Chapter 309: 309. So fast it's incomprehensible
With Yu Yanmei's personal guidance and Lu Yao's daily massages, the cultivation progress of Li Pei, Liao Ya, and Liao Qe skyrocketed.
The three women were progressing rapidly, exclaiming that cultivating felt like riding on a rocket!
By the time March rolled around, Li Pei had mastered "Internal Breath Burning" to perfection—she could boil water in a teapot with one hand in 60 breaths.
The Liao Family Sisters' physiques had reached the limit of the Marrow-Cleansing Realm. While an ordinary martial artist in this realm has the strength of 6,000 jin, they both possessed 8,000 jin, almost catching up with a Blood-Exchange Warrior.
Next, the sisters planned to slow down the tempering of their bodies and focus on "Mind Cleansing."
Crossing this threshold would mean Blood-Exchange!
What's more important—the girls had not only greatly increased their cultivation but had also become clear about the path ahead!
To a martial artist, this was the greatest benefit.
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Though their progress was rapid, the girls weren't arrogant at all because there was someone who was even faster—
On the first day of March, one of Lu Yao's upper-left teeth fell out.
He began changing his teeth once more, preparing to advance to the "Forty Teeth Phase."
The three girls took turns playing with the tooth he had shed.
Li Pei was both admiring and envious, "My lord's cultivation speed now surpasses even the core true inheritances of famous schools."
She remembered how when they had first met, her cultivation level had completely overshadowed his, but now, her lord had surpassed her.
"I practice two Divine Skills at the same time; of course I won't be slow."
Practicing both the "Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill" and the "Dragon Chant Golden Bell Cover," as his progress improved, the benefits began to reveal themselves.
Apart from increasing strength and enhancing the body's defensive capabilities, both cultivation techniques greatly boosted his physique, allowing him to quickly bypass the accumulation phase.
Moreover, with the Ten-Complete Immortal Pill, his Internal Breath was nearly unlimited during cultivation, and coupled with the assistance of the Spirit Refinement Realm, Lu Yao's cultivation speed was so fast it was incomprehensible.
Next, he just needed to steadily advance to the "Forty Teeth Phase," and then he could consider breaking into the Innate Realm!
Upon reaching this realm, light weapons would be completely ineffective against him, and even machine guns would struggle to kill him; he would have the qualifications to turn the tables on Blue Star.
And... being two major realms higher than his senior sister, he could rightfully take her as his!
Liao Ya, with an undisturbed expression and arms crossed over her chest, spoke indifferently, "By the way~ I should let my junior brother know, I'm about to undergo Blood-Exchange."
"Ah?" Lu Yao was suddenly startled—wouldn't that mean they were no longer two major realms apart?
He hurriedly said, "Senior sister, Mind Cleansing is no laughing matter; you must be cautious. Don't rush~ take it slow~"
Liao Ya remained calm, with a clear and graceful voice:
"Junior brother, you can rest assured~ I've already got it under control. Speaking of which, I should thank you. You shared your experience in advancing realms without reservation, saving me a lot of effort."
Lu Yao's face turned the color of excrement: Damn it! I need to speed up! You're forcing my hand!
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Li Pei, fully aware of the situation, smiled without saying a word.
Liao Qe was a bit puzzled; Lu Yao seemed to not want his senior sister to advance in her realm?
She spoke up, "I'm about to undergo Blood-Exchange, too."
Upon hearing this, Liao Ya solemnly reminded her, "Little sister, Mind Cleansing is no laughing matter; you must be extremely careful!"
Liao Qe nodded confidently, "I've already got it under control!"
"That..." Liao Ya asked, "How did you cultivate so fast?"
Just before, her little sister's cultivation level was significantly lower than hers; how did she suddenly catch up?
Liao Qe glanced at Lu Yao, scratched her head shyly, and said, "Lu Yao often gives me special treatment..."
Liao Ya didn't understand very well. Everyone received massages, so even a few extra rubs shouldn't make such a big difference.
Li Pei chuckled and leaned in to explain the matter to Liao Ya.
Liao Ya blushed and fell silent. Such special treatment wasn't her turn to enjoy.
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Just as Lu Yao thought about seeking advice on advancing to the Innate Realm, Yu Yanmei took the initiative to find him, but it was to bid farewell.
With the spring breeze of March melting the snow, it was time to employ troops, and naturally, Yu Yanmei had to leave as well.
Li Pei found it hard to let go, took her hand, and softly said, "Master, we're not short on resources, please don't go to the Western Frontier battlefield. Can't you stay?"
Even the Jin Wulou Realm wasn't invincible.
With "Agubai" receiving support from the powers, there was no shortage of new cannons and automatic guns; Yu Yanmei was inevitably to be used as an assassin, making this trip very dangerous.
Yu Yanmei was keenly aware of this but still resolutely refused, "The upcoming war is very important, related to the success or failure of solidifying our hold on the Western Frontier. I must be present. It's essential to take lasting measures while the great powers are too busy to care."
Li Pei hung her head in silence.
Yu Yanmei touched her disciple's head and sincerely said:
"This trip to the Western Frontier has broadened my horizons a lot and has been a great help to my cultivation. Speaking of which, I have to thank Lu Yao. Without the burden of gold, I don't have to go to the South Ocean and fight desperately."
Lu Yao modestly clasped his hands, "Within the family, there's no need for politeness. Grandmaster Yu need not be courteous."
This unassuming and humble attitude made Yu Yanmei even more satisfied with her "son-in-law."
She remembered when the news of her advancement to the Jin Wulou Realm spread, many forces approached her for negotiations, making many harsh demands.
There were even some despicable people who wanted her to become a concubine!
But these people didn't know—Yu Yanmei simply didn't lack gold!
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At this moment, Li Pei handed over the teeth that Lu Yao had shed to her master: "My husband will soon require the forty teeth set, we need to prepare for advancing to the Innate Realm."
"So soon!?" Yu Yanmei took the teeth and was suddenly shocked, "Let me check your foundation."
After saying so, she extended her hand and sent Innate True Qi circulating for a moment. "The foundation is very solid..."
Yu Yanmei withdrew her hand and praised, "I thought you were talented enough when you learned the 'Tathagata Divine Palm' in an hour, but now I see I underestimated you."
Lu Yao smiled and explained how he cultivated two Divine Skills together.
Yu Yanmei nodded in approval, "Each person's situation is different, and one needs to be creative. You're doing the right thing! With both the Spirit Refinement Realm and Immortal Pills, you must make full use of them."
Li Pei urged, "Master, enough with the praise, quickly share with my husband everything about breaking through the realm, like the insights from our ancestral grandmasters and the like."
Yu Yanmei paused, almost toppling over from frustration, "You rebellious disciple! Truly, 'A woman is hard to keep."
Li Pei continued laughing carefree.
Ignoring her, Yu Yanmei turned to Lu Yao and said, "There's nothing that can't be shared with you. But even if I tell you, you can't handle such a significant event as advancing to the Innate Realm by yourself. As your elder, I must be present to watch over you."
Afterward, Yu Yanmei called over the Liao Family Sisters, Liao Ya and Liao Qe, informing everyone of the relevant matters.
Finally, she solemnly said, "When Lu Yao is advancing, I will surely be there to watch over."
Everyone bowed in thanks together.
With everything settled, the time came for Yu Yanmei to depart.
She slung the Longquan Sword over her back, waved casually to everyone, and within a few leaps, she was gone.
This Grandmaster appeared high-spirited and full of fighting resolve!
While most people would avoid the Western Frontier battlefield at all costs, she was eager to try her hand.