In the Seven Blood Eyes capital city, the wind settled over everything like fine sand. And Xu Qing walked on a carpet of moonlight as he made his way through the city.

His cultivation base was in the great circle of Qi Condensation, but he had not yet healed from his wounds. Therefore, he remained as much on guard now as he had been when he first arrived at Seven Blood Eyes.

Considering he had a life lamp on him now, he was in a state of complete readiness. His right hand swayed at his side in a seemingly natural motion, but the truth was that at the slightest provocation, he could use it to pull out his black iron skewer. He had learned this behavior here in Seven Blood Eyes. The best way to survive was to be a needle concealed in silk. Unless there was an urgent need, it was better to hide your advantages.

Another skill he had picked up in Seven Blood Eyes was the ability to be even more relaxed the more his guard went up.

Back in the slums and the scavenger basecamp, he had been wound up too tight. He had walked around looking like he was ready to fight at a moment’s notice. But the truth was that being that anxious all the time made him slower. The ideal method was to remain relaxed, but ready to take action. That way, enemies wouldn’t realize he was in a state of read...