He hoped Chu Ling Er could join him and reach the pinnacle of this world!
This was Chu Hao: for those who genuinely cared for him, he would pour everything into nurturing and assisting them.
"Little brother, I understand. I will accept this cultivation technique and diligently cultivate it." Chu Ling Er also understood that in this world, increasing one's strength was the most important thing.
"Struggle," as a cultivator at the lowest tier, this concept was deeply ingrained in her blood.
Many nights, as Chu Ling Er dragged her exhausted body back, seeing Chu Hao occasionally twitching in pain, seeing both him and herself being bullied and forced to apologize even though they had done nothing wrong, she wished she could become a powerful cultivator who could overshadow the heavens, protecting her little brother, protecting her parents. Not feeling so powerless like this.
Seeing Chu Ling Er immersed in her emotions, Chu Hao said nothing more, merely smiling at his sister.
Moreover, given Chu Hao's relationship with Chu Ling Er, there was truly no need for too many words.
Everything was unspoken.
"Sister, if you don't understand anything while cultivating this technique, just tell me, and I will ask that senior."
"Okay."
At the Liu family estate, in a secluded courtyard.
"Damn Liu Ji Ya, relying on the ancestor's favor, she even dares to give the ancestor's command medallion to an outsider. This is truly preposterous!"
An angry voice shattered the tranquility of the place. This was a young man around twenty years old, with a fair face and sharp features, considered somewhat handsome, though his eyes looked a bit gloomy, not quite like a valiant individual.
"Brother Liu Pian, you must seek justice for me in this matter!"
Fang Xue, her face still swollen, sobbed.
She was Liu Pian's mistress, having long since colluded with Liu Pian. However, since they weren't properly married, bringing her into the Liu family would be inappropriate, so Liu Pian kept her at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
For Liu Pian, a notorious philanderer immersed in lust, there were countless mistresses like Fang Xue.
"Manager Chu slapping you—I will make him apologize and compensate you. However, he was also in a difficult situation. Who told you to speak ill of the ancestor's command medallion? You shouldn't blame him too much for this."
As Liu Pian spoke, his eyes trembled.
"Ultimately, it's that kid holding the command medallion who is the real culprit. Just an outsider, thinking he can act lawlessly and disrespect everyone just because he holds the ancestor's command medallion?"
"Liu Ji Ya is also becoming increasingly presumptuous. Does she really think that after breaking through to the Great Grandmaster Realm and becoming the Liu family's top prodigy, she can do whatever she wants?"
"Liu Ji Ya, oh Liu Ji Ya, the ancestor values your talent and wants to pass the Liu family patriarch position to you, but you are ultimately just a daughter. How can a daughter subdue the Liu family members?"
"Moreover, among the younger generation of the Liu family now, you're not the only one who has entered the Great Grandmaster Realm. My elder brother, two days ago, also entered the Great Grandmaster Realm!"
"And my elder brother is, after all, the male heir. The position of patriarch has always been passed from male to male, not without reason. Furthermore, your father died three years ago, leaving you without paternal support. In contrast, my elder brother has my father's full assistance, and several other relatives also have good relations with my father. Liu Ji Ya, in this situation, what will you use to compete?"
"I believe the ancestor, after careful consideration, will also make a wise choice!"
A cold glint flashed in Liu Pian's eyes. He said to Fang Xue: "Don't worry, I won't let this matter go. Liu Ji Ya might still be arrogant now, but just you wait..."
"Seventh-stage Qi Refining Realm, complete."
After a night of cultivation, Chu Hao opened his eyes, which shone brightly as if lightning had just flashed.
At this moment, his cultivation had progressed even further than last night. His vital blood circulated within his body, emitting waves of resounding noises. Strength filled his entire body down to his fingertips. His blood boiled in the refinement of natural energy.
This was the seventh-stage Qi Refining Realm, refining flesh and blood.
Blood referred to the blood within the body, and flesh referred to the skin and muscles of the body.
Both blood and flesh contain impurities. Refining flesh and blood means expelling these impurities, allowing the cultivator's potential to be unleashed.
Upon reaching this stage, one can control the flow of blood within the body, combining the power of flesh and blood to enhance the body's explosive power. For example, by concentrating blood in the legs and instantly releasing explosive force, one's speed can increase several times over.
Alternatively, vital blood concentrated in the arms can greatly increase the power of each punch and swing.
Furthermore, with intent, one can control every part of the body's flesh as desired. If an area is cut and injured, one can control the wound, tightly sealing it to prevent bleeding.
Or, by circulating vital blood and consolidating it into a band on the chest, that area can become like tempered steel, difficult for blades and swords to cut through.
Even if an arm were severed by a sharp blade, as long as it's quickly reattached to the stump in a very short time, and then the flesh and blood are controlled to reconnect, along with the use of some elixirs, the arm can be restored to its original state.
In summary, thanks to these miraculous abilities, a seventh-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivator alone can deal with several sixth-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivators.
The sixth and seventh stages are a huge boundary. Unless one is a genius, this gap is not easy to overcome.
"Without this Body Tempering Pill, it would take me several days of cultivation to reach the seventh-stage Qi Refining Realm."
Chu Hao mused.