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    He learned music, arts and even agriculture. Since he was being treated as the young master, he was spoiled and taught by the best people in the Village.


    Chao Shi noticed his unique thirst for knowledge so he decided that they should stay.


    His knowledge in herbs grew more but his level did not increase. He was more interested in learning than getting stronger. Chao Shi did not mind this and taught him various things.


    As months passed by, he decided to put his knowledge into use. He developed a way to help people grow herbs faster and better.


    The people respected him more with his innovations. Everyone started to consider him as one of the pillars of the Village.


    The market was also improved because of him. He sold several pills which attracted tourist and adventurers to enter the town. The Village became popular for its pills.


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    One day Ming Li respectfully came to Chao Shi. His eyes was full of respect and admiration. He said "Senior Chao we have been together for two years now. You have guided me countless times. Everything I know, I owe to you. I also never repaid my debt to you, instead you nurtured me to who I am today. You have given me priceless gifts but most importantly is that you treated me well. So well that I felt I am unworthy of your kindness."


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    Then Chao Shi replied as he reached for the wooden tablet. "This treaty has not been used for ages. I never expect I''ll see this from you. Showing me your resolve is enough. Also I have long since considered you as my disciple. You can stand now my disciple."


    Tears appeared in Ming Li''s eyes. It was the first time that someone accepted him. He has been treated roughly by most of the people for as long as he can remember. His parents died when he was still very young. He has been begging or stealing food since he was a little boy. He was also homeless and lived at the outskirt of the town where he was born.


    His tears continued to flow without him knowing. Then he kowtowed again "This kowtow is to show my gratitude for being accepted as your disciple. Master please continue to guide me"


    Chao Shi nodded then helped him up as he gently looked at Ming Li.


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    Another one wearing a mask spoke "Follow him."


    Then one figure carrying five swords disappeared. No one seems to notice his disappearance. The remaining four continued to discuss the matter regarding the poison, then a person with a huge scar from his forehead down to the side of his lips said "Let''s just turn this town upside down and interrogate everyone."


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    The man wearing a mask nodded with a sinister smile.


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    When the fifth sun sets, Ming Li was already tired and decided to go back to his mansion. The black robed man stood up and his eyes gleamed as he thought "At last this bastard finally finished doing useless things. He made me wait for a whole day. I''ll slaughter him if I get the chance."


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    Again he noticed Ming Li start studying magical items. He got pissed and said "This kid does nothing but study instead of train. I''ll just kill him now. He''s pissing me off"


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    His eyes gleamed as he retracted his senses and fled far away while grabbing a pearl. He then imprinted some information on it and crushed the pearl.


    As soon as the pearl was crushed, the four black robed man looked at his direction and rushed towards him.


    The black robed man with five swords stayed hidden at a distance. He made sure that Chao Shi would not notice him until all his comrades came. But suddenly he felt a weird chill behind him as an old man materialized!