Chen Pingping had seen Li Qi before. He was handsome and presented himself as a man of talent. As for his cultivation... Hmm, he hadn’t really paid attention to that. However, he had heard a few things. Li Qi is to be the next Martial Uncle. Thinking this, Chen Pingping suddenly grew interested. "A Divine Body?" "A rare physique," Hongxiu said, her eyes narrowing. She knew he was now interested, which meant she could guide him effectively from this point. If Li Qi were to cultivate under Chen Pingping, and if he were nurtured well, perhaps in eight or ten years, another Chen Pingping might emerge. By then, whether Chen Pingping wanted to wander, drift, or roam free, it would be entirely up to him. "How rare?" Chen Pingping asked. "Extremely rare, appearing perhaps once every several hundred thousand years. However, I’m not entirely certain," Hongxiu replied. "Have him come over. I’ll take a look." Soon, Li Qi arrived, looking bewildered. But upon seeing Chen Pingping, his spirits lifted somewhat. The invincible Martial Uncle! Chen Pingping sized him up, then extended his Divine Sense. His Divine Soul is normal, his Zhou Tian is normal, and his meridians are normal too. Only this Dantian... Interesting. It’s quite large, much larger than an ordinary person’s. But the Dantian is sturdy and doesn’t exhibit a particularly majestic presence. It’s entirely golden. What does this mean? What kind of physique is this? Chen Pingping was surprised. The plot of a certain kind of novel involuntarily surfaced in his mind. No way... Could it really be? He didn’t rush to a conclusion. Instead, he inquired about Li Qi’s family, "Do you still have any family?" What kind of ridiculous question is that? Hongxiu glared. "None left," Li Qi answered. "Over a decade ago, they were killed by enemies." "Seeing your dignified appearance and remarkable air, you must come from a prominent family, right?" Chen Pingping asked. "Don’t you also have a fiancée? And an arch-nemesis? Then, your fiancée was stolen by him? Burning with rage, you joined the Wuji Sect, resolved to cultivate diligently, embark on the path to invincibility, and crush your past foes?" Li Qi’s face darkened. "I don’t have a fiancée, nor an arch-nemesis. I was still very young back then." Huh? That’s not how it’s supposed to be! This plot is wrong. Chen Pingping pressed on, "So, you were born into a powerful family, and then your parents were killed by your paternal uncle, or perhaps your eldest paternal uncle? They seized everything that was rightfully yours, correct?" "You were saved by a family servant, narrowly escaping death, but all your other family members were sacrificed..." Chen Pingping stared at him intently. "Do you have a ring?" "Did you ever fall into a cave?" "Have you rescued any exceptionally beautiful women?" "Or perhaps some people who didn’t seem particularly remarkable?" Chen Pingping grew increasingly excited as he spoke, a feeling dawning on him that he had encountered a Child of Destiny. It must be! Li Qi possesses an extraordinary physique but was suppressed by his clan. Filled with rage, he came to the Wuji Sect, intending to return and exact revenge after establishing his cultivation! YES! YES! YES! Chen Pingping laughed heartily. "Quick, tell me, is your physique a Saint Body?" Huh? Li Qi was baffled by his words, wondering if the Martial Uncle before him had gone mad. But one thing seemed certain. "I don’t know if it is, but that’s what everyone says," Li Qi answered. Updates are released by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽 "So, you haven’t actually started cultivating yet, right?" Chen Pingping’s eyes lit up. "But I have!" Li Qi exclaimed, astonished. "Didn’t Martial Uncle just sense it?" "I’m at the Supreme Mystery Realm." Something’s not right. His Dantian clearly hasn’t been opened yet, so how could he possibly have begun cultivating? Chen Pingping stared intently at him. "Without a Dantian, how do you store Spirit Qi?" At this moment, Hongxiu, standing nearby, interjected, "The Solar Saint Body. It’s a constitution said to be infinitely close to that of a God. While Li Qi’s Dantian might not have been fully opened yet, deep within it, there exists a golden sun capable of storing Spirit Qi." HAHAHA... So that’s how it is! The Solar Saint Body! Ah well! At least it’s not an Ancient Desolation Saint Body. Chen Pingping felt a mix of disappointment and excitement. He was disappointed because it wasn’t an Ancient Desolation Saint Body, but excited because this Solar Saint Body seemed like it would be very interesting to work with. "Good. Very good. From today onwards, you will cultivate with me," Chen Pingping declared. "Thank you, Master!" Li Qi’s heart pounded as he quickly bowed in respect. Chen Pingping’s face darkened. I... Seeing this, Hongxiu’s previously taut nerves completely relaxed. Li Qi was no ordinary disciple; therefore, he needed an exceptionally powerful master to guide his cultivation. She had discussed this matter with the other three Peak Masters. Although they were also reluctant to let Li Qi go, they had to admit that within the entire Wuji Sect, only Chen Pingping possessed the qualifications. Jiang Ni’er, standing to one side, quietly observed Li Qi. "This must be Senior Sister," Li Qi said, raising his head. "Li Qi greets Senior Sister." Jiang Ni’er didn’t refute it, merely responding with an "Oh," and said nothing more. Hongxiu stepped forward and offered a few words of advice, urging him to cultivate diligently and to be sure to listen to his Master’s words, before taking her leave. Chen Pingping smiled. "Her name is Jiang Ni’er. She’s not my disciple. You can also call her Martial Aunt. Also... I’m about to leave on a long journey soon. You should pack your things and come with me." Martial Aunt? Could it be? Li Qi looked surprised but didn’t say much, only uttering a simple, "Alright," before turning away. Just then, Jiang Ni’er tilted her head and asked, "Is the Solar Saint Body really that formidable?" "It should be quite formidable," Chen Pingping said, propping up his chin. "Kid, don’t say this old hen didn’t warn you. Those Big Shots don’t take kindly to such a constitution. Once they discover it, they’ll go to any lengths to eradicate it." The Earth Chicken, not far away, glared over. "You dare take him in? You’re destined for calamity!" Heh heh. Big Shots again. He had learned from Guang Xiaoyu that the downfall of the Wen Dynasty was very likely connected to these Big Shots. Since his own Master stood against them, holding different stances and belonging to opposing factions, then he too would inevitably find himself on a collision course with these Big Shots sooner or later. Considering this, what was there to be apprehensive about? It would be better to prepare early: cultivate a powerful Solar Saint Body and, when the time comes, use it to take down those Big Shots! "You’ll be responsible for teaching him cultivation," Chen Pingping said with a slight smile. "You’re dreaming!" the Earth Chicken retorted, its head held high. "In a few days, I’ll be entering the Wasteland. I could potentially help you search for the Ancient Bloodstone then. Of course," Chen Pingping added with a smile, "it now seems there’s no need for that anymore." The Earth Chicken: "..." BLAST IT! The Earth Chicken quickly scuttled over, forcing a smile, and said obsequiously, "Now, hold on! It’s just teaching him cultivation, right? A trivial matter! This old hen... er, I mean, I am a descendant of the Ancient Phoenix! The repository of knowledge in my head is vast!" Chen Pingping grinned. "Teach him about Arrays, Taboos, and Seals." The Earth Chicken’s smile froze. These were her trump cards, the profound knowledge ingrained in her very being! If she taught Li Qi all this, wouldn’t her own importance diminish significantly in the future? But on second thought, the initiative was still in her own hands. Whether she taught him, what level of Arrays and Taboos she imparted—wouldn’t that all depend on her mood? Heh heh! That damned Human Clan brat! The day this old hen finally undergoes her full Phoenix transformation, I’ll definitely suppress you first! We’ll see if you still dare to bully me then!