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Chapter 15 - Chapter 35 The Cat Returns a Favor

"Just persevere for ten breaths or more; the amount your body can absorb each day is limited, so there's no need to force yourself."

Deng Weixians Godfather saw that he still hadn't taken his hand out and couldn't help but remind him.

"After all, he's still a child; he always wants to find opportunities to show off."

Regarding Deng Weixian's behavior, his Godfather merely found it endearing.

This at least proved that beneath Deng Weixian's cold exterior, there was still the immaturity of a youth hidden within.

Deng Weixian did not immediately take his hand out, but persisted until after sixteen breaths, only then feeling that no more Ice-Cold Breath was being absorbed into his body.

He took his hands out of the earthenware pot; the sticky Linhu Essence Blood was dripping off completely, and his palms no longer showed any signs of absorption.

At this point, taking the Linhu Essence Blood out of the earthenware pot to examine it, Deng Weixian realized that the color of the Linhu Essence Blood seemed to have faded.

Although he had fainted last night, he vaguely remembered that the substance was originally dark blue.

But now, the blue had lightened, becoming closer to light blue.

"What's going on?"

Moreover, compared to yesterday, today felt like dipping his hand into well water; not only was there no pain at all, it was even very comfortable.

His Godfather saw that Deng Weixian's expression was somewhat solemn and assumed he was enduring the pain.

But even so, Deng Weixian's performance was still excellent.

Recalling his own past, he had only barely managed to suppress his screams on the fifth attempt.

"The tenacity of this child's character is truly terrifying."

His Godfather prided himself on being second to none, yet he felt a certain admiration for Deng Weixian.

When he was Deng Weixian's age, he certainly didn't possess such a terrifying capacity for endurance.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that taking Deng Weixian as his disciple was a correct decision.

He found Deng Weixian exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

Although Deng Weixian had doubts in his heart at this moment, his nature was not one to actively speak much, especially since this matter seemed to have no ill effects on him.

If his Godfather didn't ask, he wouldn't say.

Moreover, when Deng Weixian saw his Godfather looking at him approvingly from the side, nodding occasionally, he felt even more certain that his practice was without problems.

"It must be me overthinking things; perhaps the Linhu Essence Blood only hurts the first time it's absorbed."

"That's right, his Godfather didn't specifically remind me just now, so it must be true!"

The more Deng Weixian thought about it, the more logical it seemed, and he gradually relaxed, beginning to practice the Tiger Form Ten Styles to digest the newly absorbed Linhu Essence Blood, as his Godfather had previously instructed.

As he performed the Tiger Form Ten Styles, he felt the newly absorbed Ice-Cold Breath within his body begin to circulate rapidly, spreading throughout his entire being.

The cool sensation lightened his body, providing an unprecedented comfort.

"Practicing martial arts can be this comfortable!?"

Deng Weixian was secretly astonished, recalling how he had felt weaker and weaker after practicing in the past few days, and couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

One thought leads to life, another to death.

He could only be grateful that he had made the right decision.

Next was the Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw; Deng Weixian's moves today were exceptionally powerful, creating gusts of wind.

He could even feel that as he executed his moves, the Ice-Cold Breath within his body was also being mobilized, bringing forth bursts of slightly cool, cold wind.

His current Ice-Cold Breath was too weak, but given time, it would certainly become formidable, just as his Godfather had said.

Li Xuan secretly watched Deng Weixian practice martial arts, itching to join in.

If Deng Weixians Godfather hadn't been present, he would have definitely started cultivating as well.

As Deng Weixian practiced martial arts, his Godfather offered corrections from the side, and Li Xuan also learned a great deal.

Time flew by, and in an instant, Deng Weixian slowly finished his session, concluding his cultivation for the night.

"Not bad. With such progress, reaching the Ninth Rank within a month will be no problem."

His Godfather nodded in satisfaction.

Receiving such praise, Deng Weixian's eyes brightened considerably, clearly very happy.

"Your Godfather's guidance is excellent."

His Godfather couldn't help but shake his head and smile, thinking to himself, "This child doesn't say much, but everything he says sounds good."

"Alright, that's all for tonight."

His Godfather left this remark and prepared to turn and leave.

Deng Weixian bowed to his Godfather's retreating back, respectfully seeing him off.

But at this moment, his Godfather suddenly turned his head, as if remembering something.

"By the way, there are rumors of ghosts in Yan Qu Hall, have you heard about it?"

"I've heard about it. Today, Eunuch Yin in the Printing Room was furious in the hall, telling the Royal Concubines not to gossip, so it seems it's just a rumor."

Deng Weixian had no interest in such matters, but he honestly revealed everything he knew.

His Godfather chuckled and instructed Deng Weixian, "Remember, in this palace, there's no smoke without fire. Even if it's a rumor, there might be other troubles behind it."

"You help me keep an eye on this matter. If there's any news, place a pair of shoes in front of your window, and I will come to find you."

This was the first time his Godfather had asked Deng Weixian to do something, so he quickly agreed, taking the matter to heart.

Li Xuan, in the shadows, also had his eyes darting around, instantly understanding.

Given this person's identity, it's likely that no news in the palace could be hidden from him.

Even if Eunuch Yin of Yan Qu Hall intentionally blocked the news, it would probably be the same.

The difference would likely only be a few days earlier or later.

His deliberately asking Deng Weixian to investigate this news probably also had an element of testing him.

"I just don't know if that kid Deng Weixian thought of this, but with his personality, he will definitely investigate the news with all his might, so there's no need for others to remind him."

...

The courtyard quickly quieted down.

Deng Weixian returned to his room to rest, and his Godfather had already left.

Li Xuan climbed down from a tree in the courtyard and did not leave immediately.

He had originally planned to rush back to practice, but after Deng Weixians Godfather left him a task to gather information, he changed his mind.

Counting the time, Xiao Zhuozi would be coming out soon.

This matter, only Li Xuan understood it most clearly.

Even Eunuch Yin of Yan Qu Hall today only silenced Liang Chuchu, with no intention of investigating further.

As for Liang Chuchu, she had only seen a shadow late at night.

In other words, with Li Xuan's help, Deng Weixian might be able to provide a perfect answer sheet in less than a day.

The better Deng Weixian performed, the more his Godfather would value him.

"Little Deng, I've benefited a lot from you lately, so today I'll give back to you properly."

Li Xuan licked his cat paw and immediately had a good idea.

"Watch my cat's repayment."

Li Xuan turned and leaped into the darkness, searching in Yan Qu Hall.

Before long, his figure reappeared in front of Deng Weixian's door.

And he had something extra in his paw.

It was a long tail, firmly wrapped around his paw.

And at the other end of the tail was a rat that looked utterly dejected.

In the rat's small eyes, glistening tears shimmered.

It knew that it might not make it home for dinner tonight.

Li Xuan didn't care that the rat in his paw was feeling melancholic; he carried it and stealthily approached Deng Weixian's window, standing on his two hind legs like a small person.

He listened to the sounds inside the room and found only a steady breathing sound.

And in the room on the other side, rustling sounds were already coming from within.

Clearly, Xiao Zhuozi was also about to go out.

Li Xuan no longer delayed, prying open a corner of the window, and rapidly rotated the rat's paw, creating a whooshing sound through the air.

"Off you go!"

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