Chapter 2: The Twenty-Four Solar Terms

At the same time, he was certainly not merely recovering his physical strength, as he did not feel mentally fatigued at all. He thought to himself that he might need to thoroughly test his current physical condition.

Xiao Qin's hands trembled slightly, regretting her indiscretion. Why couldn't she just do more and say less as usual? Instead, she had to speak carelessly.

However, he does not intend to implement it immediately, as the Four Seasons Villa is not short of money, nor is it lacking in rare medicinal materials. However, it could provide an additional source of income for an organization he is involved with.

If it continues to develop, relying on the cunning of the original owner of the body, it is conceivable that the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" will inevitably become a leader among the dark forces in the martial world

Ji Liao also smiled; today's behavior indeed did not quite align with the original character's personality. However, he did not wish to live forever wearing the original character's mask. Some subtle changes, like the gentle influence of spring rain, will ultimately lead people to gradually accept it.

Moreover, the young girl beside him will inevitably have a lot of contact with him, allowing her to become much closer to him, which is beneficial and harmless

He had known that such a day would come, and having half a month to prepare was already considered quite fortunate

Ji Liao suddenly said: "What happened?"

The time for the monthly secret meeting will arrive the day after tomorrow, and he still has to go

Ji Liao once again paused his sword practice, slowly crouching down to touch a branch of flowers that had been swept by the sword's edge. His body, having long adapted to blindness, granted him an astonishingly keen sense of touch. Thus, he felt the withering of the flower branch, realizing that it contained not a single drop of moisture, which led him to discover the significant differences between his Four Seasons Sword Technique and that of his predecessor.

Xiao Qin was somewhat taken aback, as she found herself momentarily lost in thought while gazing at the handsome face of the young master in the mirror. In truth, she had long been accustomed to her young master's extraordinary appearance, but recently he seemed to be a bit gentler than before, lacking the somewhat cold demeanor he had previously exhibited. This change made her feel closer to him, prompting her to steal a few more glances.

The season seemed to be unaware of anything, gently holding her small hand, he smiled and said: "Let's go out."

Perhaps it is related to the fact that he was a blade of grass in his previous life, but in the last life, Ji Liao did not possess this ability

For this season of Ji that he had never encountered, Ji Liao felt an indescribable emotion. After all, he occupied someone else's son's body; even though it was not his intention, he still felt a sense of guilt in his heart

The most effective way to absorb the essence of plants is through direct contact with any part of the body. It is possible to use other mediums, but the speed of absorbing the essence will be slowed down, and there will be certain limitations on distance.

Currently, Ji Liao does not have as much interest in this organization as the original body did, and therefore has not taken the initiative to make contact during this half-month period

After she finished speaking, her face suddenly turned pale. This was because she remembered that the young master was invisible, and she feared that she might remind him of this matter

Due to the lack of internal strength, he could not leap a distance of seven or eight zhang as the previous owner of his body had in memory when utilizing the techniques of the Four Seasons Villa, but he could still approach five zhang. This speed is also close to the physical limits of the human body, and according to the information he has now obtained, this speed is also considered top-tier among the people of the martial world. One can imagine that the lightness skill of the original owner of this body was almost astonishing.

However, the most peculiar ability of Ji Liao at present is the ability to plunder the essence of plants and trees. This ability is not possessed by the original body, but Ji Liao does not know how it came to be

He spoke gently and softly, which had a profound impact on Xiao Qin, to the extent that she momentarily felt willing to die for him

Under the skilled service of the maid Xiaoqin, Ji Liao quickly completed his grooming.

There should be some assistance, but it may be too subtle for him to discern at the moment

Xiao Qin could only shyly say: "Young Master, you have become even more handsome, and I could not help but take another glance."

Xiao Qin noticed Ji Liao's expression and felt a sense of relief in her heart, promptly responding. She calmed down, yet felt an inexplicable pang of sorrow within her; how could heaven be so blind as to let the young master go blind

Moreover, the greatest effect of this ability currently seems to be its capacity to replenish his energy, while it appears to offer little assistance in enhancing his physical fitness

She was on the verge of tears, and the room fell into an eerie stillness

As for the moment when he began to practice swordsmanship, the sword's edge swept through the grass and trees, directly seizing their vital energy; that was something he had not anticipated

Especially after concentrating, one can establish new perspectives through certain plants and trees from some concealed angles. Moreover, after he has absorbed the essence of the plants, it is not immediately assimilated by his body, particularly when he is physically vigorous, as the absorption rate is quite slow. However, the essence that flows into his body can be transferred to other plants, accelerating their growth rate, and if sufficient in quantity, it can even enable them to bloom and bear fruit in a very short time

After a while, Ji Liao tested his physical fitness and got a rough estimate. He can easily lift stones weighing 400 pounds and perform many actions; the baseline of his strength is likely approaching 500 pounds, and it might even reach 600 pounds. In his previous life, he was an academic achiever, so he naturally knew that the limit for an average person's ability to lift heavy objects is around 600 pounds, which is why he is somewhat surprised by his current physical condition

However, Ji Liao does not intend to frequently use this ability, as he once was a blade of grass, and thus he always feels a sense of reluctance. Speaking of which, even after becoming a human, he still harbors a special affection for plants. He remembers that in his previous life, he felt sad for a long time whenever he saw someone picking flowers, and it was only later that he gradually adapted. Now, he does not intentionally harm plants.

Because the original owner of the body was an ambitious and vengeful person, he secretly established an organization called the Twenty-Four Solar Terms. In less than two years since its founding, it has already assisted him in many endeavors. Due to its covert development, it is not particularly powerful at present, yet it also does not attract attention.

This ability is by no means within the realm of martial arts; it resembles the rumored spells.

The master and servant then exited the room and headed directly towards the small courtyard on the other side of Jishan.

It is also quite difficult for him to immediately acknowledge this father

"Yes, my lord." The young girl suddenly smiled brightly

Fortunately, the original owner of the body seems to have a slight estrangement from his father, thus Ji Liao is spared some trouble

Liu Liao said to Xiao Qin on the road: "Girls your age should talk more, do not be afraid of saying anything inappropriate, it is better to chatter like a lark."

Ji Liao also tried holding his breath, managing to refrain from inhaling external air for about a quarter of an hour, which is indeed impressive. However, from the memories of the original body, Ji Liao learned that there is said to be a technique for holding one's breath that allows one to do so for half an hour, which is simply inconceivable

After discovering this, Ji Liao felt that this ability had many other applications, such as obtaining precious medicinal materials that take many years to become effective, which he could easily acquire through his own capabilities

On the other hand, apart from the ability to plunder the essence of plants, Ji Liao seems to establish a special connection with the flora of the garden. This connection is very subtle, yet it allows him to attain a high level of control over his surroundings, as if he has gained many blurred perspectives.

Next, Ji Liao has another important matter to attend to, which is the return of the original body’s father, Ji Shan

Half a month later, Ji Liao had once again cultivated some internal energy, but compared to the original body, there was still a significant gap. However, his speed of cultivation was remarkably fast, even astonishing. The internal energy he gained in one day was roughly equivalent to what an ordinary person would accumulate in ten days, which is a terrifying figure