Bai Qi walked on the waves and returned to the embankment.

The water droplets on his hair and robe evaporated in an instant, leaving him feeling transparent and refreshed from inside out.

Satisfied, he turned around and waved at the colossal shadow looming beneath the wide river surface.

He indicated that once things were settled, he would visit Sister Jiao and play with her.

Taking care of children always requires time and effort.

However, with the Celestial Fiend Day approaching, the four elements are out of order, and the turbid tide is rising.

It is both a calamity and an opportunity.

Bai Qi plans to try his luck.

If fortune smiles upon him, and he stumbles upon the legendary Profound Mysterious Divine Soldiers, he could rule the Divine Land, dominating the world...

"In broad daylight, what kind of dreams are you having?"

Bai Qi brushed off the strange thoughts and looked at Lao Dao, who had his hands tucked into his sleeves:

"Thank you, Uncle Dao, for keeping watch all night."

Lao Dao chuckled, putting his mink hat back on:

"It's part of the duty."

Even though Bai Qi had not slept all night, he was still energetic, every inch of his flesh contained an inexhaustible force. He strode towards the East Market:

"Uncle Dao, let me treat you to some morning tea."

Lao Dao cheerfully followed along. Bai Qi's Second Stage of Bone Training had achieved Great Success; after repeatedly completing the blood exchange, he could start refining Silver Marrow.

As for how far Young Master Qi could go, he was quite looking forward to it.

Among the talents of the Six Commanderies of Celestial Water Prefecture, there was no doubt that the Silver Hammer Grand Protector, Pei Yuanqing, stood out the most.

The remaining ones, in order of seniority, included the up-and-coming talent in recent years, Traceless Sword Luo Fushui.

As well as the Four Jaguars and Eight Heroes, flattered by various major families.

These so-called prodigies under the age of thirty are all hopefuls for impacting the Simurgh Platform of the Divine Capital and becoming a notable figure in the future.

Generally speaking, the Dragon Court, in terms of qualifications, is similar to the three classes and six households, classified into several grades.

Laziness, lack of diligence, fishing for three days and drying the net for two, those without perseverance.

Are the lowest tier of foolish and mediocre talents.

Even if there's an abundant supply of external materials, they won't achieve much, barely crossing the Second Barrier stopping at Great Success.

A bit better are those called "middle-class talent."

They understand the importance of diligent practice, gaining superficial understanding of Superior Martial Arts, and investing time to research. Achieving entry-level perfection is not difficult.

Ending their life at the Third Training Minor Achievement is about right.

Like Xiaotou and Ah Xie, who are above mediocrity but not quite middle-class.

If one were to use a flattering term, it would be having great potential for advancement.

Then the upper-class talents, naturally intelligent, whether learning literature or martial arts, know how to infer beyond the given and apply knowledge to different areas.

As long as they concentrate on cultivation and are willing to work hard, they are bound to achieve something significant.

He Jingfeng and Zhu Shou Rang, cherished members born of legitimate lineage from major families.

Mostly belong to this category.

As for those rare geniuses, enough to be admitted to the Taoist Sect or Upper Sect as true transmission seeds.

Even in a whole prefecture, there may not be more than a handful.

They seem to be infused with the essence of heaven and earth, nurturing extraordinary bones, given time, they will become exceptionally accomplished.

Walking steadily step by step, reaching the Physical Secret Realm Great Perfection is within reach.

At this moment, Young Master Qi is probably in this tier.

After all, aiming for the Fourth Training Perfection, his personal comprehension and innate foundation cannot be poor.

Beyond that, there are all kinds of mysterious terms, known as "Heavenly Fortune Pride" or "Demonic Star and Prodigy."

Due to their remarkable talent and fortune, are often associated with many legendary deeds.

Such as "Exiled Immortal Reborn" or "Stars Aligned in Fate" and the like. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Black River County, Bai Qilang... how could the gaze of the Simurgh Platform fall upon such an impoverished place?"

Lao Dao strolled slowly along the field ridge, hands behind his back, wrinkles appearing at the corners of his eyes:

"The reputation of Tongwen Hall shouldn't be confined to Yihai Prefecture."

The Red Eyebrow Leader from Fulong Mountain watched Bai Qi's increasingly upright figure, inexplicably feeling the satisfaction of witnessing the rise of a "young Ninghai Zen" bursting into prominence.

"The Thirteen Sections, Pai Bang, Daoist Temple... Young Master Qi has plenty to tackle, the unfinished business of the master naturally falls to the disciple to complete."

Lao Dao felt delighted, softly humming a tune from his youth:

"...Even if you knock out my teeth, twist my mouth, cripple my legs, break my arms, and heaven grants me these dreadful ailments, I still will not yield!

Unless King Yama himself calls me, only then would spirits and ghosts come to fetch me..."

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Upon returning from the East Market Shop, Bai Qi along with Ah Di Bai Ming, Groom Xu Sanyin, Xiaotou, Ah Xie, and others, busied themselves for a while.

What were they doing?

It was moving house.

Bai's Fish Stall's significant owner, Bai Qilang, who holds sway over Black River County.

How could he reside in the outer city for years, living in an old house?

If not for these recent days, either gathering energy with his fellow disciples from Wild Grass Mountain, or immersing himself in Daoist arts, traveling the Inner Scenic Land.

Plus, Qiu Changtian's visit and naturally breaking through the blood exchange ten times, being delayed, Bai Qi should have long moved from the old house at Erxian Bridge.

"Master Bai, need a hand with the housewarming?"

"Say the word! I'll quickly have the staff buy some firecrackers!"

"Indeed, indeed! The new housewarming should be lively..."

The neighbors upon hearing the commotion, surrounded the Bai Brothers in layers, some asking them to stay, some congratulating, some even carrying various gifts, looking for excuses to deliver them.

Who in Black River County doesn't know the young Master Bai Qi, whose words carry more weight than the former Fish Stall owner He Wenbing? Like Uncle Changshun's family, who improved their status through association.

As they say, poor in a bustling area and no one asks, wealthy in deep mountains and distant relatives come.

After the aftermath of the Red Eyebrow Bandits' siege dissipated, Bai Qi's reputation for fighting one of the chief culprits, Yang Meng, spread. People started thick-skinnedly claiming kinship, seeking connections.

Whether wanting a job at the fish stall, borrowing silver taels to send their son to the Martial Arts Hall, or self-recommending as shop stewards... the possibilities are endless.