Chapter 54

Lu Qing originally intended to practice the Four Directions Blade Technique to a small success in one go.Unexpectedly, his wooden blade broke, leaving him somewhat disappointed.

As for achieving great success or perfection in the future, he didn't dare to think about it for now.

That realm could only be touched by experts at the Tendons and Bones Realm or above, not something a mere Qi and Blood Realm cultivator like him could hope for.

Although he understood the key points and insights of the blade technique in his mind, he dared not attempt them.

The extreme force exertion method was something his current body couldn't withstand.

Only those at the Tendons and Bones Realm or above could recklessly push their bodies to such limits.

In fact, with Lu Qing's current entry-level Qi and Blood Realm, it was unlikely he could achieve even a small success in the Four Directions Blade Technique.

His qi and blood weren't sufficient to sustain so many consecutive bursts.

Realizing this, Lu Qing's somewhat heated mind from the excitement of practicing the blade technique cooled down.

He glanced at the wooden blade in his hand, shook his head, and tossed it into the woodpile under the eaves before turning back inside.

The next morning, after preparing breakfast, Lu Qing practiced several sets of Health Nourishing Boxing, regulating his breath and fully invigorating his qi and blood.

Then he took out a snow-white porcelain bottle, poured out a pill, swallowed it, and continued practicing to absorb the medicinal power.

According to his master's instructions, it was best to take one Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pill per day.

Any more, and the body couldn't immediately digest all the medicinal power, causing unnecessary waste.

The century-old ginseng from the black little beast had been refined into twenty Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pills, enough for Lu Qing to use for more than half a month.

After consuming all twenty pills, he would undoubtedly make significant progress in the Qi and Blood Realm.

As for the ginseng the black little beast brought last night, Lu Qing planned to use it after finishing the current bottle of Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pills.

The medicinal power of the Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pill was much gentler compared to the Golden Loach tonic from yesterday.

After practicing Health Nourishing Boxing for a while, slowly absorbing and refining the medicinal power, Lu Qing finished his practice.

Feeling the increased vigor in his qi and blood, he was overjoyed.

He then went to wake up Xiao Yan, who was still lying in bed, for breakfast.

"Xiao Yan, have you grown taller?" 

While helping the little one wash her face and brush her teeth, Lu Qing noticed her sleeves were a bit short and couldn't help but ask.

"Really, brother?"

Originally still a bit drowsy, Xiao Yan suddenly woke up.

"Let me measure."

Lu Qing wiped her face and had her stand at the threshold to measure her height.

After measuring, he found that she had indeed grown a bit taller.

"You have grown taller. Look, this was the mark we made last time, and this is the new mark."

Lu Qing pointed at the marks on the door.

Every time he measured Xiao Yan's height, he would carve a mark, and this new mark was indeed higher than the previous one.

"I really have grown taller!"

Xiao Yan looked up at the marks with a face full of happiness.

Lu Qing rubbed her head.

Not only had she grown taller, but her health had also improved a lot.

Her hair was no longer dry and yellow, her complexion was rosy, much better than when he first woke up.

"Alright, let's go inside and eat. If you eat well, you'll grow even taller soon."

Seeing Xiao Yan still smiling foolishly at the marks on the door, Lu Qing smiled and urged her.

As a result, the little one ate half a bowl more during breakfast.

After breakfast, Lu Qing took Xiao Yan to the Halfway House to greet and study with their master.

Lu Qing didn't tell the old doctor that he had already started practicing the Four Directions Blade Technique.

Everything should have a limit. His rapid mastery of the Health Nourishing Boxing overnight had already shocked his master.

At that time, he could still use the excuse of sudden enlightenment.

But he couldn't always be suddenly enlightened, or it would be too astonishing.

So Lu Qing decided to keep a low profile and keep it a secret for now.

That morning, nothing special happened.

The old doctor started formally teaching Lu Qing some medical principles and knowledge about drying and storing medicinal herbs.

Soon, the morning passed.

After finishing his studies, Lu Qing left Xiao Yan at the Halfway House and found an excuse to go out, saying he wanted to buy some things at the Grand Bazaar.

Now that Lu Qing was a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist, and a clever one at that, the old doctor naturally had no worries about him.

Hearing that he wanted to buy things, he immediately agreed.

Leaving the Halfway House, Lu Qing went home, took some silver, put on a large bamboo basket, tied a red string around the sacred tree at the village entrance, and headed straight for the Grand Bazaar.

Soon, Lu Qing's figure appeared at the Grand Bazaar.

Seeing the bustling crowd, he smiled.

Yes, today was market day at the Grand Bazaar.

Since his last grand shopping trip here with Brother Wang Da'an, Lu Qing hadn't returned.

He knew his performance during that trip had been quite eye-catching.

To avoid drawing attention, he simply didn't come back.

Now that he had become a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist with some self-defense ability, and the food at home was nearly gone, he decided to replenish supplies.

However, his purpose today was not just to buy daily necessities but something more important.

Walking around the Grand Bazaar, Lu Qing soon found his target, Master Ma.

He was about to greet him but stopped and stepped aside.

Because he saw someone beside Master Ma.

A young man in luxurious clothing, with an arrogant expression.

Behind him were several sturdy, imposing men, clearly not to be trifled with.

Especially since Lu Qing noticed that the previously domineering Master Ma was now ingratiating himself with the young man.

He decided to observe quietly and see what was happening.

Seeing Master Ma and his group approaching, Lu Qing quietly hid, lowering his presence and listening carefully.

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After entering the Qi and Blood Realm, he knew that martial artists were very sensitive to others' scrutiny.

Using his abilities might alert them, causing trouble.

So he only planned to listen and see if he could gather any useful information.

Fortunately, the arrogant young man didn't bother to lower his voice.

"Ma Gu, your place is really shabby, just like the alleys where beggars sleep in the west of the city, filthy and stinking."

Walking through the Grand Bazaar, the young man in luxurious clothing looked disgusted.

"Young Master Wei, you are of noble birth and naturally not accustomed to my rural place. I beg your pardon."

Ma Gu bent slightly, his face full of humility.

"If it weren't for my need to enter the mountains to find a good birthday gift for my father and having no other place to stay, I would never come here. It's really disgusting!"

The young man nearly gagged at the sight of the pork offal being sold in the market.

How could there be people selling such lowly meat in this place?