Chapter 137 The Transformation of Qi Lake, Shoulders Adorned with Rainbow Clouds
A black coffin containing the right hand, right leg, and right eye lay across the entrance to the "Leopard Blade Sect," blocking the gate.
The lady rode away in her carriage.
At first sight, she was breathtakingly beautiful, captivating all who beheld her. Upon leaving, however, they were overcome with fear, realizing that such beauty was not something an ordinary person could possess.
Yang Tong narrowly escaped death. He was some distance away and still had his eyesight. Seeing the mess all around, he was filled with mixed emotions.
The once-powerful Leopard Blade Sect was thus shattered in the hands of a woman.
The lady's fragrance lingered in the courtyard.
However, upon smelling it, he trembled all over, feeling lost and helpless, as if he were in a nightmare, as if the lady were still beside him. Suddenly, he heard a cry of pain, and Yang Tong regained his senses, quickly picking up his master.
"Master, what should we do now?" Yang Tong asked in a panic.
"Bring me my golden tortoise first," Xu Liefeng said with difficulty.
He conserved blood and closed orifices, stopping the flow of qi and blood. However, his blood vessels were eroded all over his body, a fatal injury that would lead to his death soon if left untreated.
"Okay, okay."
Yang Tong ran into the backyard. Reaching the residence where his master had long resided, he saw a golden hue among the rocks. He reached out and grabbed it, and a golden tortoise appeared in his hand.
Walk back to the front yard.
Xu Liefeng snatched the golden tortoise, snapped it open with his fingers, and tore off the front of the tortoise, causing pale green blood to drip down.
He drank it. Life returned to his body, and his complexion improved significantly. This turtle was a rare species; its blood could sustain life and prolong the recovery. Although the ruptured and eroded blood vessels were a fatal injury, it was still somewhat better than a severed head or a ruptured heart.
Within half an hour, your life will be safe.
But that's not enough...
To truly survive, one needs a "red fungus ginseng." This ginseng is poisonous; once it enters the human body, it devours the blood and replaces the blood vessels throughout the body.
Transform people into "ginseng people".
However, this was just the right time to solve the immediate crisis, using "red fungus ginseng" to replace blood vessels and truly save lives.
Xu Liefeng had been a powerful figure in the martial arts world for a long time. He possessed many rare treasures and artifacts, including the "Red Fungus Ginseng." He immediately ingested it, and the medicinal effects were fully utilized. The "ginseng fungus," like ants, emerged from his abdomen, crawled to various blood vessels, and devoured and multiplied them.
Because Xu Liefeng's blood vessels were already eroded, the "ginseng fungus" spread extremely quickly, soon covering his entire body and replacing his blood vessels.
Xu Liefeng breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then felt a wave of sorrow. From this day forward, his crippled body would be unable to make any further progress. Moreover... he would need to drink blood to survive, providing nourishment for the "Red Fungus Ginseng" within his body.
Without the surging flow of blood and qi, even if the qi lake is spacious, its circulation and application will result in greater losses. It's like a carriage traveling on a wide, straight road.
It is fast and the "goods" are large.
Now it's a secluded path, difficult even to find a place to stand. The difficulty of transporting goods is secondary; the greater fear is getting lost along the way. The ginseng fungus replaces blood vessels, but its distribution is not like that of blood vessels.
"You...you bastard!"
Xu Liefeng opened his mouth to curse, but dared not utter the word "bitch." He immediately changed the word "bitch" to "son" before even finishing the sentence, intending to curse Li Xian.
"Master, what do we do now?" Yang Tong asked in a panic. "Should we run away?!"
Xu Liefeng said in horror, "Being targeted by Madam Zhejian is not something you can just escape from. If she wants to hunt you down, she can find you no matter where you are in the world."
"At that time... even dying will be difficult!"
"That woman, how... how could she be so ruthless? She attacked us so cruelly without any reason!" Yang Tong said angrily. "It must be Li Xian who's behind this. I wondered why he was so arrogant. It turns out he's allied with this behemoth!"
Xu Liefeng shook his head sadly. If it weren't for the friendship with his ancestors, given Madam's temperament, not only would his own fate be tragic, but the disciples in this are also likely to suffer the same fate.
He was simply overestimating his abilities and brought trouble upon himself.
"Master, do you really intend to fight that Immortal Li?" Yang Tong asked.
Xu Liefeng nodded and said, "If I want to live, I have no choice but to follow Madam's wishes. Hmph, it seems that Madam is not so kind to that Li Xian. Even though I am crippled, I am not someone that anyone can bully."
"That brat's death day is in a month! Perhaps the madam will spare my life because of the promise she made."
Little did he know that his wife was by no means one to keep her promises.
If I could kill him without breaking my promise, I would naturally arrange it as a matter of course.
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The coffin remained with the Leopard Blade Sect.
The white horse and black carriage drove towards the village, and soon left the city.
"Li Xian, come in." The lady's voice came from inside the carriage.
Li Xian lifted the carriage curtain.
The carriage was very spacious, with a tea table, bookshelves, and other amenities. Incense burned in a round jade incense burner, creating an elegant and refreshing atmosphere.
It is more than enough to provide for long-term residence.
"Madam, what brings you here?" Li Xian asked.
"I'm just testing you to see if your skills have improved and if you've taken my words to heart." Madam Wen opened the carriage curtain, revealing the beautiful scenery of the mountain road.
"My white steed knows the way back to the manor. You may serve me here."
"Yes." Li Xian leaned closer and took a small stool to sit down. Madam Wen placed her legs on his knees; this was no ordinary contact between a man and a woman. But Madam Wen didn't seem to mind. Perhaps it was because of the "Yin Yang Immortal Couple Sword," or perhaps there were other reasons.
His gaze was fixed on the window, exuding a sense of languid leisure.
[Skill: Nine Forms of Soaring Clouds]
[Proficiency: 25/500 Beginner]
[Description: Massage techniques to regulate Qi and blood, and relax muscles and bones.]
Fang has only been learning for a short time and has not yet mastered the basics. This technique, which sorts out the meridians and smooths the muscles and bones, evolved from a lower-level martial art called "Dislocating Tendons and Bones Hand".
It has no lethal power.
Li Xian felt a slippery sensation and dared not look around, staring blankly at the incense burner. His hands, however, remained unaffected.
"The matter with the Leopard Blade Sect just now was even more formidable than I had anticipated, Madam. I have seen Xu Liefeng before; he is quite powerful, but when he faced Madam, he knelt down and kowtowed directly. Even in death, he showed no intention of fighting back."
"The lady is becoming increasingly adept at manipulating me, and her behavior is more intimate than before. I took advantage of her influence to cleanse my body and reveal the magic in my palm, and I learned some decent martial arts. But in the long run, it will be even harder for me to break free."
Li Xian's mind was racing.
There is no such thing as having it all in this world.
The lady is ruthless; one must be extremely cautious!
Madam Wen glanced at Li Xian, a smile playing on her lips, then looked out the window and said casually, "You've made some progress, but do you know that you've crossed a line?"
He touched Li Xian's chest with his toes.
Li Xian was taken aback. Madam Wen chuckled and said, "No man has ever been able to touch my feet."
Li Xian readily agreed, "Then I'll leave it all to Madam."
"I will spare you for now," Madam Wen said. "If you harbor any disloyal thoughts, I guarantee that you will suffer a thousand times, ten thousand times more miserably than Xu Liefeng."
"But if you obey me, I will ensure your success in your martial arts journey."
The toes were already pressed against Li Xian's throat, and then slowly lifted up.
Li Xian was about to speak. Madam Wen lightly touched the ground with her toes, lowered her voice, and said, "You don't need to speak, just remember what I'm saying."
Li Xian nodded.
The carriage moved on, already far from the city.
After the matter had just passed, Li Xian asked, "Madam, do you have any prior agreement with that senior Xu Liefeng?"
"It's not a big deal," Madam Wen said. "Xu Liefeng is from the Xu family of Leopard Mountain. He has an elder who has been kind to me."
“I can’t bring myself to kill his descendants. Pang Long suffered setbacks at his hands, and businesses in the county lost money because of him, but I just pretended not to see it.”
“But since he is oblivious to his own mortality, I will naturally stop indulging him.”
“You will kill him in a month.”
Madam Wen gazed out the window, her eyes distant. To be honest, she hadn't been involved in the martial world for quite some time, and was unaware of all these changes.
"The Dragon Banquet is a grand affair, and we need to make more preparations," Madam Wen thought to herself.
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The carriage returned to the village.
Li Xian alighted from the carriage, escorted his wife back to the mansion, and returned to his quarters.
Pull open the clothes at the chest.
A faint red circle remained for a long time, the hidden inner energy penetrating deep into the flesh and blood, only a hair's breadth away from the heart.
The lady only needed to exert a fraction of her strength, and Li Xian's heart meridian would have been severely damaged, making his life difficult.
"Such exquisite use of internal energy! Her internal energy is almost touching my heart meridian. Taking a life is as easy as taking something out of a bag."
Li Xian exhaled deeply, maintaining his composure.
Dissolve that internal energy.
"Strength! Strength! Strength!"
The sun was blazing hot today, and Li Xian's heart was also burning with excitement.
With everything else done, the only thing left is to practice martial arts!
Refine your martial arts skills and accumulate internal energy.
[Proficiency +1]
[Proficiency +1]
Li Xian reviewed his previous knowledge and practiced all the techniques, including the Four Directions Fist, the Gentle Breeze Leg, and the Azure Palm. He then turned to mastering the Cloud Soaring Hand and the Sunset Bloodfall Sword.
[The Sword of Setting Sun and Fading Blood]
[Proficiency: 4945/6000 Minor Mastery]
His swordsmanship became increasingly refined, and his yang energy accumulated within his body, gradually causing a burning sensation.
Superior swordsmanship is indeed formidable.
Various strange phenomena occurred when Li Xian danced with his sword. When he used "Three Yangs Bring Prosperity," it was as if the sun was shining, and the sword light was exceptionally dazzling.
It's a pity...
The more Li Xian practiced, the more he realized that this sword technique was extremely powerful, yet also extremely flawed. It required the combined use of two swords to unleash its true power.
Even when used alone, it is still exquisite.
However, it certainly doesn't reach the level of "superior swordsmanship," and is even incomplete in its execution. Every time I practice it, I feel a sense of dissatisfaction.
He studied diligently until midnight.
"I now possess a ten-zhang (approximately 33 meters) Qi Lake. I will continue cultivating and accumulating more Qi Lake! The larger the Qi Lake, the stronger I will become!"
Li Xian looked at himself with a sense of accomplishment as he watched the Qi Lake he had gradually accumulated through his daily practice.
"Another day... I'll go find Madam and ask for a chance to enter the Leisure Martial Pavilion, and then choose a low-grade martial arts manual!"
"The lady said that the Qi Lake is of paramount importance. When the Qi Lake accumulates to fifteen zhang (approximately 33 meters), it will trigger a qualitative change!"
"But many martial artists who consume essence may not have such a foundation."
"If I learn a few more martial arts techniques, I'll be good to go soon."
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Practice in this way with a calm mind.
Soon after, Zhuang Zhong started cooking again, this time with a significantly larger amount of lean meat added.
Simmer for two days.
The fine food was ready, but the lady did not take back the treasure box, as it was originally intended as a reward for Li Xian.
"The best effect is achieved when the lean meat is taken out of the cauldron. After it is placed in the [Heavenly Storage Box], the effect is slightly less. You should consume this fine food and put it in the box. Take one gram every two days."
“You have now manifested, and it will not be long before you have the next characteristic.”
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With a wave of her hand, the lady handed two portions of the precious meat to Li Xian. Both were the size of a palm, several times larger than before.
After whispering her instructions, she went with Qiuyue to the Tranquil Pagoda to cultivate.
Having consumed the [essence treasure], Li Xian no longer needed to undergo a fetal cleansing, and thus did his utmost to preserve the "essence of heaven and earth." He simultaneously utilized the circulation of Qi throughout the body and the methods of consolidating blood and closing orifices.
First drink the broth, then eat the meat.
The cool, refreshing sensation spread throughout the body, leaving a lingering, indescribable feeling.
He left behind "ten strands" in one breath.
The magic device in the palm, the rainbow on the shoulder, the thunderous sound in the chest, the life force on the head... these are all external manifestations. In reality, the only true mark of a "spirit-consuming" martial artist is [digestion].
Martial artists, through enduring hardship and perseverance, cultivated against the heavens. Finally, they earned the right to absorb the essence of heaven and earth.
The first step to a complete transformation.
One who consumes a hundred things and transforms them into one is the first to enter the realm of food essence.
The essence of heaven and earth can transform a person, and digesting the essence of heaven and earth can make a martial artist's body align with heaven and earth, manifesting many wonders. The increase in strength and vitality is always just a side effect.
Importantly, it can also increase one's lifespan!
Li Xian sat cross-legged in the courtyard.
A faint, colorful halo emanated from his shoulders, making him appear almost divine.
Shrouded in the glow of sunset!
Going a step further.
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(End of this chapter)
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