Chapter 22 - 22 Chapter 16 Flame Perception_1 (1/2)
22 Chapter 16 Flame Perception_1
Translator: 549690339
“As newcomers, my family doesn’t intend to make things difficult for everyone here. Therefore, I, as the head of the Chi family, propose to waive everyone’s rent for one month as a goodwill gesture!”
“Chief Chi is just and upright!”
“Yeah! The Chi family isn’t doing well, and yet they’re waiving our rent. They’re truly kind-hearted!”
A group of lower-level cultivators gratefully dispersed.
The three cultivators who died in the late stage of Qi Cultivation were completely ignored, their corpses left covering the ground.
Reality was always astonishingly cruel and dramatic like this.
Xu Mu let out a sigh of relief and journeyed back with Jia An and the others.
Originally he was worried about unexpected occurrences, but it all ended so abruptly in the end.
But that Chief Chi was unexpectedly formidable. He eliminated three cultivators of the same level with just one strike!
One of them, the grey-robed elder, was someone Xu Mu was familiar with.
He used to live in the same alley with him and knew he was at the peak of Qi Cultivation, preparing to transition to the Foundation Establishment Stage. His power was unmatched.
But who would have thought that he could be so easily struck down!
“So, this is the power of a Foundation Establishment Family–completely overwhelming a normal loose cultivator!”
There was no lack of geniuses in this world, let alone powerful families with abundant resources.
His own foundation was far inferior compared to others.
He had to continue to keep a low profile!
Contrary to Xu Mu, Jia An and Ma Rui seemed very excited. Not only did they participate in a grand event, they’d also got one month rent-free.
Five lower-grade spirit stones were a significant sum to them.
And the dead?
They had no strong connections with them!
“Friend Xu, would you like to join us for a drink at the market?”
Jia An seemed intoxicated by the taste of power. He invited a few people to have a drink at the market to get to know each other better while the crowd was still present.
Others realized this too and nodded in agreement.
Xu Mu, on the other hand, shook his head and declined, “No thank you! My wife is waiting for me at home.”
There was nothing significant to gather for a group of lower-level cultivators like them.
Unlike them, he was still thinking about the Foundation Establishment. He didn’t want to waste his time on these petty social affairs.
“Alright then! We’ll have a drink together another time when there’s a chance!”
Jia An, thinking Xu Mu was frightened, didn’t insist. He led a few people, laughing and chatting towards the market.
Xu Mu noticed that, not just their alleyway, many of the departing cultivators were deliberately forming smaller groups.
It was clear that everyone felt the power of the team.
Those who were once a bunch of loose cultivators being bullied by everyone had now united to form a force causing the Chi Family to concede.
Although they ultimately failed, it planted a seed in everyone’s heart.
This sudden sense of strength made them instinctively want to hold on to it, especially cultivators like Jia An, who played a connecting role among them.
However, whether this seed of power would wither with the passage of time or grow robustly was yet unknown.
On his way home, Xu Mu felt someone’s gaze on him. He suddenly turned his head to look back and saw the sinister smiles of the Brothers of the Li Family.
Those two dead perverts just won’t leave him alone!
With so many people in the alley, why would they pick on him?
Xu Mu was truly at a loss for words.
He wasn’t worried about them making a move on him, he was worried that they would target his wife when he wasn’t around.
“I have to find a solution quickly!”
There were only a thousand days to catch a thief, but you could never spend a thousand days guarding against one!
Brothers of the Li Family kept their gaze on Xu Mu until he entered his house, then they finally withdrew their eyes.
…
On the dining table was a delicious pot of monster beast meat stew, with a dish of sauteed wild vegetables next to it.
The wild vegetables were bought from Li Moqing, Jia An’s wife. Whenever they went up the mountain to gather resources, they always brought some wild vegetables back.
Xu Mu scooped two large bowls of Spirit Rice for himself and Ye Yingying.
At the side of the table was a wooden cradle. Little Ling’er was lying inside, covered in a blanket, fast asleep.
“Husband, eat more!”
Ye Yingying placed some meat into Xu Mu’s bowl, her face full of sweet smiles.
“Okay! You eat more, too. It must have been exhausting taking care of our daughter every day! You’ve lost weight recently!”
“Not at all!”
The loving couple sweetly exchanged compliments over dinner, putting on a display of affection. If Little Ling’er hadn’t just awakened, they definitely would’ve been even more lovey-dovey.
“When everything in the marketplace settles down, I will take you out for a walk. It must be boring staying home every day!”
Xu Mu held mother and daughter tenderly in his arms.
When they used to live in the marketplace, they could visit their neighbors nearby. But ever since they moved to the shanty town, Xu Mu had strictly prohibited her from leaving the house, and Ye Yingying had been very obedient.
But there weren’t many women around in the shanty town. Even if she wanted to, there was no one’s home for her to visit.
Moreover, the strange Brothers of the Li Family were also there!
“It’s okay! As long as I’m with you, I’m happy!”
Ye Yingying, very sensible, leaned her head contently on his chest.
“Yingying!”
Xu Mu held Ye Yingying even closer.
How could he not love a wife who was this obedient and sensible?
“Wah wah!”
Little Ling’er immediately protested.
Could you two please not squeeze me in the middle while displaying your affection?
I’m about to be crushed dead by you two!
…
After cleaning up the dishes and utensils, Ye Yingying took Little Ling’er to the bedroom to rest, while Xu Mu went to the storeroom to increase the power level of his Fire-controlling Skill.
He borrowed his wife’s formation array in case of unexpected circumstances, and temporarily set it up around him.
He opened the system!
Added points!
“Fire-controlling Skill +10”!