Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 072

After discovering what seemed to be clues related to the Bloodfiend Cult in the abandoned industrial zone, Xiao Yan’s mood turned heavy. He knew all too well the cult’s诡异 (eerie) and troublesome nature; this evil organization, like a persistent maggot, brought bloodshed and conspiracy with every appearance.

He immediately sealed off the site and, with the highest confidentiality, summoned the most professional technical team for investigation and sample collection. At the same time, to await preliminary analysis results and to give himself more time to think and react, he applied to the Division Command for temporary leave again, citing “the need to personally supervise clue analysis and await critical sample results,” and returned to the manor.

Of course, besides contemplating countermeasures, the more important “guidance” work could not be neglected. After all, the improvement of strength was the fundamental way to deal with all crises.

This time, he set his sights on the four women who had not yet conceived again—Li Xiuying, Wang Ruolan, Zhang Jingyao, and Liu Feiyan.

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Xiao Yan first spent half a day patiently guiding Li Xiuying to consolidate her quasi-warrior realm. Although Li Xiuying’s progress remained slow, Xiao Yan showed no impatience. Instead, he explained in more detail the intricacies of Qi and blood circulation and the principles of True Essence nourishing the body, encouraging her to persevere.

Afterward, he conducted targeted “combat” training with Liu Feiyan. Liu Feiyan’s speed and explosive power had become quite threatening under Xiao Yan’s tempering. Xiao Yan began teaching her how to utilize the environment, create opportunities in actual combat, and how to deal with different types of enemies. The two sparred quickly in the training room. Although Xiao Yan always suppressed his strength to a very low level, his exquisite move variations and precise grasp of timing still greatly benefited Liu Feiyan, also leaving her drenched in sweat.

However, after a period of “diligent cultivation,” the system prompt did not sound.

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At night, Xiao Yan came to Wang Ruolan’s room. This serene woman, ever since touching upon the bottleneck last time, had a more stable and peaceful state of mind. Although she hadn’t truly broken through yet, the True Essence in her dantian became increasingly condensed and pure.

Xiao Yan didn’t rush to help her break through. Instead, he sat opposite her, like a Zen master discussing the Dao, exploring the profound mysteries of the mind and energy resonance. “On the path of martial arts, strength is the foundation, skill is the application, and intent is the commander,” Xiao Yan slowly said. “When your mind and intent merge, intent and Qi merge, and Qi and strength merge, only then can you truly comprehend the origin of power and break through the current delusion.”

He guided Wang Ruolan to empty her mind, to feel the clear radiance of the moonlight, to listen to the whispers of the night wind, and to experience the most subtle connection between her own True Essence and the omnipresent energy pulse of heaven and earth…

Wang Ruolan’s mind gradually sank into an ethereal state, forgetting realms, forgetting bottlenecks, leaving only the most fundamental understanding of herself and heaven and earth.

In this almost “non-action” state, the long-dormant True Essence in her dantian seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force, quietly undergoing a qualitative transformation! Although extremely faint, that barrier that had troubled her for years seemed… to have truly been pierced!

And just as Wang Ruolan was immersed in the profound realization of impending breakthrough, Xiao Yan’s mind heard the long-awaited sound!

“Ding! Wife [Wang Ruolan] has successfully conceived! Child potential being assessed… This conception will continuously provide basic energy feedback.”

Another success! Xiao Yan rejoiced inwardly, but his expression remained calm. He continued to guide Wang Ruolan to stabilize her mind with a peaceful tone, lest she miss this rare breakthrough opportunity due to emotional excitement.

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Finally, Xiao Yan came to Zhang Jingyao’s room. This most calm and steady woman was meticulously practicing the basic boxing techniques and True Essence attachment skills Xiao Yan had taught her earlier. Although her progress was slow, every step she took was extremely solid.

Seeing that her foundation was firm, Xiao Yan began to teach her some deeper methods on how to more effectively integrate Qi and blood with True Essence to unleash stronger power. This was quite difficult for Zhang Jingyao, who had ordinary aptitude, to understand. Xiao Yan patiently dismantled and demonstrated, even directly using his own True Essence to guide the Qi and True Essence in her body for simulated circulation, allowing her to deepen her understanding through the most intuitive experience.

Zhang Jingyao learned extremely seriously. Although she often frowned due to incomprehension, she never showed the slightest slackness or complaint. Xiao Yan greatly appreciated her steadfastness and tenacity.

Perhaps this focus and effort touched “fate,” or perhaps Xiao Yan’s “guidance” this time was particularly deep and patient…

As dawn approached, Zhang Jingyao, with Xiao Yan’s help, finally managed to grasp a trace of the knack for integrating Qi and True Essence. She was so tired she could barely stand, yet her face was full of joy.

The system prompt sounded again!

“Ding! Wife [Zhang Jingyao] has successfully conceived! Child potential being assessed… This conception will continuously provide basic energy feedback.”

Two consecutive successes! Xiao Yan felt greatly relieved!

Two more stable energy feedback sources! He could clearly feel that the foundation of his power, as if fully irrigated, became deeper and more solidified! The threshold to Transcendent Eighth Stage mid-phase seemed to be a step closer!

Xiao Yan looked at the two wives before him, who were tired but had bright eyes, and felt a strong sense of accomplishment.

It seemed that his role as “mentor” was quite successful!