Times passed by swiftly, and another three days flew by in a flash.
Ever since that fight in the alleyway, his day has been peaceful.
After taking in little Xiao Jie on that stormy night, Zhu Dingxiang decided to make her his disciple. Though there are many distractions, he didn't waste time idling and goofing around.
Early in the morning of every day, he would practice with the Crimson Blood Axe. Gradually, his body was adapting to the heavy weapon.
With the Axe Foundation Manual he borrowed from Wei's residence a couple of days ago, Zhu Dingxiang learned a few different ways to exert force through the Axe.
Looking through all the manual he got, Zhu Dingxiang also begins to practice a new martial skill called Thunderclap Axe Technique. While it was only at (Mid-tier) of the Mortal Rank, the power it generates was very satisfying.
Moreover, in the afternoon, he would usually go around the town, giving out foods and [Divine Tree's Blessing] to accumulate Karma points. While in the evening, he would meditate and practice formation carving.
As time passed, his extraordinary temperament and healing capabilities have long become the talk of the townsfolk.
Sometimes, on the street, one could hear the tale of a mysterious doctor from the passing storyteller.
...
After finished his morning practice, Zhu Dingxiang laid down and resting under the blooming peach tree.
'It has already been a week since I came to this town...'
"What is it, Xiao Jie?" Zhu Dingxiang said helplessly, after feeling something tugging his tail. He had reminded her many times, but the little girl just keeps on pulling it.
"Master, Xiao Jie is hungwy..." Said Xiao Jie, yawning.
"Okay... go calls Little White and Chibi over... We will have roasted fish for lunch." Waving his hand for her to go away, he then checking his Status.
[Host: Zhu Dingxiang]
[Age: 19]
[Martial spirit: (Early-stage) Sky Rank, Divine Spiritual Tree.]
[Bloodlines:(Peak) Earth-rank Three-tails Starlight Fox.]
[Innate ability: Clones]
[Body Physique: Earth Rank Wood-Origin physique]
[Cultivation: (Peak) 3 Stage Qi condensation realm ]
[Cultivation technique: Heaven and earth resonance (no progress)]
[Skill: Cloud-Step (Perfection), Thunderclap Axe Technique (Intermediate).]
[KP: 1160] (Karma points)
There was not much change to the status interface except he had told Jarvis to add the skill column. In the future, any movement technique or martial skill he learned will be there.
Noticing that his karma points had surpassed a thousand, a smile emerged on his face.
'Jarvis, exchange one low-grade talisman for me.'
...
While eating the roasted fish, Zhu Dingxiang closely studied the scroll in his hands.
[Nature's wonder.]
[Grade: Earth Rank.]
[Description: The painting of a nameless master painter from another world. Only those who possess excellent comprehension could unravel the mystery within.]
The drawing was in black and white, every line looking very refined and spiritual.
After a while, he begins to see the illusion of black ink dancing. As if it has come to life, the flowing stream of black ink slowly materializes into multiple plants and flowers.
A seed was sprouting from the dirt.
It became a tree, then come to the vibrant leaves... wilted and fall, portraying its divine moment.
...
Instantly, Zhu Dingxiang summoned his martial spirit. Bathed under the aura of enlightenment, he became immersed within the painting's mystery.
In this state, he feels like time passed very quickly.
One minute
Two minutes
Then minutes became days, and days became months...
"!!!" By the time he snaps out of it, Zhu Dingxiang quickly looks around before he realized that it has only been a few seconds.
"Master! what is that?" Stopped chewing on the juicy fish, Xiao Jie jumped up like a startling rabbit. Seeing the Divine Spiritual Tree appeared out of thin air, she was shocked.
"It's just my martial spirit; just wait till you grow older. You can also have one of your own." Calming down Xiao Jie, Zhu Dingxiang stroked his nonexistent beard, acting like how an elder should behave. While inside his mind, he was sorting through the information he just learned.
From the painting, he just comprehended an Earth Rank spell called Spring and Autumn formation. There are two phases within, [Scatter] and [Sorrow].
By setting up the formation, one can borrow the power of heaven and earth to control the force of Nature to attack, incredibly destructive.
'The Spring and Autumn formation requires to be carved into 72 jade slips, scattering in all direction in a specific pattern to be activated.'
'Although I maybe not be skilled to set up this formation yet. However, with my overpowered Nature's affinities, I could probably execute an attack in a similar fashion.'
"With this spell, my combat power increase again." Zhu Dingxiang muttered.
...
After finishing with the fish, he looked at Xiao Jie and said, "Xiao Jie, Master will go out to catch yummy fish; I had already told the servant about you, so just be good stay here with Little White, okay?"
"Loves fishes... Xiao Jie will be good." Murmured Xiao Jie, and then she looks up and waving to Zhu Dingxiang.
Regarding little Xiao Jie remaining obedient, he was satisfied. Since she has live in the slum for a long time, the little girl didn't throw a tantrum like other kids of similar age.
'Let's go, Chibi.' After softly stroked the hair on her head, he jumped on a giant turtle and flew up to the sky.
"Puk! Puk!..." A man and a turtle, such a majestic display.
Little Chibi has accumulated enough energy during these three days and made a breakthrough to (Early-stage) of Rank 2 spiritual beast. Compared to before, now it had grown so much bigger, and its shell is roughly seven meters long and about five meters wide.
Along with the increase in size, Zhu Dingxiang changed its name to Chibi since the former name sounds somewhat childish. Well, not that it matters whether he change it or not since the little guy is only about five months old after all.
'How I miss your cute looks...Nevermind.' Looking at Chibi, he lamented.
[Name: Chibi]
[Species: Spiritual Sky Turtle (Variant.)]
[Bloodlines: (Early-grade) Earth Rank.]
[Cultivation: (Early-stage) Rank 2.]
[Innate ability: Fly, Tough Shell => Energy Shield, Earth Control.]
[Description: A talented and lazy turtle, underwent an abnormal change, still growing...]
After becoming bigger, Chibi looks more and more like a handsome sea turtle. He couldn't describe the coolness in words. Its head was now proportionate to the rest of its body, and its peak is more defined.
Zhu Dingxiang wasn't worried that the appearance of a giant turtle flying in the sky would cause a commotion because he has already set up a concealment formation on Chibi's shell in advance.
This Concealment Formation might only be the lowest grade of its kind, but it would be more than enough. Those who have the strength below Qi Condensation Realm wouldn't detect them unless the spirit stone powered the formation ran out of energy.
"If you keep on growing like this, perhaps I could build a house on your back in the future...Haha, I can't wait."