Qin Family Martial Hall.

Qin Yunjie stood at the entrance with Xu Wuzhou, desperately wanting to beat him to death. Xu Wuzhou had gone too far, doing such a thing on the wedding night with his sister. As her brother, how could he tolerate it and not stand up for her?

However, he was well aware of his father's thoughts; it was impossible for him to allow the son of his sworn brother to be beaten to death.

Xu Wuzhou ignored Qin Yunjie's angry glare. It was normal for a brother-in-law to protect his sister and harbor resentment towards him. It was no big deal.

Inside the Qin Family Martial Hall, there were many disciples. The Qin Family was large and prosperous, although only Qin Li's direct line was prominent. However, there were many collateral branches, and when you added in cousins and the children of the Qin Family's core subordinates, the number was substantial.

Xu Wuzhou's arrival drew the attention of many Qin Family disciples, and everyone looked at him with disgust.

The scandalous event involving Xu Wuzhou had already spread throughout Lin'an Prefecture, turning the Qin Family into a laughingstock. They shared in the Qin Family's glory and disgrace, so who wouldn't be filled with anger towards Xu Wuzhou?

Moreover, this guy was originally an annoying parasite.

"I don't know how he has the face to do such a beastly thing."

"Yeah, a live-in son-in-law sponging off our Qin Family, a worthless piece of trash with no self-awareness."

"A parasite trying to learn from the young lady, studying poetry, songs, and the arts to enter the Dao through literature."

"Does he even know his own worth? Can he understand poetry and songs?"

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"A lust-driven fool, why doesn't the family head just kill him?"

"…"

The murmurs reached Xu Wuzhou's ears, but he acted as if he hadn't heard them. He walked directly to the front row and sat down, his face calm and indifferent. What was there to fear from such insults? He used to frequent nightclubs and was often called a scumbag.

But his indifferent attitude only fueled the crowd's indignation, and the insults continued.

"Shameless! If I were you, I wouldn't have the face to live in this world."

"You're so ugly, isn't that shameful enough for you? If you can live with that face, what do I have to be embarrassed about?" Xu Wuzhou replied, looking puzzled at the sharp-faced man.

"You…"

The monkey-faced man stood up in anger, ready to rush at Xu Wuzhou, when a charming voice rang out from the podium, "If you don't want to listen to my lecture, then please leave."

With those words, the room suddenly fell silent.

Xu Wuzhou looked towards the podium, where a young girl stood. She appeared pure and innocent, but her eyes were filled with a playful, enchanting charm, exuding an extreme allure.

The girl's gaze swept over the crowd, and no one dared to meet her eyes; they all lowered their heads.

"We were just discussing cultivation, which involves refining vital energy and blood, clearing meridians, nurturing organs, gathering the five energies, and opening the Dan Sea…

These correspond to the Vital Energy and Blood Realm, (Postnatal Realm, Innate Realm), Divine Treasure Realm, Origin Gathering Realm, and Divine Sea Realm…

Most of you are in the Vital Energy and Blood Realm, so today we'll discuss the Vital Energy and Blood Realm. As the name suggests, it involves strengthening the body's vital energy and blood. When it's strong enough, your strength increases, and lifting a cauldron with one hand is no problem.

So how do you enhance vital energy and blood? Body refining and medicinal supplements are the most common methods. We'll set aside medicinal supplements for now; whoever has money has the advantage.

We're going to talk about body refining. There are many methods, such as exercise, external force striking, and cultivation methods, all of which can enhance vital energy and blood. Many of us use cultivation methods combined with exercise to enhance vital energy and blood. But today, we'll discuss something different, like…"

"Are you talking about Martial Intent body refining?" Qin Yunjie suddenly interjected excitedly.

The girl was taken aback, then smiled, "Not bad, you actually know about Martial Intent body refining. But you're thinking too much. In the Vital Energy and Blood Realm, how many can comprehend Martial Intent?"

"Isn't there anyone? It's said that there are three thousand paths to the Dao, and every path can lead to the Dao. Isn't there anyone who can enter the Dao with a single thought?" Qin Yunjie asked.

"I've heard that your family's young lady is just one step away from entering the Dao through literature, so I assume that's why you're asking me," the girl said, glancing at Xu Wuzhou. She had also heard about yesterday's incident.

"Hehe," Qin Yunjie chuckled dryly.

"Since we're talking about Martial Intent, let's discuss it. There are countless cultivators in the world, but few can comprehend Martial Intent. Your Qin Family has many martial artists, and I've heard that your family head is at the Innate Realm. But even so, he hasn't comprehended Martial Intent.

Martial Intent can indeed refine the body, and before nurturing the five energies (Origin Gathering Realm), it's the best method for body refining. Not only can it refine the body, but it can also refine the vital energy and spiritual energy within. However…"

At this point, the girl paused and continued, "Martial Intent is incredibly rare. If someone in the Innate Realm can comprehend Martial Intent, they can be called outstanding. If someone in the Postnatal Realm can comprehend Martial Intent, they can be called a genius. And if someone in the Vital Energy and Blood Realm can comprehend Martial Intent, then entering the Dao before the Innate Realm is a certainty.

Do you know what it means to enter the Dao before the Innate Realm? It means having the qualifications to enter the Hundred Talents Ranking."

"What is the Hundred Talents Ranking?" Qin Yunjie asked.

"The world's prodigies, only a hundred are ranked," the girl replied.

"Hiss!" Everyone gasped. There were countless cultivators in the world, innumerable, and what kind of people were those ranked in the top hundred? They were all extraordinary talents, unmatched in brilliance.

Xu Wuzhou sat below, listening to the lecture, but his mind drifted to the black-clothed elder who had imprinted the Silent Destruction Sword Intent deep in his soul. Did that count as obtaining Martial Intent before the Vital Energy and Blood Realm?

Thinking of this, Xu Wuzhou couldn't help but ask, "What about an ordinary person who possesses Martial Intent before even reaching the Vital Energy and Blood Realm?"

Xu Wuzhou's question immediately drew a wave of mockery.

"Still the same, aiming too high."

"Seeking attention, self-righteous."

"Is he dreaming of comprehending Martial Intent before the Vital Energy and Blood Realm?"

"Of course, he's always thinking of entering the Dao through literature."

"…"

The girl's beautiful eyes were like water as she answered Xu Wuzhou, "There are no such people."

"No such people?" Xu Wuzhou was taken aback.

"Yes!" The girl stretched lazily, her curves perfectly exquisite, her slender waist seemingly fragile.

"Although every path can lead to the Dao, truly ordinary people cannot enter the Dao. Those who enter the Dao with a single thought, regardless of the path, are first and foremost martial artists. For example, your Qin Family's young lady, although she hopes to enter the Dao through literature, she hasn't given up cultivation. I've heard she's also at the peak of the Vital Energy and Blood Realm. Because the stronger one is, the more likely they are to enter the Dao.

That's why those pursuing the Dao through literature or music still work hard to cultivate and strengthen themselves, rather than waiting idly to enter the Dao.

Without entering the Dao, how could someone who has never cultivated possess Martial Intent? Only through cultivation can one experience the Martial Way, and even if they don't enter the Dao, they might comprehend Martial Intent."

Xu Wuzhou felt confused. So what did that make him?

"Hehe, if an ordinary person truly possessed Martial Intent, then any body refining method in the world would pale in comparison. It would undoubtedly be the best body refining method, perfect and ultimate," the girl said with a light smile.

"Alright, let's not talk about this; it's too distant for you," the girl said, "Let's continue discussing body refining."

The girl resumed her lecture on body refining, explaining it in simple terms. Even Xu Wuzhou, who had no concept of cultivation, gained a general understanding of the Vital Energy and Blood Realm.

And as the girl explained, his soul was stirred, and the information from the Yin-Yang Medical Scripture imprinted in his soul began to flow into his mind like a spring, constantly verifying what the girl was teaching.

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