Who Am I : I'M The Prince Of Dragon Kingdom (Australia) Part - 1 (Teaser)
Chapter 6 - Brother Lift

After hours of searching, Ming Zhi and Yin Mei finally found their way out of the forest. They then found a small village located right next to the forest.

But after entering the village, they then saw that the settlement looked a little quiet.

And after asking one of the villagers, they later learned that the village was named Luan village. The village has very few inhabitants, so it looks very quiet.

And after searching it, they then found a small food stall at the end of the village. After looking at the food stall for a while, they finally entered it.

They intend to fill their stomachs, because indeed they have not eaten anything since morning.

“ Welcome ...! Do you want to order something young ....? “. Said an old grandmother who was the owner of the food stall.

“ But sorry in advance, this little shop of mine only has a few simple foods ...., “. Add the Grandma.

“ Mmm .., No granny problem ..! We will order it ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi.

They both looked for a seat.

After a while of waiting, their food finally arrived. They then ate the food crazily.

“ Oh yes .., Where are you from ....?? “. Then ask Grandma.

“ Umm ..., We are from Lotus Lake city ...? “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ City Lotus Lake ...? Isn't that the city that is on the other side of this Wo forest ....?? “. Said the Grandma who felt a little surprised and surprised.

“ Ehh .., Then, are we currently on the other side of the forest Wo ....? “. Ming Zhi replied asking.

“ Mmm ..., Of course ..., you have come so far, where are you going next .....?? “. Then ask Grandma.

“ Umm ...., We want to go to Fire River city ..., does grandma know, where is it going .....?? “. Ming Zhi replied asking.

“ Mmm ..., In the west of this village there is a river, you just follow the river, you will then find a road that leads westward ..., and that road that leads towards the City of Fire river .., “. Grandma explained.

“ But, you will later need to pass two more cities to be able to reach the city of River Fire ..., “. Added explained.

“ Mmm ..., Thank you very much Grandma, for the directions .....!! “. Ming Zhi.

" Mmm ..., Same Young Man .....! ". Reply to Grandma with a light smile.

A few minutes later, Ming Zhi and Yin Mei finally finished their meal. Ming Zhi then paid for their food, and he also did not forget to buy some of the kitchen spices that the grandmother had just in case.

He also gave more as a thank you for the directions given by the grandmother.

And after saying farewell, they finally left the stall, and then headed for the river located to the west of the village.

And when they got there, they then found the river that was meant by the grandmother. To the west of the river, there is also a large grassland.

They then passed the bridge to cross the river, and then walked north, down the path along the riverbank.

They then continued to walk endlessly down the very long river, until now hours had passed. After the sun started to set, they then stopped their journey, then started to make a bonfire near the river.

And after paying close attention to the river, Ming Zhi then saw a lot of fish swimming in it. He then told Yin Mei to shoot the fish one by one.

And after getting a lot of fish, they immediately cleaned the fish, then gave him the seasoning that Ming Zhi had bought from the old grandmother in Luan village. And after that, they immediately burned the fish in a bonfire.

After they ripen, they eat it. This time, the taste of grilled fish is not bland, so they then eat it very greedily.

“ Umm ..., Ming Zhi ..., may I ask you something ....?? “. Yin Mei asked Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., Of course ..., “. Ming Zhi replied.

“ Umm ..., Why during the academy selection test a few days ago, did you hide your strength ....?? “. Yin Mei asked Ming Zhi.

“ Ehhh .....!! You know that ....?? “. Reply Ming Zhi who instantly felt extremely shocked.

He even nearly choked on Yin Mei's question. She wondered in her heart, how Yin Mei could find out about her secret.

“ Mmm ..., Of course ..., When I saw you use your space ring, I just found out that you have already entered the foundation level of the Qi Gatherer ..., “. Yin Mei.

‘ Huhh ..., It turns out that ..., I thought he knew about the secret of my physical strength ..., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi sighed in relief.

“ Then, Why did you not take the energy test ....? Though if you follow him, you might just be made easier, and could become an Inner Disciple quickly in the academy later ..., “. Asked Yin Mei astonished.

“ Hahh .., you know ..., Sometimes, being low self-esteem is the best thing “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ I do not want if later I create problems, just because there are envious of this talent of mine ..., Because, it might only further prevent me from becoming stronger ..., And maybe it will also be very troublesome ..., “. Ming Zhi explained.

“ Hmm .., slightly reasonable reason ..., “. Reply Yin Mei.

“ Hehh .., Then ..., Now it's my turn to ask you ..., ”. Ming Zhi.

Yin Mei then simply nodded.

“ Hmm .., have you ever felt the same way as me ....? Like, when there's someone who envies your talent, who then instantly hates you ..., “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ...., I have a few cousins ...., But, they always stay away from me, because they also always feel jealous of my talent ...! Whereas all this time, I've been nice to them ..., “. Reply Yin Mei.

“ Hmm ..., Cousin yes .., In that case, do you have a sibling ...? “. Ask Ming Zhi again.

“ No ...! I don't have any siblings ...! Though from the first I always wanted to have it ..., “. Reply Yin Mei.

“ Hmm ..., Why So ....? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Because since long ago, I did want a brother who can understand me fully, open with each other, and sincerely love me in a state of joy and sorrow ..., And of course it's different from my cousins who always hate me all the time ..., “. Yin Mei explained.

“ Hehh .., It turns out so ..., “. Ming Zhi.

And only after a few minutes had passed did they finally finish eating. They sat quietly by the fire, without speaking a word.

“ Heii .., Ming Zhi ..., “. Yin Mei suddenly spoke.

Ming Zhi then simply turned his head towards Yin Mei.

“ Umm ..., do you want to be my sister ...?? “. Yin Mei asked Ming Zhi.

Hearing the strange request from Yin Mei, Ming Zhi then raised her eyebrows in surprise.

“ Hehh ...? Why are you suddenly asking for such a strange thing .....?? “. Ming Zhi replied asking.

“ Umm .., You know .., When you call me little girl ..., or even when you tease me ..., I don't know why it makes me feel comfortable ..., “. Yin Mei.

“ And that's when I felt like I had a sister ...., “. Added again.

“ Hehh .., Because I thought you were a scared little girl. Reply Ming Zhi smiled.

“ Hmm .., In that case, from now on I will call you Brother Ming ...., “. Yin Mei.

“ Heiii .., I haven't approved it yet ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi flat.

“ Mmm .., Brother Ming may also call me May-May or Xiao Mei ..., “. Added Yin Mei. (1)

“ Heiii .., I told you I haven't approved it “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ Alright .....! Then ..., Good night Brother Ming .....!! “. Say Yin Mei before breaking down, and then immediately go to sleep.

‘ Cihh ..., He won't listen to me ..., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi flat.

Ming Zhi felt extremely astonished by the change in attitude shown by Yin Mei.

On one hand, he felt that maybe in the future it would become very troublesome with the temperament of Yin Mei who was like a little girl. But on the other hand, for some reason she also felt at ease in her heart when Yin Mei thought of her as her brother.

‘ Hahh ..., I don't know ...! Hopefully in the future it will not become more troublesome ..., ‘. His mind sighed.

Ming Zhi then went to the side of the river, and after that sat leaning against the rock next to the river.

‘ Huhhh ..., Maybe it's time I used the Qi Collecting Pill ...., ‘. Ming Zhi Murmured.

Ming Zhi then examined his spatial ring, to take out the pill bottle that the academy elder presented to him.

And when he opened the bottle, a strong and slightly pungent medicinal scent immediately spread into the air. Of the ten pills contained in the bottle, Ming Zhi took one.

And after that, he then put the pill into his mouth, and then sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes. Suddenly, several beams of Qi energy from the realm also slowly began to gather towards Ming Zhi.

Unlike the process of absorbing the Qi from the Spirit Stone, the Qi Gatherer Pill only helped him to absorb the Qi from nature, and then speed up the process.

After a few minutes, Ming Zhi finally opened his eyes. He then stopped his absorption process, as the Efficacy of the Qi Gathering Pill had now been completely absorbed by him.

‘ Huhh ..., This one grain Qi Gatherer Pill turns out to only be able to help me fill half of my dantian ..., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi was slightly disappointed.

He had thought that maybe a grain of the pill could help him to raise one level of his Qi-collecting level. But it turned out that it was not in line with his expectations.

' Hahh ..., Maybe it's best, I didn't save it too much ..., ‘. Ming Zhi muttered while then taking out another pill.

He then also began to absorb the properties of the pill.

And after having finished absorbing the Qi from the realm with the help of the pill, Ming Zhi had finally managed to level up one level. He had now entered level 3 within the foundation level of the Qi Gatherer.

But then he was still not satisfied. He took out more pills, and then began to absorb them one by one.

He kept repeating the process. Until the moon was in its peak position, Ming Zhi had finally completed the process of absorbing his Qi.

And during the process of Qi absorption in that half night, Ming Zhi had now spent as much as 6 grains of Qi Gatherer pills at once. Now in his pill bottle, there were only 4 left.

And after absorbing the efficacy of those six pills, the current Ming Zhi had managed to reach level 4 of the Qi Gatherer foundation level.

‘ Huhh ..., Even though I have spent that many pills, but I can only go up two levels ....., ‘. Ming Zhi said in a heart that felt slightly disappointed.

Since it was indeed in each rise of his level, the amount of Qi he had to accumulate was double that of before.

‘ Hahh .., I'd better not complain too much and rush ...., it might be very difficult to level up ..., ‘. Ming Zhi sighed.

He then only kept the remaining 4 pills. He had no intention of using it, as he expected the pill would probably only help him fill half of his dantian.

He intended to keep the pill for Yin Mei.

‘ Ohh yes ..., Didn't I still keep the Space Ring that I took from the dead man of that time ...., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi who suddenly recalled the other space rings she had stored up.

' I don't know what's in it ......? '. He asked in his heart.

Ming Zhi then took the ring from his pocket, and after watching it for a while, he immediately dripped his blood on the ring.

And after his blood was absorbed, he immediately drained his Qi to check into the ring.

And while inspecting it, Ming Zhi was instantly a little stunned. Because in it he saw tens of thousands more pieces of gold and hundreds of thousands of pieces of silver scattered in the ring. He also became very happy.

Because all his life, Ming Zhi had never once seen such a huge pile of gold. He then thought that, it might be a treasure that had been collected by the man who tried to kill him yesterday, for many years being an assassin.

And after checking into the ring further, Ming Zhi then found the item she was looking for, which were some bottles of Qi Gatherer pills. After being counted by Ming Zhi, the pill bottles numbered ten pieces, and from each bottle contained ten grains of Qi Gatherer pills. So if in total, he had now obtained as many as a hundred grains of Qi Gathering pills. The number that might be able to raise its level by several levels.

He then plans to use the pills for the next few days.

‘ This ..., High level iron skill book ....!! ‘. Ming Zhi exclaimed inwardly, who was feeling very pleased.

The book has the title "Shadow Ban" on its cover. And was a high-tier iron skill, which was only slightly inferior to a low-tier bronze skill.

And after reading the book for a while, Ming Zhi then learned that the skill contained within it was a movement-type skill.

Ming Zhi then also recalled, if the man who was about to kill him yesterday also practiced the skill. So that the movement then becomes very fast.

Ming Zhi became even more excited to begin learning the skill. He then read each sheet by sheet of the book very carefully.

After a while, he finally finished reading the skill book.

‘ Hmm ...., This skill focuses the flow of Qi on the legs ..., and then jumps it up very quickly ....., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi thought.

‘ Hehh .., Alright ..., I'll try directly .....!! ‘. Add it in your heart while being excited.

Ming Zhi then tried to practice the skill on the vast prairie that was next to the road. He then instantly closed his eyes to focus his entire senses, while then starting to channel Qi into his legs.

And after that, he suddenly opened his eyes, and then quickly jumped Qi through his legs. Because it was supported by his high physical strength, Ming Zhi's movements then became very fast. It might even be too fast, as the current Ming Zhi was starting to have great difficulty controlling it.

He then tried to stop the movement with all his strength, until finally, the effort was fruitful. He stopped in the middle of the vast grassland.

And when he saw that he was now unable to see the riverbank where Yin Mei was, Ming Zhi then realized, if he had traveled a very long distance in just a few moments.

‘ Hehh ..., Looks like I overdone ..., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi while scratching his head.

Indeed, from the beginning, Ming Zhi did not think about the strength he would unleash when he would dart forward. He had immediately unleashed his full strength, because he had indeed not expected that his movements would turn out to be that fast.

‘ Hmm .., I am still not familiar with the speed of movement earlier ..., Maybe I should get used to it from a low speed first ..., ‘. Inner Ming Zhi.

Ming Zhi was then intending to practice his skills again. But this time he adjusted first the Qi vaulting power from his legs, and also set the power from his jump.

After everything was ready, he immediately jumped lightly forward. This time the movement was slower than the previous one, but it was still quite fast as well. Each step of his foot was far away.

And after a few minutes of practicing it, he was getting used to it. He then tried to increase his Qi and leg strength, and in harmony with that, his movement speed and distance of his footsteps also increased. And once again, he began to get used to that speed.

He then continuously added his Qi, having gotten used to the speed of his previous movements. Over time, he became accustomed to his speed when he first practiced.

He became very fast and continued to grow faster, so that, even his movements now look like they disappeared in the dark of the night.

And finally after several hours of practicing the skill, Ming Zhi stopped him.

‘ Huhh .., This skill is really great ....! ‘. Ming Zhi said happily inwardly.

‘ I'm really lucky ..., This skill completes my weakness against speed-type enemies, as well as long-range attacks ..., ‘. Inner again.

Thanks to the skill, Ming Zhi this time felt very confident if he had to fight a powerful enemy later. Even his speed when training earlier, might have far exceeded the man he had fought yesterday.

“ Huhh ..., I can't imagine what his speed would be like, if already learning this skill at its full potential. Ming Zhi muttered curiously. Because, he had indeed not learned those skills completely.

And after that, he then tidied up his clothes, then returned again to the riverbank where Yin Mei was. Thanks to his shadow snake skills, in just a few moments he had reached the edge of the river.

Ming Zhi then saw, if the current Yin Mei was still soundly asleep. He then leaned back against the rock on the riverbank, sitting cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

A short while after that, he then took out the 8 grains of Qi Gatherer Pill in his spatial ring, intending to re-level it one level by using the pill.

At first Ming Zhi did seem hesitant, because he thought that something excessive was not good. But driven by his desire to get stronger quickly, he finally put the pill into his mouth, and began to absorb its properties one by one.

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The night had finally become morning. On the edge of a river flowing northward, Ming Zhi finally opened his eyes.

He had currently completed the Qi absorption process with the help of the Qi Gatherer Pill, so he had now re-raised one level to level 5 from the Qi Gatherer foundation level.

And then immediately stand up to do a light stretch.

“ Huhh ..., After a whole night of not sleeping, somehow now I do not feel tired in the slightest ..., it turned out to enter the foundation level of the Qi Gatherer, it is, can bring more benefits than I thought ..., “. Mumbled.

‘ Alright ...! It's time I do my daily routine ..., ‘. Add it again in the heart.

Ming Zhi then did a light warm-up, and after that he then took out a large stone that he stored in his ring. He then immediately ran down the path along the riverbank, while carrying the large stone on his back.

And after feeling that the distance was far enough, he then returned again to where Yin Mei was. After arriving, he then looked at Yin Mei who had just woken up.

“ Umm ..., Brother Ming ...., Why do you always go quietly in the morning ....?? “. Yin Mei asked as she rubbed her eyes.

But after confirming his gaze, he somehow felt astonished when he saw Ming Zhi who was currently carrying a giant stone on his back.

“ Ehh ...? Why did Brother Ming bring the boulder ...?? “. Yin Mei asked as she looked towards the giant rock.

“ Hehh ..., Of course to train my physical body ...., “. Reply Ming Zhi as he placed the giant stone on the ground, and then put it back into his spatial ring.

“ Hmm ..., Hasn't Brother Ming currently entered the Qi Gatherer level ...?, but why is it still training physical strength ....?? “. Asked Yin Mei astonished.

“ Hehh ..., Isn't there no prohibition to train physical strength after entering the level of Qi gatherer .....? So, there's no harm isn't it ....?? “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ Hmm ..., True also ...! “. Yin Mei.

Ming Zhi then felt astonished, why would most cultivators always put more emphasis on gathering energy in his body, than physical strength. In fact, by training physical strength can also bring more benefits for the development of energy in the future.

“ Oh Yes .., “. Said Ming Zhi remembering something, who then opened his spatial ring.

He then took out a pill bottle, which was then directly handed over to Yin Mei.

“ Brother Ming ...., what is this ....?? “. Asked Yin Mei curiously.

“ Just open ....! “. Ming Zhi reply was brief.

Yin Mei opened the pill bottle. And at that instant, a slightly strong and pungent medicinal fragrance came out from within the pill bottle.

“ Ehh ..., Isn't this the pill that the Academy Elder presented ...? Why did Brother Ming give it to me ....? “. Yin Mei asked Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., That's true ....! “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ But I also still have some other pills ..., so I gave that one to you ...! “. Add it while exposing some of the other bottles to Yin Mei.

“ Ehh ..., Where did Brother Ming get all these pills ....?? “. Asked Yin Mei who instantly felt shocked after seeing him.

“ Huhh ...., do you remember the headless man's corpse yesterday ....? “. Ming Zhi replied asking.

“ Mmm ..., Of course I still remember it ....! “. Reply Yin Mei nodded.

“ Hmm ..., I got all the pills earlier, from the man's room ring ..., “. Ming Zhi.

“ Turns out so ..., “. Reply Yin Mei.

“ Alright ...! Then this pill I will use now ....! So that I can enter the Qi gathering level quickly ....!! “. Then said Yin Mei excitedly.

“ Hehh ..., Don't be too hasty ....! “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ You better need to enter, at least level 8 of the level of physical development first ....! “. Added warning.

“ Haahh ..., Why should it be like that ....?? “. Yin Mei asked a little annoyed.

“ Hehh ..., That's because, the higher your level of physical development, the purer the Qi you can produce later ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ After all, it is also likely that your current physical body is still not strong enough to be able to hold Qi ...., “. Added.

“ Hmm ...., to reach level 6 of physical development level only, I need to practice for 4 years, I have to train again for another year to be able to enter the Qi collecting level ...? “. Say Yin Mei while pouting.

“ Hehh ..., Of course it won't be too long, if you train hard ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi.

But, Yin Mei then simply fell silent while continuing to show off her pouting expression.

“ Heiii ..., Where was your spirit yesterday ..., Didn't you promise to help me ....? “. Said Ming Zhi astonished over Yin Mei's attitude.

“ Hmm ..., Alright ..., “. Said the slightly uninspired Yin Mei.

“ But, Brother Ming must promise me one thing ..., From now on, brother Ming must call me Mei-May or Xiao Mei .., “. Yin Mei said conditionally.

“ Hahh .., Alright ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi sighed.

But for some reason, Yin Mei then still showed off a pouting expression.

“ Umm ..., What's up ....? “. Ming Zhi asked who was then astonished.

Yin Mei simply fell silent not replying, while still maintaining her expression from earlier. Ming Zhi then realized something.

“ Hehh ..., Alright ..., small May ..., “. Said Ming Zhi adding to his call, while then rubbing Yin Mei's head.

Yin Mei then started to change her expression. He felt happy in his heart, as Ming Zhi rubbed his head.

“ Alright ..., We better get ready now .....! We must continue our journey as soon as possible ....! “. Then said Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., “. Reply Yin Mei nodded.

Then they get ready to continue their journey. And after everything is ready, they then immediately set off down the path that leads to the north.

“ Hehh ..., Alright ..., Now I will start my first practice ...!! “. Then said Yin Mei excitedly.

“ Then, See you brother Ming ...! I'll wait for you up ahead ...!! “. He said again, while then immediately running quickly.

And seeing that, Ming Zhi then just stared at him in surprise.

‘ Hmm ..., She's overzealous ..., “. Ming Zhi said inwardly.

Despite having been together with Yin Mei for a day and a half, Ming Zhi still felt astonished by Yin Mei's ever-changing temperament.

‘ Hehh ..., But, want to pit speed against me huh ....?? ‘. Then he added again with a grin.

Ming Zhi then began to flow Qi at his feet, intending to use his snake shadow movement skill.

And after that, he immediately jumped up his Qi and darted quickly, taking a detour towards the meadow so as not to be known by Yin Mei.

And just after a dozen minutes of running, Ming Zhi had arrived at a wide crossroads that led west.

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STORY’S NOTATIONS :

(1) Xiao ( ⁇ ): Small.

Xiao Mei: Little May . Call for someone younger.