Traveling through time to cultivate immortality: a life and death test

Liu Xing ultimately couldn't persuade Dongfang Qing. He couldn't bear to see her so heartbroken she fainted from crying. His wife, with a mournful look in her eyes, pleaded for Qing'er. He considered that Dongfang Qing's development plan needed to continue. He believed that traveling was better than reading a thousand books. Taking her out to broaden her horizons, while also teaching her the principles of social interaction and understanding the dangers of the underworld, would be very helpful for her future life and her pursuit of a management position. So he agreed, but he imposed three conditions on Dongfang Qing: first, she must obey his instructions and not act unreasonably; second, she must not neglect her studies or martial arts training.

"I promise you, I promise you anything." Dongfang Qing's face suddenly lit up with joy, and she hung on Liu Xing's arm and refused to let go. As long as he followed Liu Xing, she would not care about anything else. Seeing this, Dongfang Hao and his wife were jealous. This silly daughter was raised in vain, and her parents didn't want her anymore.

The next day, at dawn, Liu Xing, his bamboo flute, and Dongfang Qing, a bag of books, set out. Dongfang Hao and his wife escorted them to the dock to board their ship. Seeing these two children venturing into the world empty-handed, without weapons or money, they were speechless. This was Liu Xing's deliberate arrangement; he wasn't afraid of hardship, but he wanted to temper Dongfang Qing's temper and make her suffer. Dongfang Qing, however, was incredibly excited, feeling like she was just going on a sightseeing trip, completely unaware of the terrifying journey that lay ahead.

After leaving Tianxin Lake, the ship dropped them off and returned. Liu Xing and Dongfang Qing began to travel along the Tongtian River. Their destination was the former site of Plum Blossom Villa, and Liu Xing wanted to first address the destruction of Plum Blossom Villa. The two places were separated by over a thousand miles. If they rode at full speed, they could reach the site in half a month, but if they walked, it would probably take three months. Liu Xing was in no hurry, and continued at a leisurely pace.

"Qing'er, let's rest for a while under this willow tree." Dongfang Qing's initial excitement had worn off after only half a day's walk, and now she was hungry and thirsty, collapsing on the ground. There was a spring next to the willow tree, and Qing'er rushed over and drank without hesitation. But drinking too much only made her even hungrier. She complained bitterly, but had no idea how to get food. Liu Xing didn't feel hungry at all, thanks to his martial arts skills. Without food, they could only continue their journey on an empty stomach.

It was soon evening, and dark would fall in an hour. With no village or shop nearby, they had to camp in the wilderness. Dongfang Qing couldn't bear it any longer, starving to the point of discomfort. He looked at Liu Xing pitifully. Liu Xing pretended not to notice and spent the night hungry. After a day and night without food, Dongfang Qing finally felt the bittersweet taste of hunger. Thinking back to his usual pampered lifestyle, where he was picky about his food, even a steamed bun seemed like a delicacy.

So along the way, Liu Xing thought of ways to torture Qing'er. Being cold and hungry was commonplace. She had to read when she sat down to rest, and she had to meditate and practice at night without slacking off. Liu Xing taught her the ability to survive in the wild, and if she didn't want to starve, she had to find food by herself. She could identify wild vegetables and crops, fish in the water, catch rabbits in the mountains, climb trees to dig out bird nests, and even squeeze into a dilapidated temple with beggars. She was dirty, had no change of clothes, and often didn't take a bath. His Qing'er sister was not as fragrant as before, and her Xing brother was not as handsome as before. When Qing'er was really hungry, she was willing to exchange her Xing brother for steamed buns. Can love without bread still last?

At the market, they had to pay for everything from accommodation to meals, but they were penniless and could only swallow their saliva. The market was a hodgepodge of people, all kinds of people. With Liu Xing's keen sense, nothing escaped his scrutiny. He wasn't out to single them out, but to use the opportunity to educate Qing'er. He taught Qing'er the characteristics of pickpockets, thieves, and scammers, using real-life examples as a practical lesson. He also had Qing'er stop some thieves and recover the stolen money.

At the same time, she will experience the hardships of the grassroots, the misery of waiting to die without money for medical treatment, the helplessness of selling oneself to bury one's father, the collusion of false cases, and other dark sides of society. Qing'er will experience the cruelty of reality and the sorrow of the lower classes, and deeply understand the worldview that "the bigger the fist, the more powerful the truth." She also wants to help, but she is penniless and powerless.

Poor Qing'er, she is suffering both physically and mentally. Many social phenomena have overturned her cognition and forced her to accept reality. Her outlook on life, values ​​and world view have undergone new changes. She is no longer so naive and simple, but has become more rational and her mind has become more mature.

Three months later, they finally reached the border of Nanlin Prefecture. Three days later, they arrived at Plum Blossom Villa, a place of ruins and overgrown weeds. Pavilions and towers of the past were now shattered bricks and tiles. Sects came and went, heroes fell, history was always a cycle.

Qing'er came over and took Liu Xing's hand, wanting to comfort her lover, vowing to help Xing get revenge. Liu Xing's eyes were clear, and he patted Qing'er's hand and said he was fine. He had just thought of Sister Liu Yue, wondering where she was now and if he would ever see her again in this life. He also thought of the assassination and persecution that Auntie had persecuted him. Auntie was now dead, and the old grudges were wiped out.

The headquarters address of Sirius Fort remained unchanged, making it easy for Liu Xing to find it. He wanted to destroy the Black Wind Twins first, then Sirius Fort. So, he began teaching Qing'er the skills of stealth, tracking, and disguise. After a month, he finally managed to infiltrate a caravan. When the Black Wind Twins arrived to rob the escort, he effortlessly killed them, beheaded them, and stole their swords and horses. Then, he headed for Sirius Fort. The old lord of Sirius Fort was celebrating his fiftieth birthday today. His skills had been weakened by the battle at Plum Blossom Villa, so he passed the throne to his eldest son. Today, Sirius Fort was hosting a banquet to entertain guests.

Liu Xing and Qing'er threw the package at the podium, sending heads tumbling to the ground. Everyone looked closely and saw the Black Wind Twins. Who had killed these two evil spirits? Everyone was in a state of wonder when a young man and woman leaped onto the podium. Liu Xing pointed his sword at the Lords of Sirius Fort and the others, saying, "Do you remember the tragedy at Plum Blossom Villa? We have come to collect the debt today."

With that, he charged into the crowd, sword drawn. Sirius Fort was a third-rate sect, with limited experts. Though the crowd attacked the two, it took only a quarter of an hour for the enemy to be completely wiped out. Dongfang Qing's internal energy had greatly improved, and with Liu Xing's guidance along the way, his combat prowess had greatly increased, making him more than capable of dealing with these newly acquired masters. He only executed the ringleader, sparing the other servants and family members, and even the guests who had come to celebrate his birthday were spared.

After defeating the enemy, an incense table was set up on the rostrum, facing the direction of Plum Blossom Villa, and the enemy's heads were used to pay tribute to the souls of the deceased in Plum Blossom Villa. Great revenge had been achieved, and the deceased souls could rest in peace. When everyone learned that it was the second young master of Plum Blossom Villa who had come to seek revenge, they talked about it with great relish, and later a storyteller embellished it and turned it into a story that spread for a long time.