Chapter 453: The Vigorous Qi and Blood, Harmonious and Robust!

Chapter 453: The Vigorous Qi and Blood, Harmonious and Robust!

Returning to the mansion, the sun was already setting.

"Tell Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law that I won't be needing dinner tonight!" Jiang Ning exclaimed.

"Yes, Young Master! I'll pass on the message!" Lv Yi replied, and then they parted ways in the front courtyard.

Back in his own courtyard, Jiang Ning sat cross-legged by the lake.

The gentle evening sun cast its rays on the shimmering lake surface and Jiang Ning's body.

"Long Blood Bodhi!"

Looking at the three cold jade boxes before him, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel excited.

Long Blood Bodhi was one of the twenty-three immortal treasures from Wanbao Pavilion that Jiang Ning fancied the most, an ancient treasure he had been eagerly anticipating.

According to its description, Long Blood Bodhi was a treasure used by body cultivators during ancient times.

In the ancient immortal path, there were two types of cultivation: Qi cultivation and body cultivation.

Qi cultivators focused on refining their Qi, while body cultivators honed their physical bodies.

Body cultivation shared a unique connection with martial arts cultivation, yet they were distinct in their own ways.

Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that martial arts cultivation was an evolution of the body cultivation path in the immortal way.

Compared to body cultivation, which also relied on external environments, martial arts cultivation was more self-reliant.

The foundation of body cultivation still lay in the environment and the heavens, a kind of spiritual energy, or to be more precise, a spiritual substance.

In the ancient immortal path, Qi cultivators focused on refining their cultivation methods and divine abilities, crafting magical treasures.

Body cultivators, on the other hand, honed their physical bodies and might choose to cultivate alongside a divine weapon, forming a bond with it.

Therefore, the environment and the heavens were equally crucial for body cultivators.

Long Blood Bodhi was an ancient treasure that offered significant benefits to body cultivators.

It also provided some assistance to martial cultivators.

Hence, Jiang Ning hoped for multiple gains from this treasure.

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he opened the jade box he had just unsealed.

The cold air within the box instantly transformed into a waterfall, flowing onto the ground and slowly spreading in all directions.

Amidst the mist of cold air, a blood-red Bodhi fruit appeared before Jiang Ning's eyes.

Long Blood Bodhi was a treasure that grew in places where dragons had fallen.

Jiang Ning picked up the Long Blood Bodhi and popped it into his mouth.

As he swallowed, his throat slightly bulged.

The entire Long Blood Bodhi instantly dropped into his stomach.

The next moment, he began to refine it with his Qi and blood.

In an instant, he felt the once dormant Long Blood Bodhi erupt like a volcanic eruption.

It was as if countless streams of Qi and blood burst forth from the Long Blood Bodhi, and a dragon's roar reverberated within his body. Those countless streams of Qi and blood instantly coursed through his entire body, striking the faint layer of golden light on his skin.

Then, they rebounded, and not a trace of the medicinal power was lost.

What potent medicinal power!

No wonder it was a Long Blood Bodhi worth a hundred gold coins.

Jiang Ning was pleasantly surprised.

Then, he started refining it with all his might.

A faint golden light began to flicker around his body.

It was the Goldenvolution Invencible technique he was using to its fullest potential.

The golden light enveloped his entire body, transforming it into an impenetrable cage that sealed the erupting medicinal power within, ensuring not a shred of it was wasted.

The dragon's roar continued to reverberate within his body.

It was as if the power, trapped within the cage, was filled with reluctance.

As time slowly passed, the commotion within his body gradually subsided.

Until there was no more movement, the Long Blood Bodhi completely transformed into a strand of medicinal power and was thoroughly refined by Jiang Ning.

Only then did Jiang Ning slowly open his eyes.

He clenched his fist.

As Qi and blood surged, a faint dragon's roar sounded.

"Indeed, as the book described, it has the effect of invigorating Qi and blood, strengthening the physical body, and even bestows extraordinary phenomena."

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he slowly relaxed.

In ancient times, Long Blood Bodhi was one of the ultimate treasures for body cultivators.

Consuming and refining enough Long Blood Bodhi would resonate with the heavens, and one would receive the blessing of the Dragon's Soul.

Every move and action would be accompanied by the sound of a dragon's roar, filling the heavens and earth, and its might would awe all creatures.

But now, that effect was but a faint shadow of its former glory.

However, Jiang Ning was already satisfied with this transformation.

After thoroughly refining a Long Blood Bodhi, his Qi and blood power increased by half.

In other words, if he refined all three, he could enhance his current power by one and a half times.

Moreover, he could sense that the Qi and blood within his body seemed to be filled with spirituality, making it easier to mobilize and more harmonious and robust.

It was as if a group of scattered soldiers had suddenly found a capable leader, transforming them from a disorganized mob into a united force.

"A hundred gold coins for one fruit, it's worth it!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Then, he opened another cold jade box containing Long Blood Bodhi.

As the box opened, the sealed cold air within poured out like a cascading waterfall.

The cold mist fell to the ground and then spread along the tiles in all directions.

The gaps between the tiles held a few resilient blades of grass, but under the cold mist, they gradually froze, becoming lifeless ice sculptures.

Jiang Ning took out the Long Blood Bodhi from the box and continued to refine it.

After a moment, as the three Long Blood Bodhi fruits entered his stomach, he completely devoured and refined them.

Jiang Ning stood up and began practicing his fist techniques.

In an instant, the sound of dragon roars and tiger growls intertwined.

The birds in the nearby forest suddenly stopped chirping, tucking their heads under their wings and trembling on the tree branches.

[Five Animal Fist Experience +2]



As he finished his practice, a prompt slowly appeared before his eyes.

Jiang Ning's gaze was filled with a hint of excitement.

Through his practice, he had completely mastered this surge of power.

He also understood the enhancement provided by the three Long Blood Bodhi fruits.

The most significant improvement was that his qi and blood, which had been like scattered soldiers, now felt like a united force with a spiritual leader.

It could be described as having the power of a dragon.

This transformation of his qi and blood power was qualitative, not quantitative.

Now, the circulation of his qi and blood within his body became more harmonious and natural, moving as his heart desired.

As he activated his qi and blood, a dragon's roar resonated within him.

As for the total amount of his qi and blood, it also received a certain foundational increase.

However, this increase was far less significant compared to the qualitative transformation.

Additionally, there was a slight enhancement in his strength.

Jiang Ning understood that the improvement in his strength was minimal because his current power was already too formidable.

With the blessing of the Power of Dragon and Elephant, he possessed the ability to move mountains.

"I wonder how much these three Bodhi fruits, worth three hundred gold, will increase my Origin Energy Points?"

This thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

He then glanced at the panel.

【Origin Energy】: 2201

His Origin Energy Points remained unchanged.

The lack of immediate feedback left him feeling helpless.

He could only wait until tomorrow to find out!"

He shook his head inwardly.

Then, he took out several jade boxes containing Cold Ice Jade.

Inside the boxes were three-century-old Zhu Guo fruits.

Zhu Guo fruits were also considered ancient immortal treasures.

Whether for qi cultivators or body cultivators of that era, these were considered good items.

Because they could enhance spiritual power and increase cultivation.

However, their effects were not strong now.

Even after growing for three centuries and accumulating three hundred years of medicinal power, their potency was still far inferior to the Zhu Guo fruits nurtured by the natural environment.

Not to mention, enhancing spiritual power and increasing cultivation were completely ineffective for current martial artists.

But the reason Jiang Ning chose to exchange for these fruits was that he had previously experienced their effects in Luoshui County.

Although they didn't significantly improve his strength, they had a good effect on increasing Origin Energy Points.

This was his guarantee.

Then, five three-century-old Zhu Guo fruits entered Jiang Ning's stomach.

Like the wind passing without a trace, after refining them, there was no direct change.

He shook his head.

Although he had already guessed that the three-century-old Zhu Guo fruits would have little effect, he still felt a bit disappointed.

After all, each of these fruits was worth thirty gold.

Spending a total of one hundred and fifty gold without any improvement in strength was indeed disappointing.

The next moment, he took out a palm-sized round jade box containing Xuan Ice Jade Marrow.

A flash of blade intent crossed his mind, and he instantly severed the jade liquid sealing the gaps of the box with a swift twist of his blade.

The round jade box opened in his hand.

A chill suddenly leaked out.

As the cold mist dissipated, he saw ten drops of jade marrow resembling small pearls inside the box.

The Xuan Ice Jade Marrow in the box exuded a faint deep blue color.

"According to the book, this Xuan Ice Jade Marrow should be a product derived from jade mines."

"Compared to naturally grown spiritual plants, the effects of this product should be stronger!"

"But it's so expensive!"

Thinking of the price of the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow, Jiang Ning shook his head inwardly.

Ten gold for a single drop—truly frightening.

"I wonder what the effects will be?" he thought.

Then, his mouth slightly opened.

A drop of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow instantly floated into his mouth.

As the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow entered his mouth, he first felt a hint of sweetness, followed by an astonishing chill erupting within him.

However, in the face of his current robust physique, his body was like a blazing furnace, never to be extinguished.

Although the chill was strong, it couldn't suppress his abundant qi and blood.

Soon, his body began to absorb the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow.

The flow of spiritual power disappeared like the wind, leaving no trace.

What a pity!

What a pity!

Jiang Ning felt a sense of regret in his heart.

He could sense that this power, compared to the three-century-old Zhu Guo fruits, was several times stronger.

This undoubtedly indicated one thing.

The Xuan Ice Jade Marrow, derived from mineral veins, received less influence from the natural environment compared to the Zhu Guo fruits.

It was well-known that a three-century-old Zhu Guo fruit was worth thirty gold, while a drop of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow was only ten gold. The price was merely a third of the Zhu Guo fruit, yet its effect was several times more potent. This further highlighted the rarity and value of the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a sense of regret. If he had the cultivation methods of the ancient Immortal Way, the power generated from digesting the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow could be absorbed and transformed into cultivation.

This made him recall the Demon Path cultivator he had encountered at the San Yuan Taoist Temple. In this era, that Demon Path cultivator, with the support of his Taoist methods, could suppress Su Zhi, the Deputy Prefecture Lord of the Dongling City Inspection Prefecture. It showed that his cultivation in the Immortal Way was not to be underestimated.

That person should have cultivated the Immortal Way, but when they searched through his belongings, they found nothing. It was indeed a cautious move. It seemed that he had prepared for the possibility of no return, hence his thoroughness.

If they had found something back then, Jiang Ning could have also attempted that ancient path. Those who could step onto that path were likely to rely mainly on external aids like the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow, which originated from mineral veins.

With the wonders of his panel, he might have achieved some success. This thought merely flashed through his mind. He quickly dismissed the idea. It was better to focus on one path rather than spreading himself too thin. After all, the more advanced the skill, the more powerful it became. The same was true for the Martial Arts Path; the further one progressed, the more exaggerated it became.

His panel was indeed wondrous, but time was limited. The next moment, he felt a certain energy within the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow being gradually absorbed by his body. The Water and Fire Grinding Disc began to operate on its own.

Such a special energy, within this energy, I seem to sense ice that has not melted for ten thousand years. Jiang Ning was secretly astonished in his heart.

Then, he felt the Water and Fire Grinding Disc being propelled by this force. The cold intent transformed into Water Intent. Water Intent transformed into Fire Intent.

After mastering the unity of Water and Fire, in his control, they had already become one. Even different types of power could be fused as one, let alone the mutual transformation of Water and Fire.

[Water Affinity Experience +1]



[Water and Fire True Power Experience +1]



[Water Affinity Experience +1]



[Water and Fire True Power Experience +1]



Two prompts continuously flashed before him. Having reached the effect he had anticipated, a faint smile appeared on his lips. The reason he chose the Xuan Ice Jade Marrow was precisely because of this.

A moment later, the prompts disappeared, and the drop of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow was completely devoured and refined by him. He then continued with the same process.

Ten drops of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow were quickly refined, leaving only a jade box that still emitted a faint cold aura.

[Skills]: Water Affinity (8 Limit Breaks 9000/9000) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Grand Five Elements Water Escape, Master of Rivers and Lakes)



Water and Fire True Power (5 Limit Breaks 6000/6000) (Characteristics: Water and Fire Immortal Garment (1st Break), Control of Water and Fire, Cooking Stones, Unity of Water and Fire)



Jiang Ning glanced at his panel and picked up the scattered ice jade box in front of him. Such an item was valuable and could be resold for a good price. Even these boxes alone could fetch several thousand taels of silver. How could he let them go to waste?

After scanning through the Water Affinity and Water and Fire True Power, his gaze moved upwards. It landed on the Five Animal Fist section.

[Skills]: Five Animal Fist (5 Limit Breaks 5907/6000) (Characteristics: Five Organs Store Essence, Five Elements Spirit, Fist Master, Bear-Tiger Physique, Five Elements Body)



Five Animal Fist was just a few dozen points of experience away from allowing him to qualify for a Limit Break. As for Origin Energy Points, with the recent Long Blood Bodhi, five three-century-old Zhu Guo fruits, and ten drops of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow, he need not worry.

The next morning, with the change in Origin Energy Points, the total amount would surely be enough to support his sixth Limit Break in Five Animal Fist. As for the Water Affinity and Water and Fire True Power, which had reached the experience cap for an unknown period, he temporarily had no ideas for them.

Especially for Water Affinity, the required Origin Energy Points were not insignificant. As for the increase in strength, it was not direct nor obvious. If there were practical characteristics, such as the Grand Five Elements Water Escape, it would be worth it, and even profitable. But if there were no direct uses, it would be equivalent to wasting several thousand Origin Energy Points.

Nowadays, it was difficult for anyone to force him into the water. For top-tier experts, water was not an unapproachable element. Entering the water had long lost its initial obvious life-saving effect.

Jiang Ning continued practicing his punches in the courtyard, diligently accumulating the last few dozen points of experience needed for the Five Animal Fist Limit Break. This way, he could smoothly break through the next morning.

(End of Chapter)

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