Murong Fu and Lin Yueru had just emerged from the depths of the back mountain when
But then Zhang Xiaofan excitedly ran over.
"Senior Brother Murong, Junior Sister, I've reached the first level of Qi Refining!"
Zhang Xiaofan was overjoyed. After half a year of hard work, he had finally entered the Qi Refining stage. His heart was pounding with excitement and his hands were trembling.
Murong Fu patted Zhang Xiaofan on the shoulder and laughed, "Well done, Junior Brother Xiaofan! I've decided to reward you. I'll make you grilled fish tonight when we get back."
Zhang Xiaofan was greatly encouraged and scratched his head, saying, "I should be the one cooking for my senior brother. If it weren't for his guidance day and night, I wouldn't have broken through so quickly."
Murong Fu said seriously, "It has nothing to do with me; it's mainly because you've worked hard."
"hey-hey--"
Zhang Xiaofan grinned foolishly.
Lin Yueru silently rolled her eyes. The other person was already stupid, why bother teasing a fool?
It would take more than half a year to reach the first level of Qi Refining. If this were a rogue cultivator or a small sect, it would be considered quite good. However, in a major immortal sect like Qingyun Sect, one wouldn't even qualify to become an apprentice.
Only Tian Buyi would accept Zhang Xiaofan; the other six leaders really wouldn't even look at him.
Only Murong Fu knew that Zhang Xiaofan was truly formidable, cultivating both Buddhism and Taoism, and the value of his first level of Qi Refining was far beyond that of ordinary Qi Refining cultivators.
Suddenly, Murong Fu noticed the Buddhist prayer beads hanging around Zhang Xiaofan's neck and asked, "Junior Brother Xiaofan, what is this?"
Zhang Xiaofan immediately took off the prayer beads and said, "Senior Brother Murong, these prayer beads were left to me by my family. If you like them, you can have them."
Looking into Zhang Xiaofan's innocent eyes, he clearly regarded Murong Fu as family.
“Since Junior Brother Xiao Fan gave me a gift, I, as his senior brother, should reciprocate.”
Murong Fu accepted the prayer beads, pondered for a moment, took out a manual, and said, "This is a cultivation technique I obtained in the mortal world. I have never practiced it, but I have heard that it can increase the speed of cultivation. I don't know if it's true or not."
Zhang Xiaofan nodded and accepted the manual, then began to read it.
"The Evil-Repelling Sword Manual? To practice this skill, one must first castrate oneself?"
Zhang Xiaofan frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Senior brother, what does self-castration mean?"
Lin Yueru was stunned. Such a technique actually existed! It was simply against the natural order!
Murong Fu explained earnestly, "The so-called self-castration refers to the husband cutting off his genitals and the woman confining herself to the palace. This can preserve the primordial yang and preserve the primordial yin forever. By utilizing the innate true qi, one can undergo a complete transformation."
"This technique is good, but I am not talented enough to use it."
"Junior brother, you can think it over carefully before deciding whether to cultivate."
Murong Fu explained it very clearly.
However, Zhang Xiaofan was still confused and decided to go back to the library to find out why he had castrated himself.
However, upon hearing that he could retain his virginity and undergo a complete transformation, Zhang Xiaofan was still very excited.
He suffered from poor aptitude; otherwise, he would have entered the sect long ago, instead of only reaching the first level of Qi Refining.
Thinking back to how Lin Jingyu had come to Dazhu Peak a few days ago to show off that he had already reached the third level of Qi Refining, Zhang Xiaofan secretly felt a surge of competitive spirit and resolved to work hard to catch up with Jingyu.
"Thank you, senior brother! I will think it over carefully."
Zhang Xiaofan thanked him absentmindedly.
Murong Fu smiled slightly, showing that he had not deceived Zhang Xiaofan.
This Evil-Repelling Sword Manual is an improved version, which uses magical power rather than internal energy, and can indeed improve one's physical constitution.
At a high level of cultivation, one can even be reborn as a celestial being and change gender.
I think Zhang Xiaofan's junior sister is still quite charming.
Murong Fu found it amusing.
That night.
Zhang Xiaofan then went to the library to look up information.
When Zhang Xiaofan saw that the so-called self-castration was actually a castration ceremony, his face turned ashen.
He may be simple-minded, but he's not stupid.
"Senior Brother Murong is doing this for my own good. My aptitude is too poor, and if I want to improve my physical constitution, I will definitely have to pay a price..."
Zhang Xiaofan comforted himself.
Back in his room, Zhang Xiaofan still couldn't make up his mind.
Before I knew it, I had entered a dream.
In a dream.
The demon massacred Grass Temple Village, slaughtering his entire family, and he could only watch helplessly.
"No! I don't want this! I want to become stronger!"
Zhang Xiaofan woke up with a start, soaked to the bone, panting heavily.
"I want to become stronger! I want to protect my family!"
Zhang Xiaofan muttered to himself, his pupils turning blood red, a fierce glint flashing in them.
It turned out that, unknowingly, the influence of the Bloodthirsty Bead had already seeped into his sea of consciousness, but he himself was unaware of it.
Although he usually wears the Bloodthirsty Beads, he is suppressed by the "卍" symbol left by the high monk, but he no longer has the magical power to deter him.
Zhang Xiaofan's thoughts involuntarily became extreme.
There was no dagger in the room, so Zhang Xiaofan's gaze was fixed on the rusty wood-chopping knife used for cutting bamboo.
*Swoosh*—Blood splattered.
Zhang Xiaofan remained expressionless as he completed his transformation.
He then immediately sat cross-legged and began to cultivate.
"The Evil-Repelling Sword Manual is indeed extraordinary; my cultivation is almost at the second level of Qi Refining."
Zhang Xiaofan murmured.
A blue tai chi pattern flashed in his pupils.
Then it flashed a golden swastika.
Finally, there was the crimson light of a sword.
Murong Fu silently watched the entire process with his divine sense.
He's ruthless!
Don't let Zhang Xiaofan's gentle and honest appearance fool you; the grown-up Gui Li is no simple character.
Murong Fu's actions can be considered a great contribution to his growth.
How good! How good!
"So what should we do with the Bloodlust Beads?"
Murong Fu hesitated for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips. "If I give it to my cheap master, he should like it."
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