After arriving home, Xiao Cha prepared a separate room to store the 12 puppets and their weapons and ammunition.
Looking at the pile of stuff stored in the warehouse, and the essential oil extraction machine... she suddenly felt the need to move to a larger house.
Just then, Wan Qing's charming voice came from behind. "My lord, no~"
Turning my head, I saw Lu Li peeling a pomelo.
Xiao Cha went up and pinched his waist, saying irritably, "What are you doing in broad daylight!"
Lu Li turned around to grab some peaches, grinning, "I missed you guys~"
"You never see him all day, and when he comes back, he causes trouble..."
Xiao Cha reached out and massaged the tendons and bones in Lu Li's arms, asking, "Have you completed the initial stage of Marrow Cleansing?"
"Yes," Lu Li nodded.
"The Internal Breath has permeated to the very bones, nourishing the entire marrow. Now it's time to 'refine' it."
This means using Internal Breath to cleanse and refine the bone marrow.
Xiao Cha pinched it a few more times and pondered:
"Although you have [Internal Vision], this is still your first time undergoing this refinement, so we must be careful... Wan Qing and I will take care of you together, starting with your femur."
The femur is the strongest bone that supports the entire body weight, making it the most stable point to start from.
Lu Li nodded, then, feeling that he was in good spirits, simply said:
"The early bird catches the worm, so let's start now!"
The two girls readily agreed, so the three of them went inside together to begin Lu Li's first bone marrow cleansing.
Just as jade cannot become a work of art without being carved, the human body's muscles, bones, and organs, including bone marrow, also need to be tempered and strengthened to become powerful.
The essence of "marrow cleansing" is the same as physical exercise.
It simply involves using Internal Breath to stimulate the bone marrow, causing adaptive changes that enhance its functional qualities, ultimately achieving the effect of "refining the marrow to a state of frost-like clarity."
At this moment, the two girls waited Spirit Concentration.
Lu Li stimulates the heart to generate Internal Breath, which then permeates the femur through the Foot Yangming and Foot Taiyin meridians.
It has to be said that having [Internal Vision] is incredibly convenient. Lu Li can clearly see the entire process, so he is naturally very aware of what's going on.
In addition, the super-fast reaction and control brought by the Spirit Refinement technique made it very easy for him to use his Internal Breath to cleanse the bone marrow of his femur.
My legs felt sore, just like when an ordinary person does a squat, which is the right intensity for a beginner.
This process was repeated five times, and the first purification of the bone marrow was completed!
Ordinary martial artists are most prone to problems at this step; too much force can damage their bone marrow, while too little force is useless. They are far less adept at controlling their strength than Lu Li, who can stimulate the opponent with just the right amount of force.
At this moment, he couldn't help but tremble. But once he recovered, the function of his bone marrow could be improved to a higher level than before the stimulation.
"This is the principle behind the body's 'supercompensation' during exercise."
Through practice, Lu Li immediately understood that there were no secrets left in the marrow cleansing process.
But at this moment, what surprised him most was the human body's "meridians".
This organ runs through the entire body; it's practically a natural energy channel, as if it were specially reserved for cultivation—it's incredibly convenient!
"The key to evolution!"
Lu Li subconsciously uttered a soft cry.
Upon hearing this, Wan Qing stepped forward, took the pulse, and said with a smile, "Perfectly satisfactory."
"Having [Internal Vision] is such a great advantage!" Xiao Cha said happily.
"Ordinary people can only rely on 'great effort to create miracles,' but Cultivator can see directly and even guide a group of 'blind people'~"
Lu Li stretched his limbs and asked, "I'm all set, but how's your cultivation going?"
The three are not just lovers enjoying peaches and pomelos, but also "Daoist partners" supporting each other.
Xiao Cha bluntly stated, "I need to cleanse my spine next, and I require your [Internal Vision] assistance."
The spinal cord is an important component of the human central nervous system; even a slight malfunction can result in hemiplegia.
As a doctor, Wan Qing was well aware of the dangers involved, and her expression turned solemn as she said:
"Xiao Cha, you must be extremely careful! Absolutely, absolutely no rash actions are allowed! Not even the slightest bit of carelessness is permitted!"
"Don't worry, I understand."
Xiao Cha was quite optimistic, saying, "Besides, Lu Li is helping me~ I might as well scout ahead first~"
She took the first dangerous step. Lu Li used his Internal Vision to observe, and he would have some preparation and experience, perhaps even... lessons learned!
Lu Li, unwilling to let the girl take the risk, immediately said:
"You take a break first. I'll do this step first, and then I'll help you once I've gained experience."
"Who do you think you are! My Spirit Refinement cultivation..."
"It's settled then!"
Lu Li grabbed the two halves of the peach and squeezed them hard, interrupting the other person, while Xiao Cha pulled his ear...
The two of them acted like children. Wan Qing smiled sincerely and then told the good news:
"Um... I'm almost at the stage of Organ Refining. I should be breaking through to the stage of Spirit Refinement my spirit soon too. I need to ask you, my lord, to take a look at me."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li showed delight, but wasn't overly surprised.
After all, this is one of the Four Spirits, born with the destiny of humanity, and is inherently unreasonable.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Cha puffed out her chest and proudly declared, "My Spirit Refinement is almost at the Meditative Entry too!"
This is truly a wonderful surprise!
Xiao Cha has always struggled with Spirit Refinement; it was Lu Li who helped her with "Spirit Concentration -to-Heart Connection." How come Meditative Entry so quickly?
Xiao Cha proactively explained:
"I have a humble opinion... Spirit Refinement is related to one's will and thinking; this mortal world is actually the best form of training."
She hugged Lu Li and said:
"Ever since I met this kid, I've seen so much, and I've found my true self. Now all I need is a catalyst!"
"Congratulations!"
Lu Li and Wan Qing were both happy for her; the scenery was completely different after Meditative Entry.
Grandmaster level martial arts and magical artifacts are within reach!
Moreover, once in Meditative Entry state, with the blessing of "Body Follows Will," the process of cleansing the spine becomes much more effortless.
This matter has many advantages, but it cannot be rushed; we must wait for the right opportunity.
At this moment, Xiao Cha glanced at the clock and exclaimed in surprise:
"Oh dear~ it's almost 9 o'clock! I have to hurry and leave with Tong Shao! Today is her first day of school!"
She hurriedly ran outside, calling out, "I'm leaving first! You two can stay home and watch it at your leisure!"
Xiao Cha rushed to the yard and searched around. She quickly found the Tong Shao hidden in the kitchen and dragged it outside.
Wan Qing explained:
"Uncle Chen hired a famous tutor for his two children, Xiao Cha wants to give him the Tong Shao along with them, so he won't be playing around at home all day."
At this moment, Tong Shao looked pitifully at Lu Li, pleading for help.
But Lu Li said, "Seven years old is old enough to start school."
He waved goodbye to the little girl, watching her walk away with a tearful face.
Lu Li lowered his hand and chuckled at Wan Qing:
"Now it's just the two of us at home, let me give you a good look around~"
Wan Qing blushed and nodded obediently.
This girl has a gentle and tender nature, and she always grants any request.
Good things should be enjoyed slowly, and Lu Li was very patient. He first pressed his forehead against the girl's and helped her look into her Sea of Consciousness.
"That's right, she's almost at the [Embryonic Breathing] stage. Wan Qing will regain her sight soon!"
Wan Qing smiled brightly and reached out to touch Lu Li's face, saying:
"Then we'll see what my lord looks like... and also Xiao Cha, and Tong Shao ~"
The girl daydreamed for a moment, then came back to her senses and began to unbutton her clothes.
"How does my lord wish me to serve you? Kneeling?"
"Don't rush, let me massage my back first~"