"You can now be considered a second-grade Qi Cultivation martial artist."

"Don't rush to make a breakthrough at this stage."

"Cultivating one's inner energy is very important."

"A breath that can cover three zhang is not the end of this realm."

"At this level, you should cultivate as much true qi as possible and continuously expand your dantian."

"Some people's dantian is like a puddle, while others' dantian is like a vast ocean."

"The higher you climb, the greater the difference will be!"

"Old Yang, I understand. Don't worry, I won't rush to break through!"

"Okay, that's good!"

Yang Dong walked away slowly, his hands behind his back.

......

Grandpa, something's wrong with you!

"What could be wrong?"

Yang Dong drank the tea in the bowl in one gulp.

"You've drunk eight bowls of tea since you came in!"

"Xiaoqian, Grandpa thinks it's time for you to get married!"

Yang Dong calmly put down the bowl.

"I want to marry Brother Li!"

Yang Xiao smiled brightly as she looked at Yang Dong.

The old man must have been terrified.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.

"no!"

......

"More money! We absolutely need more money!"

Ten days later, Yang Dong became anxious.

Li Fan's speed in cultivating his Qi is getting faster and faster.

His food consumption is also increasing.

From the initial one pound of beef per meal, it has now increased to six pounds of beef per meal.

Three meals a day, the beef alone costs one tael of silver.

Not to mention other nourishing soups.

At this rate, 1,300 taels of silver will be spent in a year.

"Grandpa, don't tell me, go tell him yourself!"

"Fine, let's leave it at that!"

......

Two more days have passed.

Early that morning, Li Fan arrived at the shop.

"Elder Yang, my dantian is full!"

puff!

Yang Dong finally couldn't hold back.

He spat out a mouthful of tea.

"Xiaoqian, why is this tea cold? Heat it up a bit more!"

"Grandpa, I remember you only drank herbal tea!"

"Cough cough, I'll make you feel hot!"

Yang Dong, with his hands behind his back, followed Li Fan to the backyard.

"Although your speed isn't fast, it's not bad either."

"After nourishing the Qi, the next step is to cleanse the meridians and marrow, and expel impurities from the body."

"Now you can begin learning the methods of circulating qi!"

"I'll practice with you a few times!"

"It will hurt a lot at first, but bear with it!"

"Old Yang, I can really endure it!"

Upon hearing Li Fan's words, Yang Dong's lips curled into a slight smile.

Young man, don't speak too confidently.

Even someone as determined as me is in excruciating pain; it would be a miracle if you could endure it.

High talent does not equate to strong will.

......

Yang Dong's true energy was as sharp as a sword.

In comparison, Li Fan's own internal energy was like a pile of loose sand.

As his inner energy circulated through his meridians, Li Fan felt no pain whatsoever.

Shouldn't we just tolerate this?

No response?

After circulating his Qi for one cycle, Yang Dong looked at Li Fan with a strange expression.

It doesn't hurt or itch; it's as calm as a breeze.

This is different from how I was back then!

And what's wrong with this kid's body?

The meridians are incredibly stable.

The process of cleansing the meridians and marrow cannot remove impurities at all.

Does this mean he has already completed this step?

Have you ever taken any elixirs that cleanse the marrow and strengthen the body?

"I've never eaten it before!"

"Did the martial artist who taught you swordsmanship help you cleanse your meridians and marrow?"

"Um!"

Li Fan nodded.

Since Lao Chen isn't here, let's pin the blame on him!

At this point, he guessed what was going on.

Those transformations were like a cleansing of the marrow and bones.

Yang Dong took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

He was in excruciating pain back then, but he persevered for three months with sheer willpower to finish the job.

As a result, Li Fan didn't have to do anything and it was completed, which is unfair.

"You should familiarize yourself with the methods of circulating internal energy!"

"Once you've mastered it, I'll guide you on opening your meridians."

"OK!"

......

Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable!

Sensing the Qi for two hours.

The twelve-day period of Qi cultivation is complete.

If word gets out about this speed, it will probably alarm all the major sects.

No, we need to get this kid out of here quickly.

Otherwise, he will inevitably be caught up in the controversy sooner or later.

Once the immortal sect behind that immortal comes looking for him.

This is not a good thing for either him or Li Fan.

......

While Li Fan was cultivating in seclusion, the martial arts world of Guangnan County was not peaceful.

The battle between the Great Saber Sect and the Blood Sword Hall has reached a fever pitch.

The mines, casinos, shops, estates, and other businesses controlled by the two companies are all under attack from the other.

Today you steal my mines, tomorrow I'll smash your shops.

Today you vandalize my casino, tomorrow I'll destroy your farm.

The martial artists deployed from both sides are becoming increasingly powerful.

Besides these two giants.

Other forces are constantly clashing.

Within the city, martial artists die every day.

......

"Father, all the martial arts masters escorting the caravan to Da Niu Town have been killed!"

Bang!

Upon hearing this news, Hu Tieshan's face turned ashen.

In these twelve days, Tieshan Martial Arts School lost more than fifty martial arts instructors.

If this continues, the martial arts school might as well close down.

He also knew who was behind this.

Tiger Roar Martial Arts School has joined forces with more than ten martial arts schools in the city, aiming to monopolize the business in Guangnan County.

Tieshan Martial Arts School refused to join, and naturally faced suppression.

"Gather everyone and come with me to Tiger Roar Martial Arts School to demand an explanation!"

"Father, it should have been done long ago!"

He would have gone long ago if Hu Tieshan hadn't forbade it.

......

"Master Hu, what does this mean?"

"Zhang Hu, you should know exactly what I mean!"

"Master Hu, what do I know?"

Zhang Hu smiled.

He certainly knew what had happened.

But it's definitely impossible for him to admit it.

"Zhang Hu, do you dare say you weren't the one who caused the incident with the caravan in Da Niu Town?"

Hu Yidao drew his sword and stepped forward, his eyes wide with anger.

"Has something happened to the caravan in Da Niu Town?"

"My martial arts instructors from Tieshan Martial Arts School were killed and their goods were stolen. Do you dare to say you didn't do it?"

"Hu Yidao, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Robbing caravans and killing people are things that will cost you your head. My Tiger Roar Martial Arts School will never do such things!"

"You bastard, you've gone too far! Brothers, let's go!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

The martial arts instructors from Tieshan Martial Arts School rushed forward.

"Stop it, all of you!"

Hu Tieshan sensed something was wrong and tried to stop it.

But before he could finish speaking, nearly a hundred martial arts instructors rushed out of the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School.

The two martial arts schools already disliked each other, so they naturally didn't hold back when they started fighting.

"Hu Tieshan, you brought men to smash my martial arts school, today I'll fight you to the death!"

......

Two martial arts schools, a major battle.

Thirty people died and nearly a hundred were injured.

Tieshan Martial Arts School suffered a crushing defeat.

......

"Lord Yan, apart from the Lin family who haven't made a move yet, all the forces in the county are now fighting fiercely!"

"knew!"

Yan Mingshu put down the book in his hand and stretched.

Just get this fire going.

As long as the fighting continues, the enmity will only grow stronger.

Even trivial matters that could have been explained clearly can become inexplicable.

When these forces suffer heavy losses, that will be the time for him to step in.

However, before that, we still need to choose a leader for the Martial Arts Alliance.

Li Fan is actually the best candidate.

It has strength, a track record, and does not belong to any faction.

But he simply refused.

However, since he didn't leave the city, he still had a chance to try.

If all else fails, then we'll have no choice but to select Liu Nanjun.

Even if their strength is slightly lacking, it shouldn't be a big problem.