Chapter 41

Originally, Qin Shuo thought that after using the Burning Blood Secret Technique, he would enter a state of extreme weakness.

But after the daytime battle, he found that the aftereffects of this Burning Blood Secret Technique were not as great as he had imagined.

Having witnessed the Unihorn Silver Wolf burning itself and ultimately turning into a lump of meat paste, Qin Shuo had always maintained a wary attitude toward this Burning Blood Secret Technique.

Therefore, when he was on Wolf Mountain facing the difficulties caused by the Great Elder of the Sky Wolf Gang and others, he had not wanted to use this technique.

If it were not for Luo Tong being overly arrogant today, crippling Zhang Xiong's arm and also injuring Senior Brother Lin Feng, Qin Shuo would not have been furious and dared to use this technique.

Now it seems that although the Burning Blood Secret Technique causes enormous consumption of qi and blood, it is still within his tolerance.

He can clearly feel that the previously refined White Jade Ginseng King, top-grade exotic beast meat, and Silver Wolf Inner Core still have vast medicinal power stored in his body.

Currently released, it is still only a small portion.

When he uses the Burning Blood Secret Technique to quickly consume blood and qi, this portion of medicinal power hidden in his body will quickly surge forth to make up for the deficit.

This is also why, after using the Burning Blood Secret Technique, he feels no discomfort at all.

Especially the remaining medicinal power of the White Jade Ginseng King, which is gentle yet substantial, with an extremely fast blood-producing speed, almost able to match the consumption speed of the Burning Blood Secret Technique.

Therefore, although he fought Luo Tong fiercely, the actual consumption was not great.

This made Qin Shuo involuntarily sigh again at the preciousness and value of the White Jade Ginseng King.

"Although the ginseng king's medicinal effect is strong, it will eventually be exhausted. In the future, this Burning Blood Secret Technique should still be used as little as possible." Qin Shuo muttered to himself.

Those medicinal powers hidden in various parts of his body might be the foundation for his future ascent on the Martial Path.

Now using even a bit means one less bit, so he still needs to use it sparingly and cannot recklessly consume it.

Afterwards, he turned his gaze to the porcelain bottle in his hand, pouring out a white-as-jade pill from it.

"How fragrant!"

As soon as the Peiyuan Pill fell into his palm, Qin Shuo smelled a rich medicinal fragrance.

Instantly, he felt as if he had been bathed in divine light—his mind clear and refreshed, his spirit vibrant.

The energy and spirit consumed by his contemplation of the Fundamental Diagram during the day were replenished by this wisp of medicinal fragrance, bringing his state to its peak.

"What a powerful pill! What pure medicinal power!"

On this Peiyuan Pill, Qin Shuo felt a medicinal power as pure as that of the White Jade Ginseng King, and in some aspects even greater.

Of course, if calculated by total medicinal power, the White Jade Ginseng King might be equivalent to a hundred of these Peiyuan Pills.

From this, one can infer how astonishing the value of that White Jade Ginseng King originally was.

The Peiyuan Pill melts upon entry, quickly turning into a gentle medicinal power that sweeps through the limbs and bones.

Qin Shuo felt as if he were soaking in a steaming hot spring, with all his pores relaxed.

His whole body felt extremely relaxed, spirit and flesh receiving comprehensive nourishment, the fatigue and consumption of the day being made up at this moment.

Even the bodily potential consumed by the Burning Blood Technique was replenished at this moment, and then further elevated by a significant degree.

"No wonder it's the pill that Wei Laotou spent heavily to collect—this medicinal effect is simply too good." Qin Shuo felt delighted in his heart.

Although the Peiyuan Pill did not directly increase his inner strength cultivation, it solidified his Martial Path foundation, allowing his Martial Path potential to improve.

This is something many Rujin Martial Artists long for but cannot obtain.

The refinement of the medicinal power lasted the entire night.

Early the next morning.

When Qin Shuo walked out of his home again, he felt his spirit and energy had risen significantly.

His whole person became more confident and composed, like the rising morning sun, full of life, brimming with vitality and energy.

"Qin Senior Brother, good morning!"

"Qin Senior Brother, good morning!"

……

Upon entering the martial hall, many Outer Court disciples greeted him.

Martial hall rules: disciples who have not entered inner strength must address those who have cultivated inner strength as Senior Brother.

Therefore, although many Outer Court disciples joined the martial hall earlier than Qin Shuo, they still need to respectfully call him Qin Senior Brother.

"Everyone, good morning!"

Upon encountering joyous events, spirits rise; Qin Shuo was also smiling as he greeted everyone.

"Qin Senior Brother, just now Senior Sister Song came to deliver a message, saying you should go directly to the inner court to find the Master upon arrival." A disciple who previously had a good relationship with Qin Shuo smiled and spoke up to remind him.

"Okay, thank you, Zheng Senior Brother." Qin Shuo returned the salute to the youth.

"From now on, you must change your address—you are now the Senior Brother! Hahaha……"

Zheng Senior Brother laughed and teased, and others joined in the laughter.

"Same as before, same as before, everyone is a Senior Brother, hahaha……" Qin Shuo laughed and waved his hand.

The vast majority of people here have a good relationship with him.

Some even gave him pointers on cultivation, so he naturally would not put on airs of Senior Brother before everyone.

Arriving at the inner court, Fourth Senior Brother Liu Xuan and Sixth Senior Brother Chen Shan were already doing morning practice.

While Fifth Senior Sister Song Yan stood in the courtyard, seemingly waiting for him.

"Yo~ Qin Junior Brother, you slacked off today, huh, coming this late!" Chen Shan greeted with a hearty laugh.

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister!"

Qin Shuo also returned the salute with a smile, then his gaze fell on Song Yan, "Senior Sister, does the Master have business with me?"

"Yes, likely to let you temporarily stand in for Second Senior Brother, taking charge of the Outer Court Instructor position." Song Yan lightly nodded.

Qin Shuo noticed that since becoming an inner disciple, this usually aloof Senior Sister Song, when facing him, smiled more than before, no longer as cold as before.

"Me as Outer Court Instructor? Can I handle it?" Qin Shuo was taken aback.

Although Wei Yuan had said when taking him as an inner disciple that once he became an Inner Strength Martial Artist, he would assign him a post, he did not expect it to be as an Instructor.

Isn't this stealing Senior Brother Lin Feng's rice bowl?

Seeing his concern, Song Yan smiled and explained:

"Don't worry, it's only temporary. With your talent, Master won't let you waste time in this position. Once Senior Brother Lin recovers, Master should have another arrangement for you."

"Alright, then I'll go see Master."

Qin Shuo also felt Wei Laotou wouldn't do something like kicking away the ladder after climbing up.

After all, Senior Brother Lin Feng got injured for the martial hall; if this caused him to lose his instructor position, that would be too heartless. No matter what, he would refuse.

But his worry was clearly unnecessary.

As Song Yan said, Wei Yuan arranging him as an instructor was only temporary.

Moreover, according to Wei Laotou, having him serve as instructor was recommended by Senior Brother Lin Feng.

Wei Yuan originally wanted Senior Brother Liu Xuan to serve as outer court instructor.

But Lin Feng thought Qin Shuo's attainment in White Ape Pile and Tiangang Saber Technique was superior to Liu Xuan's, making him more capable of the instructor role.

Furthermore, Qin Shuo had comprehended the saber intent of the first form of Tiangang Saber in just a few hours yesterday.

Wei Yuan also wanted to see if Qin Shuo could pass on what he learned, helping those outer court disciples whose pile gong and saber technique had already reached perfection to early comprehend the White Ape True Intent and charge the pass of inner strength.

When Qin Shuo returned to the outer court and informed everyone that from today onward he would be the outer court instructor, the expressions of all outer court disciples were extremely remarkable.

Especially those senior brothers who had renewed their tuition for several terms, their mouths kept twitching.

That feeling was like your former subordinate suddenly becoming your direct superior one day……

How awkward, so awkward.

But this awkwardness was soon broken.

When Qin Shuo recounted his process of comprehending the White Ape True Intent, combining pile gong movements one by one to the crowd, everyone was stunned.

They had never seen anyone explain their comprehension process of true intent so clearly and distinctly.

Including every movement executed, what they were thinking at the time, the condition of strength circulation, the images appearing in their mind……

Nothing omitted, it was as if he was leading them to re-comprehend the White Ape True Intent once again.

"So detailed! Such a detailed comprehension process, even Senior Brother Lin Feng has never explained it like this."

"With these insights shared, we can better put ourselves in Qin Senior Brother's perspective to feel the true essence of White Ape True Intent."

……

All outer court disciples were very excited, completely forgetting the fact that Qin Shuo was once their junior martial brother and the awkwardness.

At this moment, they all clenched their fists and rubbed their palms, eager to try, wanting to reenact Qin Shuo's initial process of comprehending the White Ape True Intent.

Especially those senior brothers who were only one step away from comprehending the White Ape True Intent and charging the pass of inner strength, at this moment all had focused expressions, began practicing pile standing and boxing on their own, immersed in the mental state Qin Shuo had just described, in order to take that final step.

Om!

Not long after, a senior brother surnamed Zhao suddenly had a sense of lightness arise on his body.

Only to see his steps becoming faster and faster, his body becoming lighter and lighter, until finally, it was as if he were a white ape, every gesture full of spiritual agility.

"Achieved!"

Zhao Yuqing suddenly ceased his practice, joy surging in his eyes.

Then, a flying tackle came up, giving Qin Shuo a big hug, excitedly saying: "Qin Shidi, thank you, I have finally comprehended the White Ape True Intent, hahaha"

The hearty laughter echoed through the outer court, other disciples casting envious glances.

Once the White Ape True Intent is attained, one can prepare to charge the pass of inner strength.

"Still calling Qin Shidi?"

A senior brother disturbed by Zhao Yuqing's demonic laughter, forced to exit the comprehension state, teased.

"Qin Senior Brother, you called wrong, should call Qin Senior Brother, hahaha……"

Zhao Yuqing laughed until he couldn't close his mouth, hurriedly bowed to Qin Shuo to show gratitude.

"Zhao Senior Brother speaks too seriously, I merely shared some insights, Senior Brother having any insight is purely due to deep accumulation and sudden eruption, not much to do with me." Qin Shuo said humbly.

"Hey! Those who achieve teach, from now on you are my Qin Senior Brother, you should call me Zhao Shidi, whoever doesn't accept it, I'll be the first to beat him." Zhao Yuqing patted his chest, speaking very generously.

"Heh! With Qin Senior Brother's strength, one person could beat us all down, why would he need you to strike?"

Another senior brother who had renewed tuition for three terms teased.

The two were old rivals in the outer court, both three-term veterans, knowing each other's roots, their mutual teasing and jabbing was something everyone had already grown accustomed to.

But when he said that, all outer court disciples strangely fell silent.

Everyone couldn't help but recall yesterday Qin Shuo swinging Luo Tong to smash the ground, that violent scene, all couldn't help but twitch the corners of their mouths.

My goodness, I almost forgot this Qin Senior Brother is also a super violent tough guy!

They had all been numbed by his handsome face and kind smile!

Especially when they lowered their heads, seeing those soil pits just filled under their feet, their hearts felt even more chilly,

Some disciples who originally weren't too keen on Qin Shuo serving as instructor, now even more hurriedly recalled, thinking whether today they had shown any disrespect toward Qin Senior Brother?

If this were to be remembered by Qin Senior Brother, one day giving himself a punch, wouldn't he have to fly straight to heaven?

Hmm……that kind of extreme bliss in the Western Paradise!

Zhao Yuqing's breakthrough greatly stimulated the other outer court disciples.

After going through some jokes, everyone also completely accepted Qin Shuo's instructor identity, began to train more diligently in morning practice,.

Even those who were of the same term as Zhao Yuqing, always proclaimed themselves senior brothers, and didn't give new disciples any face, those old oil sticks, are now completely letting down their faces, clinging to Qin Shuo to have him check for gaps and make up deficiencies.

For a whole morning, Qin Shuo immersed himself in the instructor role, until noon meal distribution, only then getting a moment to rest.

"Huh! Teaching cultivation is simply more exhausting than cultivating myself."

Qin Shuo heavily exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, his face rarely showing a trace of mental fatigue.

However, through this teaching method, it did let him deepen his understanding of White Ape Tiangang Saber considerably.

Especially some previously overlooked, vague areas became clearer and more distinct after being taught and shared with others.

This way of teaching and learning seemed to greatly benefit his comprehension of Saber Intent.

In just one morning, his Saber Intent made significant progress.

"Qin Shidi."

As Qin Shuo was immersed in the gains of his morning, a clear and pleasant voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Song Shijie."

Qin Shuo turned around and saw Song Yan, graceful and elegant, standing in the corridor between the inner and outer courtyards, gazing at him with a smiling expression.

"Song Shijie, do you need something?"

Qin Shuo hurried up the steps, greeting with a smile.

"The Master is worried you might struggle with your first time as an Instructor, so he sent me to ask if you need any help."

Song Yan's appearance is not outstanding, but she belongs to the type that grows more appealing the more you look at her.

Especially that heroic spirit unlike ordinary women, which makes her appear poised and graceful while retaining the refinement and gentleness of a lady from a respectable family, very pleasing to the eye.

"Shijie is thoughtful, but for now I can still manage." Qin Shuo said with a smile.

"Mm, being able to manage is good."

Song Yan casually smoothed the hair by her ears, and the gentle grace of a lady from a respectable family was fully revealed at this moment.

"The other disciples are fine; mainly it's those few old oil-slicks from wealthy families. As long as Shidi you can keep them in check, this Instructor position should be secure."

Perhaps worried that Qin Shuo cares about face and would be embarrassed to ask her for help, Song Yan patiently added a few more pointers.

But coincidentally, these words were just heard by Zhao Yuqing and a few others coming out of the Dining Hall.

"Song Shijie, it seems you have a bias against us few!"

Speaking from a distance, Zhao Yuqing laughed and shouted loudly.

Caught red-handed gossiping, even though Song Yan is usually aloof, she couldn't help but stiffen at this moment.

But before she could explain anything, Zhao Yuqing had already strode over and bowed respectfully to Qin Shuo, saying:

"Qin Senior Brother, thanks to your help, I, Zhao Yuqing, have fortunately grasped the true intent, so I have set a table in the Dining Hall; I wonder if you would honor it with your presence?"

"What Senior Brother says, it's all due to his own efforts!"

Qin Shuo waved his hand, not claiming credit.

But then he shifted tone: "However, since Senior Brother Zhao has opened a banquet and set up a table to celebrate, naturally we should enjoy a good drink."

"It's not really a banquet, just a small celebration, hehe."

Zhao Yuqing beamed with smiles, then turned to Song Yan: "I wonder if Shijie Song would grace us with your presence?"

Song Yan hadn't expected to be included, instinctively wanting to refuse, but the words on her lips became: "Okay."