DRAGON EMPEROR

CHAPTER 23 Forward With A Young Man's Dream

The next day, Lu Ming went to the library of the Lu Family and chose the Inferior Yellow Level martial arts technique for Qiu Yue. It was the Jade Cloud Technique.

Lu Ming was not petty enough to be reluctant to share the True War Dragon Technique with Qiu Yue. Rather, it was because this technique was more suitable for men because it was so powerful, so it was inappropriate for Qiu Yue to cultivate. If the technique is not suitable, it does not matter how superior the technique is because sometimes the technique actually has a worse impact than good.

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The Jade Cloud Technique was gentle yet firm, so it was a perfect match for Qiu Yue.

Lu Ming also chose the Graceful Light Sword Technique, which was a Low Yellow Level martial art technique, for Qiu Yue.

Now, no one dared to say a word as he chose a martial arts technique.

After Lu Ming chose the martial arts technique, he headed to the Elixir Hall to purchase a number of Dragon Tiger Pills to help Qiu Yue cultivate.

As he bought the Dragon Tiger Pill, he learned that Mu Lan was no longer in the Elixir Hall. According to the staff from the Elixir Hall, Mu Lan had returned to the Mystical Sword Sect.

Mu Lan's position as the Hall Leader of Elixir was only a test. Now that the trial was over, naturally, he returned to the Mystical Sword Sect.

After handing over the techniques and pills of martial arts to Qiu Yue, Lu Ming returned to his room and entered the Supreme Temple. He took out a Qi condensation pill and started cultivating.

Just like the other pills, after he had swallowed the Qi condensing pill, a powerful force radiated from his spine and began to absorb the medicinal properties of the pill in addition to purifying the impurities from the pill. Lu Ming then transformed the influx of pure energy into Essential Qi.

The Qi Condensation Pill was an Inferior Second Level Pill, which was stronger than the Dragon Tiger Pill. However, it was nothing when compared to the Spirit Soul Pill.

Lu Ming's cultivation progressed without pause.

However, his Essential Qi was twice as dense as normal Essential Qi. If he wanted to refine it, he would need more energy, to be exact, about three times the amount of normal Essential Qi.

That meant if he wanted to increase his cultivation, he would need to spend three times the amount of energy a normal person would need.

There is no other way. Being strong means that he has to try harder.

After the ten Qi Condensation Pills were refined, Lu Ming's cultivation increased from a beginner in the Third Grade Warrior Realm to a beginner in the Fourth Grade Warrior Realm.

It cost 20,000 taels of silver, but Lu Ming only rose by one level. It was definitely a luxury, something that no one else could afford.

Even the elite disciples of the Lu Family could only redeem two Qi condensing pills in a year.

Lu Ming was not satisfied with this figure. After he finished the ten Qi condensing Pills, he visited the Elixir Hall again and bought 30 Qi condensing Pills at once. He got a 10% discount, so a total of 54,000 taels of silver.

In one go, there were only about 15,000 taels left of the 130,000 silver he had obtained from the Psammophic Pirates.

Lu Ming continued his cultivation after purchasing the pills.

At the next stage of cultivation, it required greater energy. After Lu Ming refined all 30 Qi condensing Pills, his cultivation developed into a beginner in the Sixth Grade Warrior Realm.

More than a month had passed after he consolidated his foundation. There was only half a month left before the day when the Mystic Sword Sect opened its doors for recruitment.

Lu Ming had obtained many benefits during that one and a half months. Not only was his cultivation rapidly growing, but his martial arts cultivation techniques were also developing rapidly.

The Fire Dragon Fist and the Dragon Snake Step cultivated to the Fifth Stage which was the Perfect Usage stage like a God.

The Superior Yellow Level sword technique, the Glittering Sword Technique, had been developed up to the Fourth Stage which was the Technique Mastery stage.

Lu Ming's strength had a considerable increase compared to the House of Representatives Meeting one and a half months ago.

However, Qiu Yue was the most shocking. With just the Jade Cloud Technique and the Tiger Dragon Pill, Que Yue actually managed to open three divine meridians for one and a half months.

Lu Ming was able to open three divine meridians thanks to the help of Divine Level martial arts techniques – True War Dragon Technique and the strange incomplete blood meridians.

On that day, Lu Ming prepared to make a move and set out for the Mystical Sword Sect.

“Mother, this is 10,000 silver coins. Save for future use!” He took out a pile of silver money in the courtyard and handed it to Li Ping.

“Ming'er, what are you doing? You will head to the Mystical Sword Sect where there will be many places where you need silver to cultivate it. Why did you give it to me? I'll be at the Lu Residence where I don't lack anything.” Li Ping quickly returned the silver to Lu Ming.

“Mother, I found a miracle. I don't need the money! You should save it and take the time to spend it in the future.”

Seeing how confident and resolute Lu Ming was, Li Ping did not reject the note and kept it. As he stared at his piercing gaze, Li Ping felt a sense of peerless comfort and pride. His son finally achieved greatness.

“Ming'er, let Qiu Yue accompany you to the Mystic Sword Sect this time!” Li Ping smiled gently after pondering for a moment.

Beside him, Qiu Yue's expression changed. "Mrs! Who will take care of you if I go?”

“Dumb girl, don't I have Chun Tao and those three girls now? No need to worry no one will take care of me. Besides, you are talented in martial arts. It would be a waste if you stayed with me,” Li Ping said as he patted Qiu Yue on the head.

"Mrs!" Qiu Yue started to sob as tears streamed down her eyes.

Lu Ming exclaimed in excitement because it was true that Qiu Yue had martial arts talent, so staying with the Lu Family completely wasted her talent.

Lu Ming had the same thought of bringing Qiu Yue to the Mystic Sword Sect to see if he could join the school. Perhaps, someone in the Mystical Sword Sect could help him awaken his blood meridians.

“Alright, Ming'er, it's not morning yet. You should start moving now!” Li Ping reminded.

“Then, we say goodbye now, Mom. Please take good care of yourself!” Lu Ming felt reluctant to leave.

"Go away. Be careful!" Li Ping smiled.

“Mrs, please take care of yourself! I will return to visit you,” Qiu Yue said with teary eyes.

"Go!" Li Ping nodded in encouragement.

Lu Ming replied with a nod of his head. Without saying much, he turned around and left with Qiu Yue.

Some things are better done than said.

As he watched Lu Ming's figure disappear, Li Ping's eyes began to turn red. “Ming'er, I'm sure you'll really be a strong person when I see you again, just like your father!” he muttered to himself.

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Lu Ming arrived at the Lu Family cage with Qiu Yue. Qiu Yue had never learned to ride a horse, so they simply took the green scaly horse and left the city.

Outside Fire Wind City, Lu Ming flicked the reins in his hands. The green-scaled horse galloped like a strong wind, leaving behind a trail of dust.

On the vast and boundless ground, Qiu Yue was wrapped in Lu Ming's arms. As they ran into the distance, he sniffed the faint scent emanating from his hair. Waves of ambition and pride suddenly appeared in his heart.

To drink and lie on the lap of a beautiful woman, and to travel the world with only a sword in hand; to take revenge and revenge, and to be accompanied by a loved one - this is the dream of a young man.

A young man's dream will forever be far away.

He would pick up a bottle of unfiltered wine and write a song about lost love, living life to the fullest! He would become a hero who roamed the land just by carrying a sword in hand and his pride was as strong as his blood, spreading across the land!

Since Lu Ming had obtained the Supreme Temple in this life and rose from the ashes, he would not lead a normal life!

Fire Wind City was only the beginning, and the Mystic Sword Sect was not the end. His life was destined to be filled with action!