Immediate promotion

"Come, come, Sima Shuo, come over here and let me have a good look at you." Qin Yuan waved at Sima Shuo.

Sima Shuo looked at Qin Ming with confusion.

Qin Ming smiled and introduced, "This is my father."

"Greetings, Master's Father." Sima Shuo quickly bowed and walked up to Qin Yuan.

"Good child." Qin Yuan laughed heartily upon hearing this, patted Sima Shuo's head, and said, "Since Qin Ming asked you to come to the Secret Realm, just stay inside. If you need anything, feel free to tell me."

"Thank you, Master's Father."

"Haha…" Qin Yuan instructed the servants, "Clear out a room and clean it thoroughly. From now on, it will be Sima Shuo's private room."

"Yes." The servants bowed in acknowledgment, but their eyes changed as they looked at Sima Shuo. Every room in this Secret Realm was extremely precious, and many Qin Family Disciples had to share one. Yet this unremarkable young man could have a room to himself—it was truly enviable.

"Thank you so much, Master's Father." Sima Shuo quickly expressed his gratitude.

Qin Ming smiled and said, "Sima Shuo, come with me."

He hadn't taught Sima Shuo in a long time, so he wanted to take this opportunity to answer any questions he might have had recently.

"Yes." Sima Shuo immediately followed Qin Ming away.

"Qin Ming has really taken on a fine Disciple. I like this child just by looking at him." An elderly Elder stroked his beard and said to Qin Yuan, watching Qin Ming and Sima Shuo leave.

Qin Yuan smiled and nodded: "Our Qin Family's foundation is growing stronger. We will surely soar to great heights. This is truly a blessing for the Family."

"A blessing for the Family, a blessing for the Family." Several Elders were all beaming with joy.

…

The next day, Qin Ming left the Secret Realm and arrived at an open space nearby.

"Colorful, you've taken the Medicinal Pill. Shouldn't you be advancing to Martial Emperor now?"

Sensing Qin Ming's Life Qi, the Ban Lan Rat in his sleeve poked out its little head and said softly, "Alright, I'll advance now."

"Other Demonic Beasts would fight tooth and nail to advance to Martial Emperor, but here I am having to beg you to advance." Qin Ming patted the Colorful Rat's little head.

The Colorful Rat pouted: "I think it's fine as it is."

"A Martial Emperor can fly through the air and gains a massive increase in lifespan. Don't you want any of that?" Qin Ming said helplessly.

"What's so good about flying? I'm perfectly comfortable in your sleeve. The wind outside is so strong. Lifespan? I think I already have a long lifespan—at least much longer than you humans. I don't need more." The Colorful Rat raised its little head, thought for a moment, and replied.

Qin Ming was so angry steam was practically coming out of his ears. This was the first time he had heard such shameless words.

No wonder in his past life he had never heard of anyone taming a Ban Lan Rat. This mindset was just too bizarre.

The Colorful Rat counted on its little paws: "Besides, advancing to Martial Emperor means getting struck by lightning. Isn't Martial King good enough? I don't have to worry about food or drink."

"Look at your lack of ambition. Today you must advance to Martial Emperor—no discussion." Qin Ming smacked the Colorful Rat on the head, utterly speechless at its concerns.

"Fine, but let me eat and drink my fill first. Otherwise, I won't have the strength to advance." The Colorful Rat shrank its head and said cautiously.

"No." Qin Ming refused. "You just took the Medicinal Pill, so you're not hungry now."

"How about tomorrow? I think the weather isn't great today." The Colorful Rat looked up at the sky, which was cloudless.

"You must advance immediately." Qin Ming said loudly.

Colorful Rat: "I need to pee."

"…"