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"Xuanli, can't you see what kind of state Youlin County is in now? How many monsters and demons are hiding in the gutter? It's uncertain whether they can even survive this crisis, let alone talk about a foundation or long-term stability."

Chen Zhige's laughter abruptly stopped, his expression suddenly turning extremely serious, even somewhat ferocious, as he stared intently into Chen Xuanli's eyes:

"Your strength! Your cultivation! That is our only and greatest source of long-term stability! Only when you become stronger and break through to the Refining Realm can my Chen family stand firm in the storm and even seize greater benefits!"

Otherwise, it's all just a mirage, a castle in the air! If you can't withstand the onslaught when others come knocking, even the most talented alchemists will belong to someone else!

Chen Xuanli's body trembled slightly, the ripples in the depths of his eyes growing stronger. He remained silent, his brows furrowed. After a long while, he slowly uttered a sentence, carrying a hint of compromise:

"This is a matter of great importance. We should discuss it further with Chen Jing and make a decision before taking any action..."

"Discuss? Plan before acting?"

Chen Zhige seemed to be completely enraged. He suddenly pointed a finger at Chen Xuanli, his finger trembling slightly with extreme disappointment and anger.

"Chen Xuanli! You are still so indecisive and soft-hearted! If you had listened to me earlier and allowed me to use the Human Elixir method, you wouldn't have been severely injured and had your path to enlightenment cut off when you were competing with others for opportunities."

Why must we be driven to the brink of despair, with nowhere left to retreat, before being forced to embark on this perilous path?

If you had had enough Nourishing Spirit Pills and Snow Ginseng Jade Marrow Paste to help you solidify your foundation and nourish your soul early on, why would your breakthrough to the Marrow Refining Realm have been so difficult and dangerous, leaving behind so many hidden injuries and hidden dangers?

"A step earlier opens up vast horizons! A step later could lead to an abyss! Don't you understand this principle yet?!"

These words were like the sharpest dagger, piercing into the deepest scars and hidden pains in Chen Xuanli's heart.

The crushing defeat in the struggle for the opportunity, the despair of being seriously injured and dying, the pain of having his path cut off, and the struggle of being forced to acquiesce to and even rely on the elixir were all ruthlessly torn apart by Chen Zhige in an instant.

"you!"

Chen Xuanli's aura surged suddenly, and the pressure of the Marrow Refining Realm spread uncontrollably, causing the air in the alchemy room to freeze and the flame of the oil lamp to flicker wildly.

His eyes flashed like lightning as he glared at Chen Zhige, his gaze filled with icy anger.

However, when he saw the undisguised mockery on Chen Zhige's face, and the trace of madness and obsession in the depths of his eyes, which were also tormented by the past, his rising anger suddenly paused and then began to slowly dissipate.

Indecisiveness...womanly compassion...

Many things, if not decided decisively, will only lead to more trouble.

The crisis is imminent. If we continue to hesitate, we may indeed miss the opportunity and lose everything, just as Zhi Ge said.

Chen Xuanli slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.

When he opened his eyes again, all the hesitation in them had disappeared.

He didn't speak, but simply nodded at Chen Zhige.

Upon seeing this, Chen Zhige revealed a smile that was a mixture of triumph, madness, and anticipation.

He knew that he had finally persuaded his stubborn cousin.

The alchemy room fell silent again, with only the occasional crackling of the burning oil lamp.

……

As dawn broke and a thin mist veiled the quiet courtyard of Tingzhuxuan, the morning light was just beginning to break.

Chen Yue stood shirtless in the courtyard, wearing only a pair of loose cloth trousers. His eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was long and deep as he performed a set of palm techniques.

The palm techniques are not complicated, and are even somewhat ancient and clumsy, but each palm strike carries an indescribable sense of solemnity and weight.

As the arm swung, the muscles and bones resonated, producing a faint crackling sound, as if wind and thunder were rolling and accumulating beneath the skin.

It was the Vajra Palm manual that Gu Yiqiu had obtained, or rather, the version that Chen Yue had personally modified.

That original manual was indeed nine parts true and one part false, with the alterations being extremely subtle, all occurring at several key points related to the explosion of qi and blood.

If it weren't for the panel directly pointing it out, and the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover's keen insight into the circulation of blood and qi in the physical body, as well as the Mind Nourishing Technique's sharp perception of the mind, Chen Yue would have found it extremely difficult to accurately find those few subtle yet fatal errors in the vast array of cultivation manuals.

Once the problem is identified, the correction becomes clear.

Based on his own understanding of power, Chen Yue carefully adjusted and reconstructed the altered methods of circulating energy and the connection of force.

While maintaining its powerful characteristics, it places greater emphasis on the sustainability and controllability of power, as well as its compatibility with one's own physique.

After the modification was completed, the words "[Great Vajra Palm (Modified)]" on the panel quietly changed to "[Great Vajra Palm (Repaired)]".

Although it is unknown how powerful it is compared to the original, for Chen Yue, a powerful palm technique that can be safely practiced is already valuable enough.

As for using source points to further optimize it? He doesn't have any extra source points at the moment, and even if he did, he wouldn't be willing to use them on this palm technique.

"call!"

Chen Yue exhaled and opened his eyes abruptly. He stepped forward with his right foot, twisted his waist, and unleashed his long-awaited right palm in a simple, unadorned strike from a distance.

The palm strike was silent, and no visible force left the body, yet the locust tree, as thick as a bowl, a foot away in front of him, seemed to have been struck hard.

"Whoosh!"

The entire locust tree trembled violently, its lush canopy rustling loudly as countless withered yellow and new green leaves fell to the ground.

On the sturdy tree trunk, a blurry indentation appeared out of nowhere.

This palm strike was already capable of injuring objects from a distance, its power was refined, and its penetrating force was astonishing!

Chen Yue slowly withdrew his palm, his breathing calmed, and glanced at the panel.

[Skill: Mighty Vajra Palm (Mastery) (Minor Completion 73/2877)]

In just a few days, with more than 200 experience points gained each day, this newly acquired palm technique has already reached the minor mastery stage.

Combined with his current terrifying strength, he is already quite threatening.

After a short rest, Chen Yue walked to the half-person-high bronze alchemy furnace in the corner of the courtyard.

He first skillfully lit the furnace and refined a batch of Marrow Cleansing Pills, then lit another furnace and successfully refined Bone Strengthening Pills.

After carefully storing the newly produced pills, Chen Yue stood up and stretched his limbs before preparing to continue cultivating the Haoran Guyuan Jue and Yangxin Jue.

For Chen Yue, life at the Chen residence was so regular it was almost rigid.

Refining pills, practicing martial arts, occasionally studying secret manuals or deducing pill formulas may seem tedious to others, but Chen Yue finds it all very enjoyable as he personally experiences his strength improving day by day.

This sense of security and growth from having one's destiny firmly in one's own hands far surpasses any superficiality or clamor.

"Tap! Tap! Tap!"

A knock on the door broke the tranquility of the courtyard. Chen Yue had just assumed the starting stance of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield when he heard the knock. He slowly withdrew his stance, his aura becoming more concentrated, and walked to the door, opening it.

Two people stood outside the door. The one in front was a middle-aged steward with a plump face from the inner courtyard of the Chen residence, and behind the steward stood Lin Quan.

Upon seeing Chen Yue, the steward's smile widened, and he bowed slightly, saying, "Master Chen, I apologize for disturbing your meditation. Today, Master Zhige had some free time and thought of you and Master Lin, two fellow enthusiasts of alchemy, whom I haven't had a proper conversation with yet."

Master Zhige specifically requested that you two visit his alchemy room to enjoy tea, discuss the Dao, and exchange insights on alchemy. I wonder if Master Chen is currently available?