Xi Lang's Hatred!
Just as Xi Lang was immersed in his fantasy of an impending breakthrough, a figure appeared silently in front of him.
The visitor was none other than Xi Zhenyue.
Xi Lang's smug smile froze instantly, as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water, and his expression turned somewhat ugly.
Memories flooded back. His father had been a renowned general in the Xi Family, making great contributions to the family and enjoying high prestige. However, he was seriously wounded in a fierce battle and eventually died.
Before his father's body was even cold, his uncle Xi Zhenyue quickly took over his father's position, naturally taking control of a large amount of family resources that originally belonged to his father's lineage. With these resources, he gradually rose to become a pivotal figure in the Xi Family.
A half-smile played on Xi Zhenyue's lips, his gaze sharp as a hawk's as he swept over Xi Lang and the [broken Dharma Comprehension Stone] in his hand.
Xi Lang's heart skipped a beat. He quickly put away the Dharma Comprehension Stone, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace, and respectfully said, "Uncle, what brings you here?"
"What? Can't you come see my good nephew if there's nothing wrong?" Xi Zhenyue's tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Nephew wouldn't dare!" Xi Lang quickly lowered his head.
Xi Zhenyue's gaze fell again on the Xi Lang had just put away the Dharma Comprehension Stone, and he said slowly, "That one just now... was it a [Broken Dharma Comprehension Stone]? Not bad luck."
Xi Lang's heart sank to the bottom, and a fine layer of cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He knew that his thoughts could not be hidden from the unfathomable uncle in front of him. A strong sense of resentment welled up in his heart. This Dharma Comprehension Stone was the hope he had earned through years of hard work, but he had no room to resist Xi Zhenyue.
After struggling for a moment, Xi Lang finally gritted his teeth and took out the [Broken Dharma Comprehension Stone], which held his hopes for breakthrough, and offered it with both hands. "Uncle, your insight is astute. This item is of little use to me, so I wish to offer it to you."
That old fox is greedy for everything, even more ruthless than I am!
Xi Zhenyue accepted the Dharma Comprehension Stone without hesitation, weighed it in his hand, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He casually patted Xi Lang on the shoulder. "You've put your heart into it."
That seemingly intimate gesture made Xi Lang feel as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, and the hatred in his heart was almost uncontrollable. Damn it! Forcibly taking what he wanted!
Seemingly sensing Xi Lang's resentment, Xi Zhenyue casually tossed out two jade slips and said indifferently, "This Dharma Comprehension Stone isn't something your uncle can take for free. Here's a decent Yi Jin Jing (Tendon Transformation Changing) technique; take it and take a look. It might be beneficial for you to learn by analogy. Also, there's a minor secret technique as compensation."
Xi Lang suppressed his anger and forced a grateful smile, "Thank you so much for your generous gift, Uncle!"
Xi Zhenyue nodded in satisfaction, said no more, and quietly left.
Only after Xi Zhenyue's aura completely disappeared did Xi Lang's smile suddenly collapse, replaced by overwhelming hatred and humiliation!
"Refer to?!" he growled through gritted teeth. "If cultivation could advance by leaps and bounds simply by referencing a few techniques, what would be the point of resources and talent?! You old fox!"
What's the use of having another Yi Jin Tendon Transformation Technique)? The essence of a martial art lies in the accumulation of resources and one's own understanding; it's not about having more, but more!
Do you think you can understand it just by looking at it once?
Xi Lang's gaze fell on another jade slip containing a secret technique, pressing it against his forehead. After a moment, his face turned even more ashen, his hatred almost tangible!
"Good! What a wicked Xi Zhenyue! His heart is truly malicious!"
This secret technique is called the [Blood Burning Secret Technique], and its power is indeed remarkable, capable of unleashing potential in a short time. However, the jade slip clearly states that this technique consumes a great deal of qi and blood, easily damaging one's foundation. Only martial artists at the Blood Replacement Realm, with their abundant qi and blood as vigorous as mercury, can barely withstand it. Forcibly cultivating this technique below the Blood Replacement Realm will at least severely damage one's vital energy, and at worst, shorten one's lifespan!
Unless... one can cultivate this secret technique to Perfection and gain complete control, most of the side effects can be avoided. But the problem is, to reach Perfection, one must constantly cultivate, and each cultivation session damages the body! It's practically an unsolvable vicious cycle!
This is hardly compensation; it's clearly poison with malicious intent!