The Crazy Son-In-Law

“Half Saint” is another term for the extreme state of Consolidation.

Consolidation is divided into nine levels, with each set of three forming a minor realm.

The realm of the “Half Saint,” however, does not belong to any of the aforementioned categories.

It is neither part of the ninth level nor a higher realm, but rather a limit!

It is the absolute limit that a practitioner can reach in the mortal world!

Since the inception of practitioners, no matter how talented, once someone reached the “Half Saint” level, they could progress no further.

This is not due to a limitation in talent, but because the heavenly laws here do not allow for any further advancement.

Xiao Shun learned of these matters through the notes of his master.

Currently, he was merely a practitioner at the first level of Consolidation, yet the “Eternal Elder” hidden in the rainforest was definitely a “Half Saint”!

After all, without such cultivation, no one could live beyond the “heavenly lifespan” of five hundred years!

Upon this realization, Xiao Shun couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle bitterly: “Heh, I thought once I reached Consolidation, I could do as I pleased. Now I see, I was really naive!”

Indeed, such a thought was very naive.

In this country, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. While practitioners of the Consolidation level are rarely seen in the mundane world, among the Hidden Families, such practitioners are common!

“Let’s leave the rainforest matter aside for now. The urgent task is to resolve the taboo gu technique for the Xia family!”

With that, Xiao Shun went to check on Song Linger, who was lying in bed. After ensuring everything was fine, he lay down on another bed and turned off the lights in the room.

The night passed without incident, and the heavy rain that had ravaged Laogua finally ceased in the early hours of the morning.

The air after the rain was incredibly refreshing, and under the faint morning light, rings of mist formed, enveloping the entire city in a hazy, almost celestial appearance.

At that moment, Song Linger’s eyelids twitched slightly before she opened her eyes.

Seeing the unfamiliar surroundings, she initially looked panicked.

But when she saw her master standing nearby, smiling at her, her expression quickly calmed down.

For some reason, whenever Xiao Shun was around, she felt at peace.

Perhaps, this was dependence and trust.

Rubbing her somewhat dry eyes, Song Linger propped herself up and asked, “Master, how did I end up here?”

“You don’t remember what happened yesterday!”

As he spoke, Xiao Shun sat down by Song Linger’s bed and handed her a cup of water.

After taking a sip, Song Linger expressed her confusion: “I was helping a child from the Xia family with a treatment, and then I was preparing some medicine. But suddenly, I felt dizzy, and when I woke up, I was here!”

While talking, she rubbed her head as if trying to recall more details.

However, try as she might, her memory was limited to the moment before she fainted, with no recollection of what happened afterward.

While Song Linger was deep in thought, Xiao Shun explained the situation.

“You were ambushed by Ruan Jinshui yesterday. He had a ‘Wild Gu Master’ place a ‘Colorless Gu’ on you, then those people used you to try to coerce me into submission!”

He could have easily attributed Song Linger’s unconsciousness to overexertion, which would have been a plausible explanation.

However, he chose not to do so and instead told her the truth.

Xiao Shun’s decision wasn’t about seeking credit; he merely wanted Song Linger, who was too trusting and naive, to be more cautious in the future and not to be easily manipulated by others.

“Ah!?”

Upon hearing her master’s words, Song Linger was startled.

Xiao Shun joked, “Feeling scared now?”

Hearing this, Song Linger wore an embarrassed smile, but when she remembered Ruan Jinshui’s actions towards her, hatred itched at her teeth.

“That scoundrel dared to target me; I will never forgive him! Master, is that bastard in the hospital? I’m going there to settle the score!”

Seeing her reaction, Xiao Shun said indifferently, “He’s dead.”

He added, “The person who plotted against you yesterday, they’re all dead!”

Song Linger’s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Xiao Shun.

At first, she thought her master had only severely taught those people a lesson, which is why she had mentioned going to the hospital to seek revenge on Ruan Jinshui.

But now…

“You killed them?” Song Linger asked, puzzled.

Xiao Shun nodded noncommittally, his gaze sharp and intense.

Song Linger said no more; joy mixed with a hint of reluctance filled her heart as she looked at Xiao Shun with an affection that could not be dissolved.

The two had breakfast in the hotel, during which Song Linger also inquired about the “Wild Gu People,” eager to expand her knowledge.

Seeing his disciple’s keen desire to learn, Xiao Shun shared all he knew.

“They are very powerful Gu practitioners who can control Gu techniques with their minds. They can take a life unexpectedly, and with your current strength, you stand no chance against them!”

“With their minds!?” Song Linger’s face turned pale, the fear of such powerful beings dawning on her.

Xiao Shun nodded, expressing his thoughts, “If we talk about ordinary Gu practitioners, Laogua’s strength is much inferior to that of the Meadowfolks. But if we include the ‘Wild Gu People,’ the tables turn completely!”

“Master, what about the Body Tempering Spirit Essence you brought for me? I need to enhance my strength now,” Song Linger said nervously, glancing at her master.

Xiao Shun chuckled, “Hehe, after we visit the Xia family, I will give it to you, and then you can begin your breakthrough.”

The Body Tempering Spirit Essence, extracted from a Spirit Stone using a special method, was provided by the extra “Water Spirit Stone” Xiao Shun had, filling an entire glass vial with Spirit Essence, enough for Song Linger to break through her current realm.

Soon after, the master and disciple arrived at the Xia family’s residence, where they were warmly welcomed by Xia Li. Xiao Shun began treating the family members.

Previously, at Silvermeadows, it took him almost an entire afternoon to unravel the Gu techniques afflicting the Silvermeadows clan.

Now, with his improved skills, the process was much quicker.

In less than an hour, Xiao Shun had removed the “Forbidden Gu Techniques” from over eighty members of the Xia family.

Seeing Xiao Shun leisurely drinking tea in the resting room, Xia Li’s gratitude was immense.

“Mr. Xiao, our Xia family will never forget your great kindness!” she said, bowing respectfully to her benefactor.

Xiao Shun smiled and waved his hand, “No need for such formalities. I had already promised to handle this, and besides, I still can’t cure the Gu poison in you, so it’s a bit premature to thank me now.”

As he mentioned, the symptoms inside Xia Li’s body were still unresolved.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Xiao Shun had tried to cure her, but the mutated “Forbidden Gu Technique” seemed to have integrated into her bloodstream, potentially endangering her life if forcibly removed.