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Chapter 40: It's Over
The two quickly devoured the little rabbit, but they were still somewhat unsatisfied.
So Qian Jin suggested that they go to a nearby town first and buy some food.
When Xiaolongnu left the Ancient Tomb for the first time, everything she saw was new and exciting, especially when she arrived at the market, where all sorts of novelties dazzled her.
He followed Qian Jin around, asking him all sorts of questions.
Qian Jin first took Xiaolongnu to an inn for a hearty meal before starting to stock up on food for the future.
When passing by a jewelry stall, Qian Jin also bought Xiaolongnu a beautiful hairpin.
After putting it on Xiaolongnu, she was happy, but she didn't seem to like it that much.
Instead, they were quite interested in the novel snacks sold on the roadside.
They returned home laden with their loot as the sun set, heading back to the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.
Qian Jin sealed all the food he had brought back before he and Xiaolongnu returned to the secret chamber of the ancient tomb along the same route.
After a day of running around, both of them were exhausted.
Thinking of going to sleep, Little Dragon Girl suddenly said with some annoyance:
"Oh dear, we were only thinking about bringing back some food, we didn't even think about bringing back some wood to build you a wooden bed, so you won't have to sleep on the floor anymore."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin smiled and said:
"That secret passage leads from the foot of the mountain to the top, and it involves a long stretch of waterway. It's already quite an achievement that we were able to bring back so much food."
"Where would we find the extra strength to bring back so much wood?"
I just wanted you to sleep better.
"How about we go out again tomorrow? Even if we don't build you a wooden bed, we can at least buy some bedding so you can sleep on it."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin shook his head and said:
"You don't sleep with me, so what's the point of me sleeping upstairs alone?"
"If Young Master Qian continues to spout nonsense, I can sleep on the ropes tonight."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin looked at the proficiency panel in his mind and discovered that after Xiaolongnu explained it to him last night, his proficiency in the Sparrow Catching Skill had actually reached the second level.
Sparrow-catching skills (beginner level): 80%
It seems that Little Dragon Girl really told him the story many times last night.
Then he laughed and said:
"Since you're going to sleep on the ropes tonight, I'm going to do the same."
After saying that, he pulled a rope, then leaped up, using the sparrow-catching technique, and lay flat on the rope.
Upon seeing this, Xiaolongnu couldn't help but show a look of surprise, and said in disbelief:
"Young Master Qian, you're amazing! In just one night, you've mastered the Sparrow-Catching Skill and can even lie flat on the rope!"
Hearing Xiaolongnu's voice filled with undisguised admiration, Qian Jin's vanity was greatly satisfied.
The emotional value is off the charts.
Just as he was about to play a few more tunes, the rope beneath him suddenly swung, causing him to lose his balance and fall with a thud.
That's embarrassing.
Qian Jin closed his eyes, but instead of falling to the ground, he was caught by Xiaolongnu.
"Young Master Qian, be careful. Although you have mastered the Sparrow Catching Technique, you are not yet proficient enough."
Maintaining balance on a rope is no easy feat.
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin smiled awkwardly and said:
"Haha, I was careless just now, but it's okay. Watch me try again, and this time I definitely won't fall."
Seeing that he had gained 8% more skill level after just one fall, Qian Jin instantly gained confidence.
He's still not quite able to lie still, but if he falls down twice more, his sparrow-catching skills will be able to improve to the third level with a slight degree of success.
He refused to believe that he wouldn't be able to sleep on the ropes when the time came.
So he immediately leaped onto the rope again, but after Qian Jin lay down on the rope, a question suddenly came to his mind.
That means he fell down because he was careless.
But this time, we were prepared...
Should he fall down, or should he fall down?
The question lingered in Qian Jin's mind for only a moment before he made his decision.
Qian Jin turned around and then fell steadily to the ground.
After catching the money again, Xiaolongnu couldn't help but advise:
"Young Master Qian, if you want to sleep on a rope, you not only need to master the art of catching sparrows to a certain level, but you also need to have a peaceful state of mind."
Even if you keep trying, you'll still fall.
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin said:
"It's okay. You learn everything little by little. The more I fall, the more naturally I'll be able to sleep on it."
After Qian Jin finished speaking, he immediately jumped again and lay down on the rope.
Little Dragon Girl was somewhat bewildered by what Qian Jin said.
She had been practicing the Sparrow Catching Skill for so many years, and she had never known that this martial art could be practiced by falling off a rope.
You'll learn by falling down?
If it were really that simple, then this sparrow-catching skill wouldn't be the Ancient Tomb Sect's ultimate lightness skill.
boom!
The sound of Qian Jin falling to the ground instantly brought Xiaolongnu back to her senses. She rushed over and said:
"I'm sorry, Young Master Qian. I was distracted and forgot you were going to fall, so I didn't catch you in time."
Qian Jin grimaced as he got up from the ground, shook his head, and said:
"It's okay."
To improve, everyone stumbles and falls a few times; to sleep on the ropes, everyone has to fall off a few times.
Although Xiaolongnu saw that Qian Jin didn't seem to blame her, she was still a little embarrassed and said:
"Don't worry, Young Master Qian, I promise I won't be distracted again. If you fall from there again, I'll catch you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin's eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled and said:
"Okay, let's continue practicing."
After saying that, he jumped up again and lay down on the rope. Then, just like before, he moved his body slightly.
The rope swayed slightly, but Qian Jin remained lying on it, showing no sign of falling.
"..."
Qian Jin was stunned for a moment, then quickly checked the proficiency panel in his mind.
Sparrow-catching skills (some progress): 2%
Is this all settled?
Qian Jin moved his body a few more times, unwilling to give up, and felt his body sway slightly with the rope, as if his back was already stuck to the rope.
This isn't good!
He hadn't even had a chance to properly enjoy the benefits before he'd already mastered it!
Just as Qian Jin was considering whether to do a 180-degree spin, Xiaolongnu's voice suddenly came over.
"Young Master Qian, how did you manage to master the skill of sleeping on a rope so quickly!"
"That's great! From now on, we can all sleep on the ropes."
Before Qian Jin could speak, he saw Xiaolongnu reach out and pull a rope a short distance away, then lie down on it.
"..."
Oh no, the benefits are gone...