Boom!
Thunder roared from the Wang Family Residence, startling everyone as they looked up in fear.
A huge dust cloud inexplicably rose from the ground, with debris falling onto the rooftops.
Zhao Feng stood outside the courtyard, a black shadow speeding past him at an incredible pace, the strong wind tousling his hair.
Following a deafening sound that pierced his eardrums, he instinctively closed his eyes, only to hear a coughing sound soon after.
"Kid, if you don't want to die... run."
A donkey crashed into the wall, cracks spreading like a spider web.
Zhao Feng stood completely stunned in place, as the dust in front of him was suddenly blown away by a gust of wind.
A figure in pure white slowly approached, each step light yet resonating like that of a giant.
"Protect the driver! Protect the driver!"
A sharp cry rang out, and the eunuch Feng Xiang, loyal to Zhao Feng, stood in front of him.
Although Yu Hua did not look at them, the shout caught her attention, reminding her of how this eunuch had once seized someone's opportunity.
Raising her hand, she pointed out invisibly, and an intangible sword flew out, decapitating the person.
Blood sprayed in Zhao Feng's eyes, staining half of his body, causing him to sit down with a thud, his pants wet.
Without even sparing him a glance, Yu Hua saw that the old donkey had stood up again, its fur turning white, emitting faint flashes of light, and undergoing some changes in form.
"I am Qing Cang, and I can defy the will of the heavens."
The old donkey looked at Yu Hua in front of him.
Ordinary people couldn't see it, but in his eyes, she appeared as a towering figure holding up the heavens.
With beings under her feet, mountains encircling her, and her shoulders compared to the bright moon, she overlooked the world.
Once, there was a Daoist who could support the heavens and the earth, unmatched by anyone in the world.
His name was Qing Tian.
Later, he died, leaving only a small temple on Sanqing Mountain, and no one knew if he would return.
All that was known was that someone had inherited his legacy, giving rise to the Daoist Heavenly Maiden, hanging high in the first place of the Heavenly Mandate Pavilion.
It praised, "It seems that person did not die after all. Little girl, what do you intend to do?"
"The strong are respected. How much of what I say you all can accept depends on how much power I have."
Yu Hua's ethereal voice penetrated their ears, and the disdain from before vanished from their minds.
"As for the matter of the treasure ship, I will enter the palace to discuss with the Emperor of the Zhao Family."
In the imperial palace, with red walls and glazed tiles, the guards in front of the hall fell one after another, not dead but unconscious.
Yu Hua raised her spiritual eyes and saw a giant dragon lying above the three palaces and six courtyards.
Its golden scales reflected the blazing sun, enveloping the people with its boundless divine body, a mere breath capable of sweeping across the world.
The will of heaven and earth, the fortune of the dynasty.
Dragon.
Yu Hua walked into the empty hall, where a Daoist in a yellow robe sat in front of a huge alchemy furnace, his back facing her.
"Daoist Emperor, I need to borrow a treasure ship from you."
Yu Hua's voice was calm as she lightly flicked a copper coin, which landed on the alchemy furnace with a clink.
"This is the payment."
The other party simply nodded.
"The Sanqing Daoist Sect has indeed produced a Heavenly Maiden."
At midnight, the door slowly creaked open without a sound, and moonlight crept into the room through the half-open door.
Gu Wen opened his eyes, already holding a dagger hidden under his pillow.
He saw a figure in pure white under the moonlight, like a dream, like the immortal maidens of the Guanghan Palace, forever untainted by dust, with no extra adornments, yet exceptionally eye-catching.
What truly caught his attention was the aura of the other party, subtly different from before, yet indescribable.
Gu Wen put down the dagger, and Yu Hua tilted her head slightly, asking, "Do you always live so cautiously?"
"One must not harbor malicious intentions, but one must not be without vigilance."
Upon hearing this, Yu Hua paused, then nodded in approval, "Your words make sense. In the world of cultivation, debates on benevolence or malevolence are endless. Your statement surpasses that of most people."
Gu Wen lit an oil lamp and asked, "What is the purpose of the Immortal tonight?"
"As usual, to teach you cultivation," Yu Hua replied without hesitation. "You already have external skills and internal techniques. I thought it would take a long time for you to digest them, so I gave you a bit less in terms of techniques. When I leave Bianjing in the future, you won't know where to find more techniques, and I don't know if the techniques you find will be harmful."
"If you accidentally cultivate demonic techniques and harm your foundation, it could lead to a disaster."
Gu Wen sensed the implications in her words and asked, "Is the Immortal planning to leave Bianjing?"
"Perhaps. Fate is uncertain, and I do not know where I will go."
Yu Hua shook her head, then suddenly covered her mouth, coughing violently.
Her figure seemed to blur, and Gu Wen had to support her with one hand to prevent her from falling.
Gu Wen helped her sit on a chair and brought a glass of water for her.
It took a while for Yu Hua to gradually calm down.
"Is the Immortal injured?"
"Just some minor injuries. Let me transmit the techniques to you first."
Yu Hua grabbed Gu Wen's right hand and, as she spoke, strands of divine consciousness entered his sea of qi, revealing two techniques.
"Descending Moon Steps" and "Spirit Jade Body Protection Technique."
Both were cultivation techniques for the Qi Refining stage, belonging to a blend of martial arts and spells.
They mainly utilized the framework of martial arts, with the physical body as the foundation, enhanced by the infusion of spiritual power to achieve effects that were rare in martial arts.
"Body techniques and protective spells are essential techniques. However, the Great Qian Method is obscure, and techniques like the Escaping Art and the energy-consuming body protection spells are not quite suitable for you... cough, cough, cough..."
Yu Hua coughed twice, and Gu Wen, instead of focusing on the techniques, softly said, "Immortal, your body seems unwell. Perhaps it's better to rest for a while today."
He could sense that something was wrong with her, and since Yu Hua was unwilling to speak about it, Gu Wen refrained from asking further.
However, basic advice and concern were necessary.
Otherwise, it would be too heartless, despite his shrewdness, he was not a beast.
Yu Hua felt a warmth in her heart, being cared for by Gu Wen, who was already on the edge of a cliff.
She said, "You need to practice your body techniques more, but the Spirit Jade Body Protection Technique is relatively easy to learn. I will teach you the key points first before discussing cultivation."
"If I learn it, will the Immortal rest?"
"Of course."
Gu Wen sat on the ground, and Yu Hua lightly touched various acupoints with her fingertips, guiding his cultivation.
Although he had already entered a meditative state, occasional coughing could still be heard in his ears.
The Spirit Jade Body Protection Technique, a method of internal refinement, focused on condensing a true qi mass in the chest to protect the internal organs.
The second stage involved infusing qi into the bones and muscles, making them as hard as iron.
Only two stages, similar to the Hard Qi Technique.
"Good stuff!"
Gu Wen couldn't help but exclaim.
Despite having the Spirit Treasure Body Protection, his body was still mortal.
If his internal organs were pierced, under the current medical conditions, he would undoubtedly die.
One could never have too many life-saving methods.
Yu Hua repeated the incantation and said, "Let's begin."
With a surge of celestial essence, the Spirit Jade was refined, and in an instant, he reached the second stage.
"I have completed it. Can the Immortal rest for a while?"
Yu Hua blinked in confusion.
Although the Spirit Jade Body Protection Technique was not a profound technique and did not require a specific realm to support it, it only needed to replicate its effects along the incantation to be considered successful.
The effectiveness depended entirely on the practitioner's proficiency.
This kind of simple yet profound technique had always been popular among cultivators, becoming one of the essential techniques for young disciples in various sects.
Does talent really negate the need for reasoning?
Yu Hua wanted to say something more, but Gu Wen had already pressed her down on the chair, saying, "Immortal, let's not discuss cultivation tonight. Gu is not one to pry, but please take care of your health."
After a moment of silence, she asked, "Do you have any food here?"
"Just a moment."
Gu Wen left the room and returned about half an hour later with a food box, taking out a bowl of shrimp and rice from it.
"The lifestyle in the mansion is not as good as in a restaurant, so it took some time."
Yu Hua touched the porcelain bowl and felt it was hot, recoiling slightly.
Gu Wen took the initiative to demonstrate the correct way to hold it, showing her how to support the protruding base with her hand.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "This item is quite ingenious."
Considering the other party's special status, Gu Wen only smiled faintly.
Yu Hua smoothly finished the bowl of shrimp and rice, while Gu Wen took care of the cleanup.
Suddenly, she asked, "Have you ever had conflicts with others in your business dealings?"
"Yes."
"How serious were the conflicts?"
"I killed him."
Gu Wen casually remarked, "The most top-notch business method is always physical destruction, where the person dies, and the debt disappears. Young disciples of major sects should have fewer conflicts. If you do clash with someone, a fist is always the best way to reason."
Yu Hua fell silent again, and when Gu Wen picked up the food box to leave, she asked, "What if it's an elder?"
"Just give them a beating. Some people are just asking for it. When they get a bit older, they start to wheeze."
Gu Wen's unexpected response left Yu Hua stunned, as it seemed to deviate from the teachings of filial piety in this society that advocated respect for elders.
"I don't know how it is in the Immortal's sect, but here among mortals, all elders inevitably mistreat and look down on the younger generation. Do you know, young people avoid being educated with a stick by their fathers, or let their fathers know they might get a beating?"
"You are also part of the family and should have the right to choose your direction. The Immortal sect should not be a hereditary and unchanging institution, right?"
"Of course not."
Yu Hua couldn't help but chuckle, not one to enjoy laughter, but always amused by his strange and twisted reasoning.
At the same time, her mind gradually relaxed.
Is the growth of young people achieved by beating their elders?
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