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Chapter 9: Refining the Martial Art - Golden Cicada Shedding! (Signed)
Chapter 9: Refining the Martial Art - Golden Cicada Shedding! (Signed)
After the journey, not only did Qin Zheng acquire the divine Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, but he also obtained a life-saving lightfoot technique!
Even though the crisis had not yet been averted, a faint smile appeared on Qin Zheng's face.
As long as he accumulated enough merit, he could quickly improve and escape his predicament!
It could be said that the dark clouds looming over Qin Zheng's head had already cracked open, revealing a ray of light! With such a significant gain, Qin Zheng had no time to admire the bustling west side of Black Goose City.
He kept his head down and walked straight home, and after half an hour, he left the bustling west side and entered the east side, which resembled a slum.
The residents here were all impoverished, and their houses were made of earth, with hardly any brick, tile, or stone structures in sight.
Qin Zheng's house was naturally among them.
Winding through the alleys, he soon returned home.
Wang Er had also left when Qin Zheng did.
Inside the house were some crude furniture and the meat and medicinal ingredients left by Wang Er on the earthen stove.
Qin Zheng turned and closed the door, then sat down on the bed.
With a thought, his mind and consciousness sank into his heart, and he looked at the content on the virtue scroll.
【Qin Zheng】
【Lifespan: 70 (17)】
【Martial Arts: Ghost Head Blade Technique (Perfect)】
【Merit: Four Copper Coins】
【Discovered Martial Art: Golden Cicada Shedding, Refinement Requires Three Copper Coins, Refine?】
Beheading Shi Yan had earned him one tael and seven copper coins of merit.
After raising the Ghost Head Blade Technique to perfection, he had spent one tael and three copper coins, leaving him with four copper coins.
Qin Zheng's gaze slightly condensed, and he looked at the last line of content.
Refining the lightfoot technique required three copper coins of merit, three times more than the Ghost Head Blade Technique, indicating a much higher quality.
At this point, Qin Zheng took out the string of Buddhist beads from his bosom.
No one would have expected that among these beads, there was also a high monastic relic! As he held the beads in his hand, another line appeared on the virtue scroll.
【Discovered Item: High Monastic Relic, Refinement Requires One Tael of Merit, Refine?】
【Note: Refining Will Bestow Martial Art: Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (Fragmented)】
Qin Zheng's heart suddenly warmed.
However, refining this relic required one tael of merit, and he currently only had four copper coins, which was insufficient.
So, at this moment, Qin Zheng faced two choices.
One was to save up the four copper coins, wait for the beheading, and quickly accumulate enough merit to refine the relic.
The other was to use the current four copper coins to refine the lightfoot technique, Golden Cicada Shedding.
Qin Zheng pondered for a moment, then firmly said in his heart, "Refine the Martial Art - Golden Cicada Shedding!"
Only what you have in hand is truly yours.
That old man could show up at any time, and learning the lightfoot technique first would increase his chances of survival!
As he silently recited, the virtue scroll changed, and Qin Zheng's merit decreased from four copper coins to one.
At the same time, a memory suddenly surged into his mind.
A warm current also appeared in his legs, seeping into his leg muscles and bones.
After a few breaths, the changes ceased, and Qin Zheng thoroughly digested the memory of this lightfoot technique in his mind.
Qin Zheng stood up and walked around the house, feeling that his leg strength had increased, and his steps were much lighter.
Then he activated the lightfoot technique, using a unique trick to exert force, and with a forward stride, he instantly covered a long distance.
Qin Zheng's eyes lit up, and he opened the door to test this lightfoot technique on the long path in front of his house.
The eastern part of the city was mostly inhabited by the impoverished, and during the day, few would remain at home, as most would be working in the western district.
Moreover, with empty houses on both sides of Qin Zheng's residence, he had no concerns about being seen practicing his martial arts.
After some experimentation, Qin Zheng realized that his speed and agility had significantly improved after employing the lightfoot techniques.
This brought great joy to Qin Zheng's heart.
With this newfound skill and his residence in the eastern district, filled with winding alleys and earthen houses, even if Shi Dian were to come knocking, Qin Zheng believed that his Ghost Head Blade Technique, combined with his lightfoot skills, would give him a good chance of escaping.
After completing his experiments, Qin Zheng returned home and closed the door.
He felt he had done all he could for now, and it was just a matter of waiting for Shi Dian, that old fool, to show up.
In the meantime, Qin Zheng knew he had to continue his duties as an executioner, swiftly accumulating merit.
He was determined to refine the high monastic relic and acquire the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill as soon as possible!
As these thoughts crossed his mind, a rumbling sound emanated from his stomach.
Only then did Qin Zheng realize that he had not eaten for almost an entire day.
With this awareness, a wave of hunger swept over him, layer by layer, like a rising tide.
He felt his entire body weaken.
Hurriedly, Qin Zheng went to the stove and took out the meat that Wang Er had bought.
There was rice, vegetables, and a chunk of premium five-flower meat.
The aroma of the meat wafted into his nostrils, and Qin Zheng swallowed his saliva, immediately starting a fire to cook.
The water barrel was still full, so he didn't need to refill it.
He washed the rice, steamed it, and prepared the vegetables and meat. Finally, he stirred the ingredients in the wok.
Qin Zheng's movements were swift, and soon, a bowl of white rice and a bowl of green pepper and twice-cooked pork were placed before him.
The aroma of the rice and meat stimulated his already rumbling stomach, and he could no longer suppress his hunger.
He picked up his chopsticks and began devouring the food voraciously.
As the food entered his stomach, he felt his digestive system working frantically, and warm currents flowed through his body, integrating into every part of him.
Before his transmigration, his previous body had been struck with a palm strike, causing physical issues.
After his transmigration, he had been struck down twice by a warrior who had broken through the Three Major Gates, pushing his body to its limits.
Only now, with the warm meat and rice in his stomach, did his body feel replenished and begin to recover.
In a moment, Qin Zheng had finished both bowls of food.
He smacked his lips, savoring the taste, feeling warm and comfortable all over.
Bang, bang, bang!
The door was knocked again.
Qin Zheng's expression instantly turned solemn, and he grabbed the Ghost Head Blade in his hand.
"Little Brother Qin, it's me, Wang Er."
A familiar voice sounded from outside the door again.
Qin Zheng, gripping the Ghost Head Blade, tensed up and opened the door, only to find the dark-skinned Wang Er.
He relaxed and asked, "Brother Wang, why are you here?"
Wang Er's nose twitched as he smelled the lingering aroma of meat in the air, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Tomorrow morning, a group of criminals will be executed. I came to inquire about your recovery and to inform you of this news."
"But from your complexion, it seems you're doing well. I won't disturb you further, so I'll take my leave."
Wang Er said with a smile and turned to leave.
As Qin Zheng watched Wang Er's departing figure, his eyes were filled with joy.
Tomorrow morning, a group of criminals would be executed, which meant another substantial merit for him!
The acquisition of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill was within reach!
(End of Chapter)
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