Chapter 191: The Strongest Physique

“That impressive? What is his name?”

Seeing Xiao Wuqing speak so hyperbolically, Li Qingqiu couldn’t help but smile and ask.

Although the number of Disciples in the sect was increasing, Li Qingqiu would take the time every day to check the panels of the new Disciples to avoid missing anyone.

Named Disciples were also registered in the records, so they appeared within the dao lineage panel. However, Li Qingqiu had not discovered anyone with extremely outstanding Aptitude, nor any special destiny that caught his eye.

Of course, not having a special destiny didn’t mean one lacked talent. Just like Ming Guang and Wu Xingyue—neither had a special destiny, yet their contribution to the sect already surpassed the vast majority of Genius Disciples who did.

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Seeing that Li Qingqiu was willing to try and believe him, Xiao Wuqing immediately broke into a smile and said, “His name is He Jinshu, sixteen years old. He hasn’t Cultivated the Hunyuan Scripture yet. I found that he likes to study the physical bodies of wild animals; he has his own understanding of the path of the Body Cultivator.”

“Oh? What understanding? Tell me about it,” Li Qingqiu asked.

Xiao Wuqing chose to start the story from the beginning. He first met He Jinshu when he happened to pass by the courtyard where the boy lived. He witnessed He Jinshu mutilating a rabbit. Feeling it was a bit strange, he stopped outside the courtyard wall to watch, only to discover that He Jinshu was actually grafting a rabbit’s front leg onto a small dog.

He felt the matter was too absurd, so he jumped out to stop He Jinshu.

He Jinshu explained that the small dog he raised had been bitten on its front paw by a venomous insect. He had sought a physician within the sect for treatment, and to save its life, the dog’s bitten limb had to be removed.

This matter caused He Jinshu great heartache. Every time he saw the little dog only able to walk on three legs, he felt very guilty, and thus the idea of grafting a rabbit’s leg was born.

The rabbit he used was a captive meat rabbit that was already destined to die; he had bought it with his own money.

Xiao Wuqing initially thought he was a madman, but he was greatly shocked to find that the little dog could actually use the rabbit leg to move around.

Later, he frequently went to visit He Jinshu, and their conversations grew deeper. He brought many medical books to He Jinshu and found that the boy’s learning speed was very fast.

Not only that, He Jinshu was also studying the Dao of Alchemy. He used all of his contributions and monthly salary to exchange for Alchemy Manuals. In his own words, before coming up the mountain, he already knew he wasn’t a martial arts Genius, so he didn’t want to waste time and resources.

“Sect Leader, He Jinshu’s medical talent is a rarity in the sect. Moreover, he is dedicated to changing Aptitude through human effort. He wants to research and develop the strongest physique. Although it sounds like a fantasy, after spending time with him, I actually feel that he might be able to do it.”

Xiao Wuqing spoke with increasing excitement, making Li Qingqiu’s expression turn somewhat odd.

This He Jinshu seems very good at inciting people’s hearts, actually managing to fool Xiao Wuqing to this extent.

He remembered seeing He Jinshu’s personal panel. His Aptitude was indeed poor, and while he had no special destiny, he did have destiny entries.

He immediately began to flip through and soon found He Jinshu.

【Name: He Jinshu】

【Gender: Male】

【Age: 16 years old】

【Loyalty (Sect Leader/Sect): 90/76 (Max 100)】

【Cultivation Aptitude: Extremely Low】

【Comprehension Ability: Relatively Good】

【destiny: Curiosity, Persistence】

【Curiosity: Filled with Curiosity about all things; likes to study and observe new things.】

【Persistence: Once a decision is made, it will definitely be carried out until the end, never giving up.】

…No wonder he had an impression of him. He Jinshu’s Aptitude was too poor, but his Comprehension Ability could indeed be considered that of a Genius. However, a panel like this wasn’t enough for him to give He Jinshu special training.

Nevertheless, a loyalty of 90 was worth trusting.

Li Qingqiu pondered and said, “Although this He Jinshu’s ideas are a bit absurd, since he has a unique comprehension of the medical and alchemical paths, he is indeed worth cultivating. However, before he achieves anything, I cannot promote him exceptionally. Use your own resources to nurture him.”

Xiao Wuqing smiled and hurriedly bowed in thanks to Li Qingqiu.

Although Li Qingqiu hadn’t promised anything, as long as he could remember He Jinshu, Xiao Wuqing felt it was enough.

“Disabilities are no longer isolated cases. Many Disciples are injured during experiences and find it difficult to restore their bodies. If He Jinshu succeeds in the future, he could save many Disciples. If he can even research an Acquired method to enhance Aptitude, that would be a blessing for the sect,” Xiao Wuqing added.

Li Qingqiu nodded; on this point, he agreed.

However, whether it could succeed was hard to say. One could only say the vision was very beautiful.

Xiao Wuqing truly thought highly of He Jinshu and talked incessantly, praising him to the skies. Finally, Li Qingqiu couldn’t take it anymore and drove him away.

After Xiao Wuqing left, Li Qingqiu showed a look of lamentation again.

Regarding Xiao Wuhui’s death, Li Qingqiu had not hidden it from The Three Xiao Brothers, even giving his head to them for burial. He had originally thought this matter would affect their loyalty, but it didn’t.

Unfortunately, Xiao Wuhui had been dead for more than seven days. Li Qingqiu couldn’t even restrain his soul; otherwise, he could have let The Three Xiao Brothers see him one last time.

Although it was Xiao Wuhui who had proactively provoked the Qingxiao Sect, and Li Qingqiu had warned The Three Xiao Brothers in advance, he still felt this outcome was somewhat cruel to them, so he wanted to make some amends.

Starting from this year, in addition to Xiao Wuqing, Li Qingqiu would also let Invincible Xiao and Xiao Wuming take on different responsibilities to allow them to grow quickly.

After sitting and thinking for a while, Li Qingqiu slowly got up to return to his Immortal Cave… The winter snow covering the Taikun Mountain Range had completely melted, and all things welcomed new life.

At the foot of Qingxiao Mountain, in front of the mountain gate, Shen Yue sat alone in meditation to one side, holding a wooden sword in his hand with a tightly furrowed brow.

On the other side of the mountain gate, five Disciples stood in a row. They looked at Shen Yue, their eyes full of Curiosity.

Shen Yue being punished to stand guard at the mountain gate had caused quite a stir. In the first month, Disciples often came to admire the Sword God’s demeanor, preventing the mountain gate from being peaceful. Even now, there were still Disciples who made special trips down the mountain every day to see him.

The five Disciples noticed that Shen Yue had been looking at that wooden sword for three days. He didn’t eat, drink, or sleep, as if he were possessed. This made them somewhat worried, and they hesitated over whether to notify the sect.

Shen Yue was the Sword God, after all; his actions were surely different from ordinary people. If they disturbed the sect over nothing, they might become a laughingstock.

Seeing that Shen Yue’s complexion still looked fine, the Disciples could only continue to wait.

A figure walked down the mountain path; it was Xu Ning.

Xu Ning had changed into a set of waist-cinched green clothes, wore a bamboo hat, and carried a bundle on her back, dressed like a person of the Jianghu.

The five Disciples on guard had joined less than a year ago and didn’t recognize Xu Ning, but her cold and elegant appearance and outstanding temperament drew their gazes.

The five Disciples only took one look before withdrawing their gazes. On Qingxiao Mountain, there were too many female Disciples with outstanding looks and temperaments; they would at most offer a glance of appreciation. If they kept staring, it would be offensive.

Xu Ning walked past the mountain gate. She stopped her footsteps, turned to look at Shen Yue, and said, “By only focusing on comprehending the sword, it’s impossible for you to catch up to me.”

Hearing this, the look in Shen Yue’s eyes changed, and he looked up at her.

The five Disciples were stunned. Such big talk—where did this woman come from?

Wait!

Within the sect, there was only one female Disciple qualified to say such words to Shen Yue.

They hurriedly bowed and saluted Xu Ning.

Xu Ning ignored them, her eyes fixed on Shen Yue.

Shen Yue looked at her and said, “What? You have absolute certainty you can defeat me?”

Xu Ning replied, “After the eighth layer, one has Spiritual Sense. The higher the Realm, the more it helps improve Comprehension Ability. Cultivation is the foundation. Only when your foundation is up can your Cultivation become easier. Don’t forget the scene of Master Undergoing Tribulation; when will you be able to withstand such a Lightning Tribulation?”

With that, Xu Ning turned and left.

Shen Yue frowned; he actually felt that Xu Ning’s words made sense.

Li Qingqiu’s vast Origin Qi was enough to prove that he himself valued cultivation more.

Shen Yue had previously practiced hard, and after reaching the Nourishing Origin Realm, Fifth Layer, he felt it was enough. He then stopped absorbing Qi and turned to comprehending the sword. He had pioneered the path of the Sword Cultivator, but the sword soul could not let him catch up to Li Qingqiu.

Looking at Xu Ning’s back, he asked, “Where are you going?”

“Down the mountain for two years of experience.”

Xu Ning said without looking back. Hearing this, Shen Yue’s eyes lit up.

Going down the mountain for experience would definitely delay cultivation. These two years were his chance!

Shen Yue immediately stood up, tucked the wooden sword into his waist, and secured it in his belt. He decided to focus his time on absorbing Qi and Cultivating from now on.

Although he was already old, he was very confident in his cultivation speed and felt that the so-called Geniuses in the sect might not necessarily be able to compare to him.

On the other side.

Zhang Yuchun entered Li Qingqiu’s Immortal Cave to visit him.

“Why did Xu Ning go down the mountain?” Zhang Yuchun couldn’t help but ask.

Xu Ning’s cultivation was the second highest in the sect. Staying in the sect would have a greater effect—at least, that’s what he thought, since Li Qingqiu had to go down the mountain from time to time.

Li Qingqiu sat in meditation on the stone bed and said, “I sent her to the Tianshan Spirit Pool. She is preparing to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Nourishing Origin Realm.”

The Ninth Layer!

Zhang Yuchun clicked his tongue in wonder. Every time he heard about Xu Ning’s cultivation, he couldn’t help but be surprised.

It wasn’t scary that Xu Ning’s Aptitude was high; it was scary that Xu Ning was hardworking. How was his poor Third Junior Brother going to catch up to her?

Zhang Yuchun walked to the table and sat down, saying, “The spies planted in the sect by the Lingtian Sect have been found; there are six of them. They were the ones who revealed that The Three Xiao Brothers are working for you. However, I feel there are still deeper spies hidden in the sect.”

Ever since Xue Jin returned with Xiao Wuhui’s head, Zhang Yuchun had been investigating this matter, and the results were fairly good.

Li Qingqiu replied, “Just investigate slowly; they will eventually show their tails.”

Zhang Yuchun followed up, “Senior Brother, my people also found out something. I feel something isn’t right.”

“What is it?”

“It concerns Tianxuan Mountain. Tianxuan Mountain and Fengxia Mountain are together known as the Two Sages of the World. Fengxia Mountain has mastered secret techniques for sealing souls, and I suspect Tianxuan Mountain has similar secret techniques. So I sent people to investigate, only to learn that Tianxuan Mountain has closed its gates and is not seeing any guests. My people couldn’t sneak in.”

Zhang Yuchun said with a frown. His scouts were not sect Disciples but people of the Jianghu. After all, they were doing dirty work; if something happened, he could easily deflect it and not involve the Qingxiao Sect.

Li Qingqiu didn’t open his eyes and said casually, “No matter. Have your people withdraw; I’ll have someone else investigate.”

Although there was no enmity between Tianxuan Mountain and the Qingxiao Sect, they couldn’t ignore it completely; they had to grasp some intelligence.