Chen Ping was stunned for a moment.
Damn, you still need money?
But before he could say anything more, a voice came from the yard next door: "Friend Liu Dao, I have never heard of the inspection fee."
His squinting expression paused, he turned around and saw Yu Qingyi, and immediately said with a smile:
"Senior Yu, I have admired you for a long time. Hey, this fellow Taoist and I were joking, how can I ask for any inspection fee?"
"Haha, please check it with Senior Yu. Of course Senior Yu is not a demon cultivator, but it's just a matter of routine."
He narrowed his eyes at Chen Ping and walked towards Yu Qingyi with a smile.
"Senior Yu, just press your hand." He smiled with his eyes narrowed.
"Why are you checking? Wasn't Zhou Jianping in charge at this time before?" Yu Qingyi's voice said.
"Senior Yu has a good memory. Boss Zhou and I have changed. From now on, I will be responsible for this time. Boss Zhou will be responsible for Xu Shi from now on." A voice with narrowed eyes and a chuckle.
After a routine inspection, they finally left with a smile.
"Thank you, Senior Yu, for your help." Chen Ping clasped his hands.
Although Yu Qingyi has moved back for a month, this is the first time that Chen Ping and Yu Qingyi have met each other.
The old man has gray hair and his face is full of traces of time. He is more than ten years older than He Xianxiang. Perhaps because of his higher cultivation level, his spirit is not weaker than that of He Xianxiang.
"Don't worry about it. The guard just now is hostile to people in the west of the city because of some things that happened in the past two years. You don't have to worry about it." Yu Qingyi said with a smile, and took a look at Chen Ping:
"I should have paid a return visit to Fellow Daoist Chen a long time ago, but I saw that Fellow Daoist Chen has been cultivating behind closed doors during this period, so I didn't come to bother you. When I saw you today, Fellow Daoist Chen turned out to be a very talented person."
After finishing speaking, he added:
"Haha, it's almost the same as I did back then."
Chen Ping: ...smiling inwardly, thinking that Yu Qingyi is quite easy-going, just like the rumors, he lives up to his reputation.
"Senior Yu is ridiculous. Senior Yu is getting stronger as he gets older, and he has an immortal spirit. He must have been extraordinary when he was young. The younger generation cannot compare."
"Haha, you're a glib guy, not as honest as that old guy He Xianxiang said. How about it? You practice behind closed doors every day, what's the point of cultivation?" Yu Qingyi laughed.
He Xianxiang and Yu Qingyi are indeed familiar with each other.
It's no wonder that He Xianxiang recommended him to live next to Yu Qingyi.
You two are quite funny, calling each other 'old thing'.
"This junior is born with poor qualifications. He is still in the early stages of Qi training. He only thinks that hard work can make up for his weakness, so he often practices at home. In addition, his cultivation level is low, so he dare not go out." Chen Ping said half truthfully.
"Well, there's no need to belittle yourself, just practice hard, and leave the rest to God. It's really not easy to practice, and it's not something you or I can control." Yu Qingyi said.
Perhaps thinking about his granddaughter's failure to join the Qingyun Sect, his expression turned a little gloomy.
He sighed softly unconsciously.
Chen Ping wanted to change the topic and asked:
"By the way, from what the city defense said just now, are they looking for demon cultivators?"
Yu Qingyi came back to his senses:
"It's true. There hasn't been much peace recently. So, it's good for Daoist Chen to practice behind closed doors. ... Hey, if my granddaughter has a calm heart like yours, how much more do I need to worry about, the old man? "
The last sentence was muttered.
As soon as these words came out, Yu Lingchun, who had just finished the inspection and was practicing swordsmanship at the far end of the yard, turned around and glanced at her grandfather with a resentful look, then gave Chen Ping a sharp look, and turned around to continue practicing swordsmanship. .
Chen Ping:......
What do you care about me?
I didn't say anything.
Sure enough, there was a lot of trouble when going out.
It's better to stay at home, safe and clean.
Chen Ping and Yu Qingyi exchanged a few words and then found an excuse to leave.
Go back inside and check the results of your practice during this period.
In the past month, Chen Ping focused on practicing the 'Nine Breeze Swords'.
So far, the seventh form of Breeze Nine Swords has been fully practiced and has entered the eighth form.
But because I have been practicing indoors, the space is limited, so I can’t move around very much.
Chen Ping didn't dare to let go. His home and simple house couldn't withstand the abuse.
It costs money to repair it.
Poverty is the original sin.
After thinking for a while, Chen Ping decided to practice outdoors to see what level his combat power had reached.
He decided to go through the West District and go to the safe Sunset Forest to the north of the west side of the city for a trial.
He was fully prepared for this.
Hiding a short sword in the sleeves and trouser legs is a basic operation. Evil-proofing charms, evil-suppressing charms and the like must also be carried on the body, put on a robe, and then put on an ordinary Taoist robe.
He specially brought a small bag of dried monster meat. He made it himself, which was very expensive for sword practice.
Give yourself another look.
After getting ready, we started heading to the west side.
In order to avoid meeting old acquaintances from the past, he deliberately took a detour to avoid areas frequently visited by Ning Mansion personnel.
After leaving the city, I changed my makeup, then used the 'Yunyan Step' and quickly headed towards the forest.
Not far ahead is the Sunset Forest.
This forest is different from the endless forest outside.
The Sunset Forest is not an endless forest. It used to be a hunting ground. However, with the increase of animal hunters, the resources of this forest have been exhausted.
Is there any danger?
have.
Occasionally, people still die in this forest, but the danger is far less than one thousandth of that in the Endless Forest.
This forest can be divided into three areas: outer, middle and inner.
The outer area is only three or four miles away from Lianyung City. As long as you move around in the outer area, there is basically no danger.
At this time, Chen Ping was located in the outer area of Sunset Forest.
I looked around and saw no one.
He also placed some wind-listening charms around the perimeter. As long as someone came close, they might accidentally touch the wind-listening charms, and then a warning sound would sound.
After setting it up, I began to fully experience the power of the seventh and eighth forms of the 'Nine Breeze Swords'.
"Whoosh~"
The sword flower shines in Chen Ping's hands.
The movements of the seventh pose are not simple. The movements focus on trembling, pulling, gathering, luck, and closing. Only by linking each movement can you control the strength and trajectory of the sword freely.
Let the sword be more than just a sword.
And transforming in the direction of 'pseudo magic weapon'.
'laugh! '
The sword gang hit a towering tree, and the trunk was instantly pierced, creating a hole as big as a bowl.
Chen Ping took a deep breath... This power was much greater than the first six moves.
'How about trying to kill a living creature again. '
"mouth..."
With a swing of the sword, a small animal dangling on a towering tree suddenly died, exploding into a ball of blood mist. Its cry of "squeaking" was only half-sent before it became silent.
'This spell...'
'...It's so terrifying! '
Chen Ping experienced the dominance of the seventh and eighth postures for the first time.
The first six postures and the last three postures of Breeze Nine Swords are completely different concepts.
The first six moves are more of a swordsmanship, not even a real spell.
The so-called spells are the abilities improved in the exercises and the laws of heaven contained in them, which are manifested in the form of methods and techniques.
The first six postures are mostly expressions of skills, requiring very little spiritual power and releasing the laws of heaven.
By the seventh form, Breeze Nine Swords has transcended the ordinary world and no longer simply relies on physical attacks to kill enemies.
It even comes with the value of long-range attacks.
No wonder there is a gap between the first six postures and the last three postures. This is the reason.
'With this spell, self-protection ability is directly +100. Chen Ping raised the corners of his mouth.
Of course, this is also related to the improvement of realm skills.
Over the past month, his skills have reached [Evergreen Skill (Mastery): 03/100], officially entering the 'Proficient' level from 'Proficient'.
As the skills advanced, the realm also improved by leaps and bounds.
[Realm: Qi training (second level): 47/100. 】
This is because this month focuses on practicing the Breeze Nine Swords, otherwise the realm can be improved even more.
'After a while, I should be able to practice the third level of Qi. '
Continue to find living animals to practice.
"Whoosh!" "Crack!" "Dove!"
"..."
There are no large monsters in Sunset Forest, but there are still many ordinary small animals, such as rabbits, squirrels, birds, etc.
These small animals can survive from the hands of the beast hunters. Generally, they have a certain degree of spiritualization, are relatively sensitive and cunning, and are not easy to kill.
But at this moment, Chen Ping killed many birds and beasts very easily.
His swordsmanship has improved greatly.
After practicing killing wild animals for an hour, I feel that I am more proficient in using the seventh and eighth postures.
At this time, he was chasing the always vigorous hare.
'Whoosh! Whoosh! '
A strong wind passed by, and Chen Ping stopped the car under a big tree and stopped chasing the hare that escaped deep into the forest over the big tree.
This tree is the dividing line between the outer area and the middle area of Sunset Forest.
It was marked by predecessors.
'It's impossible to cross the line, not in this life. Although the central area doesn't look dangerous at first glance, it's unremarkable, but who knows? '
'Well, stick to the principle and only operate in the outer area. '
Thinking like this, Chen Ping accidentally saw a low-lying cave not far from the outer area.
The cave is not big and can accommodate two or three people. The entrance is relatively narrow, making it difficult for wild animals to enter. The cave is formed on a hard rock wall and is not easy to collapse. There are vegetation around, so the entrance to the cave is not easy to find.
Chen Ping couldn't help but think that if one day he needed temporary refuge, this would be a good place.
He sheathed his long sword with a clang.
Looking up at the sky, judging from the slope of the sun, it is now noon.
Chen Ping turned around and walked back.
'We have to go back. It's noon and it will get dark in a few hours. Who knows what unpredictable dangers there may be in the sunset forest at night? '
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