Chapter 2: Failure to Shrink Head

  When Wang Guanlan first learned about this system, he was also stunned. What realm it was after refining the air, he wasn't clear about that either. This wasn't something that someone at his level could understand.

  Even in the Refining Qi realm, a warrior's lifespan will rise with the improvement of their cultivation. As the original energy is tempered into the body, it is an optimization process for the body itself, and the extension of lifespan is also very normal. A warrior at the Condensing Qi boundary has about 50 more years of yang life than ordinary people. By the time they reach the Controlling Qi period, they have almost 200 years of lifespan. It is said that if one can break through the Refining Qi period, their yang life will double again, reaching a lifespan of 400 years. However, the difficulty of further breakthroughs also increases exponentially.

  The Daqi Dynasty's Ning Wang Fu was an extremely powerful force in the Daqi Dynasty, but within the vast Wang Fu, on the surface, there wasn't a single martial artist who had cultivated to the 9th layer of Qi Refining. Of course, it was said that King Ning Wang Bi Cheng, Wang Guan Lan's father, was a 9th layer Qi Refining martial artist who practiced the family's secret technique, "Di Tian Sui", which was one of the most renowned and extraordinary martial arts in the world.

  However, the story goes back to Wang Guanlan, although he is the son of Ning Wang, but he is a illegitimate child and does not have the qualifications to practice the family's traditional 【Dī Tiān Suǐ】 Gong Fa. However, apart from 【Dī Tiān Suǐ】, which is a secret that cannot be passed on, Wang Guanlan still has the qualifications to learn some of the Ning Wang Fu's traditional martial arts, but he has never learned them before. Now, with a half-otaku god soul, Wang Guanlan will not let go of this good opportunity.

  Cultivating martial arts, resources are very important. The so-called wealth and Taoist methods are also common here, but for most warriors, the four treasures of wealth and Taoist methods are all fleeting clouds. Finding a good master is the most important thing. ??霸天武圣2

  The master leads you in the door, but cultivation is up to the individual. However, if the master doesn't lead you in the door, then you won't be able to cultivate.

  Many warriors, in order to find a famous teacher, traveled through mountains and rivers, spent all their family's wealth, but in the end still achieved nothing.

  But Wang Guanlan did not have such troubles. In the Ning Wangfu, all princes had the opportunity to meet famous teachers and learn martial arts. As for the eldest son, he could directly learn the family's traditional "Ditiantui" kung fu from his elders, while the younger sons and some relatives of the royal family, although they were not qualified to learn the true first secret of the family, also had the qualifications to attend lectures in the Wangfu's lecture hall and receive guidance from martial arts masters. This was absolutely incomparable to ordinary people.

  The Lecture Hall of Martial Arts had masters explaining martial arts every day except the 1st and 15th, but Wang Guanlan only went a few times before never going again.

  This also led to his martial arts strength being infinitely different from that of people of the same age.

  It's worth noting that when it comes to martial arts training, if the conditions are good enough, the initial training is still relatively easy. The young masters of the Ning Wang Fu, not to mention the eldest son, but even the younger sons who were around his age, mostly had a cultivation level of three layers of Qi Refining. Some exceptionally talented younger sons had already entered the stage of Qi Condensation.

  Wang Guanlan's current cultivation is at the late stage of Refining Qi, first layer, and has not yet broken through to Refining Qi, second layer. This is the initial stage of absorbing the heavens' and earth's energy into his body. At his age, he already belongs to the lower end of the spectrum.

  A fool who doesn't know he's lucky!!!

  This is Wang Guanlan's evaluation of the original owner of this body. A small white idiot who has the opportunity to practice martial arts in this wonderful world cannot understand the enthusiasm of a senior otaku from Earth for martial arts that can truly cultivate internal energy, even if it's just a hint of energy sensation. It's enough to drive such otakus crazy, but this bookworm who reads books with a brain that's gone haywire actually looks down on this, what an idiot!

  But the cruel reality is in front of us, even if he has all sorts of dissatisfaction, what can he do?

  The only thing that can be done is to desperately catch up.

  "First practice by myself, when I enter school, I'll go to the martial arts hall to learn, so those few bastards won't bother me again!"

  The "those few bastards" that Wang Guanlan secretly dreaded were the young men who had pushed him into the pond earlier, led by another prince named Wang Guanchao. However, Wang Guanchao's status in the palace was much higher than Wang Guanlan's. Wang Guanlan's mother was only a maid and didn't have any official position in the palace, while Wang Guanchao's mother was one of King Wang Bicheng's concubines, specifically the seventh concubine, whom the servants in the palace referred to as "Seventh Madame".

  Wang Guanchao and Wang Guanlan originally had no connection or grudge, but Wang Guanlan has been studying hard and may be admitted to the Imperial Academy this summer, earning the title of Xiucai. In contrast, Wang Guanchao is neither accomplished in literature nor martial arts, although he has reached the middle stage of the second layer of Qi Refining. However, reaching the third or fourth layer is still an unattainable goal for him, let alone passing the Martial Arts Exam.

  In this way, the status of the two in the mansion will be immediately reversed, and Wang Guanlan's mother may also obtain a corresponding position due to Wang Guanlan's success in becoming a Xiucai. Wang Guanlan also has the opportunity to own corresponding industries in the mansion. This time, his heart is unbalanced, so on the tenth day

  Earlier, he brought several strong men and took advantage of Wang Guanlan's silence in front of the pond to push him into the pond, which led to the dog-blood incident of soul crossing.

  Now, although Wang Guanlan has recovered, she hasn't told anyone about Wang Guanchao's behavior. Firstly, there is no evidence, and if she speaks out, it's very likely that Wang Guanchao will counterattack. After all, the two of them have different statuses in the Wang estate. Seventh Lady also has a bit of influence in the estate. Secondly, Wang Guanlan plans to take matters into her own hands. In the end, he is just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old kid, and even with a thirty-year-old young woman, it's not possible for him to be Wang Guanlan's match, even if she has some cunning. She is just waiting for the right moment to strike.

  "I didn't pursue the matter, but Wang Guanchao must have thought otherwise. He's definitely afraid that I'll expose him, so he'll try to deal with me in every way possible. Haha, if I show absolute confidence in my studies again, his psychological pressure will be huge! However, before I start school, it's still best to avoid the limelight for now. Once I'm in school, it'll be his turn to be on edge all day!!!"

  In this world, everything is inseparable from status and position. Take Wang Guanlan's current position for example. Even if he could kill Wang Guanchao, considering the balance of power between them in the Wang Manor, Wang Guanchao would not receive too severe a punishment, and might even turn the tables on him. But if he were to enter the Academy, the balance of power between them would change immediately. At that time, he could do whatever he wanted with Wang Guanchao. As for so-called brotherly love, what did it have to do with him?

  He is not the real Wang Guanlan!

  However, literature and martial arts cannot be neglected. Although I temporarily can't go to the Wuxue Zongfu, with this book "Wanxiang Quanshu" in hand, it's still possible to practice first. Hmm, these basic fist methods on this page are used to temper the body and are still very effective! Looking at the three big characters "Cuiti Quan" on the second page of "Wanxiang Quanshu", a hint of bitter smile appeared on Wang Guanlan's face.

  In order to strengthen his body, he has been practicing the [Long Qing Jue] method of cultivating internal energy. As a result, although he has never formally practiced martial arts, his physical condition is much stronger than that of a traditional weak and feeble scholar.

  So it's easy to start practicing Tempering Body Fist.

  According to his plan, three months before the imperial examination, he would immerse himself in reading and martial arts practice within his own courtyard, without asking about worldly affairs. However, reality was not as simple as he had imagined; he did not go looking for trouble from others, but trouble would find its way to his doorstep nonetheless.

  On this day, he had just finished practicing a set of fist techniques and was covered in sweat. He was about to take a bath and read a book when he heard a sudden cry outside the courtyard. A pink figure burst through the door, rushing frantically to Wang Guanlan's side.

  "Master! Master! Something's wrong! Something's wrong!"

  Wang Guanlan furrowed his brow, recognizing the pink figure as his maid Lianxin. A bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart, "What's wrong? Why are you so flustered and disheveled?"

  "Master, it's terrible! Green Lotus sister, Green Lotus sister has been caught by Master Chao!!"

  Lü He is another name of Wang Guanlan's maid, Lü He Lotus Heart, who has always been inseparable from Meng.

  "Damn it, troublemaker is here!" Wang Guanlan cursed in her heart, glanced at Lian Xin's flustered face with a cold gaze, which made Lian Xin involuntarily feel a chill and subconsciously lower her head.

  Where there are people, there is a river and lake, and the magnificent Ning Wang Fu is no exception.

  The Ning Wang Fu is a large gang, and inside this large gang, there are many smaller gangs.

  One ring linked to another, intertwined and inseparable.

  If it were the former Wang Guanlan, perhaps he would still be deceived by the lotus heart in front of him, but now, Wang Guanlan is clear that this lotus heart's panic is fake.

  Under Wang Guanlan's gaze, Lian Xin's heart had already risen to his throat, and he was greatly perplexed - why did this young master's gaze seem completely different from before.

  "Don't panic, speak slowly, what exactly happened, and what's wrong with Lian Xin?!" Wang Guanlan stared at Lian Xin and asked.

  "Yes, yes, it's like that!" Lian Xin's words were already somewhat incoherent due to her flustered state of mind, but she still managed to calm herself down and continue, "Just now, just now, the mistress asked me and Luohua to go to the Seventh Master's place to fetch some tonics for you, Young Master, to help you recover. But when we passed by the White Birch Garden, Eleventh Young Master suddenly rushed out and said that Luohua had stolen something, so he tied her up and said he was going to punish her for her crime! Young Master, please go take a look quickly, or else Luohua might get into trouble!"

  Eleven Xiao is Wang Guanchao, and Baihua Garden is where he lives.

  "Stealing? Punishing? Nonsense!" Wang Guanlan's expression changed, and he sneered, glancing at Lianxin before suddenly asking, "Didn't you go to Qi Guanjia's place? How did you end up running to Bai Huayuan?"

  "Yes, yes, yes! Green Lotus Sister said there was a shortcut from there, so I followed behind her!"

  "Is that so?!" Looking at Lian Xin's fluent response, Wang Guanlan's cold intent grew even stronger. "You're saying they said Green Lotus stole something, so they caught her and want to punish her for the crime?"

  "Yes, young master, let's hurry up and go, otherwise it will be too late!"

  Looking at Lian Xin's anxious expression, it seemed as if she wasn't pretending, and Wang Guanlan couldn't help but sneer inwardly.