Chapter 20: Washing the Marrow and Cutting the Hair, Easy Tendon Technique

  One needle pricks Yangbai point, one needle pricks Quzechu point, one needle pricks Xiaguan point.

  Three needles, Qin Wushuang only used three needles, and instantly relieved a great deal of pain for Qin Lianshan.

  "Good boy, where did you learn this move?" Qin Lian Shan was overjoyed, his son was really surprising him one after another.

  "After studying at the Wudong Academy for so many years, I haven't learned much else, but I have read a lot of miscellaneous medical classics and learned some superficial knowledge." Qin Wushuang said humbly.

  Qin Sixi smiled and said: "You've learned a bit of superficial knowledge and you're already so formidable, Young Master is truly a genius."

  "Four Joys, this matter must be kept confidential." Qin Lianshan instructed cautiously.

  "Yes."

  After a while of acupuncture, Qin Wushuang finally put away the needle and instructed: "Father, from now on, administer the needle twice a day, and after several months, you will be fully recovered."

  Qin Wushuang had already made up his mind, he decided to practice "Yi Jin Jing" for his father.

  The only trouble now is how to get "Yi Jin Jing" into my father's hands without arousing his suspicion. After all, "Yi Jin Jing" is a rare book of martial arts, probably surpassing any martial art in the country of Baoyue. Such a perverted martial art, with no origin, how can I deal with my father?

  One night passed, Qin Wushuang immediately had an idea. However, he was in no hurry to implement it. Because if he implemented it now, it would be too obvious.

  Every day, twice a day, acupuncture for his father. After more than a month, one morning after exercise, Qin Wushuang found his father excitedly.

  "Unmatched, is there something?"

  "Father, I went to Mount Tai for a morning exercise and found this sheepskin scroll. Please take a look." Qin Wushuang presented the prepared sheepskin scroll.

  "Huh?" Qin Lian Shan took it over, flipped it open and took a look. His face changed slightly, then he continued reading on, his expression becoming increasingly agitated. By the end, even his hands couldn't help but tremble slightly.

  "Peerless, where did you pick this up?" Qin Lianshan closed the scroll and asked with a slightly trembling tone.

  "A relatively secluded corner."

  "Heaven's will! It's really heaven's will!" Qin Lianshan was extremely excited, tightly grasping the sheepskin scroll. "Wu Shuang, this scroll records a very profound and mysterious martial arts classic. And this classic is precisely what my Qin family has been lacking! You say, isn't it that Heaven wants to revive my Qin family?"

  "Father, it says here on this scroll that one must be broken before they can be remade, to wash the marrow and cut the hair, to shed the old skin and replace the bones! Isn't the risk too great?"

  "How can one get the tiger's cub without entering the tiger's lair? All those who have reached the pinnacle of martial arts training, which one has not gone through great risks?" Qin Lianshan said with a deep tone.

  "Father, what do you plan to do?"

  "Unparalleled, Father is delighted that you've grown up. You're also aware of the situation our Qin family is in. There's still over a year left before the Family Rankings are held. If the Qin family wants to keep this humble seat, Father has no choice but to take this risk. This technique, at first glance, doesn't seem to be nonsense..."

  This was exactly the result that Qin Wushuang wanted to see. Seeing that his father had already made up his mind, Qin Wushuang changed his tone and said thoughtfully: "Father, your true energy is in disarray. If this technique can really wash the marrow and cut the hair, breaking down and then establishing anew, it would be a case of killing two birds with one stone."

  Thank goodness, this matter may not be perfect, but at least there are no obvious human traces. Once you master the "Yi Jin Jing", not only can it completely eliminate the root of your father's illness, but also transform the meridians, change his bones and tendons, and set him on the fast track to spiritual practice.

  Maybe this is the best help for a father who is too strong.

  Qin Wushuang left his father's room, with a lot of emotions in his heart. With this "Easy Tendon Classic", within three to five years, at least within the range of Luojiang County, those aristocratic old men would be far surpassed by his father!

  Time flies, and before you know it, a new year has arrived.

  At the beginning of the year, worshiping ancestors is a centuries-old tradition for the Qin family. Qin Lianshan brought his son and daughter to the ancestral hall, personally arranging all the offerings and lighting incense sticks.

  "Our ancestors are above, unfilial sons and daughters Qin Lian Shan, brought a son and a daughter, to pay homage to our ancestors."

  After three bows and nine kowtows, Qin Lianshan said: "Ancestors have spirits, the family's ranking still has a year of time, it will be held then. Please ancestors bless Lianshan, in this one-year period, promote to True Martial Realm Second Stage, protect my Qin clan's noble status..."

  Shinmu-kyo Second Dan?

  Qin Wushuang smiled secretly, over the past few months, his father's cultivation of the "Easy Tendon Scripture" had clearly entered the right track, forming a very ideal benign cycle. If nothing unexpected happens, within a year, the third stage of the True Martial Realm can be basically guaranteed.

  Good luck, all four segments are possible!

  However, he could only think about these things in his heart and couldn't say them out loud. Just as he was thinking, Qin Lianshan said: "Wu Shuang, come here, make a vow to our ancestors, and make a grand wish."

  "Ancestors above, later generations of Qin's descendants, Wusuo respectfully reports. As a member of the Qin family, with an unyielding and proud spirit, I fear not the powerful, nor do I dread being bullied; I do not fawn on the nobles, nor do I compromise with the wealthy families. Even if my body is engulfed in flames, I will rely solely on my two iron fists to create a clear and vast sky! Even if knives are piled upon me, I still have one true breath that can burst forth into the heavens, shaking the stars and rivers! In short, as a member of the Qin family, I absolutely will not be a coward, nor will I yield to others! As long as I have this breath in me, I vow to lead the Qin family to reclaim its former glory, to innovate and reach new heights!"

  This declaration was loud and clear, causing Qin Lian Shan to nod repeatedly, feeling extremely pleased. Qin Zhuo's eyes also sparkled with joy.

  Little brother, you've finally grown up!

  "Unmatched, the family's reputation has only one year left, and this year may be the most difficult. Those who covet the Qin family's door in this year are likely to make many moves. You must be careful to guard against them."

  Qin Lianshan repeatedly exhorted and warned.

  With the strength of Qin Wushuang, this land of Luojiang County is already too small, so there's no need to worry. Instead, he asked: "Father, which families are eager for our Qin family's humble position?"

  The father and son returned to the villa, discussing it in detail.

  From his father's mouth, he learned that there were three families eligible to plot against the Qin family's humble seat. The medicine shop owner Niu Zhanggui was one of them. This family was not unfamiliar to Qin Wushuang, and they had a buck-toothed son named Niu Dou who often sang opposing tunes with Qin Wushuang at the Wu Tong Institute.

  There are two more, who are actually relatives of the big families in Luojiang County. They are all big merchants with strong assets and a lot of money, but they have a low birth and lack a noble seat, so their social status is not high.

  Among the most promising county towns, Guxiang is the relative of the Xu family. In Luojiang County, operating silk and satin spectrum, business is very big. The Xu family calculated to deal with the Qin family, just for this ancient house to fight for this cold gate status.

  The composition of this world is divided into six levels from high to low: spiritual, martial, scholar, commoner, civilian, and slave.

  Spirits, are said to refer to those elusive and powerful beings in the spiritual realm. It is said that outside the mundane world, there exists a spiritual realm where countless powerful entities reside, these powerful beings are the true masters of the entire universe.

  But legend is just a legend, whether or not there really exists a spiritual realm remains a mystery for many people.

  Bu is not referring to the ordinary Wu family, but rather the sacred place of True Martial Sacred Land. It is said that every country in this world has its own True Martial Sacred Land. Everyone here is an extraordinary martial artist, only responsible for the rulers of each country, and is a talent selection base for the royal families of various countries.

  It can be said that the True Martial Sacred Land is the pinnacle of worldly forces in this world.

  Scholars refer to the aristocratic clans of scholars, who are the upper-class nobles. They are divided into three ranks from top to bottom: royal family, great families and hereditary houses.

  The term refers to the commoner nobility, which is a lower-ranking nobility, also divided into three ranks, from high to low: the aristocratic family, the prestigious family, and the humble family.

  The people naturally refer to ordinary citizens, including farmers, workers, merchants and so on.

  As for slaves, they refer to those who have no personal freedom at all and belong to the private property of the nobility, and are the lowest existence.

  Commoners and slaves made up the vast majority of the population.

  The Shi and Shu formed the main ruling class.

  Of course, for a humble family like the Qin's, who are nominally part of the aristocracy but in reality have been excluded from the mainstream nobility due to their weak family influence.

  If it weren't for this, how would a humble-born lobbyist like him dare to come to the door and show off?

  "Father, you said that spiritual realm, does it really exist?" Qin Wushuang asked curiously.

  "Our ancestors have always had a legend that says the spiritual realm really exists. And our Qin family originally had some connection with the spiritual realm. However, after passing down for hundreds of years, whether it is true or not, I'm also not too clear about." Qin Lianshan sighed.

  "If I could travel around and visit, meeting one or two powerful spiritual beings, that would be great." In his past life, Wu Xinghe was unable to break through the Xiantian Dan Dao, so he had an inexplicable yearning for higher-level worlds.

  After all, he had reached the limit of his acquired state at that time and was only one step away from breaking through successfully. It can be said that he was only one step away from the gate of immortality.

  But this step was never taken, and between life and death, a cycle had already passed.

  Fortunately, there are rumors of the spiritual realm in this world! No wind rises without waves. Qin Wushuang's innermost self still prefers to believe that it exists. This spiritual realm should be equivalent to the elusive Dan Dao realm of the previous life!

  "Unmatched, don't get any wild ideas. You haven't forgotten your father's expectations for you, have you?" Qin Lianshan didn't want his son to spend all day thinking about those vague and unrealistic things, so he issued a warning.

  "I remember, Father hopes I can achieve a top grade in the Martial Arts Academy." Qin Wushuang replied seriously.

  "Not bad, as long as it's a top-grade martial artist, persist in cultivation, and finally, no matter what, you can practice to the fourth stage of True Martial Realm! In that case, even if our Qin family is temporarily at a disadvantage, we will inevitably have a day to regain our dignity. Wuyue, you must remember the responsibility on your shoulders." Qin Lianshan said with emphasis and sincerity.

  Judging from his tone, Qin Wushuang felt that his father seemed to be lacking in confidence towards the upcoming "Family Theory", had he already planned to give up first and then strive for it?

  "Dad, you mean..."

  Qin Lianshan let out a soft sigh, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, his tone firm: "No matter what, I will defend the Qin family's humble position with all my might. But just in case... I'm saying that if we can't hold on, Qin Wushuang, you must take your father's place and clear this shame."

  This is completely unsuccessful, and it's a loser's temperament.

  "Father, aren't you being too pessimistic? From the tone of your voice, it seems like you can't hold on to this position and are thinking of sacrificing yourself. Qin Wushuang chuckled, "Isn't there still more than a year's time? Time is long! Who knows, maybe our Qin family will rise to become a prominent and wealthy clan, let alone just defending a humble position."

  Qin Lianshan knew his son was precocious and also accustomed to his old-fashioned tone.

  "Unmatched, looking at the family, at least one true martial second-stage master is needed to preside. And a wealthy family, at least needs a true martial fourth-stage master to preside! Our Qin family has not produced a true martial second-stage master for four generations!" Qin Lianshan thought of his ancestors' prosperity, but now it's so declining, even the lowest noble seat is about to be difficult to keep, and he couldn't help but feel deeply saddened.

  "It's up to us, Father. Don't think too much about it. Don't forget, we've been through thick and thin together as father and son soldiers, there's no hurdle we can't overcome!" After finishing speaking, Qin Wushuang stood up and headed towards the backyard, muttering to himself, "I'm going to practice my skills."

  Qin Lianshan gazed at his son's back, lost in thought. This son of his was truly inscrutable. At such a young age, he seemed to be shrouded in an air of mystery, making it difficult for him to see through. Listening to his son's pretentious tone, calling himself a man, couldn't help but bring a smile to his face.

  There's no doubt that this child is worth pinning hopes on. However, in just a short year, his growth was rapid, but he still can't take on the family's worries immediately, right?