Chu Han's Visit

Opening the Sea of Qi and condensing True Qi is called Forcefully Breaking Through the Mystic Pass.

However, this pass is not so easy to break.

Many martial artists get stuck at this stage, unable to advance an inch. As they grow older, their Blood Essence declines, and they lose the strength to break through to the True Qi Realm, only to die with regret.

Li Yuan has broken through to the True Qi Realm, which is an extraordinary event. It quickly spread throughout the martial arts school and beyond, with more and more people in Jiujiang Commandery learning about Li Yuan.

Qi Zhengyang looked at Li Yuan with a smile, observing wisps of Martial Arts True Qi coiling around him. It was undoubtedly the True Qi Realm.

"Very good, I thought you would need more time."

"I didn't expect you to break through to the True Qi Realm so quickly. You truly are the senior disciple of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School."

Facing Qi Zhengyang's praise, Li Yuan appeared very humble. "It's all thanks to the master's guidance. Without the master taking me in that day, Li Yuan would not have achieved this."

This was the truth. His previous self had fled here and found a foothold by joining the martial arts school. Later, with Qi Zhengyang's teachings, he was able to embark on the path of martial arts.

Qi Zhengyang had always been very satisfied with Li Yuan.

Not only did Li Yuan possess astonishing martial arts talent, but he also maintained a humble attitude, neither servile nor overbearing, which was truly commendable.

"Since you have broken through to the True Qi Realm, it is no longer appropriate for you to continue as the senior disciple of the martial arts school."

"Effective immediately, you are the vice-master of the school."

Li Yuan nodded. "I will obey the master's orders."

Becoming the vice-master of the martial arts school would bring more benefits and privileges than being the senior disciple. Moreover, at Li Yuan's current strength and realm, wealth was no longer of great significance.

Simply holding the identity of a True Qi Realm martial artist represented immense wealth. If Li Yuan wished, he could obtain thousands of gold coins with ease.

Li Yuan's breakthrough to the True Qi Realm was a major event. Qi Zhengyang recalled all the disciples of the martial arts school and announced the happy news to everyone.

At the same time, Qi Zhengyang announced on the spot that Li Yuan would assume the position of vice-master of the school.

Naturally, no one opposed this matter. A martial artist in the True Qi Realm possessed sufficient strength to hold this position.

As for the position of senior disciple, which was now vacant again, it would be filled at a later date.

Ever since the incident with the former vice-master Feng Xiang, Qi Zhengyang had never been as happy as he was today. Zhengyang Martial Arts School had gained another True Qi Realm expert. Zhengyang Martial Arts School was still the same Zhengyang Martial Arts School as before, and no one could underestimate it.

Li Yuan had only recently broken through, and his realm was still unstable. Qi Zhengyang gave him a few instructions and then let Li Yuan return to stabilize his realm, which was the most important thing. Qi Zhengyang did not let Li Yuan get involved in other matters of the martial arts school for the time being, so as not to distract him.

Furthermore, a major event like breaking through to the True Qi Realm needed to be reported to the Special Capture Division. All True Qi Realm martial artists in Jiujiang Commandery were registered by the Special Capture Division.

True Qi Realm martial artists were not insignificant figures; they were powerful and valuable combat forces. If necessary, the Special Capture Division could mobilize all True Qi Realm experts at any time.

This matter naturally did not require Li Yuan to handle it personally. Qi Zhengyang arranged for a disciple from the martial arts school to go to the Special Capture Division and register Li Yuan.

Li Yuan returned home and slowly practiced his fist techniques several times, carefully sensing the various changes within his body. He became increasingly familiar with the martial arts realm of the True Qi Realm, with True Qi flowing through his entire body without any obstruction.

After spending some time adapting, Li Yuan's lips curled into a smile. "It's time to cultivate the Cloud Stream Sword Record."

He retrieved the Rune Soldier Longsword from his room and stood in the courtyard, beginning to practice the sword techniques one by one.

The Cloud Stream Sword Record was a sword technique created by a martial arts senior who, after observing the rise and fall of sea clouds, experienced an epiphany.

Its sword techniques were ever-changing, and its sword stances were light and agile, like clouds and mist, making it difficult to fathom.

Unpredictable Smoke and Clouds!

Flowing Clouds, Ever-Changing!

Li Yuan slowly thrust out a sword. True Qi, like clouds and mist, coiled around the sword. The sword body was erratic, making it difficult to predict its next move or where it would strike!

He carefully perceived these two sword techniques, comprehending the subtle intricacies within them. Various insights flowed into his mind.

High-grade martial arts were not easy to learn; the difficulty was much greater than that of mid-grade martial arts. Even with the boost from the Divine Wisdom talent, mastery was not achieved overnight.

Two hours later, his system page finally changed.

[You have continuously practiced the Cloud Stream Sword Record]

[Cloud Stream Sword Record has broken through to the beginner level!]

"Beginner level in just two hours?"

A sense of surprise welled up in Li Yuan's heart.

This speed was indeed rather slow, incomparable to the cultivation speed of mid-grade martial arts.

The more powerful the technique, the more time it took to cultivate. However, once mastered, the power it unleashed was far beyond what mid-grade martial arts could compare to.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan felt at ease.

"No rush, I'll practice slowly."

Regardless, he possessed Divine Wisdom, which increased his cultivation speed by a thousandfold. Even if it was slower, it was still much faster than other martial artists.

In the following period, Li Yuan spent his days diligently practicing the Cloud Stream Sword Record at home. Besides often guiding Dong Yuezhen in her cultivation, he also had to set aside some time to deal with visitors.

The news of Li Yuan's breakthrough to the True Qi Realm had completely spread. All the martial artists in Jiujiang Commandery knew that someone from Zhengyang Martial Arts School had broken through to the True Qi Realm.

After inquiring, they discovered that the person who broke through was not even twenty years old, making him the youngest True Qi Realm expert in all of Jiujiang Commandery!

How astonishingly talented he was!

Many people wanted to witness this young talent of Jiujiang Commandery, and some even wanted to visit and build connections with Li Yuan. If they could befriend such a genius martial artist, the benefits would surely be substantial!

So, during these past few days, Li Yuan had met quite a few people.

He had visited almost all the influential martial artists and families in Jiujiang Commandery. They all showed him considerable goodwill, and some even tried to poach him!

Several of the top noble families in Jiujiang Commandery had subtly expressed their desire to recruit him, offering terms so generous that even Li Yuan, a martial artist in the True Qi Realm, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Some even brought their beautiful young daughters, hoping to forge a good match with Li Yuan.

The women presented in such a setting were, of course, top-tier in looks, figure, temperament, talent, and learning. It was hard to refuse them.

However, Li Yuan absolutely could not leave Zhengyang Martial Arts School to join another. Qi Zhengyang had treated him well, and he would never do something as ungrateful as abandoning Qi Zhengyang after achieving success.

"I appreciate your kindness, sir, but I'm accustomed to the company of my fellow disciples at the school and have no plans to relocate for the time being."

Li Yuan apologized as he once again refused an offer of recruitment from a family.

The man before him was Zhao Xiong, the head of the Zhao family in Jiujiang Commandery. The Zhao family was responsible for guarding several mines in Jiujiang Commandery, which brought them immense benefits, making them a force to be reckoned with in the entire commandery.

The fact that the Zhao family head personally visited, even bringing his third daughter, showed great sincerity. Yet, even so, he was met with a polite refusal.

Li Yuan's rejection was tactful, and Zhao Xiong, being a shrewd individual, immediately seized the opportunity: "Ah, what Brother Li says is very true. It was I who was presumptuous. I hope you will forgive my intrusion."

"Not at all, not at all," Li Yuan chuckled dismissively, and the two smoothly moved past the topic.

Afterward, the Zhao family head and Li Yuan engaged in casual conversation. Once the atmosphere was less awkward, the Zhao family head made an excuse and took his leave.

As they were leaving, the Zhao family's third young lady, who had been following behind her father, cast a slightly wistful glance at Li Yuan. Li Yuan, holding his cup of clear tea, kept his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, taking a gentle sip of tea, unmoved.

What a joke!

Who do you think I, Li Yuan, am?

Women only slow down my punches!

After the Zhao family departed, Li Yuan let out a long sigh. This wasn't the first time he'd had people try to recruit him, and lately, their methods seemed to be getting bolder, even resorting to using beautiful women.

Just as Li Yuan was about to get up and practice his sword, the courtyard gate was knocked upon again. A vein throbbed on Li Yuan's forehead.

"Please, come in."

However, the person who appeared at the door this time was different from anyone he had seen before. Li Yuan was stunned: "Young Commander?!"

The person who entered was none other than Chu Han, the Young Commander of the Special Capture Division in Jiujiang Commandery.

Chu Han walked into the courtyard, surveyed the surroundings, and then smiled at Li Yuan, "Li Yuan, your living quarters are simpler than I imagined."

Li Yuan quickly got up to greet him, "I'm usually busy with my martial arts practice, and my home is rather neglected. Please forgive my lack of tidiness, sir."

"Come, sit here."

They sat down at the stone table. Li Yuan offered Chu Han a cup of clear tea and took the opportunity to ask, "May I ask why you've come, sir...?"

Chu Han looked at Li Yuan and smiled slightly, "Li Yuan, have you ever considered joining the Special Capture Division?"