Bone Barrier Breakthrough!
Upon hearing Master Yang's words, everyone wished they could go to the small lake right now, drain the water, force the Sturgeon Fish Demon out, and cook it on the spot.
Simply put, sturgeon is unique and offers numerous benefits.
Liang Qu was also burning with passion.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
What's the point of saving high-level dungeons? It's better to let that Sturgeon Fish Demon drop Gold Coin as soon as possible.
If I devour that demon, I might become a true Martial Master in the first half of this year, no longer just a respectful title from others.
Furthermore, the River Conservancy Office is about to arrive. It would be illegitimate and difficult for a mere Second Barrier Martial Artist to serve as the River Earl of the Subordinate Eighth Rank, making it hard for him to command his subordinates.
Even if his strength is comparable to that of Four Gates Martial Master, outsiders wouldn't think that way.
The surface of the lakes in the Jianghuai was shrouded in Water Mist brought by the drizzle.
The Black Awning Boat rested on the water, swaying gently with the waves. The bow was wet with Rain Water, revealing the clear Wooden Head grain.
Liang Qu leaped out of the water, splashing water as he caught the leaping Treasure Fish and put it into the boat. He pulled out the Azure Wolf, skillfully scaled and deboned it, and cut the fish meat into slices and put them into the pot.
Having been a fisherman for so long, his skill in killing fish is unparalleled; the entire fish-cleaning process takes less than twenty breaths.
Heavenly Water Centipede Awei sucks fish blood, his Fist sucking fish intestines from the bow of the boat.
The Fat Catfish and the Cannot Move fish opened their mouths wide, and Liang Qu casually tossed the fish bones and some of their internal organs into their mouths.
Given the two beasts' enormous size, this amount of food wouldn't even be enough to fill their teeth, but they still ate it with great relish.
Fish slices tumbled in the boiling water. Liang Qu picked up his chopsticks, scooped them into a bowl, and ate them with gusto, just like he was eating rice, once they cooled down.
After evolving from Fat Catfish and Cannot Move, Fat Catfish became more efficient at catching Treasure Fish. He no longer needed to take action himself. He would catch it and throw it into the cave, while Incapacitated Cannot Move block the entrance. The Treasure Fish would then have nowhere to hide and could only circle around inside the Stone Cave.
The Treasure Fish before us was caught yesterday and slaughtered today.
Water overflows when it is full. It has been three days since the Martial Arts School competition. After eating the Treasure Fish, it is time to break through the barrier in one go! Liang Qu returned to the boulder and sat cross-legged.
Blue light flickered at the top of the Stone Cave, which was completely silent. Fish meat in the stomach was ground into a paste, and pure blood and flesh energy continuously permeated the whole body.
Under the guidance of the "Circulating Qi Inscription," it continuously circulates, grows stronger, and is endlessly regenerated. At the moment of reaching its peak, it follows the guidance and merges into the bones of the whole body.
The body's Qi and Blood become increasingly abundant and circulate constantly, like dew that has accumulated to its limit, about to break through the tension and pour out at any moment.
Blood Qi are like Furnace, the heart pounding like a drum.
Streams of white vapor billowed from his mouth and nose, and the sealed Stone Cave seemed to be filled with a thin mist rising on an autumn morning, gradually obscuring Liang Qu's figure.
With each breath, the mist swirls in the wind, transforming into long, winding strands.
When the Blood Qi are infused into the bones for the third time, subtle changes occur rapidly throughout the entire skeleton, like a chain reaction.
At first, it was a faint warmth, which then turned into a burning, itchy sensation, as if liquid was flowing, and it became more and more obvious, leaping from a trickle into a great river! Burning! Itchy! Liang Qu's whole body turned red, and he could faintly hear the sound of ocean waves inside his body, and his body temperature rose rapidly.
He desperately wanted to tear his flesh apart and scratch it, but he forced himself to hold back.
Because it's so awesome!
It's like drinking a mouthful of scalding hot soup, burning a thin layer off your tongue and mouth, a fiery pain, yet you can still feel the unparalleled deliciousness of the soup! From your skull to your toes, every Root Bone is stretching and relaxing!
Polished by the relentless pounding of the tides, it became ever more translucent! Liang Qu's bones cracked repeatedly, and after a series of rapid pops, not only the inside of his bones but also the outside began to soften! The successive changes left Liang Qu panting heavily, his arms limp and powerless as if dislocated, and even his spine unable to support his weight, causing him to involuntarily fall backward.
The whole person seemed to be about to spread out like liquid, yet was held back into a basic shape by the stretching of the skin.
A moment later, all the bones in his body returned to normal.
Liang Qu was covered in sweat from exhaustion. He took a deep breath, supported himself on the stone platform, and stood up gently, as if he hadn't exerted any effort.
My body felt both heavy and light.
Becoming heavier means the overall mass increases, while becoming lighter means that the strength is further enhanced, making walking more agile.
The entire skeleton is more like cast bronze and iron, and when rubbed vigorously, it seems to spark. With every move, one can release power more freely.
It's done!
Liang Qu clenched his Fist, his expression excited.
The skeleton is the most important basic supporting structure of the human body. Improving the basic structure will result in a great leap in overall performance!
This is especially true when the tiger bone is used for enhancement.
Muscles don't need to worry about whether the bones can withstand the force they release, thus significantly raising the strength threshold.
Just like a chip that doesn't need to worry about heat dissipation, it can get several times the power!
I'll be reporting to the River Conservancy Office in a couple of days. I feel a bit more confident now. Although I'm still not quite there yet, at least I'm not Second Barrier shabby as Erguan.
The first, second, and third ranks can be considered the center of power, and ordinary people will never see them in their entire lives.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth are people who touch the circle of people outside, and to a certain extent, they can live without the worldly concerns.
Ranks seven, eight, and nine are considered basic management levels, especially rank seven, which is the ceiling that individuals can reach through their own efforts without any backing or connections.
The ranks of Principal Seventh Rank county magistrate, Principal Eighth Rank county assistant, Principal Ninth Rank Record Keeper are the areas where most people work.
Even at the Subordinate Eighth Rank, it's not something a first or second-level Martial Artist can handle; it generally requires four levels, and if you add a senior level, you need to be Galloping Horse Martial Master.
Liang Qu was not even twenty years old when he rose from a fisherman to Subordinate Eighth Rank, which was already quite an achievement. When Ping Yang County was compiling its local gazetteer, they would send someone to record it and write about this young hero in great detail!
Now that you've broken through the barrier, you should tell your Master that he wants to eat fish.
Liang Qu stood at the bow of the boat, his clothes fluttering in the wind. He manipulated the water flow to propel the Black Awning Boat forward quickly, treating the five-meter-long boat as a giant surfboard.
With Liang Qu's stamina, he didn't even need oars to row; he could simply navigate the water, which was much faster than normal rowing.
As they approached the wharf, they could vaguely see fishing boats appearing and disappearing. Liang Qu picked up a long oar and pretended to row, then went to the wharf, tied the boat rope, and looked around, feeling a surge of pride.
Ping Yang Town originally had only one wharf, but now one wharf is not enough. Not only is the original one being expanded, but three more are planned to be built next to it, making the area much larger and allowing large merchant ships to dock.
Various tea shops were set up around the wharf, and they were filled with boatmen.
As Liang Qu walked down the street, he saw many novel things he had never seen before, including stalls selling cat food and wigs, making the street seem increasingly crowded.
Many large shops, restaurants, and security escort agencies rushed to the area upon hearing the news, opening branches and building ever taller buildings.
No one gets up early for nothing. This group of people arrived even faster than the imperial officials. In particular, knowing that Ping Yang County had the potential to become a prefecture, they rushed over to invest early. Land prices increased several times over. Many residents were tempted by this and sold their houses. After making a fortune, they moved to nearby small towns.
"It's getting more and more prosperous."
After crossing the street, Liang Qu informed Hu Qi and Xiang ChangSong, then returned to his room to change into his new gear, carrying Fubo on his shoulder and Azure Wolf at his waist.
"Junior brother has broken through again."
Liang Qu had just broken through the realm, and his energy and blood had not yet completely converged. Hu Qi felt that he still didn't understand, and he felt sad.
Liang Qu's advancement speed is really fast. I estimate that when he breaks through to the Galloping Horse level, his junior brother will need to undergo a blood transfusion.
Compared to Hu Qi, Xiang ChangSong an even greater sense of urgency. It seemed that it was uncertain whether he or Xiao Jiu would reach the Galloping Horse Realm first.