Chapter 248

Chapter 248: This is Nice

[Host has slain the Giant Tiger Beast, Strength +150, Martial Artist’s True Qi +30, Agility +40.]

[Host has slain the Nine Yang Mountain Deer, Rock Skin Snake, and Skeleton Horned Sheep. Blood Qi +80, Monster Combat Experience +60, Sword Qi +60, Sword Intent +50, Speed +60.]

[Host has learned Star Cloud Step, Overlord Spear Technique, Three Divine Tranquil Heart Formula, and Heaven-Opening Sword Slash. In the midst of life-and-death crises, a total of fifteen techniques have been mastered. Skill Talent +300, Sword Qi +200, Sword Intent +200. Learned the Sword Heart Technique – Mind-Clearing Sword Slash.]

[Mind-Clearing Sword Slash: When dueling with a sword against an enemy while entering the Dao, it can enhance one’s Sword Qi, Sword Intent, forget oneself, and fully immerse into one’s own Sword Realm, lasting for the duration of one incense stick (no Spiritual Energy or physical stamina consumption required).]

In the courtyard, Xu Ming closed his eyes as he digested the increase in Spiritual Energy from his Dual Cultivation session with Mo Zhu’er.

Following the system’s announcement, Xu Ming felt a warm current flow through his body, bringing immense comfort.

Xu Ming clearly sensed his Spiritual Energy, Martial True Qi, and various other aspects had all elevated to a new level.

He even felt his Sea Observing Realm was struggling to contain itself, ready to break through.

But Xu Ming ultimately restrained himself.

Advancing from the Sea Observing Realm to the Dragon Gate Realm wasn’t simple; cultivators must endure their first Heavenly Tribulation.

Although Xu Ming had already faced one Heavenly Tribulation during his time in the White洼Secret Realm,

this one would be different.

The quality of the tribulation experienced at the Sea Observing Realm significantly determines the quality of one’s Dragon Gate Realm, which in turn greatly impacts future development.

And who knows if this time he wouldn’t attract some bizarre tribulations? He must prepare thoroughly.

Xu Ming slowly opened his eyes and exhaled.

Images of his earlier dual cultivation session with Mo Zhu’er involuntarily surfaced in Xu Ming’s mind.

Xu Ming couldn’t deny that Mo Zhu’er was indeed a born enchantress. Although Xu Ming had only deeply interacted with Mo Zhu’er, leaving little room for comparison,

he believed that there were very few women in this world who could bring such immense satisfaction to a man like Mo Zhu’er.

“Really, there mustn’t be another time!”

Xu Ming shook his head.

He was sinking deeper and deeper.

The allure of the “Joyful Union Dao” method of dual cultivation was growing stronger.

If this continued, Xu Ming feared he might be controlled by Mo Zhu’er, or even become dependent on her.

To put it bluntly, he was afraid of getting addicted.

Anyway, Xu Ming thought it best not to let Mo Zhu’er get close again. If she did, perhaps he could try the Three Clarities Tranquil Heart Formula that Zhou Wanfeng taught him.

After taking a deep breath, Xu Ming stood up and walked out of the courtyard.

It had been two whole days since he left for the Three Stone Peak. Logically, the two of them shouldn’t be overly worried about him.

He might as well check how they were getting along.

Moreover, he needed to inform Wu Yanhan about what he had encountered so she could prepare accordingly.

At the same time, in Wu Yanhan’s courtyard, Wu Yanhan and Shen Shengsheng were having dinner.

Seeing Shen Shengsheng bury herself in eating, Wu Yanhan realized over the past two days just how much this girl could eat.

Despite her tiny stomach and slim figure, Shen Shengsheng’s appetite was almost twice that of Xu Ming.

“After we finish eating, we’ll practice slow boxing for a bit to aid digestion.” Wu Yanhan said to Shen Shengsheng.

At first, when Xu Ming entrusted Shen Shengsheng to Wu Yanhan, Wu Yanhan didn’t know how to deal with this little girl.

But unexpectedly, Shen Shengsheng actually started practicing boxing with her.

Practicing boxing was a grueling task.

Wu Yanhan didn’t think Shen Shengsheng would persevere. She likely followed due to curiosity alone.

Once her curiosity waned, she’d stop.

But surprisingly,

Shen Shengsheng had persisted these past two days without any complaints.

Not only that, but Wu Yanhan noticed Shen Shengsheng had a natural talent for boxing.

She truly was a promising martial artist.

Especially with her monster beast bloodline, her blood qi was exceptionally powerful, and her strength was great, providing significant enhancement to Martial True Qi during practice.

Because of her monster beast bloodline, she didn’t need to cultivate. Her lifespan could easily exceed a thousand years, and if her bloodline was potent enough, reaching ten thousand years wasn’t impossible.

“Sufficiently long lifespan.

Suitable for cultivating brutal boxing techniques.

Could this be what a martial artist should look like?”

A peculiar thought crossed Wu Yanhan’s mind.

Wu Yanhan shook her head and chuckled, finding her previous thought amusing.

Shengsheng was merely special, and in this world, there were countless oddities. Special existences were normal.

Cultivators follow myriad paths.

Who says martial artists must adhere to one path?

Everyone has their own martial way.

The human race’s martial path isn’t a dead end; it can always be forged forward.

On the other side of the table, Shen Shengsheng, hearing about boxing practice, ate even faster.

After stuffing the last bite into her mouth, Shen Shengsheng jumped off her small chair, cheeks puffed out as she chewed, with a grain of rice still clinging to her lips.

“Finished eating?” Wu Yanhan asked.

Shen Shengsheng nodded vigorously, gulped down the food in her mouth, and replied, “Finished eating.”

“So eager to practice boxing?” Wu Yanhan smiled slightly.

“Boxing!”

Shen Shengsheng nodded again, looking at the elder sister’s gentle smile. Her eyes sparkled.

Shen Shengsheng thought this elder sister looked really beautiful when she smiled, though she rarely did so and seemed to never smile at Brother Xu.

“Alright then, come on.”

With someone being so proactive, how could she, as a “Master,” slack off? “Today I’ll teach you the Array-Breaking Fist. When facing cultivators, you will undoubtedly encounter many arrays. At that moment, the Array-Breaking Fist will prove useful. Let me demonstrate it once.”

Wu Yanhan took her stance and prepared the fist technique.

As soon as Wu Yanhan threw a punch, the protective array around the yard trembled violently.

Shen Shengsheng watched with bright eyes and began mimicking.

Just as Xu Ming approached a hill near Wu Yanhan’s courtyard, he felt the strong winds generated by the boxing practice.

Walking up the slope, Xu Ming saw the large and small figures practicing boxing in the courtyard.

Xu Ming stepped forward but paused, sitting on a rock instead. His gaze softened as he quietly observed.

This is nice.