Chapter 31: First Attempt at Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique

Chapter 31: First Attempt at Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique

In the study, Jiang Ning approached the bookshelf on one side, taking out two books related to the Imperial Examinations and putting away a book he had just read about the Foundation of Martial Arts Knowledge.

The Foundation of Martial Arts Knowledge was still a significant gap in his understanding.

Just like the Nine Levels of Martial Arts, what exactly were these nine levels?

How vast was the gap between him and the Martial Sage?

Why was the Martial Sage so terrifying, leaving countless legends throughout the centuries?

He wasn't entirely clear about any of this.

Additionally, he still had aspirations for the Imperial Examinations next year.

With a scholarly title, he could gain the protection of the Grand Xia Imperial Court.

Having a title would also make it easier to be promoted within the Inspection Bureau, an official institution.

After all, the Inspection Bureau's authority was to oversee the people, suppress the Divine Worship Sect, and maintain social order, with the power to execute rebels without prior approval.

These tasks couldn't be accomplished by mere fighting and killing.

Naturally, the higher-ups would favor talented individuals with both literary and martial skills.

"Furthermore, with a scholarly title, I can worship at the City Shrine of the Saints, gaining a scholarly energy blessing to strengthen my divine soul, which will significantly aid my martial path."

Jiang Ning held the three books in his hand and walked out of the study.

"It's already past midnight!"

He glanced up at the bright moonlight overhead and muttered to himself.

"It's time to go back to sleep!"

The next morning.

【Name】: Jiang Ning

【Essence Energy】: 6.0

【Skills】:

Literacy (Breaking Limits 196/2000) (Trait: Photographic Memory)



Five Beasts Fist (Mastery 17/200)



Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Major Success 109/1000)



Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Beginner 0/100)



Jiang Ning opened his panel and noticed a new change in his Essence Energy points.

"My Essence Energy increased by 0.6 yesterday, confirming my previous deduction."

Recalling that he had consumed one-tenth of the wild ginseng the day before, he reaffirmed his earlier judgment.

The increase in Essence Energy points was related to the energy he had absorbed.

The more energy he consumed, and the higher its quality, the more evident the increase in Essence Energy.

In the two months since he arrived in this world, he had mostly lived on simple meals during the two months of recovery at home. Only later did he start eating meat.

Most of the time, his Essence Energy increased by 0.1 to 0.2.

In most cases, it grew by 0.1.

Only when his meals improved could he eat meat, and his Essence Energy would increase by 0.2.

At that time, he made a deduction, but he wasn't sure.

Now, with his martial practice, increased appetite, improved diet, and ginseng supplements, his Essence Energy increased by 0.3 on the first day of training and by 0.5 points on subsequent days.

Yesterday, with an increased intake, he consumed a day and a half's worth of ginseng, breaking through a historical threshold and achieving a new growth rate.

A daily increase of 0.6!

"Unfortunately, without the ginseng supplement from today onwards, my Essence Energy accumulation rate will slow down! If it continues to grow at 0.6 points per day, in a week, my Essence Energy will surpass 10 points."

"With 10 points of Essence Energy, I can break the limit of the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique!"

"Breaking the limit of the blade technique will undoubtedly enhance my combat power! As Wang Jin said, joining the Inspection Bureau will involve tests and battles, and not just martial ascension; combat power is undeniably crucial."

2. Wang Jin (Essence Energy: 10.0)



- Wang Jin is the head of the Wang family and the most powerful member of the martial arts community in Luoshui County. She is a Soul Nourishing Grandmaster with 10.0 Essence Energy points.

2. Wang Jin (Essence Energy: 10.0

- As the head of the Wang family and the most influential figure in the martial arts community of Luoshui County, Wang Jin is a formidable Soul Nourishing Grandmaster with 10.0 Essence Energy points.

2. Xu Yunfeng - The Strategic Mind (Essence Energy: 8.0)



- Xu Yunfeng, with 8.0 Essence Energy, is a Blood Transformation Master known for her strategic mind and leadership within the Cao family.

3. Cao Bin - The Martial Prodigy (Essence Energy: 7.5)



- Cao Bin, a young martial prodigy with 7.5 Essence Energy, is renowned for his rapid progress and potential in the martial arts.

4. Li Qing - The Herbalist (Essence Energy: 6.5)



- Li Qing, a herbalist with 6.5 Essence Energy, is skilled in cultivating precious herbs and creating powerful elixirs, aiding in the recovery and cultivation of martial artists.

5. Jiang Li - The Blade Master (Essence Energy: 6.0)



- Jiang Li, with 6.0 Essence Energy, is a master of blade techniques, known for his unparalleled blade sensitivity and control.

Jiang Ning completely understood the entry test of the Inspection Bureau.

After all, the Inspection Bureau, according to its authority, was obviously a violent institution!

So it was very normal to have fights and tests for entry!

Martial Dao Ascension alone could not represent one's excellent combat power!

Some Martial Dao Ascension existences were merely those who practiced all day and had never experienced killing in their entire lives. This was not very rare.

If such a person joined the Inspection Bureau, how could they be qualified?

How could they be competent?

After finishing washing up.

Jiang Ning quietly sat in the courtyard, waiting for the rising morning sun.

Because the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique's practice time was precisely during the sunrise and the period when the sun was fully risen.

According to the records on that torn page, before learning the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique, one could only practice the breathing and exhaling technique recorded on it during this time.

Because at this time, the rising sun would make a certain energy extremely active in the world, though scorching, yet gentle. Only at this moment could one inhale and absorb this energy into the abdomen to temper the Five Viscera and Six Bowels.

Once the sun was fully risen, that energy would instantly become extremely terrifying, and as soon as one inhaled a strand, it would burn the Five Viscera and Six Bowels.

Only by advancing the technique further could one initially absorb this energy.

And to achieve perfection in the technique, one needed to absorb the energy of the world at noon, as the saying went, "Refining the Golden Core in the Cauldron Fire."

When Jiang Ning saw these introductions, he felt that this was as mysterious as a cultivation technique.

But when he thought about the records in the many miscellaneous books he had seen before, the first dynasty after the end of the ancient times was Great Xia.

Thinking of these, Jiang Ning felt that the secrets of this world were numerous.

Just then.

Golden light shone upon the myriad clouds, and the distant sky was filled with a fiery red sun that had just appeared.

Jiang Ning immediately focused his mind, raised his head, and stared intently at the distant, newly emerged fiery red sun.

He then began to practice the breathing and exhaling technique of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique.

In that moment, Jiang Ning felt a strand of warmth entering his abdomen from his nose as he breathed."

The warmth merged with his viscera, and he instantly felt as if his entire body was soaking in a hot spring.

"Did I capture the ethereal energy on my first attempt at the breathing and exhaling technique? Is my talent so high, or is it something else?"

This stray thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

He slowly exhaled the energy that had flowed through his Five Viscera and Six Bowels.

[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



He then inhaled again, staring intently at the rising fiery red sun.

In an instant, he felt another strand of warmth entering his abdomen along with the inhaled pure energy.

[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience Points +2]



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The sun rose from the initial ascent to its full height in a mere forty breaths.

Two breaths before the sun was fully risen, Jiang Ning stopped practicing the breathing and exhaling technique of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique.

At this moment, Jiang Ning felt as if his Five Viscera and Six Bowels were soaking in a hot spring, and the warmth spread from his viscera to his entire body, while his Vital Energy and Blood circulated on their own within him.

His body temperature was much higher than that of ordinary people, and his skin felt slightly hot.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes and quietly felt the changes in his body.

After several dozen breaths, his body returned to normal.

Only then did he slowly open his eyes.

The next chapter will be updated at noon tomorrow.

(End of Chapter)

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