Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

The Tao Seed flowed with the aura of the Great Tao; that wasn't an issue.

But how could it transform so freely?

No! Is it free manipulation?

Moreover, the Yuan World was not an ordinary Divine Weapon. Although it was her Companion Divine Weapon, its revival consumed far too much power, an amount Zi Ji, at her current level, couldn't possibly control.

She had actually placed the Tao Seed within the Yuan World's own world and then revived it.

This process perfectly circumvented her own cultivation realm and didn't require the consumption of her Innate Qi.

Could he assume that Zi Ji now possesses the capability to confront Emperor Tao, and even challenge Lords? Chen Pingping was a bit flustered.

"Amazing!" Zi Ji exclaimed, still excited. "Next time I encounter that old witch, the Empress, I can eliminate her."

"Put it away for now," Chen Pingping couldn't help but say.

The fluctuations from the revival of the Yuan World were intensifying. Although it didn't consume her Innate Qi, why does it feel like Zi Ji is about to lose control?

Zi Ji said, "Oh," dispersed the power of the Tao Seed, and then immediately retracted the Yuan World.

"Senior Brother, am I still at the King Tao level?" she asked.

"Of course!" Chen Pingping coughed lightly and said, "Your true combat power is what you yourself possess; external aids don't count."

She seemed to somewhat understand; it felt very reasonable, yet she also sensed that something wasn't quite right.

"Senior Brother, I want to go out and gain experience!" she declared.

Hmm. Chen Pingping pondered.

Chong Tower had been annihilated, and most of the remaining slaughterers and The Sleeping Ones were dead. It was unlikely anyone from the Great Zhou Dynasty would dare to act recklessly.

The only potential threats were the Tao Seed in Zi Ji's body and the Yuan World.

However, with him around, surely no one would dare to make a rash move, right?

"Alright, you may go," Chen Pingping said with a smile. "Remember to wear the dress I gave you, and don't take it off. Also… I have some Paper Talismans here; just crush one if you encounter danger."

Paper Talismans? Zi Ji was astonished. "What Paper Talismans?"

"Ones that can save your life," Chen Pingping didn't elaborate.

Out of hundreds of Paper Talismans, he had only used one so far.

It wasn't that he didn't want to use them, but he hadn't encountered any major trouble. Besides, what had emerged was merely a wisp of his master's consciousness.

Not the master himself. And he always nags every time.

With a sigh, Chen Pingping waved his hand and gave her ten Paper Talismans, saying, "Don't use them unless it's absolutely necessary."

After sending Zi Ji off, he couldn't help but marvel at his master's truly remarkable foresight. He had identified issues before his little junior sister was even born. Now, after only two or three years of cultivation, her combat power was comparable to a Divine King's.

If she were given another three to five years, wouldn't she become invincible?

Time passed, day by day.

Staying in the small town, Chen Pingping's life was tranquil and pleasant, as if he had returned to Qingfeng. When the morning sun rose, he would lie lazily on the lawn, basking in the sunlight.

Lao Huang cooed beside him, occasionally looking up as if it wanted to speak.

Hei ran around, as lively and energetic as ever.

Unfortunately, all good things are fleeting and cannot last forever. As time went by, he gained a junior sister, then a chicken. Then came a Devouring Sky Beast, and now, another little junior sister. Troubles naturally followed. But on reflection, these two young girls had brought him considerable joy, adding much color to his otherwise mundane life. Overall, it wasn't bad!

「Soon.」

Another beautiful morning dawned.

The system's voice resonated in his mind, announcing that the number of rearing days had reached a round number and rewarding him with a pile of items, which he didn't examine closely.

It didn't matter.

His gaze fell on Hong You not far away, who was practicing her Stealth Skill and Assassination Skill.

As a former high-ranking member of Chong Tower, she had acquired numerous skills. However, she had never actually carried out an assassination mission, causing her Assassination Skill to be far inferior to that of a typical slaughterer.

Now that she had some leisure time, she was practicing them.

Chen Pingping watched with keen interest.

Not bad!

Her Stealth Skill was profound and enigmatic; every angle was precise, making her movements impossible to predict. However, with his Hetero Pupil, he could easily pinpoint her location.

After practicing for a long while, Hong You looked over and called out, "Practice with me?"

"No, thanks." Chen Pingping shook his head.

Damn it! Does he think I'm not strong enough? Hong You secretly gritted her teeth.

Chen Pingping then said, "Let Hei practice with you!" With that, he kicked the little black dog over towards her.

WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Hei showed a flash of anger but quickly calmed down. It was naturally active and loved to play; now that someone was here to play with it, it was like a gift from heaven.

Hong You: "..."

Although not entirely satisfied with Chen Pingping's decision, remembering the time the little black dog had displayed an explosive burst of power, she reluctantly agreed.

WHOOSH!

She instantly entered a state of stealth.

To her surprise, Hei opened its mouth and launched a blast of Sword Qi.

"..."

Hong You's eyes widened. In disbelief and still unconvinced, she switched to another spot.

BUZZ!

Again, a blast of Sword Qi.

She was somewhat stunned.

What on earth is a Spiritual Beast? Isn't it just a creature with a single elemental attribute?

She had witnessed Hei's Sword Dao before; it was very strong.

If she were to compete with Hei in Sword Dao, or fight it head-on, she wouldn't be able to defeat it.

However… could her Stealth Skill truly not deceive Hei?

Frustrated, Hong You repeatedly used her Stealth and Assassination Skills, but the result was always the same.

No matter how she concealed herself or what kind of Assassination Skill she employed, Hei easily broke through it…

Hong You's face darkened. "I'm not practicing anymore."

"You lack experience," Chen Pingping said. "A powerful slaughterer must possess a wide range of life experiences. Only then can they better conceal themselves among people."

Hearing the first part of his statement, Hong You bristled with anger, thinking, You're not a slaughterer, what do you know?

However, Chen Pingping's latter words made her pause. It felt somewhat off, yet it also seemed to hold a certain logic.

She frowned, reflecting on her life.

It seemed true!

Taken away by Chong Tower as a child, she had always practiced within its confines and never carried out assassination missions. So, even though her cultivation realm was high and her Stealth Skill and Assassination Skill were supposedly unparalleled, in Chen Pingping's eyes, they were still riddled with flaws.

In this line of work, even a small flaw could be fatal, let alone the multitude she possessed.

Chen Pingping continued, "When the autumn wind blows, leaves fall in a riot of color. They bustle and dance in the wind, drifting toward the distant earth. Only when they turn yellow and settle into dust do they truly become fallen leaves."

A living leaf and a dead one are from two completely different worlds.

Hong You's life experiences were similarly lacking. Without having walked an ordinary path or mingled with the world, how could she become a powerful slaughterer?

She was deficient in so much.

Hong You, seeming to understand yet not fully grasping it, felt shaken and stared intently at Chen Pingping.

"Practice is always just practice," Chen Pingping added.

"Are you saying I should enter the mortal realm now? Immerse myself in the bustling world of ordinary people? Only by doing so can I become stronger?" Hong You asked.

"Not necessarily," Chen Pingping said. "Such things depend on the individual. However, I suggest that from now on, you maintain a state of stealth at all times."

Oh? She paused.

"Don't let me see you," Chen Pingping said.

"..."

She couldn't shake the feeling that Chen Pingping found her annoying!