Chapter 8

• "A quieter and more secluded guest room would be preferable."
• Tim approached the young girl and asked with a smile, "May I know your name?"
• "Valerie."
• Valerie's eyes widened in surprise, sensing that the other party's body seemed to radiate a faint medicinal spiritual aura from within.
• Although the aura was subtle,
• Valerie had been studying Alchemy under her master for more than ten years and believed she couldn't be mistaken.
• Immediately,
• Her curiosity about Valerie was piqued.
• "Miss Valerie, my name is Tom."
• Tim offered a respectful gesture, while not revealing his real name.
• "Hmm."
• "Since we've only recently opened and our location is somewhat secluded, did an acquaintance refer you here?"
• Valerie placed the key in front of Tim and inquired.
• "No."
• "I found it myself!"
• Tim smiled as he took the key, feeling at ease, as if he had returned to the good old days when he had chatted and laughed with the female disciples before his dantian was shattered.
• "You have a good eye, then, haha."
• Tim smiled playfully and turned to leave.
• "She's so good-looking..."
• Tim watched Valerie's graceful back and reluctantly shifted his gaze away. He then quickly took his keys and headed upstairs.
• What he needed most urgently now was to recover his cultivation!
• Upon entering the inn room,
• Tim removed the cloak with the veiled conical bamboo hat on his head and placed it on the table.
• "Finally, I've completely left the Thousand Star Mountain Range."
• "Autumn Glory City is immense, and although the Bowen Clan is one of the overlords, there's also the Troy Clan, with other forces scattered around."
• "What's more, Bowen Chen likely won't pay attention to me as a 'cripple' and has probably left me behind."
• "Now I can recover my strength in peace, and when I reach the Soul Refining Realm, I'll go searching for spiritual herbs!"
• "With the Burning World Red Lotus, the Heavenly Origin realm is within my grasp."
• "When I break through to the Heavenly Origin... All those who hold grudges against me will receive a hundred times retribution!"
• Tim sat down on the bed, took a deep breath, and began to meditate and circulate his Qi.
• His cultivation level had already reached the Soul Refining Realm.
• This stage was mainly focused on refining the divine soul and condensing the divine sense.
• Although Tim's dantian was damaged, his divine soul remained intact, and as soon as his Yuan Power was restored, he would easily be able to reach the Soul Refining Realm again.
• At the same time.
• Starry Abyss Sect, in Bowen's pavilion.
• "A breakthrough!"
• "Is this the power of the Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening Realm?"
• "The effect of the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill used in conjunction with the Clearing Mind Awakening Spirit Pill is truly remarkable!"
• In the attic's quiet room, Bowen slowly opened his eyes, as a large amount of Yuan Power coursed through his dantian and meridians.
• After refining the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill, he had taken two more Clearing Mind Awakening Spirit Pills one after another.
• Following a night of cultivation, he had successfully broken through to the Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening!
• "System, bring up my panel."
• Bowen's thoughts shifted and his information panel appeared before him.
• [Host: Bowen
• Aptitude: Upper Grade
• Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body
• Realm: Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening
• True Battle Power: Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening+
• Cultivation Methods: Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture, Void Rainbow Sword Technique, Clear Sky Flash, Violent Tiger Power...
• Villain Value: 100 points
• Black Heavenly Fate: 0
• Heaven-Defying Fate Changer: Villain's Eye
• System Mall: Level 1]
• "Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening+?"
• "This is beyond an ordinary Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening, but not yet at the Late-stage Spiritual Awakening, right?"
• "In other words, an ordinary Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening will be no match for me!"
• Bowen's countenance brightened with a smile as he mulled over the prospect.
• Once he honed this technique to a higher degree of mastery, his combat prowess would undoubtedly experience a significant boost!
• Acquiring the Wind Void Steps, even if he only grasped its fundamental principles, held the potential to elevate his battle capabilities to the Late-stage of Spiritual Awakening.
• Yet, it was a sobering truth that the mastery of martial skills was a journey that demanded time and dedication.
• His immediate priority remained neutralizing the imminent threat posed by Tim, capitalizing on his superior cultivation level. The question of martial skill advancement would be addressed in due course, adapting to the unfolding circumstances.
• Just at that moment.
• A formation ripple came from outside, signaling someone 'knocking' at the door.
• "Come in."
• With a wave of his hand, Bowen opened the courtyard protection formation.
• "Young Master."
• "Here is what you asked for!"
• A short-bearded, grey-robed old man walked in from outside, looking respectful as he presented a bundle.
• "Thank you for your hard work, Elder Porter."
• Bowen nodded slightly and took the bundle into his hands.
• "It's not hard work; it's what old servants should do!"
• Elder Porter gave a modest nod, positioning himself respectfully by the side with his head slightly bowed, maintaining a silence that reverberated with deference.
• "I can sense your curiosity regarding the purpose of these items. Allow me to demonstrate," Bowen remarked.
• A wry smile touched Bowen's lips as he gestured with his hand, unsealing the bag and carefully extracting a few strands of hair from its depths.
• These strands undoubtedly belonged to Tim, a fact that Bowen confirmed with a knowing glance. He went on to illustrate, "Even martial artists can't escape the inevitability of hair loss."
• Under Elder Porter's puzzled gaze,
• Bowen took out the Aura Finder Smoke, stuffed the strands of hair into it, and lit it up!
• Immediately,
• A wisp of black smoke emerged and gathered in the same direction.
• "Is this a... tracking method!?"
• Elder Porter said with a mix of surprise and suspicion, "Young Master, are you tracking Tim?"
• "Correct."
• Bowen looked at the black smoke and slightly narrowed his eyes, "That direction... Autumn Glory City, huh..."
• "Isn't Tim crippled?"
• "Having been kicked out of the sect's mountain gate just yesterday, in that state, how could he arrive at Autumn Glory City overnight?"
• Elder Porter asked in a somewhat puzzled manner.
• He wasn't foolish either, and immediately understood why Bowen was tracking Tim; there had to be something unusual about Tim.
• "This person, Tim, is not simple."
• Bowen said in a cold voice as he stood up, "He has made an enemy of me, and I must eliminate him."
• "Yes!"
• "Old servant will go and investigate the situation, and if there's an opportunity, I will definitely exterminate him!"
• Elder Porter nodded in deep understanding, as he was also involved in the 'Poison Pill Scheme' against Tim.
• "You, going?"
• "Don't, you mustn't go!"
• Bowen arched an inquisitive brow and swiftly intervened to halt Elder Porter's intentions.
• Being the antagonist, Bowen recognized that Tim held the role of the story's protagonist. Dispatching his own subordinates to confront the protagonist was akin to offering up precious advantages, experience, and valuable resources on a silver platter!
• Bowen was well-versed in the narratives of the tales he had perused throughout the years, and he had encountered countless instances where the villain unwittingly nourished the protagonist, bit by bit, just as he might have been doing now.
• "Oh, is Young Master considering involving members of our clan to deal with Tim?" queried someone, their tone laced with curiosity and concern.
• Elder Porter asked in a somewhat puzzled manner.
• "No."
• Bowen shook his head.
• In the original plot setting, I'm afraid that the Bowen Clan was a massive experience package for Tim.
• Understanding that Tim was the protagonist, something like giving away experience was something Bowen was determined not to do!
• "I see."
• Elder Porter suddenly looked as if he had a sudden understanding, "Young Master, you want to settle your grudge with that Tim fellow yourself! That's why you don't want the old servant and the clan to interfere!"
• The moment this statement was made.
• The corners of Bowen's mouth immediately twitched.
• How did that sound like another classic plot setting?
• But immediately he smiled faintly.
• He wouldn't send Elder Porter and the people in his clan to give experience to Tim.
• But he wouldn't leave such a large force unused either.
• If they were just sent to secretly investigate and spy on Tim, not allowing them to strike and retreating immediately once they were discovered, that would still be fine.
• "Don't think too much."
• Bowen faintly glanced at Elder Porter, "Go and get ready, I want to go down the mountain immediately."
• "Now?"
• "Young Master, the sect competition is about to begin in a few days."
• "If you don't participate, I'm afraid that the core disciple position will be taken away from you ..."
• Elder Porter said hesitantly, "That Tim shouldn't be able to make any waves, why don't we wait until the Grand Competition is completed before we go and clean up that kid?"