Chapter 61: Persistence Of Lou Shila

''So she came to you?'' I asked.

''Yes, don't you think it was a bit harsh to reject her like that?''

''When did you become so soft, Feng Yi?'' I stroked my beard.

'Maybe I should cut it,' I thought.

Feng Yi didn't reply. I knew her sentiments towards that woman. If I hadn't been at Pinchu town, she'd most likely remain as someone's concubine. But being a widow was worse than being a concubine.

I was, however, no hero and why would I even bring extra baggage with me on this journey? I dismissed Feng Yi and started practising Copper Pagoda Body. I should've used the body toughening oil but it was just one bottle. I planned to use it after reaching rank 9.

In the afternoon, I met up with Chunu and Ling'er. They were quite a bit surprised seeing me two ranks higher. At this rate, I might even reach Viscera Purifying in just a month.

We looked at the map of Shang desert and planned our next path to the dry forest. There were guards, merchants, and also a few villagers with us. Our map was the most detailed, so Ule requested to make a copy of it. I didn't mind but told him that he would have to give me two bottles of water during the journey.

Ling'er privately asked me how I broke through so easily. I didn't answer that question as I felt no need. To the others, I, of course spouted bullshit.

''Has it been ten years? No, maybe eleven. I was in the far east, farther than even the Fida kingdom. I was a normal child with a desire to be a martial expert. Alas, I had no talent. However, the heavens favored me and one day I met him, a man disguised as a simple farmer.

I did some good deeds for him and he turned out to be uh… yes yes, I remember a 'Profound Qi Emperor.' I swear to the goddess that he must have blessed me with a great fortune, for no demon beast could touch me and my cultivation increased by 'leaps and bounds' after that. Now, here I am at rank 8 and it's like a dream come true.''

I didn't care if they believed the story I had made up just then. It was already evening, so I took my personal bag from the inn and headed to Lou Gaeli's home. We would head off tomorrow. I only had this evening and tonight to rest and relax.

After reaching rank 8, I had a few things to learn. I planned to merge the Silvery Snake and Sinking Sand techniques. My current comprehension of the cultivation techniques was limited to the Core Condensation stage only, though.

In the higher world, I would have to search for techniques like everyone else. Zuifan's memories contained only a few fundamental techniques above Core Condensation, and I knew that those wouldn't help me in the coming days.

Reaching inside the room given to me, I lit the lamps and sat on my bed. I took out the Spirit and Qi book from my bag and started reading it from the second page. I had only been practising till now and had no free time to read it.

I didn't know much time had passed when I heard a knock on my doors.

'Maybe it's dinner time already,' I thought and stood up.

However, when I opened the door, I found Lou Shila waiting for me. She seemed determined.

''You are quite persistent.'' I was about to shut the door on her face but she slipped in as if she had expected me to do that.

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I did admire her spirit but it was futile trying to convince me. She would at best be a meat shield for me and I had lots of meat shields already.

''Travelling in a desert isn't so easy.'' I tried discouraging her. It had no effect, of course. A person brave enough to annoy a rank 8 practitioner wouldn't so easily be discouraged.

''I know travelling isn't easy. I am willing to face any dangers.''

'Oh, she is such a brave woman. How admirable, others should learn from her.'

''If you're so committed, why don't you go alone?'' I said and that was harsh now, even I would agree to it. If I didn't say that much though, she would continue dreaming.

''Go bug other practitioners. I'm sure one of them will be willing to take you in.''

She didn't speak. Maybe her spirit was finally broken. But I would be utterly disappointed if she broke down with just this much. I could be way more of the so-called 'jerk' if I wanted to be.

In a way, I was testing her. Mortals such as her were only temporary and if I was to associate myself with them, they would have to be worthy of my notice.

''I am a man who seeks benefits for myself only. What do you have to offer me?'' I snorted.

Lou Shila was nothing remarkable and didn't have anything to interest me, until she spoke up. ''I can… give you my body.'' 

Look at that. One thing, she wanted to run away from this place, leaving her old in-laws to fend for themselves in this harsh desert. Another thing, she was offering her body to a man she just met yesterday for her cause.

That spoke volumes about her true character. Heh, and I thought she was a virtuous wife. Well, her husband had been dead for a year now, so maybe she was 'in need.'

''Not enough, add something else.'' I turned around.

That was no way to treat a person. I was staying in her house and I should've shown my goodwill to her instead. However, she knew that if I told her father-in-law about this, she would be screwed.

I only acted nice because I had to. The other times, it was purely my own choice and I had decided not to act nice with her.

As I brushed past Lou Shila, she bit her lips. I found her about to tear up. I sighed and entered the dining room. She would meet people who might even kill her, dangerous beasts which could swallow a whole group of people. There would be no one to protect her. Even the children had their parents with them.

A rank two body could barely match up to Hanai merchant's speed. Did she have a horse or camel with her? Who would give her the food and water? About half a month of journey still remained. She was wise in choosing me as I could provide her with everything she would need, but I didn't accept freeloaders.

I hadn't rejected her just because I wanted to be a jerk, I had a valid reason. I was actually doing good to her but she was persistent till the end.

''I can give you the demon bead of the Wind Taking serpent that my husband died with.''

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