It was night.
Outside the door, snow flew in abundance, and the cold wind howled.
Because of the exertion of energy just now, the furniture in the room was in disarray, with wood fragments scattered all over the floor, and even the windows were blown open.
The biting cold wind roared in, beating against Xie An, who was only wearing an inner garment.
However, Xie An didn't feel cold at all, letting the cold wind blow against his thin clothes, fluttering his dark and shiny long hair.
It can completely and clearly reflect people.
However, after using the bronze mirror for a period of time, it will become dim and dull due to oxidation, also known as a "dull mirror."
Therefore, it is very necessary to regularly find a "mirror polisher" to maintain the bronze mirror, so as to maintain the clarity of the mirror.
The mirror polisher uses abrasives made of tin powder, alum, deer antler, mercury, etc., and then vigorously wipes the mirror surface with felt until the mirror is so smooth that even the fine hairs of a person can be clearly presented.
In order to achieve better results, the "mirror polisher" will also use a grinding disc with the same radius of curvature as the mirror surface as a reference surface, so that the mirror is ground against it, so that the mirror will become smoother.
The appearance of the young man reflected in the large bronze mirror in front of him was extremely clear, even his fine hairs were visible.
As he looked at it, Xie An's nose felt sore, and his eyes became hot.
Scenes from the past flashed through his mind.
When Xie An crossed over to this life, he was a passionate young man in his twenties, but he was just a bondservant apprentice, and in this chaotic world, all his ideals could only be hidden in his heart, struggling and toiling for life every day, and being neglected.
He watched helplessly as time passed by, his hair turning white…
Since coming into contact with the Life Nurturing Exercise, although Xie An's mentality has calmed down, he has gradually accepted the old man's withered face.
However, that so-called acceptance… was just a forced compromise.
If there was a chance to return to his youthful body, who wouldn't want it?
Now, he has really returned to his youth!
Eight years of hard work, nearly seven years of tempering the Bright Jade Skill.
Diligence in summer and winter, burning the midnight oil in spring and autumn… finally, today, he has returned to his youth!
It wasn't easy!
Upon closer inspection, this was probably the appearance of an eighteen-year-old, two years earlier than when he crossed over.
He was completely different from the previous Xie An, unless it was someone like Madam Li who watched Xie An grow old, no one could recognize him!
Xie An pinched his own face hard, and also his crotch… then a brilliant smile appeared on his face.
A young body is just vigorous.
Soon, Xie An discovered a problem:
Should I show myself to others with this body in the future? Or should I revert to my previous thirty-year-old self?
The eighteen-year-old body looks young and full of vigor, and the girls should scream inwardly when they see it… but if I go out like this, the secret of my Bright Jade Nineteenth Stage will be exposed.
The thirty-year-old body lacks some vigor, but it is more stable and mature, with a restrained aura.
A battle between heaven and man…
If Xie An were twenty or thirty years younger, he would definitely be eager to show himself with this youthful body.
But now, Xie An no longer has the desire to flaunt and show off.
"Forget it, I, an old man, should be more stable.
Let's not show off and pretend to be young.
The previous thirty-year-old body was already very good."
After making up his mind, Xie An no longer hesitated.
But… the young man in the mirror is really amazing, it would be a pity to keep him hidden.
There always has to be some use for him…
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to Xie An's mind, and he thought of the perfect use for the young body:
If anyone offends me openly in the future, and it's inconvenient for me to take action… then I'll use the young body to get rid of him!
Who would know it was me who did it?
A passionate young man should do these things!
After making up his mind, Xie An felt relieved, touched his own face, and was about to circulate the Bright Jade Skill to return to his previous appearance.
At that moment, his body suddenly felt uncomfortable.
His muscles were paralyzed, and his bones were weak… Xie An scratched wildly in pain.
What's going on?
After feeling it for a while, Xie An found that the cold and hot energies within the cells of his muscles and bones were constantly conflicting with each other and were not very stable.
"Could it be that the instability of the cold and hot energies is causing the rejuvenation to be unstable as well?"
After thinking about it, Xie An guessed that this was most likely the reason.
Immediately, Xie An returned the cold and hot energies滞留在 in the cells of his muscles and bones to the Crimson Palace, and the cold and hot energies in the Crimson Palace returned to stability as expected, and Xie An's appearance also returned to his previous thirty-year-old appearance.
His body felt much more comfortable.
"Indeed."
"It seems that my Bright Jade Skill has not been cultivated to perfection.
Rashly urging the cold and hot energies to return to a youthful body does not last long and will also have certain side effects.
But this is not a big deal, it will be fine to adapt slowly."
"I'll try the blessing effect of the Bright Jade Skill."
Entering the Nineteenth Stage of the Bright Jade Skill, in addition to the effect of rejuvenation, the blessing to the body's five senses, speed, and strength is also very obvious.
Xie An activated the Beginning of Winter solar term, and stepped out of the room in one step, appearing in the central courtyard.
Between running and walking, he was as fast as a stream of light, and when he punched, he was as thick as a mountain.
With his extraordinary five senses, although it was a bit difficult to control, it was not a big problem with concentration.
It was several times stronger than Frost's Descent?
Click!
Xie An tapped lightly on the tree trunk, and then rushed to the roof, his toes tapping on the black tiles, his body as light as a swallow.
Looking around, most of the county town was in sight, and snowflakes were falling in the sky.
"This body is too comfortable.
I feel that my hands and feet are flexible, can be light or heavy, and my five senses are keenly aware of even the slightest movement, giving me a feeling of omnipotence."
He had never controlled such a magical body before.
Yes, Xie An felt that he could do many incredible things at this moment.
He slowly raised his right hand, spread out his palm, let the snowflakes fall into his palm, and then melt into water and slip away along the palm lines, falling to the ground.
"Eight years of hard work, finally obtained the Bright Jade Nineteenth Stage."
Although he was happy in his heart, Xie An was not so carried away as to lose his mind.
After all, Su Yuqing had said that four great high priests could only be compared to a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster.
That is to say, he was currently probably equivalent to about one-fourth to one-fifth of a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster.
The blessing effect brought by the Bright Jade Nineteenth Stage was already so terrifying, and the Grandmaster was even above that.
Martial arts… Grandmaster!
As long as he doesn't encounter a Martial Arts Grandmaster, he can completely walk sideways.
Comfortable!
Jianghu heroes, enjoying gratitude and grudges.
Behind the scenes, it still depends on strength.
If you don't have strength, before you can enjoy yourself, you will be cut down with a knife.
Xie An rubbed his hands, "Now I can kill a Ninth-Level Martial Master.
I just don't know the power of a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster… how is it?"
Strength emboldens people…
Just then, a cold voice came from behind him, "What?
Want to exchange blows with a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster?"
Xie An was startled, and then his five senses sensed… it was Su Yuqing who had come, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Xie An cupped his hands, "Your Highness is laughing.
Why isn't Your Highness asleep so late?"
Su Yuqing walked over slowly and said lightly, "You made such a big commotion during your retreat, how can anyone sleep?"
Having been too engrossed earlier, Xie An hadn't really paid much attention, but soon he realized Su Yuqing's intention, "Thank you, Your Highness, for protecting me."
Su Yuqing walked slowly to Xie An, looked him up and down, "Congratulations.
Why don't you use that more handsome and vigorous youthful body?"
Hearing Su Yuqing's words, Xie An knew… she had seen his rejuvenated appearance just now.
But it didn't matter, after all, she had indeed protected him during his retreat.
"I'm getting old, I don't particularly like showing off, it's better to be more stable.
I'm doing pretty well as I am now."
Su Yuqing rarely chuckled, "You are indeed steady.
But when I saw your rejuvenated appearance, I really felt it was magical and exquisite.
The Bright Jade Skill is indeed a great wonder.
It can actually make people return to their youthful physique.
No wonder the Jianghu fought tooth and nail for this wondrous skill back then.
Even the Prince of Huainan was very tempted.
Now that I see your divine feat, I understand."
After a moment's pause, she looked up at the distant sky full of snowflakes, "Even if you are a prince or duke, holding great power, you will eventually grow old, with white hair and a wrinkled face, who wouldn't want to return to their youth.
People's hearts, ah, will never be satisfied."
Xie An seemed to feel something and nodded in agreement.
Immediately, Xie An turned his head and looked in the direction Su Yuqing was looking, and also saw the vast sky, full of flying snow.
In his heart, he was thinking:
Rejuvenation is good, handsome is handsome, but it's just the appearance and physique returning to youth.
You still have to die.
The world's overwhelming power, glory, and wealth are nothing but fleeting clouds. Even if one sits on the dragon throne of the supreme ruler, after a hundred years, they will turn into a pile of yellow earth. Only by seeking immortality and pursuing the Dao can one truly live this life to the fullest.
Xie An felt that he needed to start planning.
He couldn't continue to waste time.
However, this was likely a centuries-long plan. For five thousand years, no one in the Great Qian Dynasty had broken the upper limit of their lifespan. This matter required careful consideration. Once he ascended to a high position in the Great Qian Dynasty, he could begin to scour the national records and treasures, mobilizing the power of the entire nation… to find a method of immortality for himself.
Slowly, slowly, there was no need to rush.
Just then, Su Yuqing suddenly turned to look at Xie An, "Would you like me to fulfill your wish and let you spar with a ninth-rank grandmaster?"
Xie An snapped out of his thoughts, a hint of eagerness in his expression, "Doesn't Nan Province only have two martial arts grandmasters, the Eldest Princess and He Nanfeng? Where did a ninth-rank grandmaster come from?"
Su Yuqing said calmly, "I can suppress my strength to the ninth rank and exchange a few moves with you."
Xie An thought for a moment, then shook his head and refused.
Fists and feet have no eyes, especially at Xie An's level. Although the Eldest Princess would suppress her realm, it was still possible to accidentally injure her. She was of noble birth, it wouldn't be appropriate.
In truth, Xie An felt that he wasn't familiar enough with the Eldest Princess.
Otherwise, Xie An would have really wanted to test the power of the Bright Jade Nineteen Sections.
It wasn't that Xie An was eager for battle, but since he had broken through, he wanted to understand his specific combat strength. Only by finding a ninth-level martial master could he test it. It would be even better if it were a ninth-rank grandmaster…
Su Yuqing didn't force him, "Your current strength is already above a ninth-level martial master. Only a few exceptionally powerful peak ninth-level martial masters are your opponents. You can go to the Demon Suppression Division's library to find some martial techniques to practice. The Heavy Mountain Saber you previously practiced is no longer suitable for you."
"Thank you for the Eldest Princess's reminder."
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Su Yuqing continued to remind him, "In addition, although the Bright Jade Skill greatly enhances the body, it is ultimately an enhancement, not the true self. Your martial arts realm still needs to be solidified, and you must reach the ninth level as soon as possible. If possible, you can seize the opportunity to break through to become a martial arts grandmaster."
Xie An understood the hidden meaning.
It seemed that the Eldest Princess still felt that the Bright Jade Skill was inferior to a martial arts grandmaster.
Could there be some mystery to this?
Xie An didn't miss the opportunity to ask, "Although the Bright Jade Nineteen Sections cannot compare to a ninth-rank grandmaster, surely the Bright Jade Twenty Sections and Twenty-one Sections can compare to a ninth-rank grandmaster. Is there some other explanation for this?"
Su Yuqing nodded slightly, "Of course. Do you know… why martial arts grandmasters look down on the Bright Jade Skill?"
"Why?"
"The Bright Jade Skill is certainly good, but it is only suitable for martial masters to practice. It does not change the martial master's lifespan. Only by breaking through to become a martial arts grandmaster and opening the human body's hidden treasures can one enjoy a lifespan of three hundred years. That is one reason.
Secondly, if the Bright Jade Skill is cultivated to the twenties, it should be comparable to a ninth-rank grandmaster. If it is cultivated to the twenty-fourth section, the Great Perfection, it might even be comparable to an eighth-rank grandmaster. But if you are injured, lose an arm, or injure your internal organs, you cannot recover. There is no difference from a martial master. But martial arts grandmasters are different. After opening the human body's hidden treasures, their essence and blood are vast, and their true self is strong, which can affect external objects. Even if their five internal organs are shattered and their limbs are severed, with the help of certain medicinal pills, they can regrow and return to their original state.
In short, becoming a martial arts grandmaster is the right path."
Xie An listened in a daze.
Ultimately, there were many advantages to being a martial arts grandmaster.
Although Xie An lived long, he only had a calm and detached mentality. He wasn't a great figure who had held a high position before. His knowledge was far inferior to that of the Eldest Princess.
Xie An cupped his hands, "Thank you for the Eldest Princess's guidance."
Su Yuqing chuckled, "No need to thank me. It is already remarkable that you have come this far on your own. The future is promising."
After saying goodbye to Su Yuqing, Xie An returned to his bedroom.
However, his mind was still recalling Su Yuqing's last words.
Being able to recover even if the five internal organs are shattered and the limbs are severed.
This was indeed a bit incomprehensible.
It had to be a martial arts grandmaster.
Such methods, although not as appealing to Xie An as immortality, were still very attractive to Xie An now.
In a chaotic world, with poor medical conditions, Xie An was still afraid of getting injured or sick… and then dying.
If he could step into the realm of martial arts grandmaster, he wouldn't have to fear these things.
Unfortunately, Xie An didn't have outstanding talent in martial arts, so he had to take his time. He wasn't even sure if he could break through to become a martial arts grandmaster in the end.
According to Su Yuqing, only one out of a hundred ninth-level martial masters could break through…
However, Xie An wasn't flustered.
If he didn't have talent in martial arts, he could use the life cultivation technique to compensate.
Life cultivation and martial arts were originally one family. By taking the first step with the life cultivation technique, generating powerful potential energy, and then impacting martial arts, it would work.
Xie An had repeatedly verified that this trick worked.
When he cultivated the Bright Jade Skill to the twenty-fourth section, the Great Perfection, using this powerful potential energy to charge towards martial arts… wouldn't he be able to break through to become a grandmaster?
"This breakthrough feels like my body has been hollowed out. I'll sleep first."
…
The next day, Xie An didn't wake up until the sun was high in the sky.
The snow had stopped.
Warm sunlight poured through the window, falling on Xie An's face, warm and comfortable.
Xie An slowly opened his eyes, feeling incomparably comfortable all over.
It was completely the body of a young man.
He had all the reactions he should have.
Xie An got up and stretched, feeling truly comfortable.
Looking around, he noticed that the room was a mess, with a lot of damaged furniture.
After getting dressed and washing up, as soon as he went out, he saw Han Li, He Chunli, Chunlan, and Yuhe standing outside the veranda, looking at him with concern.
He Chunli's eyes were even red, "Master, you really scared me to death. There was a lot of commotion inside yesterday, but Miss Yuhe wouldn't let us in, saying you were breaking through."
Xie An glanced at Yuhe and noticed that she also had a worried look on her face. He immediately understood… Su Yuqing must have notified Yuhe not to let anyone in.
He didn't expect these people to overthink it.
Xie An smiled and said, "I was indeed breaking through, but it wasn't dangerous. Don't you know what kind of person I am? I wouldn't do anything without a 90% chance of success. But my room is indeed quite damaged, Chunlan… or Yuhe, you should do it. Find a reliable carpenter to repair it."
Precious plants were planted in the courtyard, and Xie An was worried that Chunlan wouldn't be able to take care of them.
When Chunlan heard that Xie An didn't ask him to do anything, he immediately felt a little disappointed.
Then he heard Xie An say, "Chunlan, I'm hungry, go get something to eat."
"Okay."
Chunlan immediately went to work happily.
The county town had all kinds of artisans. Yuhe found a middle-aged carpenter surnamed Yang nearby, who repaired it in half a day. When he left, Yuhe didn't forget to stuff a small ingot of silver into Yang Carpenter's hand.
Yang Carpenter looked very honest and hurriedly put down a bag of tools. He didn't dare to accept the silver, bent down, and said with sincerity and fear, "Sir Chief, you can't do this. It is a blessing that this humble one can repair the house for Sir Chief, how dare I ask for silver."
Yuhe was very surprised, "Do you know Master?"
Yang Carpenter said, "The county town is spreading the word that the new Sir Chief of the Demon Suppression Division is benevolent and righteous. He wiped out the Giant Whale Gang a while ago, benefiting the 100,000 people in the six surrounding towns. I live not far away, how could I not know."
Yuhe smiled and stuffed the silver into Yang Carpenter's hand, "You said that our Master is righteous and benevolent, so our Master can't take advantage of you, can he? Otherwise, our Master wouldn't be righteous."
"This…"
Yang Carpenter suddenly realized that he had trapped himself. He didn't know whether to accept it or not, and was embarrassed.
Xie An couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, and said, "It's not easy for everyone to make a living, accept it. I'll need to trouble you a lot in the future."
When Xie An spoke, Yang Carpenter didn't dare to refuse any longer. He took the silver with both hands, bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Sir Chief. If you need anything in the future, call me anytime. This humble one, Yang Jianhe, runs a carpentry shop diagonally across the street."
After seeing Yang Jianhe off, Yuhe returned, sized up Xie An, and then smiled and pulled Xie An to the side of the precious plant, "Master, look, these past two days I have been watering it with more medicinal herbs according to your instructions. It has grown another small embryo. In a few days, it will grow into a tender bud."
Xie An looked down and, sure enough…
The previous five thumb-thick tender buds had been eaten by the white fox. Now another embryo had grown, blood-colored and chubby, but it had already protruded from the stump position.
Good.
Grow up quickly.
Once it grew well, he could continue to trade with the white fox.
Xie An had discovered that the white fox had a mine at home, and a big one at that.
He just didn't know what the white fox's family did…
"By the way, have you seen any foxes coming to our house in the past two days?"
