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Just as they were saying these words, Xia Yuhan heard them clearly. After much effort, she managed to step onto a branch and was about to cross over the trunk. However, the comments from this group of people truly left her breathless...
As a result, she couldn't catch her last breath...
Then... the situation was as one could imagine. Xia Yuhan once again fell hard to the ground.
Ah, the human mouth is truly terrifying.
Which one of you saw me, Xia Yuhan, seeking death?
The crowd was puzzled about what had happened. However, the big man and the old man knew what was going on. Seeing everyone in a flurry trying to help Xia Yuhan, they couldn't help but laugh so hard that they couldn't stand up straight.
The old man laughed even more uncontrollably and suddenly fell into the courtyard with a thud.
The others were confused by the laughter of these two and stared blankly at them: "This hero, what's wrong with Second Sister?"
The big man struggled to hold back his laughter: "Cough cough... cough cough... your Second Sister is practicing Lightness Technique..."
At first, everyone didn't react. Later, they all burst into laughter.
Xia Yuhan was infuriated by them.
"Second Sister, that's not how you practice Lightness Technique. You need to take care of your body. If you push yourself like this, we thought you were going to do something foolish."
"Exactly. Didn't I tell you before? The first thing to update about Lightness Technique is that it belongs to Wudang's internal martial arts. It focuses on cultivating internal energy first. You need to guide the energy from your dantian upwards, allowing your body to float lightly. Let go of all thoughts. When your energy flows through all meridians, your body will feel as light as a swallow. This technique can open your mind and make you feel cheerful and carefree, prolonging life. You're really foolish."
Xia Yuhan had no words to respond to the old man because he was indeed right. She could only stand there in silence.
"Come on, come on. Since you're so foolish, I'll teach you once more."
"You sound like you have such high standards." Xia Yuhan shot a glare at the old man when no one was paying attention.
"Go away. The old man has more style when he’s not wearing clothes in front of your Master's Wife."
This remark caused everyone to burst into laughter, but out of respect for Xia Yuhan's presence, they held back.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhan felt an urge to leave immediately. How did she end up encountering such a peeping tom? If it weren't for them, she wouldn't be in such an embarrassing situation.
The old man leisurely sized up Xia Yuhan and looked at her thoughtfully. "Do it again. Listen to your master. Stand naturally, relax your whole body, and look straight ahead. Lick your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Open the Ren and Du meridians. Use reverse breathing. Slowly raise both arms from your sides. When lifting to the side, turn your palms over. Gradually move both arms forward in a hugging motion, bringing them together. The tips of your fingers should touch, with your thumbs upright to ensure smooth lung circulation. Then slowly lower your left hand, using your palm to protect your lower abdomen, covering the navel with your thumb while the other four fingers naturally spread around the area. Place one palm over the back of the left hand, focus on it, and silently count to sixty in your mind."
"After finishing, apply pressure with both palms according to your breathing; when inhaling, contract your abdomen while applying pressure with your palms. When exhaling, let your abdomen expand outward without force from your palms. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, keeping it slow, fine, and even with a rhythm. Do this ten times; one inhale-exhale counts as one."
"Once this exercise is complete, follow the above movements and breathing to make the qi in your lower abdomen rotate left once and right once. In the beginning, use your palms to press on your abdominal muscles to help them rotate. The internal qi will also move accordingly. After practicing for a month, you will be able to move the internal qi freely without using palm strength; it will respond to your thoughts."
Xia Yuhan listened carefully to the old man's words while following his instructions to cultivate her qi. After completing a cycle, she noticed subtle changes in her lower abdomen.
It turned out that the Lightness Technique could indeed be cultivated.
Xia Yuhan felt secretly pleased.
She followed the old man's instructions back and forth a few more times. When she opened her eyes again, everyone stepped back in shock.
Xia Yuhan quickly retreated and once again followed the old man's guidance, silently gathering a thread of true qi. As she approached the Peach Tree, she lightly pushed off and found herself floating gracefully over an obstacle.
The old man watched this scene in disbelief, muttering to himself, "Incredible! Truly incredible! Just with a little guidance and without demonstration, she was able to adapt and learn how to use it on her own so quickly. At this rate, within a month she will master the Lightness Technique."
"She is truly a genius! Cang Yile originally had exceptional talent and took only three months to learn it. I never expected Xia Yuhan to break that record. This is truly unbelievable."
The old man continued to marvel at his own thoughts while others around him were puzzled by what he was saying.
Everyone saw that there was nothing more to discuss and began to disperse. The big man, seeing that there was nothing for him, quickly left as well.
In an instant, the entire backyard was left with just her and the old man, returning to tranquility once more.
"Old Mischief Maker, what were you mumbling about just now all by yourself?"
"Mumbling that you're foolish. You still don't even know how to practice the Lightness Technique."
Xia Yuhan scoffed, "So what if I don't know? I still understand it now. By the way, I'm not someone who forgets kindness. Old Mischief Maker, you helped me once. If you need help next time, just ask. I, Xia Yuhan, will definitely do my best to assist you."
Upon hearing this, the old man jumped up again, "Haha! Really? I'm taking you seriously!"
"I... Old Mischief Maker, can you stop being serious one moment and jumping around the next? It feels a bit neurotic."
"Haha! A child like you wouldn't understand the heart of an old man. It's just right this way. I really do have something to ask for your help."
Xia Yuhan asked, "What is it?"
The old man replied, "You should marry my Disciple soon."
Xia Yuhan shot him a glare immediately, "No way. You can go back and tell him that I've given him everything he wanted. But he should also know that I'm not a complete person, so it's impossible between us."
Seeing his first plan fail, the old man tried a second approach: "Then how about becoming my disciple? I will teach you everything I know."
"Old Mischief Maker, sorry. I, Xia Yuhan, don't want to become a disciple for now. If I do that, wouldn't I have to meet him?"
"Isn't meeting good? Tch."
Xia Yuhan didn't want to waste more words with the old man: "I don't want to see him."
She left indifferently. The more important reason was that she didn't want to implicate him. If Evil Master Zhangmen suddenly appeared and discovered their relationship, Cang Yile would definitely die.
Even if he wouldn't die, he could forget about using Evil Master Zhangmen's power to gain the throne.
Xia Yuhan had just taken a few steps when Zhi Tao hurriedly rushed toward the back courtyard.
“Zhi Tao, what’s wrong? Why are you in such a panic?”
“Second… Sister. Something bad has happened. In the palace… Eunuch Zhang has come…”
“What? What does he want?” A bad premonition suddenly surged in Xia Yuhan's heart.
Zhi Tao quickly took a breath and said, “Second Sister, I don’t know. I saw a group of guards surrounding a eunuch, so I went over to take a look. Then I overheard the housekeeper talking with Eunuch Zhang. I learned that Eunuch Zhang is eager to see you, so I hurried here to inform you.”
Xia Yuhan frowned tightly: “With such a grand entrance, it seems we can't avoid this. Zhi Tao, come with me to change into another outfit first. Then we’ll go. In the meantime, you help me buy some time. Hurry.”
Upon hearing this, Zhi Tao quickly nodded: “Okay, Second Sister. You need to be quick.”
The old man behind Xia Yuhan stroked his beard: “This eunuch's arrival surely means trouble. Do you want me to accompany you?”
“Old Mischief Maker, please return. We’ll meet later. Farewell.” With that, Xia Yuhan didn’t pay attention to the old man and hurriedly left the back courtyard.
Good people don’t come; those who come are not good. Someone must be impatient today and wants to get rid of her as soon as possible.
So as soon as Xia Yuhan entered the room, she quickly changed into more convenient clothing and hid a Hidden Weapon inside her clothes, along with a small handgun.
Since she didn’t know how dangerous this trip might be, she could only prepare thoroughly in advance. If she encountered someone she couldn’t defeat, the handgun might still come in handy.
This handgun wasn’t provided by the police department but was found in a Treasure Chest. Originally, Xia Yuhan just wanted to see if there was a handgun available; she didn’t expect to actually find one in the end. With a handgun by her side, Xia Yuhan felt much more at ease.
Although she knew this journey would be perilous, she did not want to die so easily. Therefore, at a critical moment, in order to survive, she was willing to expose her highly lethal weapon.
Just as she finished arming herself, a voice outside the door urged, "Second Sister. This eunuch has been commanded by the Emperor to ask you to come to the palace immediately. There must be no mistakes. Please, Second Sister..."
Before Eunuch Zhang could finish speaking, Xia Yuhan opened the door. "I apologize for keeping you waiting, Eunuch Zhang. Zhi Tao, hurry and apologize to Eunuch Zhang."
"Ah, yes." Zhi Tao understood and quickly took out the silver taels that Cai Shu had prepared in advance from her sleeve. While others were not paying attention, she secretly slipped them into Eunuch Zhang's hand. "Please take your time, Eunuch."
Eunuch Zhang was not polite and accepted the money without hesitation. His tone became much more relaxed than before: "Second Sister, if you are ready, please follow this eunuch. The Emperor is still waiting for you in the palace."
"Eunuch Zhang, do you know what this visit to the palace is about?" Xia Yuhan asked tentatively, hoping to find some answers from Eunuch Zhang.
"As for the Emperor's matters, how would we servants know? Please hurry and follow this eunuch," he replied.
"Yes, Eunuch Zhang. Zhi Tao, let's go."
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