Starforce Warriors-Chapter 328: Formless Sword Bone

That evening, when Li Xiaofei returned home, Zhong Ling eyed him with a strange expression. She looked somewhat aggrieved. It was clear that rumors about the President had already reached her ears. Even Li Jie looked tense as she sat silently. Only Little Aunt seemed unaffected.

After dinner, Zhong Ling and Li Jie took care of the cleaning as usual while Li Xiaofei and Little Aunt headed to the bedroom. Little Aunt’s hands were getting stronger, but Li Xiaofei found the experience increasingly comfortable. However, today’s massage didn’t last long.

"Your physique has already reached the peak of Qi Refining. There’s no more room for improvement until you reach the Five Spirits Realm," Little Aunt said, finishing the massage. "I’ve prepared your final medicinal bath. After tonight, both the massages and the medicinal baths will be over."

Li Xiaofei felt a bit reluctant at the news. After a while, he stripped down and immersed himself in the crimson medicinal bath, feeling warmth spread across his body.

Suddenly, Little Aunt asked, "Are you stuck at the Acupoint Opening Realm?"

Li Xiaofei replied, "I haven’t found the right method to open my acupoints yet. I was planning to take it slow, continue refining my Qi, and solidify my foundation. Then, I’ll attempt the breakthrough this summer after I enter university."

Little Aunt shook her head. "Your Qi Refining Realm has already reached the point where you’ve merged your ninety-nine vortices into one, and you’ve broken through all ten shackles of the Limit Breaking Realm. Your foundation is solid. Even if you practice the True Dragon Breathing Technique hundreds of thousands of times, it won’t benefit you further."

Li Xiaofei’s heart stirred at her words.

"Little Aunt, do you have any suggestions?" Li Xiaofei asked eagerly.

"Strengthening your foundation is the right approach," she began. "After all, the growth of starforce qi, even with the help of Starforce Reagents, is a slow and steady process. You must take it step by step. But the enhancement of your physical body must not stop. Many of the martial arts in Great Xia's ancient martial lineage are built on a powerful body. Remember... without external strength, internal strength cannot grow!"

Li Xiaofei responded, "But didn’t you just say that my body reached its limit for improvement?"

Little Aunt nodded. "Under normal circumstances, yes, it wouldn’t be able to improve further. But I have a special technique that suits you perfectly."

Li Xiaofei's eyes lit up and asked, "What technique?"

"Formless Sword Bone," she replied.

"That name sounds... odd," Li Xiaofei said, rubbing his chin.

"Don’t underestimate it. This technique was passed down by Lin Beichen, one of the Five Legendary Figures, known as the Sword Immortal. It’s said that it can refine your bones until they are as strong as a divine sword. It’s a legendary body refining technique," Little Aunt explained.

Li Xiaofei immediately declared, "I’ll train in it."

Little Aunt pulled out an ancient scroll and handed it to him. "This contains the cultivation method for the first three levels of Formless Sword Bone. Follow the instructions carefully, and come ask me if there’s anything you don’t understand."

A wave of ancient energy seemed to emanate from the pages as Li Xiaofei opened the scroll. The scroll was illustrated with brushstroke diagrams of figures practicing martial techniques.

The entire human body, along with the nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and meridians, was vividly and clearly depicted. Whoever had created this scroll was undoubtedly a master artist. They had captured the essence of the technique with just a few strokes.

Li Xiaofei quickly examined it.

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True Dragon nurtures Qi, the Yi Jing strengthens blood and marrow, massages refine the skin and flesh, while Formless Sword Bone trains the bones! It all fits together perfectly.

Li Xiaofei couldn't shake the feeling that Little Aunt had planned this in advance. But he chose not to ask. He trusted that Little Aunt would never harm him. Li Xiaofei grew increasingly engrossed in the scroll, until he started to train right there in the medicinal bath.

The cultivation of Formless Sword Bone involved refining the bones with qi, strengthening them to the level of a divine sword. The first level was called Black Iron Sword Bone.

Once it was mastered, the bones would become like black iron swords. They would be unbreakable, impervious to blades and bullets, resistant to toxins, and able to generate immense physical strength. Such a body could split mountains and break barriers, just like the legendary martial shamans.

"Training in the Formless Sword Bone will definitely enhance my physical strength," Li Xiaofei quickly concluded.

Time passed. In the blink of an eye, a night had gone by.

After breakfast, Li Xiaofei hurried off to school. He attended his cultural and martial arts classes, then surfed the light-network. He showed no interest in gang affairs.

Everything appeared calm and unchanged. This left the Realm of Traces agents who were secretly monitoring him feeling deeply puzzled. Li Xiaofei was a high-priority target for them, but two days of close surveillance had yielded nothing.

"Keep watching," Edward ordered firmly.

Another day passed.

Li Xiaofei took a leave of absence from school. This time, he ventured out of the city and into the wilderness. When Edward received the news, excitement surged within him. He personally led a team to follow Li Xiaofei.

In the wild, Li Xiaofei seemed to follow his usual routine, slaying star beasts as if he was honing his martial spirit. He seemed completely nonchalant.

Edward felt slightly confused as he continued to watch from afar. But despite the doubts, he continued to follow patiently, waiting for the right moment.

"Inspector, something’s off," Lei Yinuo suddenly alerted him as he started receiving information from the aerial power armor. "There are signs of abnormal activity in the groups of star beasts around us. It seems like they’re closing in on us."

Edward, however, was elated. "It’s the beast-controlling technique of the Wilderness Free Sect... Those sneaky rats are finally making their move."

The team instantly grew alert. After days of waiting, they had finally found a trace of their adversary.

"Inspector, should we..." Lei Yinuo drew his hand across his throat. "Take out Li Xiaofei early?"

Edward shook his head. "Let’s wait a bit longer."

He was hoping to draw out members of the Great Xia Dragon Group. They had quietly and repeatedly sabotaged the Realm of Traces’ operations within Great Xia. If they could use this opportunity to strike back at the Dragon Group, it would be an unexpected bonus.

Edward and his team slowly closed in on Li Xiaofei’s position like hunting hounds. But Li Xiaofei appeared completely unaware. He showed no sign of turning back. Instead, he ventured deeper into the wilderness.

Walking right into his own death.

Edward was ecstatic, but he remained calm as he continued to follow in the shadows.

An hour later, Li Xiaofei had arrived in a desolate, torn up clearing over five hundred kilometers from Liuhe Base City.

"What’s he doing here?" Lei Yinuo asked curiously.

This was the former base of the Jiepeng forces, which was now a massive crater formed by the catastrophic explosion of the Eye of the Northwest.

Edward grinned. "There must be something unusual... Perfect, this could be the evidence we need to prove Li Xiaofei’s collusion with heretics... Wait, what’s he doing?"

His face suddenly betrayed a hint of surprise.

In the distance, Li Xiaofei was standing in the center of the vast crater. Out of nowhere, he pulled out a massive broadsword and casually waved it in Edward’s direction.

"Come on out, I know you’re there," Li Xiaofei said calmly, his demeanor completely composed.

Edward’s heart skipped a beat, as his cover was seemingly blown.