Chapter 308: Spreading Body Tempering

"What?"

Inside Lingjing Pavilion, Xia Zhen's expression was agitated: "You say the people from Danyuan Peak posted what at the entrance of the Medical Department?"

Xia Ziyang's face showed disbelief: "They posted the first three chapters of a body forging technique called the Qihuang Body Forging Art—the Skin Forging Art, Flesh Forging Art, and Bone Forging Art—along with the corresponding medicinal bath formulas for Skin Tempering, Flesh Tempering, and Bone Tempering."

He had never seen any sect, school, or clan casually release a cultivation technique for free like this.

"By the way, Danyuan Peak also released news that after a while they will sell the spirit herbs for Skin Tempering, Flesh Tempering, and Bone Tempering to outsiders, so cultivators in need can go to Danyuan Peak to buy them."

After hearing this, Meng Yuchuan was really speechless about Hua Changxi: "What exactly does Hua Changxi want to do? Didn't last night's upheaval at Guanxing Tower give her enough limelight?"

Xia Zhen ignored Meng Yuchuan's complaints and frowned at Meng Qingyao: "Qihuang Body Forging Art..."

Meng Qingyao understood Xia Zhen's underlying meaning: "Hua Changxi's understanding of the Qihuang Hall is deeper than we imagined. This Qihuang Body Forging Art was definitely obtained by her from the Qihuang Hall."

Xia Zhen was silent for a moment and then said: "Let's go take a look at the entrance of the Medical Department."

As soon as the group left Lingjing Pavilion, they saw the Qihuang Pavilion opposite, with Prince Shou leading and Shen Qianfan following, also walking out quickly with a group of people.

It seemed they were also heading to the entrance of the Medical Department to see the situation.

Xia Zhen composed himself and greeted Prince Shou with a smile: "Prince Shou, let's go together."

Then, the two groups walked together toward the entrance of the Medical Department.

On the way, Xia Ziyang looked at Shen Qianfan: "Just hearing the name Qihuang Body Forging Art, one knows it's related to the Qihuang Hall. Pavilion Master Shen, Hua Changxi released the body forging technique of Qihuang Pavilion—did she inform you beforehand or not?"

Shen Qianfan glanced at Xia Ziyang, knowing clearly that this person was trying to sow discord, and simply responded with silence.

When Meng Yuchuan saw this, he immediately took over the conversation: "Ha, with Hua Changxi's personality of looking down on everyone, it would be strange if she gave advance notice."

"Since Lingjing Pavilion was established, she has never set foot in it. The one time she contacted Lingjing Pavilion, she only sent an apprentice."

As he spoke, Meng Yuchuan looked at Shen Qianfan: "I imagine Hua Changxi looks down on Qihuang Pavilion in the same way."

Shen Qianfan smiled: "Actually, I can understand Hua Changxi quite well."

Xia Ziyang and Meng Yuchuan were both startled.

Shen Qianfan: "In terms of contributions to the Dansheng Hall, the position of Pavilion Master rightfully belongs to Hua Changxi, but now it's me who became Pavilion Master. I really can understand her not accepting me."

After saying this, Shen Qianfan saw both Xia and Meng change color, and he immediately felt relieved.

Whether Qihuang Pavilion or Lingjing Pavilion, he and Meng Qingyao could sit in the Pavilion Master position not because of their own outstanding abilities, but only because of the manipulation of power.

Isn't it only natural that those with real strength and skill don't accept them?

He was utterly sick of this relentless power struggle; he just wanted to delve into medicine and alchemy—why was it so difficult?

Whenever he thought about having to deal with Prince Shou at the Medical Department and then going home to a princess waiting for him to deal with, he wanted to die.

He had become a cultivator, and his medical skills and alchemy were continuously improving, so why was his life even more suffocating than before?

He really envied Hua Changxi, daring to clash head-on with everyone!

The conversation between Shen Qianfan and Xia Ziyang, Meng Yuchuan was also heard by Prince Shou, Xia Zhen, and Meng Qingyao walking ahead, and the expressions of the three fluctuated slightly.

Xia Zhen saw that Meng Qingyao's expression was off and transmitted his voice: "Even in the most chaotic times, people need a certain order. Hua Changxi is a destroyer of order; this is not a sustainable long-term path."

This time Meng Qingyao was not convinced and retorted: "But only by breaking the old order can a new order be rebuilt."

Xia Zhen shook his head: "Of those who walk on the crest of the wave, nine out of ten will disappear into the dust. Whether in action or cultivation, stillness is better than movement."

"Qingyao, the original aspiration is most important. Do not lose the goal you wish to achieve in your heart due to external temptations or pressures."

"Hua Changxi... her path will not be long. Even if she can go far, it will be strewn with thorns."

Soon, the two groups arrived at the entrance of the Medical Department.

At this moment, the entrance was already packed with people, so tightly that not a drop of water could pass.

Prince Shou's face was as dark as water; previously, the imperial family had used their power to pressure the Hua clan to hand over the Qihuang Body Forging Art they controlled. Now that everyone could cultivate it, the imperial family's advantage in this aspect was weakened.

After Xia Zhen examined the technique, he instructed Xia Ziyang: "Copy down the technique and send it back to the clan. Let those in the clan without spiritual roots start cultivating as well."

Now that everyone could cultivate the body forging art, not cultivating would mean being left behind.

Qihuang Hall No. 10.

Gu Jinfan also held a freshly copied copy of the first three chapters of "Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art," his expression complex.

Although limited by the availability of body-tempering spiritual medicines, not all ordinary people without spiritual roots will start body tempering, but the free publication of the body-tempering technique can give ordinary people who wish to practice it the maximum opportunity to cultivate.

In this life, with more human cultivators, who knows if they can turn the tide in the ensuing human-demon wars and the invasion battles by outside cultivators?

Heaven Department.

Huo Yunxiao handed the copied first three chapters of "Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art" to Wei Zhenjie and also informed him that Hua Changxi had posted the body-tempering technique and the body-tempering formula at the entrance of the Medical Department.

After hearing this, Wei Zhenjie said, "Hua Changxi really does... surprise people every time." With that, he had someone summon Hua Dalang.

It was Hua Dalang's first time meeting Wei Zhenjie, and his expression was both excited and uneasy: "This officer pays respects to the Minister."

Wei Zhenjie smiled and told him to sit down. After asking about his situation in the Demon Suppression Army for a while, he steered the conversation to "Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art."

Hua Dalang said, "Minister, my ninth sister only gave the family's Qi Huang Hall the body-tempering art up to the third chapter." That is, Hua Changxi truly had no further techniques.

Wei Zhenjie smiled: "It seems not everyone in your family cultivates the Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art."

Hearing this question from Wei Zhenjie, Hua Dalang understood that he must have already thoroughly investigated the Hua family's situation, so he did not hide anything: "Yes, my younger brothers and sisters and I cultivate a different body-tempering technique."

"Minister, please forgive me, but this officer cannot hand over that body-tempering technique, because when we cultivated it, we all took a Heart Demon Oath."

Huo Yunxiao asked in surprise: "Hua Changxi gave you the technique and still made you take a Heart Demon Oath?"

This remark made Hua Dalang a bit awkward, but he still nodded.

Wei Zhenjie laughed: "Everyone's personal cultivation technique is a secret. This Minister understands. Could you at least tell me the name of that body-tempering technique? Perhaps the Heaven Department has it in its collection too."

Just a name—Hua Dalang did not hide it: "The Nine Revolutions Mystic Art."

After hearing this, Wei Zhenjie's pupils trembled, and he thought to himself, Hua Changxi's fortune was truly too good—no wonder she acted so arrogantly.

As for the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art, he had seen records of it in the Central Sacred Land's library; it could be considered the premier choice among body-tempering techniques.

It was said that this technique was jointly created by the twelve ancient demon gods and was the supreme treasure of the demon race.

Most importantly, the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art was suitable not only for demon cultivation but also for human cultivation.

Where did Hua Changxi get it?

Wei Zhenjie smiled at Hua Dalang: "Cultivating both magic and body arts—no wonder your strength ranks among the top of the centurions. Keep working hard in the future. The Demon Suppression Army needs commanders like you."

Hua Dalang caught the intent of cultivation in Wei Zhenjie's words and was extremely excited: "This officer will not fail the mission."

Wei Zhenjie added: "Starting today, the Demon Suppression Army will begin cultivating the 'Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art.' You will go to the Medical Department's Danyuan Peak to purchase the required body-tempering spiritual medicine ingredients."

Hua Dalang was taken aback and did not immediately agree.

Wei Zhenjie asked: "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Hua Dalang: "No, no problem."

Huo Yunxiao laughed: "When you get to the Medical Department, you can first go to No. 3 Qi Huang Hall to find me. Then I'll go with you. I've already become very familiar with Danyuan Peak."

The Minister's personal disciple was proactively making friendly overtures, so Hua Dalang naturally would not refuse: "Then I'll trouble Hall Master Huo from now on."

Wei Zhenjie immediately wrote a purchase order: "The Heaven Department pre-orders thirty thousand sets of body-tempering medicinal bath packs—ten thousand each for skin tempering, flesh tempering, and bone tempering."

Huo Yunxiao took the order and pulled Hua Dalang away: "Your sister has published the Qi Huang Body-Tempering Art. Soon, people will probably be scrambling to buy body-tempering spiritual medicine packs. We need to get the order in quickly."

By the time the two arrived at Danyuan Peak, they discovered that someone had come even earlier than them.

The powerful noble families, led by the Tang and Gu families, all wanted to pre-order the body-tempering medicine bath packs.

Not only the powerful noble families, but even many small factions had sent people. The Personnel Department staff were already overwhelmed.

Hua Dalang was shocked: "How come so many people are seeking to buy spiritual medicines?"

Huo Yunxiao: "This is nothing. Only after the body-tempering art becomes widespread will the real peak of body-tempering spiritual medicine purchases arrive. At that time, there might even be a situation where medicine is hard to come by."

"Now do you understand why Master, and these people in front of us, came so early to pre-order the body-tempering medicine packs?"

As he spoke, Huo Yunxiao suddenly smiled and looked at Hua Dalang: "If your younger sister had stockpiled medicinal ingredients in advance, she might have made a fortune from this opportunity."

Hua Dalang: "... Ninth sister doesn't have that kind of foresight."

Huo Yunxiao looked at Hua Dalang and began to understand why the Hua siblings were not close—Hua Dalang, as the elder brother, actually knew Hua Changxi less than he, an outsider, did.

"Hua Changxi isn't brainless; she just has few selfish desires. When she publicized the Body Refinement Technique, her purpose wasn't to gain profit."