PDLP Chapter 16 Qi
Chapter 16 Qi
The next day at 5:00 AM.
Tian Youliang continued to teach Fan Zhou and Liu Ergou swordsmanship.
Of the nine sword techniques, Fan and Zhou have already learned the eighth one, "Lone Goose Reflecting its Shadow".
He's here today to teach them the final move, "Thousands of Mountains in the Evening Snow".
However, Tian Youliang soon realized that something was wrong.
How come these two boys have become so agile and powerful, wielding their wooden swords with such speed and agility?
Fan Zhou, in particular, was completely different from yesterday, judging from his movements and breathing!
"Could it be... that he's finally figured it out?"
Tian Youliang was pleasantly surprised, not expecting him to have some talent in swordsmanship, and decided to praise him later.
But after Fan Zhou finished practicing his swordsmanship, he told him about the huge changes in his body's vital energy that occurred after he ate the golden chicken the day before.
Although Liu Ergou also ate a bowl, his energy only improved, and he did not become burning hot like Liu Ergou.
Tian Youliang was speechless after hearing this. He had thought the boy had finally figured things out, but it turned out he had just stumbled upon a stroke of luck.
Well, at least we still have some luck, right?
"Teacher Tian, do you know what kind of creature that golden rooster is?"
Tian Youliang rolled his eyes. "I'm not a chicken farmer, how would I know about chicken breeds?"
He thought for a moment and then said, "However, judging from your situation, you are most likely a different species that has awakened its bloodline, so it's normal for it to have some special effects."
Fan Zhou then asked, "What are the changes in the essence within my body? Will it hinder my future cultivation?"
Tian Youliang pointed at him and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you've gotten a great deal this time."
He reached out and placed his hand on Fan Zhou's chest, sensing it with his inner energy, and immediately understood the situation.
"Teacher Tian, what did you figure out?" Fan Zhou asked.
Tian Youliang nodded and said, "Judging from the changes in your essence and energy, you have cultivated 'heat energy'."
Fan Zhou asked in confusion, "What is hot air?"
"Heat is a change in internal energy."
Tian Youliang stroked his beard and explained:
"The essence and energy in the human body originally have no special characteristics, but for people who have practiced cultivation techniques, the essence and energy in their bodies will undergo various changes in their energy mechanism."
"For example, a person who has practiced the Iron Armor Technique will have his internal energy become hardened, and swords and knives cannot harm him. This is what it means to have cultivated 'hard energy'."
"Those who cultivate the 'Frosty Strength' will have their internal energy become cold and icy, and it can even frost when it hits a person. This is the 'cold energy'."
"The transformation of Qi is of paramount importance in cultivation, and you will encounter it later."
At this point, Tian Youliang pointed at Fan Zhou and said:
"Your vital energy is now burning hot, which is a sign that you have cultivated 'heat energy'."
Fan Zhou understood; simply put, it was a kind of attribute bonus.
Originally, everyone was blank, but someone cultivated internal energy techniques and gained an attribute, such as hardness, softness, coldness, heat, etc.
"Then why not teach everyone internal energy cultivation techniques from the beginning?"
Fan Zhou asked curiously, "Wouldn't that make us stronger?"
"Of course I taught it. The Nine Styles Sword is also a martial art, just an external one."
Tian Youliang snorted coldly, "Besides, is having a strong aura always a good thing?"
"Your internal energy is not in balance. When this heat is generated, your whole body must feel like it's on fire, which must be very uncomfortable, right?"
"Master Tian, how did you know?" Fan Zhou was taken aback. "I almost thought I had gone mad with my cultivation at the time."
"Of course I know! You were just lucky; that golden rooster itself has nourishing properties, which is why you didn't burn up from the heat!"
Tian Youliang, with a serious expression, instructed:
"Don't eat things you've never seen before! There are countless poisonous creatures in Fujian. If you're this reckless, you might just kill yourself one day!"
Fan Zhou dejectedly replied, "I understand, Teacher Tian."
Tian Youliang waved his hand, "Good that you remember, go ahead and get busy."
"This disciple takes his leave."
Fan Zhou took his leave with Liu Ergou, but after taking a few steps, he suddenly remembered something and turned back to...
"Master Tian, can the Nine Styles of Sword also be cultivated to generate a certain kind of energy?"
Tian Youliang glanced at him and said calmly:
"Mastering the Nine Sword Techniques to perfection will allow you to cultivate 'Sword Qi,' but this requires a high level of talent, so don't even think about it for now."
"Sword energy!" Fan Zhou's heart skipped a beat.
The Heavenly Craft Furnace also demonstrates this: when the Nine Styles Sword is practiced to perfection, it can generate sword energy!
The same applies to the Ten Styles Sword that is currently being forged!
"I just don't know if the Ten Styles of the Sword will be forged so that I can continue to practice it diligently, or will I be able to directly master it?" Fan Zhou pondered, looking down.
Tian Youliang thought he was still obsessed with internal energy cultivation techniques:
"Once you break through to the third level of embryonic breathing, I will teach you an internal energy cultivation technique."
Fan Zhou was immediately overjoyed. "Thank you, Master Tian!"
Liu Ergou wasn't stupid; he quickly added, "Master Tian, I want to learn too!"
"understood."
With a flick of his sleeve, Tian Youliang flew away, riding the handkerchief talisman.
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A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and November arrived, with the weather noticeably cooler.
During this period, Fan Zhou ate the two blood chickens he had captured earlier, which reduced his essence and blood reserve time by three days.
The Ten Styles of the Sword are already in the furnace!
[Forging materials: A wooden sword, ten days' worth of stored essence blood.]
[Estimated forging time: 30 days (starting after forging materials are stockpiled).]
"In ten more days, the forging of the Ten-Form Sword can begin."
"It will only take a little over a month; we'll see results soon!"
Fan Zhou's anticipation grew stronger.
He turned his attention back to the conversation among the many servant disciples around him.
They were all talking about this month's salary.
Because today is payday, everyone gathered in the square.
This is a good thing about Jianlu: they pay wages at the beginning of the month and never delay.
"Master Tian reported my cultivation level as the first stage of Fetal Breathing. This month, I'll not only receive three Nourishing Essence Pills, but also a Spirit Sand."
A smile appeared on Fan Zhou's face. Spiritual sand was the currency of the cultivation world, worth the equivalent of three Nourishing Essence Pills.
In other words, his wages doubled.
Suddenly, the noisy and laughing group fell silent.
Fan Zhou looked up and saw that it was Qin Zhiyuan.
"Before we knew it, a month had passed. Thanks to everyone's hard work last month, the construction of Langdang Mountain Market made great strides. This is all thanks to everyone..."
Qin Zhiyuan first delivered a series of standard speeches, then outlined the work goals for November, and finally commended the team that had exceeded its targets for the previous month.
Fan Zhou and his team were among them.
To be precise, it was a six-person team led by Han Jiangyue and Zhang Kai.
This made Han Jiangyue very proud.
Zhang Kai glanced at the four men in Lao Sun's group with utter disdain:
"You should all be ashamed!"
Old Sun turned his face away, too lazy to pay him any attention.
Fan Zhou and Liu Ergou didn't react at all.
As for the other person, he was a seasoned veteran and didn't feel anything.
Soon, Qin Zhiyuan had the two stewards distribute wages to everyone, and the people lined up in two rows to receive them.
When Fan Zhou finished receiving his wages and was about to go to work with everyone else, Zhang Kai quietly crept up to him, revealing a kind smile:
"Brother Fan, you're so young, how can you expect to amount to anything by following that old man around?"
"Come work for us. As long as you're willing to work hard, I won't treat you badly."
Fan Zhou looked at Zhang Kai in surprise. This guy was still mocking him and Liu Ergou last month. How come he suddenly changed his tune today?
Of course, Fan Zhou had absolutely no interest in his suggestions:
"My strength is too weak; I'll only be a burden to Senior Brother Zhang. I'd better give up."
With his smile unchanged, Zhang Kai continued to persuade him:
"Brother Fan, you're being too polite. Everyone has to cultivate step by step to get where they are. How can you say I'm holding you back? Besides, we're all fellow disciples, so we should help each other out."
"Brother Fan, please reconsider. What if Master Qin finds out you're just hanging around with Old Sun like this?"
"When the time comes and they're punished, the entire team will have to suffer."
Zhang Kai continued to earnestly advise Fan Zhou, appearing as if he were doing it all for Fan Zhou's own good.
But no matter what Fan Zhou said, he shook his head and refused.
"Brother Fan, if you're going to be so stubborn, then if we don't finish our task this month, it will all be your responsibility!"
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Zhang Kai left a warning and then departed.
Fan Zhou frowned as he watched his retreating figure.