You Actually Practiced The Improvised Martial Arts, Disciple? Chapter 115: The Mountain-Swallowing Toad and the Storage Pouch - Novel Cool

Chapter 115: The Mountain-Swallowing Toad and the Storage Pouch

Chapter 115: The Mountain-Swallowing Toad and the Storage Pouch

"Master is right, Tianbao Pavilion has a good reputation, and it might be that they don't think it's worth their time for something so ordinary, or even if they do make a move, word of it might not get out." Su Lingxuan nodded.

Xu Yan fell into deep thought, "This is similar to the lawless borderlands; we must be careful."

"Sister, what else?" Meng Chong asked eagerly.

The inner domain was far more fascinating than the borderlands.

"The inner domain is home to three major countries: the Great Yue Kingdom, the Yan Kingdom, and the Ziyun Kingdom. The Great Yue Kingdom is the strongest, and when entering the inner domain from the borderlands, you will find yourself within its borders..." Su Lingxuan paused to gather her thoughts before continuing her explanation, focusing on the Great Yue Kingdom as it would be the first country they would encounter upon entering the inner domain.

The inner domain was a complex place, with numerous factions and powers, big and small, existing within the three major countries.

"One difference between the Great Yue Kingdom and the other two is that it has five vassal kings. These kings are all dominant figures with Grand Masters at their command; they are not to be underestimated..." Su Lingxuan went on to briefly introduce the five vassal kings of the Great Yue Kingdom.

"There are many sects, powers, and aristocratic families in the inner domain, but only a handful are among the most powerful and have a long-standing influence. The Seven Stars Academy, known as the number one academy in the world, is independent of the dynasties and recruits the proudest of talents, regardless of background. Countless strong cultivators have emerged from the Seven Stars Academy, some even founding their own sects.

"The influence of the Seven Stars Academy is second only to Tianbao Pavilion.

"The Sword Sovereign Cliff is the number one sword sect in the inner domain and possesses formidable strength..." Su Lingxuan continued to introduce some of the major sects in the inner domain.

When she mentioned the Sword Sovereign Cliff, Xu Yan, Meng Chong, and Shi Er were all surprised.

"Is the Sword Sovereign Cliff that strong?" Xu Yan asked, intrigued.

"Yes, the Sword Sovereign Cliff is incredibly powerful and holds great influence in the inner domain," Su Lingxuan affirmed.

Xu Yan and Meng Chong exchanged glances, and the two brothers now understood why Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan had told them that they could use their names if they encountered any troubles in the inner domain. The Sword Sovereign Cliff truly held remarkable prestige.

"Next, let's talk about the Demon Sect," Su Lingxuan continued.

"The Demon Sect is a bit special, with numerous factions within it. Most of them cultivate slaughter-type martial arts, which are despised by warriors. However, there are also some who join the Demon Sect due to their eccentric personalities or because they have been rejected by others.

"Ever since the disappearance of the Demon Lord, the unity of the Demon Sect has weakened. Now, it is divided into nine great Demon Honor factions. Aside from the three Demon Honors whose identities are known, the identities of the rest remain a mystery..." The Demon Sect was once a formidable power that rivaled the Seven Stars Academy, Tianbao Pavilion, and the Sword Sovereign Cliff.

However, after the disappearance of the Demon Lord, it fell into disarray, and its unity greatly diminished. With the rise of various factions, the nine great Demon Honors now led the entire Demon Sect.

Yet, even among the nine Demon Honors, there was enmity and rivalry, preventing the Demon Sect from reuniting under a single leader.

All nine Demon Honors were Grand Master-level cultivators, undoubtedly among the top experts. However, only three of their identities were known to the public.

The identities of the remaining six Demon Honors remained shrouded in mystery.

Su Lingxuan provided a general overview of the major powers in the inner domain before concluding, "Sister doesn't know much more than this. These factions are renowned in the inner domain, which is why I've heard of them.

"There are countless sects and powers in the inner domain, and my knowledge is limited. Brother will surely learn more once you arrive, and with your strength, ordinary Grand Masters won't be a match for you, nor will you be easily provoked by any power."

Xu Yan's blood boiled with excitement, and he couldn't wait to fly into the inner domain.

He patted his chest and said, "Sister, rest assured. I will definitely bring back a huge bag of spiritual medicine for you. You just focus on your pill refining research."

Meng Chong nodded, "Yes, when I get to the inner domain, I'll bring back a bunch of spiritual medicine, too."

Xu Yan took out a large bag and said, "Sister, I've already prepared a bag for the spiritual medicine!"

Su Lingxuan was deeply touched, "Brother, just do your best. Your safety is the top priority."

"I understand. Brother knows his limits," Xu Yan assured her.

He then sighed, "Carrying such a large bag of spiritual medicine might not be very convenient, and leaving it somewhere temporarily could risk losing it."

Storing it in Tianbao Pavilion might incur preservation fees that they couldn't afford.

Moreover, returning to the inner domain with a large bag of items from Tianbao Pavilion would be equally cumbersome.

Zhou Ying's mouth twitched as he gave Xu Yan a strange look. This guy was full of confidence, assuming he could obtain such a large quantity of spiritual medicine even before setting foot in the inner domain.

"Actually, there's a treasure in the inner domain called the Storage Pouch. It's about the size of a fist but can hold a lot of items..." Su Lingxuan gestured with her hands to indicate the size.

Li Xuan, who had been quietly listening, suddenly became alert. Was there really such a treasure in the inner domain? According to Su Lingxuan's gestures, it seemed to have a capacity of over a cubic meter.

"Is there really such a treasure in the inner domain? I wonder how it's refined. Should I also try to come up with a set of martial arts for crafting artifacts?" Li Xuan contemplated.

Of course, if he wanted to create a martial arts style for artifact crafting, he would first need to understand the level of artifact crafting in the inner domain.

If the artifact crafting techniques had already reached a very advanced stage, it would be much more challenging for him to create a unique and outstanding martial arts style for it, and it might not seem necessary.

Xu Yan, Meng Chong, and even Shi Er were astonished by the existence of such a miraculous treasure.

"Sister, how can we get our hands on this Storage Pouch?" Xu Yan asked excitedly.

"Brother, so far, only Tianbao Pavilion can make the Storage Pouch, and it's extremely expensive. Even ordinary Grand Masters can't afford it," Su Lingxuan said, looking at her excited senior brothers with a helpless smile.

"The Storage Pouch is difficult to make and rare. It's made from a rare spirit frog in the inner domain called the Mountain-Swallowing Toad, supplemented with Cloud Silk.

"The Mountain-Swallowing Toad is only the size of a fist, but it has a unique ability to swallow an entire mountain. The Storage Pouch is made from this toad, and hunting it down is no easy task. Moreover, it's hard to track their whereabouts..." According to Su Lingxuan, the Storage Pouch was made from the Mountain-Swallowing Toad, a fist-sized frog capable of swallowing an entire mountain.

While the claim might be exaggerated, there was no doubt that it could swallow artificial hills several zhang high.

The Mountain-Swallowing Toads were rare and preferred to dwell in swamps, making them difficult to hunt. Even a Grand Master could accidentally be swallowed if they weren't careful, and there would be no chance of survival.

In addition to the Mountain-Swallowing Toad, the Cloud Silk was also extremely expensive.

Items woven from this silk could expand and contract by hundreds of times, making them incredibly versatile.

"It's said that Tianbao Pavilion has a way to locate and capture the Mountain-Swallowing Toads, and they are the only ones selling the Storage Pouches. However, the price is exorbitantly high," Su Lingxuan said, her face filled with longing.

She, too, desired a Storage Pouch.

With such a pouch, carrying spiritual medicine and pill furnaces would be much more convenient.

"It's rumored that the Seven Stars Academy can also make Storage Pouches, but they don't know how to find the Mountain-Swallowing Toads. Capturing one is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

"I understand. I won't sell the pills," Xu Yan nodded in agreement.

Tianbao Pavilion was extremely powerful, and he had no intention of attracting their attention right after entering the Inner Domain.

"Once I break through to the Through the Void realm, I won't have to worry so much. I'll be able to crush any Grand Master with a single palm strike. Who would dare covet my possessions then?" Xu Yan thought to himself.

"Senior Brother, the pills I refined for you are for healing and detoxification. However, among the ingredients, only the Water Spirit Grass is a spiritual herb, so their effectiveness might not be that remarkable," Su Lingxuan said as she continued to refine the pills. "But they are still better than most healing medicines in the Inner Domain. As long as you don't reveal their true nature, others will just assume they are the common pills from the Inner Domain, so there's no need to worry about exposing them as Elixir pills."

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. I know what I'm doing," Xu Yan assured her.

After refining two bottles of pills, Xu Yan kept one for himself and handed the other to Meng Chong, saying, "Junior Brother, I'm giving you this bottle. We don't have much Water Spirit Grass left, and Senior Sister needs it for her cultivation. There's no need to refine more healing pills for me. One bottle is enough."

Meng Chong took the bottle and replied, "Senior Brother is right. We should save the Water Spirit Grass for Senior Sister's Longevity Bone refinement!"

Su Lingxuan's eyes welled up with tears. Ever since they had fled their homeland, she hadn't felt such warmth and protection from others. "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Xu Yan approached Master Li Xuan and knelt down with a respectful thud. "Master, I'm about to set off for the Inner Domain. Do you have any final instructions for me?"

Looking at his eldest disciple, Li Xuan sighed with emotion. Memories of Xu Yan's dedication to his cultivation since their first meeting in the small mountain village flashed through his mind.

Among his three disciples, Li Xuan had the deepest bond with Xu Yan and held the highest expectations for him. It was Xu Yan who had helped him pioneer their unique martial arts path.

Now, Xu Yan was about to venture into the Inner Domain.

"Disciple, always remember that arrogance and disdain are signs of a fool. A true martial artist is one who is eager to learn and absorb knowledge. When you're in the Inner Domain, observe, learn, and reflect. Don't dismiss their martial arts as inferior just because they are different from ours," Li Xuan advised. "This kind of mindset is detrimental. Instead, approach it with an open mind, absorb the essence, integrate it into your own path, and strive for innovation."

"Lastly, always prioritize your safety. If you encounter an enemy, fight if you can win, and flee if you can't. There's no shame in retreating. It's the stubborn ones who get themselves into trouble. And if you're surrounded by powerful foes, remember to bide your time..." Li Xuan continued to ramble on with his instructions.

"Meng Chong, remember this as well," Li Xuan said, turning to his second disciple.

"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong replied respectfully.

"Disciple will keep your teachings in mind, Master!" Xu Yan also bowed respectfully and knocked his head three times.

Getting up, Xu Yan patted Meng Chong's chest and said, "Junior Brother, I'll be waiting for you in the Inner Domain!"

"Yes!" Meng Chong nodded firmly.

Xu Yan looked around, his gaze finally resting on the red-eyed cat by Shi Er's side. He marveled at how much more powerful this Red-Eyed Tiger was compared to the one he had killed.

"So the Red-Eyed Tigers and Fire-Maned Wolves in the Evil Forest were all arranged by Master," Xu Yan realized, feeling touched. Master Li Xuan had been planning for his disciples' cultivation paths even before accepting them.

Xu Yan's figure soared into the sky and disappeared into the horizon, heading straight for the Inner Domain.

Meng Chong and Su Lingxuan looked up, but Xu Yan had already vanished from sight.

"Master, I'm going to cultivate now!" Meng Chong said, his eyes resolute. He headed to the slope to continue his meditation on the Great Sun Golden Body, determined to break through soon.

Su Lingxuan, too, began to cultivate fervently. She couldn't wait to return to the Inner Domain, her true arena! "I must succeed in refining the Longevity Bone!" she vowed, her eyes shining with determination.

Li Xuan exhaled deeply and gazed toward the endless mountains. His eldest disciple was off to explore the Inner Domain. When would he, himself, make the journey? "Perhaps it's time to go when Su Lingxuan breaks through to the Xiantian realm, or when we've spread our Borderland Martial Arts far and wide," he mused.

Li Xuan stood up and walked over to the red-eyed cat. Stroking its head, he murmured, "You've gotten quite chubby, taking up a lot of space. Should I stew you?"

The cat's eyes showed a hint of fear as it lowered its head and rubbed against his legs, letting out a soft whine.

Li Xuan chuckled, "You seem to understand me. Very well, I'll impart to you the Great Demon Technique. Whether you can comprehend it or not depends on your own abilities."

"After consuming that waste pill, you should know how to accumulate medicinal power and strengthen your physical body. Moreover, your body contains a treasure. If you can understand and harness it, you'll be able to shrink or enlarge your size at will..." Li Xuan continued, his fingers tapping on the cat's body as he recalled the videos and diagrams of beast meridian points he had seen in his past life, marking each point he remembered.

"I'll only point out these points for you. The rest is up to you to discover and explore. If you can open up these meridians and cultivate great demon abilities and transformations, consider it your good fortune," Li Xuan said. Whether the cat understood or not, he didn't mind. It was all up to the cat's destiny.

(End of Chapter)

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