Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'-Chapter 636 - 442: Body Masonry Technique (Seeking Monthly Votes) _3

Sun Tiecheng was very clear about the process of passing the three tests.

Li Banfeng never let people do things for him without compensation. Previously, when Sun Tiecheng taught him a Technique, it counted as a reward for passing a test, but this time, the price for teaching a Technique should be considered separately.

He bowed deeply and said, "Big Brother Sun, what is it that I can do for you? If one favor isn’t enough, feel free to ask for more."

Sun Tiecheng actually had something he wanted Li Banfeng to do. He looked at the people inside the Book Residence and asked, "Who among you wants to go out and broaden your horizons?"

Li Banfeng immediately understood. "Those who want to go out, follow me."

Tang Changfa kept his head down without speaking, and the young women also remained silent.

Sun Tiecheng glanced at Yan Cui’er, who bit her lip. She wanted to follow Li Qi. After thinking for a long time, she still did not speak up.

They all wanted to go out and see the world, but they were also afraid.

Sun Tiecheng sighed. "You unambitious lot, what will become of you then? Old Qi, when you fight with the Inner State, be vigilant at all times and never be careless. You must be extra careful."

"Thank you for the reminder, Big Brother. I will keep this kindness in mind and will not hesitate when it’s time to repay it."

Li Banfeng ran as fast as he could from the New Land back to Qi Qiu City.

Ma Wu had already prepared the medicinal materials. Li Banfeng sent them all into the Portable Residence for the Copper Lotus Flower to begin Alchemy.

In total, four days had passed. By now, Qiu Luoye should have become familiar with the territory of Wuqin Village.

Qiu Luoye was also confident. "Any place I’ve been to, I can remember."

Li Banfeng took Qiu Luoye for a walk. As soon as they left Junyang Avenue, something seemed off about Qiu Luoye.

"There’s an alley here," Qiu Luoye said. "If you go through it, there’s a river. Across the river, there’s a place that sells soy milk, and their soy milk is quite good."

Li Banfeng looked at the alley Qiu Luoye indicated. "Big Brother, did you take this alley to go across the river for the soy milk?"

Qiu Luoye nodded. "It’s this alley; there’s no mistake."

"Big Brother, this is a dead-end alley."

Could I have made a mistake? Is it the next alley over? Qiu Luoye scratched his scalp, sweat beading on his forehead.

It wasn’t that he wasn’t paying attention; he had been wandering around Wuqin Village for these past few days, but he truly couldn’t remember the paths. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Once they left the town, Qiu Luoye started getting disoriented.

Li Banfeng recalled some educational programs he had seen in the Outside Provinces. These programs mentioned that Big Elephants have excellent memories, especially for paths.

In this regard, Qiu Luoye was quite unlike Big Elephants.

Li Banfeng returned to the Portable Residence, where Red Lotus had already refined the Elixir for regenerating flesh and blood.

The first and second tests were ready, but the third test had become the most serious problem. Li Banfeng informed the Phonograph about Qiu Luoye’s condition, and the Phonograph stated definitively, "Beloved husband, in his current condition, it won’t help even if he passes the first two tests. He’s not familiar with his own territory, and the territory itself isn’t large. Even if he regains his cultivation level, he won’t be able to stabilize it. If his cultivation level is restored only to drop again, Qiu Luoye will surely die on the spot."

Should I let Qiu Luoye take another two days to familiarize himself?

Two days probably wouldn’t be enough; perhaps a month or so could make a difference.

Li Banfeng still remembered Sun Tiecheng’s advice. Sun Tiecheng seemed to understand the Inner State well. He had said there was no rush, and indeed, Qiu Luoye was fine for now. However, he had also warned not to delay too long, implying the Inner State was likely preparing to act.

With a knife to his throat, how much longer could he wait?

Li Banfeng pondered for a long time and then decided, "No more waiting. Let’s do it tonight."