Chapter 473: Chapter 401: Only Death_2
The body of Gao Xuan was naturally strong in muscles and bones, but due to poor living conditions since childhood, he’s endured wind and cold, and consumed countless harmful things.
Practicing the Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Method without appropriate medicinal support has severely worn down his body.
The heart, liver, and stomach have all worn down and aged, as if in the state of a person in their forties or fifties.
Through the Qi Blood Power of the Snake Pearl, it unblocks the acupoints, stimulating the rebirth of organs, strengthening the muscles and bones, and reinforcing the skin and flesh externally...
This is equivalent to reshaping the body with Qi Blood Power, renewing all the damaged and worn organs. This is also the brilliance of the Body Refining Technique.
However, Gao Xuan’s approach is too radical. If the vast Qi Blood Power of the Snake Pearl is not guided properly, it will lead to a burst body and death.
The Qi Blood Power of the Snake Pearl is indeed thick, and Gao Xuan unblocked all the acupoints annotated in the Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Method, yet still had nearly half of the internal Qi Blood left.
Gao Xuan’s martial arts have reached the level where he can control the muscles, bones, and skin externally and govern the organs and Qi Blood internally.
He has already reached the realm of Yijing Marrow Cleansing and Organ Rebirth.
According to the standards in this world for evaluating martial artists, he has reached the realm of Innate Martial Artist, Unity of Inner and Outer.
The next step upward is the realm of Grandmaster, Power Transformation and Blood Rebirth. Above a Grandmaster is Martial Saint, Qi Breaking Mountains and Rivers, Vajra Invulnerability. Above Martial Saint is Martial God, Powerful Divine Blood Rebirth.
An Innate Martial Artist is already a top expert in this world. As for Grandmasters, they are top-tier experts. Let alone Copper City, there aren’t many throughout the world.
As for Martial Saints, they are peerless national heroes. Martial Gods are rare over the millennia, and each one is legendary...
Considering Gao Xuan’s physical condition, with his strong spirit and high intelligence, it would still take twenty years of hard training to step from the Bone Refining level to the Innate level, Unity of Inner and Outer.
Moreover, certain external resources are also needed.
This Fire Cloud Snake has lived for thousands of years. This cold-blooded alien species could survive underground by relying on the powerful Qi Blood Power within its Snake Pearl.
Gao Xuan absorbed the Snake Pearl in a rough and simple way, but relied on his strong spiritual power and converted about seventy percent.
After unblocking all one hundred and twenty-eight acupoints in the Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Method, a small portion of the Snake Pearl’s Qi Blood Power still remained.
Gao Xuan has already reached the pinnacle of the method, at least at the pinnacle of what he has learned.
Gao Xuan feels that this Body Refining Method is quite sophisticated and there should be higher levels. Although he is a Martial Arts Grandmaster, due to different laws, the specific details of martial arts cultivation vary greatly.
Having practiced the Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Method to this level, he finds it hard to deduce the next level of practice.
The method of unblocking acupoints with Qi Blood is extremely delicate and precise, a slight error can lead to large deviations.
The remaining Qi Blood from the Snake Pearl can only be temporarily stored in the numerous acupoints.
After finishing with his own matters, Gao Xuan finally had time to check on Ye Jinxiu.
He has reached the Innate Martial Artist level, Unity of Inner and Outer, and has a deeper understanding of the powers in this world.
At the same level of Innate Martial Artist, other martial artists only have stronger physical power and fighting ability.
With Gao Xuan’s insight and wisdom, the Unity of Inner and Outer is not just a level upgrade, but a new dimension’s opening.
Looking at Ye Jinxiu again, Gao Xuan can see through her at the organ level, viewing her inside and out transparently.
He reaches out and taps on Ye Jinxiu a few times, using powerful Qi Blood Power to stimulate her acupoints and clear the accumulated clotted blood, allowing her Qi Blood to circulate smoothly.
Finally, Gao Xuan taps Ye Jinxiu’s brow, using the appropriate amount of force to stimulate her dormant consciousness, causing her to suddenly awaken.
Upon waking, Ye Jinxiu was a bit dazed, not fully aware of the situation yet.
Taking advantage of Ye Jinxiu’s daze, Gao Xuan applied the same technique to awaken Aunt Xia as well.
This woman in her thirties was still quite charming. Due to her excellent martial arts, her skin was smooth and lively. Especially her full figure, which was incomparable to Ye Jinxiu’s.
Ye Jinxiu watched Gao Xuan touch Aunt Xia, knowing he was saving her. But the way Gao Xuan moved reminded her of her situation, causing her to blush deeply.
By this time, Ye Jinxiu finally understood the entire situation.
As Aunt Xia awoke, Ye Jinxiu, suppressing her embarrassment, said to Gao Xuan, "Mr. Gao, it’s all thanks to you for saving us. Words cannot express my gratitude. I will repay this great favor greatly."
"No problem."
Gao Xuan said, "You two are seriously injured, it’s better to get treated early. I’ll take you out first."
Ye Jinxiu looked at the Fire Cloud Snake reluctantly, "This thing is precious, what’s Brother Gao’s plan for it?"
Ye Jinxiu was young but very mature in her conduct. Seeing Gao Xuan’s good attitude, she kept trying to get on friendly terms.
Her address evolved from Mr. Gao to Brother Gao.
Gao Xuan understood Ye Jinxiu’s meaning. At this time, both of them were severely injured, with no ability to contend for the Fire Cloud Snake. Ye Jinxiu wanted to appear generous, implicitly acknowledging that the snake belonged to him, and asking for his opinion on how to handle it was expressing this understanding.
It was indeed difficult to achieve this. After all, Ye Jinxiu made great effort, coming close to killing the Fire Cloud Snake, and Gao Xuan’s success benefited from their efforts.
But at this moment, Ye Jinxiu wisely chose not to mention these. That was her smart move.
Gao Xuan said, "I took the Snake Pearl, I don’t want the remaining parts."
The Snake Pearl was the most valuable treasure of the Fire Cloud Snake. After consuming the Snake Pearl, its blood and flesh were of no use to him.
The skin of the Fire Cloud Snake was good for making armor that is impervious to blades and resistant to water and fire. However, such crafting was extremely complex. Gao Xuan had no interest in dealing with that.
Ye Jinxiu understood Gao Xuan’s implication and was delighted, with so many people dead and great resources spent, this mission wasn’t in vain after all.
She said seriously, "I’ll handle the Fire Cloud Snake, I’ll make sure to save the best things for Brother Gao..."
Gao Xuan suddenly sensed something and told Ye Jinxiu, "Someone’s coming from outside, they don’t seem to be your family."
A group of people came outside, each full of murderous intent. They didn’t seem to be from the Ye Family.
Ye Jinxiu’s face slightly changed, "The news might have leaked, and people from the Shi Family have found us."
The Shi Family was also a noble family from Copper City, a longstanding enemy of the Ye Family. However, the strengths of both were evenly matched, preventing reckless actions.
This time, perhaps having received some news, the Shi Family came to take advantage.
Ye Jinxiu anxiously said, "Let’s avoid them for now."
Her words had barely fallen when a group of people stormed into the cave, all armed with swords and wearing various armors.
At the forefront, a middle-aged man with long eyebrows and fine eyes bore a long scar on his face, wielding a long sword, emanating Evil Qi all over.
Seeing the middle-aged man, Ye Jinxiu felt a chill in her heart, her face turned deathly pale, "It’s over, it’s Shi Jiudao. This man is known for his ruthless cruelty..."
The cave was filled with burning wood, bright as day.
As Shi Jiudao and his men entered, they saw the dead Fire Cloud Snake and the despondent, motionless Ye Jinxiu and Aunt Xia. As for Gao Xuan, he was automatically ignored by Shi Jiudao and his men.
Shi Jiudao laughed maniacally, "Ye Jinxiu, so you have a day like this too."
He shouted to his men, "The Fire Cloud Snake is ours, and so is Ye Jinxiu. Let’s enjoy the Ye Family’s eldest miss today..."
The Shi Family’s men were all delighted, responding with a roar.
Ye Jinxiu’s face turned even paler, she whispered to Gao Xuan, "Brother Gao, you’re no match for them, leave first. Inform my family for me. I can only repay your great kindness in another life."
Gao Xuan curiously asked, "What are you planning to do?"
Ye Jinxiu clenched her fists resolutely, "What else can I do, fight with my life, even if it means death!"