Chapter 9: Blood-Qi Breakthrough (Please Collect)
Chapter 9: Blood-Qi Breakthrough (Please Collect)
Da Liang.
Outside Black Stone City.
In a desolate, uninhabited small grove, a streak of azure light, guided by Fang Xi's will, performed various high-difficulty maneuvers.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Within a radius of several tens of zhang, the Sword Qi was oppressive, and faintly, a sword shadow like an azure leaf could be seen darting back and forth through the grove. Wherever it passed, tree branches were sliced open as if they were tofu, revealing smooth cross-sections.
Pfft!
Furthermore, the sword effortlessly flew and pierced into a patch of green rock, penetrating three inches deep, its sharpness unparalleled.
A moment later, the 'Green Reaping Sword' appeared before Fang Xi, like an azure swimming fish, moving gracefully through the void.
Any cultivator would possess the 'Object Manipulation Art', which is considered the secret to controlling artifacts.
If they were high-grade flying swords, there might even be specialized sword arts to match them.
But Fang Xi clearly wouldn't have such a thing.
Even the 'Object Manipulation Art' alone required him to expend a great deal of effort in cultivation.
Hm, if it were before, without an artifact, he wouldn't even be able to cultivate it.
At this moment, holding the 'Green Reaping Sword', Fang Xi truly felt as if he had no match within Black Stone City.
"Controlling a sword brings the exhilaration of flying a model aircraft in my previous life. Even if I used up all my spirit stones, it wouldn't be a loss."
After forcibly convincing himself it wasn't a loss, Fang Xi set the 'Green Reaping Sword' aside and began practicing his fist arts!
"White Cloud Palm!"
During this period of cultivation in the Southern Barrens, he felt that the blood-qi within his body was becoming increasingly easy to grasp. By tonight, he had reached the verge of a breakthrough!
Bang! Bang!
Fang Xi moved his palms like flying, fiercely striking an ancient cypress tree before him.
Whack!
Bark flew, and a clear palm print appeared.
Fang Xi stood with his palm retracted, feeling the blood-qi slowly wriggle within him, firmly grasped by his control.
Hoo! Hoo!
He panted heavily, his body's surface covered in copious sweat, which was rapidly evaporating.
"Finally, a breakthrough! First Blood-Qi Transformation!"
Fang Xi's eyes gleamed.
He could feel his blood flow slightly accelerating, and within his four limbs and a hundred bones, an indescribable and profound power surged.
That was not blood, but a more profound force — Blood-Qi power!
And under the enhancement of this layer of Blood-Qi power, his entire body's skin, bones, and tendons had been strengthened to a certain degree!
"My whole body is strengthened, but the most crucial part is my hands!"
Fang Xi gazed at his hands and could confirm that ordinary mortal blades would require considerable force to cut through his skin.
"Indeed, the reinforcement of Blood-Qi Martial Arts is still different from that of the cultivation world."
He was very satisfied with this; if the First Blood-Qi Transformation was already like this, then the Second and Third Transformations would be even more impressive.
The realm of a Martial Arts Hall Master could truly take off, comparable to a Body Cultivator in the Qi Refinement stage.
And it could save a huge amount of body-forging resources!
...
The next day.
Fang Xi followed behind Mu Piao Miao, entering the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall.
The White Cloud Martial Arts Hall was located in the west of Black Stone City, nestled within a residential area, appearing quite secluded.
Though called a martial arts hall, it was essentially a large courtyard. The front yard hosted apprentices who came to pay and learn martial arts, while the back yard was where Mu Cang Long's family lived.
"Eldest Senior Sister!"
"Eldest Senior Sister!"
It was evident that Mu Piao Miao was very popular here; many disciples greeted her along the way.
Fang Xi smiled as he entered the back yard with Mu Piao Miao.
"This time, my father has decided to accept you as a formal disciple because of your outstanding talent!"
Mu Piao Miao turned, her eyes seemingly carrying a hint of envy: "It seems I misjudged before. To break through to the First Blood-Qi Transformation in less than a month. . . you absolutely have talent on the path of martial arts."
As she spoke, she seemed to grow somewhat puzzled, muttering softly to herself, "Has the entry standard for Yuan He Mountain already become this high?"
In her opinion, Fang Xi's aptitude could already be considered that of a minor genius.
Fang Xi had no intention of explaining, so he followed Mu Piao Miao into the back courtyard and saw Mu Cang Long seated in a Grand Tutor's Chair.
Beside Mu Cang Long, there were several disciples with vigorous auras attending to him.
He held a purple clay teapot with an air of composure, drinking tea directly from its spout.
"Greetings, Master!"
Fang Xi stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and presented the apprenticeship gift prepared by old butler A Fu.
"Mm."
Mu Cang Long slowly took a sip of tea: "For you to break through to the First Blood-Qi Transformation within a month, perhaps your body is extremely suited to the White Cloud Palm martial art. You must practice diligently and not squander this innate talent."
"Thank you, Master."
Fang Xi bowed once more before rising."My White Cloud Palm, at the White Cloud level, mainly focuses on developing palm strength through sandbag training. However, after the First Blood-Qi Transformation, you can add some new training content."
Mu Cang Long glanced with his lips, and a burly, honest-looking disciple proactively walked onto the training ground, plunging his hands into an iron pot filled with burning iron sand.
"The 'Calcination Method'! This is the path to cultivating the Second Blood-Qi Transformation. At the same time, it must be supplemented with the martial arts hall's specialized secret medicine and incantations."
Mu Cang Long began explaining a few words.
As he spoke, the disciples behind him listened attentively.
Seeing this scene, Fang Xi felt his mouth twitch slightly.
Clearly, some of the formal disciples had not received such detailed instruction, likely having been taught by their senior brothers and sisters.
Only when encountering a big spender like himself could one piggyback on the master's lessons!
Mu Cang Long had many matters to attend to, so he told Fang Xi to go back and train on his own before returning to his room.
Mu Piao Miao then introduced Fang Xi to his fellow disciples.
Mu Cang Long had quite a few formal disciples. Mu Piao Miao was the Eldest Senior Sister, and besides her, there were Second Senior Brother Wu Ji, Third Senior Brother Tang Xuan, Fourth Senior Sister Liu Tao Tao. . .
Third Senior Brother Tang Xuan was the one who had just demonstrated the 'Calcination Method'.
As for Second Senior Brother Wu Ji, he was an exceptionally handsome young man with a very amiable smile.
The Fourth Senior Sister was not particularly striking in appearance, but she had a pair of very alluring long legs.
As for the other senior and junior brothers and sisters, Fang Xi had merely glanced at them, secretly memorizing them.
"Junior Brother, to train your palm strength, it's best to add medicinal liquid to this iron sand as well."
Mu Piao Miao stared intently at Fang Xi, as if she were looking at a mountain of gold.
Sure enough, Fang Xi grandly raised a hand: "I'll buy a hundred portions first, for future use!"
Hiss! Hiss!
Indeed, the sound of sharp intakes of breath immediately arose from all around.
"Junior Brother Fang is truly wealthy and powerful. " Liu Tao Tao's eyes sparkled, as if she would pounce on him the next moment if Mu Piao Miao weren't present.
"With Junior Brother's ample finances and the medicinal liquid, perhaps within three months, you can attempt the Second Blood-Qi Transformation. " Mu Piao Miao's tone was unreadable as she took Fang Xi on another tour of the martial arts hall.
After touring for a bit, Fang Xi seemed somewhat disheartened: "I wonder if there's an even faster way to cultivate the White Cloud Palm? I heard. . . it seems the martial arts hall has resources of demon meat internally?"
"Junior Brother is indeed well-informed."
Mu Piao Miao glanced at Fang Xi with some surprise, then shook her head and said sternly, "When practicing martial arts, one must not aim too high and ignore the present. Demon meat is still too dangerous for you at your current level. . ."
She paused, then revealed some information: "The martial arts hall also only occasionally acquires demon meat through a channel in the black market. It's usually for Father's own cultivation, at most occasionally used when attempting to break through to the Third Blood-Qi Transformation. . ."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xi immediately looked at Mu Piao Miao.
This Eldest Senior Sister was a master of the Third Blood-Qi Transformation; undoubtedly, she had access to demon meat.
He wondered if the demons of the Da Liang world were truly different from the demon beast meat of the cultivation world?
His pockets were already empty in the cultivation world, but at this moment, he still had no intention of transporting demon meat there to sell.
After all, in the Da Liang world, with his flying sword out, even Mu Cang Long would dare to contend with him.
But in the Southern Barrens Cultivation World, he was still a little rookie; he had to remain low-key.
This led to his vastly different conduct in the two worlds.
'However, Eldest Senior Sister still underestimates me. '
Fang Xi thought to himself.
According to his estimation, if he were to train in the cultivation world, his speed in breaking through to the Second and Third Blood-Qi Transformations would be astonishing.
By then, he would naturally come into contact with demon meat resources.
This would be much more stable than meticulously planning for it.
It just required a bit of time to mature.
And he was still young, a cultivator, with the patience to wait.
...
Southern Barrens Cultivation World.
Winter departed, spring arrived.
The snow accumulated around Green Bamboo Mountain had completely melted away, revealing vibrant, life-filled emerald hues.
In the bamboo grove, Fang Xi wore only a coarse cloth short-sleeved shirt, seemingly unconcerned by the slight chill of early spring.
His muscles bulged, appearing exceptionally strong and well-defined, his entire body radiating vibrant blood-qi. Compared to the scrawny youth he once was, he was like a completely different person!
"After a year of hard work, the Jade Bamboo Rice is finally ready for harvest."
Gazing at this six-fen plot of bamboo forest, Fang Xi was filled with the joy of a veteran farmer anticipating a good harvest.
This spirit rice was sown in summer, fertilized in autumn, endured a harsh winter's tempering, and was only harvested in spring, completely unlike ordinary crops.
His diligent labor this year was estimated to yield two to three stone of spirit rice, a rather good harvest.
Not only that!
Through day and night cultivation, and perhaps due to the abundant spiritual energy in the Southern Barrens Cultivation World, his progress in Blood-Qi Martial Arts had advanced by leaps and bounds.
By now, he had long since broken through to the Second Blood-Qi Transformation, and was only a step away from the Third Blood-Qi Transformation!
'Once I reach the Third Blood-Qi Transformation, I can start accessing demon meat resources. '
Fang Xi gazed at the bamboo forest, somewhat lost in thought: "Perhaps in the cultivation world, I'll also need to join some circles to explore channels for selling demon meat in the future. . ."
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