Spirit Sword Finger

The next day, at the Back Mountain of Mu Family Village.

"My skin is finally back!"

Relying on the spirit herbs she had found yesterday, she had successfully broken through to the sixth layer of Body Tempering. Strength had been tempered into her marrow, giving birth to Yuan Power.

Her skin, which had grown somewhat tough from her previous training, had finally been renewed. Nourished by Yuan Power, it had even become fairer, so tender it seemed water could be pinched from it.

Yuan Power coated her body. An extremely faint glow surfaced over Mu Zi, and then she punched out with force.

Bang!

A rock the size of a millstone instantly shattered all over the ground.

"So this is Yuan Power? It really is extraordinary."

She had rushed here impatiently to test the power of Yuan Power, and the result had left her somewhat surprised.

That punch just now, powered by Yuan Power, had actually surpassed the Tongbei Fist she had previously used with all her strength. Moreover, if Yuan Power was used to enhance martial arts, the might would be even more considerable.

When she was at the fifth layer of Body Tempering, although Mu Zi had defeated the Crimson Lion, she had done so mostly by relying on the advantage of her movement technique to circle around it. From beginning to end, she had never clashed head-on with it, because that would have put her at a disadvantage.

But now, if she faced that Crimson Lion again, Mu Zi could suppress it from the front.

With a movement of her feet, she had already appeared beside the stream. Her toes tapped lightly, and she was already standing atop the water's surface.

Before breaking through, although Mu Zi could rely on Lingbo Steps to tread across water, the water would still cover the tops of her feet. That would inevitably soak her shoes.

With the support of Yuan Power, this time she truly walked as if on flat ground. Perhaps only in this moment did Lingbo Steps live up to its name.

Gazing at her own reflection, Mu Zi fell into thought.

Above the emerald waves, a beauty stood upon the ripples, like a fairy in the water.

Unfortunately, there was no one fated to see such a beautiful scene.

Mu Zi summarized yesterday's battle. Although she had won with ease, there were still some shortcomings.

The battle had dragged on a little too long. That made Mu Zi very dissatisfied. Against this sort of thick-skinned, tough-fleshed opponent, she lacked a decisive finishing move.

Tongbei Fist was ultimately only a First Grade Martial Art, and its ceiling was very low. No matter how it was improved, its foundation was still right there.

The Tongbei Fist she had improved, combining nine echoes into one, might have already surpassed the original work's ten-echo Tongbei Fist, but it still could not touch the edge of Third Grade Martial Arts.

"It's time to learn a new martial art."

Ripples spread across the water's surface. The person standing atop it had left at some unknown time, leaving only a soft murmur behind.

Mu Zi walked along a small path inside the village estate, and an ancient, simple pavilion appeared before her eyes.

Martial Arts Pavilion.

Someone was standing guard at the entrance to the pavilion. However, the guard was not a sleepy-eyed old man, but a vigorous, tiger-like middle-aged strongman.

Seeing Mu Zi walking toward the Martial Arts Pavilion, the strongman greeted her in a booming voice.

"Yo! Whose girl is this? Pretty as can be!"

Mu Zi was somewhat helpless. "Uncle Mu Tian, stop joking around. You really do have too much free time."

She knew that this guard was a friend of her uncle, Mu Yun, and also a powerful expert at the Earth Yuan Realm Late Stage. Although he looked a little unreliable, he was actually quite dependable.

"Was Uncle Tian wrong? It's just that I don't have a son. Otherwise, I'd definitely go propose marriage to big brother Mu Yun."

Uh, she took back her evaluation from just now.

After Mu Tian finished speaking, he even raised his eyebrows at Mu Zi, making the corners of her mouth twitch slightly.

If that action appeared on the face of someone handsome like Mu Yun, it would still be pleasing to the eye. But paired with Mu Tian's face full of rough flesh, it was rather hard to praise.

Mu Zi stomped her foot in annoyance. "If you keep saying such ridiculous things, I'll have Uncle beat you up!"

Why you don't have children, don't you have any idea in your heart?

Seeing this, Mu Tian smiled faintly. "Look at that, getting anxious again!"

Seeing murderous intent begin to radiate from the young girl, Mu Tian gave a dry laugh and changed the subject. "Little Zi, you came to the Martial Arts Pavilion to choose a martial art?"

Mu Zi nodded.

Mu Tian finally turned serious. "You haven't come to the Martial Arts Pavilion before. So this time, you can choose one martial art for free. This is the martial arts catalog. There are some simple introductions inside." As he spoke, he handed over a booklet.

According to the clan rules, all official members of Mu Family Village had one chance to choose a martial art for free. Tongbei Fist and Swimming Body Step had both been taught to her by Mu Lingsha, and Mu Zi had not yet claimed this benefit.

Opening the catalog, the names of one martial art after another entered her eyes.

First Grade Martial Arts: Tongbei Fist, Falling Rock Fist, Stone Splitting Leg, Mountain Splitting Palm

Second Grade Martial Arts: Wind Splitting Claw, Eight Desolations Palm, Swimming Body Step, Iron Mountain Lean

"Why are there no Third Grade Martial Arts?" Mu Zi asked in confusion.

Mu Tian explained, "The clan's Third Grade Martial Arts did not come easily, and they are not included in the free exchange list."

Secretly curling her lips, Mu Zi was a little disappointed.

"No choice, then I'll pick one from here."

Carefully browsing the martial arts introductions, Mu Zi searched for her target. What she needed was a martial art with fierce attacks. After improving it a little, perhaps it could make up for her shortcomings.

After some searching, Mu Zi finally confirmed her target.

"This one, then."

Mu Tian followed her long, fair finger and looked over, somewhat surprised.

"Spirit Sword Finger?"

"This martial art requires Yuan Power to cultivate. It doesn't suit you. You should choose another one."

This kind of martial art would train the fingers until they were like sword blades, allowing one to use the fingers to launch attacks in battle.

However, the fingers were a relatively fragile part of the human body. Using the fingers as weapons meant that without the enhancement of Yuan Power, it would be no different from striking a stone with an egg.

Mu Tian knew that Mu Zi had only been cultivating for less than half a year. It was impossible for her to possess Yuan Power, so Spirit Sword Finger was far too useless for her.

Mu Zi shook her head. "I'll choose this."

Mu Tian frowned tightly and had just been about to persuade her again when he heard her continue, "Uncle and Older Sister can both teach me, so I'm not really lacking martial arts. This martial art is quite interesting. I want to practice it for fun. Besides, sooner or later I'll cultivate Yuan Power, and then it'll come in handy."

Mu Tian thought about it and felt that was true. This girl was not without anyone to rely on, so there was no need for her to calculate so carefully. Since she liked this martial art, he would let her have her way.

Besides, Mu Yun was already part of the clan's upper ranks, and with Mu Lingsha's talent, she would definitely have a place there in the future as well. With those two doting on her, Mu Zi did not necessarily have to fight and kill. Being a young lady of status was pretty good too.

"All right, wait here."

After thinking it through, he no longer tried to persuade her. Turning around, he walked into the pavilion, and a short while later, came out holding a yellowed manual.

Handing the manual to Mu Zi, Mu Tian reminded her, "Remember to take good care of it, and don't forget to return it."

Taking Spirit Sword Finger, Mu Zi waved her hand. "I'm leaving, Uncle Mu Tian!"

Watching the young girl leave with a bounce in her step, Mu Tian smiled and shook his head. "That girl!"

Inside her room, Mu Zi put down the booklet in her hands. With her comprehension, photographic memory was only the most basic ability.

Carefully absorbing the explanations inside the Martial Arts Manual, all kinds of details regarding Spirit Sword Finger flashed through her mind. With the support of her comprehension, it was as if there were a little person in Mu Zi's mind practicing it.

A moment later, Mu Zi opened her eyes. Light surfaced at her fingertip, its intensity far exceeding the Yuan Power coating of the sixth layer of Body Tempering.

"This martial art seems even simpler than Tongbei Fist," Mu Zi murmured.

After obtaining the martial art, she had only used a moment to master Spirit Sword Finger. That speed was much faster than when she had learned Tongbei Fist back then.

Perhaps this was because Spirit Sword Finger was somewhat special. It did not have divisions of minor achievement or major achievement. As long as it was mastered, the full might of the martial art could be brought out.

"It really is simple and crude," Mu Zi sighed.

Of course, if others knew this thought of hers, they would probably be so angry they coughed blood.

What part of it was simple? They had painstakingly trained for a very long time before grasping the trick to condensing Yuan Power.

Mu Zi sighed. "I hope the improved Spirit Sword Finger's power won't disappoint me."

After looking around and confirming there was no one nearby, Mu Zi focused her mind.

"Reincarnation Seal, open!"

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