Chapter 1435 - 737: Second Chance (Part 2)
Chapter 1435 - 737: Second Chance (Part 2)
Qing Yi left. It can be said that Qing Yi is the source of most of the Qing Family’s income. More than half of the Qing Clan’s revenue comes from Qing Yi’s herbal business. Besides Qing Yi, obviously, several other Qing Sect members are helping her, otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to return and accompany Qing Shui for over 10 days.
Qing Shui repeatedly circulated Qi within his body according to the ancient enhancement technique. Throughout a year of cultivation, regardless of rain or shine, he never ceased cultivating. Although the Qing Family was somewhat strict with the training of their third-generation disciples, beyond that, they were free to do anything outside the required training time.
Even though Qing Shui is only 8-9 years old, mentally he’s already an adult, clearly aware of the importance of strength in this world. Due to his child-like stature, he couldn’t fulfill Qing Yi’s wishes, hence he devoted all his energy and time to cultivation.
Within his body, the blue and yellow Qi flow was only slightly thicker than a strand of hair, converging together. Throughout the past year, Qing Shui had been arduously cultivating the "Blue Lotus" Art, and had already broken through the second level.
However, with regards to the "ancient enhancement technique", it was quite strange, as if the moment he set foot on the gateway to the First Layer Heaven, he could already enjoy benefits like cleansing impurities. It seemed as though he didn’t need to cultivate to the peak of the first layer to enjoy its benefits.
Nevertheless, despite exerting all efforts and tirelessly cultivating the ancient enhancement technique over the past year, he merely reached the peak of the first layer, unable to break through to the second layer!
Over the past year, he wasn’t sure if it was mere coincidence, or the reason was that the "ancient enhancement technique" was a supplementary support art, Qing Shui accidentally discovered he could activate both the "Blue Lotus" Art and "ancient enhancement technique" simultaneously! This discovery overjoyed him. With just half the effort, he could achieve double the gains!
Qing Shui silently cultivated in the basement, repeatedly circulating his Qi, sensing he was on the brink of a breakthrough, but something seemed lacking... He knew he was at the final bottleneck. Yet each time he tried to overcome the last hurdle, he always failed. Sweat poured down, demonstrating the effort he put in.
"For my mother and myself, I must achieve a breakthrough, I will never succumb to failure, I must become stronger, I don’t want to be labeled as trash anymore, I must stand at the pinnacle of this world!" RAWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Unknown time passed, when the eastern sky faintly lightened, "Peng!" a sound resembling a cork popping was heard, Qing Shui can feel an extremely comfortable and refreshing energy flowing through his body. His entire body. His 360 acupoints and pores trembled, as if in joy.
Qing Shui charged through to the Second Layer Heaven, the Qi flow, as thin as hair, became more than ten times thicker! Now it was as thick as wool.
After slowly circulating his Qi 36 times, Qing Shui could feel explosive energy within his body, even his perception enhanced, seemingly seeing the world more vividly, even spotting an ant clearly walking on the ground from afar. Within a 10m radius, he could hear all voices clearly. His senses became sharper, and Qing Shui’s small face crinkled into a joyful smile. At this moment, it seemed more information surged into his mind! Could this be the effect of reaching the second layer? After calming down, he checked the new information closely and was astonished!
Qing Shui was thunderstruck..."This is hidden weapon technique!" What appeared in Qing Shui’s mind was hidden weapon technique.
Today was an exceptionally wonderful day, a day of two joyful events happening simultaneously; throughout the past year, he persistently tried to break through the second layer of the ancient enhancement technique, and finally made a breakthrough today.
Not only was his ability greatly improved, but now he could learn hidden weapon technique! From his accumulated knowledge, Qing Shui understood that in this cold weapon era, hidden weapons were the most fearsome of all weapons.
Especially, as an expert in hidden weapon technique, it can be said they were almost invincible in the art of killing. As the proverb goes, "Exposed weapons are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to defend against," let alone the power of hidden weapons, incomparable to bows and arrows.
The best part is, hidden weapons can catch the opponent off guard, and if cultivated to the peak, it can be said, one could even kill an opponent with leaves and petals, let alone with darts or stones. Hidden weapon experts can use anything as a weapon, which is the most terrifying aspect of being a hidden weapon expert.
After breaking through to the Second Layer Heaven of the ancient enhancement technique, Qing Shui realized this was merely foundational. Only by cultivating and breaking through to higher levels of the ancient enhancement technique could he acquire more powerful and ultimate skills.
Even though in mentality, Qing Shui could be considered as having the mindset of a person over 20, he was merely an ordinary high school student in his previous life. Comparing him to a frail kitten would be no different. Now, even though he’s just a child, a year ago he could already lift stones weighing 800 jin! Not to mention now, he could even lift giant rocks weighing 1000 kilograms.
Upon breaking through to the Second Layer Heaven of the ancient enhancement technique, feeling endless energy circulating within his body, he felt that the previous strength of 1000 jin was actually considered rather paltry. Looking at a corner of the basement, he targeted a massive rock and swung his fist.
"Peng."
The huge rock shattered into pieces. After throwing a punch, Qing Shui managed to expend some explosive energy circulating within him, consequently feeling much more comfortable now. He was very satisfied with the power displayed by his earlier strike. It far exceeded his expectations.
Recalling earlier, when information regarding hidden weapon technique and its cultivation methods was transmitted to him, another set of fist techniques was unlocked. This set of fist techniques can train an arm to be quick and agile. These fist techniques are called "Lonely Fist."
"What a strange name." Qing Shui exclaimed. Even in his previous life, he never heard of such techniques.
The Lonely Fist has only one strike, but when mastered to the peak, this technique can be executed to astonishing heights. From 1 to 2, from 2 to 4, from 4 to 8 all the way to near infinite peak changes.
Qing Shui thought of his previous life, where there was an expert specializing in flying daggers. Just by wielding flying daggers, he could evoke fear in the hearts of those opposing him. From this, one can see the power of hidden weapon technique.
Qing Shui clumsily practiced the ten initial stances of "Lonely Fist," though the form was present, its essence was lacking. Qing Shui trained slowly, trying to comprehend the fundamental concept behind it.
A rumbling sound echoed from his belly, engulfing him entirely for two days. Despite practicing all morning, Qing Shui could only grasp a tiny insight into the "Isolation Rapid Punch," a very basic understanding of the concept behind it.
After feeling comfortable post-bath, he had lunch and then stepped out of his room.
"How bland my life is, aside from cultivating there’s nothing else I can do, it’s impossible to mingle with other 10-year-old kids just wandering around." Qing Shui remarked enthusiastically.
Due to Qing Shui’s reluctance to interact with people aged 9 to 10, and due to the fear of being suspected by adults, unable to fully unleash his capabilities while frantically cultivating, he developed a reputation for being arrogant and aloof. People. Even some referred to him as waste.
After all, among the third-generation disciples, reaching the second level of the "Blue Lotus Art" wasn’t anything remarkable. He still ranked behind, still considered relatively weak. On the surface, he was one of the oldest clan members among the third-generation, yet still stuck in the Martial Arts Student realm! Even Qing Hu had broken through the samurai realm. After all, as long as you haven’t cultivated for 3 years or more, you’re viewed as a Martial Arts Student. Hence, one can see how pitiful the third-generation disciples’ view of Qing Shui was.
"Forget it, I won’t care too much about such trivial matters, as long as I’m determined on the path I’m resolute to pursue, surely there will be a day when I reign supreme." However, Qing Shui knew the path ahead remained long and daunting.
"Qing Shui."
Upon hearing someone call his name, Qing Shui turned his head. This person was Qing Hai, father of Qiong Hu.
"Ah, Fourth Uncle."
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