After experiencing this catastrophe and witnessing Ye Guichen’s medical expertise, Wang Xiao, although unable to fully grasp Ye Guichen, finds his inscrutability quite appealing.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have joked about Ye Guichen with Wang Ying during their first meeting.
Thus, Wang Xiao has no secrets from Ye Guichen now.
This cultivation technique, Wang Xiao has never mentioned it to anyone else, not even Wang Chaoyang or Wang Ying.
Ye Guichen lowered his head and looked toward Wang Xiao’s hand.
An ancient-looking book with no name, appearing like a sheepskin scroll.
Ye Guichen took it, feeling a slight chill upon touching it.
After flipping through it casually, Ye Guichen’s eyes suddenly shined.
Although written in traditional Chinese characters, it was a profound cultivation technique. According to its description, one could easily break through the level of a top-tier expert and enter the Innate Realm, becoming a true Martial Arts Grandmaster.
However, upon further perusal, Ye Guichen noticed that many pages were missing, seemingly every other page.
"Mr. Wang, how did you acquire this cultivation technique?" Ye Guichen asked with intense curiosity. The source of thɪs content is novel·fiɾe·net
Wang Xiao replied, "I found it in my study room three years ago. Initially, I thought it was someone’s prank, but after a glance, I realized it’s a genuine and extremely profound technique. Despite the missing pages, I decided to try practicing it. Unexpectedly, once I started, I became obsessed, always eager to cultivate whenever I had free time."
"In your study room?" Ye Guichen found it increasingly strange.
He knew Wang Xiao had no reason to deceive him.
However, since it was found in the study room, someone had deliberately placed it there for Wang Xiao to practice.
Given its profundity, any martial artist would treasure it immensely, so why let others practice it?
And it had been disassembled.
Despite only looking at it briefly, Ye Guichen could quickly discern that this technique was indeed unusual.
Though nameless, it carried an alluring quality.
"Something’s wrong." Ye Guichen quickly closed the sheepskin scroll and grasped Wang Xiao’s wrist to check again, growing serious.
Seeing Ye Guichen’s grave expression, Wang Xiao dared not speak. After Ye Guichen released his wrist, he inquired, "Mr. Ye, what’s wrong?"
Ye Guichen solemnly said, "Mr. Wang, you must stop practicing this cultivation technique."
"Why?" Wang Xiao asked curiously, feeling increasingly tense.
Ye Guichen explained, "If I’m not mistaken, this cultivation technique is likely a form of extreme evil. By practicing it, you might be unwittingly benefiting someone else."
"What do you mean?" Wang Xiao’s expression turned somewhat disconcerted, "Benefiting someone else?"
Ye Guichen nodded heavily, "Mr. Wang, though your breath is weak, it is still stronger than that of an average top-tier expert. You’re only a step away from the Innate Realm. However, whenever you feel on the verge of breaking through, there’s always something holding you back, like seeing through a thin layer of paper, close yet unclear."
"How do you know that?" Wang Xiao was stunned.
That’s exactly what made him so obsessed.
Now nearing his hundredth year, entering the Innate Realm might extend his lifespan.
Yet every time he felt close to breaking through the Innate Realm, he failed.
Moreover, during cultivation, his mental state was excellent. But whenever he stopped, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Initially, Wang Xiao attributed this to his advanced age, fearing that his lifespan was nearing its end.
After hearing Ye Guichen’s explanation, he broke out in a cold sweat.
Ye Guichen did not address Wang Xiao’s shock, continuing, "This book was likely split into two halves intentionally. One half is with you, while the other is with someone else. Check your Dantian; if I’m correct, there should be a strange qi there."
Despite his extensive experience, Wang Xiao was surprised by Ye Guichen’s words.
"Mr. Ye, you’re incredible!"
No need to check. It was precisely the existence of this qi that made Wang Xiao feel on the verge of breakthrough.
Yet, this qi, though gathering slowly in his Dantian, seemed to be restrained by some force, preventing its release.
Having never encountered any Innate experts, Wang Xiao thought it was just the process of breaking through, believing that once he entered the Innate Realm, this qi would be under his control.
Ye Guichen said, "Mr. Wang, this qi might be meant to transfer to the owner of this book after your death. So no matter how much you cultivate this technique, you won’t break through to the Innate Realm."
The final verdict.
Wang Xiao remained silent for a long time.
Unable to utilize the qi, benefiting someone else.
"Could such an evil cultivation technique truly exist?" Wang Xiao muttered after a long while, still in disbelief.
Ye Guichen understood Wang Xiao’s disbelief. Since breaking through to the Innate Realm, Ye Guichen’s comprehension of qi had deepened significantly.
Coupled with his medical knowledge, unraveling the mystery of this technique was no big challenge.
"Mr. Ye, what should I do?" Wang Xiao was indecisive.
Ye Guichen’s explanation far exceeded Wang Xiao’s understanding.
Furrowing his brow, Ye Guichen pondered, "Mr. Wang, I suspect that the split in the cultivation technique was meant to constrain the qi. If we find the missing pages, perhaps you might genuinely reach the Innate Realm."
"Really?" Wang Xiao, excited, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "The world is vast. Finding the other half is like searching for a needle in a haystack."
Ye Guichen thought differently, "Mr. Wang, this is the Prince Mansion, and your study room is highly restricted. Very few people can access it, right?"
Wang Xiao suddenly slapped his forehead, "You’re right. How did I not think of that?"
Momentarily perplexed from Ye Guichen’s revelation, Wang Xiao recollected himself and considered someone, "Could it be that Wang Renfeng, that rebellious son, did it?"
Besides Wang Renfeng, Wang Xiao couldn’t think of anyone else.
"Mr. Wang, proving this shouldn’t be difficult." Ye Guichen nodded, "Your daughter also practices a cultivation technique, correct? Ask her where she got it. This matter should be resolved easily."
Wang Xiao appreciated Ye Guichen’s keen mind despite his age.
No need for further explanation, Wang Xiao quickly summoned Wang Ruolan.
Upon questioning, Wang Ruolan revealed that she found her technique accidentally in her room.
However, Wang Ruolan found it much earlier than Wang Xiao.
She received a youth-preserving technique, likely exploiting her desires to manipulate her crucially.
Undoubtedly, the cultivation technique’s origin pointed to Wang Renfeng.
"How could that rebellious son possess such a cultivation technique?" Wang Xiao struggled to accept the truth, feeling increasingly pained.
Being schemed by his own son was an indescribable bitterness.
"Mr. Wang, I should know where the other half is." Ye Guichen murmured, caressing the sheepskin scroll.
Wang Xiao looked up, "Where is it?"