As we all know, the brain is the most vital and vulnerable organ in the human body.
Normally, we're too busy taking care of it, but now, according to this True Master Li Yuanzhong, to break through, we need to first experience a "Brain Shock"!
This is no joke!
Brain damage has a high probability of leaving various functional impairments, leading to mental disability, paralysis, or even insanity!
If someone else had said this, Lu Li definitely wouldn't have believed it.
But this Li Yuanzhong... his insights during his breakthrough to the state of Thoughtless Meditation were truly invaluable.
This person's profound theories are now included in the book "Black Tortoise True Stabilizing Fetal Breathing Method," so it should certainly be taken seriously.
Thinking deeper, the reason why he hadn't attracted top-level experts despite doing so much was precisely because Li Yuanzhong "cut through the clouds with his flying sword" and discussed philosophy with the Governor of Jinmen.
It's a pity that only Xiao Cha saw this scene; otherwise, I would really like to witness it.
At this moment, Wan Qing said while massaging his back:
"When a person is in the fetal stage, they can 'absorb internal energy and External Sensing of Heaven and Earth,' but as they grow older, their mind becomes impure and their Sea of Consciousness closes off. Presumably, Embryonic Breathing is about restarting the Sea of Consciousness and returning to one's original state."
Lu Li nodded repeatedly, and said carefully:
"It's like a computer that's been used for a long time becoming slow and needs a reboot. But [rebooting the brain]... Brain Shock, extremely risky."
Wan Qing didn't understand the meaning of the first sentence, but she clearly understood Lu Li's concerns, so she encouraged him:
"After Organ Refining your internal organs, Young Master, your brain will be protected by Internal Breath, so the risks are not that high."
Lu Li smiled and said, "That's right, we need to hurry up and Organ Refining; the body is the foundation of everything."
"Young Master will surely achieve his wish and succeed swiftly!"
"Thank you for your kind words. By the Object-Self Forgetfulness, you must remember not to immerse yourself in this state of complete absorption for too long."
"Young Master has reminded me many times, but Wan Qing understands."
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A high-ranking official of the fifth rank and a master of the Spirit Refining Fetal Breathing Realm had his buttocks blown off on the spot at the year-end summary meeting of the public security department.
While sensational, it also carried a touch of dark humor, and within days it spread like wildfire throughout the country.
Even the newspapers in Guanghui City mentioned it, and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Punishment personally called to question him.
Despite the huge commotion, Lu Li's life remained unusually peaceful, and he focused on his spiritual practice at home.
As the saying goes, "The peace and tranquility we enjoy is because someone is bearing the burden."
Tomorrow is the "Little New Year," and the National Martial Arts Association is unusually quiet.
The usually bustling reception hall was now completely empty.
In the president's office on the third floor, Xia Weijun Nan Jinping stared solemnly at the intelligence reports on the table.
"After the New Year, the capital will send a [Divine Constable] to investigate this matter..."
Nan Jinping frowned and said, "The Divine Constable specializes in investigations; I'm afraid he'll find the Four Spirits."
Xia Weijun asked, "Which one is it? It's not someone with the [Innate] level, is it?"
"That's not necessarily true," Nan Jinping said with a smile.
"You have your master's influence. He made it very clear last time that this matter is only for 'juniors to play around with.' Who among those above the [Innate] level dares to offend him?"
This was good news, but Xia Weijun's face remained worried:
"I know who's here. Sitting Forget Blood Change isn't much easier to deal with than the Innate Realm. If the [Four Spirits] keep causing trouble like this, even my master's reputation will suffer."
Nan Jinping smiled wryly, "With the [Four Spirits] descending to earth, how could there be no trouble? Let's try our best to help."
Xia Weijun leaned back in her chair and nodded:
"The Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise are out in the open, while our side is developing well in the shadows. But is it the Vermilion Bird... or the White Tiger?"
"This time, instead of confronting them head-on and eliminating them, they used assassination... It must be Vermilion Bird."
Nan Jinping speculated for a moment, then looked puzzled:
"On the contrary, the most arrogant White Tiger has not shown up at all, which is unusual. Throughout history, the White Tiger has always been the most flamboyant during the [descent of the Four Spirits]."
"Could it be that he was too arrogant and bloodthirsty, and is already dead?"
"That person will also be transferred; there must have been some warning signs."
The two talked for a while but still couldn't figure it out. Xia Weijun waved her sleeve and said:
"There's no point in overthinking. Let's focus on helping our side grow stronger first. In less than a year or two, we'll People of Izumo a big surprise!"
Looking out at the dim sky, Nan Jinping sighed, "I just hope it's not too late... the Treaty of Amity will be signed soon."
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Lu Li would naturally not waste the precious time gained by his allies.
With the medicinal food and Spirit Tea, plus the stimulation of his Internal Breath, he suddenly felt that the itching in his body stopped on the day before the Lunar New Year.
The constant, agonizing sensation of ants crawling through my skin suddenly vanished.
Lu Li had long been accustomed to fighting this tingling and itchy feeling, to the point that he was somewhat unaccustomed to it.
This is precisely because the muscles and bones have been strengthened to their limit, so naturally they will no longer generate stimulation.
At this moment, Lu Li had completed his Bone Forging and was ready to Organ Refining!
He was about to tell the two girls the good news.
At this moment, Xiao Cha was teaching Wan Qing martial arts in the courtyard.
Seeing Lu Li out, before he could even speak, Xiao Cha spoke first:
"Powerful and swift, it seems you're ready for some serious Organ Refining!"
"That's right." Lu Li nodded and said seriously, "Do you think I need to do anything else?"
Xiao Cha and Wan Qing came up at the same time, one feeling the bones and tendons, the other taking the pulse, and then said in unison:
"With strong muscles and bones, and abundant energy, victory is assured!"
"Thank you both for your kind words, ladies. I'll be off to [Organ Refining] now."
Lu Li smiled, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and then turned and went inside.
"Wait a minute, let me tell you more." Xiao Cha suddenly got up and chased after him into the house, closing the door behind her.
Wan Qing's expression shifted, and she opened her mouth as if to say something...
But then he thought that with the physique of Marrow Cleansing Martial Artist, it shouldn't be a problem to do it once in a while, so he kept quiet.
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Inside the house, Xiao Cha repeatedly gave instructions:
"The most important thing in breaking through to the Organ Refining is to [go all out in one go], to unleash the Internal Breath within the five internal organs. It's like our car; if you twist the crank hard, it starts up in no time. If you dawdle, it'll just drag on and won't start..."
Lu Li nodded and said, "I understand, don't worry~ I feel there's an 80% chance of success."
Although I had many fortuitous encounters, the time was too short and I lacked the necessary experience to achieve 100% success.
Xiao Cha hesitated, "Even that's probably not safe. If it fails, my internal organs will be damaged and I'll need to recuperate for a year or two..."
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Cha suddenly looked away, turned her face to the side, and said, "How about this, you close your eyes, and I'll guarantee it for you."
Lu Li asked, somewhat puzzled, "Close your eyes?"
"Just close your mouth, stop dawdling."
"All right."
Lu Li quickly closed his eyes, but soon heard his heart pounding.
The sound grew closer, and soon a sweet, delicate fragrance filled the air.
[Could it be...?]
Lu Li immediately realized what it meant, opened his eyes, and saw that it was indeed a large white steamed bun with red dates.
"Damn it! Who told you to open your eyes?!"
Xiao Cha blushed deeply, but she didn't stop, and fed him the steamed bun.
With such a good thing happening, why did Lu Li suddenly turn his head away to avoid it?
"No, no, you've already lost too much Internal Breath; you can't afford to deplete your [Heart Blood] any more!"
The young woman had suffered Heart Blood last time and it took her several months to recover.
Wan Qing also said, this is something that shortens one's lifespan!
How could Lu Li possibly give in? At that moment, he suddenly turned his head to dodge and even used his mental strength to push the girl.
Xiao Cha remained completely still and smiled gently:
"Fool, you're just a Cultivator, and you think you can resist when I, a Strongman a whole realm higher, get close to you?"