It's quite a coincidence. Although he and Lu Yunxiao had only met by chance and initially stared at each other with wide eyes, there was an inexplicable affinity between them.
Hai Baodong was ruthless and had a quirky personality, but for some reason, he took a liking to Lu Yunxiao at first sight.
As for Lu Yunxiao, having just left the Gu family, his guard was at its peak, yet he also felt an indescribable connection upon meeting Hai Baodong.
Although this old man seemed a bit sleazy, surprisingly, he wasn't detestable.
It was this affinity that brought Lu Yunxiao and Hai Baodong together. They bickered, but their relationship was exceptionally good.
One called the other a brat, while the other called him an old man, yet their feelings for each other grew deeper.
They said they didn't care, but in reality, both held each other dear in their hearts.
For Hai Baodong, he regarded Lu Yunxiao as his own.
And for Lu Yunxiao, Hai Baodong was a mentor, a father, and a friend, an incredibly unique relationship.
Both were emotionally invested people, so over the span of eight years, their interaction became more natural, and their positions in each other's hearts grew.
Hai Baodong meticulously drew maps, a delicate task requiring utmost care as even the slightest error could lead to inaccuracies in the entire map.
While other shops might not mind slight deviations, Hai Baodong, a perfectionist, wouldn't allow even the smallest inaccuracy in his work.
After about the time it takes for two cups of tea, Hai Baodong put down his pen, completing yet another map.
"Finished? Let's have dinner; the barbecue will be less tasty if it gets cold," Lu Yunxiao said softly, holding a tray filled with barbecue and fruits near the door to the inner room.
"Okay!" Hai Baodong agreed and headed towards the inner room.
...
In the afternoon, nearing dusk, in a slightly dim secret chamber, Lu Yunxiao sat quietly in meditation.
The chamber was somewhat cold; these underground chambers were constructed by Hai Baodong for his cultivation, maintaining extremely low temperatures. The one where Lu Yunxiao practiced, though a bit distant from Hai Baodong's, was still affected, the air carrying a faint chill. An ordinary person, without thick clothing, wouldn't last long in such an environment.
However, for Lu Yunxiao, it was bearable. His robust physique allowed him to withstand this cold.
Moreover, these underground chambers were extremely quiet, perfect for breakthroughs without worrying about disturbances.
Sitting cross-legged, Lu Yunxiao formed hand seals, and his Dou Qi responded, swiftly circulating.
He could have broken through to the Dou Zhe realm long ago, but he had been suppressing it. Now, releasing this restraint, his Dou Qi surged like an unbridled wild horse.
His entire being, like a funnel, crazily absorbed the surrounding Dou Qi.
The crucial step from a Nine-Stage Dou Zhi Qi to a Dou Zhe was to condense the Dou Qi cyclone. Once successfully condensed, it meant becoming a genuine Dou Zhe.
As Lu Yunxiao unleashed the suppressed Dou Qi, it voraciously absorbed the surrounding energy, rapidly swelling within him, coursing through his meridians.
Expanding, the Dou Qi soon filled most of Lu Yunxiao's meridians, reaching their capacity limit.
"Almost there." With a thought, Lu Yunxiao's hands swiftly formed seals.
As the seals changed, the Dou Qi within Lu Yunxiao rushed towards his abdomen, condensing into a dense milky color.
Focusing his mind, he forcefully compressed this milky Dou Qi in his abdomen.
The milky Dou Qi resisted fiercely but was forcefully suppressed by Lu Yunxiao's unwavering determination.
When the Dou Qi condensed to the size of a palm, it abruptly solidified and began rotating in a set direction.
Simultaneously, a formidable energy burst forth from Lu Yunxiao. His white robe fluttered without wind, producing rustling sounds.
Dou Zhe Realm achieved!
As Lu Yunxiao completely broke through to the Dou Zhe Realm, the system's voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking through to the Dou Zhe Realm, completing the achievement: Dou Zhe. Rewarding one Rainbow Sword and the sword technique 'Heavenly Flying Immortal.'"
"The Rainbow Sword, Initial Stage Fourth Rank, forged from the refined essence of a millennium-old cold iron from the deep seas abroad, weighing six pounds and four taels."
"The 'Heavenly Flying Immortal,' High-Rank Xuan Technique, a sword technique created by Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng, exquisite and flawless, unparalleled in beauty. Although it's a High-Rank Xuan Technique, when executed at its peak, it's not inferior to Di-Rank Technique."
As the system's voice fell, a scabbarded long sword suddenly appeared in Lu Yunxiao's hand, and simultaneously, a stream of information flooded into his mind.
Lu Yunxiao closed his eyes, contemplating. After a while, the essence of all the mysteries of the 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' became clear to him.
With exceptional insight, mastering 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' would be a matter of time after his understanding today.
"Heavenly Flying Immortal lives up to its reputation. Although it might not be as powerful as 'One Sword Across Worlds,' it's much stronger than the 'Profound Tide Fist.'"
Lu Yunxiao smiled. Although comparing it to a Di Rank was a joke, there was an enormous gap between Di Rank and Xuan Rank. However, 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' was indeed formidable.
Though originating from a martial world, that didn't diminish its strength.
The martial world only limited a martial artist's cultivation level, not their comprehension of martial principles.
Ye Gucheng might not have had immense strength, limited by the world's rules, but he was a natural sword genius. His swordsmanship was astonishing. 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' represented the pinnacle of his swordsmanship, unrivaled below the Di-Rank. What Lu Yunxiao appreciated most wasn't just its power; it was its aesthetic appeal.
After all, strength might be transient, but being handsome lasts a lifetime.
It's quite a coincidence. Although he and Lu Yunxiao had only met by chance and initially stared at each other with wide eyes, there was an inexplicable affinity between them.
Hai Baodong was ruthless and had a quirky personality, but for some reason, he took a liking to Lu Yunxiao at first sight.
As for Lu Yunxiao, having just left the Gu family, his guard was at its peak, yet he also felt an indescribable connection upon meeting Hai Baodong.
Although this old man seemed a bit sleazy, surprisingly, he wasn't detestable.
It was this affinity that brought Lu Yunxiao and Hai Baodong together. They bickered, but their relationship was exceptionally good.
One called the other a brat, while the other called him an old man, yet their feelings for each other grew deeper.
They said they didn't care, but in reality, both held each other dear in their hearts.
For Hai Baodong, he regarded Lu Yunxiao as his own.
And for Lu Yunxiao, Hai Baodong was a mentor, a father, and a friend, an incredibly unique relationship.
Both were emotionally invested people, so over the span of eight years, their interaction became more natural, and their positions in each other's hearts grew.
Hai Baodong meticulously drew maps, a delicate task requiring utmost care as even the slightest error could lead to inaccuracies in the entire map.
While other shops might not mind slight deviations, Hai Baodong, a perfectionist, wouldn't allow even the smallest inaccuracy in his work.
After about the time it takes for two cups of tea, Hai Baodong put down his pen, completing yet another map.
"Finished? Let's have dinner; the barbecue will be less tasty if it gets cold," Lu Yunxiao said softly, holding a tray filled with barbecue and fruits near the door to the inner room.
"Okay!" Hai Baodong agreed and headed towards the inner room.
...
In the afternoon, nearing dusk, in a slightly dim secret chamber, Lu Yunxiao sat quietly in meditation.
The chamber was somewhat cold; these underground chambers were constructed by Hai Baodong for his cultivation, maintaining extremely low temperatures. The one where Lu Yunxiao practiced, though a bit distant from Hai Baodong's, was still affected, the air carrying a faint chill. An ordinary person, without thick clothing, wouldn't last long in such an environment.
However, for Lu Yunxiao, it was bearable. His robust physique allowed him to withstand this cold.
Moreover, these underground chambers were extremely quiet, perfect for breakthroughs without worrying about disturbances.
Sitting cross-legged, Lu Yunxiao formed hand seals, and his Dou Qi responded, swiftly circulating.
He could have broken through to the Dou Zhe realm long ago, but he had been suppressing it. Now, releasing this restraint, his Dou Qi surged like an unbridled wild horse.
His entire being, like a funnel, crazily absorbed the surrounding Dou Qi.
The crucial step from a Nine-Stage Dou Zhi Qi to a Dou Zhe was to condense the Dou Qi cyclone. Once successfully condensed, it meant becoming a genuine Dou Zhe.
As Lu Yunxiao unleashed the suppressed Dou Qi, it voraciously absorbed the surrounding energy, rapidly swelling within him, coursing through his meridians.
Expanding, the Dou Qi soon filled most of Lu Yunxiao's meridians, reaching their capacity limit.
"Almost there." With a thought, Lu Yunxiao's hands swiftly formed seals.
As the seals changed, the Dou Qi within Lu Yunxiao rushed towards his abdomen, condensing into a dense milky color.
Focusing his mind, he forcefully compressed this milky Dou Qi in his abdomen.
The milky Dou Qi resisted fiercely but was forcefully suppressed by Lu Yunxiao's unwavering determination.
When the Dou Qi condensed to the size of a palm, it abruptly solidified and began rotating in a set direction.
Simultaneously, a formidable energy burst forth from Lu Yunxiao. His white robe fluttered without wind, producing rustling sounds.
Dou Zhe Realm achieved!
As Lu Yunxiao completely broke through to the Dou Zhe Realm, the system's voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking through to the Dou Zhe Realm, completing the achievement: Dou Zhe. Rewarding one Rainbow Sword and the sword technique 'Heavenly Flying Immortal.'"
"The Rainbow Sword, Initial Stage Fourth Rank, forged from the refined essence of a millennium-old cold iron from the deep seas abroad, weighing six pounds and four taels."
"The 'Heavenly Flying Immortal,' High-Rank Xuan Technique, a sword technique created by Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng, exquisite and flawless, unparalleled in beauty. Although it's a High-Rank Xuan Technique, when executed at its peak, it's not inferior to Di-Rank Technique."
As the system's voice fell, a scabbarded long sword suddenly appeared in Lu Yunxiao's hand, and simultaneously, a stream of information flooded into his mind.
Lu Yunxiao closed his eyes, contemplating. After a while, the essence of all the mysteries of the 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' became clear to him.
With exceptional insight, mastering 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' would be a matter of time after his understanding today.
"Heavenly Flying Immortal lives up to its reputation. Although it might not be as powerful as 'One Sword Across Worlds,' it's much stronger than the 'Profound Tide Fist.'"
Lu Yunxiao smiled. Although comparing it to a Di Rank was a joke, there was an enormous gap between Di Rank and Xuan Rank. However, 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' was indeed formidable.
Though originating from a martial world, that didn't diminish its strength.
The martial world only limited a martial artist's cultivation level, not their comprehension of martial principles.
Ye Gucheng might not have had immense strength, limited by the world's rules, but he was a natural sword genius. His swordsmanship was astonishing. 'Heavenly Flying Immortal' represented the pinnacle of his swordsmanship, unrivaled below the Di-Rank. What Lu Yunxiao appreciated most wasn't just its power; it was its aesthetic appeal.
After all, strength might be transient, but being handsome lasts a lifetime.
