52: Chapter 52 Breakthrough in Cultivation: Mid-stage Grandmaster

Returning to the cave and resting for a moment, Su Xuan couldn't wait to check his harvest.

Thirty-four functional snake gallbladders; the first twenty were effective and could brew at least six or seven jars of medium-grade wine.

The rest could be given to Mochou or brought back for Long'er and the others.

One Advanced functional snake gallbladder, paired with some basic Materials, could also brew a jar of high-grade wine.

With these, a Breakthrough was inevitable.

Looking at the "dazzling array" of snake gallbladders in the system space, Su Xuan was very excited and skillfully said with his mind, "Brew!"

As his voice fell, the snake gallbladders in the system space began to decrease one by one.

Immediately after, a stream of wine suddenly gushed out in the air.

Su Xuan quickly picked up the purple gold jade gourd he had opened beforehand.

The wine slowly entered the gourd like a dragon drinking water.

Along with a three-Hundred-Year Lingzhi Mushroom, he brewed a total of seven jars of medium-grade wine and one jar of high-grade wine!

Smelling the faint aroma of wine remaining in the air, Su Xuan couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

No longer hesitating, he held the wine gourd and drank in large gulps.

"Gulp~" "Gulp~" "Gulp~" ...

As the wine entered his stomach, a surge of Internal Energy suddenly welled up within Su Xuan's body.

From his neck, it flowed through his Meridians and finally slowly into his Dantian.

At the same time, a heavenly sound reached Su Xuan's ears.

[Ding, Internal Energy increased by 8.3 years!]

[Ding, Internal Energy increased by 1.6 years!]

[Ding, Internal Energy increased by 1.4 years!]

[Ding, Internal Energy increased by 1.7 years!]

[Ding...]

[Ding, congratulations to the host for breaking through to the Mid-stage Grandmaster!]

[Ding, Internal Energy increased by 1.8 years!]

As the last sound faded, the surroundings fell into silence once more.

Feeling the soaring Internal Energy in his body, the corners of Su Xuan's mouth curled up slightly.

He checked the System panel.

[Name: Su Xuan]

[Age: Eighteen years old]

[Cultivation: Mid-stage Grandmaster]

[Cultivation Technique: "Profound Art" Major Achievement]

[Martial Skill: "Profound Sword Art" Peak Mastery, "Beauty Fist Technique" Peak Mastery, "Heavenly Net and Earthly Web Style" Peak Mastery, "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra Swordplay" Major Achievement, "Sparrow-Catching Skill" Peak Mastery...]

[system space: 14 snake gallbladders, wheat, sweet potatoes, gold bars, yellow bellyband, white bellyband...]

Looking at the packed System panel, Su Xuan couldn't help but nod.

However, Su Xuan's gaze soon fell upon the "Profound Art."

As the Cultivation Technique Su Xuan had started practicing since he was in the womb, the "Profound Art" could be said to have been with him the longest.

From an ordinary technique at the beginning to now merging three Sect-Guarding Techniques.

Although it had made great progress, it had never crossed the threshold of a Sect-Guarding Technique.

Su Xuan frowned slightly, rubbing his chin as he pondered.

The "Profound Sword Art" had only Advanced after merging four Sect-Guarding Martial Arts.

The "Profound Art" had only merged three so far. Could it be that the "Profound Art" also needed to merge four Sect-Guarding Techniques to advance?

Thinking of this, Su Xuan's eyes lit up.

That's right! If the "Profound Sword Art" could advance, why couldn't the "Profound Art"?!

The current "Profound Art" had already given him Meridians about ten times those of an ordinary person.

If the "Profound Art" also crossed the scope of Sect-Guarding Techniques and broke through to a World-Suppressing Cultivation Method, how much of an improvement would it bring him?

Just thinking about it made Su Xuan somewhat impatient.

Unfortunately, he didn't have a fourth Sect-Guarding Technique on him right now.

If he had known earlier, he would have asked Ronger for Evil Old Huang's Cultivation Technique.

As one of the Five Greats of the Great Song, Evil Old Huang's technique must certainly be in the Sect-Guarding category.

If he merged Evil Old Huang's technique as well, maybe he really could...

The more he thought about it, the more regrettable it felt. Su Xuan quickly shook his head to clear his mind.

Never mind, there's plenty of time; it will be his sooner or later.

Su Xuan then stepped out of the cave.

Just as he walked out, he saw Li Mochou practicing her swordplay with great focus.

Su Xuan raised an eyebrow and stood to the side to watch.

Is Mochou practicing the Nine Swords of Dugu?

"Swish, swish, swish."

Sword shadows surrounded Li Mochou incessantly. Judging by her technique, she must have become somewhat familiar with the Nine Swords of Dugu.

Su Xuan nodded from time to time as he watched.

Although her progress wasn't fast, it was already quite good.

As Li Mochou practiced, Su Xuan soon discovered a slight problem.

Although Li Mochou's swordplay was well-practiced, it lacked a bit of charm.

It was as if a person had their Soul removed, leaving only a body without any spirituality.

Su Xuan tossed aside the stone he was playing with and said to Li Mochou, "Don't focus too much on the sword moves. Move with your heart and strike at will!"

The long sword in Li Mochou's hand paused slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.

"Swish."

Then Li Mochou raised her long sword slightly, the blade suddenly turned, and she thrust it out.

"Bang."

A blast of Sword Qi shot out along the long sword, instantly shattering a nearby rock.

Li Mochou looked delighted and flew out once more.

This time, the swordplay Li Mochou used was no longer the Nine Swords of Dugu.

Nor was it the swordplay of the Ancient Tomb Sect; it seemed more like it was tailor-made specifically for her.

Every sword move seemed very illogical, yet they were full of hidden killing intent, making them impossible to withstand.

Su Xuan couldn't help but nod.

As expected of his wife, she was so intelligent that she understood with just a hint.

Just then, Li Mochou suddenly turned back, her delicate body spinning slightly while her feet remained still, and she forcefully threw the long sword in her hand.

Surrounded by Internal Energy, it shot toward the hard mountain wall.

Shattering the stone with the sword, it embedded itself three inches into the wall.

Li Mochou's beautiful eyes lit up with joy; her swordplay had broken through!

With a joyful smile on her face, Li Mochou flew into Su Xuan's arms. "Xiao Xuan, you're really amazing!"

Su Xuan opened his arms to hold her and laughed, "What's wrong? Why so happy?"

Li Mochou nuzzled into Su Xuan's chest like a kitten. "My swordplay broke through~"

"Haha, that's great. As expected of my wife!" Su Xuan laughed as he stroked Li Mochou's hair, then suddenly thought of something. "Mochou, I have some snake gallbladders left. Do you want to take some?"

Li Mochou shook her head and said softly, "I've already taken quite a few before. These snake gallbladders aren't very useful to me anymore. Better save them for Junior Sister."

"Alright." Su Xuan tightened his arms around Li Mochou, a hint of longing flashing in his eyes. "Mochou, we've been out for so long. Let's go home~"

It had been almost five months since they left. To be honest, Su Xuan really missed home...

If it hadn't been to get some snake gallbladders, Su Xuan probably would have started his journey back long ago...

"Okay~ Wherever Xiao Xuan goes, Mochou will follow~"

Being with Su Xuan, Li Mochou no longer had any mental burdens.

Returning to the Ancient Tomb, the most she would get was a punishment.

Besides, she couldn't hide forever. She still had to explain things to her Junior Sister...

Her Master had also become her mother-in-law...

As she thought about it, the corners of Li Mochou's mouth unconsciously curled up, showing a look of happiness and anticipation.

Just then, Li Mochou's brow suddenly furrowed, and a surge of blood and Qi roiled within her body, almost making her spit out a mouthful of blood.

Fortunately, Li Mochou used her Internal Energy to forcibly stabilize herself.

Su Xuan noticed something was wrong, lowered his head slightly, and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"No... it's nothing. I'm just a bit nervous, afraid that Master will punish me, hehe..." Li Mochou gently covered her chest, enduring the palpitations, and forced a smile.

Why hasn't the poison been cured yet...

"Don't worry, it'll be fine. Mother wouldn't have the heart to punish her precious daughter-in-law..." Su Xuan smiled and didn't suspect much.

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