Chapter 19

In his previous life on Earth, Xiaoran was extremely cautious, often missing out on things he wanted to do for various reasons. He spent his days doing things he didn't even like, and he could say he never truly felt happy for a single day!

Since he had a second chance at life, he no longer wanted to live that way. In this life, he wanted to practice martial arts happily, doing things straightforwardly without detours, and focusing directly on the core.

Since Lan Bofu was causing trouble for him, there was no problem with him seeking out Lan Bofu!

Lan Bofu heard Xiaoran's challenge and coldly snorted, stepping out from the shadows of the room.

In this world, martial arts were highly esteemed, and if someone challenged you face-to-face, very few would avoid the fight.

Lan Bofu raised his voice and said, "Xiaoran, you piece of trash, you dare to challenge me? To be honest, I broke through to the Qi Cultivation stage three months ago. Although I can't compare to a genius like my sister, I'm not someone you, a coward, can challenge!"

"I accept your challenge. We'll meet at the arena in five days."

Xiaoran's heart sank. According to his knowledge, Lan Bofu was only at the third level of Body Strengthening, but he didn't know that he had secretly broken through to the Qi Cultivation stage.

This wasn't like the martial artists in the wuxia world who could be considered amateurs. Lan Bofu had received the most systematic training in this world and was a genuine, orthodox martial artist.

However, Xiaoran was not afraid: "Then we'll meet in five days!"

He didn't understand why Lan Bofu would suddenly cause trouble for him. The marriage arrangement between the two families had fallen through, so he should have no further connection with them. There was no need to use such low tactics to smear him! Anyway, he was already seen as dog shit by others!

But he didn't want to bother with these things!

Then Xiaoran said to those who were causing trouble, "Since your leader has spoken, you should go where you need to. If you come to cause trouble again, don't blame the Xiao family for being unfriendly!"

The few people looked at each other, surprised that this rumored coward could handle things so decisively and without any fuss.

They slunk away, and Xiaoran didn't let anyone make things difficult for them!

Xiaoran patted the shoulder of the shop assistant, thought for a moment, and didn't know what to say, only saying, "Do your job well!"

After saying that, he went straight back to the mansion. He had to face a Level 1 Qi Cultivation opponent in five days, so he needed to prepare carefully!

...

Xiao family.

Xiaoran had just entered the door when he met Xiao Dabao and his old companion, Xiao Quan. Seeing Xiaoran return, Xiao Dabao forced a smile on his gloomy face: "Ah Ran is back. How was your training? Hmm, you actually..."

Xiao Dabao was also a Level 3 Body Strengthening martial artist. Although he wasn't very skilled in the main world, if placed in the world of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," even a Level 4 Qi Cultivation Wang Chongyang wouldn't be his match!

So his eyesight was certainly not bad, and he immediately saw Xiaoran's progress!

Xiaoran smiled and said, "I told you I had no connection with the martial arts hall. Why did I break through two levels after leaving the hall!?

If you went to the medicine hall, there's no need to go. I've already resolved the matter!"

Xiao Dabao's eyes squinted into slits, like a fat meat bun, and he pulled Xiaoran's hand happily, saying, "Who dares to call my son a piece of trash? Who has ever seen someone break through two levels in four months..."

Then Xiao Dabao remembered something and looked at Xiaoran suspiciously: "You said you resolved the matter at the medicine hall? How did you resolve it?"

Xiaoran said, "I've challenged Lan Bofu to a duel in five days."

"Lan Bofu? It turns out this kid is the one causing trouble... What does the Lan family mean by this? Do they think I, Xiao Dabao, am easy to bully!

Just because they have a daughter who entered the Golden Light Sect..."

Xiao Dabao was extremely angry, but his tone was somewhat helpless. With a Lan Yan'er who had entered the Golden Light Sect, he really couldn't afford to offend her. But he suddenly remembered something, slapped his thigh, and called out, "Son!

You're too rash. I know that kid broke through to the Qi Cultivation stage three months ago.

Although you have a sudden burst of potential and are a genius, you haven't even started Qi Cultivation yet, and your blood and qi are not yet stable. Your essence is too weak, and you can't start Qi Cultivation yet!

But a gentleman can endure what others cannot. This time, let's just endure it and not go!

Even if people say a few things, what does it matter!"

Xiaoran wasn't concerned about what others might say, but he was very enthusiastic about this challenge, saying, "Dad, we can't do that!

I don't necessarily have to lose. I know the gap between Body Strengthening and Qi Cultivation, and I'm not acting recklessly."

After saying that, he went back to his room.

He wasn't particularly close to Xiao Dabao, and it took a lot of effort just to call him "dad," but he didn't want Xiao Dabao to meddle in his affairs! Seeing Xiaoran become so strong-willed, Xiao Dabao muttered, "This kid, he used to be obedient, but his character was a bit weak.

After narrowly escaping death last time, his character has become stronger.

Although it's a good thing, I'm a bit annoyed. Is this the rebellious phase...

It's truly a parent's烦恼...

Xiao Quan, go and find out if anyone is betting on the young master's duel. Who is setting the odds? Bet 200,000 gold for me."

Xiao Quan, an old servant loyal to Xiao Dabao, frowned and said, "Sir, 200,000 gold is no small amount. What if the young master loses..."

Xiao Dabao raised an eyebrow: "I want you to bet on the young master losing!

This way, even if the young master loses, we'll still make a profit, and it might make him feel better!" Clearly, he didn't have much faith in Xiaoran.

"Sir... When the young master loses, he might not be happy at all!"

"Talk any more, and I'll make you clean the toilets for a year! By the way, quickly invite Elder Wang over. I'm going to spend a lot of money this time!"

Xiao Quan stared at Xiao Dabao in shock, thinking to himself, "No wonder others are lords, and I'm just a servant!

But if the young master finds out that the lord bet on him losing to make him happy, I wonder what he would think!"

...

Xiaoran returned to his room and began to organize his thoughts, thinking about the duel in five days.

As long as there was no deep-seated grudge and no life-or-death contract was signed, the two sides rarely fought to the death. After all, the human race values martial arts but doesn't like seeking death.

In a small city like Golden Light City, there are dozens of duels every day. If someone died in every duel, there wouldn't be so many people enthusiastic about duels.

After all, the human race is a large race, and people's lives are still quite good. Life is so beautiful, how could anyone bear to give it up!

However, Xiaoran had some experience with life-or-death battles. He wasn't afraid of a real fight.

He thought about the battle in five days.

Lan Bofu was only at the first level of Qi Cultivation, and his true qi couldn't be released externally. But he could use objects to transmit force, transmitting true qi through the sword!

If he used a better sword that could amplify true qi, it would be even harder to deal with!

His main strengths were the Nine Swords of Dugu and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Without true qi, to resist true qi, he had to rely on breaking the opponent's momentum!

But breaking the momentum was the most difficult move in the Nine Swords of Dugu, focusing on attacking the opponent's weaknesses.

However, attacking the weaknesses in the flow of true qi was much harder than seeing the weaknesses in the moves.

In the Jin Yong world, although the internal arts varied, the main acupoints for channeling qi were concentrated in a few areas, and the acupoints of each person didn't differ much, making it easier to grasp the patterns of qi flow.

Xiaoran frowned and muttered, "But here, the acupoints are different after condensing different spirit points, making it hard to find any patterns in the flow of qi.

So, how can I find the weaknesses in the flow of his true qi..."

At that moment, a voice sounded behind him: "If your opponent is only at the first level of Qi Cultivation, his true qi can't leave his body. He can only attack you when he makes contact.

True qi can only circulate in the small cycle, not through the Ren and Du meridians, making it hard to form a coherent force, creating many weaknesses!

But you haven't condensed the eye acupoint and have no eye techniques, so it's almost impossible to see the weaknesses!

However, I think your approach might be a bit off. The strength of the first level of Qi Cultivation over Body Strengthening isn't just about having true qi in the body!

It's also about the many incredible uses of true qi!"