Chapter 2: I Bought a Stone Tablet Last Year; Its Super Wear Resistant! (TheImplications)

Havent succeeded?! After the ever calm Yun Shengxuan heardthat theFlowing Dragon Claw Arthadnot been successfully learned, he couldno longer keep his calm: ThisFlowing Dragon Claw Artis no more than the most simple 1st level of martial learning. As long as you can condense a bit of true qi, you can cultivate. How can you not have succeeded?

And no wonder he wasso flabbergasted.

In this world, cultivation methods weresplit into nine levels. The first wasthe simplest, but its power wasalso the weakest. The ninth wasthe strongest and couldbe said to be top-notch. However, it wasalso the hardest to practice.

Previously, Yun Shengxuan saw that Hong Xiaobaos physique was weak, so he gave him the 1st level of martial learning to make it easier for him to take the first step of building his foundation. After building a foundation, he would then learn more profound martial learnings at a gradual pace, taking it step by step.

After all, all things shouldbe explained sequentially. It is obvious that teaching a person who does not even know addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division how to do calculus wouldnot be very realistic.

But Hong Xiaobao could noteven succeed in the 1st level of martial learning? As long as the farmers who worked the fields could recognize the words, even they would be able to bring about some results, would they not?

Its true that I havent succeeded, saidthe embarrassed Hong Xiaobao: I dont even know whats wrong, and I just cant condense any true qi. At first, I did not believe this cruel reality, but later on. Not believing did not do anything either!

You couldnt produce any true qi? After hearing these words, Yun Shengxuan actually beganpondering: Reasonably, this should not be ah. In the cultivation method, it explains how to condense true qi quite clearly, so how can there be no effect? En, then Ill ask you this. After Yun Shengxuan saidthis, he pointed around three inches below Xiaobaos left chest and asks: What acupoint is this?

The Cycle Gate point which belongs to the foot reverting Yin liver channel, saidHong Xiaobao, who then continuedspeaking: The foot reverting Yin liver channel arises from the Large Pile point and continues to the Moving Between point, Supreme Surge, Mound Center, Woodworm Canal, Central Metropolis, Knee Joint, Spring at the Bend, Yin Bladder, Five Li, Yin Corner, Urgent Pulse, and Camphorwood Gate before stopping at the Cycle Gate. There are fourteen points on each side, totalling up to twenty-eight acupoints.

En, noddedYun Shengxuan after hearing Hong Xiaobaos response: Its true that youve practiced it before, seeing as how you remember all the acupoints. It seems that the reason you cannot condense true qi is due to your physique. For the time being, let me test it out.

After he says this, he directly pulledHong Xiaobaos wrist and firmly channeledover some true qi.

Originally, based on his strength as a 7-star martial artist, investigating the meridians within the body wasbasically a sure thing. However, he could notimagine that the moment his true qi enteredHong Xiaobaos body, it immediately disappeared like a clay ox into the ocean. In the blink of an eye, it faded away without any trace of its existence!

As expected, Yun Shengxuan shookhis head and retracted his hand, saying: it is as Ninth Prince previously said; Im afraid you cannot cultivate true qi. As to exactly why, I myself am not very sure. Even I have never before encountered such a situation.

Ai, sighed Emperor Hong Wenqing: This is the Will of Heaven, so it cannot be forced. Since our Xiaobao hasno outlook on the path of martial arts, then let us just call the engagement between our two families off, how about it?

It wasnot that the other person didnot wish to fulfill the engagement, but rather that his own most beloved son truly could notfulfill the other partys expectations. This could notbe blamed on anyone, and it wasbetter that he bluntly saidit now to avoid harming the peace between the two families.

Originally, according to Hong Xiaobaos thinking, with him as a cripple and a frivolous prince, taking the initiative to break off the engagement would be for the good of both households. After all, with Yun Shengxuans identity, to truly find a cripple to become his daughters husband would cause everybody to ridicule them to death.

At the moment, several peoples facial expressions werequite unsightly. It wasonly Ye Jinnings face that beamed with delight.

Although he didnot say anything, the gaze with which he staredat Yun Caixiao wasactually brimming with anticipation. That sort of feeling wassimilar to a wolf riveted to a sheep that hadjust been freshly cleaned.

There is no actual hurry, saidYun Shengxuan after pondering for a moment and catching sight of Ye Jinnings gaze: After all, my houses Caixiao is still young. It wont be too late even if we wait two more years.

That would also be good, noddedHong Wenqing: Then let us just wait and see. For now, Preceptor, why dont you stay here. It just so happens that my third child has returned for the time being. If you arent against it, then giving him some pointers would also be good. Ill arrange a feast for your welcoming dinner as well. Now that I think about it, it has been ten odd years since weve drunk together.

That sounds good, noddedthe Preceptor as he agreed. Hong Wenqing looked towards Hong Xiaobao again and saidwith a slight smile: Xiaobao ah, Caixiao has not come for several years now, so she probably isnt too familiar with the imperial palace anymore. How about you take the two on a tour to look around.

Alright, I got it. Hong Xiaobao answeredwith a laughing expression.

This. Yun Shengxuans eyebrows knitted together, and he advised in a soft voice: Were all our own people. How about Xiaobao comes with us as well? He wasafraid that if Hong Xiaobao tookYun Caixiao and Ye Jinning along, he wouldsuffer. After all, Ye Jinning wasa super genius of the Thunder Sound Pavilions younger generation. He possessed great strength and was especially intent on his own daughter Caixiao.

Theres no harm, Preceptor. Please, this way. Hong Xiaobao simply laughed without the slightest care.

If so, then Ill just thank his Highness.

After Emperor Hong Wenqing and Preceptor Yun Shengxuan left, only Hong Xiaobao, Yun Caixiao, and Ye Jinning wereleft in Xuan Xiao Pavilion.

Your name is Hong Xiaobao right? Seeing that there wereno more outsiders, Ye Jinning directly punctured the senseless layer and struck like a knife piercing through, saying: I wont beat around the bush then. Yun Caixiao is the number one genius in the younger generation of female disciples in our Thunder Sound Pavilion. As of today, she has already become a 2-star martial artist. You, however, are only a cripple that tinkers with useless toys all day.

On this world, martial artists weredivided into ten ranks. The lowest was1-star while the highest was10-star.

Yun Caixiao wasno more than seventeen years old, yet she hadalready become a 2-star martial artist. Her talent wassuperb!

En, what you say is not wrong, respondedHong Xiaobao with an unexpectedly calm expression: That is why youve come in an attempt to put me down and feel a sense of superiority. On the other hand, you also wish to attract Little Sister Caixiaos favor?

You are actually quite smart. Ye Jinning answered in surprise: Correct. I am the only son of Thunder Sound Pavilions Second Elder, while Caixiao is the daughter of our Thunder Sound Pavilions number one protector. If we become a couple, it would be a match made by the heavens. As such, I believe that you should possess some sort of self-awareness and that you should know what you ought to do, correct?

Yun Shengxuan, Chiyun Empires protective martial deity. However, he also hadanother identity. It wasprecisely one of the Six Great Orthodoxies, Thunder Sound Pavilions Chief Protector!

Although nations werelarge in this world, in front of the surpassingly mighty Six Great Orthodoxies, they didnot hold much of an advantage. After all, in this world, strength wasrevered!

En, what you say is quite reasonable. You even almost persuaded me. Hong Xiaobao chuckled and didnot mind the least bit. Instead, he simply looked toward Yun Caixiao and asked: Then, Little Sister Caixiao, what do you think?

He has no relationship with me. Yun Caixiao only responded with an icy sentence, then said no more.

Then what about me? Hong Xiaobao continued to ask.

My husband-to-be. Yun Caixiao wasstill as frigid as ever.

Alright, I know now. Hong Xiaobao looked towards Ye Jinning again: Im truly sorry. If Little Sister Caixiao also liked you, then I would probably consider your words and even present a gift to you. However, since she has expressed her attitude in this, I can no longer do such a thingat least for now, she is still my fiance. Were both men, so Im sure you understand.

I understand my ass! Ye Jinning immediately flewinto rage and blurted out: Hong Xiaobao, dont act so shamelessly! Forget you, even if your imperial father would have to bow in greeting if he saw our Supreme Pontiff! You are only a useless Ninth Prince, so what qualifications do you have to negotiate with me?

At this moment, the clamor hadalready alerted the guards in the vicinity. However, it wasquite strange because the guards simply glanced in their direction. Instead of going over, they chattered softly with each other from a distance: Hurry up and look, hurry up and look! A person is provoking Ninth Prince again. Aiyayah. Even if youre looking for death, you dont have to do it this way. What do you guys think will happen to the guy this time? I feel that this will definitely end in a tragedy. He wont be able to get out of bed for three days? Ninth Prince has already played around that way before! This time, I feel like itll definitely be even more miserable! Then if they really start fighting later, what should we do? What else can we do? Well follow the old rules. We will walk over when Ninth Prince gives us the signal!

On the other side in the imperial palace, Xuan Feast Pavilion.

Your Majesty, this Ye Jinning keeps pursuing my daughter. It can be said that he holds no cards back, sighed Yun Shengxuan after taking a small sip of wine: But he is the only son of the Second Elder after all; even I have to give him some face. Now that hes alone with Xiaobao, Im afraid.

Hehe, theres no harm. Hong Wenqing wasunexpectedly carefree as he said: Let me first ask you. What is Ye Jinnings strength right now?

2-star martial artist, answered Yun Shengxuan.

Then theres no problem. Hong Wenqing filled Yun Shengxuans cup and said with a laugh: Those who dare to act against Xiaobao are simply looking for their own hardship. Theres no need to worry.

In Xuan Xiao Pavilion, Hong Xiaobao rubbed his nose as he stared at Ye Jinning. His expression wassimilar to that of one looking at an idiot: So what if my imperial father needs to bow when he sees your Supreme Pontiff? A greeting is a greeting, and a fiance is a fiance. These are two completely different matters, but you cant even differentiate between them?

So what if I cant differentiate between them? Ye Jinning raised his hand and abruptly struck his palm towards Hong Xiaobaos chest: I guess I cant differentiate between them then!

He was, after all, a 2-star martial artist, while Hong Xiaobao wasa cripple who could notcultivate. As such, he didnot use his entire strength against this ordinary person. His only goal wasto scare Hong Xiaobao.

Ye Jinning! Yun Caixiao suddenly shouted out in a low voice and raised her hand to block him.

However, Ye Jinnings attack wasreally too sudden. Although Yun Caixiaos strength wasequal to his, she wasstill late by a half step.

A peng rang out, but out of Yun Caixiaos expectations, Hong Xiaobao only retreated two steps while Ye Jinning heavily retreated three steps!

Seeing how someone hadtaken action on this side, the guards on the other side beganto decisively chant the phrase the Ninth Prince hadtaught them: I bought a stone tablet last year; its super wear resistant! I bought a stone tablet last year; its super wear resistant! . The implications ah!

My hand! Originally, Ye Jinning should have succeeded, and Hong Xiaobao should have been the one to scream in misery. However, no one expectedthat Hong Xiaobao would besnickering mischievously while Ye Jinning howledin a loud voice: Hong Xiaobao, you actually dare to use poison!

With the guards bizarre chanting along with Ye Jinnings facial expression, the scene was quite interesting and comedic.

Nonsense, Hong Xiaobao lookedat him as though he was staring at an idiot: I cant even practice martial arts, so I must have some methods to protect myself. Oh right, let me introduce something to you. I manufactured this armor myself and call it the Soft Hedgehog Armor. The entire armor is covered in inverted spikes, and usually, it is soft and comfortable, but when someone attacks me, theyll get poked. Of course, if thats the only thing, its not very interesting. Thats why I wiped some poison onto the spikes.

What poison?! Ye Jinning wasso angry that he wasgrinding his teeth. This Hong Xiaobao actually dared to use such shameless means!

Ah, there is an explanation for this poison, answered Hong Xiaobao with a dazzling smile as he stared back at Ye Jinning: This poison has a very fitting name; it is called Smiling Half Step Toppling. Do you feel your palm growing numb and beginning to swell up? Hehe, after being poisoned by this Smiling Half Step Toppling poison, one cannot smile or walk. As long as you walk even half a step, the poison will explode forth in your body and cause your death. It is really quite awesome~!

What a fierce poison! After getting poisoned, one actually could notsmile or walk!

Ye Jinning viciously stared daggers at Hong Xiaobao: Ill count you fierce! This isnt over! After he said this, he turned his body around: Dont think that I, your father, will go to you for the antidote! At most, your father just wont smile or walk! After saying so, he actually beganto jump away.

Everybodys expressions werelike this:o

He really is quite unyielding ah, exclaimed Hong Xiaobao with his jaw dropped: No smiling and no walking? This method is pretty good.