Lu Yao had not expected that, in the Otherworld, he would actually experience the feeling of being a star.
At the mont, he was surrounded by a surging crowd, mainly marriageable won.
At first, the girls sat in the stands with restraint. But after Lu Yao won 5 consecutive matches, they began to get restless.
A Spirit Refining genius, rich, and also caring!
Spectators from Yunzhou provided important news—Lu Yao's two senior sisters had made shockingly fast progress in their cultivation! They had advanced to the Marrow-Cleansing Realm in just over a year!
This ant—the young gentleman was soone who knew how to cherish others!
The crowd beca excited all at once, and they flocked around him.
And it wasn't just won; so martial artists also joined the group. So admired Lu Yao's abilities, while others simply wanted to express their gratitude—
The Izumo People had caused a great slaughter; many of these people had friends and relatives who had been killed, and they were very grateful to Lu Yao for helping them get revenge!
Lu Yao bowed in all directions, then got in the carriage and left.
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On the way back to Jing Yi Garden, Lu Yao looked at his hands, deep in thought.
Yu Yani sat in the passenger seat and, without turning her head, asked, "How do you feel after several back-to-back battles?"
"I feel like my body has co alive, and I am more at ease with it," Lu Yao looked up and said, "Hovering between life and death is indeed the fastest way to cultivate."
Apart from the friendly sparring with "Monk Ben Neng," he had faced five life-and-death battles today.
In the first two fights, his body simply chanically carried out the commands of his brain, accurate but sowhat stiff.
In the subsequent matches, Lu Yao felt his body gradually "co alive," gaining a unique montum and agility.
Killing beca more effortless and natural. He precisely targeted the opponents' weak points and destroyed them, "gracefully" killing with just the right amount of force; killing had almost beco an art form!
Yu Yani lay back in her seat, saying in a low voice:
"Life-and-death battles can cause explosive growth in a martial artist's spirit, resolve, skills, and even physical strength.
Therefore, whenever a great conflict arises, geniuses and masters erge one after another. Lu Xiaozi, you can't just practice routines deathly."
Lu Yao nodded and said, "Yes, senior, I understand. 'Great terror lies between life and death.'" Discover stories with empire
Hearing this, Yu Yani did not turn her head, but her ears involuntarily twitched.
She was quite satisfied with this "prospective son-in-law"—rich and generous, sending a vat of elixirs;
After reaching Fetal Breath, he did not just focus on his own cultivation, but patiently massaged his woman;
Furthermore, his disposition and qualities were also top-notch choices; Peipei's choice for a husband was indeed excellent.
Yu Yani glanced at her disciple and thought to herself: With this, I can also cultivate in peace and break through to the next realm.
"Lu Xiaozi, for the next three days, I'll use Innate True Qi to cleanse your body. Be prepared and do not waste the opportunity!"
"!!!"
Lu Yao had not yet reacted when three girls had already exclaid in shock, their eyes wide!
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Afterward, Yu Yani also stayed at Jing Yi Garden, cleansing Lu Yao's body with Innate True Qi every day until her Innate True Qi was exhausted!
This was the equivalent of Yu Yani sacrificing her own cultivation to help Lu Yao cultivate!
"Not even my own son or a closed-door disciple could expect such treatnt," complained Li Pei with a hint of jealousy. "Master, I'm your disciple, you know~"
"Lu Yao has more potential for cultivation," Yu Yani said expressionlessly, uttering a heart-stinging remark that infuriated Li Pei.
Seeing her disciple about to throw a tantrum, Yu Yani quickly rubbed her head and said gently, "Lu Yao's opponent in the imperial match is no ordinary individual; we must ensure there's absolutely no chance of failure."
Li Pei sobered up as well, for as soone from the Imperial City, she naturally knew:
The martial officer from the embassy—Mitsuomi Kamiya—was extrely powerful. Having stayed in Shun Dynasty for 20 years, he had never been defeated in a match, and his blows were especially vicious, often using special techniques to cause internal organs to protrude.
Facing such an opponent, Yu Yani of course wanted to ensure that her "future son-in-law" had a 100% chance of victory.
And the best "spiritual dicine" in the world was none other than Innate True Qi!
At this mont, Lu Yao felt better than ever before! His body craved Innate True Qi, with every cell vying for this miraculous life energy!
With its nourishnt, from his bones to his muscles, from his blood vessels to his nerves, every cell, every gland beca stronger than before!
Closing his eyes, Lu Yao could even hear the sound of his blood rushing through his veins; lifting his hands to gather his Internal Breath, the air above his palms quickly heated up, becoming a blur.
He had quickly caught up with Li Pei in cultivation—Internal Breath Burning.
Next, when his blood and energy reached their peak, it would induce a second change in his body—the Forty Teeth Phase, marking the true success of the Blood-Exchange process.
Lu Yao promptly bowed deeply to Yu Yani, "Many thanks to Grandmaster Yu for your generous gift!"
Yu Yani swallowed a Ten-Complete Immortal Pill to restore her True Qi and said nonchalantly, "No need for formalities; it won't be long before we're family."
Li Pei smiled sweetly, her anticipation growing; she was just waiting for the Longevity Feast to end to register at the Clan Affairs Bureau.
Yu Yani exhaled a breath of turbid air, continuing, "Once you two are married, I will attempt to advance to the Jin Wulou Realm. Lu Yao, if anything happens to , you must take good care of Peipei."
Lu Yao was taken aback by her words, then solemnly responded, "You have my word; I will not let her suffer any distress."
Lu Yao himself had experienced the perils of breaking through realms; from Blood-Exchange on, every step of advancent in the Martial Path ca with trendous risks.
Instant death was not even the worst outco; paralysis or hemiplegia was the biggest reason many recoiled from the challenge.
"Master will be fine!" Li Pei said confidently, "You've been stuck at the Innate Realm for 20 years! With such a deep foundation, you won't fail!"
"..."
Yu Yani's strike was lightning fast, rewarding her disciple with a head knock. In the midst of her cries of surprise and pain, Yu Yani swiftly left the house.
A sentence wafted in the wind, "See you at the Imperial Palace tomorrow," and then she was gone.
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Lu Yao asked curiously, "Peipei, if your master has been at the Innate level for 20 years, how old is she?"
"She doesn't say, but she should be around 38~" Li Pei answered, "My master reached the Innate Realm at 18, causing a sensation in the Imperial City, and then took on as a disciple when I was two. It's been almost 20 years since then."
"She doesn't look that age at all," Lu Yao couldn't help but exclaim.
Yu Yani, with her wasp waist and long legs, had a youthful appearance and seed no older than eighteen or nineteen.
Li Pei explained, "After reaching Innate as a Martial Artist, one's appearance remains the sa as at the ti of the breakthrough. Only when one's lifespan nears its end does rapid aging occur, known as the Five Decays of Heaven and Man."
"I see." At that mont, only the two young people were in the house. Lu Yao suddenly felt hungry and wanted to grab and bite into a big, white stead bun.
"Stop, stop, stop!" Li Pei firmly covered it, saying bashfully, "You have an imperial match tomorrow; I can't afford to distract you."
"That's right~" Lu Yao suddenly said, "There are so plans to make, and it's ti to let you in on my secret."
They were about to live together, and so things needed to be shared in advance to avoid startling the girl.
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