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Chapter 8: Transaction Complete, Martial Arts Acquired! (Seeking Collection)
Chapter 8: Transaction Complete, Martial Arts Acquired! (Seeking Collection)
Martial Arts!
Bodhimanda Wisdom Technique!!
Upon seeing the writing on the Virtue Scroll, Qin Zheng's movements momentarily froze.
Instantly, a surge of euphoria erupted from the depths of his heart!
In his previous life, he had some knowledge of this martial art, rumored to be the supreme guardian technique of the Esoteric Sect.
It was an extraordinary martial arts manual! In his past life's understanding...
This martial art had thirteen levels of cultivation, and with each level mastered, one would gain the strength of a dragon and an elephant!
Upon reaching the tenth level, one could possess immense strength, lifting over a thousand catties!
However, this world differed from his previous life, with a higher martial arts limit, and the ceiling of this technique should be correspondingly elevated!
Although it was marked with a 'Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (Incomplete)', with the Virtue Scroll's ability, since it indicated the possibility of refinement, it should be usable!
As long as he obtained this martial art and improved it through Virtue refinement, he would soon be able to easily deal with the threat Shi Dian posed!
It was truly a stroke of luck, and all his efforts had paid off!
The martial art he yearned for was hidden within this ordinary-looking string of Buddhist beads!
In this instant, Qin Zheng made up his mind to obtain this string of beads by any means necessary!
This string of beads would be the key to helping him break through his current predicament!
However, no matter how shocked and delighted he felt inside...
Qin Zheng maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.
"Master, have you taken a liking to this?"
The manager smiled and asked.
Qin Zheng remained composed, holding the beads, and slowly spoke, "I have committed many sins in my life, and having these Buddhist beads on me provides some solace."
After speaking, he turned to the manager and calmly asked, "What is the value of this string of beads?"
The manager smiled and said, "These beads were the private collection of the former leader of the Golden Cicada Gang, and they are of decent quality."
"But since our people were disrespectful earlier, we offer these beads as a token of apology."
After all, it was just a trinket obtained from the Golden Cicada Gang, not something of great value. It would be better to use it to build a relationship with this Skin Tempering Realm Warrior before him.
Although they were under the command of Captain Ji Changyin, this Black Goose City was not solely under his control.
It was a wise move to use inexpensive items to establish a connection with a legitimate warrior.
Hearing this, Qin Zheng nodded without refusing and directly placed the beads into his embrace.
Even though he wanted to refine the beads immediately to avoid complications, there were two issues.
First, refining the relic on the beads required one or two merits, exceeding his current virtue.
Second, he had just stepped onto the flower boat, intending to view the martial arts first and then leave with the beads.
Anyone would find this behavior suspicious.
If he asked the manager to retrieve the beads, it would only create unnecessary trouble.
So, with a calm expression, he climbed the stairs again and headed to the second floor of the flower boat.
There were noticeably fewer people on this floor.
However, the items displayed here were even more precious than those on the first floor.
When Qin Zheng appeared, many people turned curious gazes towards him.
The scene that had just unfolded outside the flower boat was clearly visible to the people on the second floor through the windows.
Ignoring the stares, Qin Zheng scanned the room but didn't find any books or scrolls containing martial arts techniques.
He turned to the manager, who smiled and said, "Please follow me."
Leading Qin Zheng to a room on the second floor, they found a tea table with chairs and a pot of steaming hot tea.
"Please have a seat, and we'll bring the martial arts technique to you."
After escorting Qin Zheng to a seat, the manager, Xu Shan, sat down opposite him.
"My name is Xu Shan, and I'm the manager of this flower boat, serving under Captain Ji Xiaowei."
"You seem familiar, may I ask where you are from?"
During the wait, Manager Xu Shan spoke to Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng looked at him but remained silent.
There was no response, and the manager didn't seem embarrassed. He laughed it off and changed the topic to something else.
Not long after, a servant knocked on the room's door and entered, carrying a tray.
"Manager Xu, here's what you wanted."
The servant held a tray with both hands, on which lay a thin booklet.
With Xu Shan's nod, the servant placed the tray on the table in front of Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng lowered his head, his gaze instantly fixed on the booklet on the tray.
On the cover of the new booklet, four bold characters were elegantly written - Golden Cicada Shedding.
"Master, this is the lightfoot technique manuscript we obtained from the Golden Cicada Gang." Manager Xu smiled at Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng nodded and took the booklet, opening it.
A faint fragrance emanated from the pages, indicating that even though it was handwritten, expensive paper was used.
After a brief perusal, he realized that only half of the content was there.
Qin Zheng closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them and said, "How much? I'll take it!"
A smile appeared on Xu Shan's face, and he asked, "How much can you afford, Master?"
Without hesitation, Qin Zheng said, "Bring me paper and a pen!"
Xu Shan's smile widened, and the servant beside him immediately understood. He turned and left the room.
Soon, he returned with another tray, holding paper, a pen, and another thin booklet.
After placing the paper and pen in front of Qin Zheng, Qin Zheng took up the pen and began writing down everything about the Ghost Head Blade Technique that was in his mind.
After a while, Qin Zheng stopped writing and handed the content to Xu Shan.
Xu Shan quickly took it and studied the content, his eyebrows furrowing at first, then relaxing.
After reading it, he looked up at Qin Zheng, nodded, and said, "It's fine."
Qin Zheng continued writing down the essential blade techniques.
Half an hour later, Qin Zheng stopped writing, having completed the essential blade techniques and some of his cultivation insights.
Given that this blade technique wasn't exceptionally powerful, and he had to exchange it for two martial arts techniques, Qin Zheng felt a bit embarrassed.
"That's it," he said, reaching for the other thin booklet.
As he flipped through this booklet, the Virtue Scroll in his Heart Sea trembled slightly.
A new line of text appeared on it:
[Discovered Martial Art: Golden Cicada Shedding. Refinement possible, requires 3 points of Merit. Refine?]
Yes!
Qin Zheng's heart rejoiced, but he maintained a calm expression.
He put both booklets in his chest, stood up, and said, "The transaction is complete. I bid you farewell!"
With that, he turned to leave the room.
"Wait!" Xu Shan's voice echoed.
Qin Zheng frowned and turned to look at him.
Xu Shan smiled and said, "Master, this lightfoot technique is for you alone. You must not teach it to others!"
Qin Zheng nodded and said, 'I understand,' then quickly turned and left.
He needed to leave and refine this lightfoot technique immediately!
After Qin Zheng's departure, Manager Xu picked up the paper with the Ghost Head Blade Technique.
He left the room and headed to a room on the third floor.
Here, Ji Changyin, casually dressed, was leisurely drinking tea while looking at a booklet.
The bold characters on the cover read: Golden Cicada Shedding - the Golden Cicada Gang's Lightfoot Technique!
"Ji Master, your task is complete. That person has left." Manager Xu respectfully handed the paper to Ji Changyin and spoke.
Ji Changyin put down the lightfoot technique booklet and took the paper from Manager Xu.
He carefully studied the Ghost Head Blade Technique written on it.
After a moment, he chuckled and said, "To comprehend an entry-level blade technique from an execution."
"I never expected such a genius among my men!"
(End of Chapter)
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