Chapter 6

Returning to the Changqing Palace.

Several hearts were slightly uneasy.

They had caused trouble and offended the eunuchs of the Kunning Palace. Although Lord Li had protected them just now, who knew if he would settle accounts later?

Lord Li glanced at them, immediately seeing through their thoughts, and said with a smile, "You have brought honor to our household. I am delighted and would never punish you."

He paused and continued, "However, the palace is full of experts. You are just beginners. If you provoke someone you shouldn't, you had better hope to win as you did today."

"Otherwise, I won't care about your life or death."

His words implied that he wouldn't question the reasons, only the results. Winning would make everything easy, but losing would mean accepting your fate!

"Yes, Lord Li!"

Yang Fan and the others were immediately alert, understanding the meaning behind Lord Li's words.

The palace is like a hunting ground.

Whether you become prey or a hunter depends on your choice.

Of course, Lord Li, who was skilled in managing subordinates, would not disappoint his people. After warning them, he naturally had substantial rewards.

"This time, you have embarrassed Lord Huang and brought honor to me. I will not fail to reward you."

Lord Li flipped his hand, and four light yellow pills appeared in his palm, each as large as a longan, with a fragrant aroma that invigorated the spirit just by smelling it.

"These four Qi and Blood Pills are your reward!"

With a flick of his hand, the four pills shot into the mouths of Yang Fan and the others.

"Ah!"

Yang Fan involuntarily swallowed the pill and immediately felt a fiery line slide down his throat into his stomach, instantly exploding into countless flames that spread throughout his body, releasing intense heat.

"Still not using your skills to resolve the drug's power!"

Lord Li barked.

Yang Fan and the others also reacted, quickly starting to practice the three techniques of the Wild Ox.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Yang Fan felt the drug's power like a surging tide, threatening to burst his body. He could only practice the three techniques repeatedly to dissipate the drug's power.

It was clearly visible that with each repetition, Yang Fan's originally slender body gradually developed muscle, with muscle fibers intertwining like ropes, resembling python patterns.

Indeed, it lived up to the reputation of a martial secret drug!

Under the influence of the drug, the sound of blood flowing in the veins could be faintly heard.

Each flow seemed to bring strength.

Noticing this, Yang Fan subconsciously tried to control the flow of blood. Perhaps due to his strong will from two lifetimes, he managed to initially control the flow of qi and blood in his body!

At the same time, he intuitively changed the rhythm of practicing the three techniques of the Wild Ox.

Fast and slow, sometimes fast, sometimes slow.

For a moment, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

The drug's power, which was about to cool down, began to burst again!

"Hmm?"

Even Lord Li, sitting in front of him, sat up straight, showing a look of surprise.

He seemed to have not expected such a change in Yang Fan.

After all, martial cultivation is about refining the body and qi and blood.

After the cultivation of qi and blood is complete, the next step is to change the blood. Each change in blood is a significant transformation. After completing nine changes in blood, one can begin the cultivation of the five major heavenly gates!

The prerequisite for changing the blood is to control the flow of qi and blood in the body!

Just this point alone has blocked countless people.

"My luck seems to be quite good."

Lord Li smiled broadly.

A mere small eunuch with mediocre bones and roots had managed to control his qi and blood so quickly. Even though it was just an initial control, it surpassed the majority of new practitioners!

How could Lord Li not be delighted?

At this moment, Xiao Lianzi and the others had already stopped practicing. When they saw Yang Fan still immersed in practice, with heat still rising around him, they couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Xiao Lianzi's gaze quickly swept over Lord Li and Yang Fan, and he slightly pursed his lips.

Xiao Lingzi's eyes flashed with a hint of gloom.

As for Xiao Zhuzi, he didn't have so many thoughts. Seeing Yang Fan deeply engaged in practice, with the green muscles on his arms and thighs occasionally twitching, his eyes were shining.

"Xiao Fanzi is really strong!"

Yang Fan was unaware of what was happening outside and continued to practice.

Having initially controlled his qi and blood, he felt an overwhelming surge of heat throughout his body. Under the influence of the drug, he clearly felt his strength increase.

This improvement was comprehensive.

Strength, speed, agility, and even reaction time!

He vaguely felt that in this state, even if he faced the eunuchs of the Kunning Palace again, he could defeat them with his own strength!

After a moment, Yang Fan took a long breath, stopped his practice, and stood steadily in the center. When he opened his eyes, he noticed that everyone was looking at him, and he instinctively felt alarmed.

Did I expose something?

No, I didn't show any special features!

Was it because of some new change during the practice due to the stimulation of qi and blood?

Although he was anxious inside, he remained calm on the surface.

Fortunately, Lord Li spoke up in time: "Alright, since you have finished practicing, go and clean up and wash. We will go to see Lady Chen in a while."

After saying this, he waved his hand, signaling the four of them to leave.

Yang Fan sighed with relief and, as he walked, looked at Xiao Zhuzi's honest face and asked, "What happened just now?"

Before Xiao Zhuzi could speak, Xiao Lianzi interjected, "Xiao Fanzi, I didn't expect you to have such talent in martial arts. We might have to rely on you in the future."

"What do you mean?"

Yang Fan frowned, becoming even more confused.

"Lord Li said you have a spiritual nature and have already initially controlled your qi and blood, with the potential to complete your first blood change and enter the true path of martial arts in a short time."

Xiao Zhuzi scratched his head and explained the reason.

"Control qi and blood."

Yang Fan suddenly understood.

It seems that his unintentional change in the flow of qi and blood, which he controlled, was noticed by Lord Li. However, what is a blood change?

He looked at Xiao Lianzi.

Xiao Lianzi said sourly, "This first blood change is not simple..."

He was about to explain but was interrupted by Xiao Lingzi.

"Alright, don't talk anymore. We still have to see Lady Chen. Don't keep the noble lady waiting!"

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Yang Fan and the others frowned slightly.

The four of them quickly fetched water, washed up, and changed into the new clothes of the Changqing Palace, which had the palace's exclusive mark. They then walked out.

Lord Li, with his hands behind his back, led the four of them into the main hall.

After reporting, they were led into the inner court.

Entering the inner court again, Yang Fan was very cautious. The lesson from last time made him alert, so he slightly bowed his body, raised his buttocks, and added an extra layer of caution.

In Lord Li's eyes, this was a sign of Xiao Fanzi's utmost respect.

At this moment, Lady Chen was sitting in front of a mirror, with several palace maids combing her long hair and putting on her head ornaments. Her alluring back and white swan-like neck made her even more enchanting.

"Pay respects to Lady Chen."

Yang Fan and the others greeted her under Lord Li's lead.

"Stand up."

Lady Chen still faced away from them and casually replied, "Lord Li, how is the matter you were instructed to handle?"

Lord Li bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant has already selected several attendants for you. From now on, you can entrust trivial matters to them."

As he spoke, he introduced Yang Fan and the others.

Only then did Lady Chen turn around. Her exquisite and beautiful face showed no expression, and she calmly scanned the four of them.

"I trust Lord Li's selection. From now on, the four of you will serve me."

"Yes, Lady Chen."

The four of them were delighted.

With Lady Chen's personal recognition, they were finally truly free from the confinement of the prison.

Although it was just a step from a common laborer eunuch to an attendant of the Changqing Palace, the leap was not simple.

After all, the prison was the lowest level, and almost anyone could step on you. You had to handle all the dirty and tiring work, and you might make a mistake at any time.

Therefore, getting out of that place of trouble as soon as possible was definitely the right choice.