Chapter 973: Chapter 974 Qinghe Also Wants to Learn
A few hours later, Miao Qingqing, Miao Xuanxuan, Shui Qingyue, and Xiao Yingying all had True Qi within their bodies. This True Qi was now their own, and from now on, it could circulate without pause, always residing within them. Even if it were completely depleted, their meridians would replenish it.
Having True Qi in their bodies would enhance their physical capabilities. Practicing some basic Kung Fu would yield twice the results with half the effort. While they might not become top martial artists, they would still be significantly stronger than ordinary people.
Miao Qingqing and the others had long envied Song Xiaodongâs incredible strength. Now that they suddenly possessed the same True Qi, how could they not be thrilled? They quickly sat to the side and began to circulate their True Qi according to the method taught by Song Xiaodong.
The toughest part of practicing this was at the very beginningâfeeling the presence of True Qi. Once they truly had True Qi and mastered suitable methods, training became much easier.
Song Xiaodong saw the four of them seriously practicing and didnât disturb them. Instead, he grabbed two wild rabbits and began roasting them over a fire.
Shui Qinghe sidled over and said mysteriously, "Brother-in-law, whatâs up with them?"
"Theyâre training," Song Xiaodong said with a smile.
Shui Qinghe leaned in closer, her curiosity brimming. "Training? I heard them shouting about True Qi or something. How did that happen? Can you help me get it too?"
"You... Pfft, that wonât work." Song Xiaodong shook his head with a peculiar expression.
"Hey, brother-in-law, arenât you being stingy?" Shui Qinghe pouted, grabbing Song Xiaodongâs arm and gently shaking it. "Brother-in-law, teach me, will you? Iâm your little sister-in-law, not an outsider. You canât keep this to yourself. Come on, teach me. Donât worryâI promise I wonât pass this method on to the Shui Family. Seriously."
Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly and said, "Qinghe, it really isnât possible."
"Brother-in-law!" Shui Qinghe flung his arm away and said angrily, "Thatâs so unfair! Itâs just learning True Qiâwhatâs the big deal?"
Song Xiaodong flipped the rabbit meat and calmly replied, "Qinghe, you know best whether Iâm stingy or not. Itâs just that this method isnât suitable for you."
Shui Qinghe blinked and said, "Why wouldnât it be suitable? Does it involve soaking in the hot spring and having to strip naked? Well... stripping nakedâI can manage that."
"Pfft..." Song Xiaodongâs eyes widened as he stared at Shui Qinghe.
Shui Qinghe blinked back at him and coughed. "Come on, youâre my brother-in-law. You wouldnât take advantage of me, right?"
"If youâre naked, how could I not take advantage? Iâd be seeing everything anyway." Song Xiaodong was speechless.
Shui Qinghe said, "You wouldnât sneak in after I go first, would you? The spring water isnât exactly clear, I checked. If I go in first, you wouldnât see anything."
"You mischievous brat..." Song Xiaodong chuckled wryly, shaking his head. "Still not happening."
"Hey, brother-in-law, are you really that useless?" Shui Qinghe was clearly growing impatient.
"Qinghe, itâs not just about taking your clothes off..." Song Xiaodong said with a bitter smile.
"What... you also have to touch me?" Shui Qingheâs eyes widened.
"Hmm..." Song Xiaodong nodded.
Shui Qingheâs eyes darted around before she bit her lip and said, "Touch if you must. Sooner or later, someoneâs gonna touch me anyway. Itâs not like youâre a stranger; youâre my brother-in-law. If you do it, at least you wouldnât tell anyone. For True Qi, Iâm willing to risk it."
Song Xiaodongâs face twitched. "Qinghe, you really are persistent."
Shui Qinghe nodded seriously and said, "I have to be. Iâve always envied how powerful you are. I want True Qi too, but I donât have the endurance to train persistently. Now that I see thereâs a simpler way, how could I let it pass?"
Before Song Xiaodong could respond, Shui Qinghe quickly added, "If it were someone else, I wouldnât dare. But since itâs you, my brother-in-law, Iâm not scared."
Song Xiaodong let out a dry laugh and said, "Qinghe, itâs really not as simple as you think."
"What else does it involve?" Shui Qinghe pressed him further.
"Well... it also requires... you know... âdoing the deed,â" Song Xiaodong awkwardly confessed.
"âDoing the deedâ..." Shui Qinghe froze, then quickly recoiled, glaring at Song Xiaodong. "Brother-in-law, are you tricking me into sleeping with you?"
"Why would I need to trick you?" Song Xiaodongâs face darkened.
Shui Qinghe fumed. "Who knows? Iâm not as pretty as my cousin, but youâre a big pervert. Maybe youâve been eyeing me all along."
Song Xiaodong was at a loss for words. "Do I look that desperate? I already have plenty of wives. Iâm not looking for anyone else right now."
Shui Qinghe stared at him, her lips twitching. "It absolutely has to involve âdoing the deedâ?"
Song Xiaodong nodded. "That seems to be the case for now, which is why I canât agree to your request."
Shui Qinghe sulked and said, "Ugh... What a disgusting method. So, aside from your wives, no one can use this technique?"
"Based on what Iâve tried, that seems to be the case. But in the future, you could find a husband skilled in martial arts. I can teach him this method, and then he can practice with you so you can acquire True Qi as well."
"Ugh... Finding a husband like that isnât exactly easy!" Shui Qinghe gave Song Xiaodong a huge eye-roll.
Song Xiaodong replied, "There are plenty of experts out there. If youâre determined, youâll definitely find someone."
"Hmph, Iâll deal with it later." Shui Qinghe pouted and ran off.
Song Xiaodong shook his head. This method might have major limitations, but at least it existed. At the very least, it ensured a significant boost to the safety of his own women in the future.
Xiao Yingying finished first. She followed the scent of roasted rabbit and came over, grinning as she asked, "Husband, why did Qinghe pout and walk away just now? Did you bully her?"
"Bully her? She saw you all mastering True Qi and kept pestering me to teach her. Once she learned about the method, she left feeling frustrated."
"Pfft... Thatâs easyâjust teach her!"
"Teach her how?" Song Xiaodong rolled his eyes.
Xiao Yingying smirked mischievously and said, "Simpleââdoing the deed.â Itâs just adding one more wife, and Qingheâs been close to us all along anyway."
Song Xiaodong raised a hand and gave Xiao Yingying a light smack on the butt. "Youâre always stirring things up. Iâm trying to keep things under control. Otherwise, if the group gets bigger, Iâll barely see each of you once a week. Then you all will start complaining."
Xiao Yingying giggled and said, "No worries! Three times a day is fine by me. If you work hard, aim for seven or eight times a dayâwe wonât have any problems then."