I’m Still Practicing Martial Arts, But How Did My Daughter Become an Immortal? – Chapter 9

Ch 9: Orphaned Mothers and Widows Inevitably Need Neighborly Help

“Daddy, someone wanted to kidnap Nannan just now.”

“What! Who dares to kidnap Nannan? Daddy will twist off his head and kick it like a ball.”

The little one looked at Lin Tian with big eyes, her chubby little face flushed red, extremely adorable.

Nannan gestured wildly for Lin Tian to lean his ear closer. Lin Tian chuckled at this and leaned in, Nannan said softly.

“Daddy, I’ll tell you a secret… there’s an older sister in my head, she just chased the bad guys away.”

Lin Tian thought the little one was joking. A three-year-old’s words can be listened to but aren’t necessarily true. Lin Tian didn’t pay attention and went to take a shower.

*Splash!*

The cold water poured from head to toe, Lin Tian felt a burst of comfort, so refreshing. Then he looked at the System.

A long string of notification sounds rang, almost blowing up Lin Tian’s brain.

“Ding, obtained 96 normal draws. Convert to three silver draws?”

Lin Tian glanced over it. This time, killing these bandits was quite rewarding, and his internal energy also increased a lot.

The number of draws was as high as nearly one hundred. Thirty draws could be exchanged for one silver draw. Lin Tian thought about it.

“Exchange for two silver draws, and draw the rest directly.”

Congratulations, you obtained: Five years of internal energy, Erguotou ten bottles, peanuts one plate, cucumbers ten, lollipops one bucket, toilet paper one roll, soap two, small steamed buns one steamer, roast chicken five, water-boiled fish one pot, soy-braised pork knuckle two… miscellaneous things, everything.

Congratulations on obtaining attributes 【Dragonfly Skimming Water】【Deterrence】

【Dragonfly Skimming Water】Light as a swallow, steps without a trace, travels a thousand miles in a day.

【Deterrence】Transforms into a colorful big worm, forming deterrence, disturbing its mind, defeating its intellect.

Lin Tian was stunned. Five years of internal energy came just in time.

Adding the previous ten years, plus the internal energy he had cultivated through martial arts for the past three years, plus what he gained from killing bandits, he had a total of about seventeen years.

This time, his strength would definitely reach a higher level.

Other miscellaneous items didn’t matter, they were just icing on the cake.

These two attributes made up for his shortcomings. With Qinggong in hand, let’s see who can outrun me.

Activate, activate. Five attributes have already been activated. Activating one more will force the addition of a negative attribute.

Lin Tian finished washing up, dressed neatly, and went out. He saw Nannan playing with a small turtle, giggling from time to time.

Lin Tian walked forward, picked up Nannan directly, and kissed her little face.

“Look! What is this.”

Lin Tian took out a lollipop. When Nannan saw the lollipop, she grabbed it and stuffed it into her mouth. Her whole eyes lit up.

“Is it delicious?”

“Delicious.”

In the blink of an eye, it was noon. The sky was still hazy.

“Let’s go, Daddy will take you to eat noodles today.”

Lin Tian carried Nannan out the door, taking her for a stroll. Mainly, he wanted to eat noodles today. Compared to fancy dishes, he preferred noodles.

The boss lady’s noodles were really delicious. Lin Tian decided to eat noodles for lunch and have some wine in the evening, with roast chicken and soy-braised pork knuckle, that would be authentic.

………………

Far away in a residential house in Qingshui County, an old man sat in the room, four or five men surrounded a man.

The surrounded man’s lower body was a b*oody mess. His face was pale, and he was trembling with cold sweat.

“Miserable.”

“So miserable.”

The others shuddered. Who could understand this pain? No one wanted to understand it.

The old man took out a jade bottle and said expressionlessly to one of them, “Apply some medicine for him.”

The others didn’t dare to disobey the old man’s order and started to move. Lu Ming, who was lying on the ground, shed a tear, full of sorrow, regret, and despair.

The old man’s voice was hoarse: “Lu Ming said that three-year-old child has extremely high martial arts talent. Lu Ming, with his Second Rank strength, was no match for her.”

The old man pondered for a moment, tapping his finger on the table, thinking for a while.

“Lu Feng, Lu Chuan, you go over and scout tonight. If you have a chance, grab her directly. She’s only three years old and hasn’t developed her intellect yet. If she is trained by our Blood Demon Pavilion for a few years, she will definitely become an Earth-level assassin.”

Two of the men walked out and knelt on one knee, respectfully shouting, “As you command.”

The old man closed his eyes and pondered. The Dragon Guards have already chased to Qingshui County, just a bunch of clowns. Do they really think Great Liang is still the Great Liang of the past?

It’s just a tiger with a terminal illness, how much prestige is left?

It’s a pity that he feels he doesn’t have much time left, so he might as well go crazy one last time and exert his remaining energy for the Blood Demon Pavilion.

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Lin Tian ordered two bowls of noodles, still the original recipe, still the original taste, so delicious.

The boss lady’s name was Yu Lian. Her husband was conscripted into the army to build the Heavenly Palace. To put it nicely, it’s called conscription, but to put it bluntly, it’s slavery. The probability of returning alive is less than one in ten.

It’s not easy to raise a child in her teens alone, and she inevitably needs the care of the surrounding neighbors.

For example, Old Wang next door occasionally sends two fish, and Old Wu next door occasionally sends some wild game he hunted. It can be said that they take care of her in every possible way.

Lin Tian was also very touched. These neighbors were very nice. When other people’s men were away from home, they all sent warmth.

Yu Lian: “It’s not very peaceful recently. You’re also taking care of a child, it’s best to go out less.”

“I heard that bandits entered the county today and killed many people.”

Yu Lian looked at this strong young man, and couldn’t help but say a few more words.

“Boss Lady, your noodles are very delicious. No wonder the neighbors all come here to eat. Not bad, not bad.”

Yu Lian chuckled: “This is a craft passed down from my husband’s ancestors. What can a woman like me do? I’m just going back to my old business.”

The two chatted casually, laughing from time to time.

A beggar walked over on tiptoes from afar.

The beggar’s hair was disheveled and dirty, his hair stuck together, and he smelled very unpleasant. Many diners smelled the odor and got up to avoid him.

“Stinky beggar, so disgusting.”

“Go, go, go!” The diners covered their noses and left the restaurant one after another.

Lin Tian couldn’t eat because of the smell either. He picked up Nannan and retreated to the side. It seemed that he couldn’t enjoy the noodles today.

Yu Lian frowned and looked at the beggar: “Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing? How can I do business like this? Get out of here quickly.”

The beggar didn’t move, staring fixedly at Yu Lian.

Yu Lian was even more displeased: “If you want to eat noodles, I’ll make you a bowl, but get out first, don’t delay my business, or I’ll report you to the authorities.”

“Yu… Lian.”

This voice was extremely hoarse, as if there were razor blades stuck in his throat, making people feel very uncomfortable.

Yu Lian was stunned and carefully looked at the beggar: “You are…”

Then her eyes widened in disbelief: “My husband? Is that really you, my husband?”

“How did you become like this?”

As she spoke, Yu Lian cried again, as if all the grievances of these years were being released.

Lin Tian saw this scene, so touching. He carried Nannan out of the restaurant. What was he looking at? It was a reunion of a couple.

The streets were crowded with people. Some were wearing white clothes and white hats, holding funerals. One family rejoiced while another grieved. Every family has its own problems.

*Boom!* A thunderclap resounded through the sky, hurting people’s eardrums.

Lin Tian looked at the sky. It was going to rain again.