The two corpses of Blood Exchange martial artist serve as the most direct reference.
Xiao Cha gained a lot from her contemplation, and her future became much clearer.
At this moment, muffled gunshots could be heard intermittently throughout the arena.
Looking up, I saw two Terminators finishing off enemies, and a large flock of crows circling overhead, cawing strangely.
Xiao Cha stood up and said, "Let's go back quickly, I need to break through!"
Lu Li smiled and nodded, "It seems you've made a good discovery. I'll have Number 0 drive."
"Puppets are so convenient; they can do everything for you."
Xiao Cha was quite envious. Not only was the Spirit Refinement powerful, but it also provided a great deal of assistance, making daily life much easier.
Number 0 quickly drove the car over, A'da packed the weapons and ammunition into a canvas bag. The group then got into the car and headed back.
Xiao Cha rolled down the car window, looked at the riverbank that had turned red, and said:
"If these people die, will Jinmen be free of opium and Ice Soul Powder?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Cha laughed at her own foolishness and said self-deprecatingly:
"How could that be?... The imperial court still relies on opium to collect taxes, and the Governor -general also depend on it to maintain their armies."
Lu Li looked out the window, remaining silent.
The old Divine Continent gradually overlapped with Mexico, where he lived.
The same rampant drug abuse, the same scumbags everywhere, and not a glimmer of hope in sight.
Lu Li glanced at the large number of corpses gradually receding into the distance and said softly:
"Although this is our first meeting, I have accepted your souls. 220 of them, and I will use them in the right place."
"What are you muttering about?" Xiao Cha looked over with bright, sparkling eyes.
Lu Li put his arm around the girl's shoulder and said seriously:
"When will we move in together? I want to sleep with you."
"Sleep my ass!"
Xiao Cha had indeed forgotten about the previous topic and immediately pinched him.
Lu Li didn't resist, since the girl wasn't exerting any force.
After making a fuss, Xiao Cha rested her head on Lu Li's shoulder and mumbled:
"You've taken such liberties with me, and I'm not even angry... Looks like I can't escape your grasp, but I won't let you easily take my body. My mother said men don't cherish things they get easily."
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When I got home, it was not yet 11 o'clock, and Wan Qing was busy making lunch.
Seeing the two return safely, a genuine smile of joy appeared on her face:
"Just a moment, dinner will be ready soon."
"What are we eating?" Xiao Cha peeked inside and asked with satisfaction.
"Hmm~ Braised cabbage and pork with glass noodles, and big white steamed buns, not bad, not bad~"
Wan Qing asked, "Everything went smoothly?"
Lu Li replied proactively, "It went very smoothly, and I fulfilled your request."
"Thank you, Young Master ~" Wan Qing smiled, slowly performed a Wanfu Ceremony, and then turned and went back to the kitchen.
Next, "Number 0" maintained the weapons and drew water from the well to wash the vehicle until it shone like new.
Lu Li was very satisfied and used his mental energy to recharge the two puppets.
After all this was done, a basin of stewed cabbage, pork, and vermicelli was served, along with a small mountain of steamed buns.
I'll eat first~
Xiao Cha devoured 10 steamed buns and most of a bowl of vegetables in a flash.
Then he grabbed a handful of Ejiao, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed it vigorously, saying:
"I've broken through to a higher level while I'm back in my room. See you tomorrow!"
Having said that, he vanished in a flash.
The scene was quiet for a moment. After a short while, Wan Qing took a big bite of a large white steamed bun with both hands.
"This time there won't be any problems."
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This breakthrough for Xiao Cha is crucial.
The three of them tacitly kept quiet, even speaking in hushed tones, for fear of disturbing the peace in the slightest.
The next morning, Lu Li and Wan Qing arrived in the courtyard almost at the same time and waited quietly.
After a while, Tong Shao came out rubbing his eyes and nestled obediently in Wan Qing's arms.
Everyone waited until 8 o'clock before they heard the door open, and Xiao Cha stretched and came out.
"Ah~ I slept so well~"
She waved to the three of them, saying, "You're all here."
Lu Li laughed and said, "Judging from that smug look, you must have broken through."
Wan Qing smiled gently, Tong Shao nodded, saying:
"His tail's practically wagging in the air. Newly promoted Marrow Cleansing expert, show us what you've got!"
"Then you'd better watch carefully~"
Xiao Cha stopped pretending, went straight to the car, supported the chassis with both hands, and lifted it up with all her might!
"What incredible strength!"
The vehicle itself weighs over a ton, and with weapons, ammunition, and armor, it weighs nearly two tons.
Xiao Cha lifted it up without much effort and even walked around the yard a few times.
" Those in the Marrow Cleansing realm possess the strength of 6,000 jin, and are said to have the strength of an elephant."
She gently lowered the car, clapped her hands, and said:
"But physical strength is secondary. At this level, one uses Internal Breath energy to refine the marrow, causing the martial artist's physique to increase dramatically, and the total amount of Internal Breath also increases threefold!"
Xiao Cha said smugly, "Now I can help you both break through! Who wants to go first?"
Lu Li smiled and said, "Let Wan Qing go first, she hasn't tried it yet."
"Alright! Come on~ I'll take you to eat something delicious~"
Xiao Cha picked up Princess Wan Qing and carried her into the house.
Lu Li chewed a piece of donkey-hide Ejiao and practiced martial arts in the courtyard at a leisurely pace.
Not long after, Wan Qing's soft cry came from inside the room, "It's so hot... it feels so bloated!"
"Stop shouting, go practice your boxing and absorb all the Internal Breath."
Xiao Cha pushed Wan Qing out, and Lu Li took the initiative to step forward.
Just as I was about to go in, the girl raised her hand to block my way, and said with a stern face:
"Let's get this straight, we're cultivating, doing serious business, so you're not allowed to take liberties with me~"
Lu Li said seriously, "I'm not that kind of person."
Xiao Cha gave her a disdainful look and stepped aside.
"Wan Qing couldn't withstand it after absorbing only 20% of my Internal Breath, so I'll give you the remaining 60%."
As Xiao Cha spoke, she embraced Lu Li. Lu Li asked, "Aren't you going to save some time for cultivation?"
"No rush, the next stage is [Blood Transformation], which is extremely dangerous. Let's get you up there first~"
The two got into position, and Xiao Cha slowly channeled her Internal Breath.
As he inhaled the delicate fragrance of the maiden, Lu Li once again felt the vital energy coursing through his entire body.
The cells, instinctively craving this energy, immediately cheered and stirred.
Xiao Cha has undergone marrow cleansing, and her Internal Breath is much hotter than before; it is indeed very hot and swollen. No wonder Wan Qing cried out.
However, Lu Li is thick-skinned and tough, so he can endure it.
He even idly licked it with his tongue, savoring its sweetness, only to be immediately grabbed by the ear by Xiao Cha:
"Do you still want it or not!"
"Yes, yes, I'm not moving anymore."
"Hmph~"
The Xiao Cha was poured in very slowly, flowing gently for three minutes, allowing Lu Li to fully absorb it.
Afterwards, Lu Li felt as if a small stove had been lit inside his stomach, making it feel hot and humid.
He hurriedly went to the courtyard and practiced the White Dragon Whip Technique with Wan Qing, allowing his body to absorb as much Internal Breath as possible.
However, Xiao Cha Chadu brought too much Internal Breath, and even after practicing the White Dragon Whip Technique three times in a row, Lu Li still felt his body burning hot.
He continued practicing until he suddenly felt an itch all over his body!
The itch seems to come from deep within my bones; no matter how much I scratch, it doesn't help.
Just as I was about to look for Wan Qing, Xiao Cha smiled and said:
"Hey~ This is a sign that you're about to Bone Forging stage. Once you get through this, you can move on to [Organ Refining]~"