Ye Xingge braved the light rain and ran across the stone bridge to the courtyard behind the Lady of Anyang Mansion. He lightly leaped into the courtyard and patted the raindrops off his sleeves under the eaves.
Even now, what remains in my mind is still that fleeting glimpse of plum blossoms in the snow, and the trembling, towering snowflakes...
The impact was so great that Ye Xingge's blood and qi were difficult to calm down in a short time. After a moment, she picked up the used nightgown, examined it, and put it into her precious Mountains and Rivers Pouch for future use...
Incidentally, the Mountains and Rivers Pouch is not just a storage ring. Theoretically, if it is raised large enough, it can support an ecological cycle and form a self-contained paradise.
This is probably one of the reasons why, despite generations of crafting renowned weapons, they are rarely seen at the lower levels, and the price of materials for nurturing swords remains high. At this moment, Ye Xingge looked around and noticed that the generous Great Beauty hadn't returned yet, so he raised his wrist:
" Yu'er, are you back yet?"
Hongyu had actually arrived in the capital, but she was bullied by her audacious son-in-law today and was a little afraid to go home, so she only responded:
"I'm looking for a contact with the Mountains and Rivers Association to get information. You focus on learning your martial arts and don't worry about me."
"Then I'll cook your meal and keep it warm in the kitchen. You can eat it yourself when you come back later?"
"No need, I'll just grab something to eat outside."
"How can you be so casual about eating out?"
Ye Xingge knew Great Beauty was embarrassed, so without waiting for her reply, she turned around and went to the kitchen.
While buying hot pot ingredients, he also bought dried abalone, sea cucumber, and other dried goods. He had promised to make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and he certainly couldn't break his promise. However, these things would take two or three days to prepare, so for now, he just soaked them in water.
After preparing the ingredients, Ye Xingge cooked a few more side dishes, kept them warm on the stove, and then returned to the bedroom.
It is currently nighttime, and the Fate-Robbing Saber is in charge. He has already entered the Third Rank, and the Heaven-Observing Decree can always see the status of his main weapon.
To make his actions seem plausible, Ye Xingge even removed the Heaven-Obscuring Arm.
Heaven-Observing Pavilion, Zhang Zhiqing was in his office reviewing chess scores.
Upon noticing that the " Heaven-Obscuring Star " on the star map in his consciousness had suddenly turned into a dark golden " Fate-Robbing Star," he knew the kid had gone to bed and didn't pay much attention, continuing to peruse the chess manual...
Inside the bedroom.
Seeing that there was no disturbance outside, Ye Xingge placed the arm guard next to her pillow. After a long day of running around, she wanted to lie down and take a nap.
But as soon as he closed his eyes, images of Great Beauty, voluptuous woman, three feet three inches tall, and a woman with Three Feet One pendant flashed through his mind, almost making him want to slap himself. So Ye Xingge got up, sat cross-legged on the bed, and took out the jade talisman containing the cultivation technique to study.
As he grasped the jade talisman and closed his eyes, the energy channels throughout his body were once again drawn, forming three complex pathways.
The focus of this training is on the Du meridian, with the core acupoints being the coccyx, the spine, and the occipital bone, which correspond to the muscles, bones, and skin. Learning this method can help strengthen the body.
The remaining two lines are merely the general framework and currently have no practical use.
After pondering for a moment, Ye Xingge followed the approach of the Du Meridian and considered what the other two lines should look like:
The Du Meridian has three key points, and the corresponding Ren Meridian must also have them.
The Du Meridian governs the spirit and oversees all the Yang energy in the body; its key points are located in the "Three Back Gates".
The Ren meridian governs Qi and controls all Yin blood in the body. Its acupoints are naturally located in the "three frontal dantian".
The Chong meridian governs essence and controls the innate kidney essence. It is a meridian where yin and yang are combined, but it does not have independent acupoints.
Therefore, it is necessary to create three gates to connect the front and back, forming Greater Celestial Circuit.
The three meridians and nine passes represent the ultimate Yang energy, hence the name " Great Nine Yang "...
Thinking about this, Ye Xingge felt that this was the correct line of thought, but it wasn't suitable for him.
After all, just by looking at the principles of the technique, you know that this thing is only powerful if you "abstain from sex and guard your virginity".
He is the master of the Filth-Severing Whip," and his abstinence might be a serious problem!
Fortunately, I haven't started training yet, so I can adjust it slightly based on my physical condition.
After a moment's Ye Xingge attempted to follow Wu Chenglie's line of thought and organize the cultivation technique himself.
The Ren and Du meridians do not need to be changed, nor can they be changed; the core is the Chong meridian, which connects the two.
The Chong meridian is connected to the innate kidney essence, and his " Blissful Illusory Body " is extremely domineering, requiring no restraint whatsoever. He can even attempt to "refine essence into qi" to nourish the Ren meridian.
The Ren meridian governs Qi, and sufficient Qi nourishes the spirit.
The Du Meridian governs the spirit, which in turn controls essence and qi; when the spirit moves, essence is generated.
The three elements mutually generate each other, and theoretically, they can achieve Greater Celestial Circuit.
But to do this, one must possess extraordinary male virility, and the power output must be limited.
Otherwise, if the technique were to be activated, it would be like stepping on the right foot with the left and ascending to heaven on the spot. Even the most domineering Blissful Illusory Body would instantly burn out its essence and energy, rendering the person useless. Moreover, Wu Chenglie possessed three meridians and nine gates, which were inexhaustible and formed a self-circulating cycle, hence the name " Great Nine Yang ".
His approach centers on the pure Yang origin; when Yang is abundant, the three meridians and nine passes are strengthened.
Therefore, it should be considered " Lesser Pure Yang ".
The Greater Pure Yang is "taking Kan to fill Li, water and fire in one," with no Yin thoughts disturbing the spirit inside, no turbid essence leaking out below, and pure Yang flowing through all the orifices.
Cao Xiong hasn't even reached this level yet. He'd probably need sixty years of internal energy to reach this realm...
Whew~
As she pondered this, a slight heat gradually rose in the bedroom, and a gentle breeze stirred the thin green gauze curtains.
Ye Xingge his hands up and down in front of his chest, and strands of pure Yang energy rose from his lower abdomen, flowed along the Ren, Du and Chong meridians, spread to the acupoints of his limbs and bones, and finally gathered in his palms.
It is as if there is nothing visible between hands that seem to hold the sun and moon.
However, a slight distortion of light can be seen through the gap between the palms.
It seemed as if an invisible, scorching river was surging between his palms, circulating through his body with each stroke, gradually strengthening his limbs and bones... Whoosh!
As night deepened, the light rain stopped without anyone noticing, leaving only the sound of flowing water in the canal outside the alley.
Hongyu stood alone on the small stone bridge spanning the two banks, her thin veil hat fluttering slightly in the night breeze, holding a piece of paper in her hand.
The contents of the paper were intelligence recently delivered by our undercover agents in the capital. It contained two points:
" He Lin, who fled the day before yesterday, has already returned to the Mysterious Armament Pavilion..."
" Qian Zhong from Black Dragon Island appeared at Shangjin Ferry today, heading towards the capital, and later that night appeared at Myriad Phenomena Tower..."
Seeing the rabble from the River-Spanning Pavilion rushing to contribute their power, Hongyu was quite pleased, but at the same time, she was also a little curious about her fellow disciples who were secretly gathering intelligence.
With their master retiring behind the scenes, the Mountains and Rivers Association suffered a severe blow, and almost all of its spies in Yongzhou Prefecture were withdrawn.
The informant she contacted during her trip to Beijing was someone her master had told her about, and she didn't know their specific identities.
This fellow disciple not only took over the Mountains and Rivers Association's information channels, but also had extensive connections in Yongzhou Prefecture. The location of Yang Tuyan, intelligence on the Return to Origin Cult's opera house, and the whereabouts of the assassination at Shangjin Ferry were all provided by this person.
As for the method of transmitting intelligence, it was placed directly in the gap under the stone bridge outside the alley.
Hongyu was very curious about the other person's identity, but since her master wouldn't tell her, she didn't press him for details.
After putting away the intelligence, Hongyu looked at the house deep in the alley, a hint of unease in her eyes.
After all, this brat dared to hug and bully her today. If she goes back, and is well-fed, pampered, and treated to a good time, she'll probably beat him for another half an hour... But this brat said he left some food for her. What if he gets angry if she doesn't eat it when she gets back...?
How could I be afraid of him?!
A wise person knows when to yield; we really can't win now...
Hongyu didn't know what she was thinking. After waiting for a long time, she guessed that Ye Xingge should be asleep, so she quietly walked down the stone bridge and, like a little mouse, came to the outside of the No. 7 courtyard.
The courtyard was silent, but the gate remained open.
Squeak~
Hongyu tiptoed inside, glancing around briefly. She could see a delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen, with pots and pans on the stove, clearly indicating that food was being kept warm. The main door to the house was open, but the interior was dark and deserted.
Seeing this, Hongyu cautiously went to the main house and glanced at the bedroom.
Shoes were placed in front of the bed, and a sword was leaning against the bedside.
Ye Xingge, dressed in a gray-white robe, sat cross-legged on the bed, his back straight as a pine tree, his expression neither happy nor angry, and a faint white mist rose from his forehead. Even the bedroom seemed to be filled with heat, as if the person sitting on the bed was not a person, but a scorching furnace.
That brat is actually quite diligent...
Hongyu nodded secretly, without waking Ye Xingge, and turned to go to the kitchen on the side of the courtyard, lifting the pot lid to examine it.
The pot held warm rice, a small pot of wine, and three side dishes: stir-fried pork kidneys, Mapo tofu, and braised pork belly with pickled mustard greens. The dishes looked and smelled delicious, and the aroma alone was enough to whet one's appetite.
"Mmm~"
Hongyu blinked her peach blossom eyes. Although she didn't want to overthink things, she couldn't help but sigh at how wonderful it was to have a partner who could cook.
After glancing back at the main room, he took the plate out and placed it on the counter, then picked up his chopsticks and began to taste the Mapo Tofu.
The result is a spicy and savory flavor, smooth and tender on the palate. It's initially spicy but not overpowering, with a rich and mellow taste, followed by a slight tingling sensation on the tongue and lips...
Yao~
Feeling guilty, Hongyu glanced back again before starting to slurp her food. But she'd only eaten half when she heard a noise from the main room. " Yu'er?"
ü?‖"
Hongyu was startled, quickly stood up straight, hid the chopsticks behind her waist, and looked back.
Hearing the slightest noise, Ye Xingge stopped his cultivation, calmed his mind, and went out of the room to take a look. He found Great Beauty sneaking around in the kitchen eating like a little mouse, which he found rather amusing.
Why are you eating in the kitchen?
Hongyu's eyes showed a hint of panic:
"Hmm... You're practicing, so I don't want to disturb you. I'll just eat a little something, you can continue with your work."
Ye Xingge entered the kitchen, walked up to the plate, glanced at it which was almost completely clean, and felt a sense of satisfaction, raising an eyebrow slightly:
"Is it delicious?"
üの"
Hongyu, having been fed by a man, couldn't very well show any disgust at this moment. So she straightened up and adopted the demeanor of a female sect leader.
"It tastes good."
"Heh..."
Ye Xingge glanced down at Da Da Da, but didn't disturb Great Beauty's late-night snack:
"I'm not bullying you, why are you so nervous? I'll cook you two more dishes."
Seeing that this brat was treating her like his wife again, Hongyu quickly said:
"No need, I'm not a useless person. Here, this is the intelligence I just brought back, take a look."
"Oh?"
Ye Xingge took the milk-scented paper and glanced at it:
" Qian Zhong from Black Dragon Island... didn't they issue a kill order in the martial arts world? What are they doing in the capital? Trying to sell their own products?"
"Who knows? We'll just take them one by one."
Ye Xingge nodded slightly and asked again:
" He Lin has already exposed his face and still dares to return to his sect? Isn't he courting death?"
Hongyu continued enjoying her meal, and responded to this as follows:
"I don't know. Maybe they think they haven't been recognized and can just find an opportunity to kill them. But you'll need to find a pretext to go to the Mysterious Armament Pavilion. The Mountains and Rivers Association already spread false information, and the imperial court will receive it tomorrow. Qian Zhong is probably still at the Myriad Phenomena Tower. What are your plans?"
Ye Xingge had just been promised a generous reward, and now that the people from Black Dragon Island had come to his doorstep, he definitely had to go and take a look.
However, even in the capital, one must "leave a record of one's actions," and how he could legitimately go to the Myriad Phenomena Tower remains a problem...