"Miaoxue, try using your inner energy to follow this route." Upon reaching No. 13 Huadian Lane, Lin Miao handed Si Miaoxue a blueprint for the cultivation technique’s energy flow.

Si Miaoxue accepted it without suspicion.

She had already been learning about the Twelve Main Meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to master the "Absolute Yin Hand."

The martial arts that required talent to master in the Yue Family became extremely easy to grasp after Lin Miao adjusted the patterns and routes.

Of course, she spent much more time on it than Lin Miao, but compared to Yue Shisan’s ten years of effort, it was shortened countless times.

"Did you memorize it?"

"Memorized it." Si Miaoxue nodded.

"Alright, this is a modification I’ve made according to the characteristics of your cultivation technique. For the first round, slow down a bit. If you notice anything wrong, don’t force it, to avoid damaging your meridians." Lin Miao advised.

Si Miaoxue nodded, knowing that impeding energy flow and harming the meridians is a serious matter, possibly causing irreversible injuries.

She was very familiar with the "Charm Girl Heart Skill," but after Lin Miao’s modifications, the routes for inner energy flow had become visualized. Additionally, she could somewhat perform inner vision, so even while exploring new routes, the danger would be greatly reduced, not to mention Lin Miao was there to ensure her safety.

If this advanced heart method succeeds, Si Miaoxue would not only significantly enhance her strength but also dramatically increase her cultivation speed.

In fact, the "Charm Girl Heart Skill" she was practicing had already deviated from what Long Po had taught her. Although the level had not broken through, the accumulation and richness of inner energy had undergone a transformative change.

If it could be improved further, it would be even more remarkable.

Si Miaoxue sat cross-legged, Five Hearts Facing the Heavens, focused and meditative, manipulated her energy, drawing inner energy from the Dantian, and forming a cycle within her body according to the advanced heart method.

Cultivation is about channeling inner energy into the meridians, running in a cycle repeatedly for growth, and eventually returning to the Dantian.

Dantian is the energy sea.

The more energy stored in the energy sea, the higher one’s cultivation naturally becomes. When inner energy is stored in the Dantian energy sea, it will naturally expand the Dantian, allowing it to contain more inner energy...

The size of the Dantian energy sea depends on a person’s aptitude, as different people’s capacities vary.

Theoretically, the capacity of a person’s Dantian energy sea is related to their physical constitution – youth, absence of hidden injuries, strength of bones and organs, free from internal troubles, etc., allowing the Dantian energy sea to continuously expand during cultivation.

Why some martial artists have limited accomplishments is not only due to their starting point but also because their Dantian loses its expansion activity with age, eventually stopping or even shrinking; the older one gets, the slower the body’s metabolism, let alone the micro-level of the Dantian energy sea?

A person’s body has limited capacity. At a certain age, Dantian expansion slows down and finally stabilizes.

If solutions cannot be found from the container, the density of the inner energy contained must be addressed, which explains why older individuals possess profound inner energy.

These insights were gained by Lin Miao after practicing martial arts in this world, forming a coherent logic.

They also demonstrated results on Si Miaoxue.

That is to say, as long as one can transform their body, regardless of innate qualities or acquired modifications, to accommodate a certain tier level of inner energy in the Dantian, they can advance to what this world recognizes as the Martial Arts Realm.

As long as your body can manage it, you can reach the Innate state before you’re twenty!

But you must wait until your bones have matured, otherwise you must bear consequences. Once your bones are tempered to withstand the Meridian Passage Realm, they can mostly only maintain without growing.

Objective laws still must be observed.

One can’t sacrifice personal growth for progression.

Entering meditation, an arcane aura emerged visibly from Si Miaoxue’s body, the surging energy intimidating, proving martial artists indeed can manifest energy.

Especially after reaching the Meridian Passage Realm, the body undergoes a series of changes, like a certain degree of "reverse aging."

After advancing to the Meridian Passage Realm, one can live slightly longer than average.

Few reach the theoretical lifespan of humans, but through cultivation, this result can be altered, approaching the theoretical lifespan.

Of course, accidental deaths are not counted.

In the absence of illnesses or disasters, practicing martial arts not only strengthens the body but can also increase the lifespan limit.

After reaching Innate state, theoretically, one can approach the human theoretical lifespan. In the womb, humans are at Innate level, soon becoming acquired after birth, with meridians slowly closing necessitating great effort to unblock them, this process being cultivation, retracing back from acquired to Innate.

Life hasn’t transcended human levels.

Based on cell division numbers, the human theoretical lifespan is 125 years, while the Hayflick limit considers 112 years, whereas ancestors believed in a theoretical lifespan of two sexagenary cycles, around 120 years.

As fellow humans, this world’s calendar is very similar to that of Blue Star, almost identical.

Therefore, it’s reasonable to assume this world’s human theoretical lifespan is around 120 years.

But currently, the known ancient person with the longest life lived over three hundred years.

The three sages of medicine each lived over a century, the last sage Le lived to over 150 years.

The ancient person who lived to three hundred was the first Sect Leader of the continent’s supreme sect Wentian Sect: Wentian.

Each succeeding Sect Leader of Wentian Sect lived over a century, with the sect boasting the most centenarians of the era across the continent.

Conversely, in the thousand-year super sect Moon Worship Sect, none of the sect leader Yue Mei has lived past seventy...

It’s not exactly a case of good people dying young, villains living eternal.

But that’s seemingly different here; of course, many good people lived short, and long-lived villains abound too.

Specific instances don’t count numerically.

About one stick of incense.

Si Miaoxue withdrew her aura, slowly opened her eyes, and showed a hint of joy: "Mr. Lin, this upgraded version of the ’Charm Girl Heart Skill’ you provided runs thirty percent faster than the one I used before, and with each cycle, the increase in internal energy is twice as much as before. At this cultivation speed, reaching the Middle Grade Meridian Passage Realm in three years now only needs one year."

"What if we practice together, can we further shorten the time?" Lin Miao asked.

"Yes!" Si Miaoxue affirmed. If she could engage in dual cultivation with Lin Miao, the pace of training would double with each internal and external cycle.

And the benefits aren’t just for her alone.

The ’Charm Girl Heart Skill’ was originally suited for dual cultivation. As long as yin and yang are harmonized, both parties can gain immense benefits from the training.

"Mr. Lin, you’ve polished your entire bone structure bright as jade. When can you advance to the Blood Fusion Realm?"

Si Miaoxue lay limply, like mud, in Lin Miao’s arms, murmuring. Though she had advanced to the Meridian Passage Realm, in matters between men and women, she could still not surpass him.

Each time, even though unwilling to lose, she would always be the first to admit defeat and concede.

"Soon, once you advance to the Middle Grade Meridian Passage Realm, I should be able to advance to the Blood Fusion Realm as well." Lin Miao said.

"That Yue Mei’Er has been confined by me for almost a month now, and the headquarters over there hasn’t sent any information. Even if they don’t send someone over, they should at least issue a directive, right?" Si Miaoxue showed a trace of concern.

If it wasn’t for Yue Mei’Er saying that the Sect Leader of the Moon Worship Sect still wouldn’t let her go, Si Miaoxue actually wanted to sneak back and have a look.

But she didn’t dare, fearing that once she returned, she wouldn’t be able to leave as she wished.

"Did you send another inquiry letter to the Sect later?"

"Yes, after ten days without a reply, I sent another eagle letter, and then nothing further." Si Miaoxue nodded.

"Perhaps the people from the Moon Worship Sect have already arrived, just like Yue Mei’Er did before, attempting to first secretly investigate the situation before targeting you."

"I’ve reviewed the letters Yue Mei’Er sent to the Sect, not mentioning her and Yue Shisan’s situation in Dongshan City, probably to prevent the Sect from knowing."

"Two possibilities: if it’s someone sent by your Sect Leader, they would immediately confront you. But if it’s the Left Envoy Yuegui, who is Yue Mei’Er’s father, he might use another approach..."

Si Miaoxue nodded in agreement with Lin Miao’s judgment.

"Do you have any familiar friends in the Moon Worship Sect you can contact, who might provide information?" Lin Miao asked.

"There are, but I’m not sure if she’s still trustworthy now."

"Regardless, contact her first and see if she can offer some information. Whether true or false, it can serve as reference."

"Okay, I’ll write to her tomorrow." Si Miaoxue nodded, her big watery eyes looking at Lin Miao, evidently thinking again.

"I don’t have time today, going back!"

...

Early next morning.

At the consultation point, Xia Zhu arrived early to prepare for the clinic work.

At the hour of Chen.

Numbers were distributed according to the order of the queue.

Generally, everyone knew that after reaching thirty people, no more numbers were given, except for emergencies, otherwise one had to wait until afternoon or the next day.

Only those who traveled from afar due to its reputation might not know this rule.

Lin Miao and Sun Youwei walked hand in hand, like a pair of golden children and jade girls. Under the sun’s rays, their silhouettes were the most beautiful scenery on the street.

People on this street knew about their relationship, some even hoped they’d get married soon so they could join their wedding feast and enjoy their wedding cakes.

The three-year mourning period, all in all, amounted to only twenty-seven months.

After the next "Physician Exam," their marriage could be arranged.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, hello, Youwei!"

"Hello, Mrs. Hua."

"Mr. Lin and Youwei are truly a perfect match. Mr. Lin is skilled, talented, while Youwei is beautiful and kind-hearted, having adopted so many orphans. Such a benevolent person..."

"Yes, yes, I’ve had a persistent cough for years, saw many physicians to no avail, but last winter, Mr. Lin prescribed some medicine, and after half a month’s intake, it was healed. No cough the whole winter. I must say, the ten famous doctors of Dongshan City are all just overrated!"

"Shh, keep it down, don’t cause trouble for Mr. Lin. Actually, Physician Xia Yuan and Xu An of the Xu Family’s Baoan Hall are quite reputable too..."

Every time it was like this, once they walked down the street, it was hard to avoid being gossiped about. Initially, it was not very comfortable to hear.

Now, they’ve grown accustomed to it. For a physician, having a degree of psychological endurance is essential.

Suddenly.

"Miss, Miss..." The old servant from Xia Zhu’s house came sprinting, directly bypassing the queue, and approached Xia Zhu distributing the numbers.

"Mr. Lu, what’s wrong?"

"Miss, it’s bad. Lady suddenly had heartache. Master sent me to fetch Mr. Lin!" The old servant said, panting heavily.

"Ah, Mother!" Xia Zhu was urgently worried.