With determination to live rest of his life peacefully, Hóng Xú decided to open a shop and Sell his artworks there.
On one peaceful day, Hóng Xú sat in his shop, admiring his artworks displayed on the walls as he leaned back in his rocking chair. The soft creaking of the chair provided a soothing rhythm, adding to the calm ambiance of the shop. With his face covered by a newspaper, he rested in his chair, enjoying the tranquility around him, the serenity was suddenly shattered by the sound of commotion outside. The whole village seemed to be in an uproar over something.
However, determined to maintain his peaceful life, Hóng Xú chose not to be bothered by the outside chaos. Amidst the clamor, a voice caught his attention,
"Sister, sister, I want this! It looks soooooooooooo cool!"
Curiosity piqued, Hóng Xú couldn't help but listen in to the conversation. He lowered the newspaper slightly to catch a glimpse of who was making such an enthusiastic request. To his surprise, he saw a 5-6 year young girl talking to her older sister, pointing excitedly at something in the shop.
"Wang Xinyue, you little brat! Why would you want some martial arts that's sold in a mortal shop?" questioned the older sister with a puzzled expression.
"But sister, it looks soooooooo cool," Wang Xinyue said with a cute expression.
"Sigh, I can't do anything about you, huh? Fine, I will buy it for you, but promise me once we go back, you will cultivate diligently, okay?" said the older sister.
"Okay, I promise. Mister, mister, how much is that book?" Wang Xinyue asked, her eyes shining with excitement.
Hóng Xú, who had been listening to their conversation while pretending to be absorbed in his newspaper, couldn't help but smile warmly at Wang Xinyue's enthusiasm.
"Well, young miss, this martial arts book you've chosen is indeed a special one," Its secrets are not to be taken lightly. Are you truly prepared to embark on this path?" in a exgatterating way
Wang Xinyue nodded eagerly, her determination evident in her eyes. "Yes, Mister, I promise to take it seriously and practice diligently. I want to become strong like the heroes in the stories I've heard."
The older sister smiled and gently patted Wang Xinyue's head. "Alright then, since you're so keen on it, I will buy it. How much is the book, Mister?"
Hóng Xú was touched by Wang Xinyue's enthusiasm and sincerity. As a mortal who had always admired the strength and discipline of cultivators, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in being able to inspire a young girl's dreams.
Hóng Xú replied with a warm smile, "and I can see the excitement in young Xinyue's eyes. Considering your passion for martial arts, I will offer it to you as a gift, hoping it will aid you in your pursuit of strength."
Wang Xinyue's face lit up with joy and gratitude, and she thanked Hóng Xú with all her heart. Her older sister, also expressed her appreciation for his generosity and introduced herself, "I'm Wang Fei, Xinyue's sister. Thank you for the book."
After bidding their farewells, the two sisters walked a fair distance away from the shop when Wang Xinyue couldn't contain her excitement any longer. She turned to her older sister and said, "Sister, sister, let's look at it together—The Whirling Lotus Sword. Is it okay?"
Wang Fei smiled and agreed, "Whirling Lotus Sword Is it? okay let's have a look."
The moment Wang Fei opened the book, their eyes widened in astonishment. Their heartbeats accelerated rapidly, and their whole bodies trembled slightly, as if they had glimpsed something utterly unimaginable. The pages before them seemed to hold a profound and ancient wisdom, a power that transcended the boundaries of ordinary comprehension.
"What's wrong with me, sister?" Xinyue asked, puzzled by her own reaction.
Wang Fei was in shock as she said, "Your... your realm? How could your realm improve so much?"
When they had left the mountain earlier, Wang Fei had checked Wang Xinyue's realm, and she was at the Qi Condensation first level. But now...
Wang Xinyue was at the Qi Condensation fifth level!
"What?" Wang Xinyue exclaimed, not quite believing it herself. She quickly checked her realm again and confirmed the truth.
Overwhelmed with joy, she couldn't help but boast, "Really, I'm really a genius! Haha..."
However, Wang Fei took a deep breath, her mind racing with a mix of awe and concern. Wang Xinyue's talent was indeed exceptional, but such a rapid improvement was impossible, unprecedented, and unheard of in the entire world of Mythosia. To break through four levels in an instant was beyond the realm of possibility for ordinary cultivators. The only reason for this astonishing change could be . . . To be continued