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Chapter 96: Seeking Mountains and Scrying, Turtle Breath and Transformation
Chapter 96: Seeking Mountains and Scrying, Turtle Breath and Transformation
As Shen Yi gazed at the Dragon Pill, his eyebrows twitched involuntarily, giving away his surprise despite his usual stoicism.
Although young dragons possessed inner cores, they appeared more like beastly embryos, resembling bloody spheres of flesh.
However, the one before him had a smooth texture, clearly transcending the category of an "organ." It belonged to the realm of pill condensation, just like the one extracted from Zhang Hengzhou's body.
He couldn't help but wonder at Mu Chen calling this a "small gift."
Thanks to his practice of the Heaven Demon Yanluo Swallowing Yuan External Elixir Technique, although the external elixir technique was only a crude imitation of pill condensation by the Fox Demon Clan, it still provided some insight into the realm of Qi Condensation.
When crafting the external pill, it was divided into three stages.
These were the initial formation of the pill, the complete pill formation, and finally, the dense, viscous jade dew that overflowed and covered it, filling in any imperfections and shaping it into a full and rounded state.
Shen Yi fixed his gaze on the Dragon Pill before him, which was noticeably smaller than the previous one, and the aura contained within was only about 60% of the earlier pill. Most likely, it was just a rudimentary pill.
"So, the Heaven Demon External Pill imitates the state of a perfectly formed pill."
"A 3,000-year-old dragon lord's cultivation could only fill half of it. If one could completely fill it, it would be enough for a normal warrior to enter the Embracing Pill stage and begin feeding external substances for nurturing."
"It's a pity that the Melting Sun Treasure Furnace is not powerful enough to suppress stronger demonic forces."
With a newfound understanding of his own strength, Shen Yi decided not to consume this Dragon Pill, opting to save it for later to supplement his Heaven Demon External Pill.
He took out the several secret manuals one by one and started browsing through them casually.
Soon, several prompts appeared on the panel.
[Qingmu Turtle Breath Art (Uninitiated)]
[Linglong Nine Orifices Incarnation Technique (Uninitiated)]
[Seeking Mountain and Scrying Art (Uninitiated)]
[Seeking Demon and Absorbing Qi Technique (Uninitiated)]
...
All four manuals surprisingly lacked any realm-related suffixes, which usually indicated the level of proficiency.
However, Shen Yi did not underestimate their value.
Sometimes, these techniques that didn't directly enhance one's strength could be more practical than a high-grade martial art with formidable might.
With so many new techniques to learn, Shen Yi glanced at his remaining demon-suppressing lifespan of just over a thousand years and felt a slight headache coming on.
He reopened the manuals and began to study them carefully, experimenting with his qi along the way.
Soon, he discovered the differences between them. Both the Absorbing Qi Technique and the Seeking Qi Art were simple tricks. The former had a single function: to detect the presence of demons and, after discovering them, find a way to collect a strand of their qi and store it in the silver bell.
Within a certain distance, anyone holding the bell could sense the demon's presence through the residual qi.
The effect was similar to his own ability after consuming the Dragon Pill, as he could sense Zhang Hengzhou at the peak of Green Peak Mountain while still at the mountain's base. Of course, Zhang could also detect his presence in return.
On the other hand, the Seeking Qi Art enhanced one's vision by manipulating their qi.
It allowed the user to see things that were normally invisible, such as demonic energy.
While the Absorbing Qi Technique was useful for tracking a specific demon, the Seeking Qi Art was better suited for searching mountains and seas, providing a broad scan for any traces of demonic activity in the area.
Both techniques were simple to master with a little experimentation.
Given his extensive repertoire of perfected martial arts, Shen Yi found these minor tricks a breeze to pick up.
However, the remaining two manuals were different.
Both the Turtle Breath Art and the Incarnation Technique demanded a high level of proficiency. One could achieve a basic level of effectiveness with three to five years of practice, but the results would be subpar. However, if one could attain perfection in these arts, they could even transcend their current realm and conceal themselves from the detection of enemies, deceiving their senses.
Shen Yi never skimped when it came to life-saving skills.
Without hesitation, he opened the panel and poured his lifespan into the techniques.
...
By now, Shen Yi had a fair understanding of qi manipulation. He had mastered both the aggressive Four Harmonious True Qigong and the delicate Vein Capture Dragon Capture, far surpassing his initial novice state.
[Qingmu Turtle Breath Art (Mastered)]
[Linglong Nine Orifices Incarnation Technique (Mastered)]
[Remaining Demon-Suppressing Lifespan: 1,098 years]
He waved his hand across his face, and his handsome features instantly transformed into that of a withered old man, then a dignified middle-aged man, and finally, a youthful child...
It wasn't just a simple change in appearance; even his breathing and subtle expressions were lifelike, without a hint of strangeness.
"This is interesting."
Shen Yi retracted his playful demeanor and casually dismissed the transformation technique, then turned to experiment with the Seeking Qi Art.
Soon, his clear eyes were completely covered by a golden glow.
His vision turned into a hazy gray void, and when he looked up, all he saw was a sea of white mist with occasional streaks of golden light—likely passing Junior Generals.
"Hmm?"
Those few streaks of white qi containing golden light slowly approached the separate courtyard.
Shen Yi removed the glow from his eyes, and after a moment, he saw several figures in large cloaks carrying a large jade platter into the courtyard.
"Sir Shen."
The group slightly bowed their heads, standing outside neither arrogantly nor servilely. "These are the martial arts manuals you requested, along with a hundred years' worth of body-tempering treasures. We were concerned that you might be in a hurry, so we delivered them as soon as possible."
Although Shen Yi was a personal attendant, they didn't work under Chen Qiankun and had no requests of him, so they naturally didn't need to be overly fearful.
"..."
Shen Yi pondered for a moment before realizing something.
When they said "a hundred years," they weren't referring to the age of the medicines but to the amount of time he would need to consume them.
There were countless tiny bottles, each about the size of a wine cup, packed tightly on the jade platter.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"You're welcome, sir."
The junior generals quickly put down the platter and responded with a bow, as he was now a prominent figure in the Demon Suppression Division.
"Please continue with your tasks, gentlemen. I won't keep you any longer."
They glanced at the books placed on the bed, then quickly averted their eyes and turned to leave. However, they couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
Previously, they had some minor grievances, feeling that their subordinates had wandering minds and couldn't wait to leave them to follow Shen Yi to Linjiang County for a more comfortable life.
But now, they understood.
This personal attendant had just returned from Qingfeng Mountain, and he looked exhausted. Instead of spending his well-deserved two-month break indulging in wine and music, he was still diligently studying martial arts in his room.
He was truly...
An admirable figure who left them speechless.
"..."
Once Shen Yi was alone in the room, he got up to close the door and picked up the two new martial arts manuals that had been delivered.
Both were Jade Liquid Realm martial arts: the high-grade Bodhi Vajra Treasure Body and the mid-grade White Stallion Divine Travel Steps.
Whichever one he chose, it would be enough to found a sect if brought outside.
"So, this is what Zhang the Butcher has been longing for?"
As Shen Yi flipped through the Bodhi Vajra Treasure Body manual, he suddenly recalled that he hadn't seen the man since he returned. It seemed that even the excitement of the Demon Suppression Division returning to the city couldn't compare to spending time with his beloved.
Fortunately, that man had generously traded him the Golden Yang Eight Treasures Mystical Body, in exchange for a set of Blood Evil Blade Techniques that he couldn't cultivate himself.
He had also boldly stepped in to stop Skinny Monk.
Not only had he helped Shen Yi slay the ape demon with his exceptional blade skills, but he had also acquired a precious blade.
"You just make the trade. There's no need to consider whether the other party can cultivate it or not."
Recalling his hearty laughter, Shen Yi shook his head. Giving this manual directly to Zhang would cause trouble, and it had significant flaws. He would need to study it and create a new body-tempering technique, which he could then teach to Zhang later.
Even if it was a demon's martial art, it shouldn't be a problem. He could pay more attention when he went out and find a flawless body-tempering technique elsewhere.
(End of Chapter)
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