In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 43 Sometimes, being a little cunning is justified.
Internal strength is the foundation of a martial artist. Once internal strength is compromised, the practitioner's strength will be damaged at best, and at worst, the path of martial arts will be cut off, making it difficult to make any further progress in internal strength for the rest of their life.

Therefore, unless the internal energy cultivation method is special, a sudden increase in internal energy caused by external forces is tantamount to pulling up seedlings to help them grow.

But the power cards are different.

Even though Gu Shaoan used the power card to increase his power by twenty years, it was as if he had cultivated it diligently bit by bit, without affecting his foundation in the slightest.

Moreover, the surge in his power not only enhanced Gu Shaoan's own strength but also greatly benefited his subsequent cultivation.

All Gu Shaoan needs to do is acquire the subsequent techniques of the "Emei Nine Yang Skill". With his profound internal strength, his cultivation speed in internal energy cultivation will be divinely aided.

In an instant, Gu Shaoan felt as if he had suddenly become rich overnight, constantly feeling the surging internal energy within his body like a mighty river.

Only after his body had fully become accustomed to the rapidly increasing internal energy did Gu Shaoan's emotions calm down.

After a moment of thought, Gu Shaoan resumed the circulation of his internal energy according to the route of the first level of the "Emei Nine Yang Skill".

As his internal energy surged, he managed to seal two of the three meridians that had just been opened up.

Furthermore, most of the internal energy is stored in the dantian, leaving only a trickle of internal energy flowing through the meridians.

The emergence of his skill over the past twenty years was too strange. It wouldn't be a problem if he were facing outsiders, but if he were facing the elders of the Emei Sect like Miejue, Gu Shaoan would have a hard time explaining it.

In addition, Gu Shaoan has only recently joined Emei Sect and usually stays with Miejue and other Emei Sect members, so he is not the first to charge into danger.

Since that's the case, rather than lying to deceive people now, it's better to hide for the time being.

Normally, he would still appear in his previous state of internal energy, but in times of crisis, he would simply release the seal, which would actually become Gu Shaoan's biggest trump card.

After all, when you're out in the game, being a little cunning sometimes is to be expected.

Immediately afterward, Gu Shaoan had a sudden thought and remembered his "Emei Nine Yang Skill".

Not long before descending the mountain, Gu Shaoan had obtained the second level of the "Emei Nine Yang Skill," so it would be inappropriate for him to ask Miejue for the subsequent techniques so soon.

"It seems that I can only continue to cultivate the second level to accumulate power, and then ask my master for the next level of cultivation after returning to Emei."

Gu Shaoan understood why Miejue only taught the "Emei Nine Yang Skill" layer by layer.

As the saying goes, the secrets of martial arts should not be easily passed on, let alone the "Emei Nine Yang Skill," which is the most advanced internal martial arts manual within the Emei School.

If you go to another sect, there might be rules that the most advanced internal energy cultivation techniques can only be passed on to the sect leader.

The fact that Miejue was able to directly teach this martial art to each of her disciples was already considered extremely generous.

After considering the next steps, Gu Shaoan gathered his thoughts and once again closed his eyes to immerse himself in cultivation.

No one knew better than Gu Shaoan how turbulent and unpredictable this martial arts world would be ten years from now.

Even if she were to be extinct, she would only be considered second-rate in the entire martial arts world, let alone Gu Shaoan, whose skill level was far inferior to that of extinct.

While a sudden surge in skill is certainly cause for celebration, Gu Shaoan would not become arrogant because of it.

In Gu Shaoan's mind, he had only taken another big step on the long road of martial arts, but he could not reach the level of instant success.

We have no right to be complacent.

The strength of the strong lies in their hearts. If one's mind is so weak that one cannot even persevere or work diligently for a long time, how can one talk about climbing step by step to the top and looking down on all the mountains?

Lesser Heat.

The sky was stifling, like a closed steamer, the thick, sweltering heat pressing heavily into every inch of space. The cicadas' sharp chirping pierced through this stagnant heat, endless and adding to the oppressive heat.

Thirty miles outside Yunyang Prefecture, several dusty carriages and a group of Emei disciples on horseback traveled swiftly along the official road.

"Sect Leader, Wudang is just ahead."

Just then, Juechen's voice suddenly entered the carriage. Miejue, still with her eyes closed, gave a soft "hmm," seemingly unconcerned.

Zhou Zhiruo, with a hint of anticipation, lifted the carriage curtain and looked out.

Gu Shaoan tilted his head slightly and looked into the distance, where he also saw Wudang Mountain in the distance.

In this sweltering heat, the continuous Wudang Mountains, like a dormant dragon, stretch out their magnificent and austere form amidst the intense heat of the Lesser Heat in July.

Its layered peaks and deep valleys are hidden amidst endless lush greenery.

The main peak is solitary and majestic, like a giant beam piercing the azure sky, shrouded in wispy clouds and mist, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly aura even under the scorching sun.

Compared to the Emei Mountains, it is less precipitous, but more majestic.

It can also be considered a blessed land of Taoism.

After the Emei group continued along the official road for a few more miles, Gu Shaoan, with his greatly improved eyesight, also saw a group of Wudang disciples standing at the foot of Wudang Mountain.

Once the carriage came to a stop, Miejue, who had been resting with her eyes closed, finally spoke: "Get out of the carriage!"

After saying this, Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo followed Miejue.

After getting off the carriage, the two followed closely behind Miejue, along with Juechen and other elders and disciples of the Emei Sect, heading towards the Wudang disciples at the foot of the mountain.

As the extinction approached, a middle-aged man with a resolute face and upright eyes, standing guard among the crowd at the foot of the mountain, stepped forward.

"Master"

Extinction smiled and returned the greeting, saying, "Sect Leader Song."

Gu Shaoan raised an eyebrow, knowing full well the identity of the person in front of him.

It was none other than Song Yuanqiao, the head disciple of Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang, and also the head of the second generation of disciples, and the current acting head of Wudang.

"Sister Zhiruo".

Just as the two finished greeting each other, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth next to Song Yuanqiao excitedly spoke up, attracting the attention of Gu Shaoan and everyone else.

However, before Zhou Zhiruo could respond, Song Yuanqiao, who was standing in front of Miejue, frowned.

"Nonsense! How can you be so rude in front of the nun?"

The stern voice immediately made the young man beside him stop in his tracks.

However, his gaze remained fixed on Zhou Zhiruo, unable to look away.

After reprimanding the man, Song Yuanqiao said apologetically, "My son was rude, I hope you won't take offense, Master."

Upon seeing this, Gu Shaoan guessed the other party's identity.

Song Qingshu, the only son of Song Yuanqiao and the head of the third generation of Wudang.

Song Qingshu was already eighteen years old and would be twenty in two years, while Zhou Zhiruo was only eleven, a month younger than Gu Shaoan.

However, girls mature earlier and their development is naturally faster than that of boys.

Although Zhou Zhiruo was still young at this moment, her delicate features already showed some signs of beauty, and she was beginning to show her stunning looks.

True beauty lies not only in the skin, but also in the bones.

What's most remarkable is Zhou Zhiruo's gentle and graceful demeanor reminiscent of the water towns of Jiangnan, which makes her even more unique.

Noticing Song Qingshu's gaze, Gu Shaoan frowned slightly, then took a step to the side and stood in front of Zhou Zhiruo.

(End of this chapter)