chapter 30: one should fully devote oneself to the great cause of Martial Arts.

Li Xuan was pondering whether to compose a few more verses of the Qi-Blood Realm cultivation technique to replace the four, allowing Xu Yan to deduce and perceive from them.

"It would connect with the Qi-Blood Realm, thus facilitating the disciple's ability to make deductions and attain enlightenment."

However, he had already passed on the four verses of the cultivation technique. Should he find a reason to tell Xu Yan that these verses were unsuitable for him and therefore change the technique?

If so, wouldn't it seem that he, as a hidden master, was lacking in his grasp of his disciple's talent?

"Should I wait a bit longer? If Xu Yan can't make deductions or perceive the true essence of Martial Arts within it and comes to seek my guidance, should I then provide him with a new cultivation technique?

"However, would that shake the disciple's belief?"

Li Xuan sighed inwardly. This disciple was truly difficult to teach.

Suddenly,

a faint golden light emerged in his mind.

"Your disciple has perceived the cultivation techniques you devised and has deduced the true essence of Martial Arts. You have acquired the Qi-Blood Realm cultivation technique, and your strength has increased..."

That moment,

the Qi-Blood Realm cultivation technique appeared in Li Xuan's mind, and his own Qi-Blood instantly doubled.

"Hiss!"

Li Xuan's eyes widened with excitement, "Silly disciple, how could he deduce the true essence of Martial Arts? This Qi-Blood Realm cultivation technique isn't unrelated to the techniques, but they are worlds apart...

"What kind of brain does he have, to deduce and comprehend these Martial Arts truths and cultivation techniques?"

There's no denying it.

This disciple was truly exceptional.

Golden Finger responded a second time, further enhancing his strength.

However, after the feedback from Golden Finger, it disappeared again, as if it never existed.

"It seems that Golden Finger only appears when my disciple successfully cultivates the techniques I fabricate."

Li Xuan pondered thoughtfully.

Of course, whether there are other aspects of Golden Finger to be explored remains to be discovered.

For the moment, teaching Xu Yan well, allowing him to continue enhancing his strength and pursuing arduous cultivation, was the priority.

...

"Disciple, you have managed to perceive the techniques in such a short time, which is commendable. Remain humble and diligent in your cultivation."

Li Xuan walked towards Xu Yan with a leisurely pace, speaking with a hint of satisfaction as if seeing through his disciple at a glance.

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Yan marveled inwardly, "Master has such insightful vision; he realized I had perceived the techniques at just a glance!"

"Disciple, is your heart steadfast in Martial Arts?"

Li Xuan asked seriously.

"Master, your disciple's heart is as steadfast as a rock!"

Xu Yan replied with unwavering resolve.

"Do you entertain thoughts of women?"

"Disciple has no thoughts of women in his heart!"

"Good! Very good! With such a heart for Martial Arts, you are sure to reach the pinnacle of Martial Arts one day!"

Li Xuan replied joyfully.

A good disciple should immerse himself entirely in the martial path and not be distracted by thoughts of women, for only the martial path is the true way!

I am counting on you!

Li Xuan felt very reassured by his disciple's dedication to Martial Arts.

Since perceiving the Qi-Blood Realm techniques, Xu Yan's strength was increasing daily, albeit still far from the great achievement of the Qi-Blood Hundred Zhang Realm.

Yet in just a half-month, Xu Yan's Qi-Blood had already reached ten Zhang!

"Master, I have been away from home for a long time and would like to visit my parents."

That day, Xu Yan thought about how long he had been away from home and how worried his parents must be, so he spoke respectfully.

"Alright, go ahead."

Li Xuan nodded.

Yet, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly; having traveled to this world a long time ago, he had never left the little village. It seemed about time to leave this desolate place.

To experience the customs and relationships of this world.

To see the scenery of Qi Country and appreciate the elegance of Qi Country's martial arts world while checking if the martial power was as low as Xu Yan had described.

As a novice in the Qi-Blood Realm, Xu Yan could breath down a top-notch martial artist; wouldn't he, who had achieved great mastery in the Qi-Blood Realm, be able to kill with just a glance?

Was the martial strength of this world truly so shockingly low?

Li Xuan remembered Xu Yan fighting the flame-maned wolf; by that account, the martial power of this world shouldn't be so weak.

Perhaps there were secrets that even someone with Xu Yan's background could not access?

After watching Xu Yan leave, Li Xuan walked back leisurely with his hands behind his back.

The next time Xu Yan returned, it would be time to leave this place; after all, moving was laborious work best left to disciples.

In recent days in Prefecture City of Donghe, the hot topic in tea houses and inns has been about the Xu Family, the wealthiest family, having their goods hijacked by bandits.

"Where did these bandits come from to dare rob from Xu Family's cargo?"

"The Xu Family's foolish son just got his engagement dissolved by the Grand General. The Xu Family's prestige has plummeted; perhaps that's why they were targeted?"

"Even though the foolish son at the Xu's got his engagement canceled by the General's residence, the Xu Family's support still includes the current Imperial Ministry of Civil Affairs' Vice Minister."

In private, influential figures of Prefecture City were discussing this matter.

In the Xu Family's guest hall, Xu Junhe, with a solemn expression, sat at the head and looked at the crowd below before speaking, "Where did these bandits come from? This batch of goods must be delivered as scheduled, otherwise, we will face triple the compensation."

"Chief Chen, Master Wang, the two of you will personally escort the cargo to Jin'an this time to ensure its safe and timely delivery."

Xu Junhe looked towards two robust men below.

"Shopkeeper, rest assured, we will deliver the goods on schedule. As for the bandits, we have our strategies to cope with them."

Chief Chen bowed.

Xu Junhe nodded and, after making arrangements, dismissed everyone.

Chief Chen was the chief escort of the biggest escort agency in Prefecture City, which was secretly controlled by Xu Junhe; Master Wang was the head of the biggest martial arts school, also secretly under Xu Junhe's control.

Both were top-notch martial artists with developed inner strength.

With these two in charge, the cargo should be securely delivered on time.

However, thinking of the client for this batch of goods, Xu Junhe had some misgivings.

As the richest man of Prefecture City, and as someone who had managed to marry the favored daughter of the former Prefecture governor, now the Imperial Ministry of Civil Affairs' Vice Minister, he was no ordinary person.

The fact that bandits had hijacked this batch of goods, and his failure to garner support from the Prefecture's Grand General, immediately made him realize he was being targeted.

And this force targeting him was coming from Qi Country's capital, Jin'an!

Realizing the dire situation, he decisively used his two major forces to ensure safe delivery of goods, leaving no opportunity for his enemies to exploit.

"I hope it's not as I fear."

Xu Junhe sighed internally.

Returning to the back yard, Madam Xu, looking worried, said, "Husband, Yan'er has been away for a long time; could something have happened to him?"

"Madam, don't worry, Yan'er will be fine."

Xu Junhe felt a headache coming on; that foolish son of his was always causing trouble. It had been three months with no word from him.

What worried him most was the possibility that his foolish son had been taken hostage; that would be truly fatal!

While Xu Junhe worried about his foolish son, Xu Yan was riding his horse on the official road, returning to Prefecture City.

"The Xu's foolish son? Hey, found you!"

A sinister voice suddenly rang out as two figures blocked Xu Yan's horse.

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