"The *Basic Body Refining Technique*?" Qiao Zhiyao almost thought she had misheard. "Isn't that… isn't that for Early Stage Martial Apprentices to practice? I'm long past that…"
"Will you listen to me?" Xu Wuyi cut her off, his gaze calm yet carrying an invisible pressure.
Qiao Zhiyao opened her mouth to speak, but seeing the completely serious look in his eyes, she ultimately swallowed the rest of her words.
She said, somewhat petulantly, "Fine, I'll listen to you!"
She repositioned herself and assumed the Starting Form of the *Basic Body Refining Technique*.
She had mastered this Basic Cultivation Technique, promoted by the Federation for countless years, back when she first started her Martial Arts training. The movements were already second nature to her.
Soon, she had smoothly performed the nine forms once through.
Her movements were still perfect, even possessing a sort of practiced grace that came from long-term training.
"Stop," Xu Wuyi called out, halting her.
