not care whether it was appropriate here and sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning his cultivation.

Chen Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Without regard to conventional forms, not merely speaking of talent, just this Martial Dao heart was worth his praise.

Chen Xuan cast a few strands of Spiritual Power, enveloping Qin Ke, then said to Ning Xin, "Let’s go, he might need quite some time."

....

The Nine Revolutions Secret Technique cultivation insights were not only initially systematic but also Chen Xuan’s own comprehension, this massive volume of insights took Qin Ke over ten days to barely absorb.

Of course, this was just a superficial absorption.

To completely convert it into his own would still require not a short amount of time.

But even so, these dozens of days enabled him to rise from the First-Layer of Purity to the Second-Layer, even not far from the Third-Layer.

"Hu—"

Qin Ke let out a long breath, calming his heart down.

"I wonder what layer that old fellow from the Gu Family is at?"

He muttered quietly.

The rapid increase in strength had him somewhat inflated, having such thoughts just after reaching the Second-Layer of Purity.

One must know, that old ancestor of the Gu Family had been a first-grade over five hundred years ago, though without Breaking Realm Immortal Grade, he must be amongst the High-Layer of Purity by now.

"Come to the study!"

At this moment, Chen Xuan’s voice sounded in his ears.

Qin Ke collected his thoughts, dare not delay, immediately left the main hall and headed toward the study.

...

"Master!"

In the study, Qin Ke slightly greeted, standing there, his face extremely respectful.

While at this moment, Chen Xuan sat in a chair, holding a book and quietly reading.

During the entire duration of his stay in Daning County, as long as he wasn’t cultivating, he’d be here reading, getting acquainted with the situation in the Supreme Domain.

Of course, Daning County was too remote, and books recording information about Great Yu were few and far between.

So, as for Chen Xuan’s understanding of the Great Yu, it’s only a small part.

After a long time, he put down the book in his hand, looked up, and pointed to the chair beside him, "Sit down!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke nodded and then carefully sat down on the chair beside him.

"No need to be so formal; since we’re master and student, I don’t have that many rules. Relax a bit."

"Yes!"

Qin Ke leaned slightly forward and spoke softly.

Chen Xuan shook his head upon noticing this but decided not to concern himself with it. Over time, he would naturally understand Qin Ke’s character.

"How much do you know about the Eastern Continent and the Great Yu?"

After all, his time here has been short, and his understanding of the Eastern Continent relies entirely on these books, but Qin Ke, being a native, should know a bit more.

"Master... the Eastern Continent is vast! The Great Yu is powerful!"

Qin Ke spoke slowly.

Regarding his master’s identity, Qin Ke had previously speculated but was unsure; however, after asking this question, he was almost certain.

He is not from the Eastern Continent.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan raised his eyebrows, "Be specific!"

Vast and powerful! This much he knew!

After pondering for a while, Qin Ke said, "I don’t know how big the Eastern Continent truly is, as I haven’t even left Daning County!"

"The Eastern Continent has always been ruled by the Great Yu Royal Family, likely for over a hundred thousand years."

"We’re in a region belonging to rMolan Mansion, under the Crane King’s domain, and you know the Great Yu’s current situation is that the kings govern separately."

"That’s all the disciple knows!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, but his eyes betrayed a hint of disappointment.

He knew these facts already.

It seems Daning County is indeed too remote; the Eastern Continent is sufficiently large, even a family like Qin Ke’s in Daning County knows little about what’s outside.

"If Master wants to know more, he could ask the Dark Moon Trading Company. They certainly know about the situation in the Eastern Continent."

"But they are too greedy, especially in terms of information, demanding exorbitant amounts, sometimes even Cultivation Technique or treasures for some information!"

Qin Ke felt somewhat embarrassed, since this was his master’s first question to him but resulted in such an answer.

"It’s alright. I know Daning County is too remote, so it’s understandable that information is a bit closed off. As for the Dark Moon Trading Company..."

Chen Xuan tapped his fingers on the chair.

He pondered whether to go or not, but ultimately decided against it. Perhaps later, at the very least not before leaving Daning County.

After all, he cannot expose his situation right now, as several groups are still searching for Ning Xin and the others, so caution is necessary.

If exposed, given his current strength, it would be courting death.

Better to stay under the radar!

"Alright, you may leave now. Also, do not disclose our relationship to anyone, understood?"

"Rest assured, Master, each time I come here, I am cautious, so no one will know about my relationship with you."

This is where he was clever.

Since the first contact with Chen Xuan, when asked to investigate the Ning Family, although unaware of the circumstances at first, upon knowing more about the Ning Family, he realized things were not simple.

Thus, he made numerous preparations.

Here is remote, a place where ordinary people of Daning County live, and those with some status typically don’t come here.

Even he changes his appearance each time he comes.

"Hmm!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, this is one of the aspects he appreciated about Qin Ke.

He is careful and prudent in his actions.

"Alright, go back and cultivate diligently. If you don’t understand anything, you can come to ask me!"

"Also, take over Daning County within a year!"

It’s a test from Chen Xuan, after all, there is only a first-grade here, if he can’t achieve it, then... he is not qualified for full cultivation by Chen Xuan.

"Yes, Master!"

Qin Ke stood up suddenly and shouted.

He knew it was a test from his master, and even if not explicitly stated, he knew he would do it independently.

...

As night fell!

After Chen Xuan’s battle with Ning Xin, he didn’t rush to sleep but instead chatted leisurely.

"Do you think Qin Ke can accomplish it?"

During the conversation, an arm draped over Chen Xuan’s waist while fingertips gently traced back and forth.

"Are you not full?"

Chen Xuan looked down at her; little girl was practically playing with fire.

"Talking seriously!"

Ning Xin rolled her eyes at him, but her fingertips ceased their movements.

Doing this daily yet still thinking he’s not full?

Almost bursting, she couldn’t grasp where he got such resilience, not resting even for a day, and constantly introducing new playfulness.

If not for him being in the mansion daily, she would suspect him of learning it from another woman.

"It depends on him, it’s a test from your husband. If he can’t take over even a small Daning County, then there’s no need to nurture him."

Moreover, Chen Xuan already made up his mind.

If Qin Ke takes over Daning County within a year, he could consider teaching him the Nine Elements Dao Skill afterwards.

Otherwise, he’s unworthy!

Taking over Daning County would also allow using the Qin Family’s name to step out into the world; it’s reasonable this way.

Otherwise, he would appear out of nowhere, and without traceable background, surely leading to trouble later.

"But the one from the Gu Family, a first-grade, is the Eight Layers of Purity, likely Qin Ke won’t manage!"

Ning Xin expressed her concern.

They thoroughly understood the situation in Daning County, besides the Gu Family’s first-grade, Dark Moon Trading Company also has a first-grade around the Seven Layers of Purity.

"If cultivating my Nine Revolutions Secret Technique and failing against a mere Eight Layers of Purity, then he’s worthless!"