Fist Intent (Seeking Recommendations)

Holding the Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll, Fang Xi began to try and absorb its essence, supplementing it into his own Primordial Chaos True Skill.

"Hmm... refining the Spinal Dragon, piercing directly into the Mud Pill Palace, reaching the realm of subtlety..."

Seeing the description related to the second step of a Martial Master, Fang Xi pondered with concentration: "Realm of subtlety? Mud Pill Palace?... So after breaking through the Mud Pill Palace in the second step of a Martial Master, one can also finely control the entire body and perform internal visualization? Isn't that the same effect as my Spiritual Awareness?"

"Therefore, this realm is one I can say I've already reached... So this second step is like nothing to me?"

"Cultivation truly surpasses the martial path by a lot... In this way, as long as I condense my Fist Intent, I can quickly advance to a second-step Martial Master..."

"As for the third step of a Martial Master, steel bones and iron muscles, buying some auxiliary bone-refining Pill Medicine should also allow me to quickly get through it..."

"So, what's lacking is the fusion of spirit and energy in the fourth step?"

Utilizing the resources of another world to rapidly break through martial arts realms was also Fang Xi's experience.

At this moment, he focused his attention on the Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll, specifically the content concerning the first step of a Martial Master.

"Fist Intent, profound and mysterious... Generally speaking, it represents a certain peak of the martial path. If someone from the Huang Family were to study the Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll, as long as they master the secret techniques within and practice continuously, they would gain some insight..."

"My Primordial Chaos True Skill is merely nascent, and has not yet produced corresponding secret techniques... Therefore, as long as I create a secret technique unique to Primordial Chaos True Skill, I will most likely comprehend Fist Intent... This is the benefit of independently creating a martial art!"

With this thought, Fang Xi put down the secret scroll and took out a jade bottle from his Storage Bag.

After removing the stopper, he poured out a Qi and Blood Pill and popped it into his mouth.

"If the realms of Warrior, Martial Master, etc., are like building a structure, then the inherent quality of the martial artist is the foundation, the base... The stronger the foundation, the greater the achievement!"

"Some martial artists with exceptional talent can even defeat Martial Masters across realms! This is due to their own physical qualities being too formidable..."

"Therefore, replenishing Qi and Blood is also very important."

After swallowing the Qi and Blood Pill and feeling the medicinal effects spread, Fang Xi walked out of the room and into the courtyard, beginning to practice his martial arts.

It was rather amusing, in retrospect.

He had initially killed the second young lady of the Huang Family and was hunted throughout the city.

But after killing Huang Yuanwu and heavily injuring the Huang Family, although the wanted posters were still up, the frequency of city-wide searches had decreased to almost nothing.

Even when he casually chose an abandoned house, no one bothered him.

Clearly... those who had something to lose were afraid of provoking this madman who had nothing to lose!

"Taking this opportunity, I'll continue practicing!"

Fang Xi immersed himself in refining Primordial Chaos True Skill.

For him, this was the primary objective.

As for the White Cloud Martial Arts School and others, they were all insignificant trivialities...

"Primordial Chaos... Primordial Chaos..."

In the courtyard, Fang Xi, wearing only close-fitting shorts, casually swung his fists and kicked.

Each move he made looked incredibly casual, like a farmer's basic training.

But if a Martial Master were present, they would feel that each move seemed to contain supreme philosophy, leaving one with endless aftertaste.

"Secret techniques are the crystallized peak that naturally arises after martial arts reach a state of extreme proficiency!"

"My Primordial Chaos True Skill draws from a hundred schools, and they are not well-coordinated with each other, which is why I've been unable to create a secret technique... but it's okay."

With the aid of the Qi and Blood Pill, Fang Xi's physique strengthened once more.

And at this moment, the secret technique that had been difficult to create finally showed signs of progress!

While circulating his energy, he grasped a flash of inspiration and began to execute scattered moves.

"Failed..."

"Not like this..."

"The True Energy circulation is wrong..."

"That move still needs adjustment..."

Sun sets and moon rises, moon sets and sun rises again, time passed by unknowingly.

Fang Xi, like a stone sculptor, continuously chiseled away at the giant boulder of Primordial Chaos True Skill, allowing the hidden jade within to gradually reveal itself to the world.

Finally...

As the morning glow first fell upon Fang Xi, his eyes suddenly flashed. He raised his right arm, fingers together, forming a palm, and slowly pressed forward:

"Secret Technique -- Primordial Chaos Limitless!"

Bang!

Terrifying True Energy erupted, pulverizing a small hill in front of him into dust.

Whoosh!

Amidst the sky full of shattered stones, Fang Xi stood firm on the ground, the rising sun behind him: "Like the rising sun, like the beginning of the primordial! This is my Fist Intent!"

After figuring out the secret technique for Primordial Chaos True Skill, Fang Xi naturally comprehended Fist Intent and took a step forward, becoming a first-step Martial Master!

Not only that!

His True Energy permeated his spine, making this great dragon swim flexibly and control his entire body. Then, it easily traveled upwards along the Ren and Du meridians, breaking through the Mud Pill Palace at the Heavenly Spirit!

"The second step of a Martial Master, the Realm of Subtlety. I've already mastered this realm long ago, so this step won't be an obstacle."

Fang Xi took two steps on the path to becoming a Grandmaster in an instant!

"As for the third step, Iron Bones and Steel Muscles, it requires Subtlety as a foundation. Every day, True Energy is used to temper the bones and major sinews, transforming them into incredibly tough structures... it's a painstaking process."

"Although Da Liang rarely has spiritual medicines that can accelerate this process, there are still quite a few Pill Medicines in the cultivation world that aid in refining bones and sinews..."

"As for the final step, the integration of spirit and energy... it's a form of enlightenment, the most troublesome."

Fang Xi had no further doubts about his path.

As long as he completed these four steps, he could break through and become a Martial Dao Grandmaster, a True Gang Martial Saint!

Even in the Green Bamboo Mountain Market, a Body Refining cultivator at the third level was considered a significant figure.

The Southern Barrens Cultivation World.

Fang Xi, having transmigrated, immediately checked his protective talisman.

Seeing that the talisman was still functioning and that there were no signs of tampering with the other small mechanisms, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"As expected... Situ Qingqing's target wasn't me, but most likely Chen Ping!"

"But how did this Chen Ping attract the attention of the Situ Family?"

"Never mind, it has nothing to do with me."

"On the other hand, causing trouble in Sanyuan City and then running away, that was quite thrilling!"

After breaking through to the second step of a Martial Master in Da Liang this time, he followed the intelligence obtained from the Monster Hunter Tower to hunt a tiger Demon Beast nearby. He planned to sell it for Spirit Stones in the Southern Barrens and purchase Pill Medicines that aided in cultivating bones and sinews.

This type of Pill Medicine was rather niche, mostly prepared for Body Refining cultivators, and was quite expensive.

In Fang Xi's heart, he actually had another plan.

Hunting Demon Beasts alone in Da Liang was too slow.

Perhaps... he should compete with the Monster Hunter Tower, or even directly annex their forces!

This way, he could enter the area Fang Xi was most adept at – throwing money around!

In Da Liang, he would acquire Demon Beasts with gold and silver, then sell them in Green Bamboo Mountain. Most of the Spirit Stones obtained would be used by him, while a small portion would be used to collect gold and silver, transport it to Da Liang, forming a virtuous cycle!

"What a pity... Although the Monster Hunter Association claims to be independent, ninety percent of the time, it's backed by the government, and there are likely Grandmasters involved... I can make a surprise attack and leave, but I can't always be present..."

With a hint of regret, Fang Xi arrived at the Green Bamboo Mountain Market.

This time, he changed into a purple robe. Beneath the mask, his appearance had been sculpted by True Energy, pulling sinews and lengthening bones, creating the image of a young gentleman.

A gentle breeze blew, carrying a hint of chill.

The ordinary grass and trees on the edge of the marketplace had already begun to turn somewhat yellow.

"Unknowingly, it's already late autumn... I'm also almost eighteen years old..."

Fang Xi caught a falling leaf and suddenly felt a sense of melancholy.

But considering his current situation, he was far from being able to stop and relax.

He chuckled lightly, crushed the withered leaf in his hand, and fully entered the formation.

Pill Cauldron Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist, are you looking to purchase Pill Medicines that aid in strengthening bones and sinews?"

Zhuo Luting was as graceful as ever, her every smile and glance carrying a gentle demeanor.

After hearing Fang Xi's request, she pondered for a moment and introduced, "Our pavilion has the 'Jade Bone Pill,' which is a top-grade first-tier item and has the best effect on strengthening bones... As for the major sinews? You can use the 'Tiger Leopard Tendon Strengthening Paste.' Apply it to the major sinews you wish to cultivate, and it will make them both firm and flexible..."

"Excellent, excellent..."

Fang Xi asked in a deep voice, "I just wonder... what is the selling price?"

In his heart, he was already prepared to spend a fortune.

As expected, Zhuo Luting said with a smile, "The Jade Bone Pill is thirty Spirit Stones per bottle, and the Tiger Leopard Tendon Strengthening Paste is twenty Spirit Stones per box. Fellow Daoist can purchase one of each to try first..."

"They're actually so expensive."

Fang Xi put on a troubled expression.

"Not expensive, not expensive. You must know that the Jade Bone Pill is an auxiliary item that Body Refining cultivators at the third level occasionally use... As for the Tiger Leopard Tendon Strengthening Paste, its raw materials are difficult to find, requiring precious materials from first-tier tiger Demon Beasts and leopard Demon Beasts." Although Zhuo Luting smiled gently, she was resolute in not offering any discounts.

This made Fang Xi secretly roll his eyes. "I only have a few Spirit Stones here..."

Just as Zhuo Luting's expression turned cold, Fang Xi added, "Do you accept materials for partial payment?"

"This... our pavilion generally does not accept materials, unless they are spiritual herbs." Zhuo Luting thought for a moment before replying.

"Demon Beast materials?" Fang Xi took out a tiger bone from his Storage Bag. He had personally heard Zhuo Luting say that some pastes required Demon Beast materials, so she couldn't possibly deny it, right?

"Demon Tiger?"

Zhuo Luting took out a small mirror, which Fang Xi found somewhat familiar, and shone it at the Demon Tiger.

Hummm!

Two faint white rings appeared.

"Fellow Daoist actually managed to hunt a mid-grade Rank 1 Tiger Demon!" Zhuo Luting's expression immediately became much more respectful, her red lips biting lightly. "This humble one can offer you a fair price…"

A moment later, Fang Xi walked out of the Pill Cauldron Pavilion, happily patting his Storage Bag.

The Jade Bone Pill and Tiger Leopard Tendon Strengthening Paste lay intact inside. In addition, there were thirty more Spirit Stones.

"As expected, selling Demon Beast meat is profitable! What a shame…"

Fang Xi lowered his eyelids. He had already sold Demon Beast meat at the Hundred Skills Tower, Di Qi's place, the rogue cultivator market, and the Pill Cauldron Pavilion.

It seemed fine during this period, but if someone were to contact all four places simultaneously, they might discover something.

And the manager of the Green Bamboo Mountain Market, if they calculated carefully, would notice that the probability of Demon Beast materials appearing in the Green Bamboo Mountain Market recently was too high…

'If I continue to be so reckless, this probability will become abnormal, attracting attention and danger…'

Just as Fang Xi was considering whether to lie low for a while, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a green shadow.