Chapter 263: The Marvel of the Immortal Treasure, Breaking the Limit of Fist Techniques!

Chapter 263: The Marvel of the Immortal Treasure, Breaking the Limit of Fist Techniques!



Inside the carriage.

Jiang Ning carefully examined the Floodfire Fruit in his hand.

Then, he grasped the Floodfire Fruit and immediately felt a surge of cold and hot sensations alternating in his hand.

"Extraordinary!" Jiang Ning exclaimed, before putting it into his mouth.

Crunch—

The sound of biting into the fruit was crisp, and the juice splattered everywhere.

Jiang Ning chewed twice, then swallowed it.

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

The pulp was sweet and delicious, with a hint of coolness and warmth intertwined, a rare sensation.

As for the effect after swallowing, he didn't feel any changes.

A flash of disappointment crossed his face, and Jiang Ning quickly finished the entire Floodfire Fruit in a few bites.

However, after dozens of breaths, Jiang Ning's face changed slightly.

He closed his eyes, focusing his mind inward.

In his inner vision, he saw threads of red and black colors dispersing in his abdomen.

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

He began to circulate his Waterfire Essence.

In an instant, he felt the Waterfire Essence swirling like a vortex, drawing in the threads of red and black colors.

They were being absorbed into the vortex of Waterfire Essence.

[Waterfire Essence experience +1]



[Waterfire Essence experience +1]



[Waterfire Essence experience +1]



In an instant, prompts kept appearing before Jiang Ning's eyes.

The frequency of the prompts was extremely high.

He also sensed his Waterfire Essence growing rapidly.

"Indeed, a surprise!" Jiang Ning was secretly delighted, then calmed his mind and continued to circulate his Waterfire Essence, letting the vortex draw in the threads of red and black colors.

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Ning's Waterfire Essence continued to grow, like a rising tide.

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

He had spent a moment's work, and his Waterfire Essence experience had increased by 163 points.

"This absorption of the Floodfire Fruit's essence has increased my Waterfire Essence experience by 163 points."

[Technique]: Waterfire Essence (Second Breakthrough 1685/3000) (Property: Waterfire Immortal Robe, mastery of water and fire)



Looking at his panel, Jiang Ning was secretly delighted.

One fruit had increased his Waterfire Essence experience by 163 points, equivalent to several days of hard work.

"Just this effect alone is worth the eight thousand silvers!" Jiang Ning's face showed a faint smile.

The unexpected surprise made his mood more pleasant.

He then opened the carriage curtain and got out: "I've troubled you, old sir, for waiting for me for so long!"

As he spoke, Jiang Ning handed over a piece of silver.

The old man's face, full of wrinkles, broke into a smile as he accepted the silver, his face filled with gratitude.

He repeatedly thanked Jiang Ning.

After returning to the East Court, Jiang Ning didn't rush to absorb the various Heavenly Materials 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 Immortal Treasure on his Source Energy Points.

Over an hour later, "Miss Green Ripple?" Jiang Ning looked at Green Ripple, who had been led in by his sister, with a surprised expression.

Lyuan said: "An Ning, I'll take my leave, you two chat!"

Leaving these words, Lyuan smiled and glanced at Green Ripple and Jiang Ning before turning to leave.

At this time, Green Ripple bowed: "Greetings, Jiang Gongzi."

"Miss Green Ripple, have you come here because Lady Lin has something to discuss with me?" Jiang Ning asked.

Green Ripple shook her head, then looked at Jiang Ning: "I've come to discuss something with Jiang Gongzi myself!"

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

The next moment, Green Ripple suddenly knelt down: "Please, Jiang Gongzi, take me in!"

"This is unexpected," Jiang Ning asked. "Is this your idea, or Lady Lin's, or has Lady Lin instructed you to follow me and report back to her?"

Green Ripple looked up at Jiang Ning, her eyes filled with determination.

"Gongzi, rest assured, even if I face severe torture, I won't reveal any information about you!"

"As for following you, it's both Lady Lin's intention and my own wish. Previously, I wasn't a free person and didn't dare speak out."

"Now that I've said all this, please accept me, Young Master Jiang!"

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

Daily chores, though not a significant hindrance, did indeed affect his cultivation efficiency.

Sometimes, these trivial matters would cause him to interrupt his practice prematurely.

So, finding someone to take care of his daily chores was something he had considered, but he hadn't taken action due to the lack of a suitable candidate.

After all, such a person, by staying by his side, would inevitably become the one who knows him best, aside from himself, and would be privy to some of his secrets and the extraordinary methods he possessed.

He wouldn't dare keep just anyone around.

But Green Ripple...

Jiang Ning quietly observed Green Ripple, who also glanced up at him.

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

A moment later...

She seemed trustworthy enough!

A little more observation would do!

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, he spoke, "Stay here!"

"Thank you, Young Master!" Green Ripple, upon hearing this, immediately tried to bow.

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

"Stand up! From now on, you don't need to kneel or bow before me!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, Young Master!" Green Ripple stood up promptly.

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 next day.

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

As he lifted the covers, he distinctly felt strands of cool breeze caressing his body, bringing a chill.

"Has the weather turned colder again?" Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the wall.

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

He suddenly saw the howling cold wind outside, and heavy snowflakes falling like geese.

The courtyard was already covered in snow.

The trees were laden with thick layers of snow.

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

Then...

He sighed, "Alas..."

If this was indeed man-made, he wondered how many ordinary people would freeze to death in this harsh winter.

Such malicious actions, he didn't know how much sin they would incur.

Unfortunately, as far as he knew, there was no concept of sin.

The laws of heaven were cyclical, and karma was always served. It was just a way for ordinary people to console themselves.

Compared to this saying, another phrase seemed more genuine.

Good people don't live long, while evil lingers for a thousand years.

Subsequently, Jiang Ning noticed Green Ripple sweeping the snow in the courtyard with a "shasha" sound.

The ground in front of the house had already been cleared of snow by Green Ripple, and now she was waving her broom, sweeping away the scattered snow on the courtyard path.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning frowned slightly.

The next moment, the door opened, and a gust of cold wind blew into the room.

"Young Master, you're awake?" Green Ripple looked at Jiang Ning with a smile.

Jiang Ning could clearly see her face, red from the cold.

Winter was already chilly, and the morning temperature was the lowest of the day, making it even colder.

Just by stepping out, Jiang Ning could feel the outdoor temperature was around minus ten degrees Celsius.

This temperature was extremely cold for Green Ripple, who had no Martial Dao cultivation.

After all, the clothing here didn't provide the same warmth as the garments from his previous life.

Even if they did, it wasn't something Green Ripple could afford.

Those were made from precious wool.

"Little Green, what are you doing?"

"Young Master, I'm sweeping the snow in front of the door!" Green Ripple widened her eyes.

Jiang Ning shook his head, "You don't need to do this! Step aside!"

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, Green Ripple quickly grabbed the broom and ran to the corner of the wall beside her.

Jiang Ning also slowly stepped out of the house.

Ever since his inner breath surged and underwent a metamorphosis, he hadn't released his inner breath.

With the courtyard covered in snow, it was an excellent opportunity to test his current inner breath.

He focused his breath in his dantian.

Facing the courtyard, he gently pushed forward, and his right palm struck out.

In an instant, the inner breath in his dantian burst forth.

A terrifying air wave swept forward, and the snow in front of the door seemed to be blown away by a fierce wind in the blink of an eye. Large chunks of snow flew into the sky, reaching a height beyond the courtyard wall.

The falling snow above also suddenly froze, and then rose into the sky.

After several breaths...

The snow began to fall gently into the courtyard again.

The courtyard now looked brand new.

The center of the courtyard was free of snow, and the ground was spotless.

Even the snow on the trees was swept away by the inner breath, yet the trees remained intact.

If a Fifth Rank powerhouse 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, it signifies an unparalleled mastery of Inner Breath.

Achieving such control requires an incredibly high level of mental strength.

By the side.

Miss Green Ripple witnessed this scene, her eyes widening in disbelief.

"Amazing!" she exclaimed in awe.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "You don't have to bother with the tedious task of clearing snow. With the cold weather today, go back inside and warm yourself up in bed!"

After sending Green Ripple back inside, Jiang Ning also returned to his room.

Closing the door behind him, he blocked out the cold wind and closed his eyes.

After a few breaths.

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

He opened his eyes and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he finally opened his status panel.

【Essence Energy】: 563.71

【Skills】: Five Animal Fist + (Secondary Boundary-Breaking 3000/3000) (Characteristics: Five Viscera Storing Essence, Five Elements Spirit)



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

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

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Just by consuming a single Miao Yan Spirit Fruit yesterday, he had accumulated enough Essence Energy points to satisfy the requirements for the third boundary-breaking of the Five Animal Fist.

This unexpected benefit brought him a delightful surprise.

"After yesterday's experiment, it's evident that these so-called divine fruits have extraordinary effects on me!"

"Since that's the case, I must obtain those five Five Elements Spirit Fruits at all costs!"

"Even at an eighty percent discount, they'd still cost eighty thousand taels!"

"There must be a way to get them!"

Thinking of the Miao Yan Spirit Fruit, Jiang Ning suddenly recalled the five Five Elements Spirit Fruits that Han Hongmei had introduced to him the day before.

According to Han Hongmei, during ancient times, consuming these five Five Elements Spirit Fruits could alter a cultivator's physique, significantly enhancing their affinity with the Five Elements.

However, due to the different environment today, these divine fruits may lack certain substances, rendering them ineffective.

Moreover, the majority of divine fruits have no effect on ordinary warriors.

Just like when he ate the Red Flame Scarlet Fruit, he only felt a warm current flowing through his body, without any other changes.

He didn't know the reason for this.

But after yesterday's experience, he realized that divine fruits were not entirely useless to him.

Take the Miao Yan Spirit Fruit, for example; after circulating the Waterfire Essence, he clearly absorbed some substance from the fruit, strengthening his Waterfire Essence by a small margin.

This resulted in him gaining 1637 points of Waterfire Essence experience.

It significantly reduced the distance to his next breakthrough, expediting the accumulation of experience for this high-tier martial art.

"Those five Five Elements Spirit Fruits might have similar effects!"

Jiang Ning couldn't help but think to himself.

With his secondary boundary-breaking in the Five Animal Fist, he gained the ability to absorb the Five Elements Spirit essence from the heavens and earth into his body.

Compared to the residual Five Elements Spirit essence in the environment, the Five Elements Spirit Fruits likely contain a more abundant essence.

Absorbing the Five Elements Spirit essence and nurturing the five viscera is 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, and even with a discount, they would still cost eight thousand taels.

This was a substantial amount of wealth that he couldn't afford.

His gaze returned to his status panel.

【Essence Energy】: 563.71

【Skills】: Five Animal Fist + (Secondary Boundary-Breaking 3000/3000) (Characteristics: Five Viscera Storing Essence, Five Elements Spirit)



"Since the requirements are met, it's time to break through!"

As this thought crossed his mind, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

In an instant.

His Essence Energy points rapidly decreased.

In a flash, the number froze 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 setting in the west, the jade rabbit rising in the east.

In this cycle, he was always practicing his fists.

In the endless years of practice.

He saw mountains turn into ravines, oceans turn into mulberry fields.

He saw his own shadow, unwavering in its focus on fist practice, even as time passed.

When his shadow froze in that moment.

It seemed as if all the hardships of cultivation were imprinted on his body, and after the passage of time, they were sublimated in this instant.

Suddenly.

He felt a slight transformation in his arms, and his mind was filled with countless insights.

These insights were not only about the Five Animal Fist but also about many other things.

(End of Chapter)

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