"Cultivation?"
Qiu Yihan slowly smiled, and said playfully, "To be my Dao companion, your cultivation must at least be at the Immortal Realm, and within a hundred years."
Chen Jiuyang was shocked. Immortal Realm within a hundred years, how is that possible?
Ten thousand years ago, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was cut off, and there have been no immortals since.
In today's world, the immortal path is not evident, and the martial path reigns supreme. The martial path realms are Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.
Actually, in ancient times, there were several great realms above the Heaven Realm, namely Dao, Immortal, Emperor, Sovereign, and Venerable!
Chen Jiuyang possessed the Pure Yang Medical Immortal inheritance. In this current era of declining magic, how could he cultivate to the Immortal Realm within a hundred years?
Isn't this utterly absurd!
Chen Jiuyang's expression darkened. If Qiu Yihan wanted him dead, she should have said so directly, instead of playing such roundabout games with him.
Seeing Chen Jiuyang's reaction, Qiu Yihan chuckled, "The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is gradually recovering. You have a chance."
"But if you want to survive and become a candidate for my Dao companion, you must at least take first place in the Youth Martial Rankings this year."
"First place in the Youth Martial Rankings?" Chen Jiuyang frowned slightly.
The middle-aged maid explained, "With the recovery of spiritual energy, our immortal sects need to contend for destiny. Mr. Chen, the Martial Rankings are the benchmark of the Dragon Kingdom's martial arts world. Youths under thirty can participate in the martial arts tournament every year to compete for destiny."
"This year's competition will be held in December. Mr. Chen, there are only three months left. Work hard and good luck. This old servant doesn't particularly want to kill you with her own hands," the middle-aged maid said to Chen Jiuyang with a terrifying, chilling smile.
Chen Jiuyang felt a mountain-like pressure descend upon him. Qiu Yihan's personal maid possessed Earth Realm cultivation. The power behind her could be imagined to be terrifying.
He said solemnly, "I understand. I will take first place in the Youth Martial Rankings."
"Heh heh." Qiu Yihan played with her jade pendant, "Mr. Chen, this year's Martial Rankings competition will be very exciting. All the major sects will send their direct disciples. You must be prepared."
"However, I am quite optimistic about you. So, I'll see you next time. Thank you for attending my birthday banquet."
"Oh, I almost forgot to mention, I thank you for protecting me. That's why I specifically spared your life today and gave you an opportunity."
After speaking, Qiu Yihan stood up, her demeanor changing again, returning to that of the innocent, easily blushing young lady from a prominent family.
The drastic change in this naturally charming physique made Chen Jiuyang grit his teeth. He left the second-floor hall and the hotel with heavy thoughts.
In the middle, he tested Qiu Hongtu. Qiu Hongtu seemed to know nothing about his precious daughter, even scolding Qiu Yihan's maid and blaming Qiu Yihan for poor hospitality.
It seemed Qiu Yihan held many secrets.
After leaving Qiu Yihan's birthday banquet, Chen Jiuyang began to ponder and calculate. It was currently September, and the Martial Rankings would be held in December. He had to wait for the Nine Yin Devouring Yang Array of the Yao family to be resolved before he could continue cultivating.
Qiu Yihan's backing was terrifying. Chen Jiuyang dared not inquire about the Yao family from her. If Qiu Yihan knew he had other women, then...
Chen Jiuyang dared not think further about it.
"Good disciple, I've found the medicinal herb you mentioned." Feng Hanhou found Chen Jiuyang, dusty from his journey, holding a Dragon Blood Grass.
Chen Jiuyang's eyes lit up, "Master, let's go to your manor. I'll treat you."
"Good."
Feng Hanhou claimed to be alone, but as the fifth-level Grandmaster of the Earth Realm in Feng Province, his manor was quite impressive.
A large estate nestled by mountains and water, it had servants of all ages and appearances, from young girls to beautiful young women to middle-aged beauties.
The old scoundrel...
Under Chen Jiuyang's gaze, Feng Hanhou's old face couldn't help but blush, "Ahem, treat my injuries."
Arriving at Feng Hanhou's medicinal bath, Chen Jiuyang began treating his injuries, inserting silver needles into Feng Hanhou one by one.
"Master, you must swallow the Dragon Blood Grass and endure the pain, no matter what. Circulate your cultivation technique!" Chen Jiuyang channeled his true qi and performed acupuncture.
Feng Hanhou was past sixty, but his muscles were firm, his blood was thick, and he carried an aura of decay. After swallowing the Dragon Blood Grass, Feng Hanhou's entire body turned red and hot, like a cooked lobster.
Feng Hanhou's entire body contorted in pain, trembling.
His injuries were not very serious, but they had affected his spine and kidneys, causing qi and blood to stagnate, and his soul and true qi to be incompatible, preventing his martial cultivation from advancing further.
Chen Jiuyang used formations to unblock his meridians and, with the potent medicinal effects of the Dragon Blood Grass, could heal his injuries.
An hour later, Feng Hanhou's complexion was ruddy, his blood qi like a dragon's. He stood up from the medicinal bath.
In front of Chen Jiuyang, he performed a set of boxing techniques, like a dragon entering a tiger's den.
Feng Hanhou laughed heartily, "I am finally healed!"
As he spoke, Feng Hanhou, a man past sixty, shed tears of excitement, "I thought I would never have the chance to advance further in this life. Jiuyang, Master must thank you."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Master, we are family, no need for formalities. With my Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill, you will definitely be able to break through to the Heaven Realm." With his Medical Immortal inheritance, guiding Feng Hanhou to break through to the Heaven Realm in secret was not a problem.
Feng Hanhou nodded, "Regarding the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill, as soon as I break through to the sixth level, I will apply for a royal title. Then, you can sell it under my name, my disciple."
Chen Jiuyang chuckled, "Master, regarding this matter, I already have a way."
Chen Jiuyang recounted his experience of saving Feng Lianhou and his subsequent plans.
"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" Feng Hanhou exclaimed "excellent" three times. "Jiuyang, this is good news for Feng Province. Once your treatment is effective, the Six Doors will surely be drawn in."
Chen Jiuyang said, "Master, I want to ask about the Martial Rankings."
Feng Hanhou asked, "You want to participate in the Martial Rankings competition?"
"Yes, I want to participate in the Martial Rankings."
Feng Hanhou pondered for a moment, "Good disciple, with your talent, you don't need to participate in the Martial Rankings to break through to the Grandmaster of the Earth Realm."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "I want to go out and broaden my horizons."
"Broaden your horizons?" Feng Hanhou said, "Alright! Your Master agrees to take you to the Martial Rankings, but you must at least break through to the late stage of the Profound Realm and open nine acupoints."
Feng Hanhou knew that Chen Jiuyang was not afraid of medicinal poisons, and with sufficient resources, he could quickly advance his cultivation.
Feng Hanhou asked, "Disciple, do you have your own martial cultivation technique yet?"
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "Yes, Master."
"It seems you have many secrets," Feng Hanhou said with a wry smile. "As your Master, I have nothing to teach you. It seems I can only try my best to gather resources for you so that you can break through as soon as possible."
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "Master, there's one more thing. You can take me to see those injured Grandmasters."
Feng Hanhou's eyes lit up.