The night was hazy and the shadows of the trees danced!
A youth of about seventeen or eighteen years of age was sitting cross-legged on a large rock. He was wearing a tattered martial robe and was stained with blood. He should have been heavily injured, but his expression was calm and focused. He gave off a faintly discernible feeling that his spirit, spirit, and qi were all rising. He didn't look like he was heavily injured at all.
His body was surrounded by a pale yellow light and there was a faint white mist on top of his head. Everything seemed so sacred and untouchable.
This youth was Ling Xiao, who was about to break through the first stage of the Three Parts Origin Returning Qi, "Internalization".
The Three Parts Origin Returning Qi was divided into three stages and nine stages. The first stage was "Essence Formation", which was further divided into three stages. The first stage was "Internalization", the second stage was "Vein Opening", and the third stage was "Wide Acupoint".
Now Ling Xiao had reached the critical point of the first stage, "Internalization". As long as he successfully conducted his Qi this time, he could break through the first stage and enter the second stage, "Vein Opening".
Ling Xiao had been ravaged by the black bear for several days. Every time, his Profound Qi was exhausted. His external injuries were especially serious and many of his tendons were broken.
However, every night, he used the Three Parts Origin Returning Qi and the Vajra Five Transformation Secrets, took elixirs to restore his body, and then went to challenge the black bear.
Time and time again, he cultivated painstakingly. Time and time again, he absorbed elixirs and spirit beast meat. His dantian began to change. Originally, it was only the size of half a fist, but it was gradually condensing. His dantian was like a sponge, absorbing all the Profound Qi in his body. Wisps of milky Profound Qi were like thin streams of water converging towards the sea, constantly filling his dantian.
The Qi in his dantian was one third larger than before, forming a medium sized Qi mass around him. It was extremely magical.
Ling Xiao's face alternated between red, blue, and finally white. This repeated endlessly, but his face was as calm as ever. There was no fluctuation in the slightest because of the changes.
Not far away, Solitary Eagle was constantly vigilant of his surroundings. Occasionally, he would turn back to glance at the cultivating Ling Xiao. In his heart, he especially admired Ling Xiao's undying spirit. With such a tenacious character, it would be difficult for a young master not to become a great person.
He couldn't help but think of the Young Master's rumors in Meteorite City: "A Genius of a Century" and "The Fastest to Fall Trash". Comparing the two, it was now clear which title was more appropriate.
Soon, six hours passed.
Ling Xiao couldn't help but let out a soft moan. The Profound Energy in his body had already gathered in his Dantian, and it was the time for the Profound Energy to flow back to his meridians, entering the second stage of "Channel Opening".
An endless stream of Profound Energy once again spread out from his Dantian, rushing towards those unknown blocked meridians. In an instant, a few small meridians were immediately opened up, while the other meridians remained motionless.
Ling Xiao did not force it. He let out a long roar and leaped into the air, his face full of joy.
"I've entered the second level. How refreshing!" Ling Xiao was full of pride. He could feel the incomparably powerful energy around him, and his five senses had become exceptionally sensitive. It was as if even the slightest movement in the surroundings could not escape his senses. This was the benefit of breaking through to the Three Parts Returning to Origin Technique.
Although he did not break through to a high level profound practitioner because of this, he believed that he was not far from that step. As long as he reached the Consolidated Realm, it would be the day he would break through to a high level profound practitioner.
At this moment, Solitary Eagle looked at Ling Xiao and felt that he had become even more handsome. That tattered clothes could not conceal that elegant and quick-witted temperament.
"Solitary Eagle, bring me the meat!" After Ling Xiao landed, he felt that his abdomen was empty. He immediately asked Solitary Eagle to bring out the dried Spirit Beast meat. He wanted to have a meal.
Solitary Eagle did not say anything else and immediately offered up the meat.
He really could not understand why the Young Master's appetite was so big. Every time, he could eat more than ten kilograms of Spirit Beast meat. Could it be because he had used up too much energy?
How could he have known that Ling Xiao's Three Parts Returning to Origin Technique and Vajra Five Changes Secret could absorb Profound Energy from the Spirit Beast meat?
Even if Ling Xiao said it himself, no one would believe it.
However, it was true, and Ling Xiao himself believed that everyone could absorb Profound Energy by eating Spirit Beast meat. That was why he only found out later that this miraculous ability was not something everyone possessed.
Ling Xiao ate his midnight snack and yawned. Then, he said to Solitary Eagle: "Tomorrow, I'll help you get the Black Ganoderma so that you can break through."
After saying that, he lay down and fell asleep.
Solitary Eagle was left alone there, inexplicably laughing to himself.
The sun rose, the sun shone brightly, and the blue sky was as if it had been washed.
Ling Xiao was in high spirits as he charged towards the black bear's cave.
When he arrived near the cave, the black bear did not come out again. Ling Xiao and Solitary Eagle couldn't help but feel that it was strange.
Ling Xiao put his hands on his waist and shouted towards the cave entrance, "Damn black bear, your uncle Ling Xiao is here. Quickly come out and accept your death."
Sure enough, after Ling Xiao's shout, the cave entrance began to shake. Not long later, the black bear appeared in front of the cave entrance. However, it was very unusual. It did not attack Ling Xiao and Solitary Eagle. Instead, it constantly roared in front of the cave entrance, its arms constantly beating its chest, as if it was very patient.
"What's going on?
Come and fight with your uncle for three hundred rounds. This time, I'll definitely beat you until you piss your pants. "Ling Xiao put one hand on his waist and pointed at the black bear.
Who would have thought that the black bear still did not attack.
"Are you afraid of this young master? If you don't come, this young master will kill his way over." Ling Xiao thought that the black bear was tired of fighting with him and did not want to fight with him anymore, so he chose to take the initiative to attack.
But who would have thought that as soon as Ling Xiao took a step forward, the black bear would open its mouth and spit out an earthen-yellow ball of light.
"Fuck, didn't you say you were going to fight with your bare hands? How can you be serious?" cursed Ling Xiao and quickly slipped away.
These past few days, Ling Xiao and the black bear had been fighting bare-handed. They hadn't used any weapons, and the black bear had never used any of its attributes to attack. It had only used its powerful physical body to beat Ling Xiao half to death. But today, it had used its attributes to attack Ling Xiao, which made Ling Xiao feel that it was strange.
"Alright, it's time to end this." Ling Xiao unsheathed the Silver Ghost Bloodblade on his back. He decided to first get rid of this black bear and then work together to kill the female bear inside. That way, he would obtain the black ganoderma for Solitary Eagle.
However, at this moment, Ling Xiao felt a bit reluctant. These past few days, he had been fighting with the black bear every day, and he couldn't bear to kill it.
Ling Xiao shook his head and threw away that soft-hearted thought. How could someone who achieved great things be soft-hearted?
That wasn't his usual style.
Just as Ling Xiao was about to attack, Solitary Eagle stopped Ling Xiao and said, "Young Master, don't be in such a hurry. Listen, there seems to be some movement inside."
"Isn't it just a bear's cry? What's there to be surprised about?" asked Ling Xiao, puzzled.
"No, the female bear inside might be giving birth." Solitary Eagle's brows relaxed as he smiled.
"Giving birth?
You … you're saying that the female inside is giving birth to bear cubs? "asked Ling Xiao after a moment of surprise.
"That's right. From the cries coming from inside, it's clearly giving birth to bear cubs. Otherwise, the black bear wouldn't be guarding the cave entrance. But it seems that something has happened inside." Solitary Eagle nodded with certainty.
Ling Xiao firmly believed Solitary Eagle's words. After all, Solitary Eagle had roamed the desolate mountains for many years, so he naturally knew more than him.
"Young Master, let's work together to kill this black bear. Right now, the one inside doesn't have the ability to fight with us anymore. Once it gives birth to Youwei, it'll be even better. Four pairs of bear paws, Black Ganoderma, and Youwei, then we'll be rich." Solitary Eagle thought for a moment before speaking excitedly. At the same time, he drew his Fire Sword from his back, wanting to join forces with Ling Xiao.
When the black bear guarding the cave saw Solitary Eagle's killing intent, its eyes turned red, and its entire body emitted a faint earthen yellow light. It seemed to be preparing for a battle to the death.
This time, Ling Xiao hesitated. Did he really have to kill this black bear?
"Young Master, what's wrong?
There's a Youwei here. If we capture it and raise it in the future, it'll definitely be a great help. "Solitary Eagle looked at the silent Ling Xiao and said.
Ling Xiao raised his head to look at the vigilant black bear. At the same time, he thought of his miserable life as an orphan in his previous life. If it wasn't for Old Ghost's master taking him in, he probably would have starved to death on the streets. In his previous life, he didn't enjoy the love of his parents, and this life had given him compensation. Now, did he really have the heart to kill these two black bears?
Forget it, I can't do this kind of behavior. He couldn't help but feel his heart soften. He sighed heavily. "Alas!
Forget it, let's call it a day. "
"Young … Young Master?" Solitary Eagle looked at Ling Xiao in confusion.
In Solitary Eagle's opinion, this was a heaven-sent opportunity, so why would Ling Xiao give it up?
He was unwilling. He wanted to obtain the Black Ganoderma to break through to the high-level Mystic Realm. Even if he had to risk his life, he was willing. After all, this kind of opportunity was extremely rare.
"Young Master, if you don't kill them now, others will discover their existence in the future. They won't be able to escape death. Why don't we …" Solitary Eagle still tried to persuade him.
"I've made up my mind. Let's go!
I'll think of a way for you to break through. "Ling Xiao saw the strong unwillingness in Solitary Eagle's eyes and had no choice but to comfort him.
"Alas!" Solitary Eagle sighed and shook his head. He sheathed his sword again and planned to leave with Ling Xiao.
"Roar!" Another shocking roar came from the cave entrance.
The black bear guarding the cave entrance looked a little anxious. It immediately turned its head and hurriedly ran back into the cave.
"It can't be a difficult birth, right?" Ling Xiao looked at the anxious black bear returning to the cave and couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"It's indeed a difficult birth, otherwise it wouldn't cry out so miserably. Normally, this kind of situation rarely happens when spirit beasts give birth, but there are occasional exceptions. Perhaps the cub is too big, and it's difficult for the mother bear to give birth." Solitary Eagle's many years of life in the forest clearly explained.
Ling Xiao held his chin with one hand, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Let's go in and see!"
"Wh … What?"
Solitary Eagle looked at Ling Xiao in surprise. Then, he guessed Ling Xiao's intentions and immediately said, "Young Master, don't be impulsive. Right now, the male bear will definitely protect the female bear with his life.
He definitely won't let us get close. Let's go. "
However, Ling Xiao didn't listen to Solitary Eagle and directly walked toward the bear cave.
Solitary Eagle really couldn't understand this young master's thoughts. He thought to himself, "I really don't know what the young master is thinking."
Since he had already chosen to follow Ling Xiao, Solitary Eagle could only bite the bullet and chase after him.
This time, Ling Xiao went directly to the cave entrance. The male bear didn't come out again, but the roar inside was even more miserable.
"Solitary Eagle, you guard outside. Unless you hear my call for help, don't go in." Ling Xiao ordered and then walked into the cave without hesitation.
After walking in for a while, Solitary Eagle heard the black bear's hostile roar. He couldn't help but feel worried for Ling Xiao, but he still followed Ling Xiao's instructions and was ready to rescue at any time.
Inside the cave, Ling Xiao waved his hand at the male bear, who was glaring like a tiger, and said, "Boss Bear, don't misunderstand. We're here to help your wife."
As Ling Xiao spoke, he pointed at the female bear who was moaning in pain.
"Roar!" How could the male bear understand Ling Xiao's words? It immediately waved its paw and smashed it towards Ling Xiao.
"Hey, bro, why are you so unreasonable?" Ling Xiao had to step forward to avoid the male bear's attack.
Unexpectedly, the male bear's bestial nature erupted, and it smashed its paw towards Ling Xiao again.
"Damn, I've made the first move." Ling Xiao raised his speed to the extreme, avoiding the male bear's attack at the side of the cave, and rushed to the female bear's side.
The male bear was even more furious. It turned its huge body, vowing to kill this damned human.
However, when it was about to attack, it saw Ling Xiao place a knife in front of the female bear. It had no choice but to stop its attack. Its eyes were filled with a strong killing intent, and with a roar, the entire cave shook a few times.