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Chapter 15: Towards Tongguan Town! (Seeking Collection)
Chapter 15: Towards Tongguan Town! (Seeking Collection)
In a small courtyard in the southern part of Black Goose City, a cozy atmosphere filled the air with the scent of cooking.
"Brother Wang, come and eat!" Qin Zheng enthusiastically pushed the dish towards Wang Er.
Wang Er was the first person to show kindness to Qin Zheng after his transmigration. At that time, Qin Zheng had nothing, living in poverty and on the brink of death.
Wang Er, of course, had no ulterior motives.
Qin Zheng, being a man of principle, believed in treating others with kindness as he wished to be treated.
Wang Er's initial restraint had faded away. Knowing Qin Zheng's impressive achievements and his summons by Ji Changyin, Wang Er had assumed that Qin Zheng was destined for greatness.
As a simple-minded soldier, Wang Er dared not aspire to be on equal footing with Qin Zheng.
However, Qin Zheng's attitude remained unchanged, allowing Wang Er to gradually relax.
They continued eating until the moon rose, and Wang Er finally bid farewell with a satisfied belch.
After Wang Er's departure, Qin Zheng tidied up and sat in the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon above with a slight daze.
According to Ji Changyin's explanation, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill was undoubtedly a rare and elusive divine skill.
After all, just the first layer of this martial art had granted Qin Zheng a thousand pounds of strength.
However, it was also because of the sheer power of this skill that Qin Zheng felt a sense of regret.
The essence of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill he acquired was incomplete and fragmented.
By forcibly refining it through the Merit Scroll, he could increase his strength but not synchronize the enhancement of his physique.
Thus, under the blessing of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, Qin Zheng's strength far surpassed those of the same realm.
Yet, his internal organs remained at the Skin Tempering Realm, the first of the Four Major Gates.
At this moment, the thousand pounds of strength bestowed by the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill became a burden due to his weak organs!
Qin Zheng's consciousness sank into his Heart Sea, examining the contents of the Merit Scroll.
[Qin Zheng]
[Lifespan: 70 (17)]
[Martial Arts: Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (First Layer), Golden Cicada Shedding (Entry), Ghost Head Blade Technique (Perfect Level)]
[Merit: 19 Taels]
[Current Martial Art - Golden Cicada Shedding can be upgraded, requiring 500 Merit. Do you wish to upgrade?]
[Current Martial Art - Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill can be upgraded, requiring 1000 Merit. Do you wish to upgrade?]
With a thought, Qin Zheng spoke, "Upgrade Golden Cicada Shedding."
Instantly, 500 Merit was deducted from the Merit Scroll, and Qin Zheng felt a heightened mastery over this lightfoot technique.
On the Merit Scroll, the description of this lightfoot technique changed from 'Entry' to 'Minor Accomplishment'.
However, to further upgrade it, he would need to consume 800 Merit.
Qin Zheng hesitated.
He now had only 1400 Merit left.
If he chose to upgrade the lightfoot technique again, he wouldn't be able to upgrade the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.
But if he upgraded the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, his strength might increase to two thousand pounds!
Qin Zheng wondered if his current physical body could withstand such power.
After some thought, he withdrew his consciousness from his Heart Sea, temporarily undecided.
He took out a booklet from his embrace, the Black Demon Palm he had obtained from Wei Feng! He had another option!
Qin Zheng flipped through the booklet, engrossed in studying its contents.
After a moment, he reached the end of the booklet, and a new line appeared on the Merit Scroll.
The next day, Qin Zheng once again headed to the execution ground early in the morning, carrying the Ghost Head Blade.
He beheaded three prisoners, earning seven hundred Merit.
The anticipated plan did not unfold, causing Qin Zheng to feel a slight relief. Each passing day allowed him to accumulate more Merit, which he could use to upgrade his skills.
He then returned home and practiced the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, stimulating his blood and strengthening his physical body and internal organs.
Despite this method's ability to temper his physical body, Qin Zheng was not satisfied with the speed.
His current shortcoming was the urgent need for an internal martial arts technique!
With the capabilities of the Virtue Scroll, he believed that even internal martial arts could be enhanced.
This way, he could quickly nourish his physical body and elevate his realm.
Only then would Qin Zheng's physical body be able to keep up with the pace of his martial arts advancement.
Otherwise, if his physical body and martial arts were mismatched, there was a high chance of the situation Ji Changyin mentioned, where the body's origin would be depleted!
On the third day, Qin Zheng continued his duties as an executioner.
After beheading six heads, he earned one tael and three mace of merit.
He then returned home to practice his martial arts, stimulating his Qi and blood, and strengthening his physical body.
Later, as night fell, a capturer came to inform him that he was to go to Tong'an Town, twenty li outside Black Goose City, at the third hour.
This news startled Qin Zheng, as he realized that Ji Changyin and the others had found Shi Dian's trail and were ready to make their move!
[Qin Zheng]
[Lifespan: 70 (17)]
[Martial Arts: Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (First Layer), Black Demon Palm (Minor Accomplishment), Golden Cicada Shedding (Perfect), Ghost Head Blade Technique (Perfect)]
[Merit: One Tael and Two Mace]
[Current Martial Art - Black Demon Palm can be upgraded, requiring eight mace of merit. Do you wish to upgrade?]
[Current Martial Art - Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill can be upgraded, requiring one tael of merit. Do you wish to upgrade?]
Over the past two days, he had perfected his lightfoot techniques and brought Black Demon Palm to Minor Accomplishment.
With the remaining two mace of merit, Qin Zheng didn't plan to allocate it to Black Demon Palm.
Although this martial art was not bad, compared to the advancement of Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, it was insignificant.
After these days of practice, Qin Zheng also gained a comprehensive understanding of his physical body.
This body, though seemingly thin, had inherent strength. The physical body's endurance could likely be increased further.
Thus, Qin Zheng didn't hesitate and immediately made up his mind: "Upgrade Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill!"
Instantly, one tael of merit was deducted.
A powerful force once again manifested within his body.
This time, Qin Zheng felt a noticeable burden on his body.
His muscles began to cramp, and his bones ached as the rapidly growing power overwhelmed his physical body for a moment.
Especially the pain from his internal organs made him kneel, drenched in sweat, enduring this transformation.
After a moment, the intense pain subsided, and the changes in his body ceased.
Only then could Qin Zheng breathe heavily, exchanging the stale air within his body with fresh air.
"It seems that the Skin Refinement Realm's physical body can only support the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill up to the second layer. It can't be upgraded further!" Qin Zheng said, his eyes bloodshot and his expression slightly ferocious.
After waiting for his body to calm down, Qin Zheng washed up and tidied himself.
He rested until dawn, then got up and strapped the Ghost Head Blade, wrapped in coarse cloth, to his back.
Opening the door, he strode out, heading beyond Black Goose City.
With his lightfoot techniques perfected, Qin Zheng moved with remarkable agility.
Each step covered nearly five times the distance of an ordinary stride.
Whether it was useful for escaping or not, it was indeed excellent for traveling.
Soon, Qin Zheng left Black Goose City and headed straight for Tongguan Town, ten li away.
During this time, Qin Zheng carefully sensed the power within his body.
Two thousand jin of strength—even a Warrior who had broken through three of the Four Major Gates in the Sinew Refinement Realm would not possess such power!
Feeling this surging and mighty power, Qin Zheng felt much more at ease.
With this power, as long as Shi Dian hadn't broken through, there would be no danger!
(End of Chapter)
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