Chapter 913 - 879: Stray Dogs Fighting Over Food

Cao Xinwei was momentarily stunned. He was naturally suspicious, and with Xu Chunliang saying this, he also felt that things had gone too smoothly this time. Moreover, Xu Chunliang seemed to have shown little resistance from beginning to end, which was unexpected. Could it be that he was seeking death?

Xu Chunliang asked, "Have you managed to absorb even a tiny bit of the Profound Yin Qi from my body?"

Cao Xinwei became even more perplexed. Indeed, he had been absorbing it for quite a while, yet he hadn’t absorbed any Profound Yin Qi from Xu Chunliang. This didn’t make sense. Clearly, he had absorbed Xu Chunliang’s Inner Strength. Last time, he absorbed about two-thirds, and this time a third, almost draining Xu Chunliang completely.

Xu Chunliang said, "Have you ever considered that what you absorbed was exactly what I wanted you to absorb?"

By this time, Cao Xinwei had absorbed all the Inner Strength Xu Chunliang had cultivated since his rebirth. Earlier, Xiahou Mulan’s Profound Yin Qi had already sparked Xu Chunliang’s Innate Power. If Xu Chunliang’s meridians were likened to a river, the Inner Strength that once flowed in the river was acquired through arduous postnatal cultivation. Although it was hard-won, during the transition to the Innate Realm, this postnatal power became an obstacle. Instead of laboriously changing the nature of postnatal power, it was better to destroy and then rebuild.

Cao Xinwei had absorbed all the Inner Strength that Xu Chunliang cultivated postnatally, effectively clearing the river, which actually helped Xu Chunliang complete the Bone Marrow Cleansing.

Even the traditional concept of Bone Marrow Cleansing couldn’t achieve such a rebirth. Cao Xinwei absorbed Xu Chunliang’s postnatal power, and Xu Chunliang’s awakened Innate Power continuously replenished the emptiness in his meridians. It was a complete replacement, a true recreation of Innate Power.

It was normal for Cao Xinwei not to sense the Profound Yin Qi from Xu Chunliang, because Xu Chunliang had already completely assimilated Xiahou Mulan’s Profound Yin Qi.

Cao Xinwei thought again, whatever this person is planning, I don’t care. Regardless of whether there is Profound Yin Qi within you, I will drain you dry today. What he said was just to disturb my mind. According to his calculation, there wasn’t much Inner Strength left in Xu Chunliang. Once Xu Chunliang’s Inner Strength was drained, this fellow would have no further value.

Today he must tear this brat to pieces to vent the anger in his heart. Damn it, I’m going to cut off the tool you used to destroy Xiahou Mulan’s Profound Yin Physique.

Cao Xinwei’s inner breath crazily circulated, as his opened Lao Gong acupoint frantically absorbed Xu Chunliang’s dwindling Inner Strength.

Suddenly, he felt something strange. A cool inner breath flowed into his body. Cao Xinwei was ecstatic, could this be the Profound Yin Qi? But before he could fully savor the feeling, the Lao Gong acupoint seemed to close, unable to absorb any more Inner Strength.

Cao Xinwei stared at Xu Chunliang in disbelief. No, if Xu Chunliang’s Inner Strength was completely absorbed, he should be limp as mud, pale-faced, languished, barely breathing. How did this fellow look so energetic, radiant, and even more spirited than before?

Xu Chunliang gently opened his hands and said with a smile, "Your skill is indeed powerful, but it’s a pity you are too greedy."

This surprised Cao Xinwei greatly. Although the inner breath within his body was still crazily circulating, the suction was at its strongest. How did Xu Chunliang escape his control? At this moment, that cool inner breath had already entered his Dantian.

Xu Chunliang said, "Your technique probably originates from Beiming Divine Skill and Star Attraction Technique. But do you know why such a powerful technique isn’t continued by anyone anymore? Because even though this technique can rapidly enhance Inner Strength in a short time, it requires a lifetime to restrain the alien True Qi absorbed. Most cultivators end up going astray, which is why someone came up with a method to neutralize the Profound Yin Physique."

Cao Xinwei stood there bewildered. Who exactly was this person? How did he understand his Whale Swallowing Technique so thoroughly?

Xu Chunliang said, "The true use of the Profound Yin Physique is to stimulate Innate Power, using one’s own Innate Power to suppress the external postnatal power within."

At this moment, Cao Xinwei felt a coolness at his Dantian, caused by the absorption of Xu Chunliang’s inner breath, and this coolness soon turned into a feeling of emptiness, drawing the True Qi within him towards the void.

Xu Chunliang no longer paid attention to him and walked towards Xiahou Mulan.

Cao Xinwei saw Xu Chunliang ignoring him and stepped forward to try to stop him.

Xu Chunliang raised his hand and slapped him. Xu Chunliang’s movement was not fast, nor was the force strong. Cao Xinwei believed he could completely dodge it, but when he attempted to evade, he found it extremely difficult, and the slap landed solidly on his face.

Cao Xinwei’s old face turned bright red: "You..." A warrior can be killed but not humiliated. Xu Chunliang actually humiliated him in such a crude manner, and what was more frustrating was that he couldn’t dodge such a simple slap.

Xu Chunliang sighed and said, "I have long advised you not to bring shame upon yourself, but you just wouldn’t listen."

Cao Xinwei gritted his teeth and said, "I must tear you to pieces..." At this point, even speaking was labored.

Xu Chunliang said, "I forgot to tell you, if you can stimulate your Innate Power, indeed there is a possibility to suppress external postnatal power. But if you mistakenly absorb someone else’s Innate Power, all the alien True Qi will converge towards this Innate Power. Do you know the consequence of that?"

Cao Xinwei looked at Xu Chunliang, not really understanding.

Xu Chunliang said, "You don’t look too clever, and surely wouldn’t understand without an example. Let me give you one: What happens when you throw a meat bone into a pack of wild dogs?"

Throw a bone into a pack of wild dogs, and they’ll certainly swarm over it, each fighting to swallow the bone, even if it means killing each other in the process.

Cao Xinwei shivered at the thought of such a scene. No wonder he couldn’t move his True Qi freely anymore, no wonder he couldn’t dodge Xu Chunliang’s slap earlier. It’s because there’s a bone inside him now, and this Innate Power undoubtedly came from Xu Chunliang.

How could this rascal have reached the Innate Realm at his young age? Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Cao Xinwei tried to circulate his Inner Strength, but the pain in his Dantian was like being cut with a knife. The alien True Qi inside him clashed violently, making him clutch his stomach as cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

Xu Chunliang gently patted his old face with the back of his hand and said, "Move aside."

Cao Xinwei had given up on retaliating and watched helplessly as Xu Chunliang helped Xiahou Mulan up against the wall, who wiped the bloodstain from the corner of her lips, picked up a short knife from the ground, and walked slowly toward Cao Xinwei.

Xu Chunliang grabbed her wrist gently and said, "If you kill him now, you’ll be giving him relief."

Cao Xinwei’s face was distorted with pain as he howled, "Kill me! I killed your parents. I impersonated your father and took over your home. Why won’t you kill me... "

Xu Chunliang stopped Xiahou Mulan from killing Cao Xinwei, not only because killing him now would give him relief, but also because Cao Xinwei did raise Xiahou Mulan. It’s impossible not to have any feelings at all. If Xiahou Mulan killed him, she might be left with a shadow that could last a lifetime.

Cao Xinwei struggled to lunge at Xiahou Mulan, but Xu Chunliang kicked him to the ground.

Cao Xinwei, once full of Inner Strength, now couldn’t even get up from the ground.

Xiahou Mulan initially wanted to kill him herself, but seeing Cao Xinwei’s miserable state now, she felt that killing him was meaningless.

The alien True Qi in Cao Xinwei’s body began to fight wildly. The bit of Innate Power that Xu Chunliang had infused was the last straw that broke the camel’s back. Cao Xinwei had to admit that Xu Chunliang’s metaphor was extremely apt, as he had already fallen into a state of instability.

Cao Xinwei’s seven orifices bled, and he looked terrifying.

Xiahou Mulan felt some sympathy seeing his current state and whispered, "Perhaps we should give him a quick end."

Xu Chunliang shook his head and said, "I don’t want to be labeled a murderer."

Cao Xinwei rolled and struggled on the ground, howling, "Xu Chunliang, you’ll get your comeuppance..."

Xu Chunliang said, "Facing death, you still dare to curse me? How about this, tell me where you acquired your evil technique, and if you’re sincere, I might give you a quick death."

Cao Xinwei got up from the ground and rushed toward Xu Chunliang. With the Spiritual Snake Eight Steps, Xu Chunliang evaded him. Cao Xinwei couldn’t stop, slamming his head into the stone wall, bleeding horribly. He clutched his head and screamed, "Your end is near, your end is near... He won’t let you go... He won’t..."

Cao Xinwei’s breath weakened and soon ceased. He lay unmoving on the ground.

Xu Chunliang kicked his body. Cao Xinwei had no reaction. After checking, he found that Cao Xinwei’s pulse and breath had vanished; the alien True Qi clashed inside, bursting his Dantian and shattering his meridians, leading to death. Xu Chunliang worried he might be faking death, so he shattered Cao Xinwei’s heart and brain with Inner Strength to ensure he wouldn’t resurrect; all done very discreetly.

Xiahou Mulan had always seen Cao Xinwei as her father, and discovering he was the one who killed her parents left her without any comfort, only an indescribable sorrow.

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s strange, how did he impersonate your father and deceive everyone around?"

Xiahou Mulan shook her head, unsure herself. The two entered the secret chamber where Cao Xinwei had been cultivating for years. This was Xiahou Mulan’s first time inside. There was a metal cabinet. Xu Chunliang broke the lock with a rock, opened the cabinet, and found a "Thousand Muscle Transformations" book inside. Xu Chunliang flipped through it; it was an ancient text on disguise techniques, capable of altering facial contours with Inner Strength, even making some changes to body shape.

Cao Xinwei must have simulated Xiahou Zun’s appearance by altering his facial muscle lines. There were no other secret manuals inside the cabinet, but plenty of jars and containers with medicine.

Xu Chunliang recalled his appointment with Hua Zhuyue. If he hadn’t contacted Hua Zhuyue within six hours, Hua Zhuyue would gather forces to come for him. Now, there were only ten minutes left until their agreed time.

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