Chapter 94: Confucian Sage Association Gathers Again

Ye Xiuxiu turned her head to look at Chen Gong Dong,

She lightly patted his shoulder and said soothingly:

"Left Protector, don't rush."

"I, this Sage, have gone out this time to further clarify the fundamental cultivation purpose of our Confucian Sage Association,"

"to ensure everyone's cultivation path proceeds smoothly. Now that you have already embarked on the cultivation road, how is your cultivation?"

Chen Gong Dong hurriedly nodded and replied, "Sister Xiuxiu, rest assured."

"Although it has only been a short half year so far, my cultivation has already successfully advanced to the second layer of the Qi Refining Stage."

"In my view, give me another half year, breaking through to the fourth layer of the Qi Refining Stage will certainly not be a problem!"

"Then, I will spare no effort to help Sister Xiuxiu suppress all those future enemies!"

Having said that, he clenched his fists tightly, his gaze unshakably firm.

Ye Xiuxiu gave a slight nod, indicating approval:

"Hmm, not bad, not bad. The fourth layer of the Qi Refining Stage—such progress is already rare."

"Although there is still a gap compared to this Sage, reaching this realm is already quite outstanding."

However, Chen Gong Dong was taken aback by those words, silently muttering to himself, "Just how strong is Sister Xiuxiu? She's so full of confidence..."

So, he mustered courage and asked, "Sister Xiuxiu, may I know how strong you are now?"

His words were full of curiosity.

Ye Xiuxiu's mouth corner lifted slightly,

revealing an unfathomably mysterious smile, she said softly, "Let's not discuss this for now; when we meet next,"

"I will definitely give you all a big surprise."

She paused briefly, then continued:

"Since we claim to be Confucian Sages, our strength must naturally live up to that title."

"Now our Confucian Sage Association has completely finished studying the theories of the Sage's words."

"Next comes the actual cultivation stage,"

"Let me tell you where the foundation of cultivation lies."

"The so‑called foundation is to combine the Confucian Way with other cultivation methods, practicing them together to achieve results."

Upon hearing this, Chen Gong Dong couldn't help but furrow his brows, his face full of doubt, and asked, "Cultivate together? How can that be balanced? Can such cultivation truly become powerful?"

Facing Chen Gong Dong's rapid‑fire questions,

Ye Xiuxiu calmly waved her hand, answering with full confidence:

"Consider it done!"

"As long as you follow my method, the results will be twice the effort with half the work."

Immediately after, she lowered her voice, leaning close to Chen Gong Dong's ear and whispered:

"Now I will teach you a few exclusive Body Refining techniques."

"Remember, this is a secret cultivation manual unique to our Confucian Sage Association; it must never be disclosed to outsiders,"

"and only senior members are permitted to obtain it."

"And you are the first person to receive it, okay?"

Chen Gong Dong's eyes instantly lit up,

swearing solemnly as he patted his broad chest,

with a confident face he said, "Don't worry, Sister Xiuxiu! Don't you know what kind of person Chen Gong Dong is?"

He lifted his chin, his eyes steady and bright.

Ye Xiuxiu gave a slight nod, showing belief, and softly replied, "Hmm, I naturally know you are righteous and reliable."

Chen Gong Dong immediately added:

"As long as you don't permit me to speak of it, even if my parents whip me hard with a leather strap, I will absolutely keep my mouth shut, not utter a single word!"

Hearing this, Ye Xiuxiu's face showed a satisfied smile; she lightly nodded and said, "Alright, then let's go! I will now teach you the first three forms of the Military Body Fist Body Refining technique."

After speaking, the two turned and left together.

Not long after, Ye Xiuxiu swiftly and meticulously explained and demonstrated to Chen Gong Dong each movement and key point of the first three forms of the Military Body Fist at the Qi Refining Stage.

However, regrettably, not even the complete three forms,

Chen Gong Dong encountered an insurmountable difficulty already while learning the first form,

and was firmly stuck.

Chen Gong Dong's brows tightened, and large beads of sweat continuously rolled down his forehead,

He gasped heavily and complained, "Ah, Sister Xiuxiu, this Body Refining technique is truly too difficult!"

Ye Xiuxiu, however, appeared quite calm, and responded evenly:

"The difficulty is, of course, perfectly normal; if there were no challenge at all,"

"how could we quickly and effectively increase our physical strength?"

"Didn't you notice, although you couldn't even perform the first move, you still feel your whole body heating up?"

At the same time, in another corner of the Ye Family,

Ye Qingping was methodically carrying out his punishment.

He swiftly took Xiuxiu's Third Lady, Fourth Lady, Fifth Lady, Sixth Lady, and Seventh Lady to five different locations,

and locked them up securely.

These places are extremely secretive and are protected by multiple seals,

ensuring they cannot escape for the next five years.

Not only that,

During the first three years, these five ladies received not even a trace of cultivation supplies.

And the resources originally belonging to them were all transferred by Ye Qingping to Bai Qingxia and Ye Xiuxiu.

Although nominally given to Ye Xiuxiu, in reality most of it flowed to Bai Qingxia.

This is actually Ye Qingping's indirect way of compensating Bai Qingxia,

After all, at this time Ye Xiuxiu was still in the Foundation Building stage,

and had no use for such a large amount of cultivation supplies.

Time flew by, like a white colt passing through a crevice.

In the blink of an eye, the grand day of the next Ascension Festival arrived.

The entire Ye household instantly became extraordinarily lively,

everywhere filled with a festive atmosphere.

Lanterns were hung and decorations tied, a scene of joyous celebration.

Especially Ye Xiuxiu, who eagerly anticipated this special day with great joy, her heart filled with endless anticipation.

Finally, the long-awaited day arrived as scheduled.

Relatives and friends from all directions came in droves, flowing into the Ye family's gate like a tide.

For a moment, voices rose in a clamor, laughter and chatter filled the air, incredibly lively!

And among the crowd,

Ye Xiuxiu also got to meet, as she wished, the seventy-two Hall Masters of the Confucian Sage Association to which she belonged.

Time flew, years shuttled like a shuttle,

In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.

Looking back to those days, when Ye Xiuxiu first saw them,

these children were still young,

the oldest among them was no more than a little over five years old,

and had not yet set foot on the path of cultivation.

At that time they were innocent and naive, endearingly cute,

like newly blossomed flowers, delicate and tender.

However, upon meeting again now, the situation is completely different.

The eldest child has actually cultivated for nearly three years,

their cultivation must have made considerable progress;

and even the youngest has already cultivated for a full year.

Such a long time has quietly passed,

the children have continually grown and progressed on the path of cultivation.

During these three years in which they had not seen Ye Xiuxiu, the children harbored, to varying degrees, some dissatisfaction and opinions toward her.

(End of chapter)