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

[Target detected: Become an Inner Strength Realm Martial Artist within three months]

[Method 1: Arrive at Xiling Snow Mountain three days later, hunt down the Snow Demon at Daxuetang, obtain its Ice Heart Crystal to refine the Ice Heart Pill, consume it, and then cultivate with focused concentration. It can be completed in seven days.]

[Method 2: Arrive at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain nineteen days later, kill the chief disciple of the Qingcheng Sect, or buy the Inner Strengthening Jade Pill from him at a high price. After consuming it, supplement it with your cultivation techniques and cultivate with complete absorption. It can be completed in ten days.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"this……"

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head inwardly.

What is a snow demon?

Everyone in Tianfu City knows that it is a ferocious beast deep in the Xiling Snow Mountain, its body is icy cold, and even a Minggu Realm martial artist would have to give way when encountering it.

Even if the entire Green Mountain Martial Arts School were to use all its resources, it would be impossible to hunt it down.

The Snow Demon has all the advantages of the snow mountain, as the icy and snowy landscape is its home ground. Human warriors who enter it will have their strength reduced from the start.

Killing it is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Unless it's a master at the Minggu Realm or above, there's absolutely no chance.

But where in the Green Mountain Martial Arts School can you find such a person?

As for method two, that's pure suicide.

Qingcheng Sect!

That's a top-tier martial arts sect in Yizhou, with thousands of disciples and countless experts. How could a small Qingshan Martial Arts School dare to provoke them?

Let alone killing the head of a family, even if you want to buy medicine, they might not even give you a second glance.

"My goal is to safely obtain the Inner Strengthening Jade Pill."

Qi Xiuyuan focused his attention on the pills, but when the results came out, he shook his head in disbelief.

To safely obtain the elixir, one would need to spend thousands of taels of silver, and must go within a limited time, otherwise they would miss the opportunity.

It's simply not something he can do right now.

He then changed his question to something else.

The more restrictions you add, the higher the risk factor of the proposed solution.

Unfortunately, we had no choice but to give up for the time being.

Qi Xiuyuan returned to his residence.

His house was in a secluded courtyard with a small pond and a few common flowers planted in the corner. It was quite quiet and peaceful, perfect for practicing martial arts.

"Taking too big a step can easily lead to injury. It's better to focus on sensing your Qi and blood first, and do it as quickly as possible without damaging your foundation."

[Target detected: Fastest sensing of Qi and Blood]

[Method 1: Practice the Five Elements Stance Exercise for six hours daily, combined with Qi and Blood Elixir, for two consecutive days. Success is possible.]

[Method 2: Practice the Five Elements Stance Exercise continuously for ten hours, combined with Qi and Blood Pills and Tendon Strengthening Pills, and engage in selfless practice; success is possible.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"The content hasn't changed, so both methods seem good. I just wonder what would happen if I hadn't prepared Qi and Blood Pills and Muscle Strengthening Pills beforehand, and had chosen method two?"

Qi Xiuyuan murmured softly.

"Never mind, I'll test it again later. I choose option two!"

[The system has taken over the body and begun selfless cultivation.]

In an instant, that feeling of being out of control of my body returned, as if my soul had retreated to the position of an observer.

Qi Xiuyuan automatically raised his hand and put the Qi and Blood Pill and the Tendon Strengthening Pill into his mouth one after the other.

The next second, he bent his knees and lowered his hips, held his hands loosely in front of his lower abdomen, relaxed his waist and back as if weighed down by lead, and steadily planted himself in the starting stance of the Five Elements Stance.

The five-element stake is not a stationary stake.

It's a live stake!

The stance is divided into five sections, each with twelve movements. Holding the stance requires exerting strength and drawing blood with the force. Each movement is more grueling than the last, exerting a strong pull on the muscles, bones, and fascia.

The next second, he spread his legs even wider, lowered his waist even further, and flattened his back as if he were holding up a stone slab. He clasped his hands on his knees, and the muscles in his entire leg were taut.

My knees felt like they were being crushed by heavy stones, my thigh muscles trembled uncontrollably, and my fascia made a faint cracking sound.

But Qi Xiuyuan felt no soreness or fatigue at all.

He watched calmly as his body began to cultivate itself, like an outsider.

In the past, when he practiced on his own, he struggled to hold the position for even half an incense stick's time, and his posture was always a bit off.

But at this moment, his body was performing each movement to its fullest potential.

A moment later, he twisted his body to the side, one hand reaching forward straight and the other hooking back to his shoulder blade. The fascia on his side was stretched taut, as if a thin string was being pulled outward with force.

Holding this position for even a single breath feels like tearing apart the deep-seated adhesions in the skin and flesh. Normally, one would have been grimacing in pain and had to give up long ago.

But he remained unmoved.

The Five-Path Stance Exercise consists of sixty movements. Once a set is completed without stopping, the body immediately begins the second set from the beginning.

Over and over again, in a continuous cycle.

Sweat dripped down his chin, leaving small wet marks on the bluestone slabs. His clothes were already soaked through and clung tightly to his back.

But he showed no signs of fatigue.

Several disciples passing by the courtyard caught a glimpse of the figures inside through the courtyard wall and couldn't help but stop in their tracks.

"Senior Brother is cultivating again!"

"The eldest brother's perseverance is truly remarkable, but unfortunately his talent is too poor. He started practicing the Five Elements Stance Technique at the age of six, and after ten years, he still hasn't been able to sense any Qi or blood."

"If I had that kind of perseverance, I might have already broken through to the Inner Strength Realm!"

"Alright, alright, say less and don't disturb Senior Brother's practice."

The group shook their heads and left quietly.

Qi Xiuyuan heard everything clearly; every word of the discussion entered his ears.

But now, his body and mouth are completely controlled by the system panel. He can neither control his body to stop nor speak to respond.

Only my mind is perfectly clear.

As he watched his body repeat the Five Elements Stance Exercise over and over again, he felt increasingly calm.

Night gradually fell.

A crescent moon hung on the eaves, its silvery light spilling into the courtyard, while the chirping of insects rose and fell from the corner of the wall.

Qi Xiuyuan is still cultivating.

The disciples who had passed by during the day, after dinner, were carrying buckets of water back home. When they caught sight of the figure still standing in the courtyard, they all subconsciously stopped. They looked at each other, but in the end, no one said a word and silently walked away with their heads down.

"Master, my eldest brother practiced the Five Elements Stance in the courtyard this afternoon. I just passed by and he was still practicing. He didn't even go for dinner. Even an iron body couldn't withstand that kind of training. Would you like to go and take a look?"

Xu Yi, a formal disciple, came to the Martial Arts Hall to report.

Qi Qingshan looked to be in his thirties, with well-defined features and a strong jawline. He bore a resemblance to Qi Xiuyuan in terms of his eyes and brows, but his face bore the marks of hardship.

He was holding a piece of coarse cloth in his hand, wiping the fine iron longsword in his hand.

"How long has it been?"

"Reporting to Master, it should have been about three hours."

"Never stopped?"

"It must have been nonstop; I saw that the senior brother's clothes on his back were completely soaked."

"Okay, I understand. You may leave now."

"Yes, Master."

After Xu Yi left, Qi Qingshan put the long sword back on the sword rack, stood up, put his hands behind his back, looked up at the deep night outside the window, and sighed heavily.

"Sigh... This child possesses unparalleled perseverance and determination, but unfortunately, his talent in martial arts is truly..."

He shook his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He once placed all his hopes on Qi Xiuyuan, personally teaching him the Five Elements Stance Technique from the age of six, hoping that his son could inherit his mantle.

But as the years go by, hope is gradually worn down.

Aside from this indomitable spirit, there was really no other outstanding martial arts talent to be found in Qi Xiuyuan.

Fortunately, his talent for alchemy was later discovered, which made him a major pillar of the martial arts school.

But how could he, as a father, not feel regret?

A moment later, Qi Qingshan still walked towards the side courtyard.

He didn't go in; he just stood outside the courtyard wall, looking through the latticed windows. After just one glance, his expression changed, and his eyes widened.