parentshiftbook Chapter 19 Drawing Spiritual Energy
Chapter 19 Drawing Spiritual Energy
late at night.
The moon is hidden and the stars are few; in the backyard of the county government office.
The county magistrate had not yet gone to sleep.
He was still glaring angrily at the now cold and stiff corpse of the Beggar Clan's Six-Bag Disciple.
The county magistrate came with the task of investigating the clan.
Seeing the Demon Emperor indulging in debauchery every day, and only when he was lucid that he was destroying Buddhism.
The Great Fan Dynasty had two royal families—the Lun clan and the Shang clan.
The struggle has reached a fever pitch, and this political vortex, which started in the capital city of Lhasa, has spread throughout the country.
Even the remote desert areas where the two races used to look down on them, where the human race barely survived, have become places where the two sides secretly compete and try to get their hands on.
As a result, I've been in Crescent Moon County for so long, and there are traitors from Shazhou City colluding with me.
Not to mention that Zhang Tianxing, who had lost all his martial arts skills and whose personal guards couldn't even get him out of Shazhou City, was still alive and well.
Even the team that had just been established in Crescent Moon County to transport elixirs and talents has run into problems.
This gave him a real headache.
The corpse of the six-bag disciple had a bluish-black face and a look of astonishment on its face.
Clearly, he hadn't expected this.
Before setting off, the Blood-Burning Pill given to him by the county magistrate was surprisingly powerful, far exceeding his expectations.
After swallowing it, he, an eighth-rank martial artist, was actually able to fight to the death and escape from the combined attack of Cao Dahuang and the seventh-rank young master next to him.
He was the only one who escaped.
It should be noted that the difference between the eighth and ninth ranks is not significant, but the difference between the seventh and eighth ranks is like heaven and earth.
He was able to escape from a seventh-grade Yi Jin Realm expert, something he would never have dared to dream of in the past.
Unfortunately, no one ever mentioned it to him.
This Blood-Burning Pill has a minor side effect—
Once the essence and blood are exhausted, death is inevitable.
The man collapsed in front of the city gate, his eyes wide open in death, and was dragged back.
He didn't bring any words with him, only his severe injuries, which might let the coroner and the magistrate know that the one who attacked him was an unknown 7th-rank master.
The county magistrate remained silent.
A bronze-headed man beside him quickly spoke up, "Sir, the main ingredient for this batch of Blood Burning Pills is gone. Why don't we make a move on Ye Family Village?"
After a moment's thought, the magistrate said, "No rush. According to our scouts, Yejia'ao is currently being managed by a capable person, and it won't be so easy to take it over."
Bronze Head: "Then..."
"From this day forward, Tong Wu, you are the leader of the Beggars' Sect in Crescent Moon County!"
The magistrate took out a warrant and placed it in the other party's hand: "Within three days, bypass Zhang Tianxing's spies and secretly send another batch of talented people to Tong Er to refine pills!"
Dawn breaks.
Liu Sheng is practicing martial arts.
Normally, he would practice stance training for a while during his warm-up phase each day.
But right now he's holding a borrowed lance and practicing spear techniques using the stance of the Two Forms Stance.
Block! Seize! Stab!
[Bajiquan Proficiency +3]
[Bajiquan Proficiency +3]
[Bajiquan Proficiency +3]
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Previously, they could only use a stick to beat Lai San, but now, seeing this eighteen-foot-long lance, they are even more excited.
At first, I wasn't used to the length and weight of the lance, and I even had trouble holding it steady.
After learning from Senior Brother Lu for half an hour, I can now use it normally.
As he practiced, he asked Lu You, who was also practicing with a spear he had borrowed, for guidance:
"Senior Brother, how come you can achieve the Skin-Refining Realm just by applying some medicine and rubbing it with ordinary sand every day? Is there something special about the medicine?"
Lu You said that he heard it from his master.
It is said that in the world, in places unseen by human eyes, there is a thin layer of "spiritual energy".
Entering the ranks of martial artists requires tempering the skin and flesh, and strengthening the tendons and bones.
Medications are only supplementary.
One's own vital energy and blood, as well as external spiritual energy, are the fundamental factors.
Essentially, they all involve drawing spiritual energy into the body.
This allows spiritual energy to permeate these key parts of the body for an extended period of time.
For example, directly exfoliating can make it easier for spiritual energy to penetrate, but it can easily damage the skin.
Using medicated plasters can protect the skin while it is being rubbed, and can also attract spiritual energy to adhere to the epidermis.
In addition, one can engage in physical activities and practice to refine one's Qi and blood, allowing one's Qi and blood to accumulate continuously.
Over time, things reach their extremes and change occurs.
When enough Qi and blood and spiritual energy accumulate, a resonance will occur within the body.
Thus, a complete transformation!
This is why, in this world, the flesh of demonic beasts and the powerful medicine of ginseng are extremely beneficial to martial artists.
They are the result of the accumulation and enrichment of spiritual energy.
"Spiritual energy?" The keyword "spiritual energy" was triggered in Liu Sheng's mind.
For a fleeting moment, one's heart may be filled with certain expectations and unrealistic daydreams.
But he quickly shook his head in a self-deprecating manner.
If this so-called "spiritual energy" were concentrated to a certain degree, then this world would have long been filled with gods who could summon wind and rain and move mountains and fill seas.
It won't just be about the current martial arts supremacy; humans and demons will need to share the same set of standards.
"It might only be slightly better than the Dharma-ending Age... So these medicines, for external use, are for auxiliary protection and transformation, while for internal use, they are probably for direct absorption."
Liu Sheng quickly made his own judgment.
Judging is one thing, but knowing these things doesn't seem to make gaining experience points faster.
So he quickly stopped thinking about it.
After warming up, he began his sand swimming session.
He is now very self-disciplined; he keeps the Pure Yang Pills by his side and takes them when he gets tired.
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (77% of beginners)]
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (79% of beginners)]
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (81% of beginners)]
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"The effects of the Pure Yang Pill are truly remarkable! It's just a bit bitter. The yak meat is also quite good, but unfortunately it's a bit expensive; I might not be able to afford it in the future."
Liu Sheng sighed inwardly.
We should cherish the fact that we're still on the rebel side; we should take advantage of any opportunities we can.
Next time I go back to Crescent Moon County, I'll have to pay for it myself, and the results probably won't be as good as this.
We need to work hard to elevate our level.
If I follow Master Zhang from now on, I'll never have to worry about not having a good life.
Liu Sheng looked forward to his bright future even more.
The faster you can burrow into the sand, the faster your skill level will increase.
Another day has passed.
At lunchtime.
Liu Sheng overheard Ye Qi's conversation with his senior brother.
"You mean, you want to go home?"
"Yes, senior brother, I want to go back and take a look, and then go back to the martial arts school while I'm at it."
Senior Brother Lu put down his chopsticks and gently comforted him:
"The rebel army provides food and lodging, and the meat and medicine are much better than what you get at the martial arts school. They've even waived the fees for you. Why don't you stay here for a while?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qi's face showed a hint of anxiety: "You know the situation in Yejia'ao. I'm really worried about my parents after being away for so long..."
"That's precisely why things are so turbulent, and I can't let you go back alone. Focus on your cultivation, and once you or Liu Sheng break through to the Skin Polishing Realm, I'll personally take you back together."
Ye Qi immediately became anxious upon hearing this.
Many formal disciples have been studying for a year and still haven't overcome the hurdle of getting started with skin smoothing.
If Liu Sheng and I don't break through to the next level, will we not go back?
Moreover, Liu Sheng only possesses inferior physical constitution...
Wait a minute… Ye Qi was shocked.
When did I start to think that Liu Sheng would definitely break through before me?
Then, she gradually regained consciousness.
I haven't even purchased any products myself, and it's not safe to travel on the road.
Even if Yejia'ao is dangerous.
There's nothing I can do about it.
She was, after all, just a young girl, and she was only anxious before.
At this moment, she composed herself, said nothing more, and silently made up her mind.
I can definitely do it!
the other side.
After listening to their conversation, Liu Sheng glanced at his own control panel.
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (87% of beginners)]
I figured my good brother was probably homesick from being away from home for so long.
He began to reflect on himself again.
I haven't exactly been slacking off during this period.
But I didn't push myself that hard anymore.
But after spending more time with important people, he easily became a little arrogant and didn't work as hard as he used to when Lai San put pressure on him.
Now, in the rebel army, there is good meat, divine medicine like Pure Yang Pill, one-on-one guidance and training from the senior brother, and the grandmaster even covers the expenses before the Skin Polishing Realm.
In the past, this would have been something we wouldn't have even dared to dream of.
When we returned to Crescent Moon County, these things were either unavailable or we would have to pay for them ourselves.
If it were me from a while ago, I would definitely continue practicing every night.
Besides, even if you practice to 99%, you might not be able to break through without ever trying!
I should have started early, studied harder, and made sure I had enough time.
It is truly unacceptable to be so lax now.
Moreover, things seem calm and peaceful right now, with nothing too urgent.
However, the oppression of the demon race always exists, and one cannot rely on Old Master Zhang Tianxing and Master Gaohuang forever.
Just like I used to be, I can't always expect Lai San to trip over the threshold every time he comes.
As time goes by, if the world really does become chaotic as my father said, wouldn't I only have more regrets if I don't have enough strength?
Having lived two lives, it's truly inappropriate to become arrogant just because of a little bit of recent success.
Only when you've mastered the skills and gained the ability will everything truly be real!
It's a skin-smoothing filter, right?
Then I'll try my best to speed things up.
After finishing the meal.
Continue swimming in the desert.
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (91% of beginners)]
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm (93% of beginners)]
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