Chapter 8

After waking up, it was already late morning. Listening to the birds chirping outside the window, breathing in the fresh air, and feeling his heart beating strongly, Lu Yao finally felt alive again.

Moreover... he wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but his vision seemed much better, and everything looked exceptionally clear.

After setting up the herbal medicine cooker, he went out into the courtyard and happened to meet the two sisters walking towards him.

Liao Qi, wearing a beautiful diamond-studded hair clip, looked in a good mood. "Lazybones, you sure can sleep~ It's already noon. Wow~ You look much better, you actually look like a person now!"

Lu Yao gave her a glare and said, "I'll take that as a compliment."

After a good night's rest, he looked much more spirited and pleasant to look at.

Liao Ya, dressed in her usual black outfit, had a quiet and beautiful face and a white, plump neck that glowed attractively in the sunlight.

She had the demeanor of a master's senior disciple and immediately asked upon seeing Lu Yao, "Junior Brother, how is your cultivation of the mind? Do you have any doubts about focusing your mind? Don't be shy, just say it."

Liao Qi also teased, "Is focusing your mind difficult~ Don't worry, it's like this."

Lu Yao scratched his head, "Well... I think I've already mastered it."

"!?" Liao Qi didn't believe it, "You must be mistaken. Focusing your mind isn't like sleeping like a dead pig all night!"

Lu Yao said, "Then let me show you, so you don't practice incorrectly."

With that, he lay on his side, cleared his mind, and emptied his thoughts in one smooth motion.

His breathing became abnormally slow and extremely even, and he looked very—still, like a sleeping baby.

Liao Ya examined her junior brother, confirmed repeatedly, and then said in surprise, "Calm mind, embrace the one... you actually entered a meditative state!?"

Liao Qi rubbed her eyes hard, finding it hard to believe, "Sister, didn't you teach him to focus his mind yesterday...!"

Focusing the mind is not easy, especially for adults with scattered thoughts. Many people spend years without success.

But this young man managed to do it in just one night, and even mastered the next step of focusing the mind—entering a meditative state—on his own!

Liao Qi quickly grabbed Lu Yao, "Junior Brother, how did you do it, teach me quickly~"

This girl could barely focus her mind, and was far from entering a meditative state, so she wasn't ashamed to ask.

Lu Yao shook his head in confusion, "I don't know either. Just close your eyes and don't think about anything."

Liao Qi: "..."

The girl wasn't satisfied, pulling on Lu Yao's arm and shaking it, "You must have a trick, teach me quickly~"

Lu Yao looked helpless, "I really don't. If I did, wouldn't I tell you?"

Liao Ya spoke up at the right moment, "Liao Qi, it won't work for you. I know the reason, and this method won't work for you."

Both of them looked at her, waiting for her to explain.

"Father often says—between life and death, there is great fear. After warriors experience life and death, their cultivation will advance rapidly."

Liao Ya's clear and gentle voice slowly sounded,

"Junior Brother fought against a terminal illness, battling pain day and night, which made his spirit incredibly strong. That's why he can break through two levels in mind cultivation."

Lu Yao nodded in agreement, this was probably the most scientific explanation.

He had fought cancer for many years, and at the most painful times, he even thought of ending his life, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, making his will extremely resilient.

Last night, while focusing his mind with the scent of a beautiful woman, he completely let go, not only overcoming his fear of death but also reigniting his fighting spirit!

Life is hard, but fear of death brings transcendence!

Liao Qi was dejected. She thought there was some secret, but it turned out she still had to practice diligently.

Liao Ya, who didn't know she was being thought of, stared at Lu Yao with wide eyes, full of admiration and awe.

She felt even more regret: If it weren't for his terminal illness, Junior Brother would definitely have a bright future!

But a thought suddenly came to her: I taught Junior Brother the mind cultivation method just to help him live a bit longer. But with his extraordinary talent, he might really turn things around and come back to life!

At this moment, the herbal medicine cooker beeped, indicating the medicine was ready.

Without a word, the three of them drank the herbal medicine to their hearts' content.

Liao Qi lay on the bed in a spread-eagle position, feeling content, "So refreshing! If I had been eating this earlier, I might have already cultivated my organs~ Junior Brother, it's great to have you around!"

Liao Ya closed her eyes to meditate for a while, then opened them and said, "You've taken so much herbal medicine, you need to practice even harder. Don't just lie there, go practice your punches!"

"I already practiced this morning~" Liao Qi whined, refusing to get up.

Liao Ya went over and slapped her sister's big bottom a few times, "You ate breakfast this morning, why are you eating again at noon!"

Seeing the Q-elastic waves, Lu Yao nodded to himself, "The sisters' waist and hip curves are truly perfect!"

The mind cultivation method plus the herbal medicine made him feel a surge of worldly desires after just one night.

Feeling the hot medicinal power in his body, Lu Yao asked, "Senior Sister, I feel incredibly good now. If I take herbal medicine every day, along with the mind cultivation method and your acupuncture, can it cure my illness?"

Liao Ya's heart sank. She didn't answer immediately but instead placed her hand on his chest, sending a warm current through his body.

Lu Yao knew this was the inner breath of a warrior who had cultivated their organs, which could help with a physical examination, so he waited patiently.

Soon, Liao Ya opened her eyes and said regretfully, "It still can't cure the root cause; your vitality is still rapidly declining. It seems your illness can only be cured if you cultivate the martial arts to the 'Blood Change' stage."

Lu Yao couldn't help but feel discouraged. Martial arts cultivation can be summarized in three words—bitter, tiring, and painful.

He was so weak that even the basic tendon cultivation was a luxury. How could he possibly reach the Blood Change stage?

But he had endured many hardships and quickly regained his spirit: "No problem, I'm already fighting for my life. I won't give up so easily!"

"Very well said!" Liao Ya was highly appreciative, "A martial artist should be like this! Unafraid of difficulties, resilient and tenacious. Only then can one reach the peak of martial arts!"

"Junior Brother, you have a talent for mind cultivation, which has a strong promoting and auxiliary effect on martial arts. It might not be impossible for you to reach the Blood Change stage. Don't lose your fighting spirit!"

Lu Yao nodded heavily.

The next moment, Liao Ya continued to slap her sister's lying body, urging, "Why are you still lying there? Go practice your punches!"

"I'm so comfortable, I don't want to move." Liao Qi remained lying there, the hot medicinal power making her feel like she was drunk, floating and carefree.

Liao Ya was both amused and exasperated. Her sister was incredibly smart and talented but was lazy and afraid of pain, so she had to constantly urge her.

At this moment, Lu Yao suddenly said, "I want to go out, let Liao Qi accompany me."

"Sure, sure, I'll go with you~" Liao Qi immediately perked up, eager to go shopping, and sprang up.

Senior Sister Liao glared at her sister and instructed Lu Yao,

"Junior Brother~ After entering a meditative state in mind cultivation, the biggest change is the concentration of your spirit and the enhancement of your senses! Adapt and stabilize for two days, then I'll teach you the next step."

"I see, no wonder the world seems much clearer."

Just as Lu Yao finished speaking, he was pulled away by the eager Liao Qi, who ran out with him.