98: Qi Refining Level 4

"Not bad! You all did very well!"

"Next, let me try the effect of this medicinal bath combined with electric discharge!"

Gu Chang nodded in satisfaction, praising them without stingy (hesitation). Completing the renovation in just three days was enough to show their dedication!

"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Quick, quick! Hurry and prepare!"

"Be careful to maintain stable heat!"

"..."

Soon, everyone else exited the discharge room. Gu Chang took off his clothes and walked naked into the scalding hot bath.

"Phew~ Comfortable! It feels a bit like soaking in a hot spring!"

"But this temperature is far from enough for me!"

Feeling the temperature and medicinal properties in the bath, Gu Chang exhaled a satisfied breath, then directly pulled the mechanism to adjust the heat to maximum!

Immediately, the craftsmen in charge of the heat below the discharge room instantly increased the heat.

Soon, the temperature in the bath began to rise, gradually climbing towards boiling.

Feeling this heat, Gu Chang's skin, which was like jade, gradually began to turn red, and the medicinal properties and potency of the herbal bath began to seep into his body.

"Crackling!"

"Hiss! Crack! Boom!"

Immediately after, Gu Chang turned on the current switch, and instantly, arcs of electricity flashed and spread throughout the discharge room. However, this time, most of the current was absorbed by the herbal bath.

Gu Chang, who was in the bath, was naturally affected by the current. Undoubtedly, this time the current acted more evenly, rather than directly shocking a specific part of his body.

"That's right! It should be like this!"

"Phew~ Inhale~"

Gu Chang felt the effects of the current, high temperature, and medicinal properties, and immediately noticed that the True Qi in his body began to become more active. At the same time, his muscles and Meridians were also being repeatedly tempered.

Clearly, this method was more effective than simple electrical stimulation!

Just like that, two months passed quickly. After the Reincarnation ended, Gu Chang looked at his simple self and showed a satisfied expression.

"I didn't expect to succeed in two attempts this time. The combination of the medicinal bath and current has allowed my strength to slowly increase even after achieving True Martial!"

"However, my research on Talisman is still insufficient. Next, I must spend more time delving into Talisman."

Gu Chang was undoubtedly quite satisfied with the gains from this Reincarnation, which showed him the direction for his future progress.

However, he did not plan to complete the improvement in martial arts in reality.

"I have already broken through to Qi Refining Third Layer for some time now. Next, I need to put more effort into Mixed Origin Skill and strive to reach Qi Refining Middle Stage as soon as possible!"

Now, his martial arts strength was enough for self-preservation, and compared to before, it was no longer as urgent.

Instead, his cultivation progress was slow. In addition, he discovered that the Dao of cultivation also had a huge reference value for martial arts, so it was necessary for him to focus on cultivation in reality next.

He got up to make a fire and cook. After eating and drinking his fill, Gu Chang began to draw Talisman and Cultivate in meditation.

Thanks to the resources obtained from Shopkeeper Lin, he no longer had to worry about Spirit Stone and Medicinal Pill.

At the same time, thanks to Gu Chang's guidance, Xie Wanling's strength progressed unusually quickly.

In addition to her usual diligent practice, she also registered at the Fengyu Tower and occasionally took on some dangerous missions to hone her practical combat ability.

After countless real Jianghu battles, her martial arts will became increasingly firm.

Time flew by, and it was once again nearing the end of the year. This time last year, Gu Chang was already preparing to leave Fengbo Du and return to Taihu Lake, but now he was still in the unfamiliar Black Mountain City.

"Boom!"

In the room of the small courtyard in Black Mountain City, Gu Chang, who was originally Cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes. Immediately after, the Spiritual Pressure on his body instantly surged.

"Finally broke through to Qi Refining Fourth Layer!"

"I never expected this hurdle to be so difficult!"

"It took me almost half a year."

Feeling the increased magic power within his body, Gu Chang felt a hint of joy, but also a sense of speechlessness.

His talent in martial arts was indeed quite good; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to break through to his current Realm in such a short time.

However, his talent in cultivation was quite frustrating.

There was nothing he could do. After all, he didn't have any Spiritual Root talent himself, but relied on achieving Innate to open the Heaven and Earth Divine Bridge to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Entering the Dao through martial arts was definitely not as easy as imagined. Otherwise, the three Ancestral Masters of the Divine Image Sect would not have stayed in the Immortal Realm for a period of time and then returned to the Divine Image Sect disheartened.

"However, after breaking through the Middle Stage of Qi Refining, the next two Realms should be much easier."

"Compared to other Innate Experts, I still have an advantage, which is higher martial arts strength, a body that has undergone tempering and strengthening, and higher efficiency in absorbing Spiritual Qi."

After simply comforting himself, Gu Chang then got up and went out.

"Senior, you've come out of seclusion?"

Outside the door, Xie Wanling, who looked even more formidable, was already waiting there.

"Hmm, it seems your gains during this period are quite good."

Gu Chang glanced at her and noticed that her aura was more composed, and her martial arts accumulation was becoming increasingly profound.

"It's all thanks to Senior's guidance!"

"No need to praise me so much. You have enough talent and a firm enough character. Now, after a lot of actual combat, your mastery of power has risen to another level, and your understanding of martial arts is more thorough. You have already surpassed many other First-rate Experts."

"Now, you just need to settle down for a period of time and eliminate the impetuousness in your heart before you can attempt to break through to the Innate Realm."

Gu Chang just smiled at this, then continued to instruct her.

"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Senior. Junior understands what to do now."

Xie Wanling had always believed in Gu Chang's words without question, especially after experiencing many things in the Jianghu, she understood how profound Gu Chang's achievements in martial arts were!

"Very good. The New Year is approaching. You should not go out during this time. It is better to quietly savor this tranquility and peace."

After speaking, Gu Chang went to the courtyard, drinking wine and enjoying the snow.

Seeing this, Xie Wanling also came to his side to pour him wine and grill meat, showing no trace of the coldness of a First-rate female knight in the Jianghu.

"Crackling ~"

Soon, the New Year arrived, and firecrackers exploded one after another. The entire Black Mountain City was immersed in the New Year's atmosphere.

On this day, Xie Wanling suddenly had an epiphany and chose to go into seclusion to Breakthrough.

This immediately made the entire Divine Image Sect nervous. Xie Wanling's Breakthrough was definitely a major event for them, related to the future and destiny of the entire Divine Image Sect.

The apprentices in the White Cloud Martial Hall were all sent home on the pretext of letting them go home for the New Year.

The rest of the people stood guard outside the secret chamber where Xie Wanling was in seclusion, ensuring that no one disturbed Xie Wanling's Breakthrough.

Gu Chang also came to the roof of the White Cloud Martial Hall at this time, drinking wine sip by sip.