You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"I see." Lu Heng nodded to indicate that he understood.

Then, realizing what Lu Jinnian's winking gesture meant, he asked her impatiently.

"So what makes you think that my going to the library might be because of Lu Qingyan?"

Those who aren't that talented are so arrogant; I don't believe a genius wouldn't be proud.

The saying "Dragons do not dwell with snakes" is cruel, but it is also very true.

Just like at the very beginning, within just one or two days, the hundreds of teenagers had already become clearly distinct.

To befriend geniuses, you don't necessarily have to be a genius yourself, but you must be close to being one.

Of course, the kind of choice that involves flattery doesn't count, but in this case, the two sides are not equal at all, so it can't be considered a friendship at all.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jinnian immediately shrank back, feeling guilty.

He chuckled and replied.

"I heard that some people go to the library just to catch a glimpse of Lu Qingyan."

"Cough." Lu Heng coughed violently, almost unable to hold his breath.

He thought it was something important, but it turned out to be such a ridiculous reason.

"And also..."

Lu Qingyan's grandfather is the second deacon.

She is the only granddaughter of the Second Deacon.

If I had to choose one person to rely on among our hundreds, she would be the most suitable one.

Ah Heng, I know you might not want this.

But if there's a chance to make her feel good about you...

Don't let it get away.

Lu Jinnian suddenly changed from his previous frivolous manner and spoke very seriously.

"Second Steward... I see." Lu Heng suddenly realized.

In the Lu clan, the term "deacon" usually refers to a branch family member who has at least reached the Qi Refining Secret Realm level of cultivation.

Within the Lu clan, the Qi Refining Secret Realm is the highest level that branch family members are allowed to reach.

Under normal circumstances, branch family members who have just entered the Qi Refining Secret Realm are not qualified to become stewards.

The Second Deacon is ranked second among all deacons, only after the Head Deacon.

His cultivation level must have reached its limit in the Qi Refining Secret Realm; it can be said that he has reached the pinnacle that a branch family member of the Lu clan can achieve.

Although Lu Jinnian's words were somewhat blunt, there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Of course, the "no problem" here refers to the fact that Lu Heng is just an ordinary member of a branch family, not a transmigrator with talent.

In any case, even if they could barely be considered friends, they hadn't known each other for more than a few days before they could speak so frankly.

Lu Jinnian had absolutely no malicious intent.

"I understand, thank you." Lu Heng gave Lu Jinnian a deep look and nodded.

This is the first friend he's been willing to acknowledge since arriving in this other world.

"Then Fengqing and I will be leaving now."

"no problem."

………………

We arrived at the library.

Although I really wanted to borrow the books in the library, I was restricted by the rule that I could only borrow one book at a time.

Lu Heng had never been here before reading "Travels in the Great Qi".

With a curious look around, he saw that the library was quiet, except for a few teenagers who were reading or looking for books.

Lu Heng couldn't find the object of his curiosity, and for a moment, he couldn't help but laugh.

He had talked so much with Lu Jinnian, but when he arrived at the library, he didn't see a single person. It was truly frustrating.

Before long, Lu Heng realized that he had not forgotten his true purpose in coming to the library.

After returning and registering "Travels in the Great Qi", he quickly found the book he wanted in the library.

We arrived at the registration desk of the library.

The Evolution of Ordinary Martial Arts

"Why do you need this book? It probably won't be helpful for your spiritual practice."

The servant in charge of the library remained the same, and he wasn't surprised to see Lu Heng borrowing "Travels in the Great Qi".

But this time, I couldn't quite understand why he would choose to borrow "The Evolution of Mortal Martial Arts," and I couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"It's not helpful, I was just curious," Lu Heng replied casually.

The books placed in this library are mostly those that can be purchased with ordinary currency in the outside world. They are not particularly rare, and they are unlikely to be of any help to cultivation.

He reads these books simply to increase his understanding of the world.

So naturally, they'll look at whatever they're curious about.

Anyway, he can't cultivate for an entire day, or even for months or years, right now.

The time allotted for meditation each day is limited; one can't simply stand still and daydream at other times.

"That's true."

But young man, I see you are currently in the initial stage of foundation building. You should focus on cultivation and not lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains.

The other person suddenly realized what was happening and then kindly offered a reminder.

Lu Heng nodded to indicate that he understood.

………………

Late at night, Lu Heng sat upright on the hard bed, holding the "Records of the Evolution of Mortal Martial Arts" that he had just borrowed from the library.

For a moment, I was somewhat taken aback, and then suddenly realized what was happening.

The mundane body-refining methods and secret realms recorded in "The Evolution of Mortal Martial Arts" were not what he had imagined, or rather...

The Basic Body Refinement Method was not as he had imagined.

According to the records in "The Evolution of Mortal Martial Arts", he learned that mortal martial arts are usually divided into four realms: skin refining, flesh refining, bone refining, and internal strength refining. Each of the skin refining, flesh refining, and bone refining realms corresponds to two levels.

Internal energy corresponds to the latter three heavens.

Above the Inner Strength Realm lies the Innate Realm, which is potentially comparable to cultivators in the Qi Refining Secret Realm.

Before encountering "The Evolution of Mortal Martial Arts", Lu Heng originally thought that the classification of mortal martial arts cultivation should not be much different from that of the Body Refining Secret Realm.

However, after actually learning about it, he realized that he was completely wrong.

The "Basic Body Refining Method" is the only body refining secret realm technique in the cultivation world of the Great Qi Dynasty, and its value is far beyond his imagination.

In the cultivation of the Body Refining Secret Realm, how could such uniformity be achieved without a breakthrough that can be described as a leap?

The "Basic Body Refining Method" has undergone a comprehensive reform of the cultivation methods in the Body Refining Secret Realm.

It's so basic that it's beyond redemption.

The entire content of "Basic Body Refinement Method" is very simple.

It doesn't involve the tedious refining of skin, flesh, and bones found in ordinary martial arts, nor does it involve the unnecessary development of internal energy.

Everything points directly to the core of the Body Refining Secret Realm—building the foundation of Qi and Blood.

The cultivation in the Body Refining Secret Realm can be summarized into three parts: refining Qi and blood, purifying Qi and blood, and sublimating oneself.

Or, to put it another way, before entering the Qi Refining Secret Realm, the Body Refining Secret Realm only had two parts.

It refines and purifies Qi and blood.

As long as the quality and quantity of one's Qi and blood meet the standards, one can be considered a cultivator at the corresponding level of the Body Refining Secret Realm.

Lu Heng was wondering why the cultivation in the Body Refining Secret Realm was so different from what he had imagined.

The answer, however, was found in "The Evolution of Ordinary Martial Arts".

However, what helped him was not about that; it merely answered a previous question he had.

What he truly gained was…

The section on proficiency in martial arts techniques, or rather, the realm of martial arts techniques, in "The Evolution of Martial Arts in the Mortal World".