*Chapter 10: Nurturing the Meridians, Sudden Enlightenment of the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique"*

Xiao Yan thought more and more that rushing things would be unwise: "Not only would it waste my heaven-defying talent, but it also wouldn't benefit Xun'er, my little wife, in her growth."

"I need to practice on someone to get some experience before I try this," he mused as he considered how to nurture another person's meridians. Turning on his heel, he headed toward another small courtyard—the residence of Xiao Mei.

Times were different now; in the eyes of most of the Xiao family, Xiao Yan was merely someone who had reached the fourth stage of Dou Qi at birth. Without using the magic stone tablet for testing, it was hard to accurately gauge the strength of someone in the Dou Qi stages.

Relying on the "Foundation-Building Technique of Dou Qi," which still had room for improvement, he was able to cure Yao Lao and restore his strength in just a few years. The reputation of a genius would not fall but would exceed everyone's imagination. For someone like Xiao Mei, who admired strength, this was a deadly attraction.

Who wouldn't like an absolutely loyal person?

Especially when this loyal person was now about to make a contribution.

Like a nimble cat, Xiao Yan stealthily crept into Xiao Mei's room. Under the faint moonlight, his keen eyesight allowed him to see Xiao Mei lying sideways on the bed.

Her petite and delicate figure, with skin as smooth as porcelain, glowed under the moonlight. She wore a red dudou (bellyband), revealing her snow-white shoulders. Her small hands and feet were pink and tender, resembling four little buns, making one want to squeeze them.

"What a beauty in the making," Xiao Yan sighed, taking a deep breath as he gently grasped Xiao Mei's delicate foot.

With pure white Dou Qi, Xiao Yan began the most basic method to nurture Xiao Mei's bones and meridians.

Warm streams of energy, like small snakes, traveled through her body. Even in deep sleep, Xiao Mei felt a sensation of relaxation and comfort.

*[You have used Dou Qi to refine the meridians and performed the nurturing technique. You have gained sudden enlightenment, comprehending the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique."]*

*[Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique: Using pure Dou Qi combined with exquisite manipulation techniques, this method enhances a girl's bones and meridians, strengthens her talent, and promotes her growth.]*

*[Note: If used on a boy, this technique will damage his vital Yang energy, making him akin to a celestial eunuch.]*

Xiao Yan took a deep breath. This task was indeed exhausting.

Even with his sixth-stage Dou Qi strength and the "Foundation-Building Technique of Dou Qi" constantly absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, he still felt somewhat fatigued.

However, the effect was significant.

After being nourished by Dou Qi, Xiao Mei's cheeks turned rosy, like a ripe apple. Her tender, petal-like lips made one want to steal a kiss.

Gently wiping the sweat from her forehead, Xiao Yan quietly slipped out of Xiao Mei's room, as if he had never been there.

Moments later, with his Dou Qi restored, Xiao Yan arrived at Xiao Yu's room.

Since Xiao Mei received such benefits, Xiao Yan certainly wouldn't neglect Xiao Yu.

The "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique" had just been comprehended, so it was a perfect opportunity to practice it on Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu lay on the bed, her jade-like legs long and graceful, resembling exquisite porcelain.

She wore white thigh-high stockings that perfectly fit her legs, exuding a flawless beauty.

Her gorgeous legs overlapped like delicate harp strings, playing a symphony of sweet dreams.

Xiao Yan's dark eyes were momentarily drawn to those alluring legs. "Cousin Xiao Yu's legs have always been exceptional. Could it be because she sleeps in stockings?" he pondered, unable to understand even with his heaven-defying talent.

With prior experience, Xiao Yan was now a bit more adept.

As the Dou Qi slowly flowed into her, Xiao Yan distinctly noticed the difference between the two methods.

Using the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique," Xiao Yu's skin, which was already like mutton-fat white jade, became even more radiant and flawless.

This method was gentler, as if nothing had happened, yet Xiao Yu's body was undergoing a tremendous transformation.

After a moment, Xiao Yu, who had already begun practicing Dou Qi, started to circulate it under the nurturing influence of Xiao Yan's "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique."

At that moment, the energy of heaven and earth was drawn in, pouring into Xiao Yu's body.

Her newly cultivated Dou Qi began to increase at a visible speed.

In no time, the barrier that Xiao Yu might have taken several days to break through was shattered while she was still in a daze...

She had officially reached the first stage of Dou Qi!

"This 'Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique' is truly formidable!"

After using the nurturing technique twice, Xiao Yan had gained considerable experience in nourishing the meridians and bones. Excitedly, he headed towards the residence of Xun'er, his little wife.

Xiao Yan understood that achieving a sudden enlightenment of the nurturing technique in one go was not only due to his heaven-defying talent but also closely related to his years of dedicated Dou Qi practice.

With the same Dou Qi cultivation method, some people train quickly while others take their time.

This demonstrates the importance of talent!

A true genius, even using basic Dou Qi methods, can unleash a terrifying effect comparable to advanced techniques.

Quietly arriving at Xun'er's room, Xiao Yan no longer approached with the cautiousness he had shown when sneaking into the other girls' rooms. He walked casually to the bed as if returning to his own room.

Xun'er, who also possessed extraordinary soul power, fluttered her long eyelashes. When she realized who the visitor was, she nervously shut her almost-open eyes.

It's actually Brother Xiao Yan! What is he here for at this hour?!

Xun'er wore an exquisitely embroidered dudou featuring a blue lotus. Her youthful beauty hinted at the breathtaking allure she would grow into.

Without any hesitation, Xiao Yan grabbed her slender, white, delicate feet and placed them on his lap.

With Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu, Xiao Yan had been very cautious, worried about waking them up and earning a reputation as a pervert.

But with his little wife, Xun'er, he had no such concerns and even exaggerated his movements on purpose.

If Xun'er felt nothing and slept soundly, how could she be wholeheartedly devoted to him in the future?

Truthfully, Xiao Yan's experiments on Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu were to hone his technique to greater precision.

Her tender soles seemed like they would melt at the slightest touch. Each toe was exquisitely shaped, like a carefully carved piece of art.

Locating the acupuncture points, Xiao Yan's fingertips glowed with pure white Dou Qi as he activated the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Nurturing Technique."

Xun'er, who was almost about to gasp in surprise, felt a stream of energy flowing through her calf. She immediately understood Xiao Yan's intention—to nurture her meridians!

As the energy flowed, Xun'er's tense, vigilant body gradually relaxed, allowing the Dou Qi to flood into her meridians.

*(End of Chapter)*