Bone Penetrating Nail

As the roasted meat reached perfection, Meng Qingshan took a short knife from his waist, divided the meat evenly into two portions, and casually whittled two wooden skewers. He threaded one portion of the meat onto a skewer and handed it to Sheng Wubing.

Sheng Wubing didn't stand on ceremony, taking the skewer and devouring the meat with gusto.

He was clearly famished, finishing the roasted meat in just a few bites.

Meanwhile.

Meng Qingshan was no less enthusiastic. The original piece of meat would have been just enough for him alone, but now, having shared half with Sheng Wubing, he could only say he was half-full.

As the saying goes, 'full of food and drink,' yet Meng Qingshan's stomach still rumbled with hunger, and he craved a fine brew to satisfy his craving.

He unfastened the emerald green wine gourd from his waist, flicked his fingertip, and easily removed the stopper. Then, he tilted his head back and took a hearty swig of Tiger Bone Qi Boosting Wine, a feeling of exhilaration washing over him.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "Wonderful! The most wonderful thing in this world is to eat heartily and drink heartily. Would you care for a taste, sir?"

Meng Qingshan said this as he offered the wine gourd.

"Although I am plagued by illness, this sick traveler still wishes to experience the most wonderful thing in this world!"

Sheng Wubing took the offered wine gourd, raised it high, and the mouth of the emerald green gourd poured an elegant arc.

After a long drink, he steadily returned the wine gourd to Meng Qingshan, not spilling a single drop throughout the entire process.

"Indeed, delicious food paired with fine wine is the greatest joy in life!" Sheng Wubing lightly wiped his lips, and the coldness on his face seemed to melt away slightly.

Meng Qingshan took back the wine gourd from Sheng Wubing and cupped his fist in greeting. "I am Meng Qingshan. Today, we meet by chance at this desolate post, and we become acquainted through this knife. It is all fate. May I ask your honorable name?"

Sheng Wubing coughed lightly and said, "Young Brother Meng, it is perhaps best not to mention this traveler's name. I am merely an insignificant constable of the Seven Mysteries Sect."

Meng Qingshan said, "I have long heard that King Yun Chu cares for the realm and, in order to protect the peace of his people, specifically established the Seven Mysteries Sect to restrain the lawless elements of the martial world. Today, to learn that you, Elder Brother, are also a member, this younger brother is deeply in awe and admiration."

Seeing that his words seemed to have won Sheng Wubing's favor, he immediately seized upon the phrase 'Young Brother Meng' that Sheng Wubing had used.

He skillfully changed his address from "sir" to "Elder Brother," and his self-reference from "this humble one" to "this younger brother," instantly narrowing the distance between them.

"Elder Brother, did you come here to apprehend these three wicked thieves?" Meng Qingshan continued.

Sheng Wubing said, "This traveler has just returned from Pingyao City. On the way, I heard that these three were acting recklessly here, harming the common folk. Thus, I accepted the bounty and came this way to apprehend them."

"I thought as much. How could these three warrant a personal trip from Elder Brother!"

Meng Qingshan chuckled at this point and then said with a smile, "Then you saw me use the poison smoke earlier to subdue these three, Elder Brother!"

Sheng Wubing nodded, his attitude noncommittal.

Meng Qingshan said, "Then why did you dare to eat what I gave you so openly earlier? Weren't you afraid I might have tampered with it?"

Sheng Wubing replied, "This traveler has suffered from chronic illness for so long that I have become my own doctor. The medicinal powder you hold in your hand cannot incapacitate this traveler!"

Meng Qingshan said humbly, "Elder Brother's martial arts are peerless, and his courage is extraordinary. This younger brother is ashamed of his inferiority!"

Sheng Wubing suddenly spoke, "I noticed earlier that you inquired about this person's hidden weapon techniques. Since this traveler owes you a debt of wine and meat, and happens to know some scattered martial arts skills, If you are interested, this traveler is willing to teach you a few moves as payment for the wine and meat. What do you say?"

Meng Qingshan was both surprised and delighted upon hearing this.

In Wulin Qixia Zhuan, Sheng Wubing was a renowned hidden weapon master of the Seven Mysteries Sect. Coupled with his mastery of Qinggong, any wicked scoundrel in the martial world would tremble at the mere mention of his name and dare not confront him head-on.

Seizing this golden opportunity today, Meng Qingshan naturally could not refuse.

He quickly stood up and said earnestly, "If I could receive even a little guidance from Elder Brother, this younger brother would be immensely honored!"

Meng Qingshan's joy was evident at this moment.

He had never expected that before even going to the Seven Mysteries Sect to return quest items, he would accidentally encounter the renowned constable Sheng Wubing of the Seven Mysteries Sect just by stepping out, and it seemed he might even learn a hidden weapon martial art.

Sheng Wubing nodded slightly, his toes moved, and he lightly kicked a wooden plank.

The two wooden skewers that Meng Qingshan had used to skewer the meat were, at some unknown time, skillfully launched by Sheng Wubing, firmly pinning the wooden plank to the wall.

"This pouch contains steel needles. Take a few and shoot them at the wooden plank nailed to the wall, so this traveler can see your foundation!"

Sheng Wubing said this as he handed Meng Qingshan a pouch embroidered with an elegant lotus pattern.

Although Meng Qingshan had never delved into the art of hidden weapons.

He had learned archery from Uncle Kui and knew how to improve shooting accuracy.

Furthermore, his Eight Directions Palm Technique had reached perfection, and he had a thorough understanding of how human muscles exert force.

With his mastery of the principles of force exertion and accuracy, Meng Qingshan, despite not having systematically studied hidden weapon techniques, was by no means comparable to a complete novice.