Chapter 9: Midnight Cultivation

Xia Haiyang felt even more embarrassed, thinking to himself, where did Zihan find this little pervert from

What is it! If anyone can surpass my grandfather, I would directly take him as my master!" Xia Ziyu had a look of disbelief.

The yang attribute in this Longyang Stone is indeed much stronger than that of the Longhun Grass

Xia Ziyu is naturally muddled and unclear, far less skilled than his father's chess playing

You rascal..." Old Master Xia shook his head and removed the elephant and the soldier

Ye Xuan felt uncomfortable all over; although the eggs and milk were delicious, Yu Qing's strange gaze made him uneasy

In the luxurious room, Ye Xuan did not even take off his clothes and directly lay down on the soft big bed

Ye Xuan opened the door and gave her a bright smile

Upon closer inspection, one realizes that this young man is quite handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and bright teeth. Moreover, whether it is his physique, height, or demeanor, all are of superior quality

I slept quite well, the bed is very soft!" Ye Xuan said with a smile

It is said that the Dragon Soul Technique is the foremost martial art in the world, and upon reaching mastery, one can transform into a divine dragon, shatter the void, and ascend to the heavens in broad daylight

Old Master Xia seems quite pleased, laughing heartily: "Ziyu, there are always people better than you, and skies beyond the skies; there are many skilled chess players out there! Your grandfather is nothing special!"

Of course, this is merely a legend obtained from the old man; as for its truthfulness, Ye Xuan is neither interested nor aware.

On Ye Xuan's face, there was first a look of joy, followed by a slight expression of painful endurance

I don't know!" Xia Ziyu shook her head

Meanwhile, his body unexpectedly radiated a faint golden aura

Really? Xia Zhihan felt delighted, and although she knew she was beautiful, she couldn't understand why it felt different when it came from Ye Xuan's lips

Ye Xuan first took out a slender object resembling a silver needle, then, with remarkable skill, inserted the needle deep into the Longyang Stone. Following this, he touched the needle with his middle finger, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath

Xia Zhihan and others were left speechless, their faces filled with embarrassment. Xia Haiyang truly enjoys embellishing his own image.

Grandfather, please let me go!" Xia Ziyu said with a pained expression

Just after finishing my personal hygiene, there was a knock at the door

The old man once said that cultivating the Dragon Soul Technique to the sixth level grants one a thousand years of lifespan and surpasses the limits of human martial artists, making one invincible in the world

Xia Ziyu was about to make a move when Old Master Xia suddenly asked, "Ziyu, do you know where your father lost just now?"

Ye Xuan only absorbed a small amount, yet he felt a heat rising within his body, as if he were being burned by fire. Riding on this wave of heat, Ye Xuan silently focused and urged the true essence within him to circulate. After a complete cycle, ... Ye Xuan distinctly sensed an increase in his true essence, which filled him with confidence, prompting him to once again stimulate the true essence and the diagram of the source.

The Dragon Soul Secret is divided into nine levels

Although Xia Haiyang felt somewhat frustrated after losing, seeing the smile on the old man's face made it worthwhile

Ye Xuan leaned against Xia Ziyu's sofa and sat down beside her. Xia Ziyu frowned slightly, snorted, and shifted to the side.

Let's eat! After finishing the meal, Zhihan said she would accompany you to buy clothes! Yuqing called out, her face full of smiles. Remembering her daughter's words from last night, she couldn't help but glance at Yexuan a few more times.

Ye Xuan has just broken through to the third level, and the road ahead is still very long.

"Very beautiful!" Ye Xuan spoke frankly

"It's alright, we just got up as well. How are you? Did you sleep well last night?" Yu Qing said with a smile.

The embarrassment that Xia Haiyang experienced made him feel that losing is simply losing; the specifics of where one lost are truly cumbersome

After Chen Hao left, Xia Haiyang's expression was awkward. Under Yu Qing's continuous glare, he finally stepped forward and mumbled, "Ye Xuan, earlier... it was really... that thing..."

Old Master Xia seemed to have anticipated this long ago; he was neither disappointed nor surprised. Instead, he turned to Ye Xuan and asked, "Xiao Xuan, do you know how to play chess?"

Old Master Xia then ceased to speak and focused on playing chess with peace of mind

"What are you looking at?" Xia Zhihan huffed, her pretty face slightly flushed, casting a sidelong glance at Ye Xuan

Not bad! It has the spirit I had in my youth! Haha... Xia Haiyang felt relaxed all of a sudden, laughing heartily.

First layer of returning energy, second layer of refining bones, third layer of transforming essence, fourth layer of true marrow, fifth layer of generating scales, sixth layer of imposing pressure, seventh layer of soaring, eighth layer of dragon and elephant, ninth layer of divine dragon

After approximately twenty minutes, Xia Ziyu voluntarily surrendered

Perhaps it was the first day in the big city that kept Ye Xuan awake. After a while, he sat up and took out the Longyang stone.

Mom, stop looking at Ye Xuan, he's getting embarrassed!" Xia Zhihan seemed to understand her mother well, and while eating, she shot her a glare.

You lazybones, the sun is almost shining on your backside, why are you still in bed? Summer Zhihan exclaimed loudly

However, the result was interrupted by Yu Qing, who said she had something to ask her

So where do you think the ocean loses out

When Ye Xuan awoke again, it was dawn

Xia Zhihan's face, however, turned red

Haha... I won't look anymore, I just think that young Xuan looks very spirited!" Yu Qing laughed.

Old Master Xia arranged the chess pieces again, suddenly raised his head, and looked at Ye Xuan: "Xiao Xuan, are you interested in playing a game with this old man?"

It's nothing, Uncle Xia was also anxious and flustered, I understand! Ye Xuan said with a generous smile

Xia Haiyang was the first to accompany the old gentleman, and Old Master Xia yielded a horse and carriage.

When Ye Xuan came downstairs

Uncle's chess skills and knowledge of books are decent, but he has a hasty temperament and lacks patience. His moves are aggressive and bold; although his layout is exquisite, he does not understand the techniques of sacrificing pieces or retreating

In terms of its literal meaning, upon reaching the fifth level of the Dragon Soul Technique, dragon scales will grow, and upon reaching the sixth level, dragon pressure will be generated

Grandfather, with your chess skills, it seems you won't be able to find an opponent! If it weren't for your age, you could even participate in international chess competitions!" Xia Ziyu flattered him.

The window was open, allowing the pure white moonlight to stream in, as Ye Xuan habitually practiced the Dragon Soul Technique

Ziyu, it's your turn! The smile on Old Master Xia's face grew even more pronounced. After arranging everything, Old Master Xia removed the horse and carriage. As a result, Xia Ziyu, with a pained expression, said: "Grandfather, please let me have one more elephant, one more soldier!"

It is Xia Zhihan

In the evening, Ye Xuan stayed at the Xia family's residence, a large villa with over a hundred rooms, and he casually chose one.

Ye Xuan nodded to indicate his understanding

Xia Haiyang, Xia Yuantian, Yu Qing, Xia Ziyu, and others are already seated at the dining table waiting for him

Ye Xuan's lifelong goal is to cultivate to the sixth level

Her delicate features were adorned with a light makeup, and she wore a sky-blue dress that made her look exceptionally pure

Just after finishing her meal, Xia Zhihan wanted to pull Ye Xuan outside, but she was stopped by Xia Yuantian

Old Master Xia's eyes flashed with a glimmer of brilliance as he praised, "Xiao Xuan, you and the *picture* book truly understand the game of chess!"

He also said that he doesn't understand what that kind of gaze means, but in any case, it feels uncomfortable

"I know a little!" Ye Xuan nodded.

Yu Qing could not help but compare Ye Xuan and Chen Hao, and surprisingly found them to be equally matched.

However, even so, after twenty minutes of struggle, Xia Haiyang still lost

Today, Xia Zhihan is very beautiful, much more so than when I encountered her previously at Wolong Mountain

Ye Xuan felt somewhat embarrassed and quickly apologized: "I’m sorry, I got up to eat!"

Xia Zhihan originally wanted to thank Ye Xuan privately for something

In general terms, successfully cultivating to the first level is considered an entry point, breaking through to the third level is regarded as a minor achievement, the sixth level is seen as a major achievement, while the seventh, eighth, and ninth levels have never been successfully cultivated by anyone from ancient times to the present

To be honest, he is somewhat unaccustomed to this bed, as it is too soft; previously, he had always slept on a wooden bed.

In any case, losing to the old master is not shameful

"The old man is in a good mood today; he will play a couple of games of chess with me. You all can leave afterward!" Xia Yuantian said with a smile

Who does not know that the old gentleman once played against a professional chess master from Dongyang, winning three out of five games

The time spent in cultivation always passes quickly

Xia Zhihan whispered to Ye Xuan beside her: "Grandpa enjoys playing chess; he has been playing for several decades and is quite skilled. Whenever he is in a good mood, he looks for my dad or Ziyu to play chess. Each time, my dad and Ziyu end up being thoroughly defeated!"