Chapter 54
Murong Xiao nodded, “Exactly. If he asks, I don’t want to deceive him, but I can’t tell him the truth either, so I might as well just not say anything…”
Li Mo remained silent.
Old Han He was so easygoing; if you asked him for a foundational technique, he’d probably just hand you a top-tier one without a second thought.
This kid is truly sincere.
“The foundational technique should be findable.”
“But don’t expect a mid-tier technique to suppress your bloodline.”
Li Mo shook his head.
“What should I do… hmm?”
Murong Xiao’s face showed distress; he really didn’t know what to do when suddenly a booklet was shoved into his hands.
“At this time…”
“Jin Zhong Zhao, a top-tier body refinement martial art.”
“Ah?”
Murong Xiao opened his mouth in confusion, not understanding why Li Ge gave him a body refinement martial art.
“This chapter isn’t over; please click the next page to continue reading!”
“Calming the heart and focusing the mind—why must it be a foundational technique?”
Li Mo looked at this unfortunate kid with a hint of helplessness.
“This top-tier martial art comes from the Buddhist school, containing Buddhist principles; it’s a method for both body and mind cultivation.”
“If you master Jin Zhong Zhao, what’s there to fear from distracting thoughts?”
“Jin Zhong Zhao…”
Murong Xiao’s dim eyes suddenly lit up.
But soon, he became uneasy again, tugging at his clothes, wanting to say something but hesitating…
“Don’t feel burdened.”
Li Mo patted the Chixiao Sword at his waist. “I took a mysterious weapon from Shenbing Peak; it’s worth much more than a top-tier martial art. Consider it a token of gratitude.”
In truth, it wasn’t just the Chixiao Sword.
What we give away might seem like a small gain for the other party, but he would always profit more in the long run.
“Shenbing Peak is Shenbing Peak; how can this be considered a token of gratitude…”
“Li Ge, I owe you a great debt.”
Murong Xiao pressed his lips tightly together, his gratitude beyond words.
Looking at him like this, it seemed that aside from childbirth, Li Mo could ask him for anything without him frowning.
“Make sure to notify me when you go down the mountain for a sect mission.”
“Sect mission…”
Including true disciples, all disciples of Qingyuan Sect must regularly complete sect missions, big or small.
This was mandatory.
After all, if Qingyuan Sect did nothing but sit around, no one would respect it as the foremost sect of Ziyang Prefecture.
“I do have plans for that recently.”
“When the time comes, I’ll be counting on you.”
Li Mo agreed.
The Murong family had considerable influence in Ziyang Prefecture, being one of the local powers. No matter what mission he undertook, they could facilitate things for him.
“Then I’ll head back to comprehend Jin Zhong Zhao!”
Murong Xiao finally revealed a smile.
“Go ahead.”
After he left, the system timely sent a notification:
【Congratulations, host, for successfully investing in a top-tier martial art for Murong Xiao, helping him break free from the troubles of his bloodline.】
【Investment reward: One Ancient Bronze Heavenly Book Seal.】
【Ancient Bronze Heavenly Book Seal】: “Stamp it on any martial art to allow it to evolve and improve, potentially elevating the martial art to a supreme level.”
“Good stuff!”
A top-tier martial art could become a supreme one.
Moreover, he could choose the type of supreme martial art!
The feedback from Murong Xiao this time exceeded his expectations!
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**Chapter 49: The Twelve Hammers of the Wind-Settling Wave and Ying Bing’s Terrifying Progress**
“The last time I invested in Murong’s six-pattern Clear Heart Pill, its value was about the same as a top-tier martial art.”
“But this time, the reward is the Ancient Bronze Heavenly Book Seal.”
“Isn’t this a one-time investment that pays off for good, rather than just solving an immediate problem?”
Li Mo pondered as he rubbed the small bronze seal in his palm.
He began searching again on the fifth floor.
There weren’t many top-tier martial arts here, and hammer techniques were even rarer.
But after half an hour, he actually made a discovery.
“‘The Twelve Hammers of the Wind-Settling Wave.’”
Li Mo brushed off the thick dust from the booklet to see its title clearly.
A top-tier martial art, and it was a short-handle hammer technique.
It had twelve forms, and when mastered, a single strike could shake the earth.
Hmm…
If he reached the transformation stage and his own realm was sufficient, could he match his master’s punch?
Li Mo glanced at the chipped Shenbing Peak, deep in thought.
He continued flipping through the pages.
Then he discovered…
“This martial art is only two-thirds complete?”
Upon reaching the eighth form, the martial art abruptly stopped.
Little Li fell into contemplation.
After a moment, he picked up the booklet and headed downstairs.
Mainly, he had no other choice at the moment.
He could only take it back and think of a way later.
When he reached the first floor, he encountered the same inner sect steward.
“Li Shidi, have you made your selection?”
“Yeah, could you please help me record it?”
Li Mo handed over the booklet.
“Uh… hmm?”
The inner sect steward took the booklet, and just as he was about to write it down, he paused upon seeing the name of the martial art:
“Li Shidi, this is a hammer technique.”
He looked seriously at the long sword at Little Li’s waist.
This Li Zhenchuan had obtained the Chixiao, which was on par with the Tianshuang Sword, in Shenfeng Cave, and it was already well-known in the sect.
Thus, including himself, many believed that even if he wasn’t as good as Sister Ying Bing, he was definitely a ‘sword genius’ in their minds.
After all, Ying Bing was terrifying; with just one move, she could summon a famous sword from the sky, and everyone would line up to recognize her as its master. That was beyond their comprehension.
On the other hand, Li Shidi, who had passed the test of the Chixiao Sword with his swordsmanship, was the kind of genius they imagined.
A sword genius chose a hammer technique?
“I didn’t make a mistake.”
“Other stones can be used to polish jade; I already have sword techniques, so looking at other martial arts might spark some insights.”
Li Mo shook his head.
Other stones can be used to polish jade?
That’s quite a stretch…
“This martial art, though incomplete, will still consume one opportunity, so Li Shidi should think it over.”
The inner sect steward reminded him again.
“Yeah, I’ve already considered it.”
“Alright, please return the martial art within a month, and be sure not to share it with others.”
Seeing that he hadn’t changed his mind, the inner sect steward said no more.
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Meanwhile, at the main peak of Qingyuan, in the sword dojo.
Ying Bing stepped over the threshold, her plain dress matching the coldness of the long sword she held.
As soon as she entered the dojo, several gazes fell upon her as if she were a rare treasure.
“The Tianshuang Sword has found its master after more than four hundred years; it’s truly a match made in heaven.”
Qian Bufan exclaimed in wonder.
Xue Jing, looking travel-worn as if he had just returned from outside the mountain, wore an unshakeable smile on his face.
“The last time a mysterious weapon recognized its master in the sect was fifty years ago. This time, two swords, the Tianshuang and the Chixiao, have recognized their masters simultaneously.”
“Rare, truly rare.”
“Hmm, Han He, don’t look so glum. The mysterious weapons are placed in Shenfeng Cave for people to use. Besides, a treasure sword deserves a hero; they’ve both found worthy masters.”
Elder Han He had remained silent since entering the dojo.
Everyone thought he was reluctant to part with the mysterious weapon, hence his complex expression.
“You’ve all praised enough; I’m not good with words and can’t be bothered to say more pretty things.”
Elder Han He shot a glare at Xue Jing.
The ‘divine weapon’ title of Shenbing Peak had been taken away!
“Alright, let’s see what kind of extraordinary talent can make the mysterious weapons so eager.”
Shangguan Wencang spoke gently.
“Good.”
Ying Bing nodded.
A beam of sword light suddenly illuminated the entire dojo.
A breeze, seemingly from nowhere, blew away the pear blossoms surrounding the dojo.
Everyone instinctively squinted.
Petals began to dance in the air, swirling and gathering without any wind.
When they scattered, they were breathtakingly beautiful, yet concealed deadly intent.
When they gathered, the chill was astonishing, overwhelming in its might.
Bang—
Suddenly, every petal exploded into shards of ice.
“She’s already developed a hint of sword intent.”
“Indeed, even the creator of the Flower-Seeking Sword Technique would be left in the dust.”
“I can hardly recognize this sword technique; it’s not the technique that’s strong, but her!”
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Everyone exchanged glances, as if awakening from a dream.
They finally understood why the Tianshuang Sword was so eager to recognize its master.
Intent.
This was something that couldn’t be comprehended from a top-tier martial art.
Let alone those in the Blood Qi realm, even those in the Spirit Observation realm who could glimpse its mysteries were extremely rare.
This indicated that she, in the Blood Qi realm, already possessed a martial arts foundation stronger than those in the Spirit Observation realm.
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