Chapter 34

"What's so difficult about it? Just cultivate to the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage, and that will solve the problem."

Xu Wuzhou replied.

Dai Yaoyao was taken aback. Yes, what you said makes a lot of sense.

Reaching the Ninth Level, the problem will definitely be solved.

Since you have entered the Dao, your strength must be far more substantial than others at the same level.

With your sword, killing him would be a sure thing.

But the question is, can you reach the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage just by saying you can?

The Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage is far more powerful than the Eighth Level, and the difficulty of reaching it is much greater than breaking through to the Eighth Level.

The eight meridians need to form a cycle, which is like taming eight wild horses that are already raging, and training them to form a cyclic circle.

This difficulty has caused many cultivators to stop at the Eighth Level of the Later Heaven stage, making it hard to reach the Ninth Level.

Yet you talk about it so easily, as if it were as simple as drinking water. Who do you think you are?

Seeing Dai Yaoyao's expression, Xu Wuzhou asked, "Do you not believe I can reach the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage?"

"Reaching the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage, you will naturally have no problem, but no matter how talented you are, it's impossible to form a cycle of the eight meridians in a few days."

Dai Yaoyao said.

"I am a physician."

Xu Wuzhou answered Dai Yaoyao seriously.

"What does that have to do with reaching the Ninth Level?"

Dai Yaoyao asked.

"I am a highly skilled physician."

Xu Wuzhou continued.

"Physicians can assist in cultivation, but even physicians cannot violate the principles of cultivation."

There are so many physicians in this world, but cultivation still needs to follow a step-by-step process.

"I am not like those mediocre physicians."

Xu Wuzhou replied.

Dai Yaoyao giggled, curling up one of her jade-like feet, her calf slender and long. She played with a bell with her delicate fingers, glancing sideways at Xu Wuzhou and said, "You are so confident. How about we make a bet?"

"Ten days, let's bet on whether you can reach the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage within ten days."

"What's the stake?"

Xu Wuzhou asked Dai Yaoyao.

Dai Yaoyao smiled, "If I win, you help me with one thing."

"Alright!"

Xu Wuzhou agreed.

"You don't ask what the task is?"

Dai Yaoyao asked Xu Wuzhou.

"No need to ask! Because I am certain to win!"

Xu Wuzhou said, "What I am curious about is what I can ask for if I win."

Dai Yaoyao laughed. Chen Jinghong, the sword enthusiast, was the fastest to reach the Ninth Level from the Eighth Level, but it still took him eighteen days to achieve the circulation of qi and blood. Xu Wuzhou is bound to lose! "You can ask for anything, because you are bound to lose."

Dai Yaoyao looked at Xu Wuzhou.

"Anything?"

Xu Wuzhou's gaze swept over Dai Yaoyao's curvaceous figure, a hint of mischief in his eyes.

Dai Yaoyao smiled sweetly, her pure and beautiful face showing a contradictory charm, looking at Xu Wuzhou with a smile that was not quite a smile. "You can ask for anything."

Her voice was soft and sweet, and the profound meaning of her words made Xu Wuzhou feel his blood surge.

"What do you need me to do?"

Xu Wuzhou wanted to tease Dai Yaoyao further, but he was afraid his young body would not hold up.

"Originally, I had something to ask, but with this bet, it's no longer necessary."

Dai Yaoyao originally wanted to use Xu Wuzhou and the Qin family's strength, but now it was unnecessary. Once Xu Wuzhou lost the bet, everything could be discussed.

"Oh, I feel a bit sleepy."

"I'm going back to sleep. You must practice diligently, work hard, and then lose to me. That will make me even happier."

Dai Yaoyao's voice echoed as she leaped from the roof, the moonlight illuminating her slender figure, her slim waist round and smooth, gently swaying like the waist of a beautiful snake, charming and alluring.

Xu Wuzhou sat on the eaves, watching Dai Yaoyao's retreating figure, a smile on his face.

Lose to you?

Forming a cycle of the eight meridians might be difficult for others, but for him, it's not easy, but it's not that hard.

The Yin-Yang Medical Formula focuses on balancing yin and yang and harmonizing the five elements, and the balance of qi and blood is no exception. He has a way to solve it.

Dai Yaoyao, though she knows his medical skills are good, her estimation of him is still off.

Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Xu Wuzhou lay down on the roof, not minding the hard tiles.

Although he likes soft and comfortable beds and enjoys life, he is not someone who has never endured hardship. He has slept in caves at train stations and can adapt to any situation.

...

The next morning, Lin Qingshan came to the martial hall. He had been seriously injured in the competition and had been recuperating these days.

This was the first time he had come to the martial hall in many days. He originally thought that since he was so badly injured in the competition, his uncle would forgive him.

But seeing the still empty weapon storage, Lin Qingshan's face fell: Uncle still hasn't forgiven me. Does he suspect I threw the competition?

But I did my best for the Qin family.

"Brother Lin, you're finally here. I miss you so much."

Xu Wuzhou saw Lin Qingshan in the martial hall and excitedly went to hug him. The weapon storage had been replenished, what a good person.

Seeing Xu Wuzhou open his arms towards him, Lin Qingshan stepped back in fear: "What are you doing?"

Xu Wuzhou's strength was known to him, and he was afraid of Xu Wuzhou's revenge.

"Brother Lin! I miss you so much. The martial hall without you is dull."

Xu Wuzhou thought about the empty weapon storage these days and felt very sad, truly missing Lin Qingshan.

"Go away! Don't come near me!"

Seeing Xu Wuzhou continue to approach, Lin Qingshan was scared white, hearing that this guy beat up Qin Yunjie last night, he must want to beat me up.

"Brother Lin, what are you..." Xu Wuzhou was about to express his gratitude to Lin Qingshan when he saw Qin Li walk over.

Seeing his uncle, Lin Qingshan shouted in excitement: "Uncle, save me! I know I was wrong, I won't betray the Qin family again, please forgive me."

Qin Li originally came to find Xu Wuzhou, but hearing this, his face turned green, glaring at Lin Qingshan: "You betrayed the Qin family?"

Lin Qingshan looked bewildered: What does that mean?

Wasn't the empty weapon storage a warning from Uncle?

"Wait until I deal with you later!"

Qin Li grunted, then looked at Xu Wuzhou, frowning slightly.

Lin Qingshan's loud plea for help, was Xu Wuzhou retaliating?

Sigh! He doesn't have the magnanimity of Brother Xu at all.

He has strength, but his character is truly not good.

"Xu Wuzhou, come with me!"

Qin Li said to Xu Wuzhou with a stern face.

Xu Wuzhou didn't know what Qin Li wanted, but he followed behind, thinking about how to get back the ten thousand taels of silver he had left with him.

Maybe I need to act like a good boy for a while, yes, that's a good plan, get the silver first.

Silver not only represents strength but also a better life.

Although he can sleep in the martial hall, it's uncomfortable. Who doesn't want a better life?

Once the Shi family's house is in hand, he needs to spend silver to decorate it properly, to show the world how comfortable modern aesthetics can be.

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