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Chapter 7: High Monastic Relic, Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill! (Seeking Collection)
Chapter 7: High Monastic Relic, Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill! (Seeking Collection)
The Black Rock River is a vital waterway for Black Goose City, originating from Mount Moshu over a thousand kilometers away and flowing through the city before merging into the Cangyuan River.
The bustling western part of Black Goose City heavily relies on this river for its prosperity.
During the day, the river is filled with cargo ships, supporting nearly three-quarters of the city's economy.
At night, various flower boats illuminate the river with bright lights, creating a lively atmosphere.
It can be said that the Black Rock River not only sustains the economy of Black Goose City but also caters to the entertainment needs of its residents.
As a result, those who live in the western part of the city are either wealthy or of noble status.
Qin Zheng cautiously walked along the riverside street, his eyes constantly scanning the crowd.
After receiving news from Wang Er, he briefly pondered for a moment before deciding to come and take a look.
Currently, he had no wealth or silver on him, only an ancestral Ghost Head Blade.
However, in his mind, he possessed the Ghost Head Blade Technique!
Although this blade technique was only considered inferior, it was still a skill that could help one enter the Skin Tempering Realm. In this era where martial might reigned supreme, the scarcity of martial arts had significantly increased.
Even if this Ghost Head Blade Technique wasn't particularly powerful, it should still hold some considerable value.
Later, even if it couldn't be exchanged for a more powerful skill, it should at least be able to trade for a skill of the same level, right?
Then, he could choose a lightfoot technique to escape if needed.
This was the only solution Qin Zheng could think of after much deliberation.
Unfortunately, his past life was too poor, leaving him with no assets to trade for a more advanced skill.
Thinking of this, Qin Zheng sighed softly.
To be honest, if it weren't for Shi Dian, a Warrior who had broken through three major gates and reached the Sinew Forging Realm, Qin Zheng, with just his Ghost Head Blade and a perfect level of Ghost Head Blade Technique, could already thrive in Black Goose City.
After all, according to Wang Er, a Skin Tempering Realm practitioner was considered a formidable opponent in the martial world.
Unfortunately, to obtain merit, he had no choice but to forcefully behead the young master Shi Yan, which provoked a Sinew Forging Realm enemy.
However, even if given the chance to go back to that moment, Qin Zheng would still decisively cut off the opponent's head without hesitation.
Because at that time, the palm power accumulated in his body had already reached an irreversible level.
If he didn't kill the opponent, gain merit, and improve the Ghost Head Blade Technique to perfection, seeking transformation, he might not have lived until now. Instead, he would have died in agony at dawn today.
Qin Zheng carefully observed the surroundings while walking towards the riverside street and his destination.
When Qin Zheng reached the flower boat docked by the shore, none of the remnants of the Golden Cicada Gang appeared, which slightly relieved Qin Zheng.
With a heart filled with both apprehension and anticipation, Qin Zheng took a step and boarded the flower boat.
"Hey! Wait! Wait!"
As soon as Qin Zheng stepped onto the boat, two servants rushed over and blocked him.
"What's the matter?" Qin Zheng asked, frowning in confusion.
The two servants first sized Qin Zheng up and down and then spoke arrogantly, "Ordinary people are not allowed to enter."
Following their gaze, Qin Zheng noticed his blue robe, washed until it was slightly faded, and immediately understood their meaning.
Suppressing his impatience, Qin Zheng said, "Rest assured, I know what kind of place this is. Since I dare to come, I can afford the price."
Hearing this, the two servants didn't let him in but instead mocked him, "Sir, it's not that we won't let you in."
"This boat has a rule. Without a certificate worth a hundred taels, you can't enter."
"Like this, if you can immediately take out something worth a hundred taels and smash it on our faces, I'll let you in right away."
Qin Zheng reached behind him, slowly drawing out the Ghost Head Blade wrapped in coarse cloth.
"What are you doing?"
"!"
At the sight of this, the two servants were startled and jumped back.
Everyone in Black Goose City knew about this flower boat.
Over the years, not a single person dared to make a move in front of the flower boat, which had fostered these servants' arrogant attitudes.
So when Qin Zheng made this move, it startled the two of them.
Immediately, they shouted, "Guards! Guards!"
The commotion instantly drew the attention of those on the riverbank and the flower boat.
Several guards rushed over from the riverbank and inside the flower boat, their eyes filled with vigilance as they looked at Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng didn't waste words; his expressionless face moved forward, and he swung the Ghost Head Blade, slicing through the air.
The guards' pupils constricted, and they gritted their teeth, drawing their swords to face him.
These guards hadn't even entered the Skin Tempering Realm, merely possessing slightly larger physiques and some basic understanding of blade techniques.
Qin Zheng wielded his blade like an adult whipping a child, and with a twist of his blade, he knocked each guard off the boat into the water.
In just a few breaths, Qin Zheng had sent all the guards into the water.
Then, amidst the shocked gazes of the onlookers, Qin Zheng sheathed the Ghost Head Blade and turned his attention to the flower boat. "With this blade technique as my offer, can I come aboard?"
Before he finished speaking, an eight-character beard, a fat man adorned in gold and silver, rushed out from within the flower boat.
He hurriedly approached Qin Zheng, smiling, "My lord, you're too kind. Even Skin Tempering Realm warriors can't enter, so who else can?"
"Come, come, my lord. Enter and take whatever you like!"
As he spoke, he led Qin Zheng into the flower boat.
Passing by the two servants, he stopped and shouted, "You two blind fools! Apologize to this lord immediately!"
The two servants trembled, knowing they had caused trouble. They quickly approached Qin Zheng.
Slapping their faces, they apologized, "My lord, we're sorry. We looked down on you!"
Qin Zheng frowned, then ignored them and proceeded into the flower boat.
To be honest, Qin Zheng didn't want to create such a scene.
But with his current appearance, it was nearly impossible to calmly enter the flower boat while facing the servants' challenges.
However, Qin Zheng had his reasons for using the blade.
By knocking the guards off the boat without causing harm, he avoided creating enemies.
At the same time, he could also demonstrate his strength and the Ghost Head Blade's prowess.
By intimidating them, he could raise the price of the Ghost Head Blade Technique!
Unfortunately, the guards he faced were untrained.
If a Skin Tempering Realm expert had been present, it would have further elevated the value of the Ghost Head Blade Technique.
With this thought, Qin Zheng entered the flower boat.
The first floor resembled an exhibition hall, filled with various small objects.
"My lord, these are some of the Golden Cicada Gang's collected treasures."
"Take a look, what do you desire?"
The manager approached Qin Zheng and spoke.
Qin Zheng scanned the room and asked, "Are there any martial arts techniques?"
He had no time for riddles or games.
Upon hearing Qin Zheng's question, the manager's eyes lit up.
Martial arts techniques weren't a simple business transaction!
"Yes! We just acquired a lightfoot technique on the second floor. If you're interested, I'll take you there now."
Qin Zheng's eyes widened at the mention of a lightfoot technique.
Lightfoot technique?
Wasn't this exactly what he needed?
He nodded and was about to follow the manager upstairs to see the technique.
But just then, his gaze fell upon a string of Buddhist prayer beads on the counter in front of him.
A faint golden light seemed to emanate from the beads, prompting Qin Zheng to reach out and touch them.
In that instant, the Heart Sea trembled, and the Virtue Scroll appeared, displaying a message.
【Discovered Item: High Monastic Relic, Refinement Possible, Requires 1 Liang of Merit, Refine?】
【Note: Refinement Rewards Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (Incomplete)】
(End of Chapter)
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