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After Mr. Sun left, Lu Yuan found his daily life becoming increasingly monotonous without such a good friend to spend time with. Each day, other than practicing martial arts, there was nothing else on his agenda. With such diligent practice every day for several months, his inner strength grew rapidly. As his inner strength increased, Lu Yuan did not neglect using the jade pieces to temper his inner strength. Even because of the daily tempering, after his inner strength gradually became more refined and began to nourish his physique, he encountered an unexpected joy. It turned out that the refined inner strength also provided additional help in breaking through acupoints. Acupoints that used to be difficult to breakthrough seemed to loosen up more easily under the impact of the refined inner strength. Now, with the cultivation of Hand's Taiyin Lung Meridian, the speed of breakthroughs suddenly accelerated, and Lu Yuan had already cultivated up to the fifth acupoint, Lie Que Acupoint. Based on the current improved speed of breakthroughs, he could manage one acupoint in about one and a half months. And this breakthrough time could be further shortened as his inner strength became even more refined in the future. "At this rate, for the remaining six acupoints, by next year, around March or April, at the onset of early summer, I should be able to cultivate through the first meridian and begin cultivation of Hand's Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. Once I cultivate through this meridian, I will become a third-rate expert in the Jianghu." Lu Yuan calculated that at his current pace, it would take about two more years for him to enter the ranks of the third-rate in Jianghu. This was two-thirds faster than the original seven years, an incredibly fast speed. He was quite satisfied with this. A cultivation speed three times that of ordinary people was something even those martial arts prodigies in Jianghu could not achieve. With such treatment, what more could he possibly hope for? ... By the beginning of September, Lu Yuan finally left home and went to the county town. A threefold increase in martial arts training resulted in a threefold consumption of food and herbs. The herbs Lu Yuan had prepared for a year were already exhausted after four months of use. Without herbs, it was still possible to continue practicing. However, without the medicinal nourishment, it would cause some damage to the body, especially when internal strength impacted acupoints during practice. Over time, minor injuries could accumulate into major ones, gradually becoming chronic issues in the body that would eventually limit its development and further advancement in realm. Moreover, taking medicinal soups during practice could also refine the medicinal power to nourish the inner qi and accelerate the growth of inner strength. In short, practicing with herbs and without herbs represented two entirely different scenarios. Upon arrival at the Zhou Medical Clinic, when Lu Yuan saw Dr. Zhou Ze, he noticed that the doctor's temper had improved significantly. Previously, he was already a good man but maintained some pride. Meeting him again now, that pride seemed to have disappeared, leaving him with a smiling face, happy and cheerful to everyone, and his words radiated joy. Seeing this, Lu Yuan was quite astonished and asked, "Dr. Zhou, with such a spring in your smile, have you encountered some good fortune?" "Indeed, there's good news," Zhou Ze replied, his face lighting up with an even broader smile. Glancing at Zhou Qing, who was busy with herbs in the hall, he cheerfully said, "Just a few days ago, I sought a marriage proposal with the daughter of Master Zhao in the city for my Qing'er, and we just received a reply yesterday. They agreed to marry their daughter into our family. The marriage contract is now set, and we just wait for Qing'er to reach the age of fifteen and mature a bit more before she can marry." Seeing one's children settle down and establish their own families is definitely a source of immense comfort for any parent. It was only natural for Dr. Zhou to be so delighted. "Qing'er is betrothed?" Startled by the news, Lu Yuan then looked at Zhao Qing, who was handling herbs nearby, and a smile appeared on his face, "It seems my prediction from the beginning of the year was spot on. Qing'er has grown up, and now she is to be married. She is twelve years old now, isn't she? Just three more years until she's fifteen." Lu Yuan calculated the time and then turned back to Zhou Ze, congratulating him in advance, "Dr. Zhou, it looks like in four more years, you will be playing with grandchildren." Hearing this, Zhou Ze burst into hearty laughter, "I'll take Young Master Lu's auspicious words to heart. When the time comes for me to hold my grandchild, I'll definitely invite you over for the celebration." Lu Yuan teased, "Just for holding your grandchild? Aren't you going to invite me when little Qing'er gets married?" Zhou Ze laughed again, affirming, "Of course I'll invite you. I'll personally come over and deliver the invitation to you." Meanwhile, Zhou Qing listened as his father and Lu Yuan spoke unrestrainedly about his own marriage, feeling both embarrassed and angry, yet also filled with anticipation. A myriad of emotions twisted and turned in his heart, ultimately causing him to lower his head even more, like an ostrich burying itself in the sand, enduring the embarrassment and trying to focus on his work. A twelve-year-old boy is indeed at an age where he easily gets shy and feels embarrassed. With an air of cheerfulness, Lu Yuan went on to purchase enough herbs to last him for four months of his current consumption rate. After teasing Zhou Qing a few more times, making the lad run back to the family's private quarters blushing, he left with a hearty laugh. ... After returning home, Lu Yuan immersed himself in practicing martial arts until the tenth day, when he finally stopped. Then he looked at his attribute panel, staring somewhat dazedly. [Name: Lu Yuan] [Talent: Immortality] [Age: 18] [Realm: Innate (Not in the Stream)] [Martial Arts: Cloud Palm (First Layer)] [Skills: Hunting Traps (Perfect) Crude Knife Technique (Perfect) Crude Archery (Perfect) Medical Skill (Beginner) Cooking (Beginner)…] Compared to before, his attribute panel had undergone some changes. He had reached the first layer of Cloud Palm, and there were also new skills added to the skills section. But aside from these improvements, the most eye-catching change was in the age category. "I'm eighteen years old, already an adult." He reflected on his own age, feeling a sense of solitude welling up inside him. The age of eighteen was not his actual age but that of the body he inhabited. He remembered when he first transmigrated, he was only sixteen. In a blink of an eye, he had reached adulthood at eighteen. And he had been in this world for two years. "Time really flies. Looking back to when I first transmigrated, it feels like it was just yesterday, yet I haven't felt any change at all... Oh, right, I'm immortal, so I don't experience the passing of time. No worries then." After making a mental quip, Lu Yuan shook off the loneliness and decided to take a little break for himself today. After all, it's his eighteenth birthday, and he should celebrate it in some way. After some thought, he took some silver taels and set out. "I've always heard in the tavern that the ladies at the Red Sleeves Pavilion in Fu City are exceptionally talented. They're well-versed in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I've been itching to go, and this time I must see it for myself." Indeed, the gift Lu Yuan chose for his coming of age was the place men long for, the brothel. But don't get the wrong idea. Although he was going to visit the brothel, it was just for the experience and nothing more. As an ambitious immortal-to-be, he wouldn't part with his virginity until he found a martial arts technique to lock away his Yang energy, which wouldn't interfere with his cultivation. Even to this day, Lu Yuan clearly remembered the plan he made for himself in the past. The first hundred years were for cultivation. Once he became invincible, that would be the time for enjoyment. But for now... "Well, I'll just look around, listen, maybe touch a little, but nothing beyond that—absolutely no further. I am a person with principles and determination." He spoke with an air of righteousness, fervently stating his case.