Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 127: Chapter 51: Enhancing Strength, Liu Qingsong’s Pursuit! (Combined chapter, additional update 2/2)_2

Not to mention that with further breakthroughs in the “Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill,” a greater qualitative change would await him, taking control of his “Inner Breath.”

A moment later.

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[…]

As it was nearly time for the hour of “9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.,” Jiang Ning also ceased his breath cultivation exercise.

[Skill]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Mastered 1075/2000)

“I’ve made more than half the progress, and I’m close to mastering Inner Breath!”

Jiang Ning looked at his panel, filled with anticipation.

Then,

It was only then that he had time to leap into the water vat to scrub off the dry skin peeling sand from his body.

After cleaning, with all the filth washed off his body, Jiang Ning stood in the courtyard feeling refreshed.

Especially at this moment, as the lake breeze blew over him, the water on his body evaporated quickly.

It made him feel bursts of coolness in the heat of the day.

“So comfortable!”

“There’s nothing like a bath on a hot day!”

Jiang Ning looked invigorated and refreshed.

“Time to have breakfast!”

Dressed, Jiang Ning headed out of the courtyard.

These days, no matter when he went in the morning, midday or evening, his elder brother and sister-in-law already had food prepared in the kitchen.

This convenience was something he found extremely satisfying.

And it made him feel particularly wise for inviting his brother and sister-in-law’s family to live with him.

If it hadn’t been for his brother and sister-in-law, living in such a big house would have been rather inconvenient.

As for hiring servants,

He did not wish to at the moment.

Not because he couldn’t afford it, but because he had too many secrets.

He feared that interested parties would send someone under the guise of a servant to stay close to him.

Especially “the Cao family.”

…

Morning.

[Five Animals Fist EXP +1]

[Five Animals Fist EXP +1]

[Five Animals Fist EXP +1]

[…]

Jiang Ning practiced the boxing technique over and over again in his own courtyard.

With each practice of the boxing technique, his “Qi-Blood” increased by five strands, and the experience for the Five Animals Fist slowly grew as well.

While practicing, he could feel the load previously on his skin lessening as the Qi-Blood circulated through his body.

Before long,

The sun climbed higher.

The temperature rose along with it.

[Skill]: Five Animals Fist (Perfection 799/1000)

After glancing at his panel, Jiang Ning stopped practicing.

He felt that his skin was no longer in distress and was ready to continue with “Refining Skin.”

This time, however, Jiang Ning had a change of thought regarding refining his skin.

He had just tried it out and felt that with his skin as tough as stone, the efficiency of the skin peeling sand was not as good as before.

So he decided to experiment.

To see what the results would be like without using the skin peeling sand.

Immediately,

He opened a bottle of “Plant Essence” and drank it all in one gulp.

Once his body absorbed a significant amount of the medicine and was in optimal condition, he started with the first pose of the “Vajra Immortal Body.”

Then, he began to operate his “Power,” driving the Qi-Blood to refine his skin.

With the Qi-Blood washing over him time after time,

A new prompt gradually appeared in front of him.

[Vajra Immortal Body EXP +1]

[Vajra Immortal Body EXP +1]

[Vajra Immortal Body EXP +1]

[…]

Only when he felt his skin reached an overload state and started to feel a slight pain throughout his body, did he stop his skin refining activity.

[Skill]: Vajra Immortal Body (Mastered 19/2000)

After closing the panel, he looked up at the sun’s “Corona” in the courtyard.

“Not even three two-hour periods.”

“It seems the skin peeling sand really isn’t much use to me anymore!”

“The increase to my efficiency is incredibly slow. On the contrary, the growth of my Qi-Blood and the auxiliary effect of the Five Beasts Force seem pretty good, which is why I can still refine my skin at such a high rate.”

After completing the test, Jiang Ning placed even greater importance on the Five Animals Fist.

Qi-Blood is the foundation of “Martial Arts.”

Practicing the boxing was the best way for him to increase his Qi-Blood.

As long as the Qi-Blood was strong, not only would his body become stronger,

but it would also greatly assist his efficiency in breaking through future barriers, significantly increasing his overall efficiency.

It could be said there was nothing more important than this.

…

The next afternoon.

“Luoshui Lake.”

On a desolate island.

A small boat was docked at the sandy shore.

“Elder Liu, according to the guidance from the insect, the scent left on Tian Buyi by the elder should be in this direction.”

Liu Qingsong stood at the bow of the small boat, casting his gaze around.

He nodded in agreement.

“This small island is indeed a good place to hide.”

“Tian Buyi’s nickname is ‘Dragon of the River,’ his swimming skills are exceptional, and for him, this place is an even more ideal hiding spot.”

The followers behind him hesitated upon hearing this.

“Elder Liu, if that’s the case, even if we do find Tian Buyi, can we capture him?”

“His swimming skills are just too good. Once in the water, he vanishes, and he can hold his breath far longer than ordinary people.”

Another person nodded, “Exactly! How can we catch him?”

Liu Qingsong said, “Even if we can’t capture him this time, don’t worry! He was injured by one of my palms previously and must have internal injuries. I’ve also applied a medicinal powder on him, which has already merged into his flesh and blood, and he can’t rid himself of this scent.”

“Now that we have the insect to guide us, he can’t escape.”

“As long as we pressure him enough, his injuries will certainly worsen, and sooner or later, we will capture him.”

During this conversation,

Liu Qingsong also took out a “Jade Bottle” from his chest and slowly uncorked it.

The next moment,

An insect glowing faintly flew out of the bottle, then flapping its wings, it jerked toward a direction.

“Keep up!” Liu Qingsong commanded.

“Yes, Elder Liu!” The crowd responded as they hurriedly followed.

Moments later,

They reached a spot on the shore.

Liu Qingsong watched the insect slowly land on a dried patch of blood.