Chapter 103

The confrontation between the martial artists in the county town and the Wei Mansion was something Lu Qing hadn't anticipated.He had thought that the two sides would quickly start a battle. This, however, proved that his previous speculations held some truth. The mysterious death of the Wei Family's Precelestial Ancestor indeed had some strange aspects. The current stalemate in the county town indicated that there was someone manipulating things behind the scenes. It was unclear how long this strange calm would last. Meanwhile, Lu Qing continued his peaceful life, observing from the sidelines. Every day he studied medicine, trained, and taught the two little ones how to read. His days were fulfilling. To his surprise, half a month passed, and the situation in the county town remained unchanged. However, Lu Qing had no time to focus on these matters. Over the past half-month of grinding and brewing, he sensed signs of a breakthrough. Back in the Bamboo Forest. Lu Qing was seated in meditation, his expression calm. Steam rose from his body as his blood and qi reached their peak. He was attempting to break through the Qi and Blood Realm and step into the second realm of martial arts, the Tendons and Bones Realm. The key to breaking through from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Tendons and Bones Realm was to surpass the limitations of blood and qi, allowing it to penetrate into the bones and fascia, repeatedly nurturing and refining them, thereby gradually strengthening one's bones and fascia. This required an extremely high level of control over one's blood and qi. One must perfectly control the force of blood and qi to nurture and refine the bones and fascia without causing self-injury. Otherwise, if one's control was insufficient and they forced the refining process, they could easily damage their bone marrow. This could result in minor fractures or, in severe cases, completely ruin the bone marrow. This was why, despite having reached the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm and being able to fully control his blood and qi, Lu Qing had still chosen to grind for half a month before attempting the breakthrough. The breakthrough in martial arts realms must not be rushed; haste would not work, and hesitation was also not advisable. Everything had to be polished just right before attempting a breakthrough. This was the safest method. At this moment, Lu Qing's blood and qi had reached their peak, converging into a strand of incredibly powerful qi. He carefully controlled this strand of qi to break through its original path and penetrate deeper into his body. This step seemed extremely dangerous, as if he were using a steel wire to control a ferocious beast. Any slight mistake could cause a runaway reaction of blood and qi, resulting in severe injuries or even death. However, Lu Qing's face remained calm. At his current level, he had long since mastered the control of his blood and qi. What seemed dangerous was actually under his full control. Quickly, the powerful strand of blood and qi began to break through limitations and seep into his bones. Under Lu Qing's strong control, it began to circulate slowly around his bones. With this step, Lu Qing had successfully breached the boundary between the Qi and Blood Realm and the Tendons and Bones Realm. But this alone was not enough. Lu Qing stood up, assumed a martial stance, and began to practice his Health Nourishing Boxing. Starting from the first form, he quickly moved to the ninth form. According to his usual training habits, Lu Qing should have started again from the first form. But this time, he did not do so. Instead, he continued to practice a new form. This was the tenth form of Health Nourishing Boxing. The Health Nourishing Boxing taught by his master consisted of thirty-six forms. The first nine forms were for the Qi and Blood Realm, and starting from the tenth form, they entered the Tendons and Bones Realm. Previously, whenever Lu Qing attempted the tenth form, his bones and fascia would ache, preventing him from continuing. But this time was different. As he practiced the forms, the strand of qi he had condensed began to flow rapidly through his bones and fascia, nourishing them and alleviating fatigue. This allowed Lu Qing to continue practicing. With the help of this powerful strand of qi, Lu Qing smoothly completed the tenth form. He did not stop but continued to practice the eleventh form. The first nine forms of Health Nourishing Boxing were for the Qi and Blood Realm, while the tenth to eighteenth forms were for the Tendons and Bones Realm. Lu Qing quickly practiced up to the eighteenth form. After completing it, he slowly stopped and stood still, carefully sensing the condition within his body. At this moment, he felt that his internal state was excellent. His blood and qi were vigorous, and his bones and fascia felt warm and comfortable, as if soaked in warm water. He recalled what his master had said when teaching him Health Nourishing Boxing. "If you feel more comfortable the more you practice, it means you are practicing correctly. If you feel more painful, then something must be wrong." Given his current state, it was clear that he was practicing correctly. "Finally stepped into the Tendons and Bones Realm." A look of joy appeared on Lu Qing's face. From now on, he could be considered a martial artist in the Tendons and Bones Realm, standing on the same level as Mago. Of course, this was only in terms of realm. He was just a newcomer to this level, while Mago had been immersed in it for years, having long since refined his bones and fascia to their limits. In terms of pure physical quality, Lu Qing probably still lagged behind him. However, Lu Qing was not worried. Now that he had stepped into the Tendons and Bones Realm, his strength would rapidly increase. Given his potential, which had been enhanced by Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, surpassing Mago would not take long. Even now, if they were to fight, it would be hard to say who would win. After all, he felt that his strength had at least doubled compared to before the breakthrough. Originally, his strength was several times greater than that of an ordinary peak Qi and Blood Realm martial artist. Now, with this doubling, his explosive power was likely unmatched by any Tendons and Bones Realm martial artist below the middle stage. This was the benefit of having good aptitude. In the same realm, martial artists with better aptitude had higher limits and could exert far greater strength than ordinary martial artists. After experiencing the feeling of the breakthrough for a while, Lu Qing gradually reined in his thoughts. He then took a book from a package under an old bamboo nearby. Looking at the book, Lu Qing's mood was somewhat inexplicable. This book was one of the gifts given to him by the chief steward of the Wei Family. The chief steward had given him two items. One was the Tendon Strengthening Pill, which countless Tendons and Bones Realm martial artists craved. The other was the book in his hand. When Lu Qing first received the book, he did not study it immediately but stored it along with the Tendon Strengthening Pill. Later, due to many events and numerous opportunities, including receiving multiple Precelestial techniques and the more mystical Divine Rune Sect heritage, he had completely forgotten about this book. It wasn't until a few days ago, when he was organizing his home, that he noticed it. Now that he had broken through to the Tendons and Bones Realm, he could finally study the secrets within. As he looked at the book, a dense white light began to emerge from it. 【Discovering technique, initiate simulation download?】 Lu Qing chose to download, then slowly opened the book. 【Downloading, current progress, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%...】 As Lu Qing flipped through the pages, the progress bar gradually moved. By the time he reached the last page, the progress bar was at one hundred percent. 【Download complete, initiate simulation, current progress, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%...】 Lu Qing waited quietly. Before long, a prompt appeared in his vision again. 【Simulation complete, initiate study?】 He immediately chose to study. In the next moment, a large amount of comprehension information flooded his mind. Lu Qing habitually closed his eyes and silently absorbed the information. Before long, he finished absorbing the information and opened his eyes, revealing a hint of surprise. "So that's it, this technique is an explosive one." With the help of his ability, Lu Qing had thoroughly understood the technique described in the book. The book detailed an explosive technique called the 【Explosive Qi Technique】. The principle of this technique was to stimulate the martial artist's body through a special method of circulating blood and qi, temporarily unleashing strength several times greater than usual. Of course, like all explosive techniques, it left the practitioner weak afterward. This 【Explosive Qi Technique】 was no exception. It could be used at most once every three days, with each use lasting half an hour. Afterward, rest was necessary to avoid leaving hidden dangers that could impede future cultivation. "A fairly standard explosive technique." After understanding the details of the 【Explosive Qi Technique】, Lu Qing gave his assessment. If it were the old him, he might have found this technique impressive. But now, having received the heritage of Li Weitian and the Divine Rune Sect, his perspective had broadened significantly. Seeing this technique now, he naturally found it ordinary. However, despite its low level, it was still useful to Lu Qing at the moment. So he decided to practice it once his strength in the Tendons and Bones Realm had stabilized. For now, having just broken through, his bones were not fully refined and couldn't withstand the power surge from the technique. Understanding this, Lu Qing put the technique aside. He checked the time and, finding it still early, resumed his cultivation. The situation in the county town was severe and could erupt at any moment. Who knew what would happen if a real fight broke out? It was always good to have more strength. While Lu Qing was diligently cultivating. In the county town, at the Wei Mansion. Since being publicly provoked by a group of mysterious people, the Wei Mansion had closed its doors, refusing all visitors. Even the County Magistrate was turned away. Now, the once grand Wei Mansion appeared quiet from the outside. Even the fallen leaves outside the main gate were not swept, giving it a desolate look. Compared to the once feared mansion that no one dared to gaze directly at, it now had a hint of melancholy. Inside the Wei Mansion, in a secluded courtyard, the head of the Wei Family was practicing martial arts. Nearby, the familiar chief steward of the Wei Family stood respectfully. "Is everything arranged?" the head of the Wei Family asked suddenly as he practiced. Although the Wei Mansion seemed to be in a dire situation from the outside, the head of the Wei Family remained calm, showing no signs of anxiety. "Everything is arranged," the chief steward replied respectfully. "The madam and the young master have been escorted out of the city through the underground passage. They should be heading towards the provincial capital by now." "That's good," the head of the Wei Family said lightly. "But..." the chief steward hesitated. "But what?" the head of the Wei Family asked. "Before leaving, the young master threw a tantrum, saying he didn't want to go and wanted to stay with you. In the end, I had to knock him out to calm him down," the chief steward said. Hearing this, the head of the Wei Family paused, stopping his practice. He sighed, "Ah, it's my fault and the madam's for spoiling him too much. I apologize for making you play the villain." "I dare not, it's my duty," the chief steward said quickly. "Hopefully, An'er will grow from this experience. I just wonder if I will have the chance to see that day," the head of the Wei Family sighed deeply. Seeing him like this, the chief steward was deeply moved. "Master, could it be that the old ancestor is truly..." "I don't know," the head of the Wei Family shook his head. "All I know is that the old ancestor was ambushed by enemies over half a month ago and severely injured. Whether he survived, no one knows." The chief steward fell silent. For the first time, he learned the specific news about the old ancestor from the head of the family. S~eaʀᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the news was not good. Seeing his expression, the head of the Wei Family smiled. "Don't worry, things haven't reached that point yet. As long as there's no news of the old ancestor, those outside won't dare attack. The wrath of a Precelestial expert is not something those Postnatal warriors can withstand." "Besides, even if they have the guts to attack, our Wei Mansion is not without the strength to fight back. What is there to fear?" "Those petty thieves coveting our Wei Family's treasures should consider if they have the capability!" As he spoke, a dominant aura emanated from the head of the Wei Family, replacing his earlier calm. But the chief steward's worry did not lessen. The people outside were not the main concern. What worried him were the masterminds behind them. To mobilize so many Postnatal warriors, the person behind this must be a Precelestial expert, possibly the one who injured the old ancestor. Although there was a royal decree prohibiting Precelestial experts from attacking those below them without cause, there was significant leeway in its enforcement. Who could guarantee that the mastermind would follow the rules? In this world, strength was supreme. The head of the Wei Family had also thought of this. After his bold statement, he fell silent. If not for fearing those behind the attackers, he wouldn't have sent his wife and child away. Precelestial experts were too powerful. Even their Wei Mansion couldn't contend with them. Now, their only hope was for the old ancestor to recover and return. But with half a month gone and no sign of the old ancestor, he couldn't help but have a bad premonition. As the two worried, suddenly, a loud shout was heard from the sky above the mansion. 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