Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Qi Qingshan chuckled: "Have you ever heard the saying that Haisheng Palace is the greatest contributor to the Great Sheng Demon Slayers' success today?"

Doesn't it sound like you're praising the Haisheng Palace?

"Hehe, actually, who among the people of the Great Sheng Dynasty can't tell that this is an irony?"

"Those good-for-nothings from Haisheng Palace have participated in so many Hundred Dynasties Wars qualification competitions, and what have they achieved? Being shut out is as common as eating a meal. They still have the nerve to call themselves geniuses and bring glory to the dynasty."

"Those people don't even dare to accept a challenge from a state-level team, yet they have the nerve to represent the Great Sheng Dynasty in the Hundred Dynasties War qualification competition, just because they have connections and influence. How ridiculous!"

"I, your old man, can't stand it!"

"Apart from that, there's nothing else."

Qi Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "Really nothing?"

"Of course, I'm your father, would I lie to you?" Qi Qingshan chuckled, changing the subject. "Let's not talk about that. If you have any questions about cultivation, tell me, and I'll explain it to you clearly."

Qi Xiuyuan knew that his father's obsession with the Hundred Dynasties War probably had other hidden reasons.

Since he was unwilling to talk about it, I didn't press him further.

When he feels the time is right, he will tell you without you having to ask.

Qi Xiuyuan didn't stand on ceremony and asked all the questions he had accumulated over the past few days of practicing the Five Elements Stance and the Five Animal Fist.

Qi Qingshan answered each question in a clear and concise manner.

After listening to his explanation, Qi Xiuyuan felt enlightened, and many previously blocked points suddenly became clear.

【Five Elements Stance Exercise (Beginner, 105→135/166)】

【Five Animal Fist (Minor Success, 166→196/249)】

"This is allowed?!"

Qi Xiuyuan looked surprised, his eyes widening slightly.

In just a short while, while listening to his father's explanations and answers, his proficiency in both the Five Elements Stance and the Five Animal Fist actually increased by thirty points each.

"I've increased my proficiency in both martial arts, but my cultivation level hasn't improved. It seems that relying solely on theoretical knowledge without actual practice won't increase my cultivation level. Ultimately, I still have to rely on training."

"At this rate, I should be able to break through to the mid-stage of the Qi and Blood Realm in about half a month. With about two months left, it's still unrealistic to expect to reach the Inner Strength Realm."

He was secretly calculating, and his fist unconsciously clenched slightly.

It seems like a fantasy that someone could go from an ordinary person with no background to the Inner Strength Realm in just three months.

Without reaching the Inner Strength Realm, the Divine Finger Technique cannot deal with the Bone-Ringing Master.

Even a master like Pang Qing still poses a huge threat to him.

However, this speed is already terrifying enough.

It took Xu Yi and Lin Lang a full six months to break through from the early to the middle stage of the Qi and Blood Realm. Even Lin Hu, who was exceptionally talented, took a month and a half.

Qi Xiuyuan estimated that he wouldn't even need a month.

"Master, Eldest Brother..."

Anxious shouts were accompanied by the sound of stumbling footsteps.

Qi Qingshan and Qi Xiuyuan both frowned and turned to look.

Lin Lang rushed over with blood at the corner of his mouth, his clothes on his arms torn, revealing several bloody cuts.

He knelt down with a thud, looked up at Qi Qingshan and Qi Xiuyuan, his eyes red and brimming with tears, and said in a sob, "Master, Senior Brother, it's all my fault, please punish me!"

Qi Qingshan's face darkened, and his voice became more serious.

"What happened? Tell me slowly."

Lin Lang wiped away her tears and sobbed, "Master, my eldest brother refined a lot of pills and asked me to deliver them to the pharmacy, but they were robbed on the way! I tried my best to protect the pills, but they outnumbered me and I was no match for them..."

"Master, Senior Brother, it's all my fault! So many pills, now they're all gone, boohoo..."

He became increasingly remorseful as he spoke, slamming his fist hard on the ground until his knuckles were scraped raw.

Qi Qingshan's face darkened completely, and his aura lowered considerably.

"Who did this? Did you see who came from?"

Lin Lang shook his head and sobbed, "I don't know them. The kung fu they used wasn't from any of the martial arts schools. But I heard one of them call out 'Master Leopard.'"

"Leopard Lord? The third leader of Black Wind Stronghold?"

Qi Qingshan frowned.

"Black Wind Stronghold recently robbed a shipment from Changhong Escort Agency, then turned around and killed Pang Ziming. Now they're stealing our Green Mountain Martial Arts School's pills. What exactly are they trying to do? Offending two martial arts schools and an escort agency at the same time, where do they get their audacity?"

Qi Xiuyuan also frowned slightly.

Although he killed Pang Ziming, the robbery of Changhong Escort Agency's goods and the theft of Qingshan Martial Arts School's pills were all done by Black Wind Stronghold.

Did they really take the wrong medicine?

Or perhaps they have some kind of conspiracy?

"The three leaders of Black Wind Stronghold are not fools. Since they dared to do this, they must have something to rely on. Father, we need to find out what's going on behind the scenes so we can prepare in advance."

Qi Qingshan nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's what I think too. This matter has an eerie feel to it. I'll arrange for someone to investigate. Xiuyuan, you should focus on your cultivation and improve your strength; that's the most important thing."

"You don't need to get distracted by anything else."

Qi Xiuyuan did not rush to answer, but muttered to himself, "Set a goal: expose the Black Wind Stronghold's conspiracy."

[Target detected: Expose Black Wind Stronghold's conspiracy]

[Method 1: Attack Black Wind Stronghold, wipe them out, and interrogate their leader, Qin Heilong, to find out the details.]

[Method 2: Wait for the traitor to act, pretend to fall into the trap, seize the opportunity to capture Wang Heihu, and interrogate him to find out the truth.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

Method 1 was immediately rejected by Qi Xiuyuan.

The three leaders of Black Wind Stronghold are Qin Heilong, the first leader, who is a master of the Bone-Reaching Realm; Wang Heihu, the second leader, and Guan Bao, the third leader, who are both masters at the peak of the Inner Strength Realm. There are also other martial artists in the stronghold who are at the Inner Strength Realm and Qi and Blood Realm.

How can it be destroyed so easily?

The prefect of Tianfu City had organized troops to besiege the city several times in the past, but all of them ended in failure.

It was because Black Wind Stronghold was very powerful, and the stronghold occupied a natural and strategic location.

This system often provides methods without considering the level of danger.

Making a blind choice could very well lead to your downfall.

As for method two...

Qi Xiuyuan's gaze fell on the words "traitor," and his brows immediately furrowed.

"Is there a traitor within the Qingshan Martial Arts Academy? Set a target and find the traitor!"

[Target detected: Identify the mole]

[Method 1: Within one month, strictly prohibit martial arts school disciples from leaving the school. Secret observation may reveal the traitor's movements.]

[Method 2: Wait for the traitor to act, pretend to fall into the trap, seize the opportunity to capture Wang Heihu, and interrogate him to find out the truth.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"Not allowing disciples to leave the school for a month? That's not realistic. It would only create panic. Method two is more feasible, and it can be done at the same time as exposing Black Wind Stronghold's conspiracy."

Qi Xiuyuan tried again, setting a goal to find the stolen pills.

The most effective and feasible method was also related to capturing Wang Heihu.

"...Xiuyuan? Xiuyuan?"

Qi Qingshan shouted several times.

Qi Xiuyuan snapped out of his daze and nodded calmly, "Okay, Dad, I understand."

Qi Qingshan wondered why he had been distracted, but he didn't ask any further questions. He simply turned to look at Lin Lang.

"Lin Lang, you don't need to blame yourself. That third leader, Guan Bao, has been in the Inner Strength Realm for more than ten years. He is ruthless and his strength is far beyond what you can compare to. It's not your fault that the pill was taken. Go down and take good care of your injuries."

The look of self-reproach on Lin Lang's face lessened somewhat, and he bowed deeply to Qi Qingshan with his head down.

"Thank you, Master! This disciple takes his leave!"

He wiped away his tears and snot, lowered his head, and retreated.

Qi Qingshan looked at Qi Xiuyuan.

"Xiuyuan, go and call Xu Yi over. I've observed him these past few days, and his aura has become even stronger, completely stabilizing at the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm. If he takes the Golden Sun Cleansing Marrow Pill now and goes into seclusion for a while, there's at least a 50% chance he'll break through the threshold of the Inner Strength Realm."

"Our martial arts school should also add a disciple who has reached the Inner Strength Realm."

Qi Xiuyuan nodded: "Okay, I'll go get him right away."