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Chapter 8: Activating the Bone Eyes Function
Xiao Yun was startled by her words, "Why do so many people want my life?"
Duan Qingxue noticed his change in expression and smiled, "Are you scared?"
Xiao Yun replied, "I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I be afraid?"
"That's good," Duan Qingxue said with a smile, "As long as you listen to me, everything will be fine after tonight."
Xiao Yun was puzzled and asked, "Can you tell me why this is happening?"
Duan Qingxue said, "It's better if you don't inquire about this. If you're willing to stay, just listen to me, okay?"
Xiao Yun thought for a moment. Staying here was much better than being bitten by mosquitoes under the overpass; the difference was like heaven and earth.
He quickly nodded and said, "Sister Qingxue, I will listen to you!" but he felt even more curious inside.
The room behind the flower shop was tidy, with a pink bedspread and a snow-white blanket. The air conditioning and toiletries were all provided. Xiao Yun had never stayed in such a nice bedroom before. Lying on the bed and smelling the faint fragrance of flowers, it felt like he would fall asleep surrounded by blossoms; where could he find such a good place?
However, Duan Qingxue's warning made him feel strange. Since she wouldn't say more, he decided not to press further and just stay here for now.
In the evening, Duan Qingxue indeed took Xiao Yun out for dinner. They went to a Snack Stall not far from the Fragrant Flower Shop. She ordered several dishes, including fish and meat, and asked Xiao Yun if he wanted some wine. Xiao Yun shook his head and said, "No need, just bring the food!"
After a whole day of not eating properly—he hadn't even had a sip of water while looking for that Old Man, and later at the restaurant, he had been too busy watching the old man eat voraciously to pick up his own chopsticks—his stomach was completely empty now. With his front pressed against his back, he naturally couldn't care about wine anymore.
The meal was served quickly, and Xiao Yun, in front of the beautiful woman, couldn't care less about being polite. He buried his head in the food, devouring it like a dragon drinking water, leaving Duan Qingxue dumbfounded. This guy was really hungry!
After finishing the meal, Duan Qingxue was about to return to her rented place. Before parting, she handed Xiao Yun a key to the flower shop and respectfully reminded him, "Make sure to rest early when you get back to the shop. Lock the door, and around eight o'clock, don't go out. Remember, if anyone calls your name, don't respond or open the door."
Xiao Yun felt suspicious but didn't want to ask too many questions. He said, "Don't worry, I'll listen to you. By the way, Sister Qingxue, do you want me to walk you home?"
Duan Qingxue smiled and replied, "No need. See you tomorrow!"
"Sister Qingxue, see you tomorrow!"
Xiao Yun felt that his acquaintance with Duan Qingxue was like a dream. Watching her graceful figure walk away, he couldn't help but daydream. It suddenly occurred to him that he had forgotten to ask about her personal situation, such as who lived in her family and why she opened a flower shop.
Returning to the flower shop's entrance, Xiao Yun opened the door, secured it, and entered the suite inside.
After washing up, Xiao Yun took off his clothes and got into bed. Lying on a bed that belonged to someone of the opposite sex for the first time, he noticed that the sheets still carried Duan Qingxue's faint fragrance. For a moment, he couldn't feel sleepy at all and thought he should do something.
Xiao Yun simply sat up and decided to follow the old man's advice by sitting cross-legged and gently closing his eyes while focusing on his Dantian. He attempted to practice the so-called Yin-Yang Bone Painting Technique. With the colorful Heart Pearl given to him by the old man, his first urgent step was to get to know himself better and understand just how capable he truly was.
He recalled what the old man whispered to him in the Pavilion; he hadn't understood it at the time but now realized it was teaching him a method of cultivation and gradually began to comprehend it.
Thanks to the old man implanting an intelligence gold circle in Xiao Yun's mind, his consciousness expanded. After entering a state of self-forgetfulness during cultivation, he completed this self-examination within less than an hour.
The results of his examination shocked even him:
By simply pinching his earlobe with his right hand, he could activate the Bone Eyes function, allowing him to see a person's bones through their exterior. If he blinked three times afterward, his eyes would return to normal human condition.
Through the body of another person, he could identify their Bone Disease, assess their bone growth, determine their personality, and even recognize any mental disorders they might have. Even more astonishingly, Xiao Yun, with a brush in hand and using spiritual techniques, could heal others through the method of painting bones.
What was even more bizarre was that the data he compiled from self-examinations indicated that this method of healing through bone painting was primarily aimed at women. Not only could it cure ailments, but it could also alter the structure of a woman's character through the painting, transforming her nature. For instance, a woman with an overly strong personality could be made gentle as water; a chaste woman could be turned into an alluring temptress.
Within that colorful Heart Pearl lay the profound martial arts skills cultivated by the old man over half his life, along with some fearsome techniques.
There were also abilities that Xiao Yun had yet to discover, but just the aforementioned skills were enough to astonish the world and leave people in shock!
Xiao Yun couldn't help but think to himself: "Could it be that the Old Man I encountered is truly Wu Daozi, the famous painter from the Tang Dynasty?"
"It seems he really did write a book titled 'The Thirty-Six Techniques of Bone Painting' in his heart. After becoming an immortal, he has been troubled by not finding a successor in the mortal world. By coincidence, I stumbled upon him. I should thank Cuihua for that; if she hadn't claimed to be the reincarnation of the Painting Saint, how would this old fellow have noticed me?"
Uh—Xiao Yun recalled his encounter with the young girl at the tavern at noon and felt something was off. If the Old Man was indeed Wu Daozi appearing after becoming an immortal, why would he have a granddaughter here? Did he secretly descend to the mortal realm long ago, fall in love with a woman, marry her, and have a son, resulting in this little girl?
If that's true, then this old man is quite inconsiderate—leaving such a beautiful granddaughter behind without care and just walking away? That's too heartless!
The more Xiao Yun thought about it, the more confused he became, so he decided to stop pondering it. He sat quietly again to begin his second round of cultivation. The previous meditation was merely for self-examination; this time he needed to integrate and merge the resources within the colorful Heart Pearl into himself perfectly.
This round of cultivation took him nearly three hours. Of course, this wasn't achieved overnight; only through persistent practice could he continuously improve and enhance his unique abilities.
However, just this round of cultivation had already made Xiao Yun feel an unusual power surging within him. His physical capabilities seemed significantly different from those of ordinary people. He was both surprised and excited; what he wanted most now was to find an opportunity to test out his various abilities.
Noticing it was already noon and time was getting late, Xiao Yun was preparing to rest when suddenly he heard distant footsteps approaching from outside the shop. The sound stopped at the door; it seemed there were quite a few people.
Recalling Duan Qingxue's words, Xiao Yun felt a tightening in his heart. Could it be that those people had come looking for him?
Sure enough, a hoarse voice shouted, "Xiao, if you're inside, come out!"
Then others echoed:
"Xiao Yun, come out!"
"If you don't come out, you're a coward!"
"Is anyone inside?"
...
These people really came!
Xiao Yun felt as if he had fallen into a fog. Who were these people? How did they know his name? What did they want him to come out for?
He activated Bone Eyes, his gaze cold as he looked towards the door, but unfortunately, a wall blocked his view, preventing him from seeing the people outside.
At that moment, a strong impulse surged within him. Why not burst out the door and witness the abilities hidden within himself? Whether true or false, it had to be tested to reveal its true nature!
With this thought, a subtle and barely noticeable wicked smile crossed Xiao Yun's face. Suddenly, he leaped off the bed, flung open the door, and strode outside... The Pinnacle of Elegance has been updated.
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