Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 283 Physical Desire
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Xu Yunfan's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly suppressed the anger rising in his lower abdomen and said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, senior sisters. I appreciate it, but I have important matters to attend to right now, so I'll take my leave first."

Before Qingluan and Shaoyao could speak, he stepped out of the courtyard, carrying the damaged Thunderfire Qilin Hammer, and quickly disappeared into the distance.

Peony said with a hint of regret, "What a pity. If we could get on the good side of this Senior Brother Xu, neither of us would have to go through so much trouble."

Qingluan didn't speak, but just stared blankly in the direction Xu Yunfan had gone, her eyes unblinking.

A chuckle came from the side: "Senior Sister Peony has quite the plan. If I were a woman, I would definitely be throwing myself at Senior Brother Xu. Unlike you two, if it weren't for the sect leader's personal permission, who would dare to let you practice the Nine Revolutions Pushing Palace Hand?"

Peony scolded, "You little rascal, you're not that old, but you talk like an old man."

Seeing the peony's charmingly reproachful expression, Qingsong shuddered and instinctively hunched over.

"Senior sister, I have other matters to attend to. As a disciple of the sect leader, I cannot be away for too long..."

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"Two fairies!"

Xu Yunfan exhaled, the graceful figures of Qingluan and Shaoyao, their every smile and frown still lingering in his mind.

He frowned slightly, formed the "Lin" mudra with one hand in front of his chest, and silently recited the "Supreme Goodness is Like Water" mantra twice, completely extinguishing the emotions that were being conveyed from his body's instincts.

I don't know why they let these two in.

Martial arts training results in a strong physique and vigorous blood and energy, which amplifies the body's various instinctive desires.

After being tempered and refined a thousand times, every drop of blood boils like lava, and the internal organs resonate like thunder and lightning.

Such a powerful physique brings not only strength, but also a hundredfold expansion of the desire for food and sex, the urge to kill, and the will to win. When hungry, it can devour tigers and leopards; when enraged, it can destroy mountains and split seas; even its breath can cause the surrounding air currents to swirl violently.

Without the restraint of martial arts mindset, a martial artist is like a ferocious weapon out of control.

Xu Yunfan had seen many martial artists suffer the backlash of their own martial prowess, becoming slaves to their physical desires and spending their days in brothels, unwilling to move an inch.

Such behavior stems from an inability to control one's strength with one's mind, instead being enslaved by one's physical desires.

The "Lin" mantra suppresses distracting thoughts, while the "Supreme Goodness is Like Water" mantra transforms hardness into gentleness. The "Lin" mantra embodies the profound truth that "fiery fire forges the golden body, and still water cleanses demonic thoughts."

At this moment, although the golden blood energy in his marrow sea was still surging, it was like a dragon entering the abyss, wild but not chaotic.

The Dragon and Tiger Hibernation Technique can further suppress the various desires born from an extremely powerful physique, allowing one to lie in wait and hide one's true nature.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Yunfan had a vague guess that perhaps Bi Yuan thought he was too young and his strength had improved by leaps and bounds, so he secretly promised to send two women over.

It was supposed to be a helping hand, but to put it bluntly, it was to relieve the pressure of various intertwined desires within him.

Xu Yunfan was somewhat amused and exasperated. If it weren't for the Linzi Technique and the attribute panel, his cultivation would have been hindered by the fact that each level of cultivation would not have been properly settled, and his various sexual desires would have run rampant like wild horses.

But in fact, every step he takes now is far more stable than that of 99% of the martial artists of today.

When they arrived at the Guest Hall halfway up Qingwei Mountain and saw their master Zhan Yan again, he was already packing his luggage.

Seeing that Zhan Yan was already packing his things, Xu Yunfan felt anxious and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Master, are you leaving already?" Zhan Yan stopped what he was doing, and when he saw Xu Yunfan, a smile appeared on his face.

"I was waiting for you, kid, otherwise I would have left long ago."

"Why not stay a few more days?"

Zhan Yan patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "Silly boy, I've taken care of things at the Dao Sect. I've landed a big order, enough to keep Tiangong Cave from worrying about food and clothing for ten years."

A look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. "Your cultivation in the Dao Sect is actually a blessing for the Heavenly Craft Cave. With a true disciple of the Marrow Cleansing Realm like you in charge, once this matter gets out, even the Xuanzhen Sect won't dare to touch the Heavenly Craft Cave in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunfan's tense expression eased slightly, but he was still somewhat reluctant: "But this disciple has only just joined the Dao Sect and has not yet fulfilled his filial duties..."

Zhan Yan laughed and interrupted, "The path of martial arts is long, and the bond between us as master and disciple cannot be established overnight. Sect Master Bi Yuan has treated you well, and the 'Twelve Secret Techniques of Golden Gate and Jade Lock' is an unparalleled secret. The divine skills and unique arts of the Dao Sect are all-encompassing. Just focus on your cultivation."

As he spoke, he pointed to the Tongxuan Token on the table, "With this, you can return to the Heavenly Craft Cave to visit at any time. Are you afraid that your master will run away?"

Seeing that his master was determined to leave, Xu Yunfan said no more and solemnly clasped his hands in a salute: "Disciple will certainly live up to Master's expectations."

Zhan Yan nodded in satisfaction, and before leaving, he lowered his voice and said, "The Dao Sect is a deep and treacherous place. Although you are valued by Bi Yuan, you should not easily venture into places like the Nine Locks Heart-Questioning Array and the Burial Sword Abyss. The larger the sect, the more intertwined the various forces become, and there are many small groups. You must be careful with your words and actions."

He glanced at the faint figure of the Taoist boy outside the hall, "If you encounter any difficulties, you can use the pretext of forging to send a message to the Heavenly Craft Cave. Our 'Thousand Machine Secret Code' cannot be deciphered by others. Even if I am willing to risk my life, I will come to help you!"

Xu Yunfan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded emphatically.

Xu Yunfan escorted Zhan Yan all the way to the mountain gate, until his master's figure disappeared at the end of the cloud sea plank road, where four Daoist masters were ordered to escort Zhan Yan back to Tiangong Cave.

He rubbed the dragon-shaped opening on his back, lingering for a long time. The Thunderfire Qilin Hammer had been severely damaged and had already been taken away by Zhan Yan to see if it could be repaired.

After a long while, Xu Yunfan slowly turned around, preparing to go to the Langhuan Book Tower to find a mace technique, when he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

As Xu Yunfan turned around, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

On the blue stone steps ahead, a tall man dressed in a blue robe with cloud patterns stood with his hands behind his back. The mountain wind blew the hem of his robe, revealing an ancient long sword hanging at his waist.

This man had sword-like eyebrows that slanted upwards to his temples, eyes as clear and bright as cold stars, a nose as straight as a hanging gall, and lips with a cold and stern expression. His whole being was like a sharp sword with its blade hidden, which, though not yet drawn, already exuded a captivating aura.

His aura was deep and still, and his internal organs functioned like the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers with each breath. He had clearly cultivated the Marrow Cleansing Realm to its peak, and his golden marrow and mercury syrup had almost solidified. He was only one step away from stepping into the Organ Refining Realm.

Even more astonishingly, the fallen leaves within a three-zhang radius of where he stood moved without wind, spiraling around him. This was a strange phenomenon that occurred when one had cultivated the "Seventh Secret to Open the Heavenly Gate within the Body" of the Twelve Secrets of the Golden Gate and Jade Lock.

Xu Yunfan raised his eyebrows slightly, and the dragon scale armor quietly tightened.

This person is none other than Chu Cangming, the first true disciple of Bi Yuan, the sect leader of the Dao Sect. Known as "Qingxiao Sword Soul," he once used his peak Marrow Cleansing Realm cultivation to sever the Xuan Tie Heavy Cudgel of the Elder of the Amitabha Temple in the Refining Organs Realm during a martial arts competition among various sects, thus becoming famous throughout the world.

Seeing the dark golden hue of the dragon scales beneath Xu Yunfan's robes reflecting the sunlight, his eyes flickered slightly, then a smile appeared on his face.

"Xu Yunfan, Junior Brother Xu?"

(More to come later, typing away)
(End of this chapter)