Chapter 311: Limit Break, A Terrifying Fist Technique

Chapter 311: Limit Break, A Terrifying Fist Technique



November 10, 2024

Zhou Family Pharmacy.

Inside the room.

Jiang Ning held a jade-inlaid gold pendant in his hand.

This was the token of contribution points from the Inspection Office, and one such pendant represented ten thousand contribution points.

"Commander, what is this?!" Zhou Xing's face was filled with confusion.

He naturally recognized the item in Jiang Ning's hand.

A jade-inlaid gold pendant worth ten thousand contribution points.

This item could be exchanged for ten thousand contribution points at the Internal Affairs Department, but if exchanged privately with lower-ranked personnel, it could fetch between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand silver ingots.

It could be said that its value was extremely high.

Jiang Ning said, "Senior Brother Zhou, take this. I also need you to go to a few other pharmacies and help me purchase high-quality medicines with no limitations on their effects."

"I don't have much silver on me right now, so I'll use this as payment. What do you think, Senior Brother Zhou?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xing's expression immediately became solemn.

"Commander, how about we change the terms?"

"What terms do you have in mind, Senior Brother Zhou?" Jiang Ning asked.

Zhou Xing looked at Jiang Ning and then bowed, changing his address, "Junior Brother Jiang, I want to follow you."

"Isn't Senior Brother Zhou already following me?" Jiang Ning asked.

Zhou Xing shook his head, "Junior Brother Jiang, I'm not talking about following in that sense."

Then he looked at Jiang Ning again, his expression becoming extremely serious, "Lifelong companion, shared glory and adversity!"

"Has Senior Brother Zhou thought this through?" Jiang Ning's expression also became solemn.

"I have!" Zhou Xing nodded firmly and bowed to Jiang Ning again.

After a few moments of silence, the atmosphere became oppressive.

"Good!" Jiang Ning suddenly spoke up.

Hearing this, Zhou Xing's tense heart immediately calmed down.

A deep bond, following Jiang Ning.

This question had been on his mind for a long time, and he had thought about it for a while.

He knew that this was a significant gamble in life.

But in one's life, how many times could one take such a risk?

He wanted to take this chance because he had witnessed Jiang Ning's growth to this day.

The next moment.

"Your subordinate pays his respects to the Commander!" Zhou Xing immediately knelt on one knee.

"Senior Brother Zhou, there's no need for that!" Jiang Ning said, reaching out and grabbing Zhou Xing's arm, easily helping him stand up straight.

"In front of me, Senior Brother Zhou, there's no need for such formalities!" Jiang Ning spoke again.

Zhou Xing's expression remained unchanged as he bowed to Jiang Ning.

"Commander, I'll go to the other major pharmacies right away. With the relationships I've built, acquiring their treasured medicines won't be a problem."

"Senior Brother Zhou, wait!" Jiang Ning said.

Hearing this, Zhou Xing stopped and looked at Jiang Ning, awaiting his instructions.

Jiang Ning said, "Senior Brother Zhou, there's a choice for you now."

"Commander, please tell me!" Zhou Xing replied.

"I have a way to quickly enhance your strength, but from now on, you will be completely under my control. Are you willing?"

"I couldn't ask for more!" Zhou Xing's eyes locked onto Jiang Ning, his gaze unwavering.

Having made his choice, he had no intention of backing down.

Regardless of whether Jiang Ning was trying to deceive him, lowering his guard and then grasping his lifeline, he was willing to take the risk.

Recalling Jiang Ning's past, he was willing to stake his life and future on this bet.

Hearing Zhou Xing's words, a smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

The next moment.

"Senior Brother Zhou, wait."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xing slightly opened his mouth.

Then, Jiang Ning slightly raised his right hand.

Boom—

An invisible wave of energy erupted from his body, causing the entire room to shake as if swept by a fierce wind, making the tables and chairs rattle.

Under the pressure of his Inner Breath, five drops of crimson blood instantly appeared on his five fingers and were forced out.

Then, Jiang Ning waved his hand, and the five drops of blood flew into Zhou Xing's mouth.

As the five drops of blood entered his body, within just a few breaths, Zhou Xing's face turned crimson, and his body temperature noticeably rose.

"Commander, I'll take my leave!" Zhou Xing suppressed his discomfort and bowed.

"Wait!" Jiang Ning snapped his fingers, and the jade-inlaid gold pendant representing ten thousand contribution points that he had just taken out was now in Zhou Xing's hand.

Then, he continued, "Take this, I need all the pharmacies in the city to provide their most treasured medicines, and I require a meditation room."

"Yes!" Zhou Xing replied.

Then, he turned and left.

A short while later.

Zhou Xing's father appeared before Jiang Ning again.

"Commander Jiang, please follow me. I'll take you to my son, Zhou Xing's, meditation room," he said after a moment.

Soon after.

Inside the meditation room.

Jiang Ning sat cross-legged on the ground, alone.

Lv Yi waited outside the door, guarding it for him.

He opened a jade box, and inside was a wild ginseng root.

He picked up the entire root and tossed it into his mouth. As he chewed, his body absorbed and digested it, and a warm current flowed through him, causing his Qi and blood to boil.

Action: After digesting one, he opened the next jade box.

Soon, all the jade boxes in front of him were opened, and the precious medicinal herbs that had been carefully stored for many years were now entering Jiang Ning's body.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, he circulated his Qi and blood, refining the potent medicinal effects contained within the herbs.

Streams of heat coursed through his body, and he felt his Qi and blood increasing, while his inner breath in the Dantian also grew steadily.

Wisps of inner breath, like smoke and mist, gathered in his Dantian, and then merged into the vast ocean of clouds formed by the gathering of smoke and clouds.

At the same time.

Under his powerful digestive ability, the herbs that entered his stomach were quickly dissolved and completely melted away.

One hour later.

Jiang Ning's medicinal power was completely digested.

He could clearly feel that not only had his Qi and blood increased slightly, but even the total amount of inner breath in his Dantian had also increased a little.

"It's no wonder it's the treasure of Zhou Family Pharmacy, the medicinal effects are indeed potent!"

Feeling the changes in his body, Jiang Ning sighed softly.

Then.

He pushed open the door of the meditation room.

"Young Master, Zhou Xing sent someone to deliver another batch of medicinal herbs. It is said to be Tongji Hall's hundred-year-old treasure, specially offered to Young Master, without charging a single fee."

"This makes me seem like a cunning and greedy villain!" Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Then, he picked up the redwood treasure chest placed at the entrance of the meditation room.

The top and four sides of the treasure chest were engraved with the three large characters of Tongji Hall.

"They're giving it away for free, they must be thinking too much!" Jiang Ning shook his head secretly.

Then, holding the Tongji Hall's wooden box, he walked towards the meditation room.

The sky completely darkened.

In the cool night, the stars shone brightly, and the bright moon rose in the west.

Zhou Xing stood outside the meditation room, his expression respectful, and his heart was filled with awe.

As he endured the dramatic changes in his body, feeling the enhancement of his physical body, he was deeply shaken.

With just five drops of blood, he felt his physical body undergoing a metamorphic transformation.

Now, without even stepping into the Eighth Rank Divine Power Realm, he felt his strength was no weaker than an ordinary Eighth Rank, and his arms already possessed over a thousand pounds of strength.

Moreover, whether it was his bones, muscles, skin, or Qi and blood, they had all been significantly enhanced.

With such a solid foundation, it wouldn't take long before he felt he could completely step into the Eighth Rank Divine Power Realm and reach the Ninth Rank Great Accomplishment.

"Is Jiang Shidi not a divine being?" Recalling Jiang Ning's actions during the day, Zhou Xing was astonished.

With just five drops of blood, it brought him such a significant effect.

Such an incredible method, not to mention seeing it, he hadn't even heard of it.

Another hour passed.

Jiang Ning finally walked out of the meditation room, and after bidding farewell to Zhou Xing, he returned home with Lu Yi, feeling satisfied.

For most of the day, he had been refining the medicinal power.

The medicinal herbs stored in the county's pharmacies also greatly exceeded Jiang Ning's expectations.

Before and after, on average, each pharmacy sent more than five of their treasured herbs.

None of these herbs were less than thirty years old, and two of them were a hundred years old.

One of them was from Tongji Hall.

Normally, a thirty to fifty-year-old herb would cost several hundred silver ingots.

Not to mention a hundred-year-old herb, even ordinary wild ginseng and ground mushrooms with a hundred years of medicinal power accumulation could sell for several thousand silver ingots.

Several thousand silver ingots were a considerable amount for him now.

It was known that the purchasing power of one silver ingot was equivalent to about ten thousand yuan in his previous life.

Several thousand silver ingots had the purchasing power of several million.

Several million was not a small amount in his previous life's county either.

Tongji Hall's actions also deepened his impression of the hall.

Today's refinement of the herbs also made him feel that his strength had increased a little.

The biggest improvement was in his Qi and blood.

Nowadays, most of the great medicines were mainly used to increase Qi and blood, while also supplementing the body's deficiencies.

Only a small portion of the great medicines had the effect of enhancing the five viscera and strengthening the inner breath.

Therefore, the improvement in inner breath was not significant.

In total, it was equivalent to about the effect of his absorption and release of Great Sun Essence in one day.

[Primordial Energy]: 1681.73

"The Primordial Energy points should be stable!" Looking at his panel, Jiang Ning thought to himself, recalling the day's harvest.

After returning home.

He practiced the fist technique for several more hours and then fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

The moment he opened his eyes, Jiang Ning checked his panel.

[Primordial Energy]: 2877.45

"Comfortable!"

A smile immediately appeared on his face.

Then, he got out of bed.

The next moment.

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They can eat first!\" Jiang Ning instructed.\n\n\"Yes, Young Master!\" Lu Yi nodded repeatedly.\n\nSoon after, Jiang Ning's body leaped, and he landed atop a tall wall.\n\nWith a light touch on the wall, his body soared like a phoenix riding the wind, swiftly slicing through the sky.\n\nHe flew for several dozen zhang before landing on the ice-covered lake.\n\nAfter several days of warm winter sunshine, the snow on the lake's surface had melted considerably, and he could feel the thick ice beneath his feet had thinned slightly.\n\n\"It seems this harsh winter is almost over!\" Jiang Ning thought.\n\nHe then headed towards the center of the lake, traveling several kilometers before stopping.\n\nThe last time he broke through his limits in the Five Beast Fist, he feared his breakthrough might destroy his home.\n\nSo, he came to the ice-covered lake, a safe distance from the shore.\n\nThe next moment, he opened the panel again.\n\n[Essence Energy]: 2877.45\n[Skills]: Five Beast Fist + (5 Limit Breaks 5000/5000) (Traits: Five Viscera Essence Storage, Five Elements Spirit, Fist Technique Master, Bear-Tiger Body)\n\nFirewood Cleaving Blade Technique + (6 Limit Breaks 7000/7000) (Traits: Profound Understanding, Lightning Blade, Divine Blade Control, Blade and Man as One, Innate Blade Bones)\nWater Proficiency + (6 Limit Breaks 7000/7000) (Traits: Underwater Breathing, Advanced Water Manipulation, Water Spirit Affinity, Cloud and Rain Control, Water Spirit Body)\n\nOn the panel, all three skills showed a plus sign.\n\nIn other words, he had fully met the requirements for limit breaks in these three skills.\n\nAs long as he wished, he could break through the limits in any one of these three skills.\n\nThe next moment, his gaze fell unwaveringly on the Five Beast Fist.\n\nFor him now, the Five Beast Fist held the highest importance.\n\nTo quickly progress through the Five-Product Stage and enhance his combat power within this stage, cultivating Inner Breath was his top priority.\n\nThe Five Beast Fist now not only refined and increased his Qi and Blood but also nurtured the Five Viscera and enhanced their foundation.\n\n\n\nBreaking through limits in the fist technique also allowed him to further master the fist stances, increasing his combat power.\n\nChoosing the Five Beast Fist was indeed a threefold benefit.\n\nAfter considering this, he had no hesitation.\n\nWith a thought,\n\nThe Essence Energy on the panel rapidly decreased.\n\nIn less than a single breath.\n\n[Essence Energy]: 877.45\n\n\"Indeed, the fifth limit break in the Five Beast Fist requires two thousand Essence Energy points.\"\n\n\"This shows that the next limit break will likely demand five thousand Essence Energy points.\"\n\nHis eyes slowly closed.\n\nCountless scenes flashed through his mind.\n\nWinter training in the coldest days.\n\nSummer training in the hottest days.\n\nChange of days and nights.\n\nShift of stars and constellations.\n\nChanges of the world over time.\n\nOne scene after another rapidly flashed through his mind.\n\nThe voice still resonated as he practiced his fists on the mountain peak.\n\nUnfazed by wind, rain, sun, or snow.\n\nUntil, in an instant, the figure transformed into a raging tiger, its body engulfed in blazing flames.\n\nThe tiger roared towards the sky, breaking free from its cage and reaching for the heavens.\n\nThen came the bear, the ape, the deer, and the phoenix.\n\nAt this moment, Jiang Ning suddenly comprehended.\n\nBoom—\n\nHis body was enveloped in raging flames.\n\nThe flames transformed into a tiger, instantly covering his body.\n\nIn this moment, the Flame Tiger was no longer an illusion but a reality.\n\nThe blazing flames burned in mid-air, instantly releasing an astonishing amount of heat. The heat wave surged like a tide, spreading in all directions.\n\nThe snow melted, and the ice on the lake's surface thawed.\n\nThe Flame Tiger closed its eyes for a brief rest.\n\nSuddenly, the Flame Tiger opened its eyes.\n\nA thunderous roar echoed through the mountains and forests.\n\nThe thin layer of ice beneath its feet instantly shattered like a mirror.\n\nThe flames intensified, rising to a higher level.\n\nThe terrifying heat wave instantly forced back the snow, melting it and turning it into water that flowed into the lake.\n\n\"Is this the third layer of fist stances?\"\n\n\"It has completely transformed into a real existence!\"\n\nAt this moment, Jiang Ning's comprehension deepened, and he gained a more profound understanding of the changes in stances.\n\nHe felt the flames surrounding him were not an illusion but a real existence.\n\nYet, these astonishing flames had no effect on him at all.\n\nThis phenomenon seemed quite magical to him.\n\nAfter experiencing the changes in the fist stances, he instantly struck out with a fist, punching towards the void.\n\nAt the same time, the tiger's palm, transformed by the flames, thrust forward.\n\nBoom—\n\nThe force of the strike exploded, creating visible ripples in the air.\n\n\"So powerful!\" Jiang Ning's heart trembled.\n\n

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