Chapter 5

Although the Iron Bone Sect had only nine ranks and two members, Jun Changxiao was still the sect leader. For a disciple to lecture him showed a complete lack of respect.

No, no.

He had to establish his authority and make this woman understand that he was the head of the Iron Bone Sect and her superior!

"Ahem."

Jun Changxiao cleared his throat, placed his hands behind his back, and said calmly, "You made a good point earlier about not being kind to the enemy."

"But remember this."

"We who practice martial arts also cultivate our principles and minds."

"Bullying the weak is no different from being a bully yourself."

"Moreover."

"A few trash disciples pose no threat to me. Killing them would only harm the sect's reputation."

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission and earning 1 martial contribution!"

"Ding!"

"Martial contribution: 5/100."

Is it done already?

Jun Changxiao was astonished.

He thought he would need to thoroughly convince Lu Qianqian to complete the task.

In reality, the side mission only required Jun Changxiao to assert the dignity of the sect leader. Whether Lu Qianqian listened or not was irrelevant.

From the look in her eyes, which seemed to regard him as an idiot, it was clear she hadn't listened.

"I understand."

Lu Qianqian said, "Killing those trash would disgrace the leader's prestige. Let the disciples do it for you."

"Clang!"

She drew her sword, the cold blade gleaming.

Jun Changxiao collapsed internally and said, "Why don't you understand? What I mean is—"

"Hey, don't go!"

"Lu Qianqian, you're a woman, and a woman should act like one, not just think about killing!"

Lu Qianqian paused, her eyes cold, "Who says women can't kill?"

Her beauty was flawless from Jun Changxiao's current perspective.

But the coldness and murderous intent in her eyes struck him deeply. He thought, "This woman definitely has a story!"

Since Lu Qianqian joined the Iron Bone Sect, Jun Changxiao had been curious about her background.

He had considered asking her about it, but her cold demeanor dissuaded him.

A woman with such a cold personality was not easy to get along with, and it was better to avoid trouble!

"Qianqian."

Jun Changxiao said, "Sheathe your sword first."

"Clang!"

Lu Qianqian sheathed her sword and said lightly, "You are the leader, I will obey you, but remember, don't underestimate any woman."

Underestimate?

Jun Changxiao was speechless.

I didn't want you to fight because I was worried about your safety.

Jun Changxiao felt that his authority as the leader was being challenged, as he did not see the slightest respect in his only female disciple's eyes.

How could he earn her respect?

Jun Changxiao pondered this all the way, but finding no good solution, he decided to check the martial arts panel. Seeing he had 5 points of contribution, he thought, "Can I exchange something in the mall?"

He skipped the novice mall and opened the first-level mall, revealing a variety of items.

Fireball Amulet - Requires 10 points of contribution!

Ice Cone Amulet - Requires 10 points of contribution!

First-grade Cold Edge Sword - Requires 10 points of contribution!

Nine-layer Collapse Fist - Requires 10 points of contribution!

"..."

Jun Changxiao only had 5 points of contribution and could not afford any items that required 10 points.

Was there anything cheaper?

Yes!

Jun Changxiao continued looking and found an item in the last grid that could be exchanged for just 1 point of contribution: the First-grade Healing Pill!

He wasn't injured, so exchanging for a healing pill seemed useless.

"No way."

"Even if it's free, I won't exchange it."

The items in the first-level mall, besides the healing pill, all required 10 points of contribution, leaving Jun Changxiao helplessly to put away the panel.

Sigh.

He could only go to Qingyang City to recruit disciples and increase his contribution points.

"Hold on."

Lu Qianqian, who was walking ahead, stopped, resting her hand lightly on the hilt of her sword. Her brows furrowed slightly, "Someone is here."

"Someone?"

Jun Changxiao looked around and found the place desolate, with only trees and rocks.

He didn't think Lu Qianqian would joke, so he asked, "Where are they?"

Lu Qianqian remained silent, her gaze fixed on the roadside grass.

Jun Changxiao followed her gaze and saw the grass trembling slightly, as if something was in it. He became vigilant, "Could it be a beast?"

On the Starfall Continent, there were not only humans but also ferocious beasts. Although they did not practice martial arts, they were very powerful.

For instance, Jun Changxiao once encountered a beast comparable to a warrior while traveling through a remote forest.

That physique, that power.

Its punches could smash rocks and trees!

After witnessing the might of otherworldly beasts, Jun Changxiao had decisively chosen to avoid them, saying, "The forests ahead are not suitable for travel."

"It's not a beast."

Lu Qianqian said, "It's a person."

"A person?"

Jun Changxiao was relieved.

As long as it wasn't a beast, there was nothing to worry about.

Jun Changxiao swaggered over, parting the bushes. He found a warrior covered in blood lying on the ground.

Not only was he human, but he was also seriously injured!

Lu Qianqian joined him, saying, "He's severely injured."

She released her grip on her sword hilt and looked at the sky, "It's getting dark. We should hurry."

"Shouldn't we help him?"

Lu Qianqian looked at him as if he were a fool, "You plan to save him?"

"To save a life is a great virtue."

Lu Qianqian replied indifferently, "Who knows if he's being hunted? Saving him might bring trouble to yourself and the sect."

Even as a newcomer to this world, Jun Changxiao understood this logic.

He squatted and lifted the injured man's blood-stained clothes halfway, "Do you think these wounds on his back were made by a person?"

Lu Qianqian shook her head, "They're claw marks."

Jun Changxiao said, "So, it wasn't an enemy that hurt him."

Lu Qianqian agreed, "This man is gravely injured and could die at any moment. Do you know how to save him?"

"Although I don't know medicine..."

Jun Changxiao gently opened his palm, revealing a small pill, "I do have a healing pill."

Lu Qianqian glanced at the pill, "This looks like an ordinary medicine. Can it really heal someone so injured?"

"No harm in trying."

Jun Changxiao turned the injured man over, opened his mouth, and fed him the pill, pushing it down with a bit of spiritual energy.

Lu Qianqian remained silent.

The man had both external and internal injuries. An ordinary healing pill wouldn't be enough.

"Cough!"

Suddenly, the injured man coughed slightly, his eyelids fluttering open.

He woke up?

Lu Qianqian's eyes showed surprise.

Jun Changxiao grinned, "Looks like my healing pill worked."