Qin Shuang sat cross-legged on a wooden board laid on the ground, his Red Qi and Blood swirling around him, forming the shape of a Fierce Tiger.
At this moment.
He silently circulated the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, following the skill's path, continuously moving his Qi and Blood to nourish all 206 of his bones. He discovered that after emptying his meridians of Qi and Blood, a large surge of powerful Qi and Blood instantly appeared within him!
It seemed that after the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill advanced to proficient, the Qi and Blood within his body was like Leeks; after one harvest, another would grow back!
Moreover.
Qin Shuang found that as he continuously used the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill to move Qi and Blood and nourish his bones, the bones on his body glowed with a red light, like Blood Jade, becoming stronger and harder!
He could clearly feel his strength increasing madly!
He clearly remembered Nangong Wan'er saying that to go further, he had to nourish all 206 bones in his body. The stronger his bones, the further he could go in the future, so he kept moving his Qi and Blood!
"Fine, I'll guard you this once, to repay your kindness to me."
Nangong Wan'er watched Qin Shuang's aura grow stronger. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and she found a spot by the door to sit cross-legged and quietly heal her injuries.
If Qin Shuang, who was currently nourishing his bones with Qi and Blood, were disturbed, it would be detrimental to him.
Half an hour later.
"Still have forty Tiger Blood Pills and three Dragon Blood Pills. I'll use them to increase my Qi and Blood first!"
Qin Shuang discovered that the Qi and Blood generated by the proficient Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill had been completely moved. No more Qi and Blood was surging within him. He immediately opened the bag beside him, took out a Tiger Blood Pill, and popped it into his mouth. At the same time, he circulated the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, absorbing the medicinal power of the Tiger Blood Pill, converting it into Qi and Blood, and nourishing his bones!
He knew clearly that Pills must be converted into strength immediately; keeping them would be a waste.
"Huh?"
"The speed at which the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill converts medicinal power into Qi and Blood is so fast?"
Qin Shuang discovered that the moment he circulated the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, the medicinal power of the Tiger Blood Pill was like a Long Whale Sucking Water, drawn from his Stomach Pouch into his meridians, converted into Qi and Blood that flowed throughout his body, and finally, at his will, nourished his bones!
The speed at which the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill converted the medicinal power of the Tiger Blood Pill into Qi and Blood was twenty times faster than refining Qi and Blood with the Fierce Tiger Fist!
In other words.
It took half an hour for the Fierce Tiger Fist to convert the medicinal power of one Tiger Blood Pill, but it only took one and a half minutes to circulate the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill!
"With this Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, I can refine my 206 bones even faster!"
Qin Shuang's eyes gleamed. He continued to swallow Tiger Blood Pills, circulate the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, refine Qi and Blood, and nourish his bones!
Time passed.
The sky brightened.
Qin Shuang stopped cultivating the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill, slowly opened his eyes, and saw a graceful figure sitting cross-legged at the door. Sensing Qin Shuang's gaze, Nangong Wan'er opened her beautiful eyes and her red lips parted slightly. "Congratulations on your great progress. Liang Chang of the Flying Eagle Gang is no longer your opponent."
"Thank you, Miss Nangong, for guarding me."
Qin Shuang cupped his fists at Nangong Wan'er, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"Your Fierce Tiger Divine Intent Skill is good. Don't rush to break through to the Marrow Jade Realm yet. Hurry and take pills to nourish your 206 bones. Remember! Once you use the Divine Intent Skill, it's best to silence any witnesses, otherwise, you'll attract covetous eyes!"
Nangong Wan'er cautioned and said.
"Mm, I know."
Qin Shuang nodded.
"I'm going upstairs to heal my injuries."
Nangong Wan'er said to Qin Shuang, her figure flashed, and she instantly went up to the third floor.
Qin Shuang put away the Tiger Roar Divine Intent and placed it with the scroll he obtained from Qi Yunfeng, then checked his status panel.
[Great Dao Simplification System]
[Host: Qin Shuang]
[Realm: Bone Forging Realm. Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke 66%]
[Simplification: Do complex things simply. Any martial arts or skills can be simplified for rapid mastery!]
[Martial Arts: Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill (Proficient), Fierce Tiger Fist (Perfection, can be upgraded), Grass on Flying (Great Accomplishment), Blood Rage Saber Art (Proficient), Blood Locking Art. Blood Refining Scroll (Proficient), Alchemy Grade 1 (Proficient), Swimming Dragon Steps (Beginner)]
"Now, the main focus is to simplify and improve the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill! I can't neglect the others either!"
"However, I need to get some Tiger Blood Pills."
Qin Shuang looked at the panel, his eyes filled with thought.
To upgrade the Tiger Roar Divine Intent Skill to Proficient, 100 Tiger Blood Pills are needed. He had already consumed 40, so he still needed 60.
As far as he knew, the Tiger Blood Pills in the three pharmacies were all pre-ordered by the Gang Experts and Martial Arts School Experts of Qingzhou City. Getting 60 pills would indeed be difficult.
"In four days, Liang Chang will come to demand money. Since that's the case, I'll deal with him tonight. Perhaps I can snatch some Tiger Blood Pills from him!"
"During the day, I'll scout the area and find a place to test my current strength."
Qin Shuang had considered refining Tiger Blood Pills himself, but considering he still needed to prepare an alchemy furnace and purchase the medicinal ingredients required to refine them, it was too troublesome. It would be better to rob his enemies.
Liang Chang had designs on his restaurant. Now that his strength was sufficient, he could kill him and supplement his cultivation resources.
Qin Shuang put away the Tiger Roar Divine Intent and the scroll, and checked his finances.
Currently, the more than five hundred taels left by Old Tang, plus the more than three hundred taels robbed from Qi Yunfeng, and the more than five hundred and thirty taels robbed from the youth by the Clear Water River, add up to more than one thousand four hundred taels of silver.
Of course.
While scouting, Qin Shuang did not forget to grind the Grass on Flying, Fierce Tiger Fist, Blood Locking Art, and Swimming Dragon Steps.
He carried the dragonfly cage in his left hand, inside which was an earthworm, and stuffed a few blades of grass into the soles of his shoes. In his right hand, he held a white porcelain bottle filled with blood, hidden in his sleeve. He locked the restaurant door and headed out onto the street.
Flying Eagle Gang, East Gate Dock Hall.
In the great hall with white walls, red pillars, and black tiles, the hall master, One-Eyed Dragon Liang Chang, sat in the main seat, his expression extremely grim.
The ten gang members of the Flying Eagle Gang in the hall were all silent, not daring to speak.
"Hall Master, all our brothers have searched the east city for two days, almost digging three feet deep, and haven't found that traitor from the Divine Saber Sect. That traitor has probably already left the city. In my subordinate's opinion, it's almost enough!"
"It's a waste of time and there's no benefit."
Just then, a stout middle-aged helmsman stepped forward, cupped his fists, and said.
"The Gang Leader strictly ordered the search, it cannot be disobeyed. Search for another two days."
Liang Chang's eyes showed a thoughtful look, and he said in a deep voice, "And investigate the murderer of Helmsman Qi!"
"Yes, Hall Master!"
"As you command, Hall Master!"
"..."
Many deputy hall masters and helmsmen responded and turned to leave.
"Hall Master, your subordinate went to Liang Jiyao's house. His wife said he didn't go back, and we haven't seen him at his house in the county town." Just then, a thin young man quickly entered the hall and said to Liang Chang with a respectful expression.
"Missing?"
Liang Chang had a bad premonition.
Recently, a helmsman and six gang members had died under his command, and his own nephew, Jiyao, hadn't been seen for days. This was a bit abnormal.
"Let's go, follow me to Jiyao's house to take a look!"
Liang Chang stood up. Liang Jiyao was his nephew, whom he had brought up. If he couldn't find him, he wouldn't be able to explain to the elders of his family.
"Qin... Junior Brother Qin!"
As Qin Shuang walked down the long street towards an alley leading to Clear Water River, a young girl in red suddenly waved at him. Qin Shuang looked and found it was Jin Qiao'er, whom he had saved yesterday.
"Where did you go yesterday? Are you okay?"
Qin Shuang looked around, then walked over carrying a bamboo cage with dragonflies and earthworms, sizing up Jin Qiao'er.
"I'm fine... it's just that my father, my grandfather, and the people from the martial arts school... they're all dead..." Jin Qiao'er shook her head, her beautiful eyes filled with sorrow, and said, "My Master saved me, otherwise I would have been killed by those villains too..."
"Your Master?"
Qin Shuang was taken aback. Jin Qiao'er's Master?
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