Looking at the iron rod in his hand and then at the sweat on Zhao Changhe's forehead in this cold winter, Sun Instructor knew how much effort this young man had put in for this strike. This was not talent; for the past twenty days, except for eating, sleeping, and occasionally sneaking out to take a bath, this guy had spent all his time practicing.

It was only that one day when he walked through a god, and then he punished himself three thousand times.

Sun Instructor had never seen such an attitude in all the disciples and bandits he had led in his life... It felt like there was a tiger chasing him from behind, and he was running for his life.

In just over twenty days, a person's appearance should not have changed much, except for some green stubble, but Sun Instructor could clearly feel that Zhao Changhe's face had become more firm and calm, with a glint in his eyes and occasional fierce aura.

His muscles were also more solid, with distinct blocks and a strong masculine beauty.

This was the aesthetic in the mountain stronghold, coupled with the scar on his face that highlighted his ferocious masculinity. Zhao Changhe was simply the most handsome man in Beimang Mountain.

On the other hand, the one surnamed Luo in his room was not looked upon by anyone. If it weren't for living with Zhao Changhe, someone might have gone to harass him. Now, of course, no one dared to, but there were murmurs behind his back that he was Zhao Laoda's private pet, and he was probably already played with.

Because almost all the bandits who did not obey Zhao Changhe in the mountain stronghold had been beaten up, including some old disciples who came to bully people, and there was always Sun Instructor to back him up if anyone caused trouble. Now, he was already a little overlord in the novice village, with a group of lackeys around him.

Because of this, he not only learned the knife, but also some boxing and kicking. After all, internal fighting couldn't always involve using a knife.

Look at the wine gourd around his waist... now he didn't need Luo Qi to change his wine anymore. He was filled with wine that his little brothers brought every day - unlike him, who was wanted and couldn't leave the door, others naturally went to play in the city. There were also quite a few who cheated and robbed for money, and now it was probably only Zhao Changhe who had never left the mountain.

Looking at his excited appearance as he raised his head to drink after successfully completing the assessment, he already had the air of a hero.

Sun Instructor admired this kind of man very much, and their compatibility was too good: "Changhe, that's enough. Go back tonight and try to break through the first layer of Bloodthirsty Skill and see if you can advance to the next level. I have already taught you the essence of it, and I believe you remember it."

Zhao Changhe excitedly clasped his fists: "I remember."

"This medicine will help you break through." Sun Instructor handed him a pill with deep meaning: "Go, I hope you will be able to learn Bloodthirsty Knife from tomorrow."

...

"Oh, handsome man, little overlord, you're back?"

Back in the room, Luo Qi had been there early today, pretending to dust off the chair and inviting Zhao Changhe to sit like a lackey.

Zhao Changhe sat down like a boss and laughed: "What good thing happened? Tell me and make me happy."

"How do you know it's a good thing? It might be a bad thing."

"You're in a good mood when you're fooling around. When you're in a bad mood, you have a straight face like I owe you eight million. Do you think I don't know you?" Zhao Changhe untied the wine gourd around his waist and poured wine for Luo Qi: "Come on, this was given by someone else today. It's a strong drink.""You mean the stuff I bought for you isn't good enough?"

Zhao Changhe gritted his teeth. "Senior Brother!"

In other words, don't give me that women's stuff. I want the manly template, please.

"Hmph." Luo Qi pouted, but there was a smile in his eyes as he looked at the wine gourd in Zhao Changhe's hand. No matter whose wine was in the gourd, it was the same one she had given him that day. It was the most ordinary and cheapest gourd, but he had never replaced it.

"What's so good about it?" Luo Qi sneered. "I heard people saying that I'm your private pet. Is that fun? Why is this place like this? They're all men, but they can all think of that kind of thing?"

Zhao Changhe lowered his head and sipped his wine.

That's nothing. You haven't even joined the modern world's book club, otherwise there would be even more.

"And besides, why do you, a rough guy, qualify as a handsome man?" Luo Qi slammed the table indignantly. "Take a look in the mirror. Are you worthy?"

Zhao Changhe honestly replied, "I looked in the mirror this morning and woke up handsome."

Luo Qi: ?

You didn't wake up handsome. I was lying in your armpit when you woke up, and you just picked me up and put me aside.

What the hell!

Zhao Changhe quickly remembered that his actions this morning were not appropriate and changed the subject. "Today is the winter solstice, is there any festive arrangement?"

Luo Qi hesitated.

Why are you asking me about festive arrangements? Am I your wife?

What's even more annoying is that she actually had an arrangement.

Luo Qi muttered to herself and took out a basin of tangyuan from the cabinet. "I bought this in the city today and boiled it in water when I got home. Anyway, it's a tradition in the Luo family to eat tangyuan on the winter solstice. Isn't it the same in Zhao Village?"

Zhao Changhe asked curiously, "From what you're saying, do you know the customs of other places? How many places have you been to?"

"Can't I listen to what others say? They eat dumplings, but I'm too lazy to make them." Luo Qi grumpily served him a bowl. "I don't think you like dumplings anyway. Most likely, you're interested in your sister-in-law."

Zhao Changhe: ?

Did I offend you today? Why are you acting like you've eaten a bullet...I wasn't even thinking about you, let alone my sister-in-law...

Oh, right, I did offend you this morning...never mind, I'll just eat my tangyuan in silence.

Luo Qi glared at him even more, feeling increasingly frustrated. In fact, there was nothing really offensive, but she was uncomfortable with the feeling of celebrating with family. Zhao Changhe, on the other hand, didn't know how to be grateful and didn't even say thank you.

Am I your damn wife?

As Zhao Changhe ate his tangyuan, he talked about his work like a husband and wife discussing their jobs at the dinner table. "I passed my basic knife skills assessment today, and Instructor Sun plans to teach me the Bloodthirsty Blade. But I have to keep up with my skills, otherwise I won't be able to use the Bloodthirsty Blade even if I learn it. Instructor Sun means that I can try to break through to the next level tonight."

It was too much like a married couple.

Luo Qi felt even more frustrated, especially since Zhao Changhe broke through one level every month!

Do people even want to live anymore?

"How did you learn the Bloodthirsty Blade so quickly?" Luo Qi felt a little sour even hearing her own words. "Shouldn't you have to learn an introductory knife skill first?""The instructor said that my level of effort is good, and I know how to train myself. The basic swordsmanship has a low value for my improvement. Those gradual routines are for mediocre people..."

Luo Qi raised her eyebrows in anger.

Zhao Changhe surrendered with his hands up.

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"Just breakthrough if you want to, why are you telling me? I can't help you anyway." Luo Qi chewed on a tangyuan and said stiffly, "Anyway, it's good for you to practice after eating while it's still hot. I'll take advantage of the warmth and take a bath."

Zhao Changhe finally stopped eating the tangyuan and looked up at her, hesitating to speak.

Luo Qi frowned and said, "What's wrong? If you have something to say, just say it."

"I've been thinking that you shouldn't take a bath alone in the future. What if someone bumps into you..." Zhao Changhe hesitated.

Luo Qi snapped, "Who would go to the water pool in the middle of the night? I think you're the one who wants to take advantage of the situation..."

"Do I need to take advantage of this kind of situation?" Zhao Changhe interrupted, "Just because we haven't encountered anyone before doesn't mean we won't in the future. I can keep watch for you while you bathe, and it doesn't matter where I practice my cultivation."

Luo Qi poked at the tangyuan with her chopsticks, but it slipped away and didn't get skewered.

She continued poking angrily, "I'm a man, so what if someone sees me? Besides, it's none of your business."

This arrogant woman. Zhao Changhe thought for a moment and changed his approach, "Just think of it as helping me out."

Luo Qi looked at him strangely, "Helping you satisfy your curiosity about watching men bathe?"

"Damn it." Zhao Changhe sighed, "The Bloodthirsty Technique is still a demonic cultivation method, and there are risks in breakthroughs, even if it's just one layer... So, if you see me showing signs of losing control near the cold water pool, just kick me in."

Luo Qi finally managed to skewer the tangyuan with her chopsticks, and she happily stuffed it into her mouth, smiling, "You should have just asked for my help from the beginning. I'll reluctantly help you out."