"Qi Induction Method..."

Chen Yuan's gaze flickered slightly. He had seen records of cultivation methods like this in the county office.

It was true that they required merit points to redeem, and quite a few at that.

If one just went through the motions day after day, it would probably take decades to accumulate enough.

But for a Head Constable, it wouldn't be so difficult.

However...

Chen Yuan didn't want such an ordinary cultivation method. He hoped that the Qi Luck Altar could guide him to a suitable one.

Yes, suitable.

After several opportunities, Chen Yuan had grasped a bit of the pattern by which the Qi Luck Altar guided him.

Whether it was the Vajra Glazed Body or the Marrow Cleansing Spiritual Pearl, they were all gradual, step-by-step advancements in Chen Yuan's cultivation, or like the Blood Fiend Saber, not too far out of reach.

Chen Yuan now urgently needed a Qi refining method. If he guessed correctly, the next time he sacrificed Qi Luck, it might guide him to a suitable cultivation method.

Of course, it was just a vague guess, not accurate.

Even now, the Qi Luck Altar was still an inanimate object without any intelligence. Chen Yuan couldn't figure out where it came from.

"This old man does have a Qi induction method, but it's not much different from the one in the county office. If you need it, I can give it to you."

"However, you must know that the more karma you entangle with me, the more you must kill Xu Lingtian in the future, otherwise it will leave a flaw in your heart."

Zhao Nanshan whispered.

"Senior Zhao, the karma between you and me is already deep enough. Rest assured, as long as I have the strength in the future, I will definitely help you take revenge," Chen Yuan said seriously.

"Well... if there's a chance, help me find some spiritual objects to repair my meridians."

Zhao Nanshan said solemnly.

Compared to revenge, it was equally important for him to recover.

Chen Yuan glanced at Zhao Nanshan and said in a deep voice:

"I will do my best to help Senior Zhao find them. As for the Qi induction method in your hands, please keep it for me for now."

If there really wasn't a better option by then, using Zhao Nanshan's method to break through wouldn't be a bad choice either. He could always change cultivation methods later.

"Good..."

Zhao Nanshan smiled, understanding that Chen Yuan had other options, and the method in his hands was just a backup.

After saying that, Zhao Nanshan stood up:

"Since you want to learn Hidden Strength, the sooner the better, let's do it today."

......

......

After spending half a day at the Sanhe Fist School, Zhao Nanshan imparted all his experience with Hidden Strength, allowing Chen Yuan to quickly get started. He had already grasped some of the key points.

Although he couldn't use it in battle yet, he wasn't far off.

Successfully cultivating Hidden Strength was another significant trump card for Chen Yuan.

After saying goodbye to Zhao Nanshan, Chen Yuan left with Wang Ping.

While he was cultivating, Wang Ping had been exchanging martial arts knowledge with Guo Xu at the fist school. Guo Xu was older and had been by Zhao Nanshan's side, so both his strength and experience were much greater than Wang Ping's.

Guiding him was more than enough.

Of course, most importantly, Guo Xu also liked to frequent brothels. The two had friendly talks about the various girls in Ping'an County, leading Wang Ping to exclaim that he would definitely accompany Guo Xu another day...

"What are you doing?"

Walking out of the Sanhe Fist School, Chen Yuan frowned as he glanced at Wang Ping, who was constantly drawing his saber.

Could he be cultivating?

Didn't look like it?

Hearing Chen Yuan's voice, Wang Ping quickly raised his head and held up the saber in his hand:

"Brother Yuan, the saber the constable's office issued this time, it's a bit..."

"A bit what?"

"A bit loose, the saber and scabbard don't quite match. Did someone put the wrong saber in the wrong scabbard? Can I get a new one when we get back?"

"The standard long sabers in the county office are all standard. Even if they get mixed up, it's not a big deal. Let me take a look..." Chen Yuan said, reaching out.

Wang Ping quickly handed the long saber to Chen Yuan.

"Swish... swish..."

Chen Yuan drew the saber a few times and casually tossed it back to Wang Ping:

"After you've used it enough times, it'll naturally loosen up. It has nothing to do with the saber."

Wang Ping blankly took the saber, feeling that Brother Yuan's words contained some kind of principle.

But the more he thought about it, the less sense it made.

County Office.

Back in the constable's office, Chen Yuan took out the gifts that the three fellows had given him today. Although the jade bracelet was valuable, it wasn't of much use to him.

It was the yellow jade pill that Huang Wenxuan had given him that piqued his interest.

This item, like the Blood Nourishing Pill, was very suitable for martial artists at a certain level of cultivation, while the Tiger Bone Pill was universal, suitable for cultivation from Skin Refining all the way to Bone Refining.

But using too much would lead to drug resistance.

Chen Yuan had previously consumed a large number of Tiger Bone Pills, and if he refined them now, their effect would probably be only half of what it used to be. After thinking about it, Chen Yuan threw the porcelain bottle containing the Tiger Bone Pills to Wang Ping.

"Take it back and cultivate properly."

Wang Ping had done a lot for him and was someone he trusted, so Chen Yuan naturally wouldn't be stingy.

There were five Tiger Bone Pills inside, worth nearly sixty taels of silver on the market, enough for Wang Ping to cultivate to Blood Refining.

"This... Thank you, Brother Yuan."

Wang Ping's face lit up with joy. The constables and yamen runners in the county office all knew the value of Tiger Bone Pills.

The price was really expensive, and only the old yamen runners could occasionally refine one to increase their cultivation. Newcomers like them simply couldn't afford it with their salaries.

But since Brother Yuan took over, with his care, Wang Ping's status had greatly increased, his monthly income had also risen a lot, and now he could even refine Tiger Bone Pills.

He couldn't help but sigh:

"It's still good to follow Brother Yuan. Life is getting more and more promising."

He yearned to one day, with Brother Yuan's prestige, perhaps he could also get the title of Lord Ping in Ping'an County, and even... marry a lady from a wealthy family with a very good background.

Chen Yuan looked up at Wang Ping and thought to himself:

"Accepting bribes and manipulating organized crime is indeed becoming more and more promising."

Such things couldn't be brought out into the open. Once someone reported it to the higher-ups, Chen Yuan would be in deep trouble.

Of course, usually no one would dare to do that.

Because he wasn't the only one doing it.

Breaking the rules came at a price.

"Go back and cultivate properly. Don't waste all your time on women. When you have strength and status, you can choose any woman you want," Chen Yuan said indifferently.

"Brother Yuan, you're right."

Wang Ping lowered his head somewhat shamefully.

During these days of following Brother Yuan, he had also seen some power and influence. Those guys who usually had status and power in the county were rushing to give Brother Yuan things, afraid that he wouldn't accept them.

These things had a significant impact on him. Although he himself was someone without much ambition, he also envied such status.

"Forget it, go back first. I want to be alone."

Chen Yuan waved his hand, signaling Wang Ping to leave.

He was just giving him a few pointers and didn't want to interfere too much in Wang Ping's life.

The path to power was dazzling, but it was full of dangers.

No one knew how many people had fallen halfway!