Chapter 907 - 414: Past Martial Arts, Ascending the Great Self! Astonishing the Lady, Until the Day We Meet.

Chapter 907: Chapter 414: Past Martial Arts, Ascending the Great Self! Astonishing the Lady, Until the Day We Meet.

Yao Fan laughed and said: "Brother, you are quite uninformed. In a short while, the number of scholars in our Jade City will multiply, and eminent scholars from all over the world will flock to our Jade City. Heh, that grand scene is something not easily seen."

Chang Zixqiang asked: "Brother Yao, how do you know this?"

Yao Fan said: "Our Yao Clan, after all, is a prominent family in Jade City. Since we have properties within the city, how could we have none outside? Naturally, our information is much more accessible, and... our Yao Clan has regular correspondence with some great scholars and wealthy patrons, a few of whom are good friends of our clan. Just through snippets of conversation, one can gradually hear a thing or two."

Li Xian laughed and said: "If that’s the case, won’t we be kept quite busy when the time comes?"

Yao Fan said with relish: "Indeed, it’s inevitable. Speaking of... martial duels are heard everywhere. If scholars were to engage in a group duel, what a spectacle that would be, I truly would like to see it."

Li Xian also thought: "Such a scene of verbal duels and competitions of scholarly fortune, I truly haven’t experienced it."

This day, after exploring all around, by nightfall, Li Xian prepared a feast and invited the two for drinks and food. With more interactions throughout the day, they became much more familiar with each other. After the feast, they parted, agreeing that if there was another chance, they would tour Jade City together again.

The pleasures of Jade City are far from limited to this.

Li Xian played by day and trained diligently by night. "Dubhe Saber Technique," "Suffering Physique Sutra," "Stone-Pushing Palm Technique," "Finger-Flashing Golden Light," and "Only I have a Heart Skill" were all improving, with skill levels increasing day by day.

In the deep of night, he would soak in a bath, breathe calmly, expelling the dross from his viscera and bones.

[Skill Level +1]

...

On the second day of his break, Li Xian went to visit the Miao Medical Pavilion. After visiting several times, he became familiar with Yao Baishun. With a temporary doctor’s badge, he began practicing medicine, treating patients in the consulting room.

On this day, while practicing medicine until noon, he encountered "Yao Yin". She wore a light pink dress with white boots, her hair adorned with two short yellow flower hairpins. She was young, beautiful, and very captivating.

She rode on the exotic horse "Scented Orchid." Her attire was very luxurious. She had returned to her family residence from the inn. The two met again, naturally delighted. Yao Yin, upon learning that Li Xian had become a Gold Appraisal Guard and was already the middle battalion leader, was both surprised and pleased.

Then she lifted her head, proudly boasting about her assistance. Without her guidance, how could Li Xian achieve such status in a short time? She then made a show of intending to extract even more money from Li Xian.

Li Xian, who had spent several taels of silver on hosting meals the day before, gave a wry smile and had to spend more, going to an upscale restaurant and waving his hand for Yao Yin to order whatever she wanted.

Yao Yin was not shy, ordering several dishes, and in an instant, more than ten taels of silver vanished without a trace. Li Xian offered toasts, spoke sweet words, making Yao Yin giggle with joy.

The meal went smoothly, and their interaction was quite harmonious. Li Xian, with a day off tomorrow, coincidentally ran into Yao Yin. Naturally, he invited her to come along.

Yao Yin, with a strange look, planned to take several registered doctors to visit her close friends, so a tour with Li Xian was naturally not possible.

But on second thought, she carefully sized up Li Xian and laughed: "It’s unlikely for us to tour together tomorrow, but if there’s another chance, we’ll reschedule. I’ll be your guide and lead you to some fun places, as a return for this feast."

Then, crossing her legs, she said with interest: "Xiaolizi, do you want to go wander deep into the women’s quarters with me? I could introduce you to some Jade City noblewomen."

Li Xian laughed and said: "You’re teasing me."

Yao Yin said: "I’m serious. Your medical skills are quite good, and... well, you look quite remarkable. Following me into the residence to practice medicine won’t disgrace me, and you’ll be able to make important connections. It might be beneficial to you someday. Besides... some of them are quite lovely."

Li Xian slapped the table and stood up, solemnly saying: "No need to say more, I’ll be ready and waiting on time tomorrow."

Yao Yin was a bit surprised and unwilling, saying: "Forget it, forget it, if you go around flirting indiscriminately, I’ll lose these friends."

Li Xian said: "Don’t worry, I know my bounds." Yao Yin pouted and said: "I think you have the least sense of proportion." No longer refusing, she agreed to the outing tomorrow after setting some ground rules with Li Xian.

...

That night.

[Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture · Bone Strengthening Chapter]

[Skill Level: 32/1600 Mastery]

[Description: You expel the dross from your bones, comprehend the heavens and earth, and attain the "Tough Bones" trait. You gain the "Reverse-Blood Healing Bone" trait, and the "True Bone" trait.]

Nourishing the bones with blood makes them stronger, aligning with the Martial Arts Second Realm. Li Xian’s physical body was already robust, his bones stronger than others’. But gaining the "Tough Bones" trait was not just adding brilliance but strengthening the strength.

The trait of Tough Bones pertains to the quality of resilience. If too rigid, it easily breaks; only with a balance of toughness and flexibility can one remain undefeated. Every exertion of brute force requires strong bone support.

However, if the bones are injured, healing can take a long time. If the injury is severe, it may even require the cutting and scraping of bones. The "Reverse-Blood Healing Bone" trait utilizes reverse blood flow, consuming blood energy to nourish and heal the bones.

It is highly useful for healing!

With Li Xian’s blood energy abundantly strong, his pure physical power grew even greater. This unique physique grew even more formidable. As the essence of heaven and earth within gradually digested, his bone quality subtly transformed.

As for the "True Bone" trait, part of a person’s aura emanates from the "bone." There’s a saying "kind-hearted deep down" or "evil-minded deep down"... meaning a person’s inherent nature is either kind or evil. Even if disguised later, it will eventually reveal itself.

Though a saying, it carries some truth. People have human aura, bones have bone aura. If the bone aura is lost, it can’t support the physique. The "True Bone" trait aims to reveal true nature and enhance presence.

Li Xian exuded a subtle aura from his bones, appearing more elegant and carefree.

Thus, the next day, as agreed, he accompanied Yao Yin to explore among the deep-seated friends in the inner chambers.