Chapter 296: Harvesting "Father's Help" Points!

"What is that thing?"

Jin Zhi asked, his face serious as he looked toward Qin Zi.

He hadn't expected that after picking up the soap for Qin Shidi (Junior Brother), such a strange thing would happen.

It was definitely related to Qin Shidi!

"Just a small phenomenon, nothing to worry about,"

Qin Zi responded with a relaxed smile.

Jin Zhi wasn't a fool. Seeing Qin Zi's expression, he immediately realized there was something fishy going on.

The black aura from earlier clearly wasn't something good. Now that half of it had entered Qin Zi's body, it was obvious that Qin Zi was helping him share the burden!

Moreover, Jin Zhi felt that after the black aura was partially taken away, his entire being felt lighter, as if an invisible mountain that had been pressing down on him had been removed, and the sunlight was once again shining through.

"Qin Shidi… thank you."

Jin Zhi, not well-versed in words, didn't know how else to express himself. After a moment of silence, he managed to utter these three words, his voice trembling with emotion.

One simple "thank you," filled with deep gratitude.

"There's no need for that between us."

Qin Zi waved his hand dismissively, smiling as he raised his eyebrows, "Now that the problem is solved, the White Crane King won't stop you from being with Sister-in-law."

Jin Zhi's face immediately turned bright red, and he stammered, "You… don't say that… she might not even like me."

My Senior Brother is overly humble!

To this, Qin Zi just smiled without saying anything.

After a while, Qin Zi said, "Senior Brother Jin, my father and I have some business to take care of, so we need to leave. If you don't have anything urgent, I suggest you stay at White Crane Palace for now."

"Why can't I leave?"

Jin Zhi asked, puzzled, and then suddenly recalled the earlier scene. "Is it because of that black skull?"

"Yes."

Qin Zi nodded, his expression serious, "That thing is dangerous. Staying in White Crane Palace, with the King's fortune and influence suppressing it, will keep you much safer. Don't worry about me, though—I have my father."

The last four words were spoken with supreme confidence!

In Qin Zi's heart, as long as his father was around, there were no problems he couldn't handle. No scheme or ghostly being could ever get close.

This was an undeniable truth.

It was something he had personally verified!

"Alright then, I wish you both a safe journey."

Jin Zhi said, though there was a trace of reluctance in his voice.

"Don't worry."

Qin Zi shrugged with a smile.

The two exchanged glances for a moment, then suddenly turned and tightly embraced.

This farewell was a journey—a journey not only of the body but of the soul.

For they had both grown up, and the days of their youth could not be revisited. Now, they each had their own path to walk...

...

Some time later, Qin Chuan and Qin Zi formally bade farewell to the White Crane King and left the White Crane Palace.

As for the debt of gratitude they owed to the White Crane King, Qin Chuan left behind a vague promise instead of tangible payment.

I owe you one.

It was, in essence, an empty promise, but in the world of the strong, such promises carried great weight.

To them, treasures had a price, but a favor from a supreme being was priceless. Having the favor of such a figure could be more useful than any material wealth.

Ah, the world of the strong really worked in mysterious ways.

Qin Chuan admitted there was a bit of freeloading involved. But what could he do? He was short on resources and didn't have anything particularly valuable to give.

At his current level, even if he handed over the Imperial Ice Dragon Spear, it would appear too lowly.

Besides, the White Crane King wouldn't even care for it.

Since that was the case, it was better to wave his hand grandly and offer an empty promise. It solved the immediate problem while also raising his status.

"Father, where are we going now?"

High in the sky, Qin Zi asked.

"Hmm, with my current strength in the Nine Heavens, it's rare to find an opponent. It's time I fulfill the promise I made to your master."

Qin Chuan replied.

"You're going to help my master rebuild her body?!"

Qin Zi's eyes lit up with excitement, his face turning red with joy. He could barely contain his eagerness.

"Yes, but to craft the perfect body, we'll need a lot of rare materials. This time, we're setting out to find them."

Qin Chuan said calmly.

"Do you already have leads on where to find them?" Qin Zi asked.

Qin Chuan nodded and said,

"I got the exact locations of these rare materials from the White Crane King. Now we just need to go and collect them."

Saying this, he handed a small booklet to Qin Zi. When Qin Zi opened it, he was stunned.

"Nine-colored Taishui, containing boundless vitality with infinite regenerative powers, is in the hands of the Beast King Jinpeng."

"Water of Life, with resurrection powers, can harmonize the body and soul, held by the Yao Clan's Old Ancestor Xue Yao."

"Rootless Red Dragon, which can balance Yin and Yang and awaken the Red Dragon within women, is with Old Ancestor Banshan of the Yao Clan."

"Life Seed, containing the mysteries of life's essence, capable of restoring a woman's fertility, is with the Human Clan's Nine Nether Hall Master."

"Unseen Black Mushroom..."

Reading through the list of items, Qin Zi's breathing quickened. All these treasures belonged to someone!

Moreover, they were held by figures far beyond the Emperor Realm, true powerhouses at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.

"Father, are you planning to… rob all these peak experts?"

Qin Zi cautiously asked, feeling both excited and fearful.

After all, being too reckless might invite disaster. He had experienced this firsthand on numerous occasions.

"No."

Qin Chuan shook his head and replied calmly,

"Robbing them outright would be too crude and could provoke a united backlash. If we're not careful, even hidden old monsters might step in, and that wouldn't be worth the trouble."

"Then how are you going to do it?"

Qin Zi asked, puzzled.

"We'll gamble."

Qin Chuan stated matter-of-factly, "We'll challenge their young geniuses to a fair duel. If they can't defeat you, they'll hand over the treasures I want."

Qin Zi's face froze.

After all that…

It's me who's going to fight.

He shrank back slightly, nervously asking, "What happens if I lose?"

Qin Chuan glanced at him, his gaze stern, and said coldly, "With all the advantages you've been given, you're still thinking about losing?"

Qin Zi's body trembled!

For the first time, he realized just how terrifying his father's gaze could be. It carried a faint sense of disappointment, along with icy disdain.

He was right!!

How could he ask such a question? How could he be so spineless? So cowardly?

He was born with a divine body!

He had divine fortune!

He had the Primordial Mother Qi!

He had three Dao Bones!

He had the Heart of the Beast God!

He had an incredible bloodline from the Upper World!

All of these world-shaking gifts, bestowed upon a single person—wasn't he supposed to be unstoppable?!

And here he was, worrying about what would happen if he lost. He truly felt ashamed of himself.

He took a deep breath, feeling guilty, and said:

"Father, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so weak… Don't worry, I will defeat all the young geniuses!"

Qin Chuan nodded, placing his hand on his son's head, a smile gradually forming on his previously stern face.

"That's the spirit."

"To become a strong person, you need to have an indomitable and fearless heart. Besides, the reason I'm letting you fight is to give you a chance to contribute to your master's recovery. After all, she's taken good care of you over the years."

Qin Zi trembled once more.

It turned out his father had deeper intentions behind all this, which he had completely overlooked. His guilt deepened.

"This journey is also a trial for you. Those you'll face are true prodigies. And to make sure they take it seriously, you might even face opponents with higher cultivation than yours."

Qin Chuan said gravely.

"Yes!!"

Qin Zi's excitement only grew when he heard his opponents might be more powerful than him.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan smiled in satisfaction.

Why would he allow opponents with higher cultivation?

Because only those arrogant geniuses who looked down on Qin Zi, confidently declaring "You're no match for me, just give up," would provide the necessary tension.

Only these prideful geniuses, once they were defeated and humiliated, would generate precious Father's Help points!

In the end, the real reason behind this "Nine Heavens Tour of Gambling Duels" was to harvest a massive wave of Father's Help points!