Chapter 25 (1/2)

Chapter 25 : “Invincible !”

Hong Xiaobao stayed about two days with Yun Caixiao in this Warm Fragrant Building. And although it was known as a brothel, in these days it was mainly a place of fun and interactions between people.

After spending some time in this place, Yun Caixiao was very relaxed. She was really well served, without the least bit of lewdness, or being harrased. And like any other woman, Yun Caixiao couldn’t reject all these beautifying services.

On the third day’s morning Hong Xiaobao got out of his bed, and heard Meng Xianji.

“You Stinking brat, you sure did play a lot these last two days.” Meng Xianji said “But this is also good, because the following days will be dangerous for you. Now, with you mind soothed, your breakthrough will be a lot easier. However, this place isn’t good for practising. If someone disturbed you during your breakthrough, then that would really have catastrophic consequences.

Now that Hong Xiaobao started treading the path of martial arts, he understood Meng Xianji words, and nodded immediately. “Then I shall go back, before starting to practise.” Hong Xiaobao asked curiously “Right, what are the benefits from practicing this martial art?”

Meng Xianji’s method of practice was unique to this world. Afterall it did not resemble any other techniques that Hong Xiaobao knew of. Meng Xianji didn’t reveal too many details on his cultivation art either, so he was really curious about what awaited him.

“When you achieve Blood Qi’s First Boundary, then you can control your whole body’s blood. In effect you would achieve Hundred Poison Immunity ! 1” Meng Xianji said proudly “ After all, every poison of this world is transported through blood. If, for example, you were bitten by a poisonous snake, the poison would flow through your body, up to your heart, and you would surely die. But, if you practiced to Blood Qi’s First Boundary, then this would not end so tragically, as you could control your blood to stop the bleeding. You could even force the poisoned blood out of your body! If the toxin cannot enter your body, then it of course won’t have any kind of effect on you!”

When Meng Xianji explained the theory behind the cultivation art, Hong Xiaobao smiled with understanding.

There is a saying that a brave warrior wouldn’t hesitate to sever his arm.2 However when in Blood Qi’s First Boundary you wouldn’t have such an issue at all! As long as you compelled the poison out of your body, then you would be absolutely fine!

“Wow, so strong!” Hong Xiaobao was really excited, as he whistled with a smile. “Practise! We shall go back to practise!”

Since he decided on returning to the imperial palace, Hong Xiaobao told Yun Caixiao, and his guards to prepare themselves.

In the imperial palace’s Xuan Xiao Pavilion.

“Over the last two days, you’ve grasped the initial success on refining the Blood Qi. To refine your blood, you must use it to break through all of your Secret Holes.” Hong Xiaobao was sitting cross-legged, as Meng Xianji explained to him. “Concentrate your consciousness on your heart, feel the flow of your blood in your veins.”

Hong Xiaobao’s spirit concentrated fully on his heart, as he carefully observed the blood in his arteries

Following his blood flow with his consciousness, Hong Xiaobao discovered that right on his Bird Tail acupoint 3“>one] the blood flow was a little clogged, so he concentrated on it, trying to feel it, bit by bit.

“Hah, you sure are fast!” Meng Xianji obviously felt Hong Xiaobao’s bodily condition, as he said with a smile “Right, the first thing you need to do is to control your Blood Qi, and puncture the Bird Tail point!”

Bird Tail point was one of the main acupuncture in the Ren Channel 4. After hitting it, you would experience excruciating pain in your abdominal area. It could even lead to blood stagnation, which most likely would lead to death, as it was one of the 36 death points5 in humans body

“Good!” Hong Xiaobao braced himself, as he used his consciousness to control his Blood Qi from around 9 Secret Holes, and 9 Primary Points to guide it upon Bird Tail point. He controlled a part of his Blood Qi to stay, and the rest was drawn by the Bird Tail point !

Hong Xiaobao clenched his teeth in pain as he punctured the Bird Tail point !

“Pop!” A sound of popped balloon resounded, as Hong Xiaobao shook fiercely, and began sweating profusely.

After a moment of pain and s.h.i.+vering, Hong Xiaobao exclaimed in surprise

“Success!” He wiped sweat from his cold forehead, as he became wild with joy!

Bird Tail was one of the 36 death points. As it lied on the Ren Channel, the slightest mistake could lead to a heart attack! But he had no other way, as it this was his only mean to practice martial arts.

Fortunately he had a teacher that guided him through the whole process, so his breakthrough proceeded without any troubles!