After half a day of traveling, Raja Kint and Parsinos arrived at a town. With excitement, they entered and Parsinos stopped walking.
“Raja let’s split up and meet back together tomorrow morning at this exact spot.”
Raja Kint agreed and immediately went to buy some new clothes. The current clothes he has are the ones he’s had since arriving on this planet. It was a simple white outfit. Except now it more so resembled a white shirt that’s been dragged through the mud.
Finding a clothing store Raja Kint got himself an all-black outfit. Leaving the store, he arrived at a bathhouse and stayed there for a few hours. Soaking in the lavender scents and enjoying steamy, warm waters.
Once finished in the bathhouse his hair was still a bit wet. Giving it a soft, slippery feel reaching down to his sternum.
Raja Kint next arrived at a tavern and ordered himself meat and water. He kept his ears open during his entire stay and found out a few things.
The Kint Academy was hosting an entrance exam soon and all the young kids in the area were excited. This exam was for all kids under 13 years old who entered the inner ki realm.
When Raja Kint heard this he figured he would easily get into an academy with such low requirements. By the time he was thirteen, he was confident he would be beyond the outer ki realm.
A bit later in the day, some new people came in as Raja Kint was nearing the end of his meal. What he overheard showed the anger of the outer ki realm from the coliseum.
The cultivators had mentioned the new bounties that came in. And all of Raja Kint’s group was posted. Raja Kint decided that the next time he came around these parts he would get rid of those bounties and deal with the outer ki realm.
A small part of him felt he should demolish anyone associated with the outer ki realm. But he wouldn’t go the distance so he suppressed the thought.
He leaves the tavern and finds himself an inn. He wasn’t worried in the slightest over the bounties. The bounties stated the fighting ability of the group. Basically, anyone not at least an eighth inner ki would stay away from their bounties.
After finding an inn and renting the best room Raja Kint collapsed on his bed. At this point, it was already night time and the moon shined from high up. Raja Kint could only shake his head at getting caught. If his father knew he would definitely get a scolding.
At that thought, he shivered and laughed. He definitely had to get himself something good to say before seeing his father again. He definitely wouldn’t tell his father how he got caught.
His brother and sister also crossed his mind. They were nearing the three-month mark since they were teleported. Although they may be looking at different moons and skies. He believed that he would one day see them again and reunite the family.
At these thoughts, he took out some papers he bought earlier and began sketching arrays. Once he reached the outer ki realm he would be able to start battling with arrays. This was something he absolutely wanted to use. In remembrance of his mom teaching him arrays.
Without realizing it morning had arrived and Raja Kint glanced up from his papers. He put them into his ring and mumbled. “I gotta sell all these items from the tradesman. The only thing his stuff is worth is ki stones.”
Raja Kint stood up and left the inn to arrive at a trade shop. Here he sold all of the tradesman's goods. He didn’t care about getting the best price possible. He just wanted to get rid of the tradesman goods.
Once finished there he placed a new ring on his left pinky finger with his ki stones and a spear from the coliseum.
At the entrance of the town he saw Parsinos nearby and they met up prepared to leave.
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“Hey you two,” sounded a man’s voice from the town. Raja Kint and Parsinos looked over to see three people at the eighth inner ki. All three of them were men and Parsinos replied, “What do you want?”
The same man spoke, “We’d rather not shed blood over an easy bounty. How about just coming along with us? I'm sure if you can escape once then you’ll escape again.”
A chilling look came over Raja Kint’s face and he glanced at Parsinos. Parsinos also looked at Raja Kint and they both understood immediately. They would spill blood here as a deterrent to any others harboring thoughts.
A crowd slowly began gathering around as well. Fights between cultivators are some of the best entertainment to watch.
Raja Kint stepped forth and said, “I’ll take you all alone.”
The three men sneered as a different man said. “However we bring you in doesn’t matter. I can’t help but wonder where a seventh inner ki gets his confidence. Any background you have doesn’t matter to the three of us. We can easily disappear from this part of the world if need be.”
Raja Kint burst forth with a speed that astounded the crowd. Someone in the crowd even incredulously said, “How is that the speed of a seventh inner ki?”
The three men quickly got into fighting stances and battled Raja Kint. With just a burst of speed, their faces became solemn. Especially since one of them was already off his feet.
Raja Kint battled them fiercely, giving them no chance to pull out a weapon. Parsinos took a step forward and the three men felt their hearts drop.
Just the kid alone was causing them trouble as a group. Now with an eighth inner ki joining in this would put them on the back foot of this fight.
Just as they expected, Parsinos tipped the fight one-sidedly. After about five minutes Raja Kint and Parsinos were looting the bodies of the three men.
Raja Kint cheerfully said, “They offered us free weapons to use, how great is this.” As he grabbed himself a spear.
Parsinos jokingly replied, “Maybe we should lure in more bounty hunters. Their generosity makes my heart shine at man.”
The crowd wore strange expressions at the commentary from the two. A middle-aged man stepped out as he said. “Boy, you’re bound to become known across this world. Can you tell us your name so we may recognize you during your future exploits?”
The rest of the crowd shared his thoughts as well. They just watched Raja Kint not even at puberty. Suppress three men all a stage higher than him simultaneously. The only people they know who can suppress higher stages are people nurtured by powerhouses.
Once the two finished looting Raja Kint looked at the man and replied, “Raja Kint, and I’m not birthed from the Kint Sect you know but another one.”
At this news, the crowd was even more shocked. Nobody knew that there existed two Kint Sects. And judging from Raja Kint’s display this unknown Kint Sect should be even more powerful than the one they knew.
Raja Kint and Parsinos didn’t care for their thoughts as they walked off. Raja Kint couldn’t help but say, “The next time I’m out here those bounties will be taken down. And that outer ki cultivator will have to answer to me with his life.”
Parsinos looked at Raja Kint with furrowed brows. Raja Kint noticed and looked back at Parsinos but didn’t say anything.
“Be careful of your killing intent. If it becomes too strong I fear you may lose the core of yourself. Instead becoming unrecognizable even to your family and friends.” Expressed Parsinos with concern.
Raja Kint replied, “I’ll be fine, a bit of killing those who ask for it won’t change anything for me.”
“I’ve seen cultivators completely change because of the world of cultivation. Considering your talent I’m sure it becomes ever more important to remember why you cultivate. It’s only speculation but the higher you go the worse the atrocities are committed. Even if they’re unavoidable you must have something to anchor yourself to.”
Raja Kint looked at Parsinos in shock as he nodded his head. “Thanks for telling me, I’ll definitely not lose myself in the journey.”
“Maybe losing yourself in a few women wouldn’t be bad. Do you feel any primal urges yet or do you need some puberty?”
Raja Kint frowned as he said, “How can I be tempted by such primal urges? Even if beautiful young women flock to me I would only be doing as they requested.”
Parsinos peered over as he said, “As they requested is a good way of puttin' it. Make sure you fulfill all the requests to have a good heart.”
Raja Kint puffed out his chest, “Of course, I will fulfill a woman’s request. That is the mark of a gentleman no matter how strong.”
Parsinos slightly smiled as the two journeyed to the Kint Sect.