Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 205 Secret

Perhaps feeling a little embarrassed by Lian Chengyue's gaze, Bai Sanren gradually became serious. He said with dissatisfaction, "Daughter, you know my temperament. I almost died back then, how could I care about anything else? Do you expect me to take this secret with me even in death?"

"Besides, you know that no matter what, Qianxue will eventually have to find out about this. You know Qianxue's personality; she's smart and perceptive. Hasn't she noticed anything amiss all these years?"

"Even if you could fool her with a few words before because Qianxue was young, she's almost an adult now. Are you going to keep it from her forever?"

"Someone has to talk to Qianxue about these things. If you're not willing to be the villain, then I will!" Bai Sanren spoke these words with unwavering resolve and sternness, each sentence clearer than the last, leaving no room for argument!

Lian Chengyue, however, remained silent, like a cannonball that had gone flat.

Bai Sanren's words were like sharp swords piercing her heart, instantly tearing apart the fig leaf she had used to cover up a certain thought for many years.

Yes, even if I don't tell Qianxue these things now, I'll have to tell her the truth sooner or later...

With that girl's intelligence, she must have already discovered my hidden worry...

However, because she didn't know the truth, she never asked me directly.

And this girl has really grown up... she even knows how to bring a man home now!

Lian Chengyue sighed deeply, glanced at Han Yi, and said, "You take good care of him. I'm going to pack some things." The room fell silent, leaving only Bai Sanren and Han Yi.

After a long while, Bai Sanren turned his face to look at Han Yi and suddenly asked, "Boy, have you broken through to the Meridian Opening stage?"

?

Han Yi's deepest secret was exposed in a single sentence, and he suddenly felt as if he were running naked.

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense..." He wanted to deny it, but then he thought of something and smiled bitterly: "Master Bai, how did you know?"

"Good!!!" Upon hearing this, Bai Sanren shouted and laughed loudly.

“I thought that someone as talented as my son Bai Yuechou would be hard to find again in this lifetime, but…” He stared intently at Han Yi: “Han Yi, promise me that if you ever have the chance to meet him in the future, you must defeat him, and you must use the Bai family sword technique!”

"Bai Yuechou...?" Han Yi chewed on the words several times, then thought of the promise Bai Sanren made when teaching him the Bai family sword technique. Helplessly, he said, "Master Bai, you've already mentioned this to me once before. I promised you that if the opportunity arose, I would naturally do my duty, but..."

He hesitated for a moment: "But the world is vast, and we don't even know if he's alive or dead. Why are you so concerned about this, Mr. Bai?"

“Alas, with his talent and temperament, I believe he won’t die easily out there… Moreover, I have a feeling that you and him will definitely meet in the future…” Bai Sanren hesitated for a moment and said uncertainly.

"This..." Han Yi's temple twitched. What kind of time is this old man Bai to still believe in metaphysics? If there really is a netherworld, then all of them, martial artists who have killed many people, should go to the eighteenth level of hell.

As a staunch materialist, Han Yi was somewhat speechless. He shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Master Bai, how did you discover that I had entered the realm of internal energy?"

"Hmph, do you really think I've been a freeloader all these years?" A sly glint flashed in Bai Sanren's eyes as he said, "I may be many years older than you, but have I never eaten pork before?"

"When you gave me that pill last time, the Dragon and Phoenix Rejuvenation Pill, I was thinking, what kind of pill requires one to be asleep before taking it in order to achieve its maximum effect?"

"I thought and thought, but I couldn't figure it out. But at that moment, I knew that you were definitely hiding something from me!"

"And just now, when you put me on the bed, that warm feeling... and later, when Lian Chengyue used the Hidden Moon Force to heal me, I knew everything!"

Bai Sanren raised his eyebrows, displaying the smug expression of an old fox who had discovered someone else's secret.

"Master Bai, you must..." Han Yi's expression was solemn, as if he wanted to say something.

"No need for further words, I already understand. You've already achieved mastery of internal energy at such a young age. If others were to find out about this, the risks would outweigh the benefits. The most outstanding person in the forest will surely be felled by the wind; I certainly understand this principle!"

"Don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut. I won't tell anyone a single word about these things!"

"Ok!"

Han Yi looked at Bai Sanren's serious expression and nodded heavily. Everything was understood without him saying a word.

“By the way, Han boy, now that you have opened your meridians, I can no longer help you with your cultivation, but…” Bai Sanren seemed to be struggling with this, but in the end he still said, “When Yue Chou left home, he left behind a number of books and other books in the house. At the time, I wanted to burn them all, but then I couldn’t bear to, so I sealed them all up…”

As he spoke, he pulled out an old, brass-colored key from his pocket. It had a ring at one end and several holes in the middle.

"Here's the key to the cabinet. The cabinet is in my room, next to the bed with the hidden compartment under the bed. When you get back, if you're interested, you can pick out one or two useful books to study on your own..."

"Of course, some of the texts may be obscure or even contain heretical or unorthodox elements, so you must be able to discern them... and never stray onto the wrong path!"

Han Yi took the key, put it in his sleeve, and said seriously, "I understand the implications, Master Bai, please rest assured!"

Then, in the next instant, he became glib: "Master Bai, you promised before that you would entrust those land deeds and money to me..."

"Hmph, you brat, are you asking for a beating? I'm not quite dead yet!"

Bai Sanren cursed angrily.

Han Yi listened to Bai Sanren's loud cursing, but a smile appeared on his lips, and his heart was filled with warmth.

Bai Sanren didn't inquire about his sudden breakthrough in meridians and the secret behind it; he simply let it go.

Bai Sanren then entrusted all his savings and accumulated wealth over the years to him…....

He truly regarded Han Yi as his successor!

"By the way, Han boy, how's your practice of the 'Bai Family Sword Technique' coming along? Is there anything you don't understand?" Bai Sanren asked casually while chuckling.

"Ah, this, um... not very good... I still need to practice more..." Han Yi stammered in response. How could he dare to say that the "Bai Family Sword Technique" had long been deduced by the system into "Dual Killing with Sword and Saber"?

"Hey kid, pay more attention to this matter in the future. I'm counting on you to be able to develop this sword technique to a higher level!"

Then, Bai Sanren's face showed signs of vicissitude, and his eyes shone with memories and sorrow. He gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Forget it, I don't expect you to restore the 'Bai Family Sword Technique' to its former glory, but you should at least pass it down..."

Han Yi said, "Yes... Master Bai, don't worry, I will do my best!"

This isn't him bragging or exaggerating.

"Good, good, good," Bai Sanren said three times.

The more he looked at Han Yi, the more satisfied he became.

Han Yi is talented, cautious, and knows when to advance and retreat; he is simply the perfect successor.

Not to mention, Han Yi is the first person in decades to have such exceptional comprehension.

If this is the case, and the "Bai Family Swordplay" still cannot be developed to a higher level, then it truly is fate...

That night, the moon was hidden and the stars were sparse, the sky was bathed in a clear light.

Lian Chengyue and Qianxue were packing for their early departure the next morning. After having a simple dinner with them, Han Yi didn't want to linger, so he returned to the guest room prepared for him.

According to Lian Chengyue, Bai Sanren now has the Yuan Yang Yun Zang Dan to protect his heart meridian, so it won't be a problem for him to hold on for a while longer. Therefore, he decided to set off for the prefectural city early tomorrow morning.

After all, traveling at night on a dark and windy night is not a wise move.

"system!"

Han Yi lay sprawled on the soft bed like Ge You, silently reciting something to himself.

Name: Han Yi (17/170)

[Realm]: Early stage of Meridian Opening (10/100); Sword Realm: One kill in ten steps; Blade Realm: As heavy as a mountain

[Techniques]: Qianyang Gong (High-grade Xuan-level, Characteristics: Rejuvenating Force, Evil-Dispelling Force, Entry Level 4/10, can be improved); Jinji Yugu Gong (High-grade Huang-level, Proficient Level 6/20, Characteristics: Iron Wall, can be improved)

[Martial Arts]: Thunderclap Palm Technique (Yellow Rank, High Grade; Characteristics: Shattering Stones and Splitting Earth, Frenzied Strike; Minor Success (7/50); Upgradeable); Flying Swallow Kick (Yellow Rank, Low Grade; Characteristics: Gale; Minor Success (11/50); Upgradeable); Dual Blade and Sword Killing (Mysterious Rank, Low Grade; Characteristics: Concentration, Dual Wielding, Proficiency (8/30); Upgradeable); Body Conversion Technique (Yellow Rank, Low Grade; Major Success; Characteristics: Bone Shrinking and Disguise).

[Elemental Power Value]: 2

Sure enough, having the techniques but lacking sufficient internal energy and qi for cultivation means there's no change in one's cultivation level whatsoever...

The purpose of a martial artist in the Meridian Opening stage is to use the internal energy generated within the body to clear blockages in the meridians, thereby achieving interaction between the self and the outside world and reaching a state of unity between man and nature.

Han Yi saw this sentence in a miscellaneous book in the library. Although there were many books on the first floor of the library, and finding useful knowledge in it was like picking up seashells in the ocean, Han Yi still learned something from some fragments.

The "Qianyang Gong" manual, etched deep within Han Yi's mind, meticulously outlines the meridians that need to be opened when beginning the practice, as well as the meridians that must be opened upon mastering the entire technique!

But that's all...

How to generate, strengthen, and increase the Qi and blood of Qianyang Gong.

How to quickly transform a large amount of Qi and blood into strength, how to change the speed, and how to control the pace.

How can one train their strength to increase explosive power and expand their power capacity?

etc…....

None of these little tips and tricks were recorded.

In other words, the "Qianyang Gong," derived from "Yangyuan Gong" through additional points and sudden enlightenment, is merely an outline, a main body, preserving the most important laws of qi and blood circulation and meridian diagrams, while lacking all its branches and details! While the core outline of a tradition is certainly important, the secret techniques and tips summarized by countless predecessors are also indispensable. Without the various breakthrough points contained within, progress would be impossible!