Devote Himself Wholeheartedly to the Great Cause of Martial Arts

Li Xuan was pondering whether he should make up two more lines of Qi and Blood Realm cultivation formulae to replace those four lines, so Xu Yan could fill in the blanks and comprehend them on his own.

"Since they can be connected to the Qi and Blood Realm, this will make it easier for my disciple to fill in the blanks and achieve enlightenment."

But he had already passed on those four lines. Was he supposed to find an excuse and tell Xu Yan that they did not suit him, so he was replacing them with another set of formulae?

Would that not make him, the disciple of a Reclusive Master, seem lacking in his understanding of his disciple's talent?

"Perhaps I should wait a little longer. If Xu Yan cannot fill in the blanks and comprehend the true meaning of martial arts within them, then when he comes to ask me for guidance, I can give him a new cultivation formula?"

"But if I do that, will it deal a blow to my disciple's convictions?"

Li Xuan sighed inwardly. This disciple was truly difficult to teach.

Suddenly.

A faint golden light surfaced in his mind.

"Your disciple has comprehended the cultivation formula you made up, grasped the true meaning of martial arts from it, and you have obtained a Qi and Blood Realm cultivation method. Your strength has increased..."

At that instant.

A Qi and Blood Realm cultivation method appeared in Li Xuan's mind, while his own vital energy doubled in strength at the same moment.

"Hiss!"

Li Xuan's eyes widened. He was overwhelmed with excitement. "That foolish disciple is incredible! He was actually able to fill in the blanks and comprehend the true meaning of martial arts from that? This Qi and Blood Realm cultivation method cannot be said to have nothing to do with the formula, but it is still worlds apart from it...

"Good heavens, what kind of brain does he have? How did he comprehend and fill in the blanks to derive this true meaning of martial arts and cultivation method?"

He had to admit defeat.

This disciple was truly a monster.

The second feedback from the golden finger had further increased his strength.

However, after the golden finger's feedback, it vanished without a trace once more, as if it had never existed.

"Looks like the golden finger only appears when my disciple successfully cultivates the cultivation method I made up."

Li Xuan was deep in thought.

Of course, whether the golden finger had any other functions waiting to be discovered remained to be explored.

For now, teaching Xu Yan well, helping him continue to grow stronger, and having him continue his arduous cultivation were the most urgent matters.

"Disciple, being able to comprehend the formula within this amount of time is passable. Guard against arrogance and impatience, and cultivate properly."

Li Xuan strolled leisurely over to Xu Yan.

As if he could see straight through his disciple, he spoke with a hint of gratification.

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Yan marveled inwardly. "Master's eyes are truly discerning. I've only just comprehended the cultivation method, yet he saw through it at a glance!"

"Disciple, is your martial heart firm?"

Li Xuan asked solemnly.

"Master, my martial heart is as firm as a rock!"

Xu Yan spoke with a resolute gaze.

"Do you ever think about women?"

"There are no women in this disciple's heart!"

"Good! Very good! With such a martial heart, my disciple will surely reach the pinnacle of martial arts one day!"

Li Xuan was overjoyed.

A good disciple should devote himself wholeheartedly to the great cause of martial arts. He must not think about women and let them delay his cultivation. Only the great cause of martial arts was the righteous path!

I'm counting on you, disciple!

Li Xuan was deeply gratified that his disciple possessed such a martial heart.

Ever since comprehending the Qi and Blood Realm cultivation formula, Xu Yan's strength had been increasing every day. Although he was still a long way from the great completion of a hundred zhang of vital energy, in just half a month, Xu Yan's vital energy had already reached ten zhang!

"Master, I have been away from home for a long time and would like to return home to visit my parents."

One day, Xu Yan realized that he had been gone for too long and that his parents must be worried. He respectfully voiced his request.

"Mm, go ahead."

Li Xuan nodded.

But inwardly, he sighed with emotion. He had transmigrated here long ago, yet had never left the small village. It was about time he left this remote place as well.

He would go see the customs and character of the people in this world.

He would see Qi Kingdom's scenery and experience the splendor of Qi Kingdom's Jianghu. At the same time, he would see whether martial strength was truly as low as Xu Yan had claimed.

A beginner in the Qi and Blood Realm like Xu Yan could kill a Peak Jianghu Expert with a single breath. Wouldn't a person like himself, at the great completion of the Qi and Blood Realm, be able to kill someone with a single glare?

Was the martial strength of this world truly so ridiculously low?

Li Xuan recalled the Fire Mane Wolf Xu Yan had fought. Judging from that, the martial strength of this world should not be so low.

Perhaps there were some secrets even Xu Yan's status and background did not give him access to?

After watching Xu Yan leave, Li Xuan clasped his hands behind his back and sauntered back.

By the time Xu Yan returned next, it would be time to leave this place. As for the backbreaking work of moving, of course it would be left to his disciple.

In Donghe Commandery, the hottest topic on the streets, in teahouses, and in inns these days was the matter of a shipment belonging to the richest man, Xu Family, being robbed by bandits.

"Where did these bandits come from? They even dared to rob the Xu Family's goods?"

"That foolish young master of the Xu Family was just rejected by the Great General's Manor. The Xu Family's prestige has plummeted, so they must have become a target, right?"

"Although the foolish young master of the richest family was rejected by the General's Manor, the Xu Family's backer is the current Minister of Personnel!"

All the important figures in Donghe Commandery were discussing the matter in private.

In the Xu Family's reception hall, Xu Junhe sat at the head with a grave expression as he looked at the group below and said, "Where did these bandits come from? This shipment must be delivered as agreed, or we will have to pay triple compensation!"

"Chen the Escort Head, Wang the Martial Hall Master, the two of you will personally escort the goods to Jin'an this time. Be sure to deliver them as agreed."

Xu Junhe looked toward the two burly men below.

"Shopkeeper, rest assured. We will definitely deliver the goods as agreed. As for the bandits, we have our own way of dealing with them."

Chen the Escort Head cupped his hands.

Xu Junhe nodded. After making the arrangements, he sent them away.

Chen the Escort Head was the chief escort head of the largest escort agency in Donghe Commandery, which Xu Junhe secretly controlled. Wang the Martial Hall Master was the master of the largest martial hall in Donghe Commandery, whose hidden controller was likewise Xu Junhe.

Whether Chen the Escort Head or Wang the Martial Hall Master, both were Peak Jianghu Experts who had cultivated Internal Energy.

With the two of them taking action, this shipment should be delivered as agreed.

However, when he thought of the buyer of this shipment, Xu Junhe felt a trace of worry.

How could the richest man in Donghe Commandery, a man who had even married the daughter of the former Prefect of Donghe Commandery and current Minister of Personnel, be an ordinary person?

After this shipment had been robbed by bandits and his request for assistance at the Great General of Donghe's Manor had failed, he immediately realized that someone was targeting him.

And the force targeting him came from Qi Kingdom's imperial capital, Jin'an!

Once he became aware of the grave situation, he decisively mobilized his two greatest forces to ensure that the goods were delivered, leaving his enemies no excuse to attack.

"I only hope it isn't what I think."

Xu Junhe sighed inwardly.

When he returned to the rear courtyard, Madam Xu said worriedly, "Husband, Yan'er has been away from home for a long time. Could something have happened to him?"

"Don't worry, Madam. Nothing will happen to Yan'er."

Xu Junhe felt a headache coming on. His foolish son was not the least bit trouble-free. He had been gone for three months without a word.

What worried him most was that his foolish son might have been captured and taken hostage. That would be the most fatal development of all!

While Xu Junhe was worrying over his foolish son, Xu Yan was riding a horse along the official road, on his way back to Donghe Commandery City.

"The foolish son of Xu Junhe? Heh, I found you!"

A sinister voice suddenly rang out, and two figures blocked Xu Yan's horse.