Chapter 10: Opening the Spirit Meridians

In the most expansive courtyard of the Lin Family's Outer Manor, a tall man was seated.

Around him, there were seven or eight maidservants. Some were holding fruits, continuously feeding him, while others were gently fanning him, bringing a bit of coolness to the scorching summer day.

This kind of treatment was only reserved for the true first person of the Lin Family's Outer Manor, the Deputy Steward Li Xing.

"Deputy Steward."

Outside the courtyard, several Lin Family disciples, supporting three heavily injured Spirit Masters, hurriedly walked in.

"What's the matter?"

Li Xing, half-lying on a large chair, looked at the newcomers with a somewhat indifferent tone.

"What's the rush?"

In the Lin Family's Outer Manor, he was like a local emperor, raised from a young age to be arrogant and condescending.

"Just what kind of decorum is this? If you ruin Young Master Li's mood, you'll all die."

One of the maidservants by Li Xing's side also spoke coldly.

To them, these Lin Family disciples were like slaves, to be beaten and scolded at will.

"This, Young Master Li, you should see for yourself."

The Lin Family disciples, clearly fearing the maid's words, hesitated before speaking.

"What's going on?"

Seeing the expressions of the Lin Family disciples, Li Xing stood up from his chair and walked over to them, glancing at the three heavily injured men.

"Lin Mo, Lin Ye, Lin Gou?"

Seeing the three, Li Xing's expression showed surprise as he asked.

"What happened?"

"It's because of Chu Fengmian."

The Lin Family disciples replied.

"Chu Fengmian?"

Hearing this name, Li Xing's expression showed a hint of resentment.

"What happened? Could it be that someone from the Inner Manor is backing that kid? No, who would dare to speak up for that kid in front of Young Master Li? Could it be the Third Elder?"

Li Xing's brows furrowed. In the Inner Manor, Chu Fengmian was also unpopular. Only the Third Elder had ever shown some favor towards Chu Fengmian, and it was the Third Elder who had secured Chu Fengmian's position as the Chief Steward of the Lin Family's Outer Manor.

"No, no, he was beaten by Chu Fengmian."

The Lin Family disciples hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"What?"

This statement made Li Xing's face instantly change.

"Isn't that kid a waste? How could he beat them to this extent?"

Li Xing said, disbelieving.

Leaving Lin Gou aside, Lin Mo and Lin Ye were not ordinary people. In the Lin Family's Outer Manor, few could match them.

For them to be in such a state, beaten by a waste like Chu Fengmian? How could Li Xing believe it?

"Absolutely true."

Seeing Li Xing's disbelief, the Lin Family disciples hurriedly said.

"If Young Master Li doesn't believe us, you can see Chu Fengmian yourself. Chu Fengmian must have had some extraordinary encounter, as he has opened his spirit meridians and his strength has progressed rapidly."

"Damn! Damn! How can that waste still cultivate? Didn't I already give him the Spirit Eroding Powder?"

Li Xing's expression was extremely fierce, almost on the verge of madness.

"Damn! That waste must not be allowed to cultivate! Even if he has opened his spirit meridians, I will cripple him!"

"Go and investigate! Find out what happened to that kid!"

"Yes."

The Lin Family disciples hurriedly agreed and left.

"You useless ones, you couldn't even beat a waste like Chu Fengmian. What use do I have for you? Get out!"

Li Xing roared at Lin Mo, Lin Ye, and Lin Gou.

The three of them scrambled to leave.

"This won't do. If Chu Fengmian can cultivate, it's a serious matter. I must report this to Young Master Li."

Li Xing tidied his clothes, muttered to himself, and headed towards the Inner Manor of the Lin Family.

On the other side.

Time passed slowly. Chu Fengmian's clothes had been drenched countless times. After ten hours, the spirit energy in his body gradually stabilized.

"Open!"

The third complete spirit meridian appeared in Chu Fengmian's body, and his spirit energy was much stronger than before.

The third spirit meridian was opened.

At the same time, Chu Fengmian's realm advanced to the Fifth Level of the Bone Tempering Stage.

In just two days, Chu Fengmian had advanced from the First Level of the Bone Tempering Stage to the Fifth Level.

This speed could be considered the best in the Lin Family, and even in the entire Linwu City, without exaggeration.

However, the only one who could achieve such speed was probably Chu Fengmian.

For ordinary martial artists, it would take at least half an hour to refine a Bone Tempering Pill, and they could not do it as quickly as Chu Fengmian.

Chu Fengmian had the experience from his previous life, and in refining pills, he was not just better than martial artists of the same realm.

Even martial artists at the Body Tempering, Divine Sea, and Wind Control stages could not match Chu Fengmian.

To open his spirit meridians, Chu Fengmian had been a veritable medicine pot in his previous life. Now, with all that experience, refining these ordinary pills was extremely easy for him.

Otherwise, these pills would have taken Chu Fengmian a long time to refine.

"Reaching the Fifth Level of the Bone Tempering Stage, I can finally try using some sword techniques."

Chu Fengmian stood up, feeling the power surging in his body, and a smile appeared on his face.

This level of strength was no longer completely defenseless.

In his previous life, Chu Fengmian, without understanding spirit energy, had forcibly comprehended the ultimate sword intent in the world.

However, he could not wield a sword, so despite his unparalleled sword intent, he had no means of self-defense.

This time, with strength, Chu Fengmian should display his sword techniques.

"To cultivate sword techniques, I need to find a sword."

Chu Fengmian muttered to himself.

Any sword technique requires a sword to be performed. The Chu Fengmian of the past was not even a martial artist, so he naturally did not have a sword.

Now, Chu Fengmian could be considered a martial artist and needed his own weapon.

Chu Fengmian looked at the few remaining jade bottles on the bed, picked them up, and left the Lin Family's Outer Manor.

These jade bottles contained two hundred Bone Tempering Pills that had not been used. Now that Chu Fengmian had reached the Fifth Level of the Bone Tempering Stage, these pills were no longer useful to him.

However, outside, Bone Tempering Pills were still valuable. Using these pills to buy a sword would not be difficult.

"Let's go to outside the Lin Family."

Chu Fengmian left the Lin Family alone.