Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 123 Father-in-law Urges Marriage

"Ergou, come on, my parents have prepared a sumptuous dinner at home, let's celebrate properly!"

Zhao Qian couldn't wait to tell his parents and Second Master Zhao this good news.

Ji Cheng's blood transfusion today is a major event, and it just so happens that Cui Sheng has also returned. The two families had already agreed to have dinner at the Zhao residence tonight.

"Brother, Uncle Cui, you go ahead, I'll change my clothes and come right away."

"Okay, okay, then we'll head over first. You'd better hurry!"

"Yes, Er Gou, you're the star of the show today! We've all been waiting for you to arrive!"

"Haha, don't worry, I'll be there soon."

Cui Sheng and Zhao Qian led a group of servants back to the Zhao residence. Along the way, they were full of amazement and praised Ji Cheng as a martial arts genius who was a once-in-a-century talent.

Zhao Qian bluntly stated that even in Zishui City, no martial artist could complete the blood exchange at the Qi and Blood Realm. Er Gou's talent was comparable to that of the geniuses of ancient times!
In the Cui family courtyard, only Zhao Yan and Da Huang remained, waiting for Ji Cheng.

Ji Cheng returned to his room and changed into a new outfit that Zhao Yan had bought for him. It fit him perfectly, and Zhao Yan's eyes crinkled into crescent moons when she saw it.

"How do you feel after the blood transfusion?" Zhao Yan asked curiously.

Ji Cheng thought for a moment and replied, "When I looked inward, I found that the color of the blood in my body had changed from bright red to deep red. The energy contained in each drop of blood was several times that of before. Moreover, when I mobilized the qi and blood in my body, the blood would quickly heat up and become scalding hot."

Blood is the foundation of a martial artist's internal energy.

All the changes in Ji Cheng were brought about by the new blood after the blood transfusion.

It was obvious that the blood concentration after the blood transfusion was completely different from before.

Then, Ji Cheng performed an impromptu set of boxing techniques in the courtyard. He used the Bull Demon Breathing Technique to circulate his qi and blood throughout his body and suddenly threw a punch.

"The strength of five bulls!"

This punch possessed the strength of five oxen, shocking Zhao Yan so much that she covered her mouth with both hands.

Previously, Ji Cheng could only exert the strength of one ox. After breaking through to the peak of Qi and Blood and completing the blood exchange, he was able to exert the strength of five oxen.

Ji Cheng couldn't help but recall Master Niu's explanation of blood transfusion to him. At that time, Master Niu said that after completing the blood transfusion, the strength would increase by about five to ten times, depending on the individual.

Now that he has experienced it firsthand, Ji Cheng feels that ten times is an exaggeration. That situation should refer to the increase in strength between each blood exchange, not including the bonus from practicing the current martial arts system.

Just like how your strength increases tenfold with each breakthrough in a major realm, this is a normal value.

But you are already practicing the current martial arts system. Blood transfusion is just icing on the cake. If your strength increases tenfold on the spot, wouldn't Ji Cheng be able to exert the strength of ten oxen, which is 10,000 jin? How is that possible?

Once the Inner Strength Realm undergoes another blood transfusion, gaining 100,000 jin of strength, and once the Meridian Opening Realm undergoes another blood transfusion, gaining a million jin of strength, the combat power system collapses completely.

In Ji Cheng's understanding, this surge in strength must not be simply a matter of physical power.

Either the blood transfusion and regular martial arts training lead to an overlap, resulting in a less dramatic increase in strength.

He prefers the latter, feeling it makes more sense.

However, his current strength is quite exaggerated.

"With the strength of five oxen, even my elder brother might not be a match for you now!"

Zhao Yan was dumbfounded. She had never seen such a powerful Qi and Blood Realm martial artist before. Who could withstand such a punch?
"Wang!"

Big Yellow was also staring wide-eyed. What a joke! Is this kid really human?

"I'm only at the Qi and Blood Realm, still very weak. How could I possibly be a match for your elder brother? Please don't flatter me to death!"

Ji Cheng smiled at Zhao Yan, wondering where the limit of the Qi and Blood Realm was.
After packing up, Ji Cheng said, "Let's go."

Zhao Yan untied the dog leash, preparing to lead Da Huang back. At this moment, Ji Cheng, intending to tease Da Huang, took the leash from Zhao Yan and said:

"Big Yellow, Uncle Cui's family happens to have a big yellow dog, why don't you breed it with him?"

Zhao Yan covered her mouth, stunned on the spot, wanting to ask what you were doing.

Ji Cheng led Da Huang to Cui Sheng's big yellow dog, patted Da Huang's rump, and said, "Da Huang, come on, go all out, don't be shy!"

"Wow wow wow wow!"

Big Yellow sniffed behind the Cui family's big yellow dog, then barked angrily at Ji Cheng, almost biting him twice.

Big Yellow wanted to curse. "This big yellow dog of the Cui family is also a male dog. Mating my ass!"

Ji Cheng laughed heartily.

Some time ago, when Ji Cheng was with Da Huang in his rooster demon form, Da Huang complained to him.

Da Huang said, "Brother Chicken, you don't know that for the past six months, there's been this idiot named Tu Er Gou who's been eating and drinking for free at Zhao's house, and Zhao Yan has been especially nice to him."

At the time, Da Huang was cursing and saying that he would find a chance to bite him sooner or later.

Now, Ji Cheng is going to show it whether it still dares to call you, Chicken Brother, a stupid idiot.
"Okay, stop making trouble."

Zhao Yan covered her mouth and walked over with a smile.

Soon, the two men and their dog returned to the Zhao residence. Along the way, Ji Cheng and Zhao Yan chatted and laughed, while Da Huang (the dog) felt its presence was somewhat superfluous, almost driving it to depression. Back at the Zhao residence, Ji Cheng noticed that everyone looked at him differently.

Once he reaches the Qi and Blood Realm, he has completed a blood transfusion, and his potential is immeasurable. Who would still dare to regard him as the Tu Er Gou of the past?
Even Zhao Kun couldn't help but take a few more glances at Ji Cheng, wondering to himself, "This kid actually completed a blood exchange at the Qi and Blood Realm? I never would have guessed he had such talent!"

At the banquet, Ji Cheng naturally became the focus of attention, and praise was endless.

He has already completed a blood transfusion and only needs to cultivate his inner strength to the point of mastery before he can join the Demon Forging Sect.

He has already overcome the most difficult part. At this rate of cultivation, it is not a big problem for him to master internal strength before the age of twenty.

Ever since Ji Cheng acquired the title "Thick Chicken Thin Release," his breakthrough speed has slowed down, and he no longer needs to hide his cultivation level. He openly lets people know that he has reached the peak of Qi and Blood.

Eight months of martial arts training to reach the point of perfect Qi and blood circulation is quite fast, but still within the normal range.

He'll simply be called a martial arts genius, which won't arouse much suspicion.

After the banquet ended, Ji Cheng and Cui Sheng both went back.

Master Zhao spoke to Second Master Zhao alone.

The moonlight was bright that night. Master Zhao sat in the courtyard enjoying the cool air, lost in thought.

Master Zhao carried over a chair and sat down next to Second Master Zhao, casually remarking, "I didn't expect Er Gou to have successfully undergone a blood transfusion so quickly."

“He succeeded on his first try, far surpassing Qian’er,” he added.

Master Zhao understood that his elder brother was talking to him. He collected his thoughts and replied, "Yes, I really didn't expect that kid to have such luck."

During the banquet, he had secretly glanced at Ji Cheng several times, wondering why the kid had managed to successfully undergo a blood transfusion so quickly.

Is Zhao Qian really too useless, or is that kid really a martial arts genius?

"That Situ Ying has a good eye. The disciple he took in has good talent. It will be a natural thing for him to join the Demon Forging Sect in the future."

Master Zhao sighed again.

Master Zhao glanced at him and couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what exactly are you trying to say?"

He realized that his older brother's words had a hidden meaning.

Master Zhao chuckled and patted Second Master Zhao on the shoulder. Of course, Second Master Zhao didn't feel anything. Master Zhao said, "Second son, I'm sure you've seen it clearly over the past six months. Yan'er is siding with outsiders and her relationship with Tu Ergou is as good as childhood sweethearts. The two of them are simply a match made in heaven!"

"Hey, don't be so hasty. Look, what I'm saying is that Yan'er isn't young anymore, right? She's seventeen this year. Besides Tu Ergou, where else can you find a more suitable young man?"

Master Zhao comforted Second Master Zhao, telling him not to get emotional and that they should discuss the matter properly.

Everyone in the Zhao family knew about the relationship between Zhao Yan and Tu Ergou, and they all agreed that it was only a matter of time before the two got together.

Now that Tu Ergou has shown amazing martial arts talent, Master Zhao's idea is that we should finalize this marriage as soon as possible, otherwise, once Tu Ergou becomes a disciple of the Demon Forging Sect, we will be considered to be climbing the social ladder.

"It's uncertain whether Er Gou will still be interested in Yan'er after he's seen the outside world and is so capable."

Master Zhao pondered, "I've already figured it out. How could Tu Ergou be a fish in a pond?"

He will leave Wuzhen sooner or later to venture out into the bigger world. If we don't seize the opportunity to arrange his marriage with Yan'er, it might be a lifelong regret for Yan'er if she misses out on him!
Master Zhao's words struck a chord with Second Master Zhao, and he fell silent as he looked at the shadows of the trees in the courtyard.

Although he strongly opposed Zhao Yan and Tu Ergou being together, Master Zhao's analysis was indeed correct. Tu Ergou has great potential now, and if he doesn't seize the opportunity now, he may never be able to hold onto him again.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them. After thinking it over, Master Zhao realized that he should indeed consider Zhao Yan's marriage.

"Brother, we should follow Yan'er's wishes in this matter. If she is willing to be with Tu Ergou, I will naturally give my full support."

"Okay, then I'll talk to Cui Sheng about this tomorrow and see what Tu Ergou thinks."

Master Zhao thought that Tu Ergou would not refuse the marriage proposal.

the next day.

Master Zhao summoned Cui Sheng and asked him to act as matchmaker for Tu Er Gou, to find out if Tu Er Gou had any intention of marrying Zhao Yan.

Upon hearing this, Cui Sheng's eyes lit up, and he naturally gave his full support to the marriage.

He patted his chest, indicating that he would take care of the matter and do his best to bring Er Gou and Zhao Yan together.

Afterwards, Cui Sheng returned to the Cui family and subtly hinted to Ji Cheng that he wanted to arrange a marriage between him and Zhao Yan.

Ji Cheng shuddered upon hearing this. No, is this... is this appropriate?

"Ergou, look, what a wonderful girl Yan'er is! You two get along so well, everyone says you're a match made in heaven. It's rare that the Zhao family doesn't mind your background. As long as you nod your head, your Uncle Cui, as your elder, will prepare betrothal gifts for you and take you to their home to propose marriage. He'll make sure it's a grand affair and won't make you lose face!"

Seeing that Ji Cheng hesitated, Cui Sheng assumed that he was worried about his background.

Ji Cheng felt a chill run down his spine; this question had truly stumped him.

Having spent so much time together, how could he not know Zhao Yan's feelings? He had expected things to come to this point, but he never imagined it would happen so soon, especially since it was Cui Sheng who came to act as matchmaker.

He couldn't help but glance at Cui Sheng. Oh, father-in-law, you've really made my life miserable!

(End of this chapter)