The idea was insane.
Failure could destroy the Netherworld Sea Chart and leave his hand ruined, but he had no intention of giving up.
After making his decision, he spent the next several dozen days refining copper while studying the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art, determined to understand it inside and out.
Unless he fully understood the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art, he would never attempt to refine the Netherworld Sea Chart into his left hand. Only once he had mastered its every detail would he try refining a treasure into his body.
While he studied the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art, Li Zongxu and his mother, the Eighth Madam, occasionally came to visit, sharing meals and conversation with him.
Li Zongxu also brought him a secret qi cultivator technique that he himself could not practice, while his mother brought several sets of newly made clothes.
Apart from them, no visitors disturbed the little courtyard. Its peaceful surroundings were ideal for studying cultivation arts.
Two months later, Li Xiao thoroughly understood the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art and decided to refine the Netherworld Sea Chart into his left hand, preferably merging it with the Netherworld Prison.
"Black Jue, White Jue, guard the inside of the doorway. Don't let anyone disturb me."
Li Xiao released White Jue and Black Jue, leaving only the Mirage Orb inside the Netherworld Prison to stabilize it.
During this time, he had instructed Black Jue and White Jue to store enough magical power in the Mirage Orb that the Netherworld Prison would not collapse even if the two ghosts left it for dozens of hours.
After arranging things with Black Jue and White Jue, he had Ghost Tiger stand guard beside him. Only then did he begin practicing the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art.
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