landbeastnovel Chapter 11 Martial Arts Qi and Blood
Chapter 11 Martial Arts Qi and Blood
"The government sent people to investigate, but they only found a ground covered in foul-smelling black water and a few tattered clothes... The evil spirit has not yet been eradicated, and people are living in fear."
Tan Ming passed by that rice shop late last night and seemed to hear some noise. He feared that evil spirits were harming people's lives. Just thinking about it now makes his heart pound uncontrollably.
Both warriors with their life force were swallowed up?
Jiang Qi felt a chill run down his spine.
He knew the young master of Ruifeng Rice Shop. He practiced martial arts at Yangwei Martial Arts School. His two streams of qi were as thick as a thumb, and he was very strong. He never expected that he would also be devoured by evil spirits.
My second life force is only as thick as a chopstick. If I were to encounter such a ferocious creature, I fear I would be in grave danger.
This world is indeed very dangerous... I must improve my strength as soon as possible.
"It's all so chaotic..." Tan Ming murmured, then turned the topic back to himself, his face clouded with worry. "There's only one month left..."
Among our group, apart from Zhang Xiao, none of us have yet developed qi and blood. Practicing martial arts... is truly difficult.
With the martial arts school's scheduled March deadline fast approaching, Tan Ming's anxiety was visibly growing.
Although he got into the martial arts school through connections, rules are rules. If he couldn't develop his internal energy, he would still have to leave when his time was up.
All the money and time invested in the early stages will be wasted.
Jiang Qi simply hummed in response before resuming his stance and immersing himself in cultivation.
......
As the sun rose higher, shouts and panting filled the training ground.
At a certain moment, Jiang Qi unleashed a powerful punch, the force of which seemed to shatter a barrier within his body.
Deep within consciousness, the [Book of a Hundred Professions] shone with golden light, and the characters for the [Warrior] profession shimmered with iridescent light:
[Occupation: Warrior]
[Level: 2 (1/300)]
[Effects: Increased training efficiency; smoother and more fluid circulation of Qi and blood; significantly enhanced body coordination and strength; improved comprehension of martial arts techniques.]
[Skill: Blood Gathering - Refines Qi and Blood, doubling the purity of Qi and Blood. Can be actively activated, greatly increasing burst damage.]
Two streams of qi and blood converged and condensed in his chest, and in the blink of an eye, they became one.
Jiang Qi's gaze narrowed slightly.
Although it was only one strand, he could clearly feel that the power contained in this pure blood essence was comparable to the sum of the two strands of blood essence before they were fused together!
"Doubling the purity of Qi and Blood essence is equivalent to doubling the maximum Qi and Blood limit..."
A normal martial artist can accumulate a total of ten streams of blood energy at the Blood Essence Realm, but he can accumulate one stream of blood energy that is equivalent to two streams, and ten streams are equivalent to twenty streams for an ordinary person!
"In addition, it can be actively activated to enhance explosive power..."
"In other words, although I appear to have only one stream of Qi and Blood, I am actually no different from a martial artist with two streams of Qi and Blood. Furthermore, with the activation of [Blood Condensation], my combat power is even stronger than that of a martial artist with two streams of Qi and Blood."
After some self-examination, Jiang Qi basically understood the wonders of [Blood Collection].
"Judging by the time, more than a month has passed since Cui Yuan and Luo Yue died. It's time to show some of our strength..."
Thinking this, a faint fluctuation of blood energy emanated from his body.
"Huh?" Tan Ming, who was closest to the camera, was the first to notice.
He was practicing martial arts when he suddenly sensed that Jiang Qi's aura seemed somewhat different.
He had seen this anomaly before; it was the same when Zhang Xiao refined his qi and blood.
"Refining Qi and Blood?"
He was stunned for a moment, then...
Jiang Qi has cultivated his own Qi and blood?!
At almost the same time, several apprentices nearby also stopped what they were doing and looked over in surprise.
On the training ground, the nascent fluctuations of qi and blood, among this group of beginners, were as conspicuous as fireflies in the dark.
"Qi and blood... refers to the fluctuations in qi and blood!"
"Jiang Qi...he's mastered it?"
Shock spread, and all eyes were focused on Jiang Qi.
Envy... Jealousy... Incredulity...
Tan Ming stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.
Looking at Jiang Qi and feeling the undeniable fluctuations of his qi and blood, a strong sense of bitterness and loss welled up in his heart.
Then came discontent and resentment...
Jiang Qi, on what grounds?
......
The news spread.
Before long, Instructor Zhou strode into the training ground.
He looked sharply at Jiang Qi, carefully sensed him, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Not bad." Instructor Zhou Yong walked up to Jiang Qi. "Your Qi and blood are beginning to form, condensed and not dissipated. Your name is Jiang Qi, right? You've cultivated your Qi and blood in two months, not bad."
Jiang Qi cupped his hands and nodded: "Instructor Zhou's teaching methods are excellent."
Zhou Yong nodded slightly, then looked at the other apprentices, lingering on the two boys for a moment, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.
Among these apprentices, he valued these two the most. They were of average talent and he originally thought they would be the first to develop their Qi and blood.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Qi, who only had a slightly below-average aptitude, achieved it first.
Having talent but being unwilling to invest resources will ultimately lead to falling behind.
"From today onwards, Jiang Qi is a formal disciple of the martial arts school. You all should work hard and catch up as soon as possible," Instructor Zhou Yong announced loudly, then said to Jiang Qi, "Come with me."
Under the complex gazes of the crowd, Jiang Qi followed Coach Zhou's steps.
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After passing through a moon gate, a bright and open space suddenly appeared before me.
This is a courtyard that is slightly smaller than the front yard, but is significantly better equipped.
The ground was paved with bluestone, and the weapons racks were filled with gleaming swords, spears, and halberds. Twenty or thirty young men and women were practicing martial arts in the area.
These people all had a calm and steady aura, and their bodies had more or less fluctuations in qi and blood.
Zhang Xiao, who had previously cultivated his qi and blood, was practicing in front of a wooden dummy on one side of the field. When he saw Coach Zhou leading Jiang Qi in, he was first taken aback, and then quickly ran up.
"Jiang Qi! Congratulations!" Zhang Xiao greeted him warmly with a fist and palm salute.
Those who can come here must have cultivated their qi and blood.
Jiang Qi returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
Many others in the courtyard also stopped their cultivation and came to look.
Zhou Yong led Jiang Qi into the courtyard and waved to the crowd.
As is customary, when a new practitioner enters to refine their Qi and blood, he will explain some rules and precautions:
"Once you enter this gate, you have officially embarked on the path of martial arts. The Blood Refining Realm emphasizes tempering and accumulation."
Your Qi and blood are just beginning to develop, so you need to diligently practice the "Zhenyuan Body Strengthening Exercise" to solidify your foundation, supplemented by medicinal diet to nourish your Qi and blood.
"Yes." Jiang Qi listened attentively.
Zhou Yong added, "The Blood-Burning Realm has ten streams of Qi and blood, and also three major hurdles."
The first hurdle is when the three streams of Qi and blood move towards the fourth. This marks the beginning of the transformation of Qi and blood from outward manifestation to internal strengthening. Many people get stuck here, making no progress for years.
The people listened with varying expressions.
Those in this courtyard are mostly within the third level of Qi and Blood.
"The second stage, located in the sixth to seventh path, involves the circulation of Qi and blood, and is even more difficult than the previous stage."
The third stage, the completion of the ninth and tenth stages, requires the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, reaching a state where Qi and blood flow like mercury, ceaselessly.
"Your primary goal right now is to break through the first barrier."
The martial arts school has a rule that anyone who breaks through to the fourth level of Qi and Blood before the age of twenty-five can enter the inner courtyard and receive personal instruction from the school master.
The martial arts school will also try to secure protection positions for you from various factions in Licheng. If you manage to take on these positions, the resources and medicines you receive will be far greater than what you have now.
"Those who excel can be registered with the government and, after passing the certification of the Military Affairs Department, can become 'military personnel,' enjoying privileges such as tax exemption and exemption from official duties, and can even apply for government military positions..."