Tang Qin nodded slightly, but Han Lang and the others were completely bewildered.
It wasn't until Tang Qin informed everyone of the idle chat content from their journey that they all understood.
"Of course! Our young master is not only Miss Tang's serendipitous encounter, but also the serendipitous encounter for all of us. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't even have the chance to interact with cultivators!"
After hearing this, Ma Long also looked proud, but his boasting was met with Han Lang's glare.
Ma Long immediately understood and quickly covered his mouth.
Tang Geng was an outsider after all. Although they might be teammates from now on, it was better to hide many secrets if possible.
Tang Geng naturally understood Han Lang's meaning.
However, although he inherited the Tang family's tradition of being approachable, gentle, and kind, he was of noble birth after all, so he naturally had some arrogance.
Thus, he asked somewhat unconvincedly.
"May I ask, Brother Ma, with the help of the serendipitous master, what is your current strength?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed.
Asking such a question at a first meeting was somewhat inappropriate!
However, since the words had been spoken, how could Han Lang and the others show weakness?
Thus, Ma Long said with feigned humility, "I am untalented! I have been cultivating for over a few months, and I am currently only at the eighth level of Qi Refining!"
Han Kang answered without being asked, "Younger me and Brother Ma are the same. Our cultivation journey is still short, and I am currently only at the tenth level of Qi Refining!"
Tang Geng was stunned!
He was very clear about the strength comparison between cultivators and martial artists. If converted, Ma Long would be at the late stage of Inner Strength, and Han Kang would be at the martial artist level.
But,
They said they had only started cultivating a few months ago?
Even with his background, he probably hadn't even started after a few months?
This speed was too fast!
He looked at Han Lang in shock and asked incoherently, "Then, Master Serendipity, you..."
Han Lang replied politely and without arrogance, "Oh! I'm a month or two ahead of them. I'm now at the twelfth level of Qi Refining!"
Twelfth level?
Only one level away from Foundation Establishment!
After all, even though he had been cultivating since childhood, he was only at the middle stage of a martial artist now.
Compared to cultivators, he had just reached Foundation Establishment!
Tang Geng was completely stunned at this moment!
He numbly observed everyone.
He had originally intended to compete with the serendipitous master mentioned by Tang Qin, but he didn't expect that he, a young master who considered himself to have an extraordinary background, would be left far behind.
This made him extremely ashamed, and his face turned red to the roots of his neck with embarrassment!
"No wonder the family taught us to be low-key and humble since childhood! Indeed, there is always someone better than you in this world!"
Thinking this in his heart, he quickly cupped his fists and bowed slightly to Han Lang and the others, then apologized.
"I'm sorry, everyone! Tang Qin told me that the serendipitous master helped her advance from the middle stage of Inner Strength to a martial artist in a few months, so I was a bit surprised and also felt a bit competitive. I apologize for my rudeness, please forgive me!"
Saying this, he bowed deeply to Han Lang and the others.
Han Lang and the others did not expect Tang Geng to admit his competitive nature so openly.
Facing such an honest person, the three of them immediately felt a surge of goodwill towards Tang Geng.
Just as they were about to exchange pleasantries, Tang Qin said to Tang Geng with a feigned aggrieved expression, "Who told you I broke through to a martial artist in a few months? I'm so busy usually, how could I have so much time to cultivate! In fact, I've only just broken through two or three levels in seclusion these past few days!"
Tang Qin waited with a smug look for everyone's exclamations and praise.
As a result, all she received was Ma Long's questioning, "No way, Miss Tang! You were at the same level as me just a few days ago. We both went into seclusion for a few days, and you reached the martial artist level? You're two whole stages higher than me! I don't believe it. Let's spar!"
Tang Qin was somewhat annoyed upon hearing this.
She could clearly be showered with admiration and amazement at this moment, but Ma Long, who lacked emotional intelligence, actually questioned her at this time.
Unable to bear it, she immediately agreed, "Fine! If we're going to spar, we'll spar! If I don't beat you black and blue today, I won't be called Tang!"
Saying this, she prepared to get into a stance.
Tang Haoran rushed out to stop them, "Hey, hey, hey, are you two trying to die! You're already so carried away at the Qi Refining stage? Where is this place? It's Lingyue Villa! There's the Qiankun Killing Array!"
Han Lang also quickly stepped forward to explain, "Yes! We must always remember this! However, Brother Ma..."
Han Lang then explained to Ma Long, "Tang Qin has been cultivating since she was young, so her foundation is much better than yours. Therefore, her body is like a well-maintained canal; as long as there is water, it will naturally flow. However, in my estimation, Tang Qin's rapid progress should be nearing its end here. At most, she will reach the middle stage of a martial artist and then her cultivation speed will return to normal, right?"
Tang Qin nodded in agreement.
But Tang Geng was completely immersed in shock at this moment, and he couldn't help but interrupt everyone.
"Excuse me for interrupting, but what is this Qiankun Killing Array you just mentioned? Is it an array formation?"
Tang Haoran quickly explained, "Oh! Yes! I need to tell you about this. Brother Han has set up two array formations here! One is the Spirit Gathering Array, which you should have felt the difference in spiritual energy concentration upon entering. The other is the Qiankun Killing Array! The Qiankun Killing Array will deliver a fatal blow to cultivators below the Golden Core stage who use spiritual energy. So, you need to be careful in the future! After all, there are still many ordinary people living here!"
Tang Geng could fully understand Tang Haoran's intention of protecting ordinary people, but he never imagined that this place would hide two array formations.
And these two array formations were both set up by this young man who was about the same age as him.
This was incredible!
"So, Brother Han Lang is not only your serendipitous master, but also someone who dabbles in array formations, which are considered luxuries that only prominent families or sects in the cultivator world have a slight chance to learn?"
Han Lang nodded apologetically, "This, I only know a little bit!"
But Tang Geng's heart was in turmoil, and he couldn't help but speculate about Han Lang's identity.
Tang Haoran seemed to see through Tang Geng's thoughts and quickly reminded him, "Nephew, everyone's opportunities are different. If you constantly speculate for comparison, be careful not to destabilize your Dao heart!"
Tang Geng was awakened by a word.
"Yes, yes, Uncle Haoran is right! I have learned my lesson!" Saying this, he apologized again for his speculation about Han Lang.
Han Lang waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mind.
Ma Long suddenly asked at this moment, "Brother Tang Geng, may I ask what your current level is? Shouldn't we discuss how to deal with the psychic base now?"
As soon as Ma Long said this, everyone's eyes turned to Tang Geng.
He touched his nose somewhat embarrassed, then said awkwardly.
"Uh... that..."
"My current cultivation is at the middle stage of a martial artist. I have been practicing martial arts techniques in the past few months, so my cultivation has not increased much. However, I have seen the information that Tang Qin requested reinforcements from the Star City Special Investigation Bureau! Although D-class psychics are quite tricky, with my current abilities, I should still be able to kill them!"