Practicing Strength to Infuse Marrow

In addition to the acupoint and meridian charts.

On the upper left corner of the silver paper, several lines of small text were also written. The first line of small text stated the name of this secret manual— "Marrow Cleansing Scripture."

"Back then, when your Martial Ancestor departed, he did so with the resolve to die. After giving me this memorial tablet, he said to only open it after I broke through to the Qi Sensing Realm..."

"I never imagined that my aptitude was so dull. Even in my later years, I haven't broken through."

Martial Graduate Dan held the memorial tablet, folded in half, his face filled with a sigh.

If he hadn't taken Wei Tu, a genius of the Martial Way, as his disciple in this life, he probably would never have opened this memorial tablet and taken out the secret manual stored inside.

"After you put away this 'Marrow Cleansing Scripture,' remember not to show it to others easily," Martial Graduate Dan said as he took out the silver paper from the memorial tablet and handed it to Wei Tu.

"This disciple understands," Wei Tu nodded heavily.

The fist manual for "Tiger Crane Double Form Fist" was considered a rare martial master's ultimate skill in Qingshan County, and even in Qing Feng Prefecture.

At this moment, the "Marrow Cleansing Scripture" that Martial Graduate Dan gave him to improve his internal energy cultivation could directly lead to the Innate Realm Martial Master realm... Without a doubt, it must be exceptionally precious.

If it were leaked...

Not only would he become a target, but the Dan Residence would also suffer.

"But Master, aren't you planning to read the contents of this secret manual?" Wei Tu asked, slightly surprised.

With the secret manual right in front of him, Martial Graduate Dan showed no desire to copy or read it, which was truly hard to understand.

"Without cultivating internal energy, reading this 'Marrow Cleansing Scripture' would only bring unnecessary trouble."

Martial Graduate Dan shook his head.

Externally cultivating the marrow to the bone and nurturing a breath of Innate Qi would allow one to enter the Innate Realm Martial Master realm.

However, the prerequisite for all of this was to enter the Qi Sensing Realm through external cultivation methods.

Without internal energy, how could one cultivate the bone marrow within a martial artist's body, which was invisible and intangible?

It would be useless for him to look.

Hearing this.

Wei Tu no longer tried to persuade him. He pondered for a moment, made up his mind, cupped his fists, and said, "If anyone in the Dan Family cultivates the Martial Way and enters the Qi Sensing Realm in the future, this disciple will definitely pass on this 'Marrow Cleansing Scripture' to the Dan Family, just as Master has done today... I will not hide it privately!"

The master's kindness was as immense as a mountain.

Masters like Martial Graduate Dan, who were so open with their knowledge, were rare in the world.

In all walks of life, there were plenty of masters who treated their inner-circle disciples like servants and only passed on their ultimate skills in their old age...

Of course.

These masters had their own considerations.

But it was precisely because of this that Martial Graduate Dan's actions were so precious.

Wei Tu knew that if Martial Graduate Dan truly wanted to "make things difficult" for him in this regard, there were many ways.

For example, he could have made him swear an oath or write a letter promising to look after the descendants of the Dan Family for a certain number of years.

These were all feasible actions.

If he violated them, he would no longer be able to get by in the local area or in official circles.

"There's no need to force this," Martial Graduate Dan said with a smile, shaking his head. "When your Martial Ancestor passed this secret manual to me back then, he didn't ask me for anything. How could I be demanding of you... It's enough that you have this intention."

Although he said this, his heart felt otherwise.

If not for the fact that Wei Tu had treated him like a father for the past two years, visiting and showing filial piety from time to time, and that his relationship with his son, Dan Yangong, was also quite good, he wouldn't have easily passed the "Marrow Cleansing Scripture" to Wei Tu today...

Before, he had asked Wei Tu to state his position on Dan Yi Wu's matter because he hadn't spent much time with Wei Tu and didn't understand his character.

Time reveals a person's heart.

Two years.

It was enough to see a person clearly.

After carefully tucking the "Marrow Cleansing Scripture" inside his clothes, Wei Tu helped Martial Graduate Dan walk back to the living room. The two chatted about some trivial matters in the living room.

"A few days ago, Yangong sent a letter saying that the new concubine he took in is about to give birth."

"That girl has a pointed belly and loves sour food. She's probably carrying a boy."

Martial Graduate Dan said with a smile.

His son, Dan Yangong, having offspring had resolved one of his worries.

— A grandson, no matter how dear, is not as dear as a legitimate grandson.

"Congratulations to Master on the addition to your family. I'll have Xinghua prepare a gift and head to the prefectural city to congratulate Brother Yangong another day."

Wei Tu replied.

"I heard from a friend at the county yamen that you forged some fine armor a few days ago. Did something major happen?"

After a few rounds of casual conversation, Martial Graduate Dan steered the topic here.

He glanced at Wei Tu's expression, roughly understanding the situation. After a moment of thought, he said, "Military matters are sensitive, you don't need to tell me. When you leave later, take those heavy bows from the residence with you."

"Also, take my Golden Back Mountain Chopping Saber."

"It won't do to have fine armor without suitable weapons."

Good weapons.

Each one was worth a fortune.

His Golden Back Mountain Chopping Saber alone couldn't be crafted for less than a hundred taels of silver.

Martial Graduate Dan guessed that Wei Tu had probably spent all his savings to forge that set of fine armor.

"Thank you, Master."

Wei Tu sighed inwardly, thanking Martial Master Dan again.

— He felt as though he could never repay the debt of gratitude he owed his Master in this lifetime.

Afternoon.

When leaving the Dan Residence.

Compared to his light departure, Wei Tu now had a Golden Back Saber at his waist and three bows of varying lengths on his back.

These three bows were a Stationary Archery Bow, a Mounted Archery Bow, and a five-stone heavy bow for long-range sniping.

Wei Tu could acquire the first two bows with some effort, but the last one would be more difficult.

The greater the draw weight of a heavy bow, the more precious and rare it was.

Wei Tu estimated that this five-stone heavy bow could be exchanged for two warhorses like the Green Dappled Horse.

Returning to his home in the county town.

Wei Tu tore off two feet of patterned cloth, smeared it with lard, and then carefully wrapped the three bows and the Golden Back Saber, storing them in his wardrobe for safekeeping.

After completing all this.

Only then did Wei Tu have the leisure to look at the secret manual page left by his Martial Ancestor, Golden Saber Hero Shi Ming.

"This Marrow Cleansing Scripture feels like one of those legendary martial arts manuals..."

"Breathing and Nascent Qi, refining essence into qi, refining strength into marrow..."

After reading the Marrow Cleansing Scripture, Wei Tu sighed inwardly.

The Marrow Cleansing Scripture in his possession was divided into three parts: the "Breathing and Nascent Qi Chapter," the "Essence Refining Chapter," and the "Marrow Infusion Chapter."

The Breathing and Nascent Qi Chapter and the Essence Refining Chapter were the foundation of the Marrow Cleansing Scripture, similar to True Internal Martial Arts Techniques, used to accumulate internal energy within the body.

The final Marrow Infusion Chapter was the essence of the Marrow Cleansing Scripture, which refined strength into marrow through internal energy, thereby cultivating a breath of "Innate Qi" to reach the Innate Realm.

"I wonder how long it will take me to reach the Innate Realm by cultivating this technique."

Wei Tu mused inwardly and began to practice the breathing and nascent qi cultivation method of the Marrow Cleansing Scripture.

Time slowly passed...

From afternoon until the dead of night.

Wei Tu's internal energy finally began to circulate along the meridian routes described in the "Breathing and Nascent Qi Chapter."

Again and again.

Under Wei Tu's "inner vision," the initial wisp of internal energy gradually grew into a second, then a third, and more and more.

At this moment, Wei Tu saw another line of text slowly emerge from his Golden Purple Destiny.

[Marrow Cleansing Scripture (1/100): Fifteen practices a day, completion in thirty years.]