Chapter 8, The Beauty Saves the Rogue

With a light crack, it was not the sound of bones breaking; the wooden stick in Yan Xiaoyi's hand had already split into two pieces. Before he could clearly see what his attacker looked like, his nose had already made intimate contact with the opponent's elbow. A scream that did not resemble anything a human could produce erupted, and Yan Xiaoyi's body was unexpectedly sent flying backward, toppling over two others who had come with him.

Qi Yue has always been without a watch; it felt like they had been traveling for about an hour when they finally arrived at their destination

Qi Yue nodded and walked over to Yan Xiao Yi. At this moment, Yan Xiao Yi appeared even more disheveled than last time; his nasal bone was clearly broken, and his face was covered in blood. Qi Yue feigned regret and said, "Now you finally understand the reason why flowers are so red, right? Sigh, I am too lazy to argue with someone like you. Go back and tell your dad, you kindergarten kid." With that, he didn't even glance at Yan Xiao Yi again and turned to leave with Ji Mingming.

Ji Mingming picked up her luggage and said with a smile, "Alright, let's go quickly. I'm not that unreasonable. It's just that I don't want to stay here for even another minute; what is this place smelling like! And you keep smoking, you might as well smoke yourself to death."

Ji Mingming smiled, "So you still have a heart for chivalry, as Master Zaglu said, you are certainly not without merit"

Qi Yue widened his eyes, "No way, leaving now? My dear aunt, please spare me, I, I want to sleep!"

A woman walked out from the main gate. Although Mingming's height was already not short, she still had to look up half a head, standing at least around 1.78 meters tall. Even Qi Yue, who had grown a little taller after waking up, couldn't help but feel somewhat inferior in the presence of this tall woman

Ji Mingming went directly to the intercom system next to the door, pressed a few buttons, and amidst the buzzing sound, the main gate quietly opened to both sides

Qi Yue's expression changed slightly. If it were any other time, he would have turned and run away long ago; he had always been quite skilled at escaping. However, he could not run now, as he did not know whether Ji Mingming had already fled far away. Throughout his life, he had very few true friends, and just yesterday, he had unexpectedly made a friend who was a stunning beauty. At this moment, as a man, he absolutely would not back down. After all, what burned within him was the bloodline of a Qilin. Courage had always been one of the things he possessed in abundance. Throughout his life, he had very few true friends, and just yesterday, he had unexpectedly made a friend who was a stunning beauty. At this moment, as a man, he absolutely would not back down. After all, what burned within him was the bloodline of a Qilin. Courage had always been one of the things he possessed in abundance.

Ji Mingming clapped her hands, returned to Qi Yue's side, and smiled, saying: "Alright, we can leave now. Don't worry, I am measured in my actions; they will only end up with a few broken bones at most"

Qi Yue immediately felt two warm currents gathering and lingering at the spots where Ji Mingming had struck, and he quickly memorized these two locations. At this moment, he was still in an excited phase of yearning for strength; once he became interested, he remained very focused.

As soon as Qi Yue saw the densely packed acupoints and their names, he immediately felt overwhelmed. "Uh, Teacher Ji, I'm a bit tired. How about we discuss this tomorrow? Isn't this a bit too much? Is there a simpler method for practice?"

Just as Qi Yue was about to rush forward and confront Yan Xiaoyi, a voice that sounded like heavenly music suddenly rang out, "Let me handle this. Who says only heroes can save the damsel in distress? A beautiful woman can also save a rogue."

This wouldn't be a concentration camp, would it? Qi Yue said with a mischievous smile

Qi Yue rose with a bitter smile, simply tidying up his belongings. He truly had little to take with him; he initially intended to grab a few magazines and some old clothes, but as soon as Ji Mingming caught a whiff of the scent on his clothes, she insisted he abandon the idea. As for what he would wear in the future, Ji Mingming stated that she would consider these old clothes as purchased by her, and she would take responsibility for his new clothes going forward, as a form of compensation to Qi Yue. Only then did Qi Yue feel lighthearted as he followed her out of the basement.

Ji Ming understood at a glance that this was the place of the dragon, and said: "What do you think? This is the place of the dragon, and it will also be the place where you live in the future." As they spoke, the two of them settled the bill and got out of the car, walking towards the main gate

Ji Mingming covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, saying: "Long is a very traditional person, and the type he dislikes the most is someone like you. Anyway, I have warned you; I intend to ask Long to arrange your accommodation and training place. You better not offend Long, or else you will know the consequences. Long is not as easy to talk to as Master Zaglu."

Rubbing the sore spots on his body, Qi Yue felt as if his body were falling apart. "Clearly, I have already shouldered my burdens. Can I sleep now? I... I can't go on any longer"

However, the place where Ji Mingming brought Qi Yue is not a villa. From the outside, one cannot see what it looks like inside; all that is visible is a three-meter-high wall made of blue bricks. The wall is topped with sharp iron frames, standing tall like long spears. The area enclosed by the wall is quite extensive, and the blue walls exude a sense of antiquity.

Ji Mingming smiled and said, "Then I shall wait and see, do not let me down."

The gate is several inches taller than the surrounding wall, and the gate, made of iron branches as thick as a human arm, appears very sturdy

Yan Xiaoyi bypassed his subordinates, brandishing a stick as he charged towards Qi Yue. Throughout his life, he had never suffered a loss as significant as the last one. His hatred for Qi Yue was profound. From Nana, he had already learned about Qi Yue's background. Given his own status and family background, making someone like Qi Yue disappear from the world was not a particularly difficult task. At that moment, several vans were parked not far away; as long as he could take down Qi Yue, he would immediately relocate with his subordinates to deal with this punk who had given him a concussion.

Qi Yue smiled wryly and said, "So this is how troublesome cultivation is! If I were to put in so much effort just to pursue a girl, I wonder if it would be worth it."

Li Ge said somewhat timidly: "Qiyue, it's not that I want to do this, but they said that if you come back and I don't inform them, they will break my legs. You know, I have nothing left now, I can only do some small business, so, so..."

The two individuals walked along the central path, which was five meters wide, towards the villa. When they were about fifty meters away from the villa, the large door in the center of the villa opened, and a person stepped out from inside.

"Yan Xiaoyi, how did you know I was back?" Qi Yue said as he strode forward, while his right hand waved behind him, signaling Ji Mingming to leave quickly.

Qiyue, feeling unconvinced, said: "Who said that? Among my peers of the same age, there are hardly a few who can match me in a fight"

Ji Mingming said: "You are correct in saying that abilities must be used frequently to become more proficient. The process of consuming and replenishing cloud power is also a form of cultivation. However, our primary method of cultivation is through meditation. During meditation, you need to use your will to direct the cloud power you possess, helping to combine the abilities inherent in your bloodline with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which is then absorbed by your body. This process of cultivation is referred to as one cloud cycle, also known as a small cloud cycle, and every forty-nine cloud cycles is termed a large cloud cycle. Generally speaking, we must cultivate at least one large cloud cycle to consider it a stage of progress. The methods of cultivation vary from person to person; as a Qilin, your meridians differ significantly from those of ordinary people due to your Qilin bloodline. These meridians are referred to as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, and the flow of cloud power occurs within these meridians. The storage locations for cloud power are in the Qi Sea point in your lower abdomen and the Ling Tai point on your back." As she spoke, she walked in front of Qi Yue, first tapping his lower abdomen and then gently patting his back.

Of course not, these are all earned through the dragon's own efforts, while the books are given by others. If you want to achieve something, you must work hard yourself

"I don't know you. The Earth is very dangerous. Hurry back to Mars." Qi Yue said as he quickly ran to the side

The taxi, following Ji Mingming's instructions, drove eastward, passing through the most bustling areas of the capital. As Qi Yue observed the various uniquely shaped modern buildings around him, he couldn't help but feel a strange sensation. Although his time in Tibet was not short, his understanding of Tibet remained superficial; after all, he had spent most of the past month asleep. Yet, he realized that his fate had been completely altered by this journey to Tibet. Although his time in Tibet was not short, his understanding of Tibet remained superficial; after all, he had spent most of the past month asleep. Yet, he realized that his fate had been completely altered by this journey to Tibet.

Ji Mingming smiled and said: "How could that be? You are the highly resilient Mo Qilin; staying up all night is nothing at all. It should be dawn outside now, and it is also time for us to leave here. Let's go."

Qi Yue hurriedly touched his nose, confirming that he was not having a nosebleed. Due to the black-framed glasses, he could not see the dragon's appearance in detail, but even from the outline, he could discern that she was an extraordinary beauty. In his heart, Qi Yue silently categorized this dragon beauty as being of a level that evoked admiration, perhaps even a notch higher. Even if she was not perfect, she was certainly not far from it.

Ji Mingming said with a serious expression: "Of course not. You must understand that during cultivation, these acupoints are extremely important. If there is even a slight mistake, it could lead to unimaginable harm. Therefore, the first step you need to take is to firmly memorize these acupoints. You not only need to remember their names but also their locations, and you must identify the acupoints accurately. Only then can we proceed to the next step of cultivation. If you do not clearly remember the acupoints, cultivation cannot proceed, because the incantations of the Shenglin Jue are derived from the acupoints. For example, when I say 'Qi Hai Qing Gu', 'Ling Tai Shou Xi', 'Guan Zhong Yin Liu', can you understand what I mean?"

In the eastern part of the capital, there are numerous villa districts, which serve as a gathering place for the wealthy. Particularly along the banks of the Wenyu River, which is in close proximity to the airport, villas are abundant, and the beautiful scenery is enough to captivate the affluent.

Ji Mingming smiled and said: "This is merely the surface; the true abilities of our zodiac guardian deities cannot be revealed in front of ordinary people"

Is the dragon female? Is it really the terrifying dragon described that is female?

Yan Xiaoyi's attention was originally focused on Qi Yue, but when he suddenly saw someone charging at him, he immediately swung his staff down without hesitation. After all, he had practiced martial arts for several years, so his fundamental skills were still intact

Qi Yue said irritably: "Nonsense, you are my friend. How could I let you be dragged down by me? Hurry up and leave, or it will be too late." As he spoke, his gaze was already searching for any available weapons. Unfortunately, the entrance of the community was very clean; there were no bricks to be found, not even a decent-sized stone. Qi Yue's skills with a brick were indeed impressive, but even if he were given a truckload of bricks now, he would still be powerless against more than twenty people in front of him! Moreover, they did not appear to be ordinary thugs; their cold, sinister gazes sent a chill down Qi Yue's spine.

Isn't it beautiful? The dragon certainly has great taste, but it does not like flowers. Therefore, everything here is a sea of green, with only this villa standing out in white. The top floor of the villa even has a large swimming pool

Of course not, you are not suited to go to my home; it would be inconvenient for your training. I will first settle you in before returning home to prepare for school. There are still about two months until the start of school, so you should take this time to practice well. Do you remember Master Zaglu once told you that he found three zodiac guardians? I am just one of them. Now, I am going to take you to meet the most outstanding genius among our generation of zodiac guardians—the Dragon. Ji Mingming's voice coalesced into a line that entered Qi Yue's ears, not fearing that the driver in front could hear it.

Ah, ah—" the cries of despair rang out one after another, but they were not from Qi Yue. For some unknown reason, as Yan Xiao Yi's side began their assault, the first few inexplicably stumbled and fell, immediately causing a chain reaction that brought down those behind them.

"Mingming, where are you taking me? Are we really going back to your house?" After getting into the taxi, Ji Mingming provided an address.

Qi Yue coldly said: "You are not my brother, so there is no need for further discussion. When I was in difficulty, you once provided me with food. From now on, we owe nothing to each other. Yan Xiao Yi, I know you have been looking for me, and now I am standing right here. What do you want to do?"

Ji Mingming gestured to Qi Yue and took the lead in walking into the courtyard

What surged forward over Qiyue was Ji Mingming. Her movements were not flashy, devoid of any excess. She executed only two actions against Yan Xiaoyi: raising her left hand to block the wooden stick, and leaning her body forward, her right elbow had already sent Yan Xiaoyi flying out.

Remember these two locations: during the cultivation process, the Ling Tai is the starting point, while the Qi Hai is the endpoint. These are the two most important acupoints. The extraordinary meridians and eight vessels that we, Yun Li, traverse are different from the common understanding of meridians. Ming Ming took out a map from his luggage and raised it. Instantly, various complex meridians, a total of eight, appeared before Qi Yue.

Basking in the sunlight, Ji Mingming set her luggage aside and engaged in simple movements, breathing in the fresh air, and immediately felt much more comfortable. This simple activity, however, startled Qi Yue. If anyone were to suddenly see a beautiful woman in front of them raise her leg high enough to stretch her toes over her shoulder, they would likely be quite shocked. It seemed as if Ji Mingming had no bones; every joint was extraordinarily flexible. What appeared to be a small range of motion to her was, in Qi Yue's eyes, even more exaggerated than that of an acrobat. If anyone were to suddenly see a beautiful woman in front of them raise her leg high enough to stretch her toes over her shoulder, they would likely be quite shocked. It seemed as if Ji Mingming had no bones; every joint was extraordinarily flexible. What appeared to be a small range of motion to her was, in Qi Yue's eyes, even more exaggerated than that of an acrobat.

A night passed quickly, and the anticipated excitement did not materialize. However, the next morning, Qi Yue had two large dark circles under his eyes. At the beginning of memorizing the acupoints, he was somewhat indifferent. Seeing Ji Mingming sitting nearby in meditation, he dozed off while trying to memorize. Yet, Ji Mingming only slept for half an hour before getting up to check, and as a result, Qi Yue had not memorized a single acupoint correctly. It is easy to imagine that poor Qi Yue has always had a poor memory. Under Ji Mingming's coercion, he spent the entire night and finally memorized all the acupoints of the Yin Qiao Meridian. At the beginning of memorizing the acupoints, he was somewhat indifferent. Seeing Ji Mingming sitting nearby in meditation, he dozed off while trying to memorize. Yet, Ji Mingming only slept for half an hour before getting up to check, and as a result, Qi Yue had not memorized a single acupoint correctly. It is easy to imagine that poor Qi Yue has always had a poor memory. Under Ji Mingming's coercion, he spent the entire night and finally memorized all the acupoints of the Yin Qiao Meridian. If a person is poked repeatedly at more than ten locations on their body, and each time they are poked, a name is loudly announced, it would be easy for anyone to remember.

Qi Yue looked at Ji Mingming as if he were looking at a dinosaur. "Mingming, I was wrong. Although the Earth is very dangerous, as a Martian, you are even more dangerous to the Earth." He felt immensely relieved, grateful that he had not offended the beautiful woman in front of him too much; otherwise, he might end up like those people lying on the ground. Although he had considered that Ji Mingming possessed certain abilities, he had never imagined that such a delicate and stunning beauty could effortlessly take down more than twenty young men with just a wave of her hand. Moreover, she seemed to do it with ease, not even a trace of sweat on her face. ... If she had done something like that while he was teasing her, then... Just thinking about it made Qi Yue feel a bit scared, and at the same time, somewhat embarrassed. The trouble he had caused would require a beautiful woman to help him deal with it, which he found hard to accept deep down.

Ji Mingming's almond-shaped eyes widened as she said, "What did you say? Are you cultivating just to..."

"Your mouth! It truly is too glib. Protecting you is my responsibility; have you forgotten? Kirin rascal." The last four words were spoken very softly, only Qi Yue could hear them

Upon seeing Mingming's anger, Qiyue quickly changed his tone and said, "No, no, of course not, I am doing this to protect the great cause of the East." Although he spoke these words, he was actually thinking that it was also to promote the integration of the national unity of beautiful women from various cities and even from around the world.

"Can being a guardian deity of the zodiac really make one this wealthy? Does that mean I can have it too?" Qi Yue exclaimed in astonishment as he gazed at the enormous villa.

Sitting idly by has never been Qi Yue's character. Even knowing that he cannot defeat his opponent, he is still prepared to fight with all his might. Even if he can only take down one, it would be considered a worthwhile return.

Turning around, Ji Mingming immediately understood the reason for Qi Yue's change. A group of more than twenty young men, all around eighteen or nineteen years old, were approaching them in a semi-encirclement. Each of them was holding a wooden stick, and their strange expressions clearly indicated ill intentions. The leader was a handsome young man who, despite the warm weather, wore a hat on his head. His gaze towards Qi Yue was almost fiery.

The words of Qi Yue were even more distressing to him than killing Yan Xiao Yi. His resentful gaze followed the figures of the two, and by the time he got up from the ground, he had already made a decision in his heart

"Sister Long!" Ji Mingming exclaimed excitedly, letting go of Qi Yue and quickly running over.

Qi Yue felt a strong force on his shoulder, and his body instinctively stumbled back a few steps. In a flash, a graceful figure had lightly floated past him and soared ahead. Indeed, it looked as if she were flying; in almost a mere instant, that white figure had arrived in front of Yan Xiao Yi

Ji Mingming stuck out her tongue and said, "Stop disgusting me, fighting is not a skill."

Upon entering the main gate, a breath of fresh air greeted him. The first thing Qi Yue noticed was a vast expanse of lawn, which felt akin to a golf course. Scattered across the lawn were several large trees, their sizes seemingly comparable to those found on a golf course. Surrounded by greenery, a lake of approximately several thousand square meters rippled gently in the breeze, with a small pavilion at its center, adding a touch of elegance. The central pathway led directly to the middle of the courtyard, where a massive villa stood. The size of the villa could only be described as enormous; he had never seen a villa of such grandeur before, resembling a castle without spires. It was likely that even a star-rated hotel would not match the size of this place.

Just as Qi Yue was about to complain, Ji Mingming had already pointed a finger at his chest. Her hands, like blooming orchids, moved swiftly in front of and behind him. Instantly, streams of heat coalesced into clusters, and a dozen or so energy spheres suddenly appeared at the spots she had touched.

Ji Mingming clapped her hands and said, "It doesn't matter! You can sleep, but my hands are quite sensitive to itching. If I happen to tap your Yin Qiao pulse a few more times while you are asleep, don't blame me."

More than twenty people moved simultaneously. In a vast nation like the Republic of Yanhuang, more than twenty individuals are insignificant. However, at this moment, the momentum generated by these more than twenty people before Qi Yue was overwhelming, akin to a tidal wave.

"I can't believe it, is this the legendary power of auspiciousness? It's not even New Year's yet, no need to be polite, let's skip the formalities." At this moment, Qi Yue still did not forget to tease the group of enemies in front of him

Yan Xiaoyi's gaze became sharp. "I remember you said something to me last time, and today I am returning it to you. I don't want to do anything, I just want you to know why the flowers are so red. Brothers, let's go, take this kid down; if anything happens, I'll take the blame." As he spoke, he raised the stick in his hand and pointed it fiercely at Qi Yue.

Yan Xiaoyi turned his gaze to the side, and following his line of sight, Qi Yue immediately saw a person, who was none other than Brother Li, whom he had encountered with Ji Mingming the previous night

Ji Mingming said: "You should be able to feel that the spots I have pressed are warm, and these spots are the acupoints you need to remember today. They are right on your body now. https://m.hetushucomcom You can start memorizing them for me; I will take a nap first, and when I wake up, I will test you." With the exact locations, the trouble of identifying the acupoints is eliminated, and remembering a meridian is indeed not difficult. Of course, this is merely her opinion.

Qi Yue said: "Is this the effect of the Ascending Cloud Decision?"

Qi Yue expressed some disbelief, saying: "Am I not the king of the zodiac guardians? Could he possibly bite me?"

Ji Mingming nodded without hesitation and said: "Of course. The dragon is inherently the strongest among the twelve zodiac signs. The dragon possesses many abilities, ranking just below the qilin in various aspects; however, its cultivation speed is far beyond what the qilin can compare to. The qilin itself is a symbol of auspiciousness and can be considered the commander among the guardians of the twelve zodiac signs, while the dragon is the leading figure, the strongest of them all. Moreover, the zodiac dragon in our region is a genius, having reached the fifth cloud at the age of twenty-three, a cultivation speed unprecedented in history. It is important to note that generally, zodiac guardians take at least five to ten years to break through the bottleneck from the third cloud to the fourth cloud. Some zodiac guardians, throughout their entire lives, consider it quite good to reach the fifth cloud. A dragon at the fifth cloud is absolutely formidable; you must not speak to a dragon in such a manner as you do to me, otherwise, I will not be able to help you."

I surrender, then let's go. Once we find a place to stay, you must let me sleep.

Ji Mingming was sizing up these people when she suddenly heard Qi Yue urgently say: "You should leave quickly! These guys are not good people. Aren't you afraid of being taken advantage of and then killed by them?"

Immediately, Ji Mingming's body seemed to become ethereal, directly penetrating the ranks of more than twenty individuals. She primarily utilized her arms, which appeared as if forged from iron; any wooden stick that came into contact with them would instantly shatter. Close combat is inherently perilous, yet propelled by her lightning-fast footwork, her opponents were unable to even touch a single strand of her hair. The sound of hands meeting flesh echoed continuously, and by the time Qi Yue realized what had transpired, the battle was already completely over.

In Qi Yue's eyes shone a fiery light, "Alright, I have made up my mind. Starting today, I will memorize two acupoints of the meridians with you every day. I will never slack off again." Driven by a man's pride, he absolutely did not want to be outdone by a woman

A flawless white suit dress, long black hair elegantly styled atop her head, complemented by a pair of black-framed glasses, the woman emerging from the villa resembles a sophisticated office lady. Her skin is very fair, and her ample bosom is certainly not something a girl who has just begun to mature can compare to. The dress reaches only to her knees, revealing a pair of long, shapely calves. From the moment she appeared, every movement she made seemed so graceful. Her ample bosom is certainly not something a girl who has just begun to mature can compare to. The dress reaches only to her knees, revealing a pair of long, shapely calves. From the moment she appeared, every movement she made seemed so graceful

"Dragon? Is he very strong?" Qi Yue asked with some curiosity

Ji Mingming snorted and said: "The eight extraordinary meridians consist of a total of eight pathways, with over one hundred acupoints. My expectations of you are not high; you only need to remember the acupoints associated with one meridian each day. However, when you learn another one tomorrow, you must not forget today's. Now, I will begin to guide you in your practice, clarifying the specific names and locations of each acupoint on these meridians. Today we will focus on the Yin Qiao Meridian. Let's start now, and if you can't remember, hmph, don't even think about sleeping tonight."

Ji Mingming turned to look at him, her beautiful eyes shimmering with emotion. "It's rare to see something like this; what does it even mean? Do you think being a Zodiac guardian is that easy? Don't worry, you'll need to exercise regularly in the future. You smoke too often, and your health is worse than that of your peers."

Just as Qi Yue was about to refute, his gaze suddenly froze, his expression turned cold, and a chilling aura naturally emanated from him. He took a few steps to Ji Mingming's side, startling her with his demeanor. Just when she thought he was angry, she heard Qi Yue's voice in her ear, "You should leave here quickly and not worry about me; these guys are after me."