Chapter 58

In the early morning, the sun was bright, and the fresh air was tinged with moisture.

In the small courtyard of Yuqi Island, Chu Li frowned as he sat motionless in a small pavilion. Xue Ling stood beside him, looking at him helplessly.

The aura of the Heavenly Spirit Tree flowed rapidly through his body, following the path of the Xiaoxi Pulse Technique, continuously strengthening his meridians. The pure essence of the Heavenly Spirit Tree enhanced the effect of the Xiaoxi Pulse Technique by threefold, making his meridians even more resilient.

However, he showed no sign of joy.

Thoughts flashed through his mind, only to quickly fade away as he pondered why the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill had stagnated.

After ten days of iron staff training, it gradually became ineffective. He switched to a copper staff, but it had no effect. He then tried a saber, which was also useless, and then a sword, but it still didn't work.

The saber and sword could not harm his body; they only tore his clothes.

But he knew that at this level, the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill could not protect him from top experts, especially the elite disciples of Daliyin Temple.

After Zhuo Feiyang left, he did not slack off at all; instead, he worked even harder. The threat from Daliyin Temple and the threat from the Renguogong Manor were like two swords hanging over his head.

The Heavenly Spirit Tree catalyzed the spiritual herbs in the courtyard, and the Xuanli Grass grew particularly fast. It could be harvested in a week. He hoped the medicinal bath method would be effective!

"Alas..." He shook his head and sighed. The Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill was indeed not easy to cultivate. At this stage, it seemed to have reached a bottleneck. Could it only defend against ordinary weapons?

He was in such a hurry to cultivate the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill to overcome his weakness. When he used the Life-Ending Blade, he needed a brief recovery time.

This brief period was imperceptible, but it still posed a slight danger when facing top experts or multiple attackers. With the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill, he would be fearless.

Xue Ling couldn't help but speak up, "Young Master, why don't you go to the Martial Arts Hall and take a look?"

"Martial Arts Hall?" Chu Li looked up at her beautiful face.

Xue Ling said, "There are many secret manuals in the Martial Arts Hall. Perhaps there are cultivation methods."

Chu Li shook his head, "Few people cultivate the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill."

"What if there is one?" Xue Ling said.

Chu Li pondered for a moment, "Hmm, you have a point. Let's go to the Martial Arts Hall and take a look!"

"I'll go with you, Young Master!" Xue Ling quickly said, "My rank allows me to enter the Martial Arts Hall too!"

"No need." Chu Li waved his hand.

Xue Ling bit her red lip and said softly, "Young Master, I also want to take a look."

Chu Li looked at her curiously, "You can go by yourself anytime."

"If I go by myself, it's very troublesome. Many people come to chat, and it's so annoying!" Xue Ling huffed, "No matter how I scowl, they all have thick skins!"

Chu Li looked at her and smiled.

She always had that cold, proud expression. No matter how she scowled, it didn't change much. Those who dared to approach her were all thick-skinned and brave enough to face her coldness.

"Are you afraid that Sister Zhao will see, Young Master?" Xue Ling suddenly laughed, looking at him strangely.

Chu Li huffed, "What to be afraid of? We are clear and innocent!"

"But Sister Zhao might not think so." Xue Ling's smile grew wider.

She usually had a cold face, but when she smiled, it was as radiant as snow, dazzlingly beautiful.

"Alright, I'll take you to take a look!" Chu Li said.

"Thank you, Young Master!" Xue Ling quickly said.

Xue Ling rowed the boat, and they left Yuqi Island, quickly arriving at the Martial Arts Hall.

The two of them stepped ashore under the bright sun and entered the training ground.

The originally bustling training ground suddenly fell silent. People stopped what they were doing, making way for Chu Li. Though surprised, Chu Li's expression remained unchanged, and he continued walking forward at a steady pace.

Xue Ling followed closely by his side, step by step.

"Brother Chu!" someone greeted with a bow, chuckling.

Chu Li returned the bow with a smile.

"Brother Chu!"

"Junior Brother Chu!"

People began to bow one after another. Chu Li kept his hands in a bow, smiling and greeting everyone, calling out each person's name clearly.

The training ground was bustling, but Chu Li didn't stop. He finally walked through the path people had made for him and entered the main hall of the Martial Arts Hall. After verifying his waist tag, he ascended to the second floor.

Xue Ling's eyes sparkled, and she proudly held her chest high, feeling honored.

Chu Li sighed inwardly. This world was like that—martial arts came first, and everyone revered martial experts. That's why people worked hard to cultivate, pursuing martial arts at all costs.

On the second floor, Chu Li directly pulled out a book and handed it to Xue Ling. It was a cultivation guide for the Taiyin Technique.

Xue Ling took it and started flipping through it, quickly becoming engrossed.

Chu Li began to walk around the second floor, then went up to the third floor, and finally toured the entire Martial Arts Hall, returning in disappointment. There were indeed no cultivation guides for the Vajra Deliverance Divine Skill.

He said goodbye to Xue Ling and left the Martial Arts Hall. Xue Ling absentmindedly responded, completely absorbed in the secret manual.

They rowed to the library. Compared to the Martial Arts Hall, the library had a wider variety of books, not just martial arts manuals but also stories and legends of the martial world.

He planned to read through the entire library, coming over whenever he had time.

After reading a book for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up.

The book recorded a strange tale. It was said that in ancient times, there was a technique called Yaoguang Xiaolian, a secret method for spirits to transform into human form. Later, it was studied and modified by cultivators, allowing humans to cultivate it, especially women. After cultivation, it was like being reborn, shedding the old skin and becoming as pure as a newborn, with a changed appearance.

He closed the book and pondered. This secret technique was quite interesting.

Especially for women from the Menghu Fort, they generally had a sense of inferiority, feeling that they were tainted and impure. This made them hesitant and unable to look at him directly.

He rarely returned to his residence and went to the Xianyun Tavern instead, not wanting them to feel awkward and uncomfortable. Seeing him would remind them of their past, making them feel ashamed.

He could change their lives and destinies, but he couldn't change their mindset.

If they cultivated the Yaoguang Xiaolian, they would feel like they were reborn, shedding their past and starting anew. This would likely help them overcome their inferiority and self-pity, allowing them to face life with confidence and pride.

The Yaoguang Xiaolian was rarely cultivated. First, the cultivation process was extremely painful, like being in hell, and almost everyone gave up. Second, it required precious herbs for the bath, and most importantly, it only changed the body, making the skin as pure as a newborn, without any combat power.

Chu Li pondered and searched his mind. There was no Yaoguang Xiaolian in the Martial Arts Hall, and he wasn't sure if it was in the library. With this in mind, he sped up his reading, hoping to find it.

In the evening, he suddenly realized he had left Xue Ling at the Martial Arts Hall!

He went back to the Martial Arts Hall, but Xue Ling was already gone. When he returned to the small courtyard on Yuqi Island, Xue Ling was practicing the Taiyin Eight Postures.

Seeing him enter, Xue Ling didn't say a word, not even looking at him, her red lips tightly pursed, her face as smooth as jade.

Chu Li chuckled and sat down in the pavilion.

Xue Ling continued practicing, not offering him the usual hot tea.

Chu Li casually asked, "Did you find anything useful?"

"No!" Xue Ling huffed, her face tense.

"Did anyone bother you?"

"No!" Xue Ling huffed, turning to glare at him.

Today at the Martial Arts Hall was indeed very quiet, unlike the usual annoying flies. Everyone was well-behaved.