Acquiring Pure Yang, Shocking Everyone (Part 1)

During the day, Li Cunxiao was free. Now that he was an escort captain, he naturally didn't have to sit idly in the storeroom.

He pushed thoughts of evening social obligations aside, but he needed to prepare for his training.

After advancing to the Muscle and Tendon Realm, the biggest and first change Li Cunxiao had to adapt to was the slowing of his training progress.

First Order Demon Meat was far less effective for him now.

"I'm afraid it will take two to three months to gather enough for the Vajra Scepter now."

On the table before Li Cunxiao were dried demon meats obtained through both the Black Market and the Escort Agency. After sampling them, the results were largely the same.

If he had to say, the Blood Qi in the demon meat provided by Zhang Lishi was purer, but the Malevolent Qi content was less than half of the Black Market jerky.

Conversely, the Black Market jerky had more Malevolent Qi, but the Blood Qi was mixed, requiring frequent excretion after consumption.

Eating both in combination was the optimal choice, balancing both Blood Qi and Malevolent Qi.

Li Cunxiao had already prepared himself for this, so he wasn't particularly disappointed.

After all, with the help of the Vajra Scepter, his leveling speed was already abnormally fast. Now, it was merely returning to normal.

Even a genius like Ye Chengxiao took nearly a year to reach the Blood Qi Realm.

As for the Muscle and Tendon Realm, Shen He broke through to the Second Realm at twenty. Now at twenty-four, he was only at the Great Accomplishment of the Second Training.

Senior Disciple Brother Shi Tie, with his deep accumulation and explosive progress, broke through to the Second Realm at twenty-one. It took him six years to reach the Third Training Completion of training tendons, bones, and skin. After that, he was stuck before the Viscera Realm for eight years.

Experts in the Third Realm in the city, such as the patriarchs of the Ye Family and the Xiao Family, were all middle-aged.

Given the reality, Li Cunxiao wouldn't rush. Of course, he wouldn't miss opportunities that should be seized.

"Master said that within the same realm, demons are often stronger than martial artists. The Chai Gang also said that Second Order Demons require multiple Muscle Realm experts to surround and kill."

"If I want to increase the charging speed, the optimal choice currently seems to be hunting First Order Completion demons, like that Blood-Patterned Mountain Spectre. Alternatively, I would need to kill martial artists of the same realm."

"However, Muscle Realm martial artists in Chuqiu City are all well-known. They are either retainers of one family or guests of another. That option, which would stir up trouble, can only be a backup."

"Also, since the Vajra Scepter gained new functions after upgrading, I should also learn another martial art to be prepared for emergencies."

Li Cunxiao walked to the head of the bed. His thick forearm struggled slightly as he reached into a crevice, taking out a book wrapped in cowhide.

"Pure Yang Sixteen Hands."

His idea was simple. He hadn't learned it before because his energy was limited, and the breakthrough requirements for this martial art were strict.

Now that all conditions were met, he could naturally try it. Even if he couldn't break through to the Muscle and Tendon level with the Vajra Scepter, he could at least broaden his knowledge.

With this thought, Li Cunxiao first took out the Secret Diagram.

Having already experienced visualizing the Tiger Demon, this time Li Cunxiao did not focus on the sixteen erotic paintings. Instead, he tried to visualize the Tiger Demon, reaching a state on the verge of eruption, using the demon to observe the demon.

As expected, in his vision, the sixteen erotic paintings gradually blurred their boundaries, twisting, shaking, and merging. Finally, they transformed into a fox-like face, neither human nor demon, both eerie and somewhat seductive.

"So that's how they hid the Visualization Method."

Li Cunxiao only confirmed the existence of the most important Visualization Method. Since there were no problems, he put down the diagram and turned to study the moves of the Pure Yang Sixteen Hands in front.

This time, with the experience of cultivating the Tiger Demon Fist to the Muscle and Tendon Realm, the secret manual no longer seemed as obscure as before.

Especially some of the hidden messages and allusions. Thanks to his extensive reading during this period, particularly some old martial arts news and miscellaneous talks among martial artists, Li Cunxiao could understand seven or eight out of ten, if not immediately.

For the remaining incomprehensible content, he could organize it and ask Cui Yao for advice when he had time.

Now that they were both nominally instructors, offering wine and meat would make asking a few questions easy.

He read like this all the way until the You hour in the afternoon. In the late autumn season, the sky was already dim yellow and gradually darkening.

Li Cunxiao closed the secret manual, walked out the door, and gazed at the vast sky, feeling a sense of exhilaration.

His martial power in the Muscle and Tendon Realm was already considered a core fighting force in Chuqiu County, ensuring his safety.

He had become Zhang Lishi's disciple, and his younger brother was no longer a dependent pageboy.

Every month, he could easily earn fifty taels of silver without escorting any missions, no longer worrying about food and clothing, and could even afford to eat Black Market demon meat.

With masters like Zhang Lishi and the Cui brothers guiding his martial arts cultivation, he didn't have to grope blindly.

Everything was getting better.

"In the future, it will be even better."

Li Cunxiao smiled slightly, tidied his appearance, and strode out of the courtyard.

Tonight was the time to make his debut.

"Junior Disciple Ye hasn't met Senior Disciple Brother yet, has he? Senior Disciple Brother is bold and generous, he will surely appreciate a talent like Junior Disciple Ye."

As the lamps were lit, Shen He, Jiang Qi, and other young masters from prominent families traveled together to Zhang Manor.

Senior Disciple Brother Shi Tie usually guarded Zhang Lishi's estate. He had returned early specifically for the Autumn Hunt.

Zhang Lishi was hosting a welcoming banquet for his chief disciple tonight, and his junior disciples like Shen He naturally couldn't miss it.

"I heard that Senior Disciple Brother is one of the only two individuals among Chuqiu's younger generation to have broken through to the Viscera Realm. The other is the eldest son of County Governor Murong, who is also of mysterious whereabouts. Tonight, I must witness Senior Disciple Brother's demeanor."

Ye Chengxiao's expression held anticipation and nervousness. In fact, the other people in the carriage felt the same.

There was no other reason; on the surface, Shi Tie was almost the undisputed successor to the Flying Tiger Escort Agency.

While these individuals were also here to learn martial arts, fostering good relations with the future Chief Escort was an equally important task for their families.

With nervous anticipation, the four arrived at the Escort Agency. After having servants present their gift list and presents, they headed straight for the training grounds without delay.

The usual training area was now set up for a grand banquet, and many escorts had already arrived.

Zhang Lishi's grand gesture was undoubtedly a way to show his regard for his chief disciple, Shi Tie.

The four grew more excited and quickly walked towards the high platform in the center. However, as they approached, they unexpectedly found a stranger standing beside Zhang Lishi and Shi Tie.

The stranger was tall and was chatting animatedly with the other two. Although his demeanor was respectful, his face was remarkably imposing, showing no hint of timidity.

Shen He vaguely felt the stranger looked familiar but couldn't recall where he had seen him. The other three were even more bewildered until Zhang Lishi noticed them and signaled them forward.

Before the four could ask any questions, they heard their Master's cheerful voice:

"Sanlang, quickly greet your senior brothers and sisters."

The young man nodded, neither subservient nor arrogant, and cupped his fists, speaking loudly:

"Li Cunxiao, greetings Senior Brother Shen, Senior Sister Jiang, Senior Sister Xiao, and..."

When his gaze turned to Ye Chengxiao, he paused slightly, seemingly uncertain.

"Junior Brother Ye?"