Chapter 52

"Baishi, is there any movement at the Danwang Garden?" Jiang Chen did not take the Danwang Garden lightly. Although the decline of the Danwang Garden was inevitable, he would absolutely not allow the situation where a snake that wasn't killed would turn around and harm him.

"Master, the decline of the Danwang Garden is an inevitable trend. It is said that the high-ranking officials of the Danwang Garden are preparing to abandon the Danwang Garden and join the Longteng Marquis, becoming his refined guests."

"It seems we underestimated the people of the Danwang Garden. Those who understand the times are wise. In this regard, the Danwang Garden is smart. Knowing that the situation is hopeless, they immediately and thoroughly joined the Longteng Marquis. This way, the Longteng Marquis will absolutely welcome them. Alchemists and pharmacists are a valuable addition to a marquis who aims to rebel."

"Yes, yes! Master's insight is profound." Qiao Baishi nodded, not minding Jiang Chen's straightforward speaking style.

"Baishi, I am here to prepare some elixirs and materials. You need to get them ready for me." As a master, he should enjoy this benefit.

"Master, I have already prepared ten Shenxiu Zao Hua Dan, ten Canghai Dan, and several bottles of Yifu Powder for you."

It must be said that Qiao Baishi was very thoughtful and considerate. He knew that Jiang Chen was going to participate in the Qianlong Examination, so he had prepared these elixirs for him long ago.

This made Jiang Chen very satisfied.

"These are the materials I need. You should also prepare them." Jiang Chen had his own use for these materials. His father was attacked at the doorstep and was poisoned.

This time, Jiang Chen planned to use the same method to retaliate. He would prepare some terrible poisons. For Jiang Chen, this was a piece of cake.

Although the use of poison was a side path, it was necessary to prepare some before his strength was fully developed, especially in an extremely harsh environment.

This is called being prepared for any eventuality.

If the enemy uses underhanded tactics, using poison to counter poison would be a great solution.

After preparing all the necessary items, Jiang Chen did not stay in the Alchemist Hall for long. Qiao Baishi was also very busy, and Jiang Chen did not want to waste each other's time.

Upon returning to the mansion, Jiang Chen found that Xuan Fatso had been waiting for him for a long time at the Jiang Han Marquis Mansion. Accompanying him was Hu Qiu Yue, the successor of the Hu Qiu Marquis.

"Brother Chen, I finally see you. I am so miserable." Xuan Fatso looked at Jiang Chen as if he had seen a savior.

"What happened?" The Qianlong Examination was approaching, and Jiang Chen knew that if Xuan Fatso had nothing to worry about, he would not come here to idle.

Xuan Fatso had a pained expression: "Brother Chen, after I listened to your advice last time, I felt deeply moved. I decided to reform myself. For the sake of the next generation being able to have the qualifications to be a playboy, I decided to lose this fat and keep the Marquis Order. But—"

At this point, Xuan Fatso sighed again.

"Speak quickly, don't beat around the bush." Jiang Chen couldn't stand Xuan Fatso's hesitation.

"Brother Chen, you know, my fat body makes it harder for me to cultivate than others. Originally, my cultivation of the Five Pulse True Qi could have helped me get through the Qianlong Examination. But a few days ago, someone in my family suddenly appeared, and he has Six Pulse True Qi. Now, the elders in the clan are calling for the strongest young person in the clan to participate in the Qianlong Examination. Brother Chen, you know, if that guy goes to the Qianlong Examination, the one who will inherit my father's Jinshan Marquis Order will not be me, Xuan Fatso, but that bastard!"

"What's his name?" Jiang Chen asked calmly.

"His name is Xuan Yuan!" Xuan Fatso mentioned this name with a look of hatred, "This guy originally only had Four Pulse True Qi. I don't know if he suddenly went crazy or has been hiding his strength, waiting to challenge me at the last moment!"

Xuan Fatso had Six Pulse True Qi and had been stuck at this level for one or two years. He had never been able to find the location of the sixth acupoint.

Jiang Chen frowned slightly: "Didn't I tell you to come see me before the Qianlong Examination? If this hadn't happened, would you have come?"

Hu Qiu Yue's tiger-like face turned red: "Brother Chen, the old men at home have been keeping a tight watch recently, saying that the Qianlong Examination is coming soon and not letting us go out to cause trouble."

"Alright, since you, Xuan Fatso, have come to me, I will give you two solutions." Jiang Chen said calmly.

"Brother, you are truly my brother. I couldn't think of any solution, but you have two? Speak quickly, I will listen to you." Xuan Fatso's face lit up, and his gloom disappeared.

"First, I will help you and secretly kill that Xuan Yuan!"

Xuan Fatso shrank his head, looking at Jiang Chen's murderous expression, feeling a chill, and laughed: "This is not appropriate, this is not appropriate. If an outsider interferes, especially if Brother Chen you get involved, and it gets investigated, both of us will be in trouble. I am not afraid, but I can't drag you down."

"Then the second solution. You defeat him openly and leave him speechless." Jiang Chen did not beat around the bush.

Xuan Fatso had a bitter expression: "Brother, if I could defeat him openly, would I be so miserable? Do you think I am as crazy as you? Challenging a higher level, beating Yan Hou like a dog."

"Xuan Fatso, when did you become so useless? Did I say you should challenge his Six Pulse True Qi with your Five Pulse True Qi?"

"I really have Five Pulse True Qi, and you know I haven't advanced for over a year! The sixth acupoint is playing hide and seek with me!" Xuan Fatso was very frustrated.

"If you advance to Six Pulse True Qi, do you have the confidence to defeat him?" Jiang Chen asked seriously.

"If it's Six Pulse against Six Pulse, would I be afraid of him? Brother Chen, at least I am the son of the Jinshan Marquis, with better inheritance and talent. Besides, my fat body is not for nothing. I can crush him with my weight." Xuan Fatso was excited.

"Alright, I will help you break through to Six Pulse True Qi."

"Brother Chen, what did you say? Help me break through?" Xuan Fatso looked incredulous, and Hu Qiu Yue was also shocked.

"Remember last time when I asked you to come see me? I said I would give you a surprise. Although you came a bit late, the surprise is still there."

Jiang Chen did not have time to chat with the fatso and said seriously: "Before I give you this surprise, you must swear that only the three of us know about this, and you must not reveal it to any fourth person! Otherwise, it means you are giving up on me, Jiang Chen, as your brother!"

Xuan Fatso slapped his chest: "Brother, you are the closest person to me. Even my father ranks behind you. If I don't listen to you, may I be struck by lightning!"

"Brother Chen, I also swear to keep this secret. If I reveal it, may my entire family be slaughtered!" Hu Qiu Yue was not as emotional as Xuan Fatso, but his oath was more severe.

"Alright!" Jiang Chen's eyes moved, and he was quite confident in these two close friends.

"Listen carefully, today I will teach you a skill. This skill will help you locate the true qi acupoints in your body. Unlike other true qi practitioners, you won't have to spend a lot of time searching for the next acupoint before each breakthrough. This skill will allow you to instantly find the next acupoint."

"What?" Hu Qiu Yue reacted faster, his face changing, "Brother Chen, how can such a skill exist in this world?"

"Brother Chen, you... you don't mean to say that the divine possession told you this?" Xuan Fatso's tongue was tied.

"Don't ask where it comes from, do you want to learn it?"

"Yes, yes! If I don't want to, I am a fool!" Xuan Fatso did not hesitate.

"Brother Chen, if there is such a skill, I want to learn it too." Hu Qiu Yue was also straightforward.

"Good, listen carefully. This skill is called 'True Acupoint Resonance,' and it is a secret that should not be passed on. If this skill is revealed, it will cause a great stir in the cultivation world, and you will inevitably face life-threatening danger. That's why I asked you to swear not to reveal it."

Xuan Fatso was so thirsty and dry-mouthed, he blindly trusted Jiang Chen. Whatever Jiang Chen said, he would believe unconditionally. So, he had already taken the 'True Acupoint Resonance' skill seriously.

While Hu Qiu Yue still had some doubts, he had more confidence in Jiang Chen.

"Stop talking, start listening to the incantation..." Jiang Chen did not want to waste time convincing them and directly taught the incantation.

Let the facts speak for themselves!

It must be said that martial artists are all very talented. After reciting the incantation three times, Xuan Fatso and Hu Qiu Yue had memorized it perfectly.

"No matter how much I talk, you need to try it yourself."

'True Acupoint Resonance' came from a higher level of existence, but it was not a particularly profound skill. However, with the foundation of the Eastern Kingdom, such a skill was impossible.

Xuan Fatso and Hu Qiu Yue began to try it out. After a short while, their expressions began to change, gradually showing joy, surprise, and then ecstasy—

As if they had found a treasure!

Indeed, their current feelings could only be described by these four words—like finding a treasure!

"Brother Chen, I really located it! It's so amazing, I located the eighth true qi acupoint. Brother Chen, I... I am so happy." Hu Qiu Yue was so excited that he almost cried.

Hu Qiu Yue had a tiger-like appearance but was extremely talented in cultivation. Otherwise, with the not-so-prominent ranking of the Hu Qiu Marquis, how could Hu Qiu Yue have cultivated to Six Pulse True Qi at such a young age?

Locating the eighth true qi acupoint meant that he had a chance to break through to Eight Pulse True Qi before the Qianlong Examination!

Breaking through to Eight Pulse True Qi also meant that he, Hu Qiu Yue, had a chance to challenge the top ten marquises!

And Xuan Fatso, his fat body suddenly bounced up like a ball, accompanied by a pig