Chapter 292: Golden Blood Qi (II)

After drinking for a while, the group excitedly headed to Red Joy Flower Pleasure Barge. The women there were all peerless beauties and cultivated special charm techniques that could seduce a person down to their very bones.

By the time Lin Zheyu returned to the courtyard, it was already very late. Li Mengxi was satisfied, though his legs felt slightly weak. The bright moonlight poured down, illuminating the smile on his face that was full of spring breeze. Although he felt regretful at missing the chance to recruit Zhao Hao, a future genius, his joining the Wuji Sect was still a good outcome. With this connection through Zhao Hao, both he and Li Mengqi would receive much better treatment within the Li Family.

"Earlier, with Xiong Yonghao and the others present, I did not tell you. Li Yanming seems to have some issues. He may be secretly colluding with the Tang Family and has leaked my information to them," Lin Zheyu briefly explained Li Yanming's matter on the way.

Li Yanming was a retainer personally cultivated by Li Mengxi's father and one of the most trusted subordinates of the siblings. Lin Zheyu could only bring this up and leave them to handle it themselves.

"Li Yanming? How could that be?" Li Mengxi's expression froze instantly, his face filled with disbelief. He trusted that Zhao Hao would not deceive him about this matter, especially after Zhao Hao had gained the recognition of the Wuji Sect, which only increased that trust.

"I am only suspicious for now, but you should investigate him," Lin Zheyu said.

The two stepped into the courtyard. It was already quite late, yet Li Mengqi and Li Wensi were still seated at the stone table in the yard, their expressions rather grim.

"Young Master Zhao, Brother Mengxi, you have finally returned. That ungrateful Li Yanming actually defected to Li Shuqin and even leaked some important matters to her. That bastard truly deserves to die!" Li Wensi said angrily. "I suspect that when Sister Mengqi encountered danger last time, it was very likely Li Yanming who caused trouble behind the scenes."

"Sister, are you alright?" Li Mengxi asked anxiously as he looked at Li Mengqi, whose expression was unpleasant.

Normally an icy beauty, Li Mengqi now looked colder than ever, yet one could clearly feel the fury contained within. It seemed that something had happened when they went out tonight.

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Sister, do not get angry. Leave Li Yanming's matter to me. Your Ice true intent has not yet fully stabilized. Do not let this ruin the mental state you have cultivated for years. Li Shuqin is deliberately trying to provoke you," Li Mengxi said hurriedly.

The path of true intent was extremely difficult to cultivate and required a compatible state of mind. Once the mental state was disturbed, the path of martial cultivation would stagnate. After Lin Zheyu had condensed the Tortoise Breath true intent, under its influence, even the Dominance true intent seed had shown signs of regression.

Hearing Li Mengxi's words now, he quickly turned his attention inward to observe the Tortoise Breath true intent. It did show slight fluctuations, but the impact was not significant. However, once he fully condensed the Dominance true intent, it would inevitably clash with the Tortoise Breath true intent and require restabilization.

The path of true intent is indeed not so easy

.

If the two true intents complemented each other, it would be manageable. However, cultivating two completely opposing true intents at the same time was far more troublesome.

Huff, huff.

Li Mengqi took several deep breaths, forcefully suppressing the anger in her heart. Yet the fury in the depths of her eyes was still visible. Being betrayed by her most trusted subordinate was a tremendous blow to her. Especially since Li Yanming had been trained by her parents and entrusted to her as someone she could rely on. She never expected that even he would betray her.

"Do you need help?" Lin Zheyu asked.

Having known Li Mengqi for so long, this was the first time he had seen her display such intense emotional fluctuation. Even deep in the mountains, when facing life and death danger, he had never seen her emotions waver so greatly.

"I have made Young Master Zhao laugh. There is no need to trouble you. This is a Li Family matter, and it would not be appropriate for you to intervene. Let us not speak of this anymore. Young Master Zhao, did today's arena challenges go smoothly?" Li Mengqi said as she changed the subject.

"Sister, you have no idea. Brother Zhao has been noticed by the Wuji Sect and accepted as a true disciple!" Before Lin Zheyu could speak, Li Mengxi spoke eagerly.

Lin Zheyu had been accepted by the Wuji Sect, yet Li Mengxi was even happier than he was.

"Congratulations, Young Master Zhao." A look of surprise appeared on Li Mengqi's face as she offered her congratulations. She knew Zhao Hao's martial cultivation talent was extremely strong, but she had not expected it to reach such a level.

"What, Young Master Zhao has been accepted as a true disciple by the Wuji Sect? Heavens!" Upon hearing this, Li Wensi could not help but cry out, no longer even caring about being angry over Li Yanming's matter.

"Not yet. When I received their invitation, it felt somewhat unreal, so I did not immediately agree. Lin Zheyu shook his head and said.

"It is only a matter of time. From now on, Brother Zhao, you must be careful. Once it is known that the Wuji Sect has extended an invitation to you, many genius martial artists will surely come seeking your name and challenge you," Li Mengxi said seriously.

Being exceptionally recruited by one of the four top-tier sects was a form of affirmation of a martial artist's talent, and many genius martial artists would naturally harbor thoughts of stepping on him to rise.

"It is fine. I will face whoever comes one by one," Lin Zheyu said calmly, his tone filled with powerful confidence. Even without unlocking the Ninefold Origin Lock Art, he could rely on his formidable movement techniques to force a draw.

"Dominant! Brother Zhao, you are starting to carry more and more of the bearing of someone cultivating Dominance true intent," Li Mengxi said with a smile.

The clear moonlight spilled down, and it was already quite late. After chatting with them for a while, Lin Zheyu returned to his room to sleep. After he left, Li Mengqi, Li Mengxi, and Li Wensi continued whispering for a long time, likely discussing how to deal with Li Yanming's matter.

***

Early the next morning, just as the sky began to brighten, Li Mengqi, Li Mengxi, and Li Wensi headed out. With the siblings' parents absent, all household matters fell upon them, requiring them to run around handling many affairs.

Li Wensi mainly accompanied Li Mengqi, following them and learning along the way. In the courtyard, Lin Zheyu practiced a round of Barbaric Ox Fist, reactivating the Dominance true intent seed that had been suppressed all night by the Tortoise Breath true intent. With even slight inattention, the Tortoise Breath true intent would suppress the Dominance true intent seed.

"Today, I will push my blood qi straight to the tenth transformation. In the future, I should try to break through in one go. Otherwise, unlocking it and then locking it again with the Ninefold Origin Lock Art will waste Origin Force," Lin Zheyu muttered as he looked at the data within his consciousness.

Each time the Ninefold Origin Lock Art was unlocked, Origin Force was required for recovery. Otherwise, as time passed, the immense blood qi and life energy within the body would slowly dissipate. This meant that every unlocking would waste 1 unit of Origin Force. After routinely checking the surroundings of the courtyard and confirming there were no issues, he took out a wooden basin and poured in the powder from five sets of Blazing Flame Blood-Burning Powder.

Last time, four sets of herbs had been used, and almost all of their medicinal power was exhausted. With nearly half of the cultivation progress remaining, five sets of Blazing Flame Blood-Burning Powder should be sufficient.

After completing the preparations, Lin Zheyu took a deep breath and activated the Ninefold Origin Lock Art. Originally, it had only been used up to the sixth turn. As it advanced to the ninth turn, nearly all of the blood qi in his body was sealed into the acupoints throughout his body.

Again!

Lin Zheyu clenched his teeth and continued circulating the Ninefold Origin Lock Art, carrying out a second sealing.

There was no blood qi left in his body. The second sealing only locked away the life energy within his physique. Veins bulged all over Lin Zheyu's body, cold sweat streamed down his forehead, and his face flushed red from the strain.

A few minutes later, his body staggered, and he nearly lost his footing. Lin Zheyu felt that his body had become weaker than ever before.

"

Huff...

"

He slowly exhaled a long breath of turbid air. After adapting to his current condition, he walked over to the table and submerged both of his hands in the basin of water.

Use 6 units of Origin Force to cultivate the Violet Thunder Blood Condensing Technique.

The thought was transmitted, and in the next instant, Lin Zheyu once again plunged into endless cultivation.

Vast mysterious energy surged forth, drawing out the medicinal power of the herbs in the basin and flooding into his body. Under the influence of the mysterious energy, the medicinal power rapidly transformed into blood qi and replenished his weakened body. When the total amount of blood qi recovered to about one tenth of its original level, the quantity stopped increasing and instead became increasingly refined.

When the blood qi became refined to a certain degree, it seemed to reach its limit and no longer continued to improve. Vast mysterious energy, carrying surging medicinal power, poured into the blood qi. At the instant this energy flooded in, the blood qi seemed to boil, churning violently. Immediately after, faint strands of pale golden blood qi power emerged.

After several breaths, Lin Zheyu slowly opened his eyes, weariness evident in his gaze. Using 6 units of Origin Force at once was no small burden for him.

"I finally succeeded."

[Heaven Rewards the Diligent]

[Name: Lin Zheyu]

[Origin Force: 25]

[Skills: Ninefold Origin Lock Art (Perfection), Tortoise Breath True Technique (Sixth Stage: 0%), Golden Goose Technique (Tenth Stage: 100%), Violet Thunder Dominance Fist (Seventh Stage: 100%), Spirit-Wondrous Movement Technique (Fifth Stage: 100%), Violet Thunder Blood Condensing Technique (Second Stage: 1%)]

Lin Zheyu looked at the data within his consciousness, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly into a smile. Not only had he succeeded, but the Violet Thunder Blood Condensing Technique had also entered the second stage. This meant that his blood qi could continue advancing toward the eleventh transformation.

I remember that when cultivating in the consciousness space, there seemed to be faint golden blood qi at the instant the blood qi underwent a qualitative change. Where did it go?

Lin Zheyu closed his eyes and sensed the blood qi energy within his body. After carefully perceiving it for a long time, he finally saw extremely faint, threadlike traces of pale golden blood qi power deep within the blood qi.