MM Racing Chapter 148 The Coward
Chapter 148 The Coward
Chapter 148 The Coward
Qin Chengcheng remained silent the entire time because Qiu Li was constantly speaking up for her, even bullying Ning Bu'er to the point where she could barely resist.
Therefore, Qin Chengcheng no longer needs to participate in the battle.
But now that the other party has gotten so close to her and is being aggressive, she naturally won't allow them to be so arrogant.
Her meaning was simple: this ingenious array was designed jointly by her and Xu Jiu, and she could easily summon Xu Jiu to trade the core cultivation technique with Qiu Li.
In terms of closeness of relationship, no one can compare to her.
However, Qin Chengcheng miscalculated upon hearing this.
Unexpectedly, a burst of lightning flashed across Ning Bu'er's body, barely expelling the invading lightning spirit power. He then sneered and said:
"Oh, you don't even know Xu Jiu's Thirty-Six Thunder Crystals Heavenly Gang Thunder Technique? Didn't he teach you this?"
What a coincidence! Xu Jiu taught me, and he taught me step by step!
swish, swish
Qiu Li and Qin Chengcheng both stared at Ning Bu'er. For the first time, confusion and surprise appeared in Qin Chengcheng's eyes.
Xu Jiulian taught this?
The next moment, Ning Bu'er explained a few points about the principles of the Thunder Crystal Cultivation Method that Chen Yi had described.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Li's pupils contracted. Even from just a few words, she could discern the ingenuity of the lightning crystal condensation method.
At the same time, she could also sense the mysterious relationship between these dozens of lightning crystals and the power of the array they formed.
Another point is that Qiu Li, having reached this point and being the first to break through to the fourth level of the Thunder Lion, and possessing the Thunder Spirit Body, is certainly no novice.
She discovered that along the way, whether it was the minefield and mine pool on the second level, or the thunder lions and thunder tides on the third level,
The lightning elemental environment within this system forms its own distinct structure, progressing from weak to strong and from simple to complex, exhibiting certain patterns.
Qiu Li discovered some of the patterns, which enabled her to defeat the third Thunder Lion and fight to the very end against the fourth.
Now, observing Chen Yi's cage and Ning Bu'er's analysis of Lei Jing,
She seemed to have found something more crucial.
It seems that Chen Yi's lightning crystal array is closer to the essence of the lightning field's laws than she understands!
Qiu Li was inwardly surprised, but her face remained expressionless.
At this moment, it was not the right time to ask Qin Chengcheng about the thunder array in detail.
The little witch in front of me was proudly showing off her knowledge.
This surprised and puzzled both her and Qin Chengcheng, and even caught them off guard.
Xu Jiu actually passed on even the secret method of refining thunder crystals, which was related to his cultivation, to Ning Bu'er?
No wonder, this girl and Xu Jiu seem to have some kind of ambiguous relationship!
Seeing the surprised expressions on Qin Chengcheng and Qiu Li's faces, Ning Bu'er felt a little smug.
What do you have to show off? It's nothing special.
however,
After listening to a few words, Qin Chengcheng was somewhat unconvinced:
"Fellow Daoist Ning, the method you described for condensing lightning crystals seems plausible. You said Xu Jiu personally taught you this method."
Have you mastered it yet?
Ning Bu'er's expression froze; she had indeed failed to master it.
Seeing Ning Bu'er remain silent,
Qin Chengcheng continued, "Since you haven't mastered it, you can't prove that the Thunder Crystal Technique was passed down by Xu Jiu."
"Why not? I only gave you the beginning. There will be a more complete cultivation process later. If you don't believe me, I can..."
"Cough cough—"
Hearing this, Chen Yi had no choice but to interrupt.
He pushed open the door of the stable, bent down and squeezed in, squatting at the doorway.
At that moment, three pairs of eyes simultaneously turned to Chen Yi.
The caged beauties are unparalleled in the world; each of their three charming faces displays her own unique beauty.
Qiu Li's face was as white as frost and snow, and her phoenix eyes sparkled with lightning. Her nose was high and straight, and her lips were slightly pale; she was undeniably beautiful.
Qin Chengcheng had an oval face with a pair of expressive peach blossom eyes, skin as white as moonlight, and a smile that made her incomparably beautiful.
Ning Bu'er's small face, no bigger than a palm, was as pale as porcelain, with a dark red demonic mark faintly visible between her brows. Her exquisite almond-shaped eyes sparkled like stars, and her black hair was casually tied up with a bone hairpin, with a few stray strands clinging to her sweaty neck.
Inside the horse cage, three long, slender legs had to be crossed due to the cramped space.
Qiu Li stretched out her left leg against the opposite wall of the formation. When her knee was slightly bent, the taut lines of her leg could be seen. She was wearing third-tier [Cloud-Stepping Boots], and the toe of her shoe brushed against Qin Chengcheng's skirt.
Qin Chengcheng's right leg was draped diagonally next to where Chen Yigang was squatting. Her calf, which looked like mutton fat jade, was exposed under her lake-blue robe, and the silver bells on her ankles swayed up and down with the instep.
Ning Bu'er sat cross-legged on her buttocks, her slender calves and delicate white feet half-exposed and half-hidden, the exquisite muscle lines clearly visible.
The three legs are all different, yet all are exquisitely beautiful.
Any cultivator who is fond of women should be able to die in peace if they witness this scene in their lifetime.
As Chen Yi entered, the three of them simultaneously stared at him.
Chen Yi felt a slight sense of pressure.
"Ahem, Miss Ning, regarding my method of cultivating Thunder Crystal, it's a private deal between you and me, and I can't go into the details with others at this time."
Upon hearing this, Ning Bu'er's eyes narrowed, his nose wrinkled slightly, and he was somewhat displeased, but he couldn't say anything more.
Her deal with Xu Jiu that day was conducted privately, and it was agreed that it should not be told to outsiders.
Right now, in order to prove a point, she explained that the initial vague part of the Thunder Crystal Cultivation Method already bordered on violating the agreement.
It's understandable that Chen Yi would come in to correct her now.
However, in this way,
Smiles appeared on Qin Chengcheng and Qiu Li's faces.
"So, you obtained them through trading cultivation techniques."
And they even said they'd teach me step by step, making themselves sound so close to Xu Jiu, pshaw!
The expressions on the two women's faces revealed what they were thinking.
"Xu Jiu, they say you're their Daoist partner, is that true?"
Ning Bu'er, unwilling to admit defeat, retorted with a question.
Chen Yi awkwardly touched his nose and replied:
"I, Xu, have no Daoist partner. Fairy Qin and I have been close friends for many years and also intimate comrades-in-arms."
He paused, looked at Qiu Li, whose appearance was no less than that of Qin Chengcheng and Ning Bu'er, and said calmly:
"As for Senior Qiu, this is my first time meeting him, and I'm not familiar with him."
This time, Qin Chengcheng and Qiu Li's expressions froze slightly.
Ning Bu'er's red lips curled up, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
Her eyes sparkled, a smile spreading across her face as she feigned surprise and said:
"Oh~, it's Senior Qiu. I've heard so much about you."
This is my first time meeting Senior Qiu, and he immediately targeted me so aggressively.
I thought you and Xu Jiu had a close relationship.
So this is your first time meeting here too.
That's something I don't understand.
Could it be that Senior Qiu has a fondness for Fellow Daoist Xu's rugged, bald, and rough-looking appearance?
"Also, Fairy Qin, you don't need to be so smug. We've known each other for many years, and we're still just ordinary friends."
Haven't you heard? If you can't advance to a close relationship after knowing someone for a year, you almost never have a chance later.
Ning Bu Er, fighting two against one, never backing down.
Qiu Li's chest heaved with anger, unable to refute Ning Bu'er for a moment. She looked coldly at Chen Yi:
"What are you doing here? Enjoying the show? This is none of your business. Go outside and wait!"
Chen Yi touched his nose and felt slightly embarrassed that he was squatting in front of three pairs of long legs, smelling their sweet fragrance, and occasionally seeing glimpses of what lay beneath their black short skirts. He didn't know where to look, and he was a little awkward.
At this moment, they took the opportunity to slip away.
Chen Yi had absolutely no desire to participate in the battlefield involving female cultivators.
After Chen Yi entered, the three people inside explained the situation clearly: it was a lose-lose situation, with none of them gaining any advantage.
After staring at each other for a long time, the three of them snorted and ignored each other.
Ning Bu'er began to enjoy the safe environment where he could focus on practicing his healing techniques.
Qin Chengcheng and Qiu Li had recovered from their injuries and were discussing matters via telepathy.
"Chengcheng, didn't you say he was just a cook? How come his talent in formations is so high? It's not inferior to yours at all!"
Furthermore, I suspect that since he was able to arrange the lightning crystals into an array, he likely also has an inner array composed of these thirty-six lightning crystals within his body.
If that's the case,
With his strength, there's a 70-80% chance he could withstand the ultimate divine power of the fourth Thunder Lion I fought before, when it unleashed its Thunder Tide.
He might become the first cultivator to clear the fourth, or even the fifth or sixth, Thunder Lion!
When it came to serious matters, Qiu Li's expression turned serious again.
It's important to understand that the first person to clear the level will be the first to receive the inheritance, giving them a significant advantage in the competition for all the inheritance in the entire secret realm.
Moreover, if he is willing, he can also share his experience with his friends, so that the small group can also gain an advantage.
After hearing Qiu Li's analysis, Qin Chengcheng, considering Chen Yi's strength, nodded in agreement. According to Qiu Li, Chen Yi truly possessed the ability to defeat the fourth Thunder Lion.
"Sister Qiu is right, but I reckon he won't go, given his personality."
If not, you could try to persuade him.
"Alright, you stay here and watch over this little girl. I'll go out and talk to her."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Li got up to leave.
Qin Chengcheng naturally stayed. Although she had recovered from her injuries and there was no need for her to remain, she couldn't leave with Ning Bu'er there.
We can't just hand over our "old nest" like that.
Qiu Li emerged from the stable with a powerful aura of lightning spiritual energy, coldly looking at Chen Yi:
"I've seen your bridle; it's not as stupid as it seems. It's quite capable."
With your abilities, I believe that with my guidance, you have a good chance of passing the test of the fourth Thunder Lion.
If you try a few more times, you should have a chance to pass the previous battles.
The fourth Thunder Lion's final move is to trigger the previous thunder tide. If you can set up the Thunder Crystal Array inside your body, you should be able to withstand it.
At that time, you will be the first prodigy to pass the test of the fourth Thunder Lion.
The benefits are obvious, aren't they? The fourth Thunder Lion is a mid-level trial at the third level, so it must have a higher level of thunder magic inheritance.
Don't blame me for not helping you out. Chengcheng is my best friend, and I don't want her to marry a good-for-nothing in the future.
I hope you can seize this opportunity.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi was slightly taken aback.
He didn't really like Qiu Li's condescending, commanding manner of speaking, but the other party was a top-tier true disciple of a late-stage Nascent Soul sect in Central Continent, probably born with a key to immortality, and was used to speaking in such a subordinate-like tone.
Moreover, Qiu Li was genuinely looking out for Chen Yi this time, wanting to impart her experience and help him overcome the fourth Thunder Lion; it was a kind gesture.
Chen Yi was too lazy to argue with her about her tone or attitude.
Chen Yi secretly analyzed whether or not to attempt to become the fourth Thunder Lion.
If you're the first to defeat the Thunder Lion and obtain its inheritance, you'll naturally have a significant advantage, including gaining an early advantage and being able to help your friends and family.
However, the risks involved are self-evident.
Even Qiu Li, the most powerful cultivator here with a lightning spirit-type Dao body, was injured when he attacked the fourth lightning lion.
It would be very risky for Chen Yi to rush in.
Chen Yi didn't believe Qiu Li's words that the earlier steps were simple and only the final thunder tide was difficult.
If things were truly simple, things wouldn't have escalated to this point.
Moreover, Chen Yi suspected that relying on a direct confrontation with Lei Shizi to break through the barrier might not be the right approach.
Chen Yi always felt that if he truly found a way to break through the barrier, he might not have triggered the thunder tide at all.
However, these are all just his guesses, and he has no intention of verifying them at the moment.
Now, Chen Yi is guarding this stable, and along with those geniuses from the Qi Kingdom who are helping to enter and exit the third level,
He had accumulated cultivation resources equivalent to tens of thousands of spirit stones, more than he could possibly use up.
Is he out of his mind to choose to go out and take such a risk?
In fact, he not only did not intend to attack the fourth Thunder Lion, but also wanted to further reinforce his horse cage!
This is the thunder tide generated by the fourth thunder lion, which he can barely withstand. What if it's the thunder tide from the seventh thunder lion in the future?
Chen Yi decided to first make his own tortoise shell strong enough, and then think about other things.
As for exploring and challenging traditions...
Let others scout ahead first, and we'll proceed only when it's 100% safe.
Or perhaps, Chen Yi would only consider taking a small risk if he had no other way to improve using his current methods.
Thinking of this,
Chen Yi directly shook his head and rejected Qiu Li's suggestion:
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Qiu."
"I am too weak to deserve your care. I don't even dare to try the second Thunder Lion, let alone the fourth one, which is several times more difficult."
"I'll focus on building the lightning protection array first. Once the rear is secure, then I can consider further improvements."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Li was furious.
Why is this person so ungrateful? Even counting that time at the private kitchen when she unprecedentedly invited Chen Yi back to Zhongzhou with her...
This is the second time that an exception has been made to take care of and promote a rogue cultivator.
Such an opportunity, even in the Central Plains, would be fiercely contested by rogue cultivators and even cultivators from immortal cultivation families.
As a result, this stinky rock just couldn't seize the opportunity.
She's so angry!
"You coward! If you keep hiding like this, you won't get any opportunities. You'll be lucky if you can even form a fake core. What will you use to become Chengcheng's Daoist partner then?!"
Qiu Li gritted her teeth and cursed Chen Yi under her breath.
Chen Yi replied calmly:
"The world of cultivation is ever-changing; those at the Foundation Establishment stage are barely able to gain a foothold."
Xu was a lone cultivator, unlike the other prodigies who had the protection of families and lineages, and unlike Core Formation cultivators who had magical treasures and supernatural powers to protect them.
"Unable to withstand great storms, I dare not presume to speak of forming a spiritual partnership."
"You! You're utterly hopeless!"
Qiu Li angrily threw her hands up and left.
(End of this chapter)