Daqian Martial Saint

After sending off the female tutor, Chen Ping’an turned to look at Chen Erya.

”Oh, right, Erya, I have something for you.”

”What is it?” The little girl looked curious, a hint of anticipation on her face.

”This.” Chen Ping’an smiled and took a bracelet from his robes. ”Take a look. Do you like it?”

It was a bracelet woven from colorful silk threads, adorned with a small golden charm carved with an exquisite pattern.

Chen Erya’s gaze was immediately captivated. She took the bracelet, her expression excited. ”It’s so beautiful!”

The little girl played with it, unable to put it down.

”Thank you, big brother!”

”I’m glad you like it.” Chen Ping’an smiled dotingly.

Seeing the little girl’s cheerful expression, he suddenly remembered the vow he had once made.

No matter what storms may come, he would shield her from them all!

She would live freely and happily, without a care in the world, bullied by no one, threatened by no one. She would have no restraints, no shackles, living a life purely for herself.

The little girl’s smile grew larger and larger in his mind’s eye.

’Have I accomplished that yet...?’

Chen Ping’an couldn’t help but tilt his head back slightly and close his eyes, a voice echoing in his mind.

’The Profound Light High Realm, ranked among the Absolute Masters...’

’Right now, I should be able to contend with the top-level experts among the Absolute Masters. Below the Dragon and Tiger People Chart, it’s hard to find a worthy opponent! And with the unique nature of the Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill, even a master from the Dragon and Tiger Chart would find it difficult to threaten my life. But... this only applies to me, not Erya!’

’If I really make a mortal enemy, they won’t be able to do anything to me. They would then absolutely go after my family, and I can’t protect her by my side every single moment. The best solution, therefore, is to have no mortal enemies! And if I do make one by accident... the only solution is to make sure they end up dead!’

’But wanting everyone who holds a grudge against me to die on the spot, to fall by my hand, to bring the situation completely under my control—that’s far too difficult. Never mind the rest of Canglong Province; even within Weishui County, my current strength is far from being invincible!’

’In terms of rank, my current power in Weishui County City doesn’t place me in the absolute top tier. I can only be considered a candidate for the upper echelons. Above me are the Candidate for Commander-in-Chief, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, and the Commander-in-Chief... Besides them, there’s also the Silver Gong Qiankun Envoy from the Qiankun Bureau. And the people from the Four Great Noble Families!’

’My combat strength is decent now, but I’m a far cry from the Mountain Elder, who could kill an Absolute Master in a direct confrontation with near-certainty. I can defeat an ordinary Absolute Master, but if they are determined to escape, killing them is incredibly difficult. And that’s just an ordinary Absolute Master. Against a stronger, top-level one, I can only barely hold my own. Therefore, as things stand, I find it difficult to effectively control anyone who has reached the level of an Absolute Master.’

’Becoming an Absolute Master is extraordinarily difficult and requires overcoming countless trials. But if you broaden your perspective to all of Weishui County, the number of Absolute Masters is definitely not small! For example, the Weishui Garrison has a Deputy Commander-in-Chief and a Commander-in-Chief. The Qiankun Bureau has a Silver Bell Qiankun Deputy Envoy and a Silver Gong Qiankun Envoy. Then there are the people from the Four Great Noble Families, as well as hidden masters cultivating in secret!’

’With so many masters and their tangled interests, it’s inevitable that I’ll offend someone.’

’So, to a certain extent, my current Martial Arts Realm is not enough to achieve a truly carefree life. At the very least, I need to reach the level of the Mountain Elder, who could kill an Absolute Master in a direct confrontation. The kind of power where they couldn’t escape even if they tried!’

’It’s not enough! Not enough! It’s still far from enough!’

’Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill Perfect, and Great Success in Three-Thirds Human Tribulation Finger. Only then can I act without any scruples within Weishui County!’

His thoughts were a tangled mess, stirring up feelings of frustration. But once he sorted through them, his mind cleared, and a sense of relief washed over his entire body. Chen Ping’an’s eyes snapped open, only to see the little girl studying him curiously.

”Big brother, what’s wrong?” The little girl had just put on the bracelet. When she turned her head, she saw her brother with his eyes closed, looking like he was miles away.

”I just thought of something. It’s nothing! Hahaha...” Chen Ping’an said with a laugh, not mentioning the thoughts that had just been racing through his mind.

”Oh, right, Erya, my part-time post as Commander-in-Chief in White Stone City might change to a part-time post in Five Peaks Mountain City. So, you might have to move soon.”

”I wanted to know, you...”

Chen Ping’an briefly explained his predicament and situation, then shared with the little girl what they would be facing. He then asked for her opinion: whether she wanted to go to Five Peaks Mountain City or live in Weishui County City.

He listed a few pros and cons for each choice.

The little girl’s first reaction, naturally, was to go with her brother to Five Peaks Mountain City. But when she heard that Chen Ping’an would probably be at his post most of the time, meaning they would rarely see each other even if she was there, she hesitated.

Then she heard Chen Ping’an say that she could receive an excellent education at the schools in Weishui County City. After hesitating again and again, the little girl considered everything and finally decided to live in Weishui County City.

The two of them, brother and sister, had lived in Weishui County City before. In a way, it was their home.

”Going to Weishui County City is fine, too.” With the little girl’s decision, a weight was lifted from Chen Ping’an’s heart. Although he wouldn’t be able to look after her in person, Weishui County City was undoubtedly much safer and offered far better prospects than Five Peaks Mountain City.

The siblings talked for a long time, only stopping because Chen Ping’an had other matters to attend to.

That evening, the members of the Garrison Commandant’s Office held a welcome banquet for Chen Ping’an, which all the major powers in White Stone City attended.

The banquet was, of course, incredibly lively.

When you are the undisputed guest of honor at a banquet, only you can truly know the feeling of pure enjoyment.

It was late when Chen Ping’an returned to his residence. He had thought the little girl would be asleep, but when he pushed open the courtyard gate, he saw her waiting for him.

For some reason, Chen Ping’an’s heart was slightly touched.

This very moment was just like all the moments before. The bond between brother and sister was the same as ever!

...

Back in his room, Chen Ping’an did not go to sleep. Instead, just as he did every night, he began his arduous cultivation, performing Circulation Transport.

Before long, Chen Ping’an gradually entered a meditative state. As he cultivated, streams of Cultivation Experience began to flash before his eyes.

+1!

+1!

...

Night after night of hard cultivation, tirelessly.

As Chen Ping’an continued his arduous cultivation, he became more and more adept at the Circulation Transport for the Three-Point Human Tribulation Finger—the routes for his True Qi, the amount of True Qi needed, and the form it should take as it passed through different acupoints and meridians.

The number of cultivation sessions he could perform each day also gradually increased. Compared to when he started, he could now complete five or six more sessions than before.

Calculating his progress, Minor Achievement in Three-Thirds Human Tribulation Finger was already within reach!