After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 571 Returning to Dust Robe

Travel through the Sichuan region, to Anyue City.

After several twists and turns, Shen Xu returned to the city he had left for so long.

Although the last time he came to Anyue City was in his previous life, Anyue City was still the most familiar city to him, after all, he had lived here for several years after joining the Blood Killing Tower in his previous life.

He could even find the courtyard he bought with his eyes closed, but there's no need for that anymore.

Since we're leaving Xingchuan Domain, there's no need to leave some of the good things from our previous life here.

Despite being described as a valuable item, the only thing truly useful to him right now is the Returning Dust Robe.

The robe was a mid-grade magic artifact, but because it was too ancient and old, no one noticed its extraordinary nature. In the end, it was locked away in the treasure vault of a wealthy merchant in Anyue City.

However, for some unknown reason, the news was leaked, triggering a major battle in Anyue City.

He didn't actually want to get involved in the competition, but unfortunately, the guy who won the robe died in front of him.

He hesitated for a moment and didn't dare to take it. He only took the old man's valuables and then hurriedly fled Anyue City.

Finally, I heard that the city lord of Anyue City presented that magical artifact to a Transcendent Elder in Tianhe in exchange for a lot of cultivation resources.

Before the blood tide arrived, Anyue City had always been under the protection of that elder, and many of Tianhe's resources were allocated to Anyue City.

In his past life, he often wondered if his fate would have been different if he had taken that robe. Would he have died sooner, or would he have become a powerful figure with that magical artifact?

But now he no longer needed to hesitate. He easily sneaked into the wealthy merchant's treasury, left behind a large amount of Nourishing Essence Pills, and took out the robe.

Although it is somewhat unethical to do this, it is true that a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.

This robe will eventually bring disaster to that wealthy merchant, and as a good person, he has an obligation to help him avert it.

The Guichen robe is simply a plain long robe with wide sleeves, without any extra decorations.

The robe had no dazzling light or runes; it was gray overall, with some flowing shadows. At first glance, it looked like a well-made but faded old garment.

To be honest, there was a reason why it was hidden away in that wealthy businessman's treasure vault.

However, once you touch it, you will discover the extraordinary nature of this robe. The fabric has a unique and comfortable feel. It may seem unremarkable, but it feels tough, fine, and smooth to the touch.

Under normal conditions, it can withstand attacks from Yuan Dan cultivators, and it is said that it can also block divine sense detection, while also having a certain effect of concealing heavenly secrets.

What Shen Xu cared about most was the function of obscuring celestial secrets. He now had a psychological aversion to stargazers and needed to find something to protect himself from them.

After obtaining the robe, Shen Xu rode his flying sword to the Green Bamboo Mountains.

When he was in Jiuqu City, he borrowed Chi Xiaorou's flying shuttle. Although the flying sword had a protective shield, it was not very stable. The flying shuttle was more comfortable to ride in.

We'll all be colleagues in the future anyway, why bother making such a big distinction?

However, he still really enjoys the feeling of riding on a flying sword.

After a while, looking down at the misty Qingzhu Mountains, Shen Xu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

The Green Bamboo Mountain Range resembles a bent green bamboo, supposedly the result of being transformed by the Green Bamboo Immortal, which made him marvel at the power of his ancestor.

However, he didn't want to reveal his whereabouts, because if he attracted the wrong people, things would get very troublesome.

He only intended to take Yang Qiqi with him from the Green Bamboo Sword Sect; if she didn't want to leave, he wouldn't force her.

……

Yunlong City, the Shen family.

"Grandpa, I feel my strength has increased again, this sword is a bit light." Wu Shang sheathed a heavy, blunt sword.

"You're still a ways off from truly mastering it," Uncle Wang said calmly.

"I understand." A hint of disappointment appeared on Wu Shang's face.

That concludes today's practice!

Don't be discouraged. Shen Xu was sixteen years old and hadn't reached your current level yet. You've already surpassed him by a lot.

Actually, I can't teach you anything more about swordsmanship; the rest depends on your own understanding.

However, you shouldn't be too obsessed with sword practice; reading and writing are equally important.

Don't worry, you're so much younger than me, and you can already understand those novels, while you can't even read through the basic Qi cultivation techniques.

How can I feel at ease letting you cultivate with the mindset of someone like you?

Wu Shang scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "Those characters looked like scribbles..."

Seeing Wang Bo's slightly displeased expression, Wu Shang quickly assured him, "Grandpa, I will definitely study hard."

"I'm so tired of hearing that sentence."

"I will try my best," Wu Shang said weakly, lowering her head.

"Go back and copy the Qi Cultivation Manual ten more times. Tomorrow I will check your memorization of the first two paragraphs. If you can't memorize them, you will be punished by having to call Senior Wuyou for two days."

"Ah!" Wu Shang looked up at Uncle Wang instantly, her big eyes filled with disbelief.

"I'm Wuyou's older brother, after all. It's a bit disrespectful to call him Senior Wuyou," Wushang muttered.

"Are you so sure you can't memorize it? I didn't even ask you to memorize the whole thing." Wang Bo's voice was unusually angry.

No, no!

Grandpa, don't be angry. I was just worried about what might happen.

"Grandpa, you're so strict, you can't tolerate even a single wrong word." Wu Shang's voice grew weaker and weaker.

"Wu You remembers each of Wu You's hand gestures so clearly, but after studying the Qi Cultivation Manual for a year, he can't even memorize two paragraphs."

How much time do you spend studying each day? Do you think you've really put your heart into it?

If you continue with this attitude, I'll have to hand you back to Shen Xu; I can't teach you anymore.

"Grandpa, I was wrong, please don't send me away." Wu Shang knelt before Uncle Wang with tears in her eyes.

"I will definitely recite the entire Qi Cultivation Manual to you tomorrow."

Upon hearing the commotion outside, Wuyou immediately ran out of the study and knelt down before Uncle Wang together with Wushang.

Then, with teary eyes, she looked at Uncle Wang and gestured that she was willing to take the punishment for Wu Shang.

Although she didn't know what had happened, she was certain it was her brother's fault.

Don't make promises you can't keep.

Copying and memorizing are just methods; understanding is the goal.

The Qi Cultivation Technique is the source of all cultivation methods in the world. Only when you have a basic understanding of it are you qualified to practice other cultivation methods.

Otherwise, if one only has a superficial understanding of the cultivation method one is practicing, how can one progress steadily and go far?

I can't control what you've been secretly trying to cultivate yourself, but constantly trying to take shortcuts will only harm yourself and others in the end.

I hope you still remember what Shen Xu said to you back then, and the promise you made at that time.

You may think I'm being too harsh on you, but extraordinary people require extraordinary methods.

Neither you nor Wuyou are ordinary people. While you can easily gain power, you can also easily lose the ability to control it.

I cannot accept that you have ultimately become adversaries of Shen Xu.

After a moment of silence, Uncle Wang continued, "But I must admit my mistake. Suppressing you will only backfire."

Even if you temporarily give up your obsession today because of guilt, it will fill your heart again as time goes by, and it will become heavier and heavier.

So there's no need to wait for Shen Xu to come. I can promise you that you can start practicing when you have a basic understanding of the Qi Cultivation Technique.

But remember, my assessment of you remains that you lack the qualities of a true monk.

"Grandpa, I..." Wu Shang clenched his fists. He had finally received the promise that he could cultivate, but he couldn't be happy at all.

"Just as Shen Xu told you, the key is not what you say, but what you do."

No matter how many promises you make to me, I will not believe you.

But if you do well enough, I will acknowledge you even without a promise.

"Grandpa, I understand!" Wu Shang bowed deeply to Uncle Wang.

"What do you unserstand?"

"Stop your cultivation, read and write, thoroughly understand the Qi cultivation manual, and practice swordsmanship!"

"You're a promising young man, get up!" Uncle Wang stroked his beard and smiled.

Seeing Wang Bo's smile, Wu You also smiled sweetly. She knew that her grandfather had never really been angry.