met free Chapter 5: Focus on Development, Don't Rush to Waste Time
Chapter 5: Focus on Development, Don't Rush to Waste Time
After searching around the Xiao Family Market, Xiao Zheng found a black iron piece at a street stall that appeared to contain the low-level Xuan-rank fighting technique "Absorb Palm".
As for whether it is or not, we'll just have to take a closer look and try it.
If his panel really is like the one described in the novels he read in his previous life, where it can automatically collect any cultivation techniques or secret manuals he sees.
So when he examines this black iron piece, it should have an effect.
Xiao Zheng squatted down in front of the stall, picked up the black iron sheet from the ground, and examined it closely.
The black iron sheet didn't look appealing; it was rather ordinary.
Just then, a small, light gold panel suddenly popped out of the black iron plate and stopped between him and the black iron plate.
There was some text written on the panel.
[Discovered a low-level Xuan-rank combat skill: "Absorb Palm"]
[Is it included?]
【whether】
Become!
Xiao Zheng's panel does indeed have the kind of data collection function found in novels!
This discovery filled him with immense joy and delight.
Although he was pleased, Xiao Zheng did not show it on his face, so as not to attract the attention of others.
He was about to click "yes" when a sudden hesitation arose in his heart.
In the original story, this Absorbing Palm technique needs to be combined with the Flaming Palm to unleash its full power.
If you learn it on your own, it doesn't seem that impressive.
Xiao Zheng hesitated for a moment.
However, after some internal struggle, he finally decided to accept it first.
After all, this is a low-level Xuan-rank combat skill, isn't it?
Moreover, although Xiao Zheng doesn't have the Fire-Blowing Palm now, and may not have it in the future, the effect of the Fire-Blowing Palm is not impossible to simulate.
For example, the moment he pulls someone in, he can punch that person hard, creating an effect similar to the Fire-Blowing Palm.
Xiao Zheng chose yes.
The Arena section on the panel immediately changed.
【Combat Skill: Absorb Palm (Beginner, 0/1)】
At this moment, the street vendor, seeing that Xiao Zheng was only looking and not buying, asked impatiently, "Sir, don't just look, are you going to buy anything or not?"
Xiao Zheng has already obtained the secret within this black iron piece, so why would he need to buy a hammer?
He put down the black metal sheet and shook his head: "I won't buy it."
The vendor's lips twitched, and he was about to say something when he saw Xiao Zheng get up and leave.
"Who is it?"
The vendor muttered to himself.
Xiao Zheng started buying things he would need for hiding.
……
The Xiao family.
Xiao Xun'er returned to the testing ground and reunited with Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan asked in a low voice, "Xun'er, did you help that guy?"
A hint of regret appeared on Xiao Xun'er's face: "I was going to help, but that kid broke through at the last minute and gave those two brothers a good beating."
"He left in a hurry after defeating Xiao Zheng."
"So Xun'er couldn't help with this..."
"Sigh~ I'm afraid I won't be able to get Xiao Yan's favor."
Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xiao Zheng was alright.
but……
Did Xiao Zheng actually break through at the last minute?
It's truly enviable.
When will he be able to break through?
Xiao Yan regained his composure and gave Xiao Xun'er a doting smile: "You just couldn't help, but you did help. I'll remember this favor."
Xiao Xun'er immediately beamed with joy.
……
Xiaojiafang Market.
Xiao Zheng quickly purchased what he needed at the market.
It's really just some everyday necessities and stuff.
He then left Xiaojiafang Market.
Next, we need to figure out where to hide it.
Wutan City is not very large. If you stay in a regular hotel or rent a guesthouse, it will be easy for the Xiao family members to find you.
However, living outside the city is not safe. He is only at the fifth level of martial arts and his survival ability is not strong. If he encounters wild beasts or bandits, he may not be able to cope.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Xiao Zheng's mind.
Got it!
In Utan, staying in an ordinary inn makes you easy to be discovered, but what if you stay at the Galley family's inn?
The Jia family and the Xiao family have always been at odds.
If he hides in an inn under the name of the Jia Lie family, the Xiao family members probably wouldn't dare to launch a large-scale search, or even dare to search at all.
Having made up his mind, Xiao Zheng headed towards the Jialiejia Market.
While crossing a main road, he saw two men and a woman.
Men and women are common on the street, but Xiao Zheng noticed these three mainly because they were all dressed in moon-white clothing.
The leader was an old man, followed by a handsome young man and a beautiful, aloof young woman.
The girl's appearance surpassed that of Xiao Mei from the Xiao family and could rival that of Xun'er.
Although this was the first time Xiao Zheng had met these three people, he could guess their identities based on their characteristics.
These three are probably the three who broke off the engagement with Yunlan Sect.
At that moment, a system notification appeared.
[Chosen Quest Triggered!]
[Xiao Yan's fiancée, Nalan Yanran, is going to the Xiao family to break off the engagement. What should you do then?]
[A. Mind your own business, stay out of it, and observe with indifference.]
Without a second thought, Xiao Zheng quickly chose A before option B was even displayed.
The system notifications then ceased.
Although I don't know what B and C are, based on the last time, I guess it will be another option to help Nalan Yanran or help Xiao Yan.
If he helps Nalan Yanran in this matter, he will become enemies with Xiao Yan, and the kind of enemies that will be deadly.
Besides receiving a few fortune points, helping Nalan Yanran didn't bring any other benefits.
Given Nalan Yanran's self-important personality, she would definitely believe that he was trying to climb the social ladder...
As for helping Xiao Yan?
That's even more absurd.
Xiao Zheng is just getting started. Although he has a system, that system cannot force him to grow faster.
If Nalan Yanran helps Xiao Yan, wouldn't she dare to touch Xiao Zheng instead of Xiao Yan?
They probably won't even know how they died.
Therefore, for Xiao Zheng, the most urgent task right now is—
Cultivate, cultivate, cultivate!
Focus on developing your character, don't rush into reckless actions!
The world of Battle Through the Heavens is a world where strength reigns supreme.
Whoever has the stronger fist has the greater right.
It is a world that typically persuades people with reason.
If you are strong enough, you can be above the rules, the law, and everything else!
……
Shortly after passing by the trio from the Yunlan Sect who had broken off their engagement, Xiao Zheng arrived at the market town of the Jialie family and entered the inn run by the Jialie family.
Although the Jia Lie family and the Xiao family were at odds, Xiao Zheng was practically invisible even within the Xiao family; the Jia Lie family didn't recognize him at all.
So as long as Xiao Zheng doesn't reveal his background, no one will know where he comes from.
Otherwise, if the shopkeeper knew about his background, he might charge him more.
Xiao Zheng counted his remaining balance; he had 900 gold coins left.
He decided to spend 800 gold coins to rent a house, leaving 100 gold coins for later use.
After communicating with the innkeeper, Xiao Zheng finally rented the place for 36 days at a price of 22 gold coins per day.
In this way, there are still 8 gold coins left in the rent money, which is very cost-effective.
The next thirty-six days should be enough for him to cultivate his fighting spirit to a level where he is no longer afraid of those brats from the Xiao family!