3: Yesterday, you observed Shi San's stepmother, Wu Yongqian, and discovered that her ancestor sixteen generations ago was a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Due to a duel that injured his foundation and his descendants lacking spiritual roots, he passed down some cultivation techniques and treasures, including two Green-Yu Small Swords.
4: Yesterday, while looking at the outer regions of the Tianji Mountains, you obtained information that an ancient silver script scroll was swallowed by a demonic carp about to break through to the third stage. This demonic carp will descend a mountain stream into the Canglan River in three days.
5: Yesterday, you scouted whether there were any disciples of the Ling Beast Sect in Menghuji and discovered that the Foundation Establishment stage cultivator Kang Baoquan is planning to go to the Tianji Mountains to find bird-type demonic beast eggs for nurturing. Kang Baoquan has a nurturing technique that can help your Stealth-Seeking Spirit Rat advance.
6: Yesterday, you probed for information about the wanted order from Tianchu Immortal Dynasty and found out that Jindan cultivator Chu Hanfeng from Tianchu Immortal Dynasty has already arrived in the Ling Beast Sect of Yue Country. He is discussing the pursuit and assassination of the murderer of the Eighteenth King, Chu Ping, with Jin Wuyuan, the Jindan sect leader of Ling Beast Sect. Jin Wuyuan has a third-stage Scent-Seeking Rat, which can track a target through remaining items, clothes, or scent traces. Jin Wuyuan has already gone to the Wanhua Market slums to have the Scent-Seeking Rat lock onto your scent for tracking.
7: Recently, you have been wearing six mysterious fragments, and you have obtained information that your divine sense is nourished daily, making it far surpass that of an average Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
8: Yesterday, you wore a mysterious fragment and obtained information that Qin Xuemei, who was sewing cloth bags, saw the wanted order for Qin Tiedan. She felt the person in the picture looked a lot like you. She is very worried about you and has decided to cultivate diligently, believing that only by increasing her cultivation can she help find you.
9: Yesterday, while observing the Five Elements Divine Light Jar, you obtained information that the Gu Master with the pig body and Gu head occupied Xiaodan Mountain, turning it into a demonic domain. Half a month ago, he was besieged by Nascent Soul cultivators from Wanhua Immortal Sect, Badao Immortal Sect, Daqi Immortal Dynasty, and the Tuoba Family. He eventually escaped toward the Dayu Immortal Dynasty.
10: Yesterday, you used the treasure bowl to purify the pills of the Eighteenth King, Chu Ping, and obtained information that Chu Yunxiao, the ancestor of Tianchu Immortal Dynasty, intends to break through to the Transformation stage. Due to the destruction of his divine sense avatar, his Dao foundation was impacted, delaying his breakthrough by thirty years.
"Shi San's stepmother has an ancient parchment scroll and two Green-Yu Small Swords?"
"So, I might be able to use the Green-Yu Sword Formation?"
Qin Wang's eyes lit up as he looked at the first three pieces of intelligence.
According to the reports, the Green-Yu Sword Formation requires nine swords. He already had seven in his storage bag, and with the two from Shi San's stepmother, he could complete the set, forming a small Green-Yu Sword Formation.
"An ancient silver script scroll related to body refinement techniques? Looks like I need to make a trip to the mountains to obtain it."
Qin Wang considered the fourth piece of intelligence. With his experience panel, if he could acquire a body refinement technique, he could grind experience points to enhance his physical body to a state comparable to diamond, adding another trump card in future battles.
"A nurturing technique from the Ling Beast Sect that can help my Stealth-Seeking Spirit Rat advance?"
"Although I'm currently being hunted by Tianchu Immortal Dynasty, I'll definitely go to the Ling Beast Sect to exchange for this nurturing technique when I have the chance."
Qin Wang pondered the fifth piece of intelligence.
"Ling Beast Sect's Jindan sect leader Jin Wuyuan has a third-stage Scent-Seeking Rat that is excellent at tracking?"
"This..."
Qin Wang's heart tightened as he read the sixth piece of intelligence. He abruptly stood up.
The rat could track targets through remaining items, clothes, or scent traces. It might very well follow the traces he left in the slums and track him down. If the cultivators from Tianchu Immortal Dynasty found him, he would be dead for sure.
"Shi San, wake up!"
Qin Wang immediately called Shi San.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Shi San, just awakened, rubbed his sleepy eyes, clearly having just fallen asleep.
"I just received news that an enemy is on their way here, very powerful. They can track me through my scent. I need to leave immediately."
"I have to leave Menghuji at once! Our master-disciple relationship is fate!"
"Here's a gift for you for becoming my disciple. It contains cultivation techniques and spells, along with 500 spirit stones. From now on, you must rely on yourself."
"Later, I will use the Dust Removal Technique to erase my scent from this house. However, just to be safe, I suggest you leave here too. I cannot guarantee that they won't have unique tracking techniques that might lead them to this house."
Qin Wang spoke solemnly to Shi San, handing him a package and a storage bag. The storage bag was one of those he obtained from killing Yan Wushuang's subordinates.
There were 300 spirit stones in the storage bag and 200 outside, making it easy for Shi San to carry.
The intelligence indicated that Shi San would be a great help to him in the future. Now, giving him spirit stones, techniques, and spells was far better than the struggles Qin Wang had faced himself.
Since Shi San was only at the first layer of Qi Refining, giving him too much would be more harmful than helpful.
"What? Master, you have to leave? Who are your enemies?"
Hearing Qin Wang's explanation, Shi San sensed the gravity of the situation and looked worried.
"Tianchu Immortal Dynasty."
Qin Wang said in a deep voice.
"Immortal Dynasty...?"
Shi San, who lived in Menghuji, had only heard of Yue Country, not the Immortal Dynasty.
"Compared to Tianchu Immortal Dynasty, Yue Country is insignificant, like an ant to an elephant."
Qin Wang continued.
"Ah... then, Master, you should leave quickly. After you leave, I will also leave Menghuji."
Shi San said firmly, determination in his eyes.
He could no longer stay in this home. The only attachment he had was his deceased mother. His stepmother treated him poorly, and his father was indifferent. He no longer had any reason to stay.
Now, with his cultivation at the first layer of Qi Refining, he was ready to venture out on his own.
"Shi San!"
"Get out here!"
At that moment, a man's angry voice sounded outside Shi San's door.
"Oh no, why is my father back so late?"
Shi San's expression changed, and he whispered to Qin Wang.
"I'll hide."
Qin Wang's figure flashed as he entered the back room, closing the door behind him.
He had always hidden in this back room, known only to Shi San, and it was not the right time to reveal himself.
As soon as Shi San opened the door, a tall, burly man holding a three-foot bamboo stick stormed in.
Behind him stood a woman, Shi San's stepmother, with tears in her eyes, pretending to be pitiful while secretly sneering at Shi San.
"You wretched boy! Not only did you steal money, but you also dared to push your stepmother! Look at her head, covered in bumps! She manages this household and takes care of you and your brother. Do you think that's easy?"
"Disrespecting your elders at such a young age, what will become of you!"
The burly man stepped in and slapped Shi San hard twice, his eyes wide with anger. He grabbed Shi San's ear, dragging him and shouting, "Kneel down and apologize to your stepmother! If you don't, I'll beat you to death today!"
At this moment, Shi Zhonghai was furious. After working hard to earn a living, he returned home late at night to find his wife crying and complaining that his eldest son, Shi San, not only stole money but also beat her, covering her head in bumps. Enraged, he couldn't hold back his anger.
"I didn't steal any money, and I won't apologize!"
Shi San said stubbornly.
"Still talking back!"
Shi Zhonghai, furious, swung the bamboo stick at Shi San, leaving red marks on his body. Shi San remained silent, glaring at his father and stepmother, Wu Yongqian, with hatred.
"Zhonghai, look at your good son! He still refuses to yield and glares at me!"
Frightened by Shi San's hateful gaze, the stepmother stepped back several steps, hiding behind Shi Zhonghai and shouting.
"Keep beating him if he doesn't submit!"
Still enraged, Shi Zhonghai swung the bamboo stick again, striking over ten more times. Looking at Shi San, he demanded angrily, "Will you apologize now?"
"Heh... go ahead, beat me to death if you can! Anyway, a motherless child is like a weed!"
Shi San's expression was calm, his heart filled with disappointment.