140: 140.
Go big or go home 140: 140.
Go big or go home Both sides were progressing smoothly, and Lu Li and Xiao Cha almost returned home at the same time.
Right upon meeting, Xiao Cha said with a face full of relief,
“Thankfully, we avoided a direct confrontation; the combat strength of a Cultivator in the Fetal Breathing Realm is beyond imagination!
Especially a Flying Sword, which has its own consciousness and cuts through iron like mud.
Sister Xia was almost unable to withstand it!”
The young lady recounted the events, and Wanqing felt fearful after listening, “I’m glad you both made it back safely.”
Lu Li shone the light on the fully packed suitcase in his hand and smiled, “With risk comes reward, a great harvest!”
He placed the suitcase on the table and opened it, revealing it was full of books.
Xiao Cha exclaimed, “Did you empty out Fan Shouyi’s study?”
Wanqing touched them and was overjoyed, “There must be over a hundred books…
Now we have plenty to read.”
“Cultivation methods, Daoist skills, miscellaneous discussions…
everything included!
There’s even a method for refining a flying sword!”
Lu Li took out the books one by one, growing more and more excited as he did.
Inside, there was the crucial breakthrough method “Black Tortoise Meditation Breathing Technique,” and the Cultivation method for refining flying swords.
Just these two alone could be considered a “great harvest,” but there was still more to come!
By this time, only a few books and three porcelain jars remained in the suitcase, all from that “Phoebe Wood Carved Cabinet.”
Lu Li first took out the books, with “Void Realm Six-colored Sky” being at the forefront.
Upon flipping through it briefly, it turned out to be a protective spell similar to a “Hive Shield”!
This was something that could save one’s life.
Lu Li was overjoyed!
At this moment, Xiao Cha picked up a porcelain jar and said, “Isn’t this a tea caddy?”
She gently opened it, and immediately, the fragrance of tea filled the air.
“Spiritual Tea!!!”
The jar was filled with large-leaf “Spiritual Tea,” weighing a full three ounces!
Xiao Cha laughed, “The previous batch was almost finished, what perfect timing~”
“Aye, let’s see what’s in the other two jars…”
Xiao Cha opened the other two porcelain jars, and inside were also Spiritual Tea but different varieties, like Tie Guan Yin and Bi Luo Chun.
The three delightful scents intertwined, their fragrance alone rivalling the effects of “Calming Incense,” clearing one’s spirit.
Wanqing sniffed with her delicate nose and said with a smile,
“It can nourish and soothe, benefiting the whole body, truly not of the mortal world.”
In plain terms, this tea could gradually enhance attributes, beneficial for martial artists and cultivators, old people and children alike.
Xiao Cha carefully covered the lids again, saying gleefully,
“Fan Shouyi truly lives up to being a Cultivator in the Fetal Breathing Realm, very prosperous!
This batch will last us a year~”
That was truly the “great harvest,” all three of them were thrilled.
At this moment, Lu Li realized there was one more book he hadn’t looked at and casually flipped through it.
His expression changed immediately upon seeing it.
It was a “roster,” listing every force that had made deals with the Chuyun people, each one an “Ice Soul District Acting Manager.”
All forces were from the northern region, and several letters encouraging Fan Shouyi were tucked inside the roster.
They were signed by a Chuyun person named “Ito Taitaka.”
The name sounded familiar, and all of a sudden, Lu Li remembered that during the annihilation of the Wang family, the announcer Mr.
Wang had mentioned “Major Ito, Shadow of the Blade.” Surely, it must be the same person.
“The road ahead is arduous, we can’t become complacent just because we’ve made some gains.”
With a sigh, Lu Li picked up the “Black Tortoise Meditation Breathing Technique,” the key now being to break through the realm as soon as possible.
Xiao Cha offered, “Let me transfer some inner breath to you.”
Lu Li nodded and said, “Good, I’m starting to feel itchy again; it’s the perfect time to practice some punches and sharpen my skills.”
At this time, Wanqing’s cheeks blushed slightly as she whispered softly:
“If Sir itches, I can help you by stepping on it again.”
“That would be great,” Lu Li said hurriedly,
“After I finish practicing the boxing techniques, I will come find you, and we can read while stepping.”
“Okay!” Wanqing nodded happily.
Xiao Cha, standing off to the side, looked dissatisfied but could find no excuse to intervene.
Stepping on the back may seem simple and exciting, but it actually requires considerable skill.
One must be very familiar with the human body’s muscles and bones, and the force used must be precisely controlled to avoid injuring the spine or lumbar.
Only Wanqing was capable of this, and Xiao Cha had no choice but to accept it begrudgingly.
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Lu Li felt, perhaps it was an illusion, that the inner breath Xiao Cha transmitted seemed rushed and unusually scorching.
Once inside his body, it swelled even more.
However, he had no time to worry about this and hurried to the courtyard to practice his boxing techniques.
This was, after all, the precious life essence of the girl, and it must not be wasted in the slightest; it had to be fully absorbed.
But as he practiced the White Dragon Whip Skill repeatedly, the prickling sensation deep in his bones gradually spread, feeling as if ants were crawling inside him.
This was actually a good sign.
It indicated that the inner breath was effectively stimulating and strengthening his bones and muscles.
The process was simply too rapid, making it exceptionally hard to endure.
Other parts were manageable, but the itchiness in his spine was unbearable; he almost wished he could scrape it out with a knife.
Lu Li endured and practiced another series of movements, absorbing the inner breath completely before he rushed to find Wanqing.
“Wanqing, please help me by stepping on it.”
“Sir, lie down.”
Wanqing was already barefoot and sitting on the bed, clearly prepared.
Beside her, the “Black Tortoise Meditation Breathing Technique” was also placed by the bed.
Lu Li held the book and got into position; the girl immediately stood up on his back.
A warm and soft sensation came from his back, and with a few slight moves of her jade feet, the itchy feeling was suppressed.
Lu Li began to read,
“People, like infants in their mother’s womb, rely on their own inner breath and sense the world outside; this is called Fetal Breath.”
While stepping, Wanqing simultaneously said,
“Babies in their mother’s womb can hear outside sounds and interact with their mother; they even have a sense of taste.
If the mother eats something spicy, the baby immediately kicks and punches in protest.
But the baby does not use its five senses to perceive the world; rather, it relies on its spirit… This must be what ‘sensing the world’ means.”
Lu Li nodded and said, “The spirit perceives the world…
So this realm could restore your sight.
Let me continue reading.”
“Those who wish to practice Fetal Breath must first be in a quiet room, clenching the fist, focusing their spirit and breath attentively, opening and closing the Sea of Consciousness naturally, remaining constantly…”
Lu Li was puzzled as he read, “This is too vague.”
Wanqing explained, “Spirit and breath refer to ‘inner breath’; this means directing the inner breath to the brain…”
Upon hearing this, Lu Li had a sudden realization, “I see, so that’s why the realm of Refining Internal Organs is necessary, without it there’s no inner breath!”
He continued flipping through the pages, but discovered the cultivation method ended there?
Only 200 words!
This was a form of implicit knowledge lockdown; having the cultivation method was useless if not included within the system.
Fortunately, the book was an inch thick, certainly containing more than just this bit of content; there were explanations later on.
The first sentence was from Daoist Li Yuanzhong,
“There’s nothing illusory about Fetal Breath.
Gather all inner breath in the brain, then cause a brain shock.
Along with the Sea of Consciousness, both undergo a shock.”
“Once you recover from it, remember the sensation of the Sea of Consciousness opening and closing.”
“Once you can open and close the Sea of Consciousness at will, Fetal Breath is achieved.”
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“Brain shock!?”
Lu Li could not help but be utterly stunned… This was clearly courting death!