After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Liu Ergou, who had just regained his footing, hurriedly said, "This person is the descendant of that Xuanhuang Realm expert, and he's used to running rampant here."

The rules were set by the Luo family; who would dare offend them? Naturally, they'd turn a blind eye.

I see…

A look of realization dawned on Qin Chuan's face.

As Liu Ergou has already explained, Yunmeng City is different from other cities.

The main power here is held by a monk family surnamed Luo.

The only Xuanhuang Realm expert was the patriarch of the Luo family.

Now it was their turn to enter the city.

Liu Ergou quickly stepped forward, paid two thousand spirit crystals, and entered the city gate with Qin Chuan.

Liu Ergou had obviously been here many times before, and he led Qin Chuan to an inn in the city with ease.

After paying 1,000 spirit crystals, I booked two rooms.

"It will cost too many spirit crystals. I hope this Snow Lotus Orchid can sell for a lot of spirit crystals!"

At the doorway, Liu Ergou spoke as he took out the brocade box containing the snow lotus orchid.

"Then you should accept the Snow Lotus Orchid!"

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Since I said I have money, I'm not just putting on a show."

As he spoke, he took out a storage ring from the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace and tossed it to Liu Ergou.

"There are 300,000 spirit crystals here, along with some pills, magic weapons, and martial arts techniques. You can keep them for now. If you don't have enough spirit crystals tomorrow, I'll go to the Wanbao Pavilion to get some more."

These spirit crystals belong to people who died at Qin Chuan's hands.

Most of the remaining spirit crystals were stored in the Wanbaoge Black Card when he was in Fire Flame City.

"Three hundred thousand spirit crystals!!"

Liu Ergou stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"What, is it too little?" Qin Chuan asked in confusion.

"How could it be less!"

Liu Ergou swallowed hard and said in a deep voice, "Young Master, have you forgotten? The 390,000 spirit crystals we gave to the Lin family as a betrothal gift have already exhausted almost half of the Qin family's wealth."

"You just casually picked up 300,000 spirit crystals, and it seems so effortless..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan awkwardly touched his nose, realizing that the other person thought it was too much.

He then came to his senses and realized that his horizons had indeed broadened considerably after leaving Guiyun City, that small place.

The main problem is that there are just too many people willing to die to give him money, which has led to him no longer having any interest in spirit crystals.

Without elaborating on these matters, Qin Chuan changed the subject, saying, "There are healing pills in this storage ring that can heal the scars on your face. You can use them after you return to your room."

"Thank you, young master!"

Liu Ergou's eyes dimmed for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "But I don't want to use this pill yet."

"Why?" Qin Chuan asked, puzzled.

"The scars on my face were caused by various reasons along the way, and they serve as a constant reminder to me to take revenge!"

Liu Ergou's eyes were firm as he gritted his teeth and said, "Only after I kill Duan Mingze and truly avenge my parents will I remove these scars."

"Ok."

Hearing these words, Qin Chuan sighed and did not press the matter further.

After chatting for a few more minutes, the two went back to their respective rooms.

Sitting cross-legged in the space of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace, Qin Chuan took out the emerald green jade tube and began to study it carefully.

This jade tube was precisely what Liu Ergou's cheap master had prepared to use on him before his death.

He was captured, but never used it before he died.

"Contains the power of a strike from the ninth level of the Profound King realm..."

Qin Chuan's eyes flickered, and the more he looked, the brighter the light in his eyes became.

If one could master this method, and if one could store techniques like the Floating Pagoda Finger in advance...

Then, when needed, unleash them all on the enemy at once.

That power…

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan felt his mouth go dry and his heart pound.

He couldn't help but look forward to finding the Demon Cloud Ancestor as soon as possible and obtaining the method for making this jade tube.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Chuan composed himself and took out the Xuan Chi Sword, beginning to practice the second move of the Blood Flame Sword Technique.

He has now broken through to the eighth level of the Profound King Realm and is able to cultivate the second form of the Blood Flame Sword Technique.

Although he is already the number one person below the Profound Emperor Realm, this is only in comparison to the Profound King Realm.

If facing a Xuanhuang realm expert like the purple-robed elder from the Brahma Sect, he is still completely outmatched and must improve his strength as soon as possible.

Time passes little by little.

A month passed in the blink of an eye within the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace space.

During this time, he finally learned the second move of the Blood Flame Sword Technique, and his strength improved to a new level!

Just then, Qin Chuan's expression shifted slightly, and soon after, a knock sounded at the door.

"Young Master, I'm going out to buy some things and also to inquire about my master's situation. Would you like to come along?"

After a moment's hesitation, Qin Chuan exited the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace space and said in a deep voice, "Er Gou, I'm at a crucial moment in my cultivation right now. You go first, I'll come find you later!"

Liu Ergou stood outside the door, his expression momentarily stunned.

After a moment, he stopped talking and sat down cross-legged, guarding the door of Qin Chuan's room.

Ignoring Liu Ergou, Qin Chuan returned to the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace space and continued to cultivate the second form of the Blood Flame Sword Technique.

Although this move has been mastered, its power is greatly reduced if it is not cultivated to the minor mastery level.

This process lasted three months.

On this day, Qin Chuan smiled and put away his Xuanchi sword.

After a period of unremitting efforts, he finally mastered the second move of the Blood Flame Sword Technique to a minor level!

Meanwhile, a day had passed in the outside world.

"Crench!"

The door opened silently, and Qin Chuan smiled as he looked at Liu Ergou, who was protecting him, "Thank you, Ergou!"

Although he didn't need any protectors, Liu Ergou's unwavering protection for him for three days still deeply moved him.

"No...nothing like that!"

Liu Ergou quickly stood up from the ground, scratched his head, and said with shame, "I can't help the young master much, I can only do these small things within my power."

"Two dogs!"

Qin Chuan's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Everyone has their own value and is unique. Don't easily deny yourself!"

At this point, he joked, "Just like now, you'll protect me, and who knows, you might even save my life someday!"

Looking into Qin Chuan's sincere eyes, Liu Ergou's eyes reddened, and a warm feeling quickly swept through his heart.

He saw himself more as a servant, and even his ability to avenge his parents depended on others.

Therefore, they feel even more inferior and become even more cautious.

After embarking on the path of cultivation, he felt increasingly insignificant and powerless.

Hearing Qin Chuan's words now, he seemed to have rediscovered his sense of purpose.

"Yes, I will!" Liu Ergou wiped the moisture from the corner of his eyes and nodded vigorously.

As he spoke, he scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said, "Young Master, did I make you laugh? A grown man like me crying like that..."

"Nothing."

Qin Chuan shook his head and smiled, "When I was your age, I would sometimes hide and cry secretly. There's nothing shameful about it."

Liu Ergou's lips twitched, and he hesitated, "But young master, you don't seem to be that much older than me..."

"Forehead…"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan awkwardly touched his nose.

Having experienced countless life-and-death situations and the deceit and treachery of human nature, his heart has become incredibly mature.

Even the vicissitudes of life.

I think the last time I secretly cried was when I missed my biological parents…