Dragon Spear

After leaving the Threefold Magic Pavilion, since the magic tool required for the Dragon Spear Technique was a great spear, but he didn't have enough spirit stones to buy one, he could only buy a mortal weapon to make do for now.

Most low-level loose cultivators couldn't afford magic tools and had to make do with mortal weapons.

As for Wu Tao's magic robe refining method, it only required Demon Silkworm Silk and Starfire Stone, making the cost extremely low. Therefore, the price of the magic robes refined was also very low. In terms of grade and function, they couldn't compare to those refined with precious materials.

It was precisely because of this cheapness that loose cultivators could afford them.

If a magic robe cost a hundred or a thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, low-level loose cultivators wouldn't be able to afford it even if they sold themselves.

Arriving at a mortal weapon shop, the dense sound of blacksmithing echoed inside and out. Strong, bare-chested men were all performing their duties, some hammering, some smelting iron, some quenching fire, all in an orderly fashion.

On the four walls, various weapons were hung, categorized by type.

There were the eighteen kinds of weapons: sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle axes, hooks, and so on.

There were also various hidden weapons and peculiar weapons.

Wu Tao felt dazzled and admired them one by one. A romantic knightly sentiment arose within him, wishing he could try out all sorts of weapons and practice with them.

But he forcefully restrained himself.

In terms of major weapon categories, sabers, spears, and swords were the main ones, each with many subdivisions.

At the beckoning of a shop assistant, Wu Tao came to the spear section. Long spears stood in rows, with red and white tassels fluttering, and the spear blades emitting a cold glint.

The Dragon Spear Technique required a great spear, eighteen feet long, known as a great spear. Wu Tao carefully selected one, choosing a Three-Pointed Great Spear. It had two prongs on the sides, and the blade head could combine into one or split into two, becoming a double-headed spear.

The red tassel was to avoid blood, the spearhead was made of Hundred-Refined Refined Iron, and the spear shaft was made of Hundred-Fathom Wood, which was tough and resilient. Its total weight was sixty-three jin. For Wu Tao's current strength, it was indeed heavy, but for the long term, he would eventually get used to this weight and treat it as nothing.

When the Dragon Spear Technique reached a certain realm, this spear might even feel light.

He swung it with difficulty, and Wu Tao became even more delighted, unable to put it down. He immediately paid five Low-Grade Spirit Stones. To avoid appearing ostentatious, he asked the weapon shop for a piece of cloth, wrapped the great spear in it, and then carried it out of the shop on his back.

Returning home, Wu Tao placed the great spear on the table and drank a large bowl of water to quench his thirst.

He took out the Dragon Spear Technique. The opening stated that it was a Body Cultivation Technique, but it did not record who created it.

It was originally a damaged scroll, so it was not strange that the author was lost.

There were only three moves.

The first was Fire Sweep. This move emphasized speed and was the foundation of the Dragon Spear Technique, the method of thrusting the spear. Thrusting the spear was as swift as sweeping fire, possessing an aura of "all spells under heaven are broken by speed."

The second was Wind and Thunder. This move was extremely simple: continuously thrusting the spear straight forward until the sound of wind and thunder was produced, signifying its completion.

Of course, it wasn't just random stabbing; it was combined with methods of channeling qi and applying force.

The third was River Severing. This move was a cleave. The book recorded that this move could sever rivers, but the requirements were extremely strict. One had to temper their internal organs to the Great Accomplishment realm before they could execute it. Otherwise, what would be severed would not be the river, but your own body.

Wu Tao guessed that this move should be a later technique, while Fire Sweep and Wind and Thunder were earlier techniques.

Body Cultivation Technique is truly overbearing and powerful. He wondered about its origin.

As far as he knew, cultivators nowadays generally aimed for an ethereal, immortal-like demeanor, with most spells being ranged attacks, avoiding close combat whenever possible. They were essentially ranged mages.

Wu Tao also wished to be so ethereal, but his Profession was randomly generated. Since he was generated as a Body Cultivator, what could he do?

"This Spell Manual is called Dragon Spear Technique. I wonder if creatures like dragons exist in this world, and what its connection to dragons is? It's a pity this manual is incomplete. Furthermore, I am too weak, unable to access many things."

"However, the Body Tempering Art recorded in this book is the most precious."

Wu Tao's gaze shifted slightly, and he flipped to the pages recording the Body Tempering Art, studying them carefully.

After finishing his reading, his expression was incredibly complex. He suddenly realized, "No wonder the Dragon Spear Technique, despite its grand name and seemingly formidable power, is priced so low. It turns out the value lies in this Body Tempering Art."

"The medicinal formulas recorded here, the sheer number of Required drugs, even the cultivators of the Azure Spirit Sect on Five Spring Mountain might not be able to afford them."

"Even if I could forge artifacts and generate immense income, it would still be difficult to meet the conditions for cultivating the Body Tempering Art. No wonder Body Cultivators are so rare in the Cultivation World. Who can afford these resources?"

"And this is just the initial stage..."

"Curculigo, Morinda Root, Cistanche, Cynomorium, Ginseng, Polygonatum, Phryma, Cercis Bark, Atractylodes, Rhubarb, Phellodendron, Platycodon, Aristolochia, Frankincense, Native Copper, Cibotium, Millettia Root, Kadsura, Flemingia, Spatholobus..."

"Just the herbs alone number over fifty types, and all of them must be at least thirty years old. Later on, even older medicinal materials will be Required. This..."

"Am I destined to be poor my entire life?"

Wu Tao couldn't help but cover his face, almost in tears.

"Fortunately, this Body Tempering Art requires starting the Medicinal Bath only after mastering the Fire Sweep move. There's still some buffer time. Can this be considered finding joy in misery?" Wu Tao sighed.

He was definitely going to practice the Dragon Spear Technique.

After all, he spent three hundred Spirit Stones to buy it. Wouldn't not practicing be a waste of Spirit Stones?

"Knock, knock, knock!"

At this moment, someone knocked on the door.

Wu Tao stood up. Zhang Li's face flashed in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it. Zhang Li no longer lived in New Virtue Alley. If it wasn't Zhang Li, could it be... that old fellow Duocai?

Why was he looking for him?

Over the past month, Duocai had tried to approach him several times, but he had declined with various excuses.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Wu Tao put the Dragon Spear Technique inside his robe, walked over, and opened the door. It was indeed Daoist Duocai.

Daoist Duocai's dejected face immediately lit up when the door opened. However, his Ronghao Eyes made him look particularly lecherous as he cupped his hands towards Wu Tao and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, you've opened the door. Help me..."

"Bang!"

As soon as he heard the word 'help', Wu Tao slammed the door shut with all his might. His cultivation was low, and he couldn't save Daoist Duocai's life.

Daoist Duocai was stunned by the slam. He quickly knocked on the door, "Fellow Daoist Li, open the door. Let me explain..."

Wu Tao said coldly, "Fellow Daoist Duocai, my strength is low, and I'm not good at Spell Battle. What powerful enemy have you provoked? I can't handle it. Go find someone else to save you..."

Hearing this, Daoist Duocai finally understood. He quickly explained, "Fellow Daoist Li, you've misunderstood. It's my fault for not explaining clearly. I've come to borrow Spirit Stones from you, to borrow some Spirit Stones to save my life."

"Borrow Spirit Stones?"

Wu Tao breathed a sigh of relief. He wasn't familiar with the old Daoist, so why should he lend him Spirit Stones? Besides, he was a swindler, which showed he had poor character... He couldn't help but think of Zhang Li. Back then, he had nothing and was desperate for Spirit Stones to save his life. Zhang Li had lent him Spirit Stones even without knowing his character.

Thinking of this, he opened the door and looked at Daoist Duocai, saying, "How much do you want to borrow? I'm telling you, I'm very poor. I can't spare even one more coin."

Daoist Duocai originally wanted to name a price, but seeing Wu Tao say this, he had to swallow it back and said with a fawning smile, "Alright, then I'll borrow one Low-Grade Spirit Stone."

Wu Tao gave Daoist Duocai one Low-Grade Spirit Stone.

Daoist Duocai thanked him profusely, making promises to return it tomorrow.

Wu Tao didn't really believe such promises. He was willing to lend the old Daoist one Low-Grade Spirit Stone entirely because he thought of Zhang Li, which touched his soft spot. He kindly advised, "Fellow Daoist Duocai, find a proper livelihood. Don't go around scamming people anymore. Otherwise, you'll suffer a great loss sooner or later."

"Yes, yes, yes. Fellow Daoist Li is right. I stopped doing that business long ago. Thank you for the Spirit Stones, Fellow Daoist Li. I'll definitely return them tomorrow." Daoist Duocai left happily.

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