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Chapter 69: Dual Breakthrough in Jingjie Sword Art, Troublesome Guests Arrive
In the Back Mountain Bamboo Grove, Lu Qing was practicing the first nine forms of the Nourish Body Fist. After more than a month of cultivation, his technique had become flawless—so natural it had turned into instinct. Each movement flowed with a unique rhythm and inner meaning, radiating vitality. Simply watching him was enough to bring a sense of joy and tranquility to the heart.
Even Chen Laodaifu, if present, would have been moved to admiration. Lu Qing had developed his own understanding of the art, having fully mastered the first nine forms.
Focused and calm, Lu Qing practiced with complete concentration, his mind attuned to the flow of his internal qi and blood. He was searching for that fleeting moment of breakthrough.
At this stage, the strength of his qi and blood had surged several times over what it had been when he first entered Qi Xue Jing. The torrential flow within him gave each movement—though appearing slow—immense latent power. The air around him swirled violently, leaves dancing and scattering in every direction.
Suddenly, a spark of insight flashed through his mind. In that instant, he grasped the subtle key to the circulation of his qi and blood.
His entire body surged with energy as his qi and blood fused into a single, seamless network, flowing without obstruction.
Lu Qing shuddered, a profound realization welling up within him.
"Qi and blood like a web, continuous and unbroken. Finally, I've achieved Qi Xue Jing Small Completion."
Indeed, Lu Qing had now reached the Small Completion stage of Qi Xue Jing—the first of the three Jingjie in the Hou Tian Realm: Qi Xue Jing, Jin Gu Jing, and Nei Fu Jing. Each of these stages had four levels: Entry, Small Completion, Great Completion, and Perfection.
The hallmark of Qi Xue Jing Small Completion was the full-body aura of qi and blood, forming an invisible, interconnected web. With mere thought, power could be unleashed instantly—no longer needing to gather qi beforehand. Both endurance and explosive strength had vastly improved.
For Lu Qing, the greatest obstacle to this breakthrough hadn't been understanding the principle of the qi and blood web. It had been the sheer quantity of his internal qi and blood. While he lacked nothing in martial insight—thanks to his innate abilities—the limitation had always been his physical reserves.
Now, after daily refining one Blood Nourishing and Qi Invigorating Pill, his inner energy had finally reached a critical threshold. The breakthrough was inevitable—merely a matter of time.
With a flicker of motion, Lu Qing dashed to a massive old bamboo tree and gripped the War Blade, still plunged into the ground nearby. The blade sang as it leapt from its sheath.
Returning to his starting position, a cold, lethal aura radiated from his body. He began practicing the Four Directions Sword, the blade flashing like moonlight on water. Each stroke was synchronized with a surge of qi, the speed so swift it cut through the air itself. The resulting windstorms whipped up dry bamboo leaves in a frenzy.
When the ninth form ended, Lu Qing stood still, his breath steady. He felt a surplus of power within him—his face lit with delight.
Qi Xue Jing Small Completion truly was a milestone. He hadn’t been disappointed.
Before this breakthrough, he could only push through seven forms at maximum effort. His qi and blood had simply run out. But now, he’d completed the entire sequence with energy to spare—and could launch another round without issue.
Nine forms in succession, each delivered with full force, unbroken and relentless. According to the Four Directions Sword manual, he had now reached Small Completion in this martial art as well.
He sheathed the blade and prepared to head home.
Two combat techniques now at Small Completion—his spirits soared. He decided to treat himself to a feast of rich meat upon returning, a proper celebration.
Walking back, Lu Qing pondered his next cultivation plan.
On the path of martial attainment, he had now achieved Qi Xue Jing Small Completion. With continued refinement of his qi and blood, reaching Great Completion—or even Perfection—was no longer distant.
Yet the Blood Nourishing and Qi Invigorating Pills were nearly gone. It was time to ask his master to prepare another batch.
Although Lu Qing was skilled in harvesting and decocting herbs, he had yet to attempt pill-making himself. He lacked experience. If not for that, he could have made them himself—especially since he now had no shortage of Ginseng.
Earlier, when Xiao Li had moved into the household, Lu Qing had inquired about it. He learned with surprise that Xiao Li had discovered more than one Ginseng plant deep within Da Shan. Some were even as large as the two he’d been given before.
Upon hearing the news, Lu Qing hadn’t immediately ordered Xiao Li to harvest them. Instead, he’d let them remain in the wild—waiting for the right moment to dig them up himself. After all, each time Xiao Li unearthed a Ginseng, it suffered minor damage, slightly weakening its medicinal potency.
Moreover, Lu Qing had long wanted to explore the mountains himself—to see the actual environment where these herbs grew. Though he had memorized countless details from the Hundred Herbs Scripture, book knowledge and real-world experience were different. A true healer didn’t just read—he observed, practiced, and combined theory with action.
So Lu Qing resolved: once his master finished studying The Green Bag Medical Canon, he would ask to learn pill-making firsthand.
With the Ginseng available, his progress in Qi Xue Jing would face no obstacles.
But on the path of martial arts, he needed to refine his approach further.
The Four Directions Sword had now reached Small Completion. To advance further, he would need the body strength of Jin Gu Jing. Until then, this art was as far as he could go—no more progress possible.
He would need to find one or two more martial arts to study.
"Tomorrow, I’ll visit my master. See if there’s anything suitable to train in," Lu Qing thought.
He remembered his master once mentioning that, aside from the three Jin Gu Jing techniques he’d already shown, he still had a few ordinary Qi Xue Jing martial arts in his collection.
Since he had nothing pressing to do, Lu Qing wasn’t ashamed to train in lower-tier arts. After all, he was still only at Qi Xue Jing.
With his decision made, his pace quickened.
To celebrate his breakthrough, he planned a hearty meal—real meat, not just vegetables.
Descending from the back mountain, he reached the back of his house. Suddenly, he heard shouting—voices raised in anger, a commotion brewing ahead.
What’s going on?
Lu Qing paused, startled. He slipped the cloth-wrapped War Blade through the back window into the house, then circled around to the front courtyard.
As he arrived, he saw a large crowd gathered—divided into two opposing sides.
On one side stood the villagers of Jiu Li Village. Zhang Da Ye stood protectively in front of Xiao Yan, shielding her. Other villagers, like Wang Da An, gripped farm tools—rakes, hoes, and bamboo poles—faces tense with anger.
Facing them were seven or eight burly men, standing calmly, arms crossed, utterly at ease.
“Didn’t we already settle Lu Ming’s debt? Why are you here again?” Zhang Da Ye growled, fury in his voice.
(End of Chapter)
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