141: 141.
Still want to resist.
141: 141.
Still want to resist.
It is well known that the brain is the most vital and fragile organ in the human body.
Taking good care of it is crucial, yet now, according to what this True Master Li Yuanzhong says, to make a breakthrough, one must first experience “brain shock”!
This is no laughing matter!
Brain damage can often result in various functional disabilities, turning one into an idiot, paraplegic, or even a madman!
If it were anyone else saying this, Lu Li would definitely not believe it.
But this Li Yuanzhong…
when making his breakthrough in Zuowang, his profound insights were exceedingly beneficial.
Now that this “Black Tortoise Meditation Breathing Technique” also contains his esteemed thoughts, it’s naturally to be taken seriously.
Thinking deeper, the reason top-tier experts hadn’t made a move against him was precisely because of Li Yuanzhong’s “Flying Sword Cutting Clouds,” discussing the Dao with the Jinmen Governor.
It’s a pity that only Xiao Cha witnessed this scene, or else it would have been quite something to see.
At this moment, Wanqing said while walking on his back:
“When a person is a fetus, they can ‘absorb inner breath and feel the heaven and earth,’ but as they age, the spirit becomes tainted, and the Sea of Consciousness becomes sealed.
The Fetal Breath must be about reopening the Sea of Consciousness, returning to the origin.”
Lu Li nodded continuously and pondered:
“It’s like using a computer that has become slow over time; it needs to be rebooted.
But to ‘reboot the brain’…
brain shock, the risks are enormous.”
Wanqing didn’t understand the first sentence but was clear about Lu Li’s concerns and encouraged:
“After Refining Internal Organs, the inner breath will protect the brain, so the risks aren’t that high.”
Lu Li smiled and said, “That’s right, I must hurry and Refine Internal Organs, since the body is the capital of everything.”
“You’ll surely achieve your goal and succeed swiftly!”
“Thank you for your auspicious words.
Right, remember not to indulge in the state of Forgetfulness for too long.”
“Master has reminded me many times; Wanqing understands.”
~~~~~~~~~~
A fifth-rank official, a master in the Refining God Fetal Breath Realm, had his backside blown off at the annual summary meeting of the public security department.
The news was both shocking and carried a hint of dark humor, spreading quickly throughout Jiangnan, even mentioned in the newspapers of Guang Sui City.
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Criminal Justice even personally called to inquire.
Despite the commotion, Lu Li’s days were still extraordinarily peaceful, cultivating at home undisturbed.
As they say—these times of peace are due to someone carrying the weight forward.
Tomorrow is the “Little New Year,” and the National Martial Arts Association is unusually quiet.
The normally bustling reception hall was completely empty.
In the president’s office on the third floor, Xia Weiyun and Nan Jiping looked at several reports on the desk with solemn faces.
“After the new year, Beijing plans to send a Divine Constable to investigate this matter…”
Nan Jiping frowned and said, “Divine Constables specialize in investigation; they might manage to find the Four Spirits.”
Xia Weiyun asked, “Which one is coming?
It’s not an Innate-level, is it?”
“That would be unlikely.” Nan Jiping said with a smile:
“You have your master’s influence, after all.
It was made very clear last time; this matter is strictly for the ‘younger generation to handle.’ None above the Innate level would dare to tempt fate.”
That was good news, but Xia Weiyun’s face still showed concern:
“I know who’s coming.
Zuo Wang Blood Exchange, not much easier to deal with than an Innate.
If the Four Spirits keep causing trouble like this, my master’s influence won’t be of much use either.”
Nan Jiping gave a wry smile, “When the Four Spirits Descend, how could they avoid chaos?
We’ll help as much as we can.”
Xia Weiyun leaned back in the chair and nodded:
“With the Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise taking on the visible threats, our side is also developing well in secret.
But who could it be this time…
the Vermilion Bird or the White Tiger?”
“This time they didn’t choose to confront openly but resorted to assassination…
it should be the Vermilion Bird.”
Nan Jiping speculated for a while, then showed a puzzled look:
“On the other hand, the White Tiger, always the most ostentatious, has not appeared.
This is uncharacteristic; historically, whenever the Four Spirits Descended, the White Tiger was always the most conspicuous.”
“Could it be too brash, too vicious, and it has already died?”
“The spirit of that grade could have shifted; it’s unlikely there were no signs at all.”
They discussed for a while without reaching clarity.
Xia Weiyun waved her sleeve and said:
“Dwelling on it is useless; let’s first ensure our own side’s growth.
In less than a year and a half, we’ll give the Chuyun people a big surprise!”
Nan Jiping looked out at the dim sky through the window and sighed, “I just hope it’s not too late…
The ‘Reconciliation Treaty’ is about to be signed soon.”
~~~~~~~~~
Lu Li certainly wouldn’t waste the precious time fought for by his allies.
With the help of Medicinal Diet and Spiritual Tea, and stimulated by inner breath, on the day of the Chinese New Year’s Eve, he suddenly felt that the itchiness on his body had disappeared.
The constant, ant-bite-like sensation vanished in an instant.
Lu Li had become so accustomed to fighting against this itch that he found its absence somewhat unfamiliar.
Indeed, this was because his muscles and bones had been strengthened to their limits and naturally would produce no further stimulation.
At that moment, Lu Li had mastered Bone Forging and was ready to begin Refining Internal Organs!
He eagerly wanted to share the good news with the two girls.
At this time, Xiao Cha was in the courtyard, instructing Wanqing in martial arts training.
Seeing Lu Li come out, before he could speak, Xiao Cha took the initiative to say,
“With the vigor of a tiger and the stride of a meteor, it looks like you’re ready to begin Refining Internal Organs!”
“Indeed,” Lu Li nodded seriously and asked, “Do you think there’s anything else I need to do?”
Xiao Cha and Wanqing came over together, one palpating his muscles and bones, the other taking his pulse, then said in unison,
“Strong muscles, robust bones, spirit full and breath sufficient, you’re in complete control of the victory!”
“Thank you for your kind words, both of you.
Then I will proceed to Refine Internal Organs,” Lu Li said with a smile, offering a fist-and-palm salute before turning to go inside.
“Hold on, I have something more to tell you.” Xiao Cha suddenly stood up, followed him into the house, and closed the door behind her.
Wanqing’s expression shifted, and she opened her mouth as if to say something…
But on second thought, considering the physique of a Marrow Cleansing Martial Artist, an occasional endeavor should pose no problem, so she remained silent.
~~~~~~~~~
Inside the house, Xiao Cha repeatedly admonished,
“The most important thing about breaking through to Refine Internal Organs is to ‘do it in one go’ and stir up the inner breath within the five organs.
It’s like starting our car; give it a good twist, and it fires up instantly.
If you hesitate and dawdle, it will drag on and fail to start…”
Lu Li nodded and said, “I understand, don’t worry~ I feel like I have an 80% chance of success.”
Although he’d had many adventures, there wasn’t enough time for accumulation, which made a complete 100% chance impossible.
Xiao Cha hesitated and said, “Eighty percent isn’t very safe; if you fail, your organs could be damaged, requiring a year and a half to recover…”
After pondering for a while, Xiao Cha averted her gaze, turned her face away, and said, “Here’s what we’ll do; close your eyes, and I’ll give you a full 100% chance.”
Lu Li was puzzled, “Close my eyes?”
“Just close them, no dawdling.”
“Alright then.”
Lu Li quickly closed his eyes, but soon he heard the sound of a heart beating “thump-thump”?
The sound grew closer, and soon a sweet, subtle fragrance wafted in.
[Could it be…]
Lu Li instantly realized, opened his eyes, and sure enough, he saw red dates and large white steamed buns.
“Dammit!
Who told you to open your eyes?”
Xiao Cha, her ears blushing to the roots, didn’t stop her motions and proceeded to feed him the steamed bun.
Faced with such a treat, yet Lu Li jerked his head aside, avoiding it?
“No good, no good, you’ve already lost a lot of inner breath, you can’t expend any more Heart Blood!”
The girl had lost heart blood last time and took several months to recover.
Wanqing had also said that this was a matter of damaging one’s lifespan!
How could Lu Li comply?
At this moment, he suddenly turned his head to avoid and even used his spirit to push the girl away.
Xiao Cha, unflinching, said with a gentle smile,
“You fool, you’re a Cultivator, and with me, a Power Warrior of a much higher realm up close, you still think you can resist?”