Chapter 148

Chapter 148 Shocking, Wei Xinghe’s Plan

“Don’t be alarmed, everyone. I just had a slight breakthrough during my morning exercises, not an invasion.”

Sensing the powerful aura of Lu Qing’s breakthrough, it was Chief Steward Wei and several Silver Moon Guard commanders who rushed over.

When they arrived at the courtyard, Lu Qing explained.

“So it’s Young Master Lu practicing. All is well then. You may withdraw,” Chief Steward Wei said.

“Yes!”

the Silver Moon Guard commanders replied.

But their gazes at Lu Qing were filled with even greater awe.

Yesterday, outside the city, Lu Qing had personally defeated a martial arts master who had reached the Perfection stage of the Inner Viscera Realm right before their eyes.

Now that he had achieved another breakthrough, how much greater would his strength be?

More importantly, after a night of discussion, almost all the Silver Moon Guards knew Lu Qing’s identity.

After all, many of the guards had seen Lu Qing when they had first gone to the courtyard to protect the young master.

They knew that just two or three months ago, he was still a mere Qi and Blood Realm warrior.

In just a short time, he had risen from a Qi and Blood Realm warrior to a level where even martial arts masters were no match for him, and now he had achieved another breakthrough.

The Silver Moon Guard commanders were truly shocked beyond words.

Chief Steward Wei was equally astonished.

However, knowing that Lu Qing had accompanied the ancestor yesterday to comprehend the treasure, he managed to maintain composure.

“Young Master Lu is truly a martial arts prodigy. Compared to you, my decades of training pale in comparison.”

Chief Steward Wei smiled after the Silver Moon Guard commanders left.

“You’re too kind, Chief Steward. I’m just a bit luckier,” Lu Qing said modestly.

Chief Steward Wei smiled, knowing that this was just Lu Qing’s self-deprecation.

“Since Young Master Lu is up, I should have the servants prepare breakfast. I’d also like to invite Young Master Lu and Doctor Chen to the dining hall for dinner later.”

“Very well, thank you, Chief Steward.”

After Chief Steward Wei left, Lu Qing first went to wake Xiaoyan and Xiaoli, then went to the adjacent wing to pay his respects to his master.

The old doctor had also risen.

He had been awake the moment Lu Qing’s breakthrough.

However, after sensing the presence of Chief Steward Wei and the others, he simply waited until they had left before getting up.

“Breakthrough?”

the old doctor asked with a smile upon seeing Lu Qing enter.

He knew a thing or two about the accumulation of his disciples’ abilities.

“Well, I’ve honed my skills to the limit in the Bones and Muscles Realm. There was no further progress, so I broke through.”

“Your cultivation speed is truly remarkable. Ah Qing, you’re not even sixteen yet, are you?”

“I’ll be sixteen after the New Year.”

“Under sixteen…”

Even though the old doctor had watched Lu Qing’s progress and breakthroughs, he still found his age inconceivable.

Such martial arts accomplishments for a Neigu Realm warrior under the age of sixteen were rare, even in the prosperous and blessed Zhongzhou.

Furthermore, he knew that Lu Qing had only truly begun his martial arts training for a few months.

Furthermore, with Lu Qing’s talent, the Neigu Realm would surely not be enough to constrain him.

It would likely take only a few years for him to break through his barriers and enter the Xiantian realm.

By then, he would be barely twenty.

A Xiantian Grandmaster at twenty years old…

The thought of this made the old doctor’s heart tremble.

If Lu Qing could truly reach that level, he would undoubtedly be a truly remarkable achievement in the entire history of martial arts.

“Master, Chief Steward Wei just said that breakfast is almost ready. Please come and have dinner later.”

Lu Qing didn’t notice the shock in his master’s eyes.

In his heart, his master was the true martial arts genius, while he was merely exploiting his supernatural powers to gain advantage.

Furthermore, in terms of cultivation talent, he was far inferior to his master.

“Yes, I understand,”

the old doctor nodded, gathering his composure.

While Lu Qing and the others were washing up, in another courtyard, Wei Xinghe had just finished listening to the chief steward’s report.

“It’s indeed Young Master Lu who has broken through,”

Wei Xinghe sighed.

He had naturally sensed Lu Qing’s aura earlier when he broke through.

It was because he sensed that aura, seemingly Lu Qing’s, that he hadn’t gone over.

Now, after hearing the chief steward’s report, he knew his suspicions were correct.

“Ah Hai, I remember you saying before that when you first met Young Master Lu, he was still only a Qi and Blood Realm warrior, right?”

“Yes, sir. The young master was injured, and I went to protect him. Judging from Young Master Lu’s Qi and Blood at the time, he had only recently entered the Qi and Blood Realm,” Chief Steward Wei said respectfully.

“It’s only been a short time since Zi’an’s recovery, and he’s already broken through to the Inner Visceral Realm. His combat power is so great that even a Postnatal Perfection Grandmaster is no match for him. How on earth did Young Master Lu cultivate?” Wei

Xinghe exclaimed in disbelief.

“A prodigy like Young Master Lu naturally defies common sense, much like the renowned young talents of Zhongzhou. Aren’t they incomprehensible to others?” said Wei Daguan.

“But the problem is, even those young talents of Zhongzhou are like a firefly compared to the sun, insignificant compared to Young Master Lu.” Wei Xinghe sighed.

Wei Daguan was silent for a moment.

Yes, those young prodigies hailed by the world in Zhongzhou are indeed extraordinary.

But compared to Lu Qing, the gap is enormous.

A sixteen-year-old Internal Viscera Realm expert, even at the Muscle and Bone Realm, could defeat a true martial arts master with his bare hands.

Such an achievement is truly astonishing.

“And that old Doctor Chen is equally unpredictable. You know, after contemplating that treasure yesterday, the old man’s expression has been a bit dazed. When I went to pay him a visit, I found out that he was struck by old Doctor Chen. He said that although they were both in the Xiantian Realm, the gap between him and the old doctor was too great.”

“Old Doctor Chen and Young Master Lu, this master and disciple, are both truly extraordinary figures!”

Wei Xinghe sighed and fell silent.

Master and servant, quietly savoring the shock in their hearts.

“Dad, you’re awake!”

At this moment, a cheerful voice broke the silence.

Wei Xinghe turned around, somewhat surprised, “Zi’an, it’s rare to see you up so early.”

“I’ve been getting up so early to practice lately. Didn’t Mom and Dad tell you?”

Wei Zi’an, dressed in a tight suit, had a rosy complexion and a hint of sweat on his forehead, clearly fresh from a workout.

Wei Xinghe, a thought flashing, smiled, “Your mom did tell me some interesting stories about your time in the mountains last night. She said you’ve been practicing diligently lately, following Master Ma’s instructions to get up early every day to practice, right?”

“Yes!” Wei Zi’an nodded vigorously, eager to try. “And I’ve recently learned a set of stick techniques from Doctor Lu. How about practicing them now and asking for your guidance?”

“Oh, the stick techniques taught by Young Master Lu?” Wei Xinghe, remembering what his wife had said last night, suddenly became interested. “Then try it and see.”

“Sir, do you mind if I observe?”

Chief Steward Wei was equally intrigued.

“No, no, Uncle Hai is so skilled, it’s a good opportunity for you to help me see if I’ve made any mistakes,” Wei Zi’an said excitedly.

Wei Xinghe and the chief steward exchanged a glance.

They both noticed that Wei Zi’an’s personality seemed to have changed considerably.

He wasn’t as cheerful in the past, and he wasn’t as polite when speaking to people as he is now.

“Father, then, I’ll begin.”

Wei Zi’an, dressed in a formal suit, stood in the center of the courtyard, holding a long staff in his backhand.

The long staff was a weapon from the mansion’s collection, and the one he brought back from the mountains was already a treasured possession.

Though crude, the stick held special meaning to him, and he couldn’t just throw it away.

“Good.”

Wei Xinghe looked at his energetic youngest son, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Wei Zi’an took a deep breath, regulating his breathing. Suddenly, the long stick in his hand transformed into a shadow, and a set of stick techniques flowed from his hands like flowing water.

Wei Xinghe watched with a smile at first.

But as he watched, a look of surprise crossed his eyes.

The same thing happened to Wei Dazong, the chief steward beside him.

Soon, Wei Zi’an had completed his set of stick techniques, holding the long stick horizontally, motionless, breathing steadily, and slowly ending the moves.

His serious and solemn expression left Wei Xinghe a little dazed.

It was the first time he had seen his youngest son practice martial arts so seriously.

“Dad, Uncle Hai, how’s my stick technique going?”

Wei Zi’an asked eagerly after calming his breath.

“Not bad, very good, An’er. You really surprised me this time.”

Wei Xinghe’s words weren’t meant to cheer his son up.

Rather, the stick technique Wei Zi’an had just demonstrated was truly methodical, the moves expertly executed, and the power perfectly balanced. It was clear he had put in a lot of hard work.

“Your stick technique is masterful and exquisite, young master. Even at the Qi and Blood Realm, yours is considered exceptional,” Chief Steward Wei exclaimed in praise.

“Thank you, Father and Uncle Hai, for the compliments!” Wei Zi’an beamed.

One of the reasons he’d been training so diligently lately was to earn Father’s approval.

Now that he had truly achieved it, a deep sense of accomplishment filled his heart.

“An’er, you said this stick technique was taught to you by Young Master Lu. What’s its name?” Wei Xinghe asked.

“It’s called the ‘One Qi Stick Technique,’ but Doctor Lu said he’s deliberately simplified it. The true ‘One Qi Stick Technique’ won’t be practiced until I reach the Muscle and Bone Realm,” Wei Zi’an replied.

“Simplified?”

Wei Xinghe and Chief Steward Wei were surprised.

The stick technique Wei Zi’an had just demonstrated featured a continuous flow of moves, integrating offense and defense with few flaws. It could be considered a truly complete martial art.

If they hadn’t been told, they wouldn’t have been able to tell it was a simplified form.

Wei Xinghe and Wei Da Zongguan exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise.

The [One Qi Stick Technique] was merely a Qi and Blood Realm martial art, hardly profound, and naturally wouldn’t have been taken seriously by these two Neigu Realm warriors.

But the insight this stick technique revealed about Lu Qing’s martial realm left them baffled.

Wei Xinghe suddenly felt a sense of his ancestor’s feelings.

Fellow Xiantian Realm cultivators, his ancestor had been deeply frustrated by his inability to discern the old doctor’s martial arts realm.

Now, he, too, was unable to discern the martial arts realm of Lu Qing, also in the Neigu Realm.

It was hard not to be struck by such a prodigy.

Looking at his youngest son’s delighted face, Wei Xinghe’s thoughts shifted.

Then he smiled and said, “An’er, did you pay your respects to Master Ma today?”

“Yes, I did. I paid my respects to Master before coming to see you, Dad,” Wei Zi’an said quickly.

Wei Xinghe’s smile widened. “Very good. Now that you’ve become Master, a Master is like a father to you. You must be filial and respectful to Master Ma, understand?”

“I understand, Dad. Mother taught me all that.” Wei Zi’an nodded seriously.

“It’s good that you’ve taken it to heart.” Wei Xinghe was increasingly pleased with his youngest son’s transformation. “However, now that you’ve become Master, this is no small matter for our Wei family. We can’t treat it with such frivolity.”

“Dad, I don’t understand what you mean,” Wei Zi’an scratched his head.

“What I mean is that the ceremony you held in the mountains that day was a bit too simple. Our Wei family didn’t even offer a gift. This was too much of an injustice to Master Ma,” Wei Xinghe said.

“Master Ma is not only your master, but also your and your mother’s savior. We in the Wei family cannot neglect him like this.”

“So I’ve decided to pick a good day to hold a grand apprenticeship ceremony for you, with all the proper etiquette. What do you think?” “

Okay, okay,” Wei Zi’an said, beaming with joy. “Dad, that’s a great idea! I’ll tell Master right away!”

With that, he hurried out.

“Master, the young master has really changed,”

sighed Wei’s chief steward, observing Wei Zi’an’s delight.

“Yes, while the Tiancang Sect’s attack was a disaster for our Wei family, An’er has been able to grow because of it. It can be considered a blessing in disguise.” Wei Xinghe said with a look of relief.

“But Master, do you really want the young master to become Ma Gu’s disciple?” The Wei Chief Steward hesitated. “His cultivation is still a little low.”

Wei Xinghe nodded. “Of course, Master Ma’s cultivation is a little low, but An’er is incredibly respectful of him. Previously, I hired masters with higher cultivation, but An’er wouldn’t listen to them. What good was that?” “

Furthermore, Master Ma has excellent character. He was able to step forward and save Madam and the others in that situation. With such character, he’s more than qualified to be An’er’s master.”

“As for what kind of cultivation to pursue, our Wei family has a wealth of techniques and elixirs. As long as An’er is willing to work hard, why worry about not having the resources to improve his cultivation?”

“For An’er, a master who can control him is more suitable than a master with extraordinary skills.”

The Wei Chief Steward thought for a moment, realizing that the patriarch’s words made sense.

He also knew that there was one point that the head of the family hadn’t mentioned directly.

That was the close relationship between Ma Gu and Lu Qing. This alone was enough for them to pay attention to.

After all, those two were truly unpredictable.

Even the Wei family didn’t dare to offend them easily.

“Alright, that’s settled. You’re responsible for the preparations, and make sure they’re done well.” Wei Xinghe said finally.

“Yes, I understand.”

Just as Wei Dazong went to make arrangements for the apprenticeship.

On the other side, Ma Gu was stunned when he heard Wei Zian’s words.

(End of this chapter)