Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist

Chapter 47: Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist

After half a day of breathing cultivation and a simple lunch, Lin Mo finally recovered from the shock of his Destiny upgrade.

"My cultivation speed has increased by fifty percent, and with these Precious Medicines and elixirs, I should be able to break through to Second Level Entry in less than half a month..."

Lin Mo pondered carefully, "Just upgrading [Dharma Eye] and [Bee Waist Ape Back] to the Azure Destiny alone will bring huge improvements. I still have [White Ape Momentum] left..."

The Destiny of [White Ape Momentum] was somewhat ambiguous. From his experience, it mostly granted the subtle grace of apes and monkeys, enhancing the sharpness of his attacks.

It was primarily used to boost his combat power, acting as a supportive effect.

"Following this development, if [White Ape Momentum] is upgraded to the Azure Destiny, it should also directly enhance my combat power. However, [Dharma Eye] was just upgraded, and it will take at least a week for another upgrade..."

Lin Mo's heart burned with eagerness, but considering the foundation of his cultivation, he was not in a hurry.

"Since I've experienced the boost [Dharma Eye] gives to cultivation breathing techniques, I wonder what kind of boost it will provide when learning and practicing martial arts techniques?"

He had mastered the Gate of Opening and the Great Jade Ape Breathing Technique. The only remaining technique was the one called Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist.

"Although I've become proficient in the White Ape Eight Section Fist, it's still only a Human-grade Low-tier technique. It's usable for the First Level, but it might be insufficient for the Second Level."

Lin Mo had also analyzed the differences between these two fist techniques. The White Ape Eight Section Fist was an assassination-focused technique that balanced flexibility, while the Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist, while offensive, also provided ample room for retreat.

The technique incorporated the essence of flowing water and the feeling of using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds. It was a technique that allowed for both offense and defense.

Human-grade High-tier techniques had a higher entry difficulty. With the aid of Precious Medicines, it was easier to get started. Lin Mo first went to Guo's Pharmacy to find a Precious Medicine called 'Crimson Sun Melting Snow Grass'.

Its leaves resembled flames, and the veins within the leaves seemed to flow with radiance. It grew in extremely cold regions and was preserved in a jade box.

The entire Guo's Pharmacy only had three stalks of it, which were their inventory from the past few decades.

However, the price was exorbitant. Lin Mo spent two thousand taels to purchase a ten-year-old stalk. This was only possible because the steward of the Guo Family remembered his kindness in saving one of their retainers during the Water Ghost incident.

"According to the technique manual, this herb, used as an auxiliary, will allow me to gain entry within five days. However, I'll need someone to lend me a hand during this period."

Lin Mo returned to his small courtyard, intending to ask Senior Brother Xu for help. But to his surprise, the guy had disappeared to Prefecture City again at some point. He heard that he went to catch up with Master Yang's other Personal Disciples.

Technically, they were his senior brothers, though he had never met them.

After Master Yang took him as a Personal Disciple, they had exchanged letters. They mentioned that they would prepare a gift for him when he visited Prefecture City for a competition.

He didn't know what the gift would be, but judging by their letters, these senior brothers seemed to be quite decent people.

Unable to find Xu Changfeng, after much thought, he finally arrived at a small courtyard west of Changhe County and knocked on the door, calling out loudly, "Is Brother Zhu there?"

He didn't know many people, and he needed someone with some rapport. After some consideration, besides Xu Changfeng, it seemed to be only Zhu Hao.

He and Zhu Hao had a life-and-death bond, having gone through it twice.

Zhu Hao opened the door, looking energetic and excited. "Brother Lin, what brings you to my humble abode? Come in, come in quickly."

Zhu Hao was both surprised and delighted. He was happy that Lin Mo, now successful, hadn't forgotten him, his brother.

Lin Mo, being a guest, naturally brought some gifts, mostly elixirs that nourished Blood Essence, each costing around a hundred taels.

This generous gesture made Zhu Hao repeatedly wave his hands, smiling so widely his mouth couldn't close.

"Brother Lin, you're too kind..."

Lin Mo smiled as he observed. Sensing something, he asked, "Brother Zhu, have you broken through to the Second Level?"

"Heh, your eyes are as sharp as ever! A few days ago, I had an epiphany and broke through the Blood Essence bottleneck in one go!"

"That's perfect. Brother Zhu, could you spar with me? I'm looking to learn a new fist technique..."

Lin Mo and Zhu Hao discussed it, and Zhu Hao agreed almost without hesitation.

He hadn't even fully repaid Lin Mo for saving his life, so a small matter like sparring was nothing.

Thinking of this, Zhu Hao chuckled, "Brother Lin, I was just looking for someone to spar with after breaking through to the Second Level. Don't blame me if I go easy on you."

Zhu Hao was laughing heartily, and Lin Mo was happy with that. After all, happiness was important when practicing martial arts!

Lin Mo invited him to the small courtyard where he lived. The training ground there was spacious enough for both of them. Lin Mo first brewed the Precious Medicine and applied it all over his body before stepping onto the training ground.

"Brother Zhu, you first!" Lin Mo said politely.

Zhu Hao grinned, adopting the stance of the Entangling Ape Fist with a deep crouch. Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, he infused his Blood Essence and launched the first attack.

His long arms, like an ape's, shot out, his five fingers breaking through the wind and heading straight for Lin Mo's chest. The Blood Essence infusion of the Second Level Entry on this arm was powerful and imposing.

Although Zhu Hao had been playful earlier, he knew that Lin Mo was a genius capable of fighting and killing two martial artists at the Second Level Entry simultaneously. There was no need for him to hold back.

However, he was secretly competing, wanting to test if Lin Mo's mettle was truly as strong as rumored!

"Brother Zhu's moves are becoming more fierce and powerful!"

Lin Mo exclaimed, facing the gust of wind that pressed against him, making his clothes flutter. He didn't evade.

He had applied the Precious Medicine all over his body earlier, and he was feeling waves of heat and cold. He wanted to use this opportunity to experience the interplay of heat and cold and the subtle forces.

His body turned like flowing water. He attempted to stick to Zhu Hao's wrist with his left hand, but Zhu Hao was equally prepared. The force of the Entangling Ape Fist suddenly surged like a tide.

Zhu Hao's shoulder trembled slightly. With the infusion of Blood Essence, the second layer of force was transmitted along his arm. For a moment, Lin Mo's palm went numb.

He was forced back three steps by this single strike.

Lin Mo's eyes grew brighter. He didn't rely on his [dharma eye] but instead felt it deeply, his interest piqued.

"Brother Zhu, your Entangling Ape Fist is truly masterful," Lin Mo praised.

"Brother Lin, you must be careful. The truly powerful moves are still to come."

"Bring it on!" Lin Mo shouted. Zhu Hao let out a long laugh and brought his arms down in a cross-chop, like a giant axe splitting a mountain.

As he spread his body, he resembled a mountain, then a giant bear, his formidable momentum pressing down.

Lin Mo kept the secrets of the 'Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist' in mind, recalling the mantra within the technique: 'Flowing water doesn't contend; ten thousand tons of force naturally dissipate.'

He actually allowed Zhu Hao to unleash the full force of his mountain-splitting strike. He once again tried to use his palms to guide the transfer of Zhu Hao's momentum, his palms lightly brushing and pressing against Zhu Hao's elbow joint.

Zhu Hao was initially delighted, wanting to use this move to showcase his skill. However, as his strength clearly grazed Lin Mo, he suddenly felt all his power completely nullified.

The strike landed on the ground, almost grazing Lin Mo's sleeve, cracking the compacted yellow earth as if it were brick.

When Zhu Hao stood up, his expression was still bewildered. He scratched his head, confused, "Brother Lin, what was that?"

"A new technique I learned, the Jade Shattering Flowing Water Fist."