Chapter 2

Passing through the courtyard, the buildings were arranged in a staggered manner, layer upon layer. The Xu family ranked high in Canglan City, one of the four major clans. Although their foundation was not as strong as the other three, it was not weak.

Xu Yilin had long reached the peak of the Spirit Washing Realm, one of the top ten experts in Canglan City.

The room was in disarray, reeking of foul odors, with piles of dirty clothes and a few stinky socks thrown aside.

"Interesting, already married to the Xu family's young lady, yet still living in this dilapidated courtyard."

Liu Wuxie touched his nose. The wedding banquet yesterday was not grandly organized; only a few elders of the family were invited, and it was hastily concluded. As for the bridal chamber?

Forget the bridal chamber, he was beaten out before he could even enter, without even seeing his wife's face.

In a fit of anger, he went to a brothel with a few friends to relieve his frustration.

He opened the wardrobe, found a set of blue robes, put them on, and left the room.

Passing through the main hall, he entered the inner chamber, where the Xu family's patriarch resided, a place ordinary people could not enter.

In the main hall, three people sat at a table: his father-in-law Xu Yilin, his mother-in-law Yang Zi, and his wife Xu Lingsnow.

Xu Lingsnow was incredibly beautiful, her beauty so captivating that it took one's breath away. She exuded a quiet and noble aura, with long lashes, a high nose bridge, and a bright red lip. Her figure was perfectly proportioned, with a curvaceous body that was both alluring and enchanting.

Liu Wuxie, as an Immortal Emperor who had lived for thousands of years, had seen countless beauties.

The one he remembered most was Immortal Empress Shui Yao, the first beauty of the Immortal World. Compared to her, Xu Lingsnow was not inferior.

"Is this woman my wife?"

With such a face and such an aura, she could easily turn the world upside down. Calling her a beauty who brings disaster would not be an exaggeration. Such a woman had actually married a good-for-nothing like him.

Xu Lingsnow glanced at him, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she quickly returned to her expressionless state. The events of last night had a significant impact on the Xu family. Her cold eyes no longer looked at him.

This was the ultimate sorrow, a complete loss of hope. Liu Wuxie sighed inwardly, his gaze moving from Xu Lingsnow as he stepped into the main hall.

Liu Wuxie did not sit down but stood to the side. His mother-in-law Yang Zi looked extremely displeased, as if she wanted to beat him out. His father-in-law Xu Yilin took a deep breath, barely suppressing his anger.

"Are you not going to give us an explanation for what happened last night?"

Xu Yilin spoke first, his voice tinged with accusation. Liu Wuxie had grown up under his watchful eye, and he had long treated him like his own son. Having no children of his own, he had tolerated Liu Wuxie's frivolous behavior over the years.

But the events of last night had filled him with righteous indignation. His chest heaved as he struggled to control his anger.

"There's nothing to explain. What's done is done, and any explanation would be superfluous."

Liu Wuxie's calm response enraged Xu Yilin. He raised his hand but quickly lowered it. If Liu Wuxie had apologized, he might have felt better, but this response made it seem as if even an explanation was unnecessary.

What he didn't know was that the Liu Wuxie from last night had already met his end, killed by a single palm strike.

Xu Yilin's reaction made Liu Wuxie feel the concern of family. In his previous life, he had always been alone, rising to power with a blood-stained sword. In this life, having a family gave him an inexplicable urge to protect them, a feeling that was very good.

As for the events of yesterday, he would investigate them himself to find out who wanted to kill him.

"Brother Liu, a great man, how could he have a son like you? You have disgraced the Liu family. What you did yesterday was worse than that of a beast."

Yang Zi stood up, her anger finally erupting. This incident had made the Xu family lose face in Canglan City and even in the Great Yan Dynasty. They would have to lower their heads when they met anyone in the future.

Liu Wuxie did not argue. His memories of his parents were already vague, having mysteriously disappeared when he was young.

"This has nothing to do with my parents. This incident is my responsibility, and I will bear it alone."

Liu Wuxie was somewhat displeased. In the entire Xu family, only Xu Yilin treated him decently. The others were not so kind, and Xu Lingsnow, though they had grown up together, had always been distant and rarely interacted with him.

"Bear it alone? What can you bear? The outside world says we Xu family have poor discipline and want to hand you over to be beaten to death."

Yang Zi let out a cold laugh. If it weren't for her husband's status, he wouldn't still be standing here unharmed; he would have been beaten to death long ago.

She spewed all sorts of harsh words, but Liu Wuxie remained unmoved, listening quietly. He owed the Xu family too much over the years, and a few insults were nothing to worry about.

"Enough!"

Xu Yilin interrupted Yang Zi. It was unseemly to continue like this. No matter how bad Liu Wuxie was, he was still the only son of Brother Liu. Without Brother Liu, the Xu family would have been destroyed long ago. He remembered this debt of gratitude.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Liu Wuxie bowed and, regardless of their response, walked out of the main hall, remaining calm throughout.

Usually, when Yang Zi scolded him, he would occasionally smile and argue back. Today's attitude was too abnormal. Could it be that the events of yesterday had affected him too much?

"If

there's nothing, don't go out. Stay at home and practice diligently."

As Liu Wuxie was about to leave the hall, Xu Yilin's voice stopped him, warming his heart. He paused, nodded slightly, and returned to his residence.

He cleaned the room, washed the dirty clothes, and sat cross-legged. The mysterious text that had appeared in his mind had yet to be examined.

His consciousness entered his soul sea, and he was shaken: "This is the long-lost Great Desolate Script."

Liu Wuxie was stunned. The Great Desolate Script had long vanished, and in the mortal world, no one would recognize it. Even in the Immortal World, no more than five people knew it, and he was one of them.

The Great Desolate World had been born at the beginning of the universe and had long since perished, disappearing into the annals of history.

Spending the time of an incense stick, he organized all the Great Desolate Script, each word a gem, leading to the essence of the Dao. The most terrifying part was the last section: "All things in the world can be swallowed, refined, and transformed."

"Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique!"

Five large characters floated before him, grand and majestic, evoking a sense of primordial power that burst forth from his body.

"What a terrifying technique. The Primordial Immortal Dao Technique I practiced in my previous life is not even in the same league."

The Primordial Immortal Dao Technique was one of the top techniques in the Lingyun Immortal World. In his previous life, he had reached the Immortal Emperor realm through it. Could the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique break through the constraints of heaven and earth and reach a higher level?

Liu Wuxie dared not think further. What came after the Immortal Emperor realm? No one knew.

"I hope the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique is not like other Immortal World techniques that mortals cannot practice."

He muttered to himself. He had just tried several techniques, none of which he could practice. With a sense of trepidation, he began his first practice of the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique.

The moment he started, the entire courtyard became incredibly restless. The spiritual energy floating in the void emitted a sizzling sound, rushing in through the door cracks and into his body.

The large amount of spiritual energy turned into a liquid, entering his dantian and being absorbed by the Swallowing Heaven Cauldron, which took a significant portion. This scene shocked Liu Wuxie even more.

"Automatically absorbing spiritual energy?"

Regardless, the fact that the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique could be practiced was a good thing. He was not too concerned about the Swallowing Heaven Cauldron absorbing a large portion of the spiritual energy.

Confirming that he could practice, he fully unleashed the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique. The terrifying spiritual energy formed a liquid-like substance, surging through his meridians.

Nourished by the spiritual energy, his weak meridians emitted a faint glow, and a large amount of black filth oozed out through his pores, filling the room with a foul odor.

He used the technique to expel the foul odor, revealing new, smooth, and jade-like skin. His entire body seemed to be reborn, like a newborn baby.

"Refining the body and purifying the skin!"

In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, a large portion of the impurities in his body had been cleared. If he continued practicing, the results would be even more significant.

The body is the foundation. The stronger the foundation, the higher the future achievements. Liu Wuxie was very clear about this and would not be stingy. He stripped away the excess spiritual energy to temper his physical body, not rushing to advance in rank.

An hour passed quietly...

He opened his eyes, a cold light shooting out, forming two icy streams of energy.

"Not bad. After an hour of practice, the Swallowing Heaven Cauldron has produced ten drops of mysterious liquid."

He poured the liquid into his body, continuing the transformation. A powerful vortex formed around him, and his meridians emitted a drum-like sound, like a thousand horses galloping.

Second stage of the Postnatal Realm!

Third stage of the Postnatal Realm!

Fourth stage of the Postnatal Realm!

In just a few breaths, he had advanced from the first stage of the Postnatal Realm, a good-for-nothing, to the fourth stage, before finally slowing down.

He exhaled a foul breath, feeling refreshed. His entire body seemed to be reborn, exuding a transcendent aura.

He walked out of the room and stood under a banyan tree, deep in thought.

"Practice cannot be separated from wealth, companions, techniques, and resources. To quickly advance in rank, a large amount of money is needed. Relying solely on the Great Desolate Swallowing Heaven Technique is not enough. The first task is to refine the Pulse Continuation Pill and purchase the materials needed to refine the Body Tempering Liquid. The Postnatal Realm requires constant tempering of the body."

He touched his smooth chin and muttered to himself.

He took out paper and a pen, writing down the materials needed to refine the Pulse Continuation Pill. After hesitating, he wrote down another formula, folded it, and put it in his pocket.

It was already morning, and the entire Xu family was bustling with activity.

He closed the courtyard gate and walked through the long corridor. On the way, he encountered a few Xu family servants who looked at him with disdain, having never had a good opinion of this son-in-law.

"Disgraceful, utterly disgraceful. The Xu family will find it hard to hold their heads high in Canglan City."

Liu Wuxie had not yet left when he heard whispers behind him. A few maids pointed at him and whispered.

"The one who should be most heartbroken is the young lady. On the first day of marriage, this good-for-nothing actually went to a brothel. And not just that, he went on a rampage. Now, everyone in Canglan City knows about it."

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