'Finally Pinnacle of Meridian Tempering Realm!'

It will take an hour to advance to the Organ Refining Realm. I should use that time to leave here and go back to my place.

But before we go back, I have some business to settle first. "Xiao Xue stays here, I'll be right back."

Zhen Lun walked downstair stealthily without the slightest sound of footsteps can be heard. He has been suppressing his anger for a while now. With his new strength, Zhen Lun easily sneaked up on the fat lady who was sleeping peacefully.

Without giving her a time to react, Zhen Lun cleanly cut off her head with his mana sword.

Her head was removed from her body as blood flows down from her neck. The body dropped to the ground lifelessly.

[50 Experience points gained]

Average Mortal (Level 4)

HP: 980/980 MP: 760/760

STR: 79 VIT: 49 Qi: 25

AGI: 55 LUK: 14

INT: 38 MAG: 12

Skill:

Martial Artists: Fire Palm Lvl 1, Shadow Clone Lvl 1, Water Sword Technique Lvl 3, Cultivation Technique Lvl 8 (30%), Body Strengthening Realm Lvl Max, Qi Gathering Realm Lvl Max, Spirit Condensing Realm Lvl Max, Bone Tempering Realm Lvl Max, Meridian Tempering Realm Lvl Max

Classless: Physical Abilities Lvl 10, High Willpower Lvl 3, Mana Manipulation Lvl 2, Mana Weapon Lvl 4. Fire Mastery Lvl 1, Earth Mastery Lvl 1, Water Mastery Lvl 1, Wind Mastery, Lvl 1

Title: Pure Bone (+20 VIT), Pure Meridians System (+40% Efficiency)

This is the first time he killed someone but he didn't flinch as he removed her head. He simply felt that she deserved to die. 'This woman doesn't deserve my sympathy.'

He then grabbed the gold coins that were supposed to be hers, he will use them to buy foods and clothes for Xiao Xue.

"Considering it repaying Xiao Xue favors." Zhen Lun said expressionlessly as he looked at the corpse.

Speaking of foods, he hasn't eaten them for a while. These few days he has been breaking through many times in a single day. The breakthrough restored his energy, which was the reason he didn't feel hungry at all.

Zhen Lun went upstairs to pick up Xiao Xue, he has finished his business here so it's time to leave this filthy place. "Let's go, We're going back to my place." Zhen Lun carried Xiao Xue on his back and exited through the windows.

Meanwhile...

"Bwahahaha." An old man laughed, as he drinks liquor with women surrounded him. Elder Yu who was supposed to keep an eye on Zhen Lun was enjoying himself with women.

"Big brother sure can drink!" The lady praised, as she gently caressed the old man body.

"A bottle is not enough! Bwahahaha!"

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Zhen Lun has left the red-light district. He stopped at some food stalls to get some for Xiao Xue. "After this, We should get clean clothes for you." Zhen Lun smiled.

"There's no need for that, I'm perfectly fine with this. And master please put me down, I can walk on my own." Xiao Xue grumbled as she struggled to escape from Zhen Lun's clutches.

"Your body is in a weak condition, you are currently weak and is lacking nutrition. If you walk by yourself you will worry me." Zhen Lun said as he continues to walk. He is not letting her go.

Xiao Xue was impressed that Zhen Lun noticed her body condition. 'How did he know? Is Master a physician?'

'Even without the help of the system, I would notice. In fact, Normal people would notice it. You're too thin, right now.' Zhen Lun wanted to say it out loud but it will reveal his secret.

"Here, We arrived at the clothing shop." Zhen Lun carefully carried her down.

They arrived at a grand looking clothing store.

Xiao Xue who saw the expensive-looking building became nervous. "Master, normal clothes are fine, there's no need to go to this fancy place."

"Let's go." Ignoring Xiao Xue, He gently dragged her into the store. Xiao Xue who was powerless can't help but follow Zhen Lun inside obediently.

Inside the store, There are countless servants busily tending the fine clothes. Some of them stood on the corners, waiting for customers to come inside.

Most of the clothes that are for sales were displayed on a wooden mannequin, to enhance their attractiveness.

As they walked arrived, Expecting the servants to greet him but they didn't.

"How may I help you, Young Master?" A woman, wearing a flamboyant dress with thick make-up greeted him.

"Please give this young miss, suitable clothes." Zhen Lun said as she petted at Xiao Xue.

"Noted." The woman clapped her hands. The servants that stood on the corners moved as they heard the claps. They each brought her a dress. The woman chose a few out of twenty dresses that were brought.

"These are the dresses that I recommend, young master." The woman bowed as he explained. "I think that blue and white dresses will highlight her beauty. But before she tries the clothes, May you allow us to take her to a bath?"

Seeing that, Xiao Xue was indeed in a messy state. He agreed to her "Please do so, Sorry for troubling you." Zhen Lun said respectfully.

'Since they are woman, Xiao Xue should have no problem right?' Zhen Lun looked at Xiao Xue who stood on his side silently.

"Do not allow a single man, near her you understand?" Zhen Lun glared at the owner as he added another request.

'What a furious glare. She seems to be quite precious to him.' Owner Wei was startled inwardly.

"Do not worry, young master. All of my assistants are beautiful women." The owner smiled, she gestured her assistant to bring Xiao Xue to take a bath. The assistants nodded and lead Xiao Xue to her bath.

"As we wait for her, Can I ask some question, Young Master Zhen?" The owner smiled.

"Feel free to ask as long I can answer them" He has long expected this. The owner is suprisingly polite with him. 'I supposed she has long figured out who I am. but who is this woman?' Zhen Lun tried to search his memories, but he never sees her before.

"What is your relationship with that little girl?" Owner Wei asked as she smiled.

"How does it concerns you?" Zhen Lun asked calmly. 'This woman... Is she related to father?'

"Nothing much, Just curious. Young Master Zhen, You should go back to your household. It's been years since you were missing. Your parents are worried for you, you know that right?" The woman said.

"I know Father and Mother is worried but I'm not going back until I finish my business first." Zhen Lun decisively replied.

"Anyway, I'm not sure you receive the news or not. While you were missing, the young princess was born. I heard She is quite adorable." Owner Wei was smiling as she explained.

'Princess? I have a younger sister?' Zhen Lun was shocked as he received the news.

"Is this true!?" Zhen Lun asked again, He was not convinced.

"What I said were all true, She's now six years old." Owner Wei replied.

"I see, Please tell my parents to not worry about me. I will make sure to return in a month." Zhen Lun clasped his fist.

"I will tell them if I have the opportunity." She was not sure whether she will meet his father or not. After all, Zhen Lun's Father is the City Lord of Xin Hai City. The most powerful person that governed this city itself.

As they were chatting for a while The assistants have returned. Owner Wei excuses herself as she leaves Zhen Lun's side. "Oh, My assistants are back. I'll go check on them."

The owner left but she abruptly turned around and said something absurd. "No peeking okay?"

"...I won't" Zhen Lun eyebrows twitched.

...

After a few minutes, Xiao Xue finally came back, wearing an elegant blue dress with butterfly patterns. Her white hair was now looked silky smooth pairing with snow-white skin. 'Yep, she's a beauty.'

Xiao Xue went to his side as he grabbed Zhen Lun's robe like the first time she met him.

Zhen Lun complimented her and petted her head. "Now, you look beautiful."

'No! I'm not, The scar on my back, they are disgusting.' Xiao Xue grasped his robes tighter without saying anything in real life.

Hearing her thoughts, Zhen Lun decided to say no more. It will probably hurt her if he said more. "How much are they?" Zhen Lun looked at Owner Wei.

'This girl is definitely not a normal girl. My assistants told me about the scars. Now I'm more concerned about Master Zhen's safety. But she doesn't seem to like Master Zhen. The girl didn't look happy at all when she was praised.' Owner Wei was in deep thoughts.

"Um..."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Four gold coins for three dresses." Owner Wei smiled as she returned to normal.

"Here." Zhen Lun handed the golds and left the shop.

"Thank you for coming, Young Master!" All of the assistants bowed respectfully as they leave along with Owner Wei.

Zhen Lun lifts her and put her on top of his shoulder.

Xiao Xue got curious and asked. "Master, Why are they scared of you? Those people even treated me respectfully, scaring that they offended you. "

When she took off her clothes, the servants were shocked by the scars on her back but even so they still hid their scared expression and put on a smile on their face. Xiao Xue who has keen eyes noticed that they hid their expressions for some reason.

Zhen Lun laughed. "You are interested in such things?" Zhen Lun replied her with another question.

'Hmph, you made me curious even more.' Xiao Xue complained in her heart but outside she merely said. "I'm sorry, I will not ask such a question anymore."

"Well, If you really want to know, I'll tell you then. I am City Lord's Son. Are you surprised?"

'What is city lord?' Xiao Xue asked in her mind as she tilted her head.

"Pfft... Yep, you're still a kid." Zhen Lun laughed.

"Master, Why do I feel like you can read my mind?" Xiao Xue uses her small hand to cutely pound on Zhen Lun's head. She was somehow annoyed to be called 'a kid.'

"Who knows?" Zhen Lun shrugged avoiding the questions.

As both of them has left, Owner Wei stood there like a statue.

She was frowning as she forgets to tell Zhen Lun something important. 'I didn't tell him that, His younger sister is a crippled person like him too. I hope he didn't blame me.'

Owner Wei is not a martial artist, She's merely at Body Strengthening Realm. Therefore, she cannot see Zhen Lun's cultivation. She still believed the rumors that Zhen Lun was a crippled person.

'The Zhen Household sure has it tough.' Owner Wei gives out a heavy sigh.

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Zhen Lun arrived back at the core disciple apartment. He managed to get there without feeling tired at all. This proves that his stamina and strength has improved significantly.

On the way back, Zhen Lun also bought more foods and store them into his inventory. So that he can eat them later.

Peculiarly when he brought out from his inventory, It was still warm. His inventory has the ability to keep foods from rotting.

After finishing their meals, Zhen Lun ordered Xiao Xue to take a rest on his bed.

As for him, he needs to restore her weak body.

'It seems I'll have to visit the Missionary Hall to obtain some herbs for Xiao Xue.' He planned to go there to obtain Contribution Points by doing some task. With Contribution Points, he will be able to exchange them for valuable items.

Zhen Lun exits through the window, He slowly climbed down and left toward The Missionary Hall.

Fortunately, the hall and his place were not that far. Just by a few minutes of traveling, he managed to arrive at the place.

At first glance, there are many people coming in and out of the hall. It seems they are also here for contribution points. Not only Contribution Points can be exchanged for valuable items. They are also necessary for paying their monthly fees that are required for attending the Peerless Sky Sect. If the disciples want to stay they need to pay the monthly fees which are 1000 CP every month.

Zhen Lun directly went toward the bulletin board to choose a quest, he randomly grabbed a request.

'The reward doesn't seem bad.'

As Zhen Lun grabbed the paper. His system reacted.

[Gather Red Lotus, Rank D Quest]

[Rewards: 20000 Experience Points]

'System can do this too?' Zhen Lun was shocked.

Zhen Lun returned the paperback to the board and the screen disappeared. He then grabbed the easiest one that he could find to see what rank are the easiest.

[Cleaning the Hall, G-Rank Quest]

[Rewards: 1000 Experience Points]

'The easiest is G-Rank, which means the Red Lotus quest was actually quite hard.'

A good idea came to his mind. With the help of the System, he can actually find a quest that is easy but has a high reward of CP.

Zhen Lun slowly touches all the tasks that are available and finally settled on a single one.

[Hunt 100 Jade Beetles, Rank E Quest]

[Rewards: 10000 Experience Points]

'Not only the reward given by System was plentiful, but the rewards from the sect was also bountiful.'

Hunt 100 Jade Beetles, preventing them from multiplying more.

Reward: 2500 Contribution Points, Extra Beetles will give more points (Each beetle gives 30 points)

"I'll take this then!" Zhen Lun removed it from the board and headed to the reception desk to register.

He registered the task that he wanted to his token. The token doesn't only serve as identification, it is also for storing the contribution points inside. For that reason, Token was kept at your side no matter what. If the token was lost, you will lose all the accumulated CP and need to pay a single gold coin to get a new token.

'Time to go hunting!' Zhen Lun was told heads to the West Forest, where the Jade Beetle's Nest located.