Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Refreshed Spirit, Cultivation Breakthrough

Han Bingyu was truly a woman built for childbearing.

Yang Chan had a completely different experience. Compared to Xiaoyu’Er, she was far more mature. Her full, heavy breasts were wonderful, quite a treat. Plus, with her Martial Arts Cultivation, her body was naturally much more flexible. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

And that was just from her having grasped Power. If her Cultivation were to rise further, her flexibility would improve even more. After all, External Refining Copper Skin didn’t just increase one’s defensive capabilities; it also enabled the body to execute more formidable techniques.

Yang Chan’s Cultivation had long since surpassed the External Refining realm, so he knew these changes well.

Martial Arts Experts also had incredible stamina. In combat, they could fight for extended periods. The duration would only shorten if they used a Spiritual Power like a Martial Seal, but that would affect their Spirit, not their physical endurance.

Han Bingyu’s Cultivation was no match for Yang Chan’s, but she was still far beyond any ordinary person.

In the morning, at the crack of dawn, Han Bingyu lay beside him, her face etched with exhaustion. Her stamina was, after all, no match for Yang Chan’s.

Yang Chan, however, was the complete opposite, brimming with vigor. Both his Martial Arts Cultivation and his Health Cultivation Technique provided him with significant benefits. He was getting up now to practice the Purple Qi Body Cultivation Skill.

He certainly wasn’t going to miss that wisp of misty Purple Qi that appeared at sunrise.

If the weather was gloomy or rainy, he would sleep in. But on a morning with a sunrise, he would unfailingly practice his Cultivation. This was his secret to longevity, one he wouldn’t share with just anyone.

Seated cross-legged in his cultivation stance, Yang Chan drew the misty Purple Qi into his body and slowly began Refining it, increasing his proficiency with the Purple Qi Body Cultivation Skill.

Once he completed his routine, Yang Chan slowly rose to his feet. Inside the room, a pair of bright, curious eyes watched him. At some point, Han Bingyu had woken from her slumber. Though her face was still tinged with drowsiness, her gaze was fixed on Yang Chan’s every move.

’Thinking about last night... to think I still lost,’ she mused. ’Granted, it was our first time, and my Cultivation is weaker than his, but I still refuse to accept this.’

’Under normal circumstances, I should have held the advantage. I’m going to have to do some research, learn some new techniques to defeat him.’

’This is a path I intend to walk with diligence, like a scholar on a quest for knowledge, I will explore it from top to bottom.’

’I won’t just satisfy myself; I have to satisfy Yang Chan, too. I want him to feel warm, comfortable, and completely content.’

"You’re awake," Yang Chan said. "You have no duties today, so you can rest a while longer. I’m going to practice my forms. If you need anything, just let the Maid outside the door know."

Of course, Yang Chan had noticed her. He had known she was awake from the very moment her breathing changed, but he hadn’t stopped his Cultivation.

The fact that he practiced the Purple Qi Body Cultivation Skill was known to many, so it was no secret.

"That’s not necessary, I can... HISS..."

As Han Bingyu tried to get up, a sharp pain shot through her body, and she nearly collapsed.

Fortunately, Yang Chan moved in a flash to her side, catching her and simultaneously covering her exposed body.

Her current condition was a result of his efforts, so it was only natural for him to take care of her. ’She’s one of my people now,’ he thought. ’And I need her help to handle the trivial matters I can’t be bothered with.’

Their relationship was naturally closer than before, and in his mind, Han Bingyu had become more trustworthy.

"Don’t force it," Yang Chan soothed. "Rest a while longer. Just wait until your body has recovered."

Yang Chan soothed her with a few words. Unlike Xiaoyu’Er, Han Bingyu was clearly more important in his eyes.

An ornament and a capable subordinate were not treated the same.

Seeing this, Han Bingyu no longer insisted. She lay back down to rest and soon fell into a deep sleep, clearly having not gotten enough rest the night before.

After leaving instructions with the Maid at the door, Yang Chan headed for his usual training spot in the courtyard.

Having practiced his Health Cultivation Technique that morning, Yang Chan felt refreshed and clear-headed. He sat cross-legged in the courtyard, appearing to cultivate, but in reality, he was spending his Potential Points.

Last night had not been a suitable time to allocate points for an upgrade; now was the perfect moment.

He allocated his Potential Points as usual, but this time he focused the extra points on his Cultivation. Since he planned to travel to Yun City, he needed to first raise his Cultivation to the stage of the Inner Refining of the Third Lungs and Spleen. He was already on the verge of a breakthrough, and after his recent efforts, it was just a step away.

Yang Chan estimated that after allocating his points today, he would be able to achieve his goal. He calmed his mind and regulated his breathing, gradually entering his optimal state.

He had already reached Tier Three Mastery with his Meditation and Breath Holding Technique, so even if his Inner Refining Cultivation broke through, there would be no disturbance. It had been the same when he broke through to the Second Lungs and Spleen, so he didn’t need to worry about being discovered.

Yang Chan’s aura grew fainter and fainter. Then, he directly spent three Potential Points on the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method. He had gained exactly five Potential Points today, allowing him to use three to boost his Cultivation.

As the three Potential Points were applied, Yang Chan felt the final, untempered part of his Third Lungs and Spleen complete its Tempering in an instant.

His strength, speed, and perception surged once again. The sensation was distinct, just as it had been when he completed the Tempering of his Second Lungs and Spleen, as if his body had undergone a baptism.

Once a person’s Five Viscera and Six Viscera were completely tempered, their breathing and heartbeat would change, becoming much more prolonged. They could go for long periods without breathing, and their heart rate would slow. This slowdown didn’t impede their activity; on the contrary, it made them even more formidable.

For instance, an ordinary person needs to breathe constantly to function, but a practitioner of Martial Arts Cultivation at this stage could go a long time without breathing and not have their movements affected. The most obvious example was underwater; an ordinary person holding their breath for around two minutes was considered impressive, but after Tempering the Five Viscera and Six Viscera, holding one’s breath for an hour underwater would be no problem at all.

This wasn’t the result of any special breath-holding technique, but an ability one naturally gained upon reaching this stage of Cultivation.

And possessing such an ability naturally granted one more opportunities for survival in the face of danger.

Breathing was only one of the improvements. The boosts to strength, perception, and speed were even more evident in combat. Thus, in the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens, the gap between each step was significant.

Under normal combat conditions, the more Lungs and Spleens one had refined, the greater their Combat Power. It was very difficult for them to be killed by someone in a lower Realm.

Of course, this only applied to normal circumstances. If other methods were used, that was another story entirely.

Not every fight was honorable; people would resort to all sorts of dirty tricks.

Things like ambushes, traps, Hidden Weapons, and Poison could all influence the outcome of a battle.

Yang Chan’s focus right now was on increasing his Combat Power. With the Tempering of his Third Lungs and Spleen complete, the Tempering of his Fourth Lungs and Spleen began. He hadn’t made much progress, however, as the effects of the three Potential Points had run their course. But he wasn’t in a hurry.

His Potential Points would refresh again after midnight, anyway.

Yang Chan allocated the remaining two Potential Points according to his original plan.