Seeing Zhao Changhe finally focusing on practicing the horse stance, Luo Qi rolled her eyes.

The technique of practicing the horse stance seemed very poor, but the fact was that Zhao Changhe's strength was indeed considerable, and it also caused his lower body to be very stable. If she didn't use her inner strength to push him, she wouldn't be able to push him with her own strength.

The demonic technique did have some tricks, but Luo Qi was very skeptical whether ordinary people could practice it with such dedication to basic skills. So how many people could really practice this technique well?

On the other side, Zhao Changhe had already entered the inner vision.

This kind of inner vision was very different from the internal observation of true qi flow in the meridians... what was observed was the flow of blood, just like in a biological anatomy experiment in class, where you could see the blood flowing slowly in the blood vessels. Not only that, but you could also clearly feel the energy and the "blood qi" and "evil qi" contained in it.

These peculiar breaths and energies intertwined and merged with the blood, like a river flowing into the sea, surging and rushing.

For Zhao Changhe's scientific literacy, this was very unscientific, but fortunately, since he saw Chaos Chronicles, he had no intention of talking about science...

This blood evil qi penetrated into the muscles and bones, greatly enhancing his own strength, but at the same time, it would rush into the brain, affecting clear thinking and causing negative effects of losing control. But it wasn't purely negative, as entering a state of frenzy could indeed make people fight better. It was a double-edged sword.

The more the technique was activated, the more the blood qi would rush up. At present, in order to break through, of course, he had to activate the technique to the extreme. Zhao Changhe himself didn't know what degree of result it would lead to.

As for the so-called human body Xuan Guan, there was actually no unified standard. At least, the internal and external families had different definitions of the human body Xuan Guan.

The internal family talked about acupoints and meridians, which was very similar to what Zhao Changhe saw in martial arts novels about "opening up XX meridians". By opening up which meridians and acupoints, you could achieve what kind of effect, which was the Xuan Guan at which level.

The external family still talked about muscles, bones, skin, muscles, and even the performance of the skin surface as standards. For example, how much physical strength could be exerted, and how much force could be blasted out with one punch.

Corresponding to the checkpoints of the Blood Evil technique, it was whether the blood evil qi rushing in the blood vessels could penetrate into specific capillaries under one's own control, and strengthen the muscle parts that one needed, so that in battle, one could more targetedly exert the strength of a certain part.

This was the first level of Xuan Guan - to initially and actively master control over one's own body's muscles, bones, and blood vessels.

It sounded very simple and basic, but it was very difficult to achieve. After all, one had to use all their strength to run the blood qi to break through. If it went wrong, it was possible to die from the uncontrolled blood and evil qi breaking through the body, or to become crazy from the blood qi rushing to the brain.

Zhao Changhe carefully followed the requirements of the Blood Evil technique and tried to concentrate the surging blood evil qi on his biceps. His arm swelled up almost visibly, and his thin clothes were almost about to burst.

Luo Qi, who was watching from the side, could even imagine that if he took off his clothes, he would be able to see the knotted muscles and the blood-colored aura floating on the surface.

The swelling began to extend downwards, from the upper arm to the forearm, and then infused into the fist.

Sure enough, the fist began to show a blood color.This kind of expression was similar to when everyone watched Fang Duozhu fight Luo Zhenwu. It turned out that they had just come into contact with it so quickly, but it was just a matter of level.

Breaking through the first level is so simple? Luo Qi carefully looked at Zhao Changhe's eyes.

Those eyes were indeed a bit red, with a bit of a manic and violent aura... After all, driving the Bloodthirsty Qi with all one's strength cannot be fully controlled, and there must be a part that enters the brain. That's why he needs protection.

But... overall, it's still okay? Although Zhao Changhe's eyes were red and looked violent, his rationality seemed to be there.

Just as she was thinking this, she saw Zhao Changhe's eyes becoming more and more abnormal, his breathing becoming heavier and heavier, and his expression looking like he wanted to eat someone.

Luo Qi subconsciously took a step back, thinking to herself, "Damn, you're saying this isn't an aphrodisiac? It's obviously a trap! Are you going to pounce on me and tear me apart in the next moment...?"

As Luo Qi backed away, she asked expressionlessly, "Are you okay? Do you want me to kick you into the lake?"

"No need..." Zhao Changhe struggled to speak, his voice hoarse. "My rationality is controllable, but I feel very uncomfortable. My blood vessels are surging, and it feels like countless ants are crawling inside... "

Luo Qi fell silent.

Both of them thought of what Fang Buping had said when they first joined: "Practicing demonic techniques will be very painful."

Before, they didn't feel it to this extent, and they even thought that Fang Buping was just trying to scare Zhao Changhe.

But now that they have broken through the Xuan Guan and entered the hall, they should experience the pain.

What is a demonic technique? It is to harm others before harming oneself. How can the Bloodthirsty Qi flow in the body without pain? They should have known that demonic techniques have negative effects. While enjoying the rapid progress, the negative effects would come sooner or later. Now they have finally experienced it firsthand.

Luo Qi hesitated.

Although he said that his rationality was controllable, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't suddenly lose control if she got too close.

Moreover... deep down in Luo Qi's heart, she vaguely felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing if Zhao Changhe died... He was good to her, and she couldn't bring herself to harm him. But if he had an accident while practicing, wouldn't it be better for her?

Why should she help him? And why should she take the risk of him losing control?

But...

Although these thoughts were spinning in her mind, her feet still involuntarily moved forward, and her palm lightly rested on Zhao Changhe's back.

It wasn't until her palm was placed there that Luo Qi reacted and secretly sighed.

Unwilling to abandon kindness... Zhao Changhe was like that, and so was she.

Forget it.

Zhao Changhe felt a gentle breath permeating through his meridians, soothing and nourishing the chaos in his body. He could feel that Luo Qi's internal strength was not oriented towards a gentle and nourishing nature, but was also a sharp and lethal internal breath. She was struggling to restrain the sharpness of her internal strength, awkwardly helping to sort out the chaos and calm the bloodthirst.

The unbearable pain was slightly relieved, and he could feel Luo Qi's efforts. Zhao Changhe whispered, "Thank you...""I'm just doing my job as a protector. There's nothing to thank me for." Luo Qi said with difficulty, "But this can only ease your pain a little, it's not a permanent solution. You came here to break through... with such great pain, can you still make a breakthrough? Maybe you should give up?"

Zhao Changhe gasped, "I was too uncomfortable just now and forgot... I just remembered now, Instructor Sun gave me a pill, probably for this... a painkiller?"

Luo Qi was silent for a moment and slowly said, "Maybe. But have you ever thought that if you have to rely on this kind of medicine to get by in the future, it may be a means for the demonic sect to control people. No wonder Instructor Sun taught you wholeheartedly and wasn't afraid of you betraying him... did he tell you these things?"

Zhao Changhe was also silent. Instructor Sun did hesitate a few times but never explained it clearly. From his perspective, isn't it natural for the demonic sect to control people?

Luo Qi's words from that day echoed in his heart again: Don't trust anyone, including me and Instructor Sun.

Zhao Changhe had already taken out the medicine, but he gritted his teeth and put it back in his pocket. Without a solution, and with Luo Qi's unprofessional hair combing, it was obvious that it was useless. Zhao Changhe could no longer maintain his posture and slowly curled up on the ground in pain.

Who would have thought that just a moment ago, he was still under the moonlight, peeking at someone bathing, and in just a few breaths, everything changed.

The chill of winter solstice.

Luo Qi urged, "Can't you just stop? Are you going to tell me you can't stop?"

Zhao Changhe gritted his teeth, "What happens after I stop... I just stop practicing? Abandon my efforts?"

Luo Qi was speechless.

Abandoning efforts usually means abandoning one's foundation, and one can no longer cultivate anything.

"It's better to push through... and see if there's a dead end at the end of the road!" Zhao Changhe grabbed the stones by the edge of the pool, and his fingers were covered in blood, drop by drop falling into the water, a shocking sight.

Luo Qi watched anxiously, "Why don't you take the medicine?"

"If it's a means of control, why should I take it..." Zhao Changhe whispered, "I don't believe it anymore. I'll rely on myself to get through this!"

Luo Qi stopped talking and stared at Zhao Changhe's eyes, which showed signs of madness.

They say that Zhao Laoda is a hero.

Luo Qi had always sneered at this, thinking that a hero who blushes and bows to women is not a hero at all.

But at this moment, she truly felt that he was a hero.

Zhao Changhe was scratching at the rocks and suddenly laughed, "Is Instructor Sun's behavior normal or abnormal?... That's another matter... at least I didn't trust the wrong person."

Luo Qi suddenly became angry, "You're just a fool!"

Zhao Changhe whispered, "At least this time, I don't need their medicine... I rely on you."

Luo Qi was stunned, and suddenly felt that the chaotic blood and murderous aura in Zhao Changhe's body were gradually calming down, his swollen muscles returning to normal, but there was a faint blood color flowing between his fists, looking eerie and indescribable in the moonlight.

"You broke through?" she asked incredulously.

"Yeah." Zhao Changhe lightly clenched and opened his fist, feeling the change in his strength, and hoarsely said, "Thank you."Luo Qi shook her head. She only helped Zhao Changhe a little, which was insignificant. He was still in great pain. His trembling and hoarse voice made it clear. In the midst of intense pain, most people couldn't even concentrate, except for true tough guys. Who could grit their teeth and break through the Xuan Guan?

It seemed like he didn't rely on Luo Qi, but himself.

But if he continued to cultivate, he would still face such a hurdle, and it would only get harder and harder. Could he endure it?

"Also..." Zhao Changhe gasped weakly, but his face was very happy: "We have a blessing in disguise... I found something... Look."

Luo Qi followed his gaze in surprise.

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The bloodstains seeping into the pool water were twisting like dragons, as if they had come to life, spinning around the pool in a half-moon shape without stopping.