Indirect practice proved that even without physical contact, the Yin Yang Technique still helped open the meridians and acupoints. Applying its methods to breaking through barriers not only sped up the progress of opening acupoints, but also improved the conversion of true essence to a certain extent.
With Sister Qing's help, Liu Xiaolou opened the Neiguan point nearly two or three days ahead of schedule.
Liu Xiaolou happily began working on his seventh acupoint—the Daling point—but he had only one spirit stone left. Half a month later, that last spirit stone was spent as well, and he had no choice but to end this period of secluded cultivation.
When Sister Qing came by again, Liu Xiaolou expressed his gratitude. "Sister Qing, I have benefited greatly from your careful guidance these past days and have no way to repay you. Please accept this Jade Pendant as a small token of my appreciation."
Sister Qing froze for a moment. "You're not cultivating anymore?"
Liu Xiaolou said, "It's about time I returned to the mountain. I wonder whether the Qingyu Sect has left yet..."
Sister Qing hurriedly said, "They haven't left. They're still here, so stay put without worry. Didn't you say your cultivation had improved considerably? Why not strike while the iron is hot?"
Liu Xiaolou scratched his head. "They still haven't left? It's been three months, hasn't it..." Then he gave a bitter smile. "Even so, I have to go. I'm out of spirit stones. I need to head out, seek some opportunities, and earn a few spirit stones."
Sister Qing smiled. "I've been thinking about that for you all along! A few days ago, an outer sect steward from the Qingyu Sect came to my place for drinks. He drank a bit too much and started cursing Zhanglong Mountain, Dongyang