I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

A breakthrough...

Shi Xiaofeng looked bewildered, somewhat doubting the meaning of life.

The Qi Control Realm is not comparable to the Solidifying Yuan Realm. In the initial stage of a martial artist's journey, one learns the methods of inducing internal energy entry and refining internal energy. Once the Qi Sea is stored to a certain extent, one can naturally enter this realm.

The Qi Control Realm requires the ability to use internal energy at will. Without a solid foundation and skillful control to break through acupoints, it is impossible to easily release and utilize it externally. The difficulty of breaking through this realm is incomparable.

When Shi Xiaofeng broke through to the Qi Control Realm, it was only after years of diligent practice of the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, with guidance from his master, that he was able to successfully break through.

Previously, Gu Yan had suddenly comprehended the Shifting Heaven and Earth Technique, and Shi Xiaofeng had already seen that this young man had amazing comprehension. Therefore, he also expected that it wouldn't be long before the other party comprehended the "Yin-Yang Harmony Technique".

Even so, Shi Xiaofeng originally thought, no matter how fast you comprehend it, cultivation still takes time, right?

Comprehending the essentials of the mental cultivation method is only the first step; there is always a process of circulating the mental cultivation method and accumulating internal energy. Of course, this process can vary depending on the practitioner's aptitude, but Shi Xiaofeng just predicted that Gu Yan would need several days, which he felt was already a significant overestimation.

How long did it actually take this guy?

Before he could finish his sentence, the other party broke through.

Even if it were a broken X, it wouldn't be this fast, right?

Shi Xiaofeng stared wide-eyed at Gu Yan as if he were examining a monster... No, he didn't even look at a real monster like that.

He couldn't help but want to ask, "Why are you so fast?!"

Gu Yan glanced at the potential panel again.

Potential Point: 3777

As expected of an internal energy cultivation method of a higher level, he only added points to it to the "beginner level" and spent more than a thousand potential points... No, some of the potential points should be the extra consumption of breaking through the realm and opening up the acupoints, and cannot be counted as the consumption of the cultivation method alone.

This is even after he has already mastered the first level of the Shifting Universe technique, which has reduced the potential points required to comprehend the "Yin-Yang Harmony Technique." Otherwise, if he were to practice a Qi Control Internal Technique of the same level, the consumption would probably be even higher.

Gu Yan looked up at the dumbfounded Shi Xiaofeng: "Senior, you just said you were waiting for me to break through. What did you want to see me about?"

Shi Xiaofeng: "............"

He looked at Gu Yan, hesitant to speak, then hesitated again, trying to organize his thoughts, but forgot what he wanted to say.

Damn it, it's true what they say, comparisons are odious. There are just some unreasonable geniuses in this world.

He used to cultivate with astonishing speed, and his fellow disciples in the pavilion all looked at him with envy and even jealousy. Only now can he understand their feelings.

Oh, so this is what it feels like to be mediocre.

Gu Yan understood, and so did Shi Xiaofeng.

This was the first time Shi Xiaofeng had experienced the taste of "mediocrity" since he began practicing martial arts.

"Let me catch my breath first," Shi Xiaofeng said, letting out a long sigh. "Let's go have a drink first."

The two left the messy alley and found a restaurant. Shi Xiaofeng strode in and loudly announced, "Waiter, bring us forty catties of wine!"

The waiter didn't act immediately, but stared at the man dressed as a beggar and asked, "Sir, are you looking to open a wine cellar, or perhaps take a bath?"

Forty catties of liquor, can you hear what you're saying?

Gu Yan took out a silver ingot and placed it on the table: "This gentleman said he wants a drink, so just go and get it. Money is no object."

In Qingxi County, if you're short of money, just go to the county government office or any county magistrate's house and steal a couple more ingots. Officials at all levels have plenty of ill-gotten gains, and anyway, their homes will be confiscated after this main storyline is over. As a special envoy of the Demon Suppression Division, Gu Yan can easily pocket a few taels first without any major problems.

The waiter, who only cared about money and not people, immediately changed his attitude after taking the money: "Alright! Our restaurant serves only the finest wines, please come in, sir!"

"No rush, bring me a full jar first," Shi Xiaofeng said.

The waiter quickly agreed.

The two went upstairs and sat down. Sure enough, a short while later, the waiter brought up a whole jar of wine.

Before the waiter could leave, Shi Xiaofeng stood up from his seat, suddenly inverted his head and feet, supported himself with one hand on the ground, and used the other hand to pick up the heavy wine jar, gulping down the wine while still upside down.

It wasn't mealtime, and there were no other customers on the second floor, but the waiter was still stunned by what he saw.

Drinking while upside down, what kind of trick is that?

The waiter had worked in this restaurant for many years and considered himself to have seen all kinds of customers. But today, he had to admit he had never seen anything like it.

Shi Xiaofeng downed two large jars of wine while standing upside down, tossed aside the jars, wiped the remaining wine from the corners of his mouth, laughed heartily, and sat back down in his chair.

He had previously thought that if Gu Yanzhen had a sudden enlightenment on his own, he would drink two jars of wine while standing upside down.

Although he only swore an oath in his heart, and no one else knew it, a true man stands between heaven and earth, and a promise made is a promise kept; how could he go back on his word?

Gu Yan laughed and said, "Your kung fu is indeed excellent, but your alcohol tolerance is also quite low."

"This is nothing!"

Shi Xiaofeng laughed and waved his hand.

"And you, stop calling me 'senior' all the time. I'm only a few years older than you. If you think highly of me, just call me 'big brother'."

Gu Yan rose from his seat, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior has passed on his divine skills to me. According to the rules of the martial world, I should perform the ceremony of formally becoming your disciple. To merely address you as 'elder brother' would be too presumptuous."

"No, no, no, please don't!" Shi Xiaofeng said. "I ate your chicken and drank your wine, but I can't just eat and drink for free. I've seen you slay demons and monsters and work hard for the people these past few days, and I admire you greatly. Passing on your skills to you is like making friends."

If you refuse to call me "elder brother," it must be because you're an official in the Demon Suppression Division, while I'm just a commoner, and you look down on me. If that's truly the case, then I'll have to respectfully address you as "Officer."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan stopped pulling and said obediently, "Big brother!"

Shi Xiaofeng laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder: "Good brother!"

Shi Xiaofeng was born with a pure yang body, naturally immune to beauty. However, he himself was not particularly interested in it, so although others sometimes felt sorry for him, he himself felt quite at ease.

He had three great passions in his life: martial arts, wine, and making friends.

He used to be as close as brothers with everyone in Xuanji Pavilion, and everyone was a friend. But after being unjustly accused of murdering his master, all his former friends turned against him, and each of them wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Shi Xiaofeng sometimes felt utterly alone, with all his relatives and friends turning into enemies, and thought that he might as well just end his life.

But then I thought, my master taught me the ultimate skill of shifting the universe, wouldn't the inheritance be cut off if I died?

Moreover, his mentor died under mysterious circumstances, the great hatred remains unavenged, and the truth is unknown. If his disciple were to die a quick and painless death, leaving no one to avenge his mentor, wouldn't that be unfilial?

That's why he's been escaping pursuit all this time, gritting his teeth and holding on until now.

Unexpectedly, he met Gu Yan in this remote place of Qingxi. He felt that this young man from the Demon Suppression Division was really to his liking, and his talent was even more amazing. You know, geniuses with the ability to move the universe are rare and hard to come by. It is truly the will of heaven that his master's legacy has been found here.

Now, Gu Yan is the first friend he has made since he fled, and also Shi Xiaofeng's only friend now that he has no relatives or friends.

Feeling exhilarated, Shi Xiaofeng's craving for alcohol surged. He immediately picked up a large bowl and downed several more bowls in a row.

"Damn it, we haven't even had a drink while we've been running all this way. We're so bored."

Shi Xiaofeng laughed heartily a few times before continuing to speak to Gu Yan.

"You have mastered the 'Yin-Yang Harmony Technique,' crossed the threshold of Qi control, and have gained considerable experience in the first level of Shifting Heaven and Earth. That's perfect, I will now teach you the second level of Shifting Heaven and Earth."