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Chapter 13:
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Chapter 13: Understanding the Technique
Xu Yan was invigorated after comprehending the technique.
"I mustn't rush. I can quickly understand the next technique as well. It's time to cook now. Relax, calm the mind, and immerse myself completely in cooking."
"Discard distractions from cultivation and focus on the present!"
Xu Yan concluded his practice, feeling light and spirited, displaying a completely different demeanor.
At this moment, he felt relaxed and content, with a sense of openness and cheerfulness.
"Master's words and actions are profound. I've finally understood the true meaning of 'With a heart devoid of women, cultivation is divine.'"
"I've been a bit slow."
Xu Yan couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
...
Li Xuan looked slightly puzzled.
Why did his foolish disciple seem so happy today?
He was walking lightly, looking content, his whole demeanor full of vitality, no longer the usual low and respectful attitude, but rather like a youth full of vigor.
"Could it be that he feels he's made progress in his cultivation? Sensing qi and blood?"
"That's impossible. I made it up. How could he really sense Qi and blood?"
"Anyway, if he can relax and feel comfortable, it's not bad. I don't have to worry about him being pent up and having a breakdown one day."
With this in mind, Li Xuan felt he should encourage his foolish disciple to relax more and have a better mindset, so he wouldn't end up mentally strained from fruitless cultivation.
During dinner, Li Xuan spoke up, " Your current state is good. Keep it up, and you will achieve something!"
"Yes, Master, I understand!"
Excited to receive his master's approval, Xu Yan was thrilled that his insights were correct!
Unfortunately, he was too dim-witted.
It wasn't until now that he finally understood his master's profound intentions.
"Hmm!"
Li Xuan nodded, thinking his foolish disciple was very obedient, which was good!
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Two days later.
In Xu Yan's mind, enlightenment struck again, and he instantly comprehended the true meaning of another technique!
"I understand!"
"The technique 'let qi and blood forge the body like a dragon' means condensing qi and blood like a dragon, wrapping around the body and bones, constantly circulating, which can break through and refine the bones into golden bones!"
In that instant, Xu Yan understood the Golden Bones Refinement Technique.
"'Observe true intent with a clear mind, let Qi and blood forge the body like a dragon.' That's it!"
"Qi and blood are nurtured in the bones, refined into the marrow, and then the dragon of Qi and blood wraps around the bones, integrating internally and externally. This way, the bones can be further refined."
"And then, refine golden bones."
Excited, Xu Yan clenched his fists. "Indeed, it requires reconsideration and reassessment. Even if Masters had pointed it out, I wouldn't have been able to refine or break through without comprehending the intent."
"Only through self-realization in the technique can one grasp its true meaning!"
Taking a deep breath, with Qi and blood surging, Xu Yan began bone refinement.
Concentrating his mind, he entered a state of absorption, carefully observing the flow of Qi and blood, finding irregularities and flaws.
"The second rib, not refined enough; flaws in the left hand joint; weaknesses in both knees..."
As he observed his Qi and blood, Xu Yan quickly discovered the lack of consistency in bone refinement.
Although he had achieved flawless Copper bones, there were still some weaker areas in his skeletal structure.
So, Xu Yan began refining once again, refining his entire skeletal structure into one without weaknesses.
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Three days later.
Xu Yan finally completed the true refinement of his Copper bones, his entire body perfectly balanced without any weaknesses or inconsistencies.
"I am now truly at the pinnacle of Copper bones!"
"Next, it's time to refine golden bones. I have already comprehended the method of refining golden bones, so I am sure I can do it!"
"One month is all I have. At the latest, I must refine golden bones within one month!"
"After bone refinement comes organ refinement. I must achieve it within a year, or else my talent will be too poor. How can I be worthy of being Master's disciple?"
Xu Yan's gaze was firm.
Years pass quickly. Refining the organs would certainly be slower than refining the bones.
Master said that at the initial stage of organ refinement, one must be careful not to harm one's own organs.
In addition, weak organs would take longer to refine.
'I must seize the time to refine golden bones. Only then can I catch up with the one-year deadline for entering the cultivation path.'
Moreover, Xu Yan felt a sense of determination. Master gave him a year, but he couldn't wait a year to enter the cultivation path!
'The earlier, the better, naturally. Master will also be happier!'
Xu Yan continued to refine his bones, with his Qi and blood turning into wisps of mist-like substance, continuously permeating his bones. It was slow, and the quantity of Qi and blood was also small, but this was only the beginning.
As Qi and blood slowly infiltrated his bones, the long-lost itching sensation returned.
Xu Yan gritted his teeth, remained silent, and kept his gaze firm.
Finally, his entire skeletal structure was infused with a wisp of Qi and blood, slowly seeping into the marrow.
"It's time to begin!"
Xu Yan took a deep breath, and his qi and blood surged throughout his body, transforming into giant dragons, coiling around his skeletal structure. The qi and blood vibrated, constantly compressing the bones, rubbing against them.
Meanwhile, the Qi and blood permeating the bones continued to flow in, nourishing the bones. With internal and external fusion, Xu Yan finally noticed changes in his previously stagnant bone refinement.
As refinement progressed, a faint golden color appeared on the bones.
Golden bones!
After persevering for only half an hour, Xu Yan felt he had reached his limit.
So he stopped.
At this moment, he only felt hungry.
"The consumption of refining golden bones is unexpectedly huge!"
Xu Yan was surprised.
"The efficacy of those medicinal supplements is not enough. Unless it's Thousand Year Ginseng or Nine-Leaf Spirit Grass..."
However, both Thousand Year Ginseng and Nine-Leaf Spirit Grass were already consumed.
"I only slightly exceeded the limit of Copper bones, and I haven't even completed the first refinement of golden bones, yet I've already increased so much in strength."
"If my golden bones become complete, how much more powerful will I be?"
Feeling the improvement in himself, Xu Yan was deeply shaken.
The techniques Master imparted were truly incredibly powerful and profound.
"Master said that golden bones must undergo nine transformations of qi and blood. I haven't even completed one yet. The strength of my bones has increased by at least thirty percent. If I complete one transformation of qi and blood..."
Xu Yan dared not imagine how powerful he would become.
Golden bones buried underground for thousands of years do not decay and remain golden, even harder than steel.
This demonstrates the immense strength of golden bones.
"But each transformation of Qi and blood will surely be more difficult than the previous one. Without precious medicines, how can I complete them quickly?"
"It's time to return home and find precious herbs. There's no time to lose!"
Feeling that his talent was not as good as the ancient geniuses, Xu Yan realized that he would need precious herbs to quickly complete bone refinement if he wanted to enter the path of cultivation within a year.
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Looking at the sumptuous meal on the table, Li Xuan knew his foolish disciple was going home again.
'I should remind him to keep a low profile and not reveal himself... My foolish disciple is obedient. After reminding him, there shouldn't be any problems.'
'As soon as the year is up, he will be free.'
'The ferocious beasts in the Devil Forest must also be dealt with. My foolish disciple is lucky. He hasn't encountered any danger on his trips back and forth!'
Li Xuan sighed in his heart. His luck was not good. The first time he left the village with a group, he was the only one who escaped back.
After that, he dared not take risks or gamble with his life to pass through the Devil Forest safely.
(End of Chapter 13)
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Translated by Evil Duke.
Translated by Evil Duke.