Lu Li licked his gums; two new teeth were just peeking out, pushing out the old ones.
Other teeth also showed varying degrees of looseness, almost being pushed out by the new teeth.
Teeth are an extension of bones, and this condition is a sign that the body is undergoing a transformation towards a state of "blood exchange"!
Lu Li activated his Internal Vision, using his mind to carefully sense his spine...
"As expected, the Marrow Refinement Technique has reached the Frost Realm!"
After 10 consecutive days of continuous cleansing, twice a day, most of the spinal cord has become crystal clear, like frost and snow.
In a few more days, when all the spinal cords have been trained to this state, that is—refining immortal bones, shedding the mortal body, and advancing to the [Blood Exchange] realm!
With the help of Internal Vision, this breakthrough went relatively smoothly.
However, there is a drawback: the speed is too fast, which makes the foundation slightly unstable.
No matter how good external things are, they can't replace the accumulation of time. More importantly... missing a leg means missing bones and meridians, making one's physique several levels weaker.
"There are gains and losses; how can one have all the good things?"
Lu Li is quite open-minded, mainly because his foundation lies in Spirit Refinement; he only needs to be qualified in Martial Arts.
Moreover, the blood transfusion has already been completed, the next step is the [innate] stage, and after that, the [golden body] that allows limbs to regenerate!
Having a healthy body is something Lu Li has always dreamed of!
Just as he was lost in his daydreams, his gums started to itch from losing baby teeth. He rubbed his mouth vigorously, waking up a beautiful woman in his bed.
What are you doing?
Xiao Cha yawned and stretched on the bed, her fair body exuding a sweet scent.
"I've lost my baby teeth." Lu Li grinned at her.
You need a blood transfusion!
Xiao Cha's beautiful eyes lit up, revealing a look of joy... but then she burst into laughter:
Haha, you look so funny!
Even the most handsome face can't hide the look of someone missing a front tooth.
Lu Li raised his hand and summoned the Kunlun Mirror to look at himself. Sure enough, it looked ridiculous, and he quickly pursed his lips to make himself look better.
Xiao Cha reached out and pulled open the corner of his mouth, giggling as she said:
"Don't be so serious, come on~ give me a smile~"
"Fuck you."
How dare she laugh at him? Lu Li immediately pinned her to the bed and started arguing with her.
Xiao Cha was about to scream, but when she saw her man's cold, handsome face with a shrug, she burst out laughing.
The two were bickering and arguing... when suddenly they heard the sound of a car parking outside.
Xiao Cha was startled and shoved Lu Li, "Get up quickly, it's Sister Xia!"
Xia Weijun was very concerned about Lu Li's situation and would come to check on him from time to time.
I'll teach you a lesson later.
Lu Li stood up abruptly, pulled up his pants, ran over and opened the door, just in time to meet Xia Weijun.
"What's that strange smell on you... Are you injured?"
Xia Weijun smelled a fishy odor and, fearing that her younger brother might have injured himself while practicing, began to examine him.
Lu Li was a little embarrassed, and quickly showed his missing front tooth, saying, "I've lost my baby tooth."
"Very good!"
Xia Weijun's face lit up with joy. She carefully examined Lu Li's gums and then, while holding Lu Li's bones, said:
"In three to five days, you'll have a full set of new teeth, and you'll be a true Blood Exchange martial artist!"
She patted Lu Li's shoulder forcefully, clicking her tongue in praise:
"Young Master Lu is a genius! Back then, I barely broke through thanks to my master's [Sense Transmission], unlike you who relied on your own efforts~"
"My foundation is far less solid than Sister Xia's."
Lu Li modestly replied, then asked, "What is Sense Transmission?"
"The supernatural Divine Ability of Cultivator has left the body can transmit the five senses to others through their mind."
Xia Weijun explained, "My master used this to transmit what he saw through [Internal Vision] to me, helping me advance in my cultivation level."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li immediately thought of --
This is an extremely powerful support ability! It's perfect for helping Xiao Cha cleanse her spine!
Just as he was feeling elated, Xia Weijun looked at his broken leg and said with a serious expression:
"An unstable foundation isn't a big deal; you can just work on it and solidify it. That's not a problem. Your real difficulty lies in the next realm of Martial Arts —the Innate Realm!"
"Your innate constitution requires the expansion of your meridians and acupoints to form pathways for vital energy within your body. Since your meridians are incomplete, it will be very difficult..."
Lu Li already had this in mind.
Meridians are of paramount importance; if you suddenly lose a section of them, you will definitely face enormous obstacles.
At this moment, Xia Weijun comforted her again:
"Don't worry too much. I'll ask my master to help you think of a solution. We'll definitely be able to solve it."
Lu Li nodded and said, "Thank you, Sister Xia."
There's nothing we can do right now, so we'll have to put this matter on hold for now and stick to the original plan.
Just then, Xia Weijun showed up at his door, Lu Li immediately inquired:
"Sister Xia, are you familiar with the Mountain Protecting Great Array of the Jiu Shan Sect? How much damage can it withstand?"
The implication was already obvious. Xia Weijun gave her younger brother a deep look and then changed the subject:
"The Xuanzang Temple was razed to the ground by artillery fire a few days ago. I was the first one there and made a fortune."
Lu Li chuckled, "Congratulations, sister."
"Regarding your question... I just happened to look into it recently."
Xia Weijun found a rattan chair, sat down, and said:
"That Mountain Protecting Great Array relies on Spiritual Vein. The key to breaking it lies in explosive power, which requires the entire artillery brigade to bombard it simultaneously... It would take at least a hundred cannons."
After saying that, Xia Weijun stared at Lu Li, observing his reaction... only to see that the other party looked completely confident!?
Lu Li was indeed relieved.
It can launch nearly 200 shells and rockets in a single salvo, and the power of modern explosives is incomparable. It is highly likely that it can blast Mountain Protecting Great Array in one go!
Seeing Lu Li's appearance, Xia Weijun secretly guessed:
[Young Master Lu's family owns mines... Could he be running a private army?!]
Recalling those burly men in suits wearing masks and sunglasses, she thought she had discovered the truth.
But this alone is far from enough to destroy the Jiu Shan Sect, Xia Weijun reminded him again:
"Besides the Mountain Protecting Great Array, the Jiu Shan Sect is also guarded by the Divine Steel Thunder and an army of Ironclad Corpse; moreover, the sect even enshrines a thigh bone of Fan Wencheng!"
"Thigh bone?"
"The remains of powerful beings are the best materials for forging magical artifacts. Fan Wencheng possessed the cultivation level of a Nascent Soul cultivator during his lifetime, so the flying sword forged from his leg bones would undoubtedly be terrifyingly powerful! It could be considered a treasure of the sect!"
Xia Weijun's words only gave Lu Li more confidence.
Kunlun Mirror has eaten several bone flying swords; this sect's treasure is just a giant spicy snack!
Many of his methods were countered, making him feel like the natural enemy of the Jiu Shan Sect!
After a moment of silence, Xia Weijun blinked her almond-shaped eyes and said:
"Young man, you need to be careful. Think things through before you act, lest you lose your life."
Both sides have already revealed their cards, and Lu Li said, "I understand. I'll treat my sister to Lingji later."
"Your well-being is more important than anything else."
Xia Weijun stood up and said:
"I've almost Thoughtless Meditation everything, I need to go back to my practice... If you encounter any emergency, contact me immediately."
"Okay, I understand."
Lu Li to see her off, and as he reached the door, Xia Weijun turned back and said:
"Qiu Yan and the Governor's side are also eyeing the Jiu Shan Sect, but they've been stopped by the Fan Family and Prince Qing. However, they won't be able to stop them for long; at most, they'll make a big move in half a month."
After some calculation, Lu Li realized that there should be enough time.
Next, all that's left is to return to Blue Star to pick up the goods.