Spiritual Pill Concealment, Inheriting Secret Technique (Part 3)

Faced with Wang Xiuyun's invitation, Chu Ge already had his own plans. He shook his head and politely declined, "I have no interest in joining the Yun Family, nor do I want to spend money buying a spot. I'll just wait until I reach the peak of the Blood Change Realm myself and try then."

Wang Xiuyun was momentarily speechless, feeling that Chu Ge was too ambitious.

However, considering Chu Ge's talent in reaching the Bone Training Realm in just two and a half years, coupled with his formidable combat strength, it was understandable for him to be ambitious.

But the journey from the Bone Training Realm to the peak of the Blood Change Realm was not a short one.

"Chu Ge, if you don't want to join the Yun Family, are you planning to go to the Hidden Water Sect to join your sister? And then join the Hidden Water Sect?"

Wang Xiuyun said with a wry smile, "The Hidden Water Sect is indeed very powerful, and with your sister there, you do have a connection.

But I've already inquired. The Hidden Water Sect only recruits disciples every four years, and their requirements for Spiritual Aptitude are very high, demanding at least upper-middle tier."

"Upper-middle tier?" Chu Ge nodded slightly, knowing that this requirement was indeed very high.

Many people didn't even have Spiritual Aptitude, and those who occasionally possessed it often couldn't reach the upper-middle tier.

"There are still three years until the Hidden Water Sect recruits disciples. Will you be able to cultivate on your own for these three years without resources? Or will you rely on your sister for support?

Your sister also needs resources for her own cultivation, so she probably can't support you indefinitely."

Chu Ge shook his head, "I'm a grown man with hands and feet. I've never thought of relying on my eldest sister for support."

"Spirited!"

Wang Xiuyun praised, her eyes curving into crescent moons, "That's why you should join a family. If you join the Yun Family as an outer member, it would be different. You could enjoy the resources, benefits, and protection of a large family.

Moreover, being an outer member wouldn't prevent you from joining the Hidden Water Sect in the future; they would even encourage it. Once you successfully join, they would provide you with resource rewards!"

Chu Ge suddenly realized, "So, joining these families still allows one to join sects. No wonder some people on the Blood Ranking are members of families and have also joined sects."

"Of course."

A smile curved Wang Xiuyun's lips, "Many small and medium-sized families do not object to their disciples joining sects, as it at least reduces the family's resource burden.

Furthermore, if a family disciple achieves success in a sect, they can, in turn, help the family.

To put it another way, if the family faces trouble in the future and enemies invade, they would have to consider the family's disciples in the sect.

Therefore, the relationships are complex. However, some major sects do object to their disciples joining other families, but the Hidden Water Sect happens not to."

Her beautiful eyes glanced at Chu Ge, expectantly, "So, are you willing to try joining the Yun Family?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "I'll pass."

"You!" Wang Xiuyun almost choked with anger.

After saying so much, he still refused to join, as if her words were all for nothing.

"Actually, I have other plans," Chu Ge said with a smile. "But when the Yun Family tests Spiritual Aptitude, I'd like to go with you to watch. When does it start?"

"The day after tomorrow! We almost missed it because of that detestable Corpse Driver."

Wang Xiuyun said.

She thought for a moment, believing Chu Ge might still be hesitating or observing.

But since he was willing to go with her to watch, perhaps he would change his mind then. She decided not to persuade him further.

The two chatted for a while longer about other powers and interesting things in the Prefectural City.

With Wang Xiuyun, a semi-local, Chu Ge learned quite a bit about the Prefectural City.

He also inquired about the location of the Prefectural City's Demon Suppressing Division.

He also learned from Wang Xiuyun that the Prefectural City's Spirit Treasure Pavilion sold various spiritual materials and elixirs, including the Blood Augmenting Marrow Cleansing Pill, which helps one quickly increase Qi and Blood and break through in strength. Although it was a pill for breaking through from the Bone Training Realm to the Blood Change Realm, it had a small chance of helping those in the Blood Change Realm break through a minor realm.

They chatted until the moon was high in the sky before Wang Xiuyun finally departed.

She had a residence in the Prefectural City where she would stay at night.

After Wang Xiuyun left, Chu Ge took the lanterns he had brought from the carriage and hung them up, one after another, in his inn room and by the window.

He then instructed the innkeeper to prepare bathing water and food.

After taking care of personal hygiene and satisfying his hunger.

Chu Ge blew out the lamp and got into bed.

"Zhuzi, don't forget to feed Xiao Qian her Exotic Power."

From the box beside him, Xiao Qian poked out her glowing little head, leaning on the edge of the box with longing eyes.

Chu Ge glanced over, annoyed, "It's not even tomorrow yet, and you're already asking for food."

Xiao Qian put on a pitiful, cute expression, "Look, seeing you eat your late-night snack, Xiao Qian's stomach is also hungry."

Chu Ge was speechless.

This little guy was mimicking him, asking for an extra meal.

Although his Exotic Power was already stretched thin, and he was somewhat reluctant, he walked over after thinking about it and infused a wisp of Exotic Power into the little creature.

After consuming the Exotic Power, Xiao Qian looked drowsy, her little face flushed as if drunk, and she lay back down in the box.

"You've tasted the benefits, so behave yourself for the next few days. I'll give you a chance to go out and explore, but you can't go alone. I'm worried about danger."

"Y-yes, I understand."

Xiao Qian's voice came from inside the chest.

"Hey, aren't you going to help me cultivate tonight?"

Chu Ge asked a few times. Seeing Xiao Qian's exhausted appearance, he could only shake his head and give up on asking her about refining the little ghost.

He had only just arrived, and there were many experts in the Prefectural City. He didn't dare to release the refined little ghost rashly.

He was afraid that the aura of such an ominous creature might be detected by some expert.

Returning to the bed, Chu Ge's consciousness sank into the Dragon Bell, and he chose to inherit and master the Exotic Power secret technique—Blood Rage.

The Prefectural City was full of masters. He should strengthen himself first.

Including the Spirit Treasure Pavilion that Wang Xiuyun mentioned might auction the Blood Augmenting Marrow Cleansing Pill, he also wanted to take some time to check it out.

To join the Demon Suppressing Division or other factions, one might need the strength of the Blood Change Realm to gain respect and treatment.

And the Demon Suppressing Division would definitely conduct an investigation.

Both Hu Xuezhi and Wang Xiuyun had revealed that he had broken through to the Bone Training Realm in just two and a half years, which was already considered genius speed even in major families.

Therefore, if he revealed his stronger Blood Change Realm strength, it might cause trouble, arouse suspicion, and lead to an investigation.

He had many secrets after all. Having just arrived, he didn't want to be too conspicuous and attract the attention of some people.

But if he could buy a Blood Augmenting Marrow Cleansing Pill to quickly increase his Qi and Blood, and use that as an excuse to quickly break through to the Blood Change Realm, then no one would be suspicious.

He could also directly consume the purchased Blood Augmenting Marrow Cleansing Pill to shorten the time it took to reach the peak of the Blood Change Realm.

As the various distracting thoughts in his mind gradually subsided, Chu Ge's mind quickly entered a state of stillness.

The two wisps of Exotic Power in the Dragon Bell were consumed.

Instantly, a large amount of information and key comprehension points regarding the Blood Rage secret technique flooded into Chu Ge's mind.

This torrent of information made his head ache.

But the information about Blood Rage seemed to form related, familiar yet unfamiliar memories, allowing him to quickly grasp the techniques for using it.

He immediately sat on the bed and began to practice, his Qi and Blood surging and boiling.

In his blood vessels, blood flowed faster, like water under high pressure, and veins quickly bulged beneath his skin.

Whoosh—

The bed curtains flapped wildly as if caught in a strong wind. His aura soared, and Chu Ge's face began to turn red, resembling Guan Yu, his presence intimidating.