Chapter 100: Major Event, Wei Family Crisis, Showing Some Kindness_2
No wonder the Wei Family was able to expand so swiftly from a minor family in a county to a powerful household that spanned the State Mansion and had direct connections to the royal capital.
It turns out their foundational strength lay here.
Sadly, success by the Innate, downfall by the Innate.
Now that the Innate Ancestor of the Wei Family has encountered problems, backlash followed suit.
Those coveting the Wei Family's foundational strength pounced almost instantly.
But can the Wei Family persevere through this?
Lu Qing wondered silently.
His impression of the Wei Family was still rather favorable.
Not to mention the Secret Manual and Elixir that Housekeeper Wei had given him originally.
Even the matter of Happy Village, it was the Wei Family who had temporarily fended off the Black Wolf Gang for him.
This debt of gratitude, Lu Qing still remembered.
Yet, although indebted, Lu Qing could only feel powerless regarding the Wei Family's plight.
According to what Ma Gu had said in the letter, the martial artists gathered in the county were at the very least at the Muscle Bone Realm, and even a few Internal Organ Realm warriors were not uncommon.
In such a complex situation, what could he, a mere Qi Blood Realm Martial Artist, possibly achieve?
The only thing he could do was pray that the Wei Family had a deep enough foundation to withstand this crisis.
"Only, the Black Wolf Gang?"
Lu Qing thought of the final words in Ma Gu's letter, his eyes flashing with a hint of cold intent.
The score with the Black Wolf Gang, it hadn't been settled yet.
If those scoundrels dared to surface again, he wouldn't mind teaching them a harsh lesson.
Xiao Tian, standing beside him, couldn't help but shiver upon seeing the sternness in Lu Qing's eyes.
Involuntarily, he was reminded of that night, the scene where Lu Qing stood amidst a rolling tide of heads.
That sight was a terrifying memory that would stay with him for life.
"Young Master Lu, the situation in town is complex now. My master has returned to the city to help our family maintain order, so during this time, I will be managing the gatherings. If you need anything, just let me know, and I will prepare everything as best as I can."
These days, Lu Qing also frequented the gatherings on occasion.
Xiao Tian knew he would often need quite a few things.
"Thank you for that."
Lu Qing nodded, taking a closer look at Xiao Tian, an idea suddenly stirring in his mind.
"Brother Tian, have you been stuck before entering the Qi Blood Realm for a long time?"
Xiao Tian was startled, then respectfully said, "My talent is dull, making Young Master Lu laugh."
Xiao Tian also felt somewhat dejected; he had been following Grandfather Ma for quite a while, and often received his guidance.
Physically, his qualities had been honed to the pinnacle of an ordinary person's.
Yet for some reason, he simply couldn't make the final step, unable to grasp the secret of Qi-Blood connection that Grandfather Ma described.
This resulted in his inability to enter the Qi Blood Realm.
Seeing the disappointment in Xiao Tian's eyes, Lu Qing smiled slighty.
He casually took out an Elixir and handed it over.
"I've bothered you a lot these past days, running around for me. Here's an Elixir, consider it a small gift from me. Once you take it, you should be able to step into the Qi Blood Realm."
Xiao Tian caught the Elixir, somewhat overwhelmed with gratitude, and couldn't keep from asking, "Young Master Lu, what Elixir is this?"
"It's called the Nourishing Qi and Blood Elixir."
Xiao Tian was immediately stunned.
He had heard Grandfather Ma mention the Elixir that Lu Qing referred to.
It was reputed to be one of the best auxiliary Elixirs in the Qi Blood Realm.
A single pill was incredibly valuable.
Xiao Tian still remembered the regret on Grandfather Ma's face when he spoke of this Elixir, saying that even he, during his Qi Blood Realm stage, only had three Nourishing Qi and Blood Elixirs for his cultivation.
If he could have received more support from his family back then, perhaps he wouldn't have had to spend so much time and effort on Qi and Blood durability and would've reached the Muscle Bone Realm much sooner than he actually did.
Even Grandfather Ma, so valued by his family, had only three Nourishing Qi and Blood Elixirs to aid his cultivation during the Qi Blood Realm.
And now, he had the chance to obtain one.
Xiao Tian was suddenly filled with reverence and trepidation.
He certainly did not doubt the authenticity of this Elixir.
With Lu Qing's status and Cultivation, there was no need to deceive him with such matters.
He merely felt that such a precious Elixir was too exalted for someone of his humble status to touch.
"Young Master Lu, I can't accept such a precious Elixir," Xiao Tian hastily said.
"It's fine, just take it. Ma Gu won't be able to return for a while, and you'll be in charge of the market. With your current strength alone, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep things in order. Stepping into the Qi Blood Realm sooner will enable you to manage the market on Ma Gu's behalf."
Xiao Tian's martial arts were decent, but it was doubtful that they would be enough to manage a large market.
Not to mention, his colleagues might not necessarily submit to him.
Even some country bullies were strong and robust.
Ordinary people practicing martial arts, if they can't step into the Qi Blood Realm and grasp the Power of Qi and Blood, no matter how skilled they become, they might not be able to take on multiple opponents.
In situations where they face opponents who disregard martial ethics and attack all at once, they may end up capsized in the gutter.
Lu Qing, who lived a secluded life, rarely traveled far except to gather herbs in the mountains.
The marketplace was vital for his living supplies, and he didn't want it to become chaotic.
Therefore, it was better for him if Xiao Tian could manage the market well.
After all, he had already reached perfection in the Qi Blood Realm, and the Blood Nourishing Elixir wasn't of much use to him anymore.
To use one as a favor was no problem.
"Young Master Lu..."
Xiao Tian wanted to say something else but didn't know what else to say at the moment.
"Enough, don't fuss." Lu Qing smiled, "I'm a martial artist myself, and naturally know the difficulties of cultivation. This is also a chance for you, so don't refuse it."
Xiao Tian was taken aback.
He thought, if someone with your frightful speed of cultivation still calls it difficult, then what are we, lowly underlings, supposed to say?
But he knew that someone like Lu Qing, with a firm will and a domineering way of doing things, was hard to refuse. Your journey continues on empire
Lu Qing had made himself very clear; if Xiao Tian still refused, it would be a blatant disrespect.
Daring to disrespect Lu Qing was something Xiao Tian, regardless of how bold he was, wouldn't dare to do.
So all he could do was gratefully say, "Then, I'll have to thank Young Master Lu."
Watching Xiao Tian carefully going to store the Blood Nourishing Elixir away, Lu Qing shook his head.
He somewhat understood why Xiao Tian hadn't been able to enter the Qi Blood Realm thus far.
Although young, Xiao Tian had perhaps served others too much and had grown accustomed to acting humbly and cautiously in everything he did.
This wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
But as a martial artist, it's essential to have some of the bravery that comes with Qi and Blood; otherwise, how could one ascend the path of Martial Arts against the current?
Xiao Tian lacked this bit of valor, hence his ongoing failure to grasp the mystery of the connection between Qi and Blood, unable to step into the Qi Blood Realm.
Realizing this, Lu Qing suddenly said, "Brother Tian, there's no need to put away the Blood Nourishing Elixir. Take it here and now."
"Take it here?" Xiao Tian was shocked.
"Yes, it just so happens I have some free time, and I can act as your protector for a while," Lu Qing said.
Xiao Tian immediately hesitated.
In his view, how could one casually swallow an Elixir as precious as the Blood Nourishing Elixir?
One should at least bathe, wear clean clothes, and adjust their breath, ensuring that every state of the body is at its best before taking it.
Only then could one better refine the power of the medicine and avoid wasting it.
But he also dared not go against Lu Qing's words, so after hesitating for a moment, he swallowed the Elixir down.
Once the Elixir was ingested, Xiao Tian felt a surge of medicinal power arising within him.
The power was so intense and vast, far beyond Xiao Tian's expectations, leaving him unprepared.
Just as he was unsure of what to do, Lu Qing suddenly shouted, "Why aren't you practicing your martial arts to refine the medicine?"
Startled, Xiao Tian quickly assumed a stance and began practicing a set of boxing.
It was a Qi Blood Realm boxing technique taught to him by Ma Gu, which he had practiced for many years.
Lu Qing watched Xiao Tian's boxing for a while, nodding with some satisfaction.
Although this boxing technique was not as profound as Nourishing Body Boxing, Xiao Tian was skilled in its practice.
If nothing unexpected happened, Xiao Tian would soon step into the Qi Blood Realm.
However, many things in this world tend to be surprising.
Lu Qing thought that with the assistance of the Blood Nourishing Elixir, Xiao Tian should easily step into the Qi Blood Realm.
But after a long wait, he saw Xiao Tian practicing his boxing without being able to make that crucial step.
Seeing him covered in steamy sweat, Lu Qing realized that if this continued, not only would the Elixir's power be exhausted, but Xiao Tian himself might suffer significant harm.
Immediately, Lu Qing drew his War Saber from his back, a killing intent enveloping Xiao Tian as he struck with the blade.
"Xiao Tian, watch for the saber!"
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Tian instinctively looked over and felt his soul tremble with terror.