My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"What, you're not happy about it?"

Chu Qingci turned around and looked at Jiang Xiaobai.

"No, it's just that what they said... sounds weird!"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingci rolled her eyes at Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Chu Qingci's appearance.

It's rare to see Chu Qingci in such a state.

Chu Qingci also sensed something was wrong, but she ignored Jiang Xiaobai and instead became serious.

"Hidden Edge Force is different from ordinary internal energy, yet it is a derivative of internal energy!"

Chu Qingci said, "After reaching the first level, you can draw upon one-tenth of your internal energy and transform it into Concealed Edge Force. The second level requires twenty percent, and so on!"

"Furthermore, this force originates from within, possessing immense sharpness and power far exceeding that of ordinary internal energy!"

"The deeper it is hidden, the stronger the power it will unleash!"

"this……"

Jiang Xiaobai listened, completely bewildered, and said awkwardly, "I don't quite understand!"

"It's okay if you don't understand!"

Chu Qingci said, "Next, I will guide a portion of the power within you and transform it into Concealed Edge Force!"

"Then, follow the cultivation method in the book to completely solidify the first level!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, took a deep breath, lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and looked serious.

"Master, please come! I... am ready!"

"Jiang Xiaobai..."

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's actions, Chu Qingci immediately clenched her fists: "You...you sit up quickly!"

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai reopened her eyes, looking at Chu Qingci with a puzzled expression: "Do we still have to sit down?"

"yes!"

Chu Qingci blushed slightly and responded.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly and quickly sat up cross-legged.

Chu Qingci breathed a sigh of relief and sat cross-legged opposite Jiang Xiaobai. The moment she raised her hand, her inner strength began to gather in her palm.

hum!

An aura of sharpness immediately swirled around Chu Qingci.

Jiang Xiaobai's face showed surprise after sensing it.

But before he could think any further, Chu Qingci's palm landed on him.

"hiss!"

Jiang Xiaobai's body tensed up, and the first thing he felt was a sharp pain.

It was as if a thin needle had pierced his meridians.

Before he could even adjust, the Yin and Yang energies within his body became active.

Under Chu Qingci's constant guidance, a portion of the two forces separated and slowly traveled along a meridian route that had never been used before.

With each rotation, that portion of power becomes sharper.

After several repetitions, a sharp wisp of energy gradually took shape within his body.

"Follow the instructions in the book to keep it running!"

Chu Qingci's voice rang out.

"good!"

After Jiang Xiaobai responded, he closed his eyes tightly, recalled the training content of the Hidden Edge Force, and tried to actively control that wisp of energy.

The first time it was activated, the sharp energy deviated slightly, causing a sharp pain in the meridians.

Fortunately, Chu Qingci pulled him back on track in time, getting him back on the right path.

Jiang Xiaobai calmed her breathing and tried again.

Once, twice, three times...

As his internal energy continued to circulate, Jiang Xiaobai became increasingly proficient in controlling the Hidden Edge Force.

Chu Qingci did not stop, but continued to guide Jiang Xiaobai's Yin and Yang forces into Concealed Edge Force.

Gradually, fine beads of sweat appeared on Chu Qingci's forehead, and his face began to turn pale.

Jiang Xiaobai kept his eyes closed and didn't notice these changes, focusing all his attention on the sharp energy within his body.

Another half incense stick passed, and Chu Qingci's body suddenly trembled slightly, a chill emanating from her.

That's right, the poison in her body has flared up again!

And this last attack was significantly more intense.

Chu Qingci frowned, but gritted her teeth and did not withdraw her hand.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai sensed that something was wrong.

Indeed, Chu Qingci's hand, which was resting on him, grew colder and colder.

Even the internal energy channeled into his body began to fluctuate slightly.

Jiang Xiaobai's heart tightened. Just as he opened his eyes and was about to forcefully stop, Chu Qingci's voice rang out: "Take care of yourself, don't worry about me!"

"Can……"

"continue!"

Chu Qingci spoke again.

Jiang Xiaobai had no choice but to force himself to calm his mind and continue circulating the Hidden Edge Force within his body.

After an incense stick had burned, Chu Qingci confirmed that the Hidden Edge Force within Jiang Xiaobai's body was now able to circulate on its own, and then withdrew her hand.

At the same time, Chu Qingci crossed her hands and quickly mobilized her recovered internal energy to resist the final burst of toxins in her body.

However, the stronger her internal energy became, the more the Lock Meridian Powder was drawn in, and the stronger the chill it brought.

After holding on for a few moments, Chu Qingci's body went limp and she collapsed to the side.

Just as Chu Qingci was about to fall off the bed, a pair of hands caught her in time and then pulled her into an embrace.

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the unconscious Chu Qingci and immediately hugged her tightly, constantly trying to keep her warm.

Half an hour later, Chu Qingci's lips moved slightly, and a weak voice rang out: "Water..."

"Oh, wait for me!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai immediately put Chu Qingci down and rushed out of the wooden house.

Not long after, Jiang Xiaobai returned quickly, carrying water in a large leaf.

Jiang Xiaobai held a water bottle in one hand and helped Chu Qingci up with the other, then carefully brought the leaf to her lips: "The water's here, drink slowly!"

Chu Qingci kept her eyes closed. When the water touched her lips, it dripped down the corner of her mouth without her swallowing.

"Why!"

Jiang Xiaobai tried a few times, finally sighing helplessly, "Anyway, it's not the first time!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai took a sip of water, leaned down and pressed his lips to Chu Qingci's, applying pressure to transfer the water to her lips.

Jiang Xiaobai breathed a sigh of relief when he felt Chu Qingci's throat move slightly.

Throughout the rest of the night, Chu Qingci's lips went dry several times, and she wanted to drink water.

Jiang Xiaobai could only run out of the wooden house again and again to fetch water, and then feed it to Chu Qingci in the same way.

The next day, a faint light appeared outside the window.

When Chu Qingci asked for water again in a soft voice, Jiang Xiaobai ran over skillfully, returned, took a sip himself, and then bent down to pass the water to her.

But this time, just as their lips touched, Chu Qingci opened her eyes.

Looking at Jiang Xiaobai so close to her, Chu Qingci was stunned for a moment, her pale face quickly turning rosy.

A moment later, Chu Qingci closed her eyes again.

After feeding her water, she looked up and noticed Chu Qingci's obviously flushed face.

Startled for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai's expression immediately turned somewhat awkward.

He wasn't stupid; he knew Chu Qingci was awake, but for now he could only pretend he hadn't noticed anything.

After waiting for a long time, seeing that Chu Qingci still showed no sign of opening her eyes, Jiang Xiaobai thought of something and couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.

That's right, he thought of Chu Qingci, who had exposed his pretense of being asleep yesterday.

Immediately, Jiang Xiaobai cleared his throat and slowly said, "Hey, I'm telling you, master!"

"How long are you planning to pretend to be asleep?"