Apply It to Your Body to Cultivate—I'll Circulate the Energy!

Chapter 48

Xiao Zhan accepted the technique and lowered his head for a look.

Three words were written on the cover: Wind Thunder Art.

He opened the manual and read several pages. His hand suddenly trembled.

Earth Tier, low-grade.

Wind attribute.

"Chen'er, this..."

Xiao Zhan looked up, his voice trembling.

There was not a single Earth Tier technique to be found in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Yet Xiao Chen had casually taken one out and given it to him.

"Wind Thunder Art, Earth Tier, low-grade, wind attribute." Xiao Chen said calmly, "It happens to suit Father's cultivation."

Xiao Zhan's grip on the manual tightened.

He cultivated wind-attributed Dou Qi.

With this Earth Tier technique, his strength would surely soar.

"Chen'er, this technique is far too precious."

Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, his eyes filled with emotion.

Xiao Chen waved his hand.

"Just keep it, Father."

Xiao Zhan opened his mouth, wanting to say something else.

But when he saw Xiao Chen's calm expression, he swallowed the words that had reached his lips.

He nodded heavily.

"Alright."

Xiao Chen said nothing more and turned to leave the hall.

Xiao Zhan remained where he was, staring at Xiao Chen's departing figure for a long time.

This child Chen'er was becoming harder and harder for him to understand.

A Dou Emperor, an alchemist, and now he had taken out an Earth Tier technique.

Xiao Zhan lowered his head to look at the Wind Thunder Art in his hands, his eyes brimming with excitement.

With this Earth Tier technique, he could break through the bottleneck that had plagued him for years.

Xiao Zhan took a deep breath and put the manual away.

Just as he was about to leave the hall, he saw Xiao Yan walk in from outside.

"Father," Xiao Yan said.

Xiao Zhan nodded.

"Yan'er, you came at just the right time."

Xiao Yan walked up to Xiao Zhan.

"Father, what is it?"

Xiao Zhan took the Wind Thunder Art from his robes and handed it to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan accepted the manual and flipped through several pages.

His eyes immediately widened.

"An Earth Tier technique?"

Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Zhan in disbelief.

"Father, where did this technique come from?"

"Your third brother gave it to me," Xiao Zhan said.

Xiao Yan froze for a moment.

Third Brother?

An Earth Tier technique?

He looked down at the Wind Thunder Art in his hands, his heart filled with shock.

Yet he was not particularly surprised.

"Third Brother has helped me a great deal too."

Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.

"You should cultivate properly as well. Do not disappoint your third brother's expectations."

Xiao Yan nodded firmly.

"Rest assured, Father."

After leaving the hall, Xiao Chen returned to the Side Courtyard.

Several days passed quickly.

That morning, Xiao Chen stepped out of his room.

Morning light shone over the courtyard as several servants swept the grounds.

Xiao Chen passed through the corridor and headed toward the courtyard where Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian lived.

When he entered the courtyard, he saw Qing Lin sitting cross-legged beneath a tree.

Her eyes were closed, and the Dou Qi within her body circulated slowly.

Xiao Yi Xian sat nearby, cultivating as well.

Qing Lin's aura was somewhat stronger than before.

With a single glance, Xiao Chen determined her current strength.

Fifth stage Dou Qi.

She had advanced by one stage from before.

Qing Lin opened her eyes. When she saw Xiao Chen standing before her, she hurriedly rose to her feet.

"Young Master Xiao Chen."

A faint smile appeared on her face.

Xiao Yi Xian also opened her eyes and stood up.

"Xiao Chen, you're here."

Xiao Chen nodded, his gaze falling on Qing Lin.

"Not bad. You've advanced by one stage."

At his words, a blush rose to Qing Lin's face.

Young Master Xiao Chen had praised her.

Her heart beat a little faster, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

"It is all because Young Master Xiao Chen taught me well," Qing Lin said softly.

Xiao Chen said nothing as he watched her shy manner.

He withdrew his gaze and looked toward Xiao Yi Xian.

"How is your cultivation going?"

"Not bad," Xiao Yi Xian said. "The Mysterious Poison Art is progressing smoothly."

Xiao Chen nodded.

"Continue cultivating."

Xiao Yi Xian acknowledged him.

Night fell.

Xiao Chen left the Side Courtyard and arrived at Qing Lin's residence.

He knocked on the door.

The door opened quickly.

Qing Lin stood in the doorway. When she saw Xiao Chen, a smile appeared on her face.

"Young Master Xiao Chen."

Xiao Chen looked at her and said calmly.

"Come with me."

Qing Lin did not ask where they were going and simply nodded.

She closed the door and followed behind him.

The two left the Xiao Clan and came to a quiet place in the back mountain.

Moonlight spilled across the ground, and the surroundings were silent.

Xiao Chen stopped and turned to look at Qing Lin.

He took a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and handed it to her.

Qing Lin accepted the jade bottle and lowered her head for a look.

It contained a pale green liquid that gave off a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Young Master Xiao Chen, this is..."

"Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid," Xiao Chen said.

Qing Lin froze.

Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid?

Though she did not know what grade of spirit medicine it was, she could tell from its fragrance alone that it was no ordinary item.

"I refined some extra," Xiao Chen said. "It will be enough for you to use for some time."

Qing Lin's grip on the jade bottle tightened.

Young Master Xiao Chen had specially refined spirit liquid for her.

Warmth surged through her heart.

"Apply the spirit liquid to your body," Xiao Chen said. "I'll help you circulate the energy."

Qing Lin's face instantly turned red.

Apply it to her body?

Wouldn't that mean...

She lowered her head, twisting her hands together as her face reddened as though it might drip blood.

"What is it?" Xiao Chen looked at her.

Qing Lin bit her lip.

"N-Nothing."

She took a deep breath and turned around.

Her trembling hands undid her collar.

Under the moonlight, her shoulders were exposed.

Her skin was fair and delicate, carrying a faint, lustrous glow.

Qing Lin poured the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid into her palm and gently applied it to her body.

The instant the spirit liquid touched her skin, a cool sensation spread through her.

She could clearly feel the medicinal power within the spirit liquid seeping into her body.

"I'm ready," Qing Lin said softly.

Her voice was very quiet.

Xiao Chen walked behind her and sat down cross-legged.

He raised his hands and pressed them against Qing Lin's back.

Qing Lin's body trembled slightly.

She could feel the warmth of Young Master Xiao Chen's palms.

That warmth traveled from her back, making her heart beat even faster.

"Focus your mind," Xiao Chen's voice came from behind her.

Qing Lin hurriedly closed her eyes.

She took a deep breath and suppressed the shyness in her heart.

Xiao Chen activated the Dou Qi within his body and poured it into Qing Lin's.

The Dou Qi flowed through her meridians, guiding the medicinal power of the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid through Qing Lin's body.

The medicinal power slowly flowed through her meridians, becoming absorbed bit by bit with every circulation.

Qing Lin could clearly feel the Dou Qi within her body slowly growing.

The feeling was wondrous, as though something inside her was awakening.

Xiao Chen's Dou Qi moved through her body, helping her open those blocked meridians.

With every impact, Qing Lin's body trembled slightly.

Fine beads of sweat seeped from her forehead and slid down her cheeks.

She bit her lip and did not make a sound.

Time passed little by little.

The moonlight moved from overhead to the treetops.

Xiao Chen withdrew his hands and opened his eyes.

Qing Lin opened her eyes as well.

She sensed the Dou Qi within her body, her face filled with delight.

Sixth stage Dou Qi.

In a single night, she had advanced another stage.