Chapter 263: The Marvel of Celestial Treasure, Breaking the Limits of Fist Techniques!

Chapter 263: The Marvel of Celestial Treasure, Breaking the Limits of Fist Techniques!



Inside the horse-drawn carriage.

Jiang Ning carefully examined the Miao Yan Spirit Fruit in his hand.

Suddenly, he grasped the fruit and felt a surge of cold and hot sensations alternating in his hand.

"Extraordinary!" Jiang Ning exclaimed, then popped the fruit into his mouth.

Crunching sounds filled the air as the juice splattered everywhere.

Jiang Ning chewed a few times before swallowing the fruit.

"The taste is not bad!" he praised again.

The fruit's pulp was sweet and palatable, with a refreshing coolness and warmth intertwined, a rare sensation.

However, after the fruit entered his stomach, he didn't feel any changes.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Jiang Ning's face, and he quickly devoured the entire Miao Yan Spirit Fruit.

But after a few dozen breaths, Jiang Ning's expression changed slightly.

He closed his eyes, focusing his mind inward.

In his inner vision, he saw strands of crimson and dark black colors dispersing in his abdomen.

"Could it be..." he thought, startled.

He immediately began to circulate his Water-Fire True Energy.

In an instant, he felt the Water-Fire True Energy swirling like a vortex, drawing in the strands of crimson and dark black colors.

The colors were absorbed into the vortex, merging with the Water-Fire True Energy.

[Water-Fire True Energy Experience Points +1]



[Water-Fire True Energy Experience Points +1]



[Water-Fire True Energy Experience Points +1]



The notifications appeared before Jiang Ning's eyes at an incredible frequency.

He sensed his Water-Fire True Energy growing rapidly.

"Indeed, a pleasant surprise!" Jiang Ning thought, delighted, and continued to circulate his Water-Fire True Energy, allowing the vortex to absorb the colors.

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Ning's Water-Fire True Energy continued to grow, like a rising tide.

When the carriage finally stopped, Jiang Ning opened his eyes after a short while.

[This time, absorbing the Water-Fire Spiritual Material, the Water-Fire True Energy Experience Points increased by a total of 1637 points.]



[Technique]: Water-Fire True Energy (Second Breakthrough 1685/3000) (Property: Water-Fire Immortal Robe, Water and Fire Manipulation)



Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel pleased after checking his panel.

A single spirit fruit had increased his Water-Fire True Energy Experience Points by 1637 points, equivalent to several days of hard work.

"Just this effect alone makes the 8,000 silvers worth it!" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.

The unexpected surprise lifted his mood.

He then got out of the carriage: "I've kept the old man waiting for a long time!"

As he spoke, Jiang Ning handed the old man a piece of silver.

The old man's face, wrinkled like tree bark, broke into a smile as he accepted the silver and thanked Jiang Ning repeatedly.

After returning to the Eastern Yard, Jiang Ning didn't rush to refine the various heavenly materials and treasures he had bought.

Instead, he chose to practice his fist techniques, waiting for the next day.

Only then could he determine the effect of the Celestial Treasure on his Essence Energy Points.

Over an hour later, Jiang Ning saw Lu Yi, led in by his sister-in-law, and his face revealed a hint of surprise.

"Green Skirt Maiden?" Jiang Ning asked, looking at Lu Yi.

Liu Wanwan said, "I'll take my leave, you two chat!" and smiled as she glanced at Lu Yi and Jiang Ning before leaving.

At this moment, Lu Yi bowed: "Greetings, Master Jiang."

"Is Lin Pavilion Lord looking for me?" Jiang Ning asked.

Lu Yi shook her head and looked at Jiang Ning: "I've come to see Master Jiang on my own matter."

"Please, tell me," Jiang Ning said with a smile.

The next moment, Lu Yi suddenly knelt before Jiang Ning: "Please, Master Jiang, take me in!"

"What do you mean?" Jiang Ning asked.

Lu Yi, still kneeling, said: "I've regained my freedom, and Lin Pavilion Lord wants me to follow you, Master Jiang, to take care of your daily needs and life, so you can focus on your martial arts training without worrying about mundane matters."

"Is this Lin Qingyi's idea, or yours?" Jiang Ning asked, looking at Lu Yi in surprise. "Or is Lin Pavilion Lord using you to gather information about me?"

Lu Yi looked up at Jiang Ning, her eyes filled with determination.

"Master Jiang, rest assured, even if I'm subjected to severe torture, I won't reveal any information about you!"

"As for following you, it's both Lin Pavilion Lord's intention and my own heartfelt desire. Previously, I wasn't free, so I couldn't speak my mind."

"Now that I've said all this, I hope you'll take me in, Master Jiang!"

Looking at Lu Yi kneeling before him, Jiang Ning couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Daily trivialities, though not a significant hindrance, did affect his efficiency in practicing martial arts. Sometimes, these very trivialities caused him to prematurely interrupt his training.

So, finding someone to manage his daily affairs was indeed something he had considered, but as he hadn't found a suitable person before, he never took action.

After all, such a person, by his side, would inevitably become the one who understands him the most, aside from himself.

They would inevitably learn some of his secrets and the mysterious techniques he possessed.

He wouldn't dare to keep an ordinary person around.

But Lu Yi...

Jiang Ning quietly observed her, and Lu Yi slightly lifted her head to look at him.

Even as her eyelashes trembled wildly, she didn't lower her head.

A moment later.

She should be trustworthy!

I'll observe her for a while longer!

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, he spoke, "You can stay."

"Thank you, Master!" Lu Yi exclaimed, and she was about to kowtow.

The next moment, she felt an invisible force supporting her head.

"Stand up. From now on, you don't need to kneel before me, nor do you need to kowtow all the time!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, Master!" Lu Yi stood up immediately.

A bright smile appeared on her face, and her eyes curved like crescent moons, adding to her beauty.

In the blink of an eye.

It was the second day.

When Jiang Ning woke up, he clearly felt the temperature had dropped by several degrees.

As he lifted the covers, he distinctly felt the cool breeze blowing over his body, bringing a chill.

"Has the weather cooled down again?" Jiang Ning looked at the wall.

Then he closed his eyes slightly, and his psychic field instantly expanded.

He suddenly saw the howling cold wind outside, and the snow falling like goose feathers.

The courtyard was covered in snow.

The trees were laden with thick layers of snow.

"Is this terrible weather really man-made?" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then.

"Ah—" A long sigh escaped his lips.

If this was indeed man-made! He didn't know how many ordinary people would freeze to death in this harsh winter.

Such terrible actions, he didn't know how much slaughter they would cause, how heavy the sins would be.

Unfortunately, as far as he knew, there was no such thing as sin.

The laws of heaven were cyclical, and retribution was inevitable.

It was just a way for ordinary people to comfort themselves.

Compared to this saying, another phrase was more realistic.

Good people don't live long, but harm lingers for a thousand years.

Then, Jiang Ning noticed Lu Yi sweeping the snow in the courtyard with a 'shasha' sound.

The snow covering the path was clearly being removed by Lu Yi, who was now waving her broom, sweeping away the snow on the courtyard path.

Seeing this, Ning frowned slightly.

The next moment.

The door opened, and the cold wind rushed into the room.

"Master, you're awake?" Lu Yi looked at Jiang Ning and smiled.

Jiang Ning could clearly see her face, frozen red.

The morning was already cold, and the temperature at this time of day was the lowest in a 24-hour period, so it was naturally colder.

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If a Fifth-Ranked powerful warrior were to witness this scene, they would undoubtedly be astounded.

To be able to sweep away the snow without harming the trees in the slightest was a testament to his exceptional control over his Inner Breath.

Achieving such control required an extremely high level of psychic power.

By his side, Lu Yi witnessed this scene, and her eyes widened in astonishment.

"So amazing!" she exclaimed in awe.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "You don't have to do such a tedious task as snow removal anymore. It's freezing today, so go back inside and warm up in your bed!"

After sending Lu Yi back inside, Jiang Ning also returned to his room.

He closed the door, blocking out the cold wind, and closed his eyes.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes and nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, I've cleared the snow in the courtyard, but it cost me about one-tenth of my Inner Breath."

Then, he opened his panel.

【Source Energy】: 563.71

【Skills】: Five Animal Fist + (Secondary Limit Break 3000/3000) (Characteristics: Five Viscera Essence Storage, Five Elements Spirit)



As he glanced at the panel, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"An increase of over three hundred Source Energy points, truly remarkable!"

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Just the previous day, after consuming a single Floodflame Spirit Fruit, his Source Energy points had met the requirements for the second limit break of the Five Animal Fist.

This unexpected result brought him great joy.

"Based on yesterday's experiment, it's evident that the so-called Celestial Treasures have an extraordinary effect on me!"

"In that case, I must get my hands on those five Elemental Spiritfruits!"

"Even with an eighty percent discount, they still cost eighty thousand taels!"

"There must be a way to get them!"

Recalling the Floodflame Spirit Fruit, Jiang Ning immediately thought of the five Elemental Spiritfruits that Han Hong Mei had mentioned the day before.

According to Han Hong Mei, in ancient times, consuming those five Elemental Spiritfruits could alter a cultivator's physique, significantly enhancing their affinity with the Five Elements.

However, due to the different environment nowadays, the Celestial Treasures might be missing certain substances, rendering them ineffective.

Moreover, most Celestial Treasures had no effect on ordinary warriors.

It was similar to his previous experience with the Crimson Flame Ruby Fruit, where he only felt a warm current flowing through his body, without any other changes.

He wasn't sure of the reason behind this.

But after yesterday's experience, he realized that the Celestial Treasures weren't entirely useless to him.

Just like the Floodflame Spirit Fruit, after circulating the Water-Fire True Energy, he had clearly absorbed a certain substance from the fruit, strengthening his Water-Fire True Energy.

This also led to him gaining 1637 experience points in Water-Fire True Energy.

It reduced the time needed to accumulate experience for this advanced martial art by more than half, significantly shortening the time until his next breakthrough.

"Those five Elemental Spiritfruits might also have a similar effect!"

At this thought, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

The secondary limit break of the Five Animal Fist granted him the ability to absorb the Five Elements essence from the world and infuse it into his body.

Compared to the residual Five Elements essence in the environment, the essence contained within those five Elemental Spiritfruits might be even richer.

Absorbing the Five Elements essence to nurture the Five Viscera was the key to strengthening his foundation.

After making up his mind, Jiang Ning temporarily set this idea aside.

The fruits were priced at ten thousand taels.

Even with a discount, they would still cost eight thousand taels.

This was a substantial sum, one he couldn't afford at the moment.

His gaze returned to his panel.

【Source Energy】: 563.71

【Skills】: Five Animal Fist + (Secondary Limit Break 3000/3000) (Characteristics: Five Viscera Essence Storage, Five Elements Spirit)



"Since the requirements are met, it's time for a breakthrough!"

As this thought emerged, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

In an instant, his Source Energy points rapidly decreased.

Within moments, the amount was fixed at 63.71.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes.

At this moment, he felt as if he had gone through countless years, witnessing himself training through the harshest winters and hottest summers.

The golden crow set in the west, and the jade rabbit rose in the east.

In this cycle, he was always practicing his fists.

In the endless years of training, he saw mountains turn into ravines and oceans into fields.

He saw his own figure, dedicated to training, standing still as time passed.

When his figure froze in that moment, it seemed as if all the hard work and cultivation were imprinted on his body, and after the passage of time, it was in this moment that he was elevated.

Suddenly, he felt a slight transformation in his arms, and his mind was filled with a myriad of new insights.

These insights weren't limited to the Five Animal Fist but also extended to various other aspects.

(End of Chapter)

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