Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 42: Grandmaster Realm
"Hahaha..."
Zhang Yao burst into hearty laughter inside the room, his laughter brimming with joy and exhilaration.
Breaking through stubbornness brings freedom, escaping confinement true leisure!
Achieving Grandmaster in one stroke, the vast world can be traversed at will, even a thousand armies can be regarded as nothing!
The Grandmaster Realm is already the pinnacle for a Martial Artist, the zenith of the human world!
One could say, unless he traps himself in a perilous land or encounters several Grandmasters of the same level attacking him, henceforth there will be no threat to his life!
"Finally ascended to the Grandmaster Realm..."
Zhang Yao’s laughter gradually faded, filled with a sense of reflection.
From the age of fifteen when he arrived here and began arduously practicing the Pillar Technique, it has been exactly fifteen years until he finally became a Martial Arts Grandmaster.
Over the years, he had always been extremely insecure, cautious and reserved until today when he truly felt a sense of carefree freedom.
"No, I must not become complacent."
He regained his composure, instinctively reminding himself.
Refining Martial Arts True Qi is considered stepping into the Grandmaster Realm, but for now, he can only be considered half a Grandmaster.
According to Grandmaster Wang’s recorded insights, after the body generates Martial Arts True Qi, there is a transformational period that lasts a hundred days.
Only after the transformation is complete can one truly be a genuine Grandmaster.
"The body’s transformation can’t be rushed; I can first test the power of Martial Arts True Qi."
With this thought, Zhang Yao quickly put on his clothes and shoes and went to the courtyard.
"Swish!"
He ran in the courtyard, and with True Qi empowering him, his speed was incredibly fast, almost leaving only afterimages.
"Puff!"
He joined his index and middle fingers together, his True Qi surged outward, stabbing toward the loquat tree in the courtyard with a light sound.
Even though his fingertips were still two inches away from the loquat tree, the tree’s bark and trunk were pierced with a small hole, one inch deep.
"This is the release of True Qi, just as recorded by Grandmaster Wang."
Zhang Yao’s face showed a trace of joy.
The power of Martial Arts True Qi is formidable, and it has various mystical properties.
Entering the Grandmaster Realm, every gesture and motion is empowered by True Qi, the so-called "Sword gives rise to a three-inch glow, sabers form four-inch aura," describing the mystery of True Qi.
"With True Qi empowerment, ordinary iron swords and kitchen knives can emit sword glow and saber aura, cutting through iron like mud."
"True Qi reinforced robes are like wearing three layers of heavy armor! True Qi body protection is even more impervious to blades, immune to water and fire, invincible to a thousand arrows!"
Zhang Yao experienced the power of True Qi, revealing a trace of satisfaction.
The True Qi of a Martial Arts Grandmaster can ignore even divine weapons; only True Qi of the same level can break through it, greatly enhancing survivability.
"Boom!"
He picked up a small stone, infused it with True Qi, and tossed it with the "Falling Star Dart" technique, immediately blasting a big hole in the courtyard wall, sending dust flying.
Such power, within a hundred steps, is no less than a strong bow or crossbow; within twenty steps, it is comparable to a heavy crossbow.
Even if faced with a Martial Artist who has achieved Perfection, such power cannot be withstood; a critical hit could end a life in an instant.
"Picking flowers, plucking leaves, all can harm; within ten steps, a person can challenge a nation."
"This is the Martial Arts Grandmaster!"
Zhang Yao took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled, showing a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
Becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster also means it is time to leave.
Opening Ren Shou Hall in Jiangdu was only to spend some stable years while waiting for Martial Arts True Qi to complete nurturing, not genuinely planning to be an ordinary doctor for life.
His lifespan stretches endlessly; life is long, and he does not wish to waste time here.
Moreover, during the hundred-day transformation period after the birth of True Qi, his body will undergo many changes, which he doesn’t want others to notice. Naturally, he needs to find a new place to spend this time.
"Time to leave."
Zhang Yao left the clinic, had his final breakfast at his usual spot, and returned to the clinic to pack things.
The place he had lived for eight years was filled with various memories, and although he felt a bit reluctant, there was little hesitation in his actions.
When A Fu and A Gui arrived and saw Zhang Yao with a packed bag, they were taken aback.
"Master, are you going far away?"
They knew Zhang Yao wasn’t a native of Jiangdu, but he had never left the clinic over the years.
"Yes."
Zhang Yao nodded slightly and said, "But this time, I fear I will not return."
"Ah?!"
A Fu and A Gui were shocked upon hearing this and wanted to say something, but Zhang Yao waved his hand and said:
"I know what you’re about to say, but my mind is made up, so there’s no need to speak."
"I’ll leave this clinic to you, and the land deed and transfer documents are in the box in the bedroom."
"Additionally, the box contains many medical books I’ve collected over the years and two volumes of medical notes I’ve written, which I’m also passing on to you both."
Hearing these words, A Fu and A Gui’s eyes turned red.
"Master, you..."
Everything happened so suddenly that they hadn’t even had time to process it, without any mental preparation.
"Alright."
Zhang Yao patted their shoulders and smiled:
"Rest assured, everything will be fine after I leave, no need to worry."
"Remember to support each other and carry forward the name of Ren Shou Hall, don’t bring shame upon me."
With that said, Zhang Yao turned around and walked out the door, waved his hand, and left without looking back.
A Fu and A Gui stood there, watching his figure merge into the crowd, disappearing from Xinhe Street within moments.
"Master..."
They sat on the chairs, feeling dizzy and as if they were in a dream.
Only after a long while did they regain their senses, exchanging bewildered looks, remembering Zhang Yao’s instructions, and together went to the bedroom in the back courtyard, finding the large box.
Opening the box:
Inside were stacks upon stacks of various books. Apart from the land deed and transfer documents most prominently, there were also several silver ingots, at a glance at least a few hundred taels.
"Master..."
Seeing these items made them finally realize that Zhang Yao had left and would never return, causing their noses to tingle and tears to flow like rain.
...
Within Jiangdu, there was one less Doctor Zhang from Ren Shou Hall.
Many neighbors and patients felt quite unaccustomed to Zhang Yao’s departure, asking around, yet no one knew why he had left.
But even with one less doctor, Jiangdu was still Jiangdu, and those who were unaccustomed would eventually adjust.
Actually, Zhang Yao didn’t go far.
He reached the Jiangdu pier, took a boat down the Ling River, and arrived more than a hundred miles away at Baihe City.
This place serves as the administration center of Baihe County and similarly has no Grandmaster presiding. However, due to the substantial local presence of Cao Bang, which maintains balance with the local Noble Families, it is relatively more stable than Lingjiang City.
After disembarking, Zhang Yao found a local brokerage, rented a courtyard, tidied it up a bit, and moved in the same day.
He will spend his hundred-day transformation period here, crossing the last stretch to truly becoming a Grandmaster.
PS: I didn’t expect the book already to have an Alliance Leader, thanks to ’Zhaohua Xishi,’ thank you to ’Xinruo Jueji,’ and of course, thank you to all who’ve voted for Qingyun and tipped over the past few days. This Chapter serves as an extra for all of you (*^▽^*), Qingyun is terribly slow at writing, so I’ll get back to it, slipping away...
