Chapter 41: Four Harmonious True Qi
Chapter 41: Four Harmonious True Qi
Bailu County, West Street.
Shen Yi turned back to the group and said, "It's getting late. You should all head home and get some rest."
Tonight's events had been an unexpected disaster for them.
Especially for Zhang Dahuhu, who had been domineering and used to getting his way in the county. Just when he started to rein in his behavior, he almost lost his life at the hands of his colleagues.
"Take care, Officer Shen," Chen Ji and the others said with respectful bows.
Butcher Zhang opened his mouth, intending to continue the conversation from earlier.
"I didn't go easy on them," Shen Yi explained with a slight headache as he rubbed his temples. "I just don't spar with others often, so I had some new insights."
"Oh, I see," Butcher Zhang said, nodding and regaining some of his confidence.
Shen Yi bid them farewell and slowly made his way back to his humble abode.
With the demon dog and the old ape demons vanquished, life in Bailu County would undoubtedly become much easier, even though their cultivation levels were not particularly high. They had been the greatest threat to the county.
As he approached his house, Shen Yi reached out to knock but stopped when he noticed the deep darkness of the night. He retracted his hand.
She must be asleep by now.
Lin Baiwei sat at the table, meticulously transcribing martial arts techniques. Her left palm, tightly clenched, betrayed a hint of worry.
Initially, she had only intended to deceive that despicable officer to save her own life. But over time, he had rarely returned home with clean clothes, and Lin Baiwei's perception of him gradually changed.
In these chaotic times, one who dared to slay demons was unlikely to be a bad person.
However, last night's events had stirred up a sense of resentment within her.
In such a large county as Bailu, did they have to rely on a single person to guard against demons and monsters? Any lapse in vigilance could lead to deadly consequences! Every day, Lin Baiwei personally washed the demon blood from his clothes.
How could she not know if Shen Yi was an informed but lazy official who turned a blind eye to the situation?
Moreover, this task was inherently unreasonable.
"You're back?"
Hearing the sound of the door opening, a hint of joy flashed across Lin Baiwei's face, and she looked up.
Shen Yi was slightly taken aback and nodded. He took off his outer robe and placed it on the cabinet. Then, he picked up the papers on the table and began to flip through them. "There's quite a lot here."
"The martial arts of the Jade Liquid Realm involve meridians, acupoints, and the manipulation of qi and jade liquid. It's naturally not comparable to ordinary martial arts. Don't worry, let me go through it a few more times to ensure there are no mistakes or omissions."
Lin Baiwei offered a brief explanation, relieved to see that Shen Yi was unharmed. "You should clean up. I'll reheat your dinner."
"No need. I'm not really hungry," Shen Yi replied.
He appeared to be flipping through the pages randomly, but his eyes lit up with delight.
A new notification suddenly appeared on the panel.
[Jade Liquid: Four Harmonious True Qi (Uninitiated)]
This rare Jade Liquid martial art, which might not even be found anywhere in Bailu County, now lay quietly in his hands.
"Even within the Jade Liquid Realm, this is an extremely rare and overpowering technique. Only those with a deep foundation should attempt to use it; it's not suitable for your current situation. But for now, this is the best I can offer."
Lin Baiwei walked into the kitchen and reminded him, "Remember to practice martial arts in a gradual and orderly manner."
After a moment, she brought out a bowl of steaming meat stew and a large bowl of rice. "My master used to say that no matter how much blood you see or how grim the situation is, you must still eat your meals."
Lin Baiwei, who had never acknowledged her affiliation with a martial arts sect, now casually mentioned the word "master" without a second thought.
Shen Yi pressed his lips together and didn't refuse her kindness. He picked up his chopsticks and mixed the tender stewed meat with the rice, quickly finishing the meal.
The warmth of the food dispelled the gloom in his heart.
Shen Yi contentedly rubbed his belly after downing the meat stew.
The Four Harmonious True Qi didn't seem to be an internal skill, nor did it have any apparent relation to swords or blades. Where was the dominance in this art?
[Remaining Demon-Beast Lifespan: 651 years]
Shen Yi didn't rush to start his cultivation. Instead, he took out three Beast Cores, two from the tiger demon and one from the ape demon.
He held one in his mouth, and the lifespan essence of the demon beasts quickly flowed into the Four Harmonious True Qi.
[Year One: You forcefully cultivated the Jade Liquid Realm technique, deciphering the obscure text, and coincidentally absorbed the tiger demon's beast core.]
[Year Three: You finally comprehended this martial art. The beast core has long been absorbed, and all the qi in your first meridian point has transformed into Jade Dew.]
[Year Twenty-Nine: You initially grasped the concept of the Four Harmonious, which represents Heaven, Earth, Man, and Self. You successfully achieved the first step, "Unification of Qi and Body," entering the Four Harmonious True Qi.]
[Year Thirty-Two: Your progress was slow, mainly due to insufficient qi in your body to support this martial art. Each attempt depleted all the qi in your meridian points.]
...
Shen Yi stopped infusing the beast cores and took the second one into his mouth.
[Year Forty-Three: With the help of the ape demon's beast core, your qi recovery speed increased, and you comprehended the concept of "Ape's Heart." Through prolonged cultivation, you advanced the Four Harmonious True Qi to the Small Success stage.]
[Year Seventy-Two: Once again, you realized the importance of talent and precious elixirs. The former slowed your progress, and the latter prevented you from compensating for your shortcomings with hard work.]
Seeing this, Shen Yi didn't hesitate to consume the third beast core.
[Year Ninety-Four: Four Harmonious True Qi achieved Great Success. At this point, a casual wave of your hand could unleash a torrential downpour of true qi, akin to a terrestrial immortal. But only you know that this single wave of your hand expended years of accumulated qi.]
[Year One Hundred and Thirty: After years of stagnation, you felt the pain of hitting a wall. Martial arts cultivation was no longer a linear process of reaping what you sow. If you don't understand, you just don't understand, and if you can't comprehend, you simply can't... You gradually started to complain about heaven and blame others.]
[Year One Hundred and Ninety: Eroded by the passing years, you lost the heart to complain. You quietly filled your meridian points and refined Jade Dew, awaiting the next attempt.]
[Year Two Hundred and Sixty: You got up in a daze, without any sudden enlightenment. After countless identical attempts, there was a slight change this time, but your numb thoughts couldn't fathom the reason for this minuscule variation.]
[Four Harmonious True Qi, Perfection!]
[Remaining Demon-Beast Lifespan: Three hundred and ninety-one years]
...
Shen Yi's eyes went blank for a moment.
The immense pressure and the feeling of knowing the result without understanding the process led to even greater confusion after success. Various emotions intertwined and flashed through his mind in an instant...
causing his stomach to convulse as if he wanted to vomit out his internal organs.
Fortunately, it returned to normal in the blink of an eye.
"Hiss."
Shen Yi rubbed his face.
This martial arts cultivation wasn't much different from studying and working hard in his previous life.
It wasn't difficult to get started and memorize a few key formulas, but achieving perfection required one to internalize the art, comprehend its intricacies, and even digest the entire book. Those who could reach this level were undoubtedly powerhouses in their field.
Only someone like him, with a powerful boost, would dare to harbor the ambition of perfecting every martial art he practiced.
As the unnecessary emotions dissipated, what remained in his mind was everything about this Jade Liquid Realm martial art.
[Jade Liquid. Four Harmonious True Qi (Perfection)]
[Initial Stage. Ape's Heart: You have an innate understanding of the habits of ape-like demon beasts. Climbing mountains is as easy as walking on flat ground, and your efficiency in cultivating footwork martial arts is enhanced.]
(End of Chapter)
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