Chapter 53: The Road Ahead
Chapter 53: The Road Ahead
As expected, it was the Organ Realm.
Chen Mu nodded slightly, and at this moment, he had many other questions. Taking this opportunity, he asked them all at once, "I heard that besides Body Tempering, there's also Inner Breath Cultivation in the Inner Cultivation Techniques?"
Xu Hongyu glanced at Chen Mu and replied, "Yes, that's the method to cultivate Inner Breath Essence Energy. However, before reaching the Organ Realm, practicing Inner Breath Cultivation is mainly for regulating the body and doesn't have much effect. Only after reaching the Organ Realm, with the support of the Organs, can the Inner Breath circulate, giving birth to a continuous flow of energy, transforming into the so-called Qi Strength, and gaining immense power in every movement."
"So that's how it is."
Chen Mu nodded slightly, revealing a hint of understanding.
According to Xu Hongyu's explanation, Inner Breath Cultivation before reaching the Organ Realm is probably just a form of health cultivation, and its effect on strength enhancement is not as direct as Skin Grinding Muscle Training.
Only after reaching the Organ Realm, strengthening the Organs and enhancing the Five Viscera, can the Inner Breath circulate and transform, leading to a qualitative change. It is then that the Inner Breath can be converted into the so-called Qi Strength, instantly possessing immense power.
It seems that in the path of martial arts, Skin Grinding Muscle Training is one stage, Sinew Transformation Bone Forging is another, and the Five Viscera and Six Bowels is yet another distinct level, with significant gaps in strength and status between each.
Skin Grinding Muscle Training is merely the struggle of the lower class in Yu City, while Sinew Transformation Bone Forging is the elite force of various families. Only by entering the Organ Realm can one become the pillar of a great family, capable of maintaining the family's prosperity and status in Yu City for decades.
Since it was something temporarily out of reach, there was no need to ask too much. Chen Mu thought for a moment and then brought up another matter that had been on his mind:
"I heard that above Blade Aura, there's also Sword Intention."
"Yes."
Xu Hongyu nodded and, looking at Chen Mu's thoughtful expression, said, "I remember you cultivate the Gusty Wind Lineage's Blade Technique from the Heavens Earth Eight Branches. My Yu Family does have the Water Abyss Diagram from the Heavens Earth Intention, but we only have the Water Abyss Diagram..."
Hearing this response, Chen Mu couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
With the two Blade Auras he currently possessed and the Raindrop Sword Technique he would soon master, if the Yu Family had the 'Gusty Wind Diagram' for him to comprehend, he might be able to directly unlock the path to Sword Intention.
Seeing Chen Mu's expression, Xu Hongyu said, "The City Lord should have all six diagrams except for the Heavens Earth ones. If you want to comprehend Sword Intention in the future, there's still a chance."
"But Sword Intention is very difficult. I suggest you cultivate at least three or more Blade Auras from the Gusty Wind Lineage before considering Sword Intention. It's still a bit far for you."
Xu Hongyu added.
She herself, despite her sword cultivation, had only mastered the Raindrop Sword Technique. As for the Long River Sword, she had only reached the Major Mastery level and had never comprehended its Sword Style. She had seen the Intention Diagram but felt nothing from it.
Knowing that the City Lord likely had the Gusty Wind Intention Diagram was useful information for Chen Mu. If he couldn't cultivate Sword Intention even after mastering multiple Styles, this provided a clear alternative path.
For the system panel, Chen Mu might only need to glance at the Gusty Wind Intention Diagram to comprehend Sword Intention through his experience.
"Alright, let's not talk about this for now. There's something crucial I called you here for."
Xu Hongyu looked at Chen Mu and continued, "Xu Chaosi was poisoned, and although he received timely treatment, his health isn't in good condition. After some time, you might need to take his position."
Xu Feng was already forty-five, and his qi and blood were already declining. Although he was treated for the poison, the impact was significant. While it hadn't reached the point of Zhao Zong's failing health and hidden injuries, if he didn't take time to recuperate, his condition would likely deteriorate after fifty.
Xu Feng approached Xu Hongyu, expressing his hope to step down early for recuperation.
The position of a Patrol Commander held some importance, and among Xu Hongyu's subordinates, there were only a handful she could truly trust. Initially, she had planned to groom Chen Mu for the role in three to five years, but now, she had no choice but to accelerate the process.
Chen Mu possessed a steady temperament, valued loyalty, and had recently earned merit by suppressing the Black Crow Sect. Additionally, his strength was not to be underestimated, having reached the limit of Skin Transformation and gaining an edge over others at the same Muscle Training level once he stepped into Muscle Training.
"I am deeply grateful for your trust, and I will not let you down," Chen Mu assured her.
At this moment, he naturally couldn't refuse the offer.
Becoming a Patrol Commander meant stepping into the limelight compared to being a Senior Patrol Officer, and it involved dealing with various mixed gangs and powers. However, with his current strength and the imminent perfection of his Muscle Training, Chen Mu felt confident in his abilities.
"Very well, go ahead," Xu Hongyu nodded slightly in Chen Mu's direction.
Chen Mu promptly took his leave, holding Xu Hongyu's note in his hand.
Xu Hongyu gazed at Chen Mu's departing figure, deep in thought. After a while, she turned to Xiao He and asked, "Xiao He, what do you think?"
Xiao He blinked and replied, "There's no issue. I saw Miss Xu's imposing aura, and he immediately bowed his head in loyalty, a testament to his devotion."
Xu Hongyu gave Xiao He a disapproving glance and sat down, picking up a piece of fruit from the table and taking a bite. "Speak properly."
Xiao He smiled faintly. "He probably has many hidden thoughts, but the loyalty he displayed just now was genuine. Still, people's hearts can change, so it's best to make him a member of the Yu family."
Xu Hongyu listened to Xiao He's words.
In the 16th year of the 9th month, on the 1st day, I read a book and saw no mistakes!
She held the half-eaten fruit in her hand, deep in thought. "Xiao Ru will be sixteen soon."
Xiao He couldn't help but chuckle.
Xu Hongyu gave her a puzzled look. "Why are you laughing?"
"Nothing," Xiao He coughed twice to compose herself.
She found it amusing that Xu Hongyu, now twenty-four, was talking about arranging her cousin Xiao Ru's marriage at sixteen, but she dared not say it aloud for fear of a beating.
Her thoughts shifted, and she couldn't help but consider Chen Mu. It was something she hadn't thought about before, but now...
If Chen Mu could reach the Sinew Transformation level before turning twenty-five, he might have a chance to step into Bone Forging in the future. Despite his lack of background, he would then be a somewhat suitable match for Miss Xu, although it would still take several years.
"If only there was a young talent like the master," Xiao He muttered to herself.
At nineteen, he cultivated two levels of Sword Style, at twenty, Sinew Transformation, at twenty-five, Bone Forging, at twenty-seven, Sword Intention, and at twenty-eight, Bone Forging perfection... What talent and spirit would that require? Yet, in the years since, Yu City hadn't produced such a figure.
It seemed like a decline after reaching the peak, as the Yu family dominated the other clans, leaving them unable to hold their heads high. Since Xu Hongyu's father's disappearance years ago, the Yu family hadn't produced any geniuses, and the outer martial arts schools couldn't attract talent due to the targeting of the clans. There was a promising individual a few years ago, but within a year, they met an unknown fate at the hands of one of the clans.
The Yu family furiously investigated, but in the end, they found no answers, and the matter was dropped.
(End of Chapter)
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