Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 274 The dragon in the well raises its head. Who took away his inheritance?

[“These three levels are also called the small three levels. After that, there are three levels: refining the fetus, spring thunder, and winding fingers, also called the middle three levels.”]

[“The three minor realms of martial arts are the three great hurdles that martial arts practitioners first encounter. Once they have crossed the realm of refining tendons, practitioners can begin to refine their internal organs, making them increasingly tougher and their bones more refined.”]

[“At that time, the vital energy of heaven and earth was drawn into the body, just like the sun hanging high in the sky, nourishing and refining the body’s qi and blood with the vast vital energy.”]

[“Then, recast the Qian and Kun points of the brain and heart. These two points are the key points of the human body. Once they are refined, it will mark the completion of the fetal refining realm.]

[“The body can emit the sound of ‘tiger roar and leopard howl’, which can drive away evil spirits and demons. This is the state of ‘spring thunder’.”]

[Sima Ting said with a smile: "If one cultivates to the level of Spring Thunder, he will be able to guard a demonic temple."]

[He said with admiration in his tone: "In the past, your father, with only the state of spring thunder, frightened a full-grown blood demon so much that its soul flew away and its liver and gallbladder broke apart and died. Among the martial arts peers of the nine major families, no one could match your style."]

[After hearing this, your eyes became calm as water! ]

[“Above the Spring Thunder is the Finger-Wrapping Realm. Just as the old saying goes: ‘Steel that has been tempered a hundred times becomes as soft as a finger’. People in this realm can easily knead steel with the power of their palms, and can also unlock various magical powers. You will understand this in the future.”]

[Hearing Sima Ting's words about the three minor levels and the three middle realms of martial arts, your eyes became clearer.]

[If you want to break out of Xie Mansion's prison, practicing martial arts is one way. ]

[“Those who can enter the third realm of martial arts are rare among the nine major families. If they can reach the upper third realm, they are even more proud of the martial arts world.”]

[You recall your father. He has reached the ninth realm of the pinnacle of martial arts - Xuandan realm. People in the world respect him as the God of Martial Arts.]

[Your eyes involuntarily turn to the guards behind Sima Ting. Their faces are as cold as frost, their eyes are sharp, and they are as expressionless as the statues enshrined in the temple.]

[However, the aura they exude is so overwhelming that it makes people afraid, like a ferocious tiger devouring people.]

[Sima Ting saw this and said with a smile: "Although these guards are warriors, they are different from others. They are like humans and puppets. This is the mystery of the seventh realm of martial arts."]

[What is the relationship between the seventh realm of martial arts and these personal guards? ]

[You didn't ask any more questions. This governor of Yizhou Dao must be a strong man in the third realm of martial arts.]

Sima Ting continued: "The upper three realms are still out of reach for you. There are very few people in Da Qi who can reach this realm."

[“In terms of Yuanshen and martial arts, my Great Qi should be the best in the world. However, the Great Sui has risen in recent years and is on par with the Great Qi in the martial arts field.”]

[“But in terms of Yuanshen cultivators, they are still weaker than Da Qi, and the reason is that his academy is located in Da Qi.”]

[“In the Sui Dynasty, Taoism was the most respected religion. Although Confucianism was also respected, the Three True Schools were the leader of all schools of thought.”]

[You were slightly startled when you heard this: "Three True Sects?"]

[“That’s right. It originated from Mount Zhongnan, with Lu Chen as its founder, and has been passed down for thousands of years.”]

[Sima Ting looked at the young man in front of him and couldn't help but sigh deeply. ]

[These common senses about the current situation are known to almost everyone in the big clans, but to Xie Guan, they are like a blank, he has no idea at all.]

【Sima Ting was born in the eldest son's family, with a very noble status. His mother was one of the nine great surnames, and was extremely favored. However, fate seemed to be unfair to him. He was weak and sickly since childhood. When he was four years old, he encountered a demonic incident and was bedridden. He caught a cold and had a high fever, which made him unable to walk. He looked for famous doctors and monks, but they could not cure him.】

[From then on, he felt inferior, gave up on himself, had a bad temper, and was unwilling to communicate with others.]

[Until one day, he accidentally opened "Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms" and read Lu Chen's biography. The book recorded that the young guard had a life of ups and downs. When he was young, his talent was not as good as that of an average person, but he was able to hone himself in the cold and bitter mountains for ten years. In the end, he became famous all over the world, but was also suspected by others.]

[Even so, Lu Chen never felt discouraged.]

[Lu Chen wrote when he was young: "Young people's minds should be full of clouds, who would care about sitting in the cold and crying?"]

[Young people should have lofty aspirations. Who would pity you for being alone and sighing? ]

[Sima Ting burst into tears when he read this. His life has just begun. A man should have lofty ambitions and strive to be a hero in the vast sky! ]

[After that, he began to practice walking day after day, and miraculously stood up. Afterwards, he practiced martial arts, and whenever he felt like giving up, he would reread Lu Chen's notes. In this way, he gradually gained a foothold in the Sima family, and eventually became one of the few people in power in the second generation of the Sima family. ]

[Thinking of this, he became more gentle and patient towards the boy who also liked "Lu Shaobao".]

[“The Three True Sect is second only to Confucianism among the sects of cultivation in the world. Its leader is honored as the Heavenly Master, and the Lu family has been regarded as the orthodox family for generations.”]

[“The support of the Three True Sect is indispensable for the Great Sui Dynasty to reach its current status. It is said that this generation of Heavenly Master is a woman. At a young age, she has already led the two branches of Taoism. She is known as the Taoist Child and is truly a rare figure.”]

[You heard this and thought silently in your heart, the Great Sui Dynasty can give the Great Qi Dynasty such a headache now, so its strength should not be underestimated. If the academy is really to be removed, I am afraid that the two countries will be evenly matched and it will be difficult to tell who is better.]

[Just as you were deep in thought, Sima Ting suddenly stood up and disappeared in an instant.]

[Your heart froze, and before you could react, his hand had already gently rested on your shoulder.]

[“Eh!”]

[“He has a strong sense of perception. He found my position when I was moving. This is the ability of a warrior at the third level. He moves like a ghost.”]

【Sima Ting stepped lightly! 】

[“Look?”]

[You slowly lowered your head and saw a shallow shoe print on the bluestone slab, but the slab was still intact without any cracks.]

[“Those who have broken through the three barriers of the martial arts are no longer ordinary people and can be called warriors. In my Great Qi, warriors, in addition to studying, do not kneel when meeting officials and have a respected status. The Great Qi even gives them the honor of re-establishing their citizenship.”]

【“That’s the military record.”】

[When you heard this, you were shocked. This is the power of martial arts.]

[“Of course, it is also to restrain and manage the warriors. If we let these hot-blooded men run rampant, I’m afraid there will be casualties.”]

[Sima Ting saw your agitated expression, thought for a moment, and then said calmly: "Although the Sima family is a big family, they naturally have no shortage of secret manuals on muscle training and induction for martial arts and Yuanshen cultivation. However, Yuanshen cultivation is extremely profound and requires guidance. Otherwise, if you practice on your own, you may get into trouble and become stupid if you are not careful. The same is true for martial arts, but the classics that are circulated today are mostly moderate and peaceful methods, with few unorthodox methods."]

[“Since you have the ambition to learn martial arts, I will have someone send you a few martial arts muscle-strengthening techniques that almost everyone in Da Qi can learn tomorrow. Although these techniques are not secret books, they are moderate and peaceful, and easy to learn. They will definitely be beneficial to your future practice.”]

[“You can choose one of them to practice. Even if you fail to learn martial arts, you can still strengthen your body.”]

[“Only when you truly break through the minor three barriers can you be considered a warrior and face the human limit of your ninetieth birthday. You can rest assured.”]

【Hearing this, Xie Ying couldn't help but reveal a trace of worry on her face: "But, it seems a bit inappropriate to practice martial arts without the permission of the mistress... I'm afraid that Guandi will be punished for this."】

Sima Ting smiled lightly and waved his hand, saying, "Don't worry, this is just a common muscle-refining method in Da Qi. It can be seen everywhere and won't cause any trouble. If anyone in the mansion asks about it, just tell them that it was sent by me, Sima Ting, and Madam Yuan will naturally not say anything."

[Xie Ying was secretly surprised. She didn't expect that a bastard from the Xie family whom she had just met would be so valued by Brother Ting.]

[You know, in Bianjing City, not everyone has the opportunity to encounter even the martial arts. ]

[What's more, Sima Ting took the initiative to help the boy shoulder possible responsibilities, which made her feel even more surprised and grateful. ]

[You have already stood up and said sincerely: "Thank you, General Sima!"] [You did not mention repaying the favor later, but just kept it in mind.]

Sima Ting nodded slightly and sighed, "The road to martial arts does require training from a young age. I have observed that most of the young masters in the Xie Mansion have good roots. I am afraid that they have been nourished by great medicine since birth. Whether it is practicing martial arts or learning the spirit, they have unique advantages."

[Sima Ting looked at you deeply, with a look of concern and reminder in his eyes: "You are weak, if you choose to practice martial arts, I am afraid you will have to work harder than others, spend more time, and cannot slack off at all. The path of a warrior is a hard job full of thorns."]

[You lowered your head and chuckled, "If one day he could find a way to escape, even the bitterness of raw Coptis chinensis would taste sweet."]

[Your words touched Xie Ying who was standing by. She had imagined escaping from Xie's house countless times, even if she was just an ordinary maid in the future, as long as she could leave this place that bound her.]

[Now, having met Sima Ting, she seemed to see hope. ]

[Sima Ting seemed to sense Xie Ying's emotional fluctuations. He silently held the woman's hand and gave her silent comfort.]

[Then, Sima Ting turned to you, with a somewhat inquiring look in his eyes: "Does Master Guan also feel that this Xie Mansion is like a cage?"]

[He knew that in this compound, the mistress didn't need to use all means, she only needed to "avoid suspicion" and the people in the compound would move at the first sign of trouble. A pair of indifferent eyes would be enough to suppress the boy's spirit and force him into a corner, making it difficult for him to gain a foothold.]

【You were silent for a moment and did not answer directly. 】

【Si Ma Ting saw this and did not ask any further questions.】

[You look at the lakeside of Hongjingyuan, your eyes passing through the playful young masters and young ladies and the smiling ladies, but your thoughts drift away.]

[It seems that your mother has never been here since she gave birth to you! ]

[No one in the Xie family has ever looked down upon you and your son.]

[Your father was high up in the sky and never looked at your mother once, while there was a war in the west, your mother prayed for him day and night.]

[When your mother was sick, she would not seek medical treatment, because she knew that the little money in the family had to be saved, and she was worried that you would fall ill when you were young and would not have money to treat it, because no one in this family except your mother cared about your life or death.]

[No one in this Xie Mansion even knows your mother's name.]

[Your mother's name is Feng Rou, she is a very gentle woman who never quarrels with others.]

[When your mother knelt before that man to ask for your admission to school, you have never forgotten the cold eyes that stood there at that time.]

【When a son scolds his mother! 】

[The winter when my mother passed away was unusually cold. One night after her death, everything returned to normal. This is a skill that only soul cultivators have.]

[Mother knew it clearly, but she never mentioned it even when she passed away, because she had already made up her mind to die when she was studying for you.]

【Treating Xie Mansion as a cage?】

【You have never thought about a cage. 】

【I want that man to stop being so high and mighty! 】

[You want the entire Da Qi to know your mother's name. ]

[What you want is for the entire Xie family to apologize to your mother in the mourning hall! ]

[A gentleman repays evil with kindness, how can he repay kindness? ]

[The boy's emotions calmed down in just a moment, and he returned to his original calm self.]

【Sima Ting noticed what Xie Guan was thinking.】

[There is an evil dragon locked in the heart of the gentle and calm boy. 】

[Just now it was like "The dragon in the well raises its head!"]

【at this time!】

[At this time, a large boat that was much more noble than the one Xie Guan had just seen slowly approached the lake. It had no boatman rowing but was crossing the water by itself, attracting the attention of everyone in the courtyard.]

[The middle-aged man standing at the front of the boat was thin and emaciated, wearing a long gown and cloth shoes. He was Xie Hong, the second master of the Xie family.]

【Old Lady Xie was supported by the hand and personally greeted them on the shore, with tears in her eyes. 】

[Mrs. Yuan, who was standing beside the old lady, looked a little uncertain, as if she had mixed feelings about Xie Hong's return.]

[Behind Xie Hong stood a woman wearing a white gauze hat that concealed her face, making it impossible to see her true appearance.]

[What is even more eye-catching is that there is a black donkey standing on the boat with its head held high and its chest puffed out, which looks quite peculiar.]

【When Old Lady Xie saw this, she was secretly surprised. Could it be that Hong'er had found another woman as his wife?】

[After the woman in the bamboo hat came Madam Zhao and Xie Renfeng. Madam Zhao frowned, while Xie Renfeng looked respectful.]

[On Xie Hong's side, the fourth lady of the Second Hospital, Xie Qiyue and Zhang Yuzhi, who had just met Xie Guan.]

[Xie Qiyue is very happy, Zhang Yuzhi seems to be looking around the shore from the boat, looking for something! ]

[The servants by the lake all bowed slightly! ]

[Sima Ting and Xie Ying also stood up to show their respect for Mr. Xie.]

[You dare not be arrogant, and you also stand on the shore and look at the legendary second master of the Xie family. ]

[From a distance, he looks like an ordinary person, but from Sima Ting's attitude, you can tell that Xie Hong, who was famous in Bian Jing back then, is definitely a person of great spiritual practice.]

[You gathered your thoughts and stood on the shore, your eyes occasionally passing by Xie Renfeng standing beside Madam Zhao, thinking secretly in your heart.

[However, the boat suddenly stopped in the middle of the lake! ]

[Everyone is puzzled.]

[You looked up and saw Xie Hong looking down at the lake! ]

[Your eyes are calm, and your heart is thoughtful. ]

~

Xie Hong suddenly stopped the boat.

Look at the water in the lake.

There was a look of disbelief in his eyes, and he murmured to himself:
"Who can take away his inheritance!"

(End of this chapter)