Chapter 30: Devote Yourself Entirely to the Martial Path

Li Xuan was pondering whether to compose two more verses of the Qi and Blood Realm cultivation technique to replace the original four, so that Xu Yan could deduce and comprehend them.

"By connecting with the Qi and Blood Realm, this will make it easier for my disciple to deduce and understand."

However, the four verses had already been passed on. Would he have to find a reason to tell Xu Yan that these verses were unsuitable for him, and thus replace them with a new set?

If so, wouldn't it make him, this reclusive master, seem inadequate in assessing his disciple's talent?

"Perhaps I should wait. If Xu Yan can't deduce the martial path's true meaning, and comes to me for guidance, I'll give him new verses then."

"But, wouldn't that undermine his confidence?"

Li Xuan sighed inwardly; this disciple was truly hard to teach.

Suddenly,

A faint golden light appeared in his mind.

"Your disciple has comprehended the cultivation technique you composed, deducing the true meaning of the martial path. You have gained the cultivation method of the Qi and Blood Realm, and your strength has increased..."

In that instant,

The cultivation method of the Qi and Blood Realm appeared in Li Xuan's mind, and his own qi and blood doubled in strength.

"Wow!"

Li Xuan's eyes widened, his heart filled with excitement: "What a foolish disciple, to be able to deduce the true meaning of the martial path from this? The cultivation method of the Qi and Blood Realm is not entirely unrelated to the verses, but it's still a world apart...

"Amazing, what kind of mind does he have to deduce and comprehend this set of martial path's true meaning and cultivation method?"

He couldn't help but admire.

This disciple was truly extraordinary.

The golden finger gave its second feedback, further enhancing his strength.

However, after the feedback, the golden finger disappeared again, as if it had never existed.

"It seems that the golden finger only appears when my disciple successfully cultivates the technique I composed."

Li Xuan mused.

Of course, whether the golden finger has other potential remains to be explored.

For now, the most urgent task is to teach Xu Yan well, to help him continue to strengthen and cultivate diligently.

...

"Disciple, you have comprehended the cultivation technique within this time, which is quite commendable. Stay humble and diligent in your cultivation."

Li Xuan walked leisurely to Xu Yan and said with a hint of satisfaction, as if he could see through his disciple.

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Yan thought to himself: "Master's insight is sharp; he saw through my comprehension of the technique at a glance!"

"Disciple, is your heart for the martial path firm?"

Li Xuan asked solemnly.

"Master, my heart for the martial path is as solid as a rock!"

Xu Yan replied with determination.

"Are there any women on your mind?"

"No women in my heart!"

"Good! Very good! With such a heart for the martial path, my disciple will surely reach the pinnacle of martial arts one day!"

Li Xuan said with great joy.

A good disciple should devote himself entirely to the martial path and not be distracted by women. Only the martial path is the true path!

I rely on you, disciple!

Li Xuan was very pleased that his disciple had such a heart for the martial path.

Since comprehending the cultivation technique of the Qi and Blood Realm, Xu Yan's strength has been increasing daily, though he is still far from the grand accomplishment of the Qi and Blood Realm, which requires a hundred feet of qi and blood.

But in just half a month, Xu Yan's qi and blood have already reached ten feet!

"Master, I have been away from home for a long time and wish to return to visit my parents."

One day, Xu Yan thought about how long he had been away, and his parents must be worried, so he respectfully spoke up.

"Hmm, go ahead!"

Li Xuan nodded.

In his heart, he sighed, having been in this world for a long time without leaving the small village. It was about time to leave this remote place.

To see the customs and scenery of this world.

To visit the landscapes of the State of Qi and experience the charm of its martial world, and to see if the martial strength is as low as Xu Yan said.

Xu Yan, who had just entered the Qi and Blood Realm, could kill a top martial expert with a single breath. With his own grand accomplishment in the Qi and Blood Realm, wouldn't a single glance be enough to kill?

Is the martial strength in this world truly so low?

Li Xuan recalled the fire-maned wolf Xu Yan had fought, which suggested that the martial strength in this world shouldn't be so low.

Perhaps there are some secrets that even Xu Yan, with his background, cannot access?

After seeing Xu Yan off, Li Xuan returned leisurely with his hands behind his back.

The next time Xu Yan returns, it will be time to leave this place. Moving is a laborious task, and it should be left to the disciple.

...

In Donghe County, the recent hot topic on the streets and in teahouses and inns was the news of the richest family, the Xu family, having a shipment of goods stolen by bandits.

"Where did these bandits come from? They dared to rob the Xu family's goods?"

"The Xu family's foolish son was just jilted by the general, and the family's prestige has plummeted, so they were targeted?"

"The richest family's foolish son, though jilted by the general, has the backing of the current Minister of Personnel."

People of influence in Donghe County were privately discussing the matter.

In the Xu family's reception hall, Xu Junhe sat solemnly at the head of the table, looking at the group below and said, "Where did these bandits come from? This shipment must be delivered as agreed, or we will have to pay triple compensation!"

"Chen Biao and Wang Guan, you two must personally escort the goods to Jinan and ensure they are delivered on time."

Xu Junhe looked at the two burly men below.

"Sir, rest assured, we will deliver the goods on time. As for the bandits, we have our own strategies."

Chen Biao bowed.

Xu Junhe nodded and dismissed them.

Chen Biao, the head of the largest security agency in Donghe County, and Wang Guan, the head of the largest martial arts school, were both controlled by Xu Junhe behind the scenes.

Both were top martial experts who had cultivated internal strength.

With these two taking charge, the shipment should be delivered on time.

However, thinking about the buyer of this shipment, Xu Junhe had some concerns.

To become the richest man in Donghe County and marry the daughter of the former Donghe County governor, who was now the Minister of Personnel, he was no ordinary person.

When the shipment was stolen by bandits and he sought help from the Donghe Grand General's residence to no avail, he immediately realized he was being targeted.

And the force targeting him came from the capital of Qi, Jinan!

Realizing the severity of the situation, he decisively mobilized his two major forces to ensure the shipment was delivered, leaving no room for his enemies to attack.

"I hope it's not as I suspect."

Xu Junhe sighed inwardly.

Back in the inner courtyard, Lady Xu, looking worried, said, "Husband, Yan has been away for a long time. Is he safe?"

"Madam, don't worry, Yan will be fine."

Xu Junhe felt a headache. His foolish son was a constant source of trouble, and he had been away for three months without any news.

What he feared most was that his foolish son had been captured as a hostage, which would be the most fatal!

While Xu Junhe was worried about his foolish son, Xu Yan was riding a horse on the official road, returning to Donghe County.

"The foolish son of the Xu family? Heh, I've found you!"

A sinister voice suddenly sounded, and two figures blocked Xu Yan's path.