Zui’Er left with a puzzled look on his face.
Zhao Ya began to contemplate the events of the day.
Xia Feiying was willing to give up everything for his granddaughter, preferring to take her far away rather than get involved in the conflict.
The correctness of this choice is another matter.
But Zhao Ya asked himself if he could do the same.
Not to mention the ties with the Song Family, the objective circumstances also cannot be changed.
Firstly, Xia Feiying is already in his twilight years, to put it bluntly, he has no future in the Martial Dao.
But I’m different, my strength is rapidly increasing, in just a few days, not only has the Golden Body Technique advanced swiftly, but the unlocking progress of my liver has also significantly increased.
And all of this is thanks to the ample supply of flesh and blood.
Not to mention anything else, just the Jade Brocade Snake that Zhao Ya consumed during this time totaled at least twenty.
If you convert this into money, it would be at least two or three thousand silver taels, and it might not even be available to buy.
So if I were to leave the Song Family, my growth in strength would inevitably hit a bottleneck.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya couldn’t help but sigh.
When can I reduce my need for flesh and blood?
I’ve heard that above the Blood Exchange of the Fifth Realm, there is the Meridian Opening Realm. Upon reaching that realm, the meridians of the body gradually open, allowing one to absorb external spiritual energy through the art of breath regulation to replenish Qi Blood.
But all of this is just a legend.
Not to mention the Meridian Opening Realm, I haven’t even seen a Martial Artist of the Fifth Realm.
Shaking his head, Zhao Ya pushed these distractions aside, then took off his outer garment and entered the courtyard to begin his daily unchanging training.
The skin on Zhao Ya’s body trembled slightly, and if you observe carefully, you’ll notice fine strands of Qi Blood penetrating into the muscle texture.
Suddenly, Zhao Ya shuddered slightly, and then opened the attribute panel.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 18 years. Remaining lifespan: 54 (+256 days) years
Skills: Eight Vajra Skills (Refined Skill 1972/5000)
Five Tiger Fist (Refined Skill 3123/5000)
Gale Saber Technique (Refined Skill 2234/5000)
Lightweight Grasshopper Skill (Refined Skill 1579/5000)
Swallow’s Three Dips (Refined Skill 1288/5000)
Concealing Breath Technique (Mastery 534/2000)
Great Stone-Throwing Hand (Initial Glimpse 131/200)
Golden Body Technique (Entering the Hall 2/500)
[Liver Unlocking Progress: 38%]
Sure enough, the Golden Body Technique finally broke through.
Zhao Ya felt a tingling itch all over his skin, which then became much more flexible.
Zhao Ya pinched himself, and although there was no visible change externally, it was actually as tough as cowhide paper, greatly enhancing its resistance to blows.
And when all the skin of his body is refined to be as tough as iron, Zhao Ya will have succeeded in Skin Grinding, becoming a Fourth Realm Martial Artist.
Though still somewhat distant, the changes in his skin gave Zhao Ya immense confidence.
The next evening, after a busy day, Zhao Ya left the Song Family Manor with Zui’Er and went to the small courtyard where Xia Feiying lived.
Since Xia Feiying is known for his Lightweight Ascension Technique and intends to teach it to me, Zhao Ya naturally wouldn’t forget about Zui’Er.
After all, Zui’Er had previously practiced Lightweight Body Technique with me. With this foundation, along with Xia Feiying’s guidance, we should be able to reach a higher level.
Today, Xia Feiying was in a much better state than before, able to stand for a while, although still unable to walk. This recovery speed earned Zhao Ya’s admiration.
Although Xia Feiying is a Third Realm Martial Artist, he’s nearly seventy, with his body’s functions inevitably declining, yet he still shows such vigorous life force after a severe injury, deserving of respect.
Zhao Ya checked the wound and found it recovering well. The special knife wound medicine from the Yang Family was indeed effective, showing signs of healing after just one day.
Zhao Ya changed Xia Feiying’s bandage again and after finishing, Xia Feiying said.
"I see your steps are steady and nimble, so you must have learned Lightweight Body Technique. Could you demonstrate for me?"
"Alright!"
Without hesitation, Zhao Ya stepped into the courtyard and demonstrated the two major Lightweight Body Techniques he had learned in front of Xia Feiying.
After finishing, Xia Feiying nodded.
"Not bad. Although Lightweight Grasshopper Skill and Swallow’s Three Dips are just beginner techniques, reaching this level is no small feat."
"However, this alone is not enough, as many of your techniques overlap. How about this, let me teach you a new Body Technique that incorporates these two techniques."
"Once you master it, your speed should increase by at least forty to fifty percent."
Hearing this, Zhao Ya was overjoyed, "Thank you, Master. What is this Body Technique you will teach me?"
"Actually, calling it a Body Technique isn’t accurate, as it’s something I devised myself. It’s a special Lightweight Skill training method, which I named Light as a Feather."
Five days later.
The now mostly recovered Xia Feiying stood in the courtyard, watching Zhao Ya fly like a gust of wind on the bamboo poles, occasionally correcting his mistakes.
"Always remember your landing spot, never misplace your steps when performing Lightweight Skill."
As he spoke, Xia Feiying repositioned several bamboo poles on the ground.
These rods were about the thickness of a bowl, not buried in the ground, but laid directly on it.
This severely tested Zhao Ya’s agility and proficiency.
For now, Zui’Er couldn’t manage it, and could only practice the Ascension Method as instructed by Xia Feiying.
Indeed, after repositioning the poles, Zhao Ya’s running speed was significantly affected, eventually stepping off and landing on the ground.
"Again!" Xia Feiying was extremely strict, showing none of his usual amiability.