In the city of Qiu Feng, there was a school for students under ten years old.
They were learning the script of this world.
On this day, Qin Han Chu arrived at the school.
Upon seeing Qin Han Chu, the teacher of the school approached.
This teacher appeared to be in his seventies. Stroking his white beard, he asked, "Young man, what is your business? Does your family have a child who needs to study?"
Qin Han Chu said with a hint of embarrassment, "May I study with you?"
The elder was taken aback. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
Qin Han Chu sighed, "To be frank, I have lived in seclusion in the mountains for a long time, and thus lack formal education in literacy."
"I see." The elder nodded slightly. He pointed to the seats at the back of the classroom and said, "Go and sit there. You can come to study whenever you wish."
Qin Han Chu produced a mid-grade origin stone and handed it to the teacher. "Thank you."
The elder smiled and waved his hand. "My school is free of charge."
"Teacher, you are truly benevolent." Qin Han Chu looked at the old teacher with increased respect.
As Qin Han Chu entered the classroom and sat down, all the children watched him with curious eyes.
Qin Han Chu smiled and said, "Hello, I'm new here."
"You're this old and still can't read?"
A little girl, about five or six years old, asked Qin Han Chu in a childish voice.
Qin Han Chu replied awkwardly, "I don't know many characters."
"You're the last to arrive, so you have to call us senior brothers and senior sisters," said another little boy with a serious expression.
"Alright, you are all senior brothers and sisters."
"I'll treat you to candy after class."
Qin Han Chu smiled.
Hearing that there would be candy, the children all became happy.
The little girl who spoke earlier giggled, "Little junior brother is so thoughtful. Ask me if you don't know any characters in the future."
"Let's begin class." The teacher walked in holding a ruler and began teaching the children to recognize characters.
As a Battle Saint level powerhouse, Qin Han Chu's learning ability was naturally strong.
The teacher explained once, and he could remember it.
In one morning, Qin Han Chu learned over ten characters.
At noon, Qin Han Chu bought some candy and snacks.
In the afternoon class, he distributed these items to the other children.
Children are still children, even children in the martial world couldn't escape their childlike nature.
With the help of candy and spirit stones, Qin Han Chu successfully integrated with the children.
While the City Lord's mansion was searching the entire city for the "robbers," Qin Han Chu remained in the school, studying.
Besides the characters taught by the teacher, Qin Han Chu also learned many characters from the children.
Unknowingly, a month had passed.
After a month of study, Qin Han Chu could read and write proficiently.
On this day, Qin Han Chu walked out with the children from the school.
"Little junior brother, you won't be coming tomorrow?" the little girl asked Qin Han Chu.
Qin Han Chu nodded. "I need to go make money."
"Remember to come back and play with us later."
"Don't forget to bring candy and snacks."
Qin Han Chu chuckled, "Are you reluctant to part with me, or with the candy I buy?"
As they were walking, a beast's roar suddenly came from ahead.
"Wow, what a magnificent spirit beast."
"When I grow up, I want to tame a spirit beast like this too!"
Qin Han Chu looked up and saw that the person approaching was Meng Xiao Jun.
A month had passed, and she still hadn't left Qiu Feng City.
Meng Xiao Jun still had an impressive entourage at this moment.
She sat high on the spirit beast, with other guards walking alongside.
A month had passed since the incident, but the City Lord of Qiu Feng had made no progress.
All the Battle Saints in the city had evidence proving they had not left their residences.
With one Battle Venerable dead and two spirit herbs missing, how could Meng Xiao Jun leave just like that?
In these days, she had been "visiting" various factions in the city with her men.
While called visiting, she was actually investigating in secret.
To put it bluntly, she did not trust the City Lord of Qiu Feng.
"Let's stand aside. This spirit beast is very fierce," Qin Han Chu said to the children beside him.
Led by Qin Han Chu, the group of children moved to the side of the road.
"Miss Meng."
Just then, Zhang Feng Ling walked over from another direction.
"You again? What is it?" Meng Xiao Jun asked arrogantly upon seeing Zhang Feng Ling.
Over the past month, Zhang Feng Ling had sought out Meng Xiao Jun multiple times.
Upon learning that Zhang Feng Ling was the nephew of the City Lord of Qiu Feng, Meng Xiao Jun had spoken a few more words to him.
"Miss Meng, the Drunken God Restaurant in the east of the city has just introduced several new dishes. Would it be an honor for me to invite you to try them?" Zhang Feng Ling asked in a fawning tone.
Meng Xiao Jun was extremely bored at this moment. After some thought, she nodded. "Very well, for the sake of the City Lord of Qiu Feng, I will give you a chance to have lunch with me."
Zhang Feng Ling quickly smiled and said, "It is my greatest honor. Please."
Just as Meng Xiao Jun was about to leave, her gaze was suddenly caught by Qin Han Chu's hairstyle.
She looked at Qin Han Chu and said, "All men in our Barbarian Domain have long hair. Do you think you're very unique?"
Meng Xiao Jun was in a bad mood and wanted to pick a fight.
Qin Han Chu had been hit by a stray bullet.
Zhang Feng Ling then noticed Qin Han Chu and said coldly, "Miss Meng, you may not know this, but this person is from a foreign land, not a citizen of our Barbarian Domain."
Upon hearing this, Meng Xiao Jun's expression turned even colder.
"Our Barbarian Domain does not welcome outsiders like you. Get lost immediately!" Meng Xiao Jun glared at Qin Han Chu and said angrily.
"My little junior brother hasn't done anything wrong, why are you so mean to him?"
Before Qin Han Chu could speak, the little girl beside him pouted in anger.
She was just a child and had no idea how formidable Meng Xiao Jun's status was.
"Impudent! How dare you speak to the young lady like that!"
One of Meng Xiao Jun's guards angrily rebuked the little girl.
Seeing how fierce the guard was, the little girl fearfully took two steps back.
Qin Han Chu patted the little girl's head and smiled. "Step back a bit, so you don't get hurt."
The little girl let out a hum and then stood behind Qin Han Chu.
Qin Han Chu looked at Meng Xiao Jun and said, "The child is young and ignorant. There's no need to hold it against her."
"Didn't Miss Meng tell you to get lost?" Zhang Feng Ling said coldly.
"It seems I saved your life. Speak to your savior with more respect?" Qin Han Chu said coldly, looking at Zhang Feng Ling.
Qin Han Chu's words made Zhang Feng Ling's face turn furious. "You outsider, your saving me was with ulterior motives. Must I be grateful to you?"
"Since that's the case, then die!"
Qin Han Chu said icily.
Zhang Feng Ling burst into laughter. "What? You want to kill me? In Qiu Feng City, you dare say that? Don't you want to live anymore?"
Just then, Qin Han Chu suddenly vanished from his spot.
Before anyone could react, Qin Han Chu had already grabbed Zhang Feng Ling by the throat!
Zhang Feng Ling's eyes widened in terror. He was about to curse, but Qin Han Chu squeezed hard.
Zhang Feng Ling's neck snapped, and his life was extinguished.