A Blood-Moving Realm has arrived in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

In the latter half of the night, Zhang Huai could no longer stay awake and fell into a deep sleep.

When he groggily woke up, sunlight was already streaming into the room through the cracks in the stone window.

Yang Guo was squatting by the stove, carefully stirring the firewood. A rough pottery medicine pot was placed on the fire, and the aroma of medicine mixed with the fresh scent of herbs and trees wafted through the stone house.

Little Dragon Girl sat on a stone bench to the side, closing her eyes and regulating her breathing, her breath becoming long and deep.

Zhang Huai rubbed his sleepy eyes, wondering: Why do these two get up so early every day?

Little did he know that his snoring was deafening, making it impossible for either of them to fall asleep. So they got up early to brew medicine and regulate their breathing – he was truly forced to turn on by the snoring.

Upon seeing Zhang Huai awake, Yang Guo immediately waved with a smile, his voice full of excitement: "Good morning, Brother Zhang! You're finally awake! Come over here!"

"What's wrong?" Zhang Huai's voice was still a little hoarse.

"The medicine is almost ready, we're just waiting for you."

Zhang Huai looked bewildered, scratched his head, and asked, "What are you waiting for me to do?"

"Draw blood!"

Yang Guo spoke with an air of righteous indignation, though a hint of guilt lurked in his eyes. His gaze unconsciously drifted towards Xiaolongnu before quickly returning to its original direction.

"No way? Yesterday you were saying you felt sorry for my brother, and today you're going to take the initiative to operate on me?"

"Oh my, Brother Huai, your blood is truly amazing! In just one night, Aunt's external wounds have healed by more than half! You're practically a walking miracle cure!"

"Hmm?" Zhang Huai also became interested, not expecting his blood to have such a good effect. He perked up and said, "Let me see."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolongnu slowly opened her eyes from her meditation. She gently rolled up her sleeves, revealing a section of her fair and smooth arm, her skin as delicate as mutton fat jade.

The deep sword wound from yesterday, which exposed the bone, has now scabbed over, leaving only a few faint red marks that are almost invisible in the skin.

"What are you waiting for! Bleed! As much as you want!"

Without saying a word, Zhang Huai picked up the sharpened knife by the stove and gently made a cut on the old wound that had healed yesterday.

Wound: You're so high and mighty, so amazing.

Bright red blood gushed out, dripping from the palm into the medicine pot.

The moment the blood dripped into the soup, the originally dark brown medicinal soup instantly shimmered with a warm golden light, and a refreshing and unique fragrance wafted over, instantly making one feel refreshed.

Yang Guo solemnly clasped his hands in thanks to Zhang Huai and said, "Thank you, elder brother!"

Little Dragon Girl also looked up and nodded slightly in thanks. Though she didn't say anything, her sincerity was more profound than a thousand words.

Yang Guo poured out the medicinal soup and handed it to Xiaolongnu, then turned to Zhang Huai and said gratefully:

"Brother Huai, once we conquer the Quanzhen Sect, we must visit their treasure vault."

The Quanzhen Sect is a large and powerful sect, established for over a century. Many of its disciples are skilled in body cultivation. Their treasury must contain rare and precious materials that can help you with your second body cultivation session; you definitely won't lose out.

"Haha, good! We'll get our revenge on the Quanzhen Sect for all the grievances we've suffered these past few days! A blood debt must be repaid in blood, and we'll pay double!"

Yang Guo prepared to teach Xiaolongnu health-preserving exercises during the remaining time.

This technique is naturally adept at gently nourishing qi, clearing meridians, and repairing hidden injuries, making it perfect for Xiaolongnu, whose meridians are damaged and whose internal energy is unstable at this moment.

Before leaving, Master Lü specifically instructed that the two of them could decide for themselves to pass on the three peerless martial arts techniques. Therefore, it was not inappropriate for Yang Guo to teach his aunt, and Zhang Huai had no objection to it.

Yang Guo helped Xiaolongnu sit down on the stone bench, straightened her skirt, cleared his throat, and said gently:

"Aunt, the health-preserving and guiding techniques left by Elder Lü can nourish qi and blood, and regulate the meridians. They are extremely beneficial for repairing hidden injuries. I will teach you now."

Although this guiding technique is somewhat obscure, emphasizing the coordination of breathing and movement, Yang Guo, with his intelligence and talent, mastered its essence in just a few days.

He stood before Xiaolongnu, his posture upright, slowly demonstrating each move with gentle and graceful movements, yet subtly incorporating breathing techniques.

Raising her hand was like embracing the clouds, bending her knees was like stepping on the moon, and turning her waist was like swaying a willow. Every movement was fluid and graceful, as if she had become one with the mountains, the wind, the forest, and the water.

Little Dragon Girl was also exceptionally perceptive; after watching it only twice, she memorized all the moves and breathing rhythms.

Following Yang Guo's example, she slowly raised her hands, lowered her shoulders, and began to breathe. Her figure was already graceful and otherworldly, but when she practiced the guiding technique, she was like a fairy dancing gracefully under the moon, her clothes fluttering lightly, her beauty beyond words. The sunlight shone on her body, making her shine brightly.

Zhang Huai watched with great interest, but also felt a sense of melancholy in his heart.

He also knows this guiding technique, but unfortunately, he has misplaced his talent points. To learn this guiding technique, he can only slowly wait for the right time.

It's truly a case of overwhelming talent; the gap between people is even greater than the gap between a person and a dog.

As Xiaolongnu practiced, her heart was filled with astonishment; this technique was truly miraculous.

The guiding technique was originally meant to guide internal energy along the meridians. However, when she practiced it, she discovered that its meridian pathways were quite similar to those of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, like a key that unlocked a new channel for the flow of internal energy.

With a thought, she secretly began to circulate the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.

In an instant, he felt the speed at which his internal energy surged suddenly increase, several times faster than usual, and his meridians seemed to be widened, making him feel extremely comfortable.

She quickly finished her practice and whispered her discovery to Yang Guo and Zhang Huai, her voice filled with a surprise she had never felt before.

Yang Guo was startled upon hearing this: "Aunt, you are truly skilled and daring. I actually realized long ago that the Guiding Technique and the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra have similar meridians, but I was afraid that the techniques would clash, so I dared not practice them together rashly."

After saying that, he immediately tried it as instructed, simultaneously activating both techniques.

As expected, the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra's internal energy circulated several times faster. The two complemented each other, and the body-strengthening and restorative effects of the guiding technique also increased dramatically. Yang Guo could clearly feel that his body had become more resilient under the nourishment of the internal energy.

Yang Guo pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes:

"If that's true, wouldn't training on the Ice Bed increase internal energy and heal injuries several times over?"

Little Dragon Girl nodded gently, her voice clear and cold: "It should be possible. The Ice Bed was originally made to complement the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, which can draw cold energy into the body and temper the meridians."

Zhang Huai stood aside, listening with a vague understanding. In his understanding, it meant that the buffs had been stacked to the maximum.

"Then why don't we go back to the Ancient Tomb right away and try out the effects of the Ice Bed!" Yang Guo's eyes were full of excitement, and his tone became a little lighter.

Little Dragon Girl nodded: "It's worth a try."

Yang Guo turned to look at Zhang Huai, his gaze fervent:

"Brother Huai, would you like to come back to the ancient tomb with us? The Tomb of the Living Dead has ingenious mechanisms and is a hidden world you've never seen before."

Zhang Huai was naturally happy to agree. He had long been curious about the legendary Tomb of the Living Dead and wanted to explore it for a long time.

He remembered that the ancient tomb had long been sealed off by the Dragon-Slaying Stone, and the only way back was through an underground river. But he was a complete landlubber, unable to swim, and immediately told Yang Guo about his predicament.

Yang Guo was taken aback upon hearing this, then slapped his forehead and laughed:

"Don't worry, Brother Huai. Although this underground river is long, the current is gentle and not turbulent, with no rapids or dangerous shoals. When the time comes, take a thick rope, tie one end around your waist and the other end to me. You just need to hold your breath and follow me, making sure your feet are firmly planted on the stones at the bottom of the river. You'll be fine."

Zhang Huai was overjoyed and immediately slapped his thigh: "Great! Double binding ensures safe passage. Let's not delay, let's set off now! The sooner we get there, the better, so we can recover from our injuries and settle scores with the Quanzhen Sect!"

The three of them immediately packed their belongings.

Yang Guo hung his longsword at his waist, Xiaolongnu took her own Suxin Sword, and Zhang Huai carried his black iron rod on his back.

The dry rations were carefully packed into a sealed stone jar to prevent them from getting wet, and a thick, sturdy, and durable hemp rope, about the thickness of a wrist, was found and wrapped around the waist.

After everything was settled, Zhang Huai followed Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu, pushed open the wooden door of the stone house, and followed the path in his memory to the depths of the dense forest behind Zhongnan Mountain.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated in the forest, and the grass and trees were covered with dew. The three figures quickly disappeared into the lush woods.