Chapter 120: Enhancing Abilities, Liu Qing Song's Pursuit

Chapter 120: Enhancing Abilities, Liu Qing Song's Pursuit



On the banks of the Luoshui River.

Eastern Courtyard.

[Skill] Firewood Cleaving Blade Technique (4 Limit Breaks, 5000/5000) (Characteristics: Cross-Application, Swift as the Wind, Sword Handling Like a Deity, Blade and Person as One)



"The experience points are still full, it seems that my previous firewood chopping practice was effective!"

"I wonder how many Essence Energy Points are needed for the next limit break?"

"It should be 200 points!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

After reviewing the status panel, he closed it.

Then, he started warming up by practicing his fist techniques.

[Skill] Five Beasts Fist (Perfect Mastery, 787/1000)



The Five Beasts Fist has now reached the realm of perfection, and with each practice, his body gains an additional five strands of Qi and Blood power.

Furthermore, the experience points needed to reach 1000 points are not far off, with only a little over two hundred points remaining.

With his current efficiency, achieving perfection is not difficult.

At most, it would take a few days.

Once the experience points are maxed out, he can perform his first limit break.

Jiang Ning has high expectations for the limit break of the Five Beasts Fist.

After all, this is a lower-tier martial art's limit break, far superior to the unremarkable Firewood Cleaving Blade Technique.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



At this moment, he suddenly feels his body heating up, and the blood within him surges faster.

There is still some time before sunrise, and even more time until the hour of the Dragon.

Jiang Ning removes his clothing in his courtyard, wearing only a pair of loose pants.

His courtyard gate is now locked, and he lives on the side of the Eastern Courtyard closest to Lake Luoshui, a rather secluded area.

Therefore, he is not worried about being disturbed by anyone.

Here, he can focus on tempering his skin and enhancing his Invincible Body progress.

The next moment, he takes out the Skin Refinement Sand.

He begins vigorously rubbing it all over his body.

After a cup of tea's time, his entire body has been thoroughly scrubbed.

This is his first skin tempering session after achieving minor success.

He discovers that this process is entirely different from before; not only does his skin not bleed, but no matter how hard he scrubs, his skin doesn't even turn red.

After a cup of tea's effort, he gives up.

With his body covered in Skin Refinement Sand, Jiang Ning thinks for a moment and assumes the first posture of the Invincible Body.

Then, he channels his force, driving his Qi and Blood into the skin membrane throughout his body.

At this stage of his Five Beasts Fist cultivation, his Qi and Blood are already extremely vigorous, far surpassing ordinary martial artists of the same level.

Especially after refining the fifty-year-old Blood Lotus yesterday, his Qi and Blood has further strengthened.

As he channels his force, his Qi and Blood boils, carrying a surging momentum as it enters the skin membrane, tempering its resilience.

A moment later.

[Invincible Body Experience Points +1]



Jiang Ning's expression remains unchanged as he sees the prompt in front of him, and he assumes the second posture.

[Invincible Body Experience Points +1]



Then, he sequentially assumes the third, fourth, and fifth postures, up to the ninth posture of the incomplete Invincible Body he currently possesses.

With each movement, he channels his Qi and Blood to temper the skin membrane.

As he sees the prompt appear.

[Invincible Body Experience Points +1]



After completing all nine movements and seeing the prompt nine times, he slowly stops.

[Skill] Invincible Body (Proficiency 9/2000)



Jiang Ning's eyes shine with joy as he observes the changes on the status panel.

"Indeed, whether it's the first or the ninth posture, I can increase my Invincible Body experience points."

He then looks up at the sky.

The sun has already risen, bathing everything in its radiant light. He glances at the sun's corona and knows the time.

It is already past the fourth quarter of the hour of the Dragon.

"In about two and a half hours, my Invincible Body gained nine experience points!"

"This efficiency has increased rather than decreased!"

"The growth of Qi and Blood indeed enhances my skin tempering efficiency."

After understanding his skin tempering efficiency, Jiang Ning's heart is at ease.

Although the skin membrane's resilience has increased, making it harder for the Skin Refinement Sand's medicinal power to penetrate his skin for absorption, his enhanced Qi and Blood circulation has improved his overall efficiency, which can be considered high.

In about two and a half hours, his Invincible Body gains nine experience points.

If he can continuously practice the Invincible Body and temper his skin membrane without interruption, the progress will be astonishing.

He can gain seventy to eighty experience points in a day.

With two thousand experience points needed, it will take a maximum of one month.

In other words, he can achieve major skin tempering and have skin as tough as copper within a month.

However, Jiang Ning is aware that this is an ideal scenario.

After continuously tempering his skin membrane for over two hours, he feels a subtle pain throughout his skin membrane.

This is because the skin membrane has been tempered by Qi and Blood for an extended period, reaching a high-stress state.

In this condition, he needs some time to recover before the next skin tempering session.

Jiang Ning sits cross-legged, facing the sun.

Although it is already past the fourth quarter of the hour of the Dragon, there is not much time left before the hour of the Snake, less than an hour.

However, with the skin membrane in a high-stress state from tempering, and limited time to absorb the sun's essence to refine his internal organs during the day.

Jiang Ning seizes this last hour of the day to continue his cultivation.

He has experienced the benefits of refining his internal organs in this short time.

Not to mention that with further breakthroughs in Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique, he will welcome even greater qualitative changes and gain control over his inner energy.

A moment later.

[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



As the hour of the Snake approaches, Jiang Ning stops his cultivation.

[Skill] Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Proficiency 1075/2000)



"I've made more than half the progress, and I'm getting closer to mastering inner energy!"

Jiang Ning looks at his status panel with anticipation.

Jiang Ning finally had the time to jump into the water tank and wash off the dried-up Skin Refinement Sand from his body.

After cleaning himself, all the dirt on his body was washed away, and as Jiang Ning stood in the courtyard, he felt refreshed.

Especially at this moment, with the lake breeze blowing, the moisture on his body quickly evaporated.

This made him feel a cool breeze in the scorching heat.

"So comfortable!"

"Taking a bath in this heat is so refreshing!"

Jiang Ning's appearance was refreshed and invigorated.

"It's time to have breakfast!"

Jiang Ning put on his clothes and walked out of the courtyard.

These days, no matter when he went, his older brother and sister-in-law had already prepared food for him in the kitchen.

This made him feel extremely convenient.

Moreover, it made him feel even wiser for inviting his older brother and sister-in-law to live with him.

If they weren't here, living in such a large house would have been less convenient for him.

As for hiring servants.

He didn't want to do that now.

It wasn't that he couldn't afford it, but he had too many secrets.

He was afraid that someone with ill intentions might intentionally arrange for a servant to come close to him.

Especially someone from the Cao family.

Morning.

[Five Beast Fist Experience +1]



[Five Beast Fist Experience +1]



[Five Beast Fist Experience +1]



Jiang Ning practiced his fist forms repeatedly in his own courtyard.

Each time he practiced a fist technique, his Qi and blood increased by five strands, and the experience of Five Beast Fist also gradually increased.

While practicing, he circulated his Qi and blood throughout his body, and he could also feel the load on his skin membrane before, which gradually improved as his Qi and blood surged.

Soon after.

The sun gradually rose higher in the sky.

The temperature also rose.

[Skill] Five Beast Fist (Perfect Mastery 799/1000)



After taking a look at his panel, Jiang Ning felt that his skin membrane was no longer under strain, and he could continue to temper his entire body's skin membrane.

This time, Jiang Ning changed his mind about tempering his skin membrane.

He had just tried it, and with his toughened skin, he felt that the effect of the Skin Refinement Sand was not as good as before.

So he wanted to try.

Try not using the Skin Refinement Sand and see how it goes.

Then.

He opened a bottle of Herb Essence and drank it in one gulp.

After his body absorbed much of the medicinal efficacy and his state was almost at its peak, he began to perform the first posture of the Invincible Body Technique.

Then, he circulated his force, driving his Qi and blood to temper his skin membrane.

As his Qi and blood washed over his body repeatedly.

A new prompt slowly appeared before him.

[Invincible Body Technique Experience +1]



[Invincible Body Technique Experience +1]



[Invincible Body Technique Experience +1]



When he felt that his skin membrane had reached another overloaded state and his body was slightly painful, he stopped tempering it.

[Skill] Invincible Body Technique (Proficiency 19/2000)



After closing the panel, he looked at the sun in the courtyard.

"Less than three hours."

"It seems the Skin Refinement Sand is indeed not helping me much!"

"It's increasing my efficiency very slowly. On the contrary, the growth of my Qi and blood, along with the assistance of the Five Beast Energy, should be good. So, my skin tempering efficiency can still be this high."

After the test, Jiang Ning paid more attention to the Five Beast Fist.

Qi and blood are the foundation of the martial path.

Practicing the fist forms is the best way to increase his Qi and blood.

As long as his Qi and blood are abundant, not only will his physique become stronger, but it will also greatly help his future breakthrough efficiency, significantly increasing his efficiency.

It can be said that nothing is more important than this.

The next afternoon.

Lake Luoshui.

On a deserted island.

A small boat was docked on the beach.

"Elder Liu, according to the guidance of the Gu insect, the scent you left on Dishonest Field should be in this direction."

Liu Qing Song stood at the front deck of the small boat and scanned the surroundings.

He nodded.

"This small island is indeed a good hiding place."

"Dishonest Field's nickname is River Dragon, and his water skills are exceptional. This place is an excellent hiding spot for him."

Hearing these words, the followers behind him hesitated.

"Elder Liu, if that's the case, even if we find Dishonest Field, can we really capture him?"

"His water skills are exceptional. He can disappear without a trace in the water, and his breath-holding ability far surpasses ordinary people."

Another person also nodded: "Yes! How can we catch him?"

Liu Qing Song said, "Don't worry if we can't catch him this time! He was injured by my palm, and he must have internal injuries. I also left medicinal powder on his body, which has already merged with his flesh and blood. He can't get rid of this scent."

"Now, with the guidance of the Gu insect, he can't escape."

"As long as we pressure him enough, his injuries will inevitably worsen, and sooner or later, we will catch him."

As he spoke.

Liu Qing Song took out a jade bottle from his bosom and slowly opened the lid.

The next moment.

A Gu insect with a faint glow all over its body flew out of the bottle, flapped its wings, and flew swiftly in one direction.

"Keep up the pace!" Liu Qing Song ordered.

"Yes, Elder Liu!" The crowd responded and hurriedly followed.

A moment later.

The group arrived at a shore.

Liu Qing Song watched as the Gu insect in the air slowly landed in a corner on a patch of dried blood.

His eyes suddenly focused, and he quickly crouched down at the dried blood.

"Elder Liu, what did you find?" The people behind him stopped to catch their breath.

Liu Qing Song touched the dried blood in front of him and made a judgment.

"The Gu insect stopping here means that this is the bloodstain left by Dishonest Field."

"Only Dishonest Field's blood, infused with the medicinal powder, can attract the Gu insect."

Hearing these words, someone from behind spoke up.

"Elder Liu, with your might, Dishonest Field must have been injured by your palm, which is why he left this dried bloodstain here."

Another person agreed: "Senior Brother Shangguan is right! It seems that Dishonest Field is currently on this deserted island."

At this moment, Liu Qing Song added, "Judging from the dried state of the blood, it should have been left two days ago."

The next moment.

Liu Qing Song immediately issued orders.

"Dishonest Field has internal injuries and is most likely recovering on this island."

"You all disperse and search. If you find him, immediately fire a signal flare to notify me!"

"Remember, a dying camel is bigger than a horse. Dishonest Field is a strong martial artist among the Eighth Rank. Except for Wu Sheng and Wang Jiu, no one else should engage him."

Upon hearing this, everyone bowed in unison.

"Yes, Elder!"

As soon as the words left their mouths, everyone dispersed in different directions.

Liu Qing Song then continued to command the Gu worms to search for the scent of Tian Bu Yi.

Half an hour later.

He arrived at a cliff near Luoshui County.

The lake's surface was raging.

The waves beneath his feet surged, crashing against the reefs and exploding into white foam.

Watching the Gu worms sinking in front of him.

Liu Qing Song's gaze intensified, and he leaped towards a reef ahead.

The cliff, several zhang high, was instantly descended by him.

Boom—

As he landed, the reef beneath his feet suddenly shattered into pieces.

Liu Qing Song remained unperturbed, looking up and waiting for the Gu worm's guidance.

A moment later.

The Gu worm stopped again on a reef.

When he saw that reef, Liu Qing Song's expression froze slightly.

Because there was nothing on that reef, it was as clean as new, no different from the other reefs.

Then, he took a few steps and reached the reef.

Seeing the Gu worm still lingering on the reef, not leaving.

Liu Qing Song's expression changed again.

"Is this Tian Bu Yi's clothing?"

The next moment.

He quickly took out a jade bottle from his bosom and poured some liquid onto the garment.

As the liquid merged.

Instantly.

Countless purple dust appeared on the garment.

Seeing this, Liu Qing Song became extremely certain.

He remembered that when Tian Bu Yi was caught up with, they had a brief encounter.

That encounter gave him a general impression of Tian Bu Yi's attire.

This was Tian Bu Yi's clothing.

He also struck out a palm towards Tian Bu Yi, and with that palm, not only did he disrupt Tian Bu Yi's defense, but it also landed on Tian Bu Yi's chest.

Tian Bu Yi, following that palm, retreated several zhang before turning and falling into Lake Luoshui.

It was also because of this encounter that he truly witnessed why Tian Bu Yi was nicknamed the River Dragon.

He also truly saw how exceptional Tian Bu Yi's water mastery was.

Even after receiving his palm strike, he entered the water without a trace, disappearing instantly.

If it weren't for his foresight during the attack, he also released a large amount of tracking dust, causing it to stick to Tian Bu Yi's clothes and enter his body through his mouth and nose.

If he hadn't had this foresight, with Tian Bu Yi's water mastery, entering Lake Luoshui would be like a fish entering the sea.

Finding Tian Bu Yi would be harder than ascending to heaven.

After this battle, Tian Bu Yi would surely be more cautious, making finding him even more challenging.

So, at this moment, seeing this scene before him, seeing the purple dust on the garment, and the impression lingering in his mind.

Liu Qing Song became extremely certain that this was the garment Tian Bu Yi was wearing at the time.

At this moment, a thought suddenly sprang into his mind.

His expression turned to astonishment.

"Tian Bu Yi, could he be... dead?"

As soon as this thought arose, it spread like weeds in his mind, instantly occupying all his thoughts.

He examined the garment in his hand, and the more he looked, the more he believed this possibility.

Because the garment, washed up on the reef, was clearly torn and full of holes, obviously damaged by something.

Holding the garment, he thought for a long time.

Then, shaking his head, he stood up, "It's unlikely! Tian Bu Yi is an Eighth Rank Martial Dao practitioner, and he can withstand my palm strike, clearly more powerful than Wu Sheng and Wang Jiu. In this small Luoshui County, there aren't many who can defeat him!"

"Not to mention this is by the water, with Tian Bu Yi's water mastery, to kill him would be as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"Once he enters the water, he becomes untraceable, and even I am helpless in such a situation."

"With his strength and abilities, it's impossible for him to perish on an uninhabited island!"

"It's impossible!"

Liu Qing Song muttered to himself, trying to convince himself.

After that, he urged the Gu worm to continue searching for Tian Bu Yi's scent.

However, no matter how he tried, the Gu worm remained motionless.

"Has the Gu worm lost its target?"

Liu Qing Song's expression changed again.

(End of Chapter)

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