"Brother Zhu, do you want me to abandon my internal strength and switch to external martial arts?"
After briefly studying the Body Tempering True Scripture, Ding Dian roughly understood Wang Hao's meaning, but he was still somewhat puzzled and did not understand Wang Hao's true purpose.
Before I speak, feel the Innate Qi I've cultivated.
Wang Hao did not explain immediately. Instead, he placed his palm on Ding Dian's wrist and transmitted a wisp of his own Innate Qi to him before explaining, "Before the emergence of internal energy, the only Body Refinement was the one used by Qi Refinement in the pre-Qin period."
In the early stages, Qi Refinement in the pre-Qin period only Body Refinement. Only after breaking through to the Acquired Realm and Awakening their Innate Qi from the outside in did they begin the path of Qi Refinement.
Later, for reasons unknown, Confucian School severed the path of Qi Refinement from the pre-Qin period and altered it into Body Refinement internal energy and true qi, making its overall strength far inferior to that of the pre-Qin Qi Refinement.
Although Brother Ding has already reached the Half-step Innate realm, because the Divine Illumination Scripture itself incorporates some cultivation methods from pre-Qin Qi Refinement practitioners, he can switch cultivation methods and Awakening true Innate Qi, thus having an unlimited future.
Wang Hao did not hide anything in this regard and revealed the truth as he knew it.
If it were any other Half-step Innate expert, their foundation would already be completely set, making it impossible for them to switch cultivation methods. But Ding Dian, who cultivates the Divine Illumination Scripture, is different.
The Divine Illumination Scripture itself incorporates the cultivation essence of pre-Qin Qi Refinement practitioners, and the true Qi cultivated also contains some characteristics of Innate Qi, which can be considered a kind of Pseudo-Innate Qi. Therefore, it is possible to cultivate it again from the opposite perspective.
Moreover, Ding Dian himself is of a high level and will soon be able to improve or recover his cultivation. In this way, they will have a Half-step Innate master to oversee things, and Wang Hao will be able to roam freely in the Central Plains with more peace of mind.
As for winning over Ding Dian, it was not difficult at all. Both Ding Dian and Ling Shuanghua were sincere people, simply put, gentlemen and ladies. And to win over such gentlemen, one can only use kindness and affection.
This is what the old saying means, "A gentleman can be deceived by his principles."
As long as the debt of gratitude is sufficient and one does not do anything to harm the other party, one can earn their loyalty for life.
Furthermore, those who escaped earlier have already spread the news of the A Deadly Secret treasure and Ding Dian, so it's likely that there will be no place for Ding Dian and his companion to stand in the Central Plains.
Ding Dian, Half-step Innate expert, might not care, but Ling Shuanghua was just a weak woman who could easily perish if she suffered even the slightest setback or scheme.
For example, in the original novel of A Deadly Secret, Ling Shuanghua was suffocated to death in her coffin by her father. As a result, Ding Dian would never take the risk, leaving him with no choice but to go overseas with him.
This was also a major reason why he hadn't gone all out to hunt down those people earlier.
With this two-pronged approach, both internally and externally, even if Ding Dian wanted to find another way to make a living, it would be impossible!
"Is this the Innate Qi?"
Ding Dian's eyes widened in shock.
As Wang Hao channeled the Innate Qi into his body, it encountered his own Divine Illumination Scripture Qi. It was like a stone hitting an egg; his own Divine Illumination Scripture True Qi could not block the Innate Qi in the slightest, and was even suppressed and devoured by it.
In just a short while, one percent of the true energy in his body was devoured by it.
Sensing that the Innate Qi was about to travel along the meridians in his arm to his dantian, Ding Dian broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly mobilized a large amount of true energy, disregarding the loss, to force that Innate Qi out of his body.
Looking at the stream of air forced out from his fingertips, Ding Dian felt a lingering fear and a growing sense of apprehension.
Of course, this was just a degree of apprehension.
Although the Innate Qi is strange and powerful, it won't cause too much of a problem as long as it doesn't invade the body's meridians.
That last strike was to experience the mysteries of Innate Qi. I didn't use my internal energy to resist, allowing Wang Hao to penetrate my body, which is why it was so difficult to handle.
This also proves the power of that Innate Qi. You must know that Wang Hao is only a Grandmaster- level expert, while he is Half-step Innate cultivator, and the Divine Illumination Scripture he cultivates is known as the purest in the world.
Even so, it was still suppressed by that Innate Qi, and the suppression was so thorough that it had almost no power to resist.
After the initial shock, Ding Dian was filled with fervor, his gaze fixed intently on the manuscript of the Body Tempering True Scripture in his hand.
"Brother Ding must have already experienced the difference between Innate Qi and ordinary true Qi. If Brother Ding can Awakening Innate Qi, his strength will definitely increase more than tenfold."
Seeing Ding Dian's enthusiasm, Wang Hao knew that this capable henchman was basically in place.
Every martial artist has a strong desire for great strength, and Ding Dian, having suffered for years and almost lost his beloved, felt that desire for power even more intensely.
"As for halberd techniques, I, Zhu, offer Brother Ding two choices. First, I have a complete set of seven top-tier basic external martial arts techniques, including fists, feet, swords, spears, clubs, hammers, bows, and arrows. You can cultivate and integrate these basic external martial arts techniques to create your own unique halberd techniques. Second, I will ask a senior to personally tailor a top-tier set of basic external martial arts techniques for you."
Having provided the Body Tempering True Scripture to address the issue of one's own internal strength, the next step is to introduce martial arts techniques.
Although Ding Dian cultivated top-tier martial arts such as the Divine Illumination Scripture and the Liancheng Swordsmanship, his own foundation was very shallow. Without sufficient martial arts foundation, it would be extremely difficult for him to create his own unique martial arts style.
However, Ding Dian's own aptitude and comprehension were not bad either; otherwise, he would not have been able to master the Divine Illumination Scripture in just over ten years.
Of course, this doesn't include Di Yun, the protagonist of A Deadly Secret, who was overpowered. That guy's cheating was purely accidental and not a normal cultivation method.
If Ding Dian were to develop his own halberd technique on his own, it should take him a few years to create something unique to him.
Of course, Ding Dian's creations cannot compare to the seven foundation-building external techniques that Wang Hao created by activating his Dao Comprehension Function, but they are more suitable for him and have enormous potential for future development.
Therefore, he preferred that Ding Dian choose to create his own path, but he wouldn't reveal this fact and instead gave the choice to Ding Dian, which could be seen as a test for Ding Dian.
"Brother Zhu has given me more than enough; I, Ding, can create my own halberd technique."
Ding Dian gave him a grateful look, while his words carried an undisguised arrogance.
He was a proud man, so how could he possibly have the audacity to ask someone else to create a martial arts style for him?
Although he had only practiced swordsmanship, he had some understanding of halberd techniques. With the seven basic external martial arts techniques that were about to be delivered, he was confident that he could use them as a foundation to create his own halberd techniques.
The halberd itself is a comprehensive weapon that can integrate various weapon martial arts. For example, the tip of the halberd can be used to perform spear and sword techniques, the side blades can be used to perform axe and knife techniques, the shaft itself can be used to perform staff techniques, and it can even incorporate martial arts techniques from weapons such as hammers and silver hooks, making it incredibly versatile.
"Brother Zhu, I won't bother you any longer!"
Suppressing his turbulent emotions, Ding Dian glanced at Zhou Xueyi, who stood awkwardly behind Wang Hao, and knowingly got up to take his leave. He then took the manuscripts and manuals with him, intending to return to his room to study them slowly.
"Take care, Brother Ding!"
Wang Hao got up and saw Ding Dian out of the room. After Ding Dian left, he closed the door, grabbed Zhou Xueyi who was trying to leave with him, and pinned her against the wall. He lifted her delicate chin, looked down into her panicked eyes, and smiled wickedly.
"My beauty, you seem to owe me an explanation!"
It had been holding a grudge ever since this girl slapped it for no reason and called it a bastard.
He hadn't mentioned it since Ding Dian was there, but now that Ding Dian had tactfully left, it was time to settle his personal grudges.
"It's not entirely my fault. Why didn't you clarify your relationship with Miss Ling back then?"
A flustered Zhou Xueyi turned her gaze away, muttering something under her breath, clearly unconvinced.
Although she bore some responsibility for that huge misunderstanding, Wang Hao wasn't entirely innocent either. If he had explained things clearly back then, this mess wouldn't have happened.
"What relationship do I have with Miss Ling? Oh, I see, you're jealous!"
Wang Hao was taken aback at first, then seemed to understand something, and his smile deepened.
"Who's eating... um!"
Zhou Xueyi, her pretty face flushed with embarrassment, was about to explain, but before she could finish speaking, her cherry lips were sealed by a large mouth. After struggling for a moment, her delicate body went limp, and her pair of eyes, as clear as Shusui, became hazy and eventually closed, as if she was enjoying this unprecedented feeling. She even reached out and hugged Wang Hao.
When will you marry me?
After a long while, Zhou Xueyi, who had come to her senses, pressed her cheek against Wang Hao's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and asked softly with a flushed face.
"Getting married? That'll probably have to wait!"
Wang Hao, who was still savoring the wonderful taste from before, was taken aback and found himself in a dilemma.
He was naturally willing to marry a great beauty like Zhou Xueyi, but he hadn't yet won over his own wife, Dongfang Bai!
Given that girl's Tyrannical Dao nature, if she knew he was already married and a married man, there would be even less chance she would come over.
So, this is really a trap!
Thinking of this, Wang Hao felt an intense pain in his testicles and liver!
"Whoosh!"
"You want to take advantage of me and then abandon me?"
Unexpectedly, Zhou Xueyi had just been blushing shyly, suddenly changed her expression, picked up the Startled Dragon Divine Spear that was lying next to her, and pressed it against Wang Hao's neck. Her pretty face was filled with murderous intent, and her expression was very unfriendly.
"How could that be? Am I that kind of person?"
Wang Hao quickly shook his head in denial; he dared not bear such a bad reputation, otherwise his life would be over.
"So you have another woman outside, someone more important than me?"
Zhou Xueyi's expression remained unfriendly, and she considered another possibility.
Based on her understanding of Wang Hao, this guy couldn't possibly have any attachments, and one morning she happened to see him in an embarrassing state with an erection, so he was obviously not in any physical condition.
Since there are no problems in either of these aspects, and he's not going to abandon her after starting something, then he must have another woman outside, and in his heart, that woman is much more important than her.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be so hesitant!
Wang Hao scratched his head, forcing a smile, and explained, "I don't want to lie to you. I did have someone I liked before you, but I swear, in my heart, neither of you is better than the other. I'm just planning to find a time to marry both of you..."
"Smack!"
You bastard!
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Xueyi slapped him across the face, then opened the door and ran away with red eyes, a single crystal tear rolling down her cheek; she was clearly heartbroken.
"Isn't it said that in ancient times women were taught to get used to men having multiple wives and concubines? Why is it different for me?"
Gently stroking his cheek, Wang Hao was filled with frustration and bitterness.
Ancient Huaxia is the dream destination for all time travelers, precisely because men in ancient times had the privilege of having multiple wives and concubines, and this was both legal and legitimate.
But why doesn't it work for me?
Before he could even figure out a way to win over his first wife, Dongfang Bai, his second wife had already fallen out with him.
What kind of nonsense is this?!