Chapter 17

Mr. Su actually demonstrated martial arts right in front of them!

Xiao Tianque and Zijin exchanged glances, both feeling curious and focusing intently.

They saw Su Yi move with smooth and fluid motions, his every gesture exuding a unique and profound aura.

In a daze, Zijin seemed to see a celestial crane soaring in the sky, gracefully dancing in the clouds, free and unbound, wandering leisurely.

Suddenly, the scene changed, and a towering pine tree stood firm, majestic like a backbone of eternity, supporting the heavens and mountains, vast and boundless!

Zijin was entranced, her mind shaken. This... What kind of martial art is this?

"Hmm?"

At the same time, Xiao Tianque's pupils gradually narrowed.

In his perception, as Su Yi's aura circulated, the spiritual energy in the nearby mulberry grove converged toward Su Yi like a thousand streams flowing into a river.

"What kind of boxing technique can draw spiritual energy into the body?"

Xiao Tianque was deeply shaken.

He was a third-stage Furnace Cultivation expert, renowned as a martial arts master in the Great Zhou territory, revered and admired by all.

Yet, this was the first time he had witnessed such a miraculous technique!

"With the grace of a pine and a crane, the subtlety of freedom and transcendence, each breath can draw spiritual energy to refine the body. Could this be a 'Primordial Realm Secret Technique'?"

Xiao Tianque's gaze wavered.

He recalled some secrets. According to legends, when one's cultivation breaks through to the fourth stage of martial arts and enters the Primordial Realm, they can master the incomprehensible 'Primordial Techniques'!

Such power can split mountains and sever rivers, create thunder with a breath, and fly through the air, akin to immortals.

Such figures are often called "Earthly Immortals."

The secret techniques controlled by Primordial Realm figures are called "Primordial Techniques!"

These are divine legacies that can shake the world, with the power to transcend nature!

As a martial arts master, Xiao Tianque had once witnessed the demeanor of an Earthly Immortal.

Therefore, he was absolutely certain that Primordial Realm secret techniques truly existed!

When Su Yi finished his practice, Xiao Tianque suddenly came to his senses, and his gaze toward Su Yi subtly changed.

"Mr. Su, what kind of technique are you practicing that... that even made me experience an illusion...?"

Zijin exclaimed, not thinking too much, only feeling that this secret technique was incredibly mysterious.

"It's just a foundation-building technique."

Su Yi casually replied.

Although the Pine and Crane Body Refinement Technique could be considered the best foundation-building technique in the Great Wasteland, it was still just a foundation-building technique, only useful for refining the first four stages of martial arts.

"Foundation-building technique...?"

Zijin was stunned, somewhat bewildered. Foundation-building techniques could be so miraculous?

Su Yi did not explain further, his gaze turning to Xiao Tianque. "There are two ways to completely heal your internal injuries. One is for me to give you another prescription, and within ten days, your injuries will be completely healed."

"But if we do this, you will never be able to break through your current martial arts realm in your lifetime."

Xiao Tianque's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Mr. Su, what is the second method?"

Su Yi casually replied, "The second method is simple. Just tell me the cultivation techniques you have learned."

"Ah?"

Zijin exclaimed, clearly taken aback.

Her grandfather, Xiao Tianque, had learned the "Jinlan Scripture," a secret technique passed down by the Lanling Xiao Clan. Even within the Lanling Xiao Clan, only the direct descendants were qualified to practice it!

How could it be easily revealed?

Xiao Tianque was also clearly hesitant.

Leaking secret techniques was a matter of clan fundamentals, and even as a martial arts master, he had to consider it carefully.

But then, he gritted his teeth and said, "I choose the second method."

Zijin was clearly anxious but was silenced by Xiao Tianque's shake of the head, indicating she should not speak.

Su Yi nodded and said, "A wise choice."

Xiao Tianque immediately recited the "Jinlan Scripture."

Zijin listened, realizing that her grandfather had not withheld anything, and her heart trembled again.

This was the clan's ancestral secret technique!

Just... just like this, it was leaked?

If the clan found out, her grandfather would surely face immense criticism and pressure!

Even worse, they might use all their power to eliminate Mr. Su!

As Zijin's thoughts raced, Su Yi spoke up,

"As I expected, this technique has significant flaws. You were able to cultivate to the third stage of Furnace Cultivation, but you must have faced many life-threatening dangers before."

"Flaws?"

Zijin's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.

This was the Lanling Xiao Clan's ancestral legacy, passed down for thousands of years, recognized as a top-tier breathing technique by the world.

How could it have flaws?

Xiao Tianque seemed to recall something, breaking out in a cold sweat, his face pale. "Mr. Su is right. In my cultivation journey, I have faced three life-threatening dangers. One was when I broke through from the Qi Gathering stage to the Furnace Cultivation stage, and the other two occurred within the Furnace Cultivation stage."

Su Yi said, "That's right. This means that if we use the first method to heal your injuries, even if you fully recover, using the Jinlan Scripture to cultivate will be impossible, and you will face life-threatening dangers again."

Xiao Tianque was no longer calm, nervously asking, "Then what about the second method...?"

Su Yi smiled and said, "Although the Jinlan Scripture has significant flaws, it's not a problem for me. I have already refined and corrected it. Using this to cultivate will not only completely heal your injuries but may also help you advance further in martial arts."

As he spoke, he picked up a mulberry branch and began writing on the ground.

Scribble, scribble, scribble~

The characters appeared on the sandy ground, bold and dynamic, like dragons and snakes dancing.

Xiao Tianque's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the writing, and soon his face showed surprise, becoming more and more astonished. By the end, he was full of disbelief.

Zijin also saw it, but due to her lower cultivation, she could not appreciate its profundity.

When Su Yi finished writing, he threw the branch away and said, "Only by writing it out can you remember each character accurately, avoiding any misunderstandings caused by memory errors."

Xiao Tianque closed his eyes for a long time before finally exhaling deeply.

He bowed deeply to Su Yi, saying, "Mr. Su, your martial arts knowledge is profound, turning the mundane into the miraculous. With this complete and flawless secret technique, the Lanling Xiao Clan will benefit immensely. Please accept this bow from Tianque!"

His words were solemn and resounding, filled with excitement, reverence, and genuine awe.

Zijin was at a loss, stunned. This...

Su Yi calmly accepted the bow and waved his hand, saying, "That's enough. The matter is resolved, and I should return now."

With that, he turned and left.

"Mr. Su, please wait!"

Xiao Tianque hurried after him, taking out a jade token from his pocket and offering it with both hands, respectfully saying, "Mr. Su, this is the Lanling Xiao Clan's token. Please accept it."

Su Yi raised an eyebrow and asked, "What is your intention?"

Xiao Tianque quickly explained, "I know, Mr. Su, that you are not an ordinary person. However, in the secular world, you may encounter some trivial matters. Given your nature, you surely don't like being disturbed by such trivialities."

"Having this token will help resolve those trivial matters in the nineteen cities of Yunhe County. Consider it... a token of our gratitude from the Lanling Xiao Clan."

He added, "Of course, the favor you have done us today far exceeds the value of this small token. In the future, whenever you need anything, the Lanling Xiao Clan will be at your service!"

Su Yi accepted the token and said, "Your gesture is unexpected and appreciated. Thank you."

With that, he turned and left.

Xiao Tianque bowed and watched until Su Yi's figure disappeared, then relaxed, a smile appearing on his gaunt face. Finally... we have established a connection with Mr. Su!

"Grandfather, is the Jinlan Scripture modified by Mr. Su really... that miraculous?"

Zijin, who had witnessed everything, was already in turmoil, and now couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Tianque sighed, "Just by listening to me recite the Jinlan Scripture once, he could discern the life-threatening dangers I faced throughout my cultivation. And in a short time, he refined the flaws in the Jinlan Scripture. This is not just miraculous; it's like turning stones into gold, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary!"

He smiled at Zijin and said, "Girl, you are young and don't understand. After Mr. Su's refinement, our clan's ancestral 'Jinlan Scripture' is completely different. In the future, our Xiao family... will produce more martial arts masters!"

Zijin finally understood and couldn't help but exclaim, "This... this is wonderful!"

"Now, do you still dare to consider Mr. Su just a赘婿of the Wen family?"

Xiao Tianque asked with a smile.

Zijin blushed and said, "Grandfather, I was indeed shortsighted and ignorant before."

Xiao Tianque, looking at his beautiful granddaughter, said gently,

"People do not recognize the towering tree until it reaches the clouds. Mr. Su is young and blends into the secular world, like a towering tree that few can see. Such a high person, if we encounter, we should sincerely befriend!"

Zijin asked clearly, "Grandfather, do you want to recruit Mr. Su?"

"Recruit?"

Xiao Tianque laughed, "How could someone like Mr. Su be subordinate to anyone? With his abilities, even a martial arts master like me can only look up to him. Perhaps... only 'Earthly Immortals' can sit and discuss with Mr. Su?"

Only Earthly Immortals are qualified to compare with Mr. Su?

Zijin was increasingly astonished.

"Moreover, Mr. Su is young, and his future achievements will be beyond our imagination!"

Xiao Tianque's eyes gleamed, "Therefore, befriending such a person must be done with utmost sincerity."

"And now, we have already established a connection with Mr. Su. This is a great fortune for me and for our Xiao family!"

Zijin's heart raced, unable to calm down for a long time.

After a while, her starry eyes gradually showed determination, and she said softly, "Grandfather, rest assured, I will seize this opportunity firmly!"

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ps: I only remembered I forgot to update this chapter after eating...

Hmm, there will be another update at 6 PM.