Chapter 1273 - Successful Promotion
Chapter 1273 of "Super Soldier in the City" opens with suspenseful action: Chapter 1273: Chapter 1323: Successful PromotionLi Yifei told his family that thereâs a rapid method... Keep going!
Chapter 1273: Chapter 1323: Successful PromotionLi Yifei told his family that thereâs a rapid method for cultivating True Qi, which immediately piqued everyoneâs interest. For people who donât know anything about martial arts, cultivating True Qi feels near impossible. The women in Li Yifeiâs house are no exception. While they might not live in luxury, their delicate skin and pampered lifestyles make it clear that theyâve had it easyâexcept for Su Yiyi, whoâs endured a harder life than most. Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao had relatively humble backgrounds before, but the rest were practically raised inside honey pots.
Every day, they performed dull, repetitive movements without seeing any results. Most of them lost interest within a few days. Only Su Yiyi and Su Mengxin kept at it, while the rest would halfheartedly mimic the moves whenever they rememberedâthen quickly drop the effort.
Now that they learned thereâs a shortcut, their lost enthusiasm was reignited.
But when they saw the tub filled with murky, black water, everyone furrowed their brows.
Xu Yingying was the first to speak. "Honey, are you sure this is for us?"
Li Yifei rubbed his nose and replied, "Of course. This tub contains expensive medicinal herbs, and every single one is essential. Thatâs why the water looks like this."
Ning Xinâer grimaced and said, "Itâs so black... soaking in this stuff wonât turn our skin dark, will it?"
Everyone immediately turned their eyes to Li Yifei. To these women, their fair skin was paramount. If they were to turn into "African beauties," no matter how much benefit came from it, they absolutely wouldnât agree.
"Definitely not," Li Yifei assured them. "While the medicine has color, thereâs no actual pigment in itâall of it is pure energy." Having tested the concoction earlier and consulted Murong Yuanqing for confirmation, Li Yifei spoke confidently.
But even so, everyone still shook their heads in doubtâexcept one person.
"Iâll try it first," Su Yiyi bit her lip and announced.
"Yiyi!" Everyone turned to her in surprise.
Su Yiyi nodded and spoke determinedly, "Yes, I want to try. Our husband would never harm us. I donât want to always rely on others for protection whenever we go outâit feels so stifling. I want to become stronger so that if anyone targets us, our husband wonât have to worry about our safety constantly."
The usually timid Su Yiyi displayed the most courage among them, leaving everyone else feeling slightly ashamed. Lin Qiong immediately volunteered, "Iâll go first instead. My skin isnât as pale anyway, so even if it darkens a bit, itâs no big deal. Yiyi, your complexion is so fairâitâd be a shame if it changed. You all donât need to fight me for this spot; Iâm the most suitable because I have some martial arts background. Letâs just leave it to me."
Li Yifei quickly chimed in, "Alright, Qiongqiong will try first. Everyone else can watch and feel assured."
Seeing Li Yifei agree, Su Yiyi backed down, and the group accepted Lin Qiongâs decision.
After everyone left the room, only Li Yifei and Lin Qiong remained in the bathroom. Over the past few days, Li Yifei had taught everyone the rapid cultivation method for True Qi. It wasnât particularly difficult, so they all knew how it worked.
Lin Qiong approached the tub, staring at the dark, medicinal bath with furrowed brows. She turned and glared at Li Yifei, warning, "If you dare deceive me, Iâll make sure you regret it!"
Li Yifei laughed heartily and replied, "Would I ever lie to my wife? Come on, give it a try. I promise youâll become a martial arts expert in no time."
Lin Qiong finally stepped into the tub, letting the dark liquid envelop her entire body.
Li Yifei also joined her in the bath, which eased Lin Qiongâs worries. If Li Yifei was willing to be in the tub with her, it meant that problems were unlikely.
He placed his hands against hers, transferring True Qi into her body. Since Lin Qiong had no True Qi of her own, she needed Li Yifeiâs guidance to absorb the medicinal power.
Li Yifei quickly felt the medicinal bathâs energy slowly permeating Lin Qiongâs pores. With the aid of his True Qi, the energy gradually transformed into faint threads of True Qi. Though weak, it successfully merged with Lin Qiongâs meridiansâin contrast to his own True Qi, which, even when injected into her body, couldnât stay inside.
This elated Li Yifei. Lin Qiong and the others had finally taken the first step. As long as they could sense the presence of True Qi within themselves, they could use the rapid cultivation method to circulate it properly, eventually mastering the intricacies of Dual Cultivation.
After two hours, the bathwater had turned even darker and lost its medicinal potency. Only then did Li Yifei stop.
During those two hours, Lin Qiong felt something unique growing inside herâit was no other than the True Qi Li Yifei mentioned. Thrilled, she exclaimed, "Does this mean Iâve succeeded?"
Li Yifei smiled faintly and said, "Of course. But this is just the first step. To truly master it, youâll need at least five more baths."
"Only five?"
"You think thatâs few?" Li Yifei rolled his eyes and said, "Do you know how much one tub costs? At least a hundred thousand, and once itâs used, itâs done."
"Only a hundred thousand? Even five more baths plus this oneâthatâs just six hundred thousand! No big deal."
"Iâll deduct it from your allowance."
"Dare you try!" Lin Qiong glared at him before stepping out of the tub to check herself in the mirror. Seeing that her skin hadnât darkened, she finally felt at ease.
Li Yifei knew this method was effective, but it required substantial time and cost. For most people, it would be out of reach. And even if someone managed to cultivate a small amount of True Qi, persistence was necessaryâwithout it, the effort would be wasted. For now, the plan was to help Lin Qiong establish her True Qi foundation. The ultimate goal was to experiment with Dual Cultivation, which was something to truly look forward to if successful.
Over the next few days, Li Yifei helped Lin Qiong cultivate True Qi every evening. After six days, Lin Qiong was finally able to sustain her True Qi.
While it wasnât incredibly strong, she could circulate it herself and use it according to the principles of Dual Cultivation.
Li Yifei had a sudden thoughtâif Lin Qiong used this method, she could absorb his True Qi much like the nuns on Hua Mountain did. This would significantly strengthen her, though at a slower pace.
With everything prepared, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong began their first Dual Cultivation session that evening. He even brought Jiang Ningxiang to assist, believing her presence would increase their chances of success.
This moment wasnât just exciting for Lin Qiong and Li Yifeiâit had everyone in the house on edge. They knew from Jiang Ningxiang that the nuns practicing Dual Cultivation on Hua Mountain looked youthful even at fifty or sixty years old, which made the prospect irresistible. Though these women were all stunning beauties now, the fear of aging loomed large over them. If they could preserve their youth, it would be a dream come true.
The Dual Cultivation session began. Jiang Ningxiang first guided Lin Qiongâs faint True Qi and ensured it flowed correctly. Once everything was in place, Li Yifei started the process.
But as soon as Li Yifeiâs True Qi entered Lin Qiong, it completely overwhelmed and dissolved her weaker True Qi.
"Whatâs going on?" Li Yifei immediately stopped and connected with Jiang Ningxiang mentally.
Confused, Jiang Ningxiang replied, "I donât get it either. What happened?"
Li Yifei thought for a moment and said, "Maybe my True Qi is too powerful, and Lin Qiongâs is too weak. The disparity is just too greatâher True Qi canât handle mine."
"Then try weakening yours."
Li Yifei concentrated his True Qi into his Dantian, leaving only faint traces circulating in his meridians. Even then, his True Qi remained stronger than Lin Qiongâs.
This time, however, his True Qi didnât overpower hers. Instead, their energies intertwined, flowing harmoniously according to the principles of Dual Cultivation.
"It worked!" Jiang Ningxiangâs excited voice echoed in his mind.
Li Yifei nodded. "Yes, it should be fine now. Letâs see how effective it really is."
After more than an hour, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong finished their Dual Cultivation session. During the process, Lin Qiong felt her True Qi strengthen noticeably, leaving her elated. She expressed her excitement in a more... physical way, which even pulled Jiang Ningxiang into an unexpected first-time participation.
Despite the late hour, the rest of the household remained in the living room, eager for news. After tidying up, the three of them descended the stairs.
"How did it go?" Everyone looked at them expectantly.
Li Yifei smiled faintly and replied, "The method works, but progress wonât be immediate. Tonight, Iâll try another session with Lin Qiong to see if we can make her True Qi even stronger."
"Oh yeah!"
"Amazing!"
"We can stay young forever!"
This was the common thought across everyoneâs mindâand the excitement was beyond words.
Over the following days, Li Yifei continued Dual Cultivation sessions with Lin Qiong. In the beginning, Lin Qiongâs True Qi doubled with each session, growing exponentially. But after several attempts, the growth started to slow.
Li Yifei realized that from now on, the improvement would be gradual. Instead of devoting special time to it, they could simply incorporate it into their nightly intimacy, no longer needing dedicated Dual Cultivation sessions.