Green Rock Mountain Disciple Peak On the west side, a single-door courtyard is built against the mountain, with green bamboo as a fence, white walls and black tiles, and a few old pines sticking out of the wall. It is quiet and elegant.
Chen Jianghe chose a room closest to the cliff.
The annual rent is one hundred and fifty taels of silver, payable in one lump sum.
The steward was a lean man in his fifties. He took the check and handed over the key with a smile, "Senior Brother Chen has a good eye. Although this yard is remote, it is clean. There is a three-point medicinal garden in the backyard, and the soil is black fertile soil specially transported from Hundred Herb Peak."
Chen Jianghe took the key and pushed open the courtyard door.
The yard is not big, with three main rooms, left and right wing rooms, bluestone paving, an old well in the corner, and the backyard medicine garden has been renovated.
He didn't hire any servants or maids.
Soaring Wood Court He saved the twelve taels of "training fees".
Just do it yourself. You can go to Disciple Peak's canteen for three meals, or simply cook some simple meals yourself. Money should be spent wisely - a pill, medicated bath, and training resources, these are the most important.
The room in the middle of the main house was used as a quiet room.
Chen Jianghe sat down cross-legged on the couch and took out <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art>.
Close your eyes and concentrate, and slowly mobilize the energy in your body according to the heart method.
"This is...Return to Origin?"
Chen Jianghe understands clearly in his heart.
When the energy is first formed, the energy is fully integrated and penetrates the body in ten steps.
What "Return to Origin" wants to do is to further refine and purify this harmonious power, so that it can truly be integrated with flesh, blood, sinews and bones without distinction.
At that time, the qi and blood will be as one, and the energy will be harmonious and unhindered, which means the energy transformation will be completed.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Withered Wood Meets Spring Art(Return to Origin 5%)]
"No wonder Soaring Wood Court is still ranked in the fifth hospital even though he mainly specializes in medical alchemy." Chen Jianghe thought to himself, "This <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> does have its own uniqueness. It may seem tame, but in fact it is laying the solid foundation for future impact on Gang Jin."
He stood up and stretched his muscles, then picked up <Twelve Forms of Xingyi>.
When you open the booklet, the first shape is the "dragon shape".
The illustrations and text not only depict the trend of the boxing, but also mark in detail the key points for the circulation of qi and blood, the nodes of resonance of the internal organs, and the breathing techniques that need assistance during practice.
"Training the spirit in the shape of a dragon, using the mind to guide the energy, the spirit and the energy are combined, the energy and the force are combined----"
Chen Jianghe Read it carefully, and the more you read, the more frightened you become.
This Twelve Forms Fist seems to have the same origin as the Five Elements Fist he practiced before, but in fact they are completely different.
Five Elements Fist focuses on the change of force, splitting, collapsing, drilling, gunning, and horizontal. The five kinds of force rotation are the basis of actual attack and defense.
Twelve Forms Fist, on the other hand, focuses more on "activating the internal organs and tempering the body."
Each shape corresponds to one or several internal organs. During practice, a specific boxing frame is used to guide the Qi and blood to flush, warm and nourish. Over time, the internal organs will be strong and have a strong foundation.
"It turns out that when Master said that the five elements are the foundation and the twelve shapes are the marrow, this is what he actually meant." Chen Jianghe suddenly realized.
Immediately set up a dragon-shaped boxing frame in the quiet room.
As shown in the picture, the waist and hips are sunk, the back is like a bow, and the arms are in front and back, like a dragon exploring its claws.
Focus your thoughts on the liver and kidneys, breathe long and slowly, and the qi and blood will flow slowly.
A punch was thrown out, the force was contained but not released, but there was a faint sound of wind and thunder echoing in the body.
[Current skill: Twelve Forms Fist (entry 4%)]
At the end of the period, Chen Jianghe felt warmth in the liver and kidneys, and the flow of qi and blood became smoother.
This Twelve Forms Fist is very demanding on the mind, so you must concentrate on it and use your mind to guide your energy, and you must not be careless in the slightest.
But the benefits are also obvious.
"Cultivation both inside and outside, harmony of form and mind----" Chen Jianghe remembered what Li Mu said, and his heart became more determined.
Just as he was about to continue practicing, there was a sudden knock on the door outside the courtyard.
"Tuk-tuk-tuk."
Chen Jianghe frowned slightly.
He has no acquaintances in the Xingyi Sect. Who would come to visit at this time?
Putting away the exercise booklet, Chen Jianghe walked out of the quiet room and opened the courtyard door.
Standing outside the door was a young man in brocade clothes, probably in his early twenties, with a handsome face and a bit of arrogance in his eyebrows.
Seeing Chen Jianghe come out, the young man cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I'm sorry to bother you. I am Zhou Xian, who lives in the fifth courtyard of Ding Nine. I am a neighbor to my junior brother. I saw a new neighbor moving in today, so I came here to visit."
Chen Jianghe opened the fence door and returned the greeting with cupped fists. "Chen Jianghe, I have met Senior Brother Zhou."
Zhou Xian glanced at Chen Jianghe, especially when he saw the wooden sign with the words "Lingmu Court" engraved on his waist, a trace of imperceptible surprise flashed across his eyes. He was surprised, and then his smile became brighter, "It turns out that he is the junior brother of Soaring Wood Court. Being able to live in this upper house courtyard, he must have a rich family. I wonder which family of Changxi Prefecture he is? Maybe Zhou also recognizes his father-in-law."
This question was asked cleverly. It seemed like a small talk, but it was actually a probing question.
Chen Jianghe's expression remained unchanged. "I am from Yilin County, not from Changxi Prefecture."
"Yilin County?" Zhou Xian frowned imperceptibly, "That small county on the border Jiang Province?"
"Exactly."
The smile on Zhou Xian's face faded a bit, but he still maintained his etiquette. "Then my junior brother must have extraordinary bones to be able to live in this upper room. I wonder what it looks like?"
"Five shapes." Chen Jianghe said calmly.
"Oh----" Zhou Xian protracted, and suddenly raised his hand and patted his forehead, "Looking at my memory, I just remembered that there are some unanswered matters in the courtyard. Junior Brother Chen has just arrived, so he must also clean up and settle down, so I won't bother you more.
After saying that, he cupped his hands, turned around and left.
Chen Jianghe stood at the gate of the courtyard, watching him turn through the bamboo forest and disappear, with no joy or sadness on his face.
Five Forms Root Bone, born in the county town, disciple of Soaring Wood Court.
Xingyi Sect is really not worth mentioning among all the geniuses here.
Zhou Xian's attitude change, although somewhat realistic, is also in line with common sense.
Chen Jianghe slowly closed the door and walked back to the quiet room.
I silently picked up <Hundred Herbs Illustrated Manual (Volume 1)> and flipped through the pages.
This illustrated book is three inches thick and contains 500 common medicinal materials. Each type is accompanied by detailed drawings, detailing its morphological characteristics, growth habits, medicinal properties, harvesting seasons, and even the principles of mutual restraint and mutual benefit.
Chen Jianghe looked at it very carefully.
He is not only completing the homework assigned by Li Mu, but also looking for hope - the hope of curing the backlash of Gangjin and the hope of solving "Bone-Eroding Poison".
Master Li Chengyue's pale face and weak breath lingered in his mind.
One page, two pages, ten pages, a hundred pages----
The sun is setting in the west, and twilight is getting darker.
Chen Jianghe rubbed his sore eyes and closed the illustrated book.
He has memorized more than 100 of the 500 medicinal materials.
However, there are very few records about the backlash of Gangjin and Bone-Eroding Poison.
The few mentions of it only say "this injury is difficult to cure and requires rare and precious medicine", or "this poison is so vicious that the foundation of the person affected will be destroyed", but no specific solution is given.
Chen Jianghe was silent for a long time and gently put the illustrated book aside.
"Usual methods can't cure serious injuries."
Chen Jianghe clenched his fists.
"Becoming stronger is the only way. Not only must you be strong enough to protect yourself, be strong enough to gain a firm foothold in this inner sect, but you must also be strong enough to step into the ranks of core disciples. Only then can you be qualified to pursue and redeem possible treatments."
Chen Jianghe took out the <Willow Leaves Flying> manual and accompanying atlas from his arms.
Chen Jianghe Use your finger as a blade to draw and outline in the void as shown in the diagram.
It was awkward at first, but after practicing for half an hour, I gradually got the hang of it.
He walked to the courtyard and took out a Willow Leaf Dart from the cowhide bag.
The body of the dart is three inches long and no more than a finger wide. It is as thin as a cicada wing and has a sharp edge.
Chen Jianghe held his breath and concentrated, his wrists shook slightly.
Willow Leaf Dart took out his hand, drew an arc in the air, and nailed it to the bamboo fence three feet away.
Three points into the wood, the dart tail trembles slightly.
Chen Jianghe walked over, pulled out the dart, and carefully checked the landing point.
Half an inch off.
If you are facing an enemy, this half inch can mean the difference between life and death.
He was no longer eager for success and returned to the courtyard to practice his techniques over and over again.
The angle of the shot, the intensity of the force, the shaking of the wrist, the fine adjustment of the fingertips----
The night is getting darker and the moon is in the sky.
The only sounds left in the courtyard were the boy's steady breathing and the subtle sharp sound of the dart flying through the air.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Willow Leaves Flying (entry 12%)]
Changxi Prefecture, West Street.
There is a three-entry courtyard with blue bricks and black tiles. The facade is not ostentatious, but the interior furnishings are quite elegant.
It was already late at night, but the lights in the backyard study were still on.
Qian Shouyi is sitting behind the big rosewood case, holding a letter he just received in his hand.
The letter was sent by Chen Jianghe to the caravan crew. The content was brief and only said that he had successfully entered Xingyi Sect Soaring Wood Court. Everything was fine. Thank you Qian Family for taking care of Yunyun all the way.
"Soaring Wood Court----" Qian Shouyi put down the letter and smoothed his goatee, with a complicated look in his eyes.
There are two people sitting in the study.
On the left is a middle-aged man in his thirties. His face is 60% similar to Qian Shouyi, but his temperament is more smart and capable. It is Qian Deren, the eldest son of Qian Shouyi, who is resident in Changxi Prefecture to take care of business.
On the right is a young woman in her early twenties, with a light yellow shirt and beautiful features. She is Qian Shouyi's young daughter Qian Qingyu.
Qian Shouyi handed the letter over, "Look. Jianghe has entered Xingyi Sect and is practicing at Soaring Wood Court."
Qian Deren took the letter and glanced at it, nodded and said, "It is not easy to get into the Xingyi Sect. Although Soaring Wood Court is slightly inferior among the five colleges, it is Xingyi Sect orthodox after all and has a promising future." He said restrainedly, but his brows did not relax.
Qian Qingyu curled his lips. "Soaring Wood Court specializes in healing elixirs and Qinggong hidden weapons. It sounds like he is the master of vitality," but in fact he is just a handyman. Among the five courtyards, Golden Pivot Court repairs guns, Cangming Court practice swordsmanship, Flame Chen Court use swords, and Thick Earth Court practice sticks, that is the real way to kill. Soaring Wood Court----Oh, it is better than ordinary inner disciples."
Her voice was clear and clear, but her words were direct.
Qian Shouyi frowned. "Qingyu! Be careful what you say! Xingyi Sect, how can you make rash judgments on the matters in the Xingyi Sect?"
"My daughter is telling the truth." Qian Qingyu said unconvinced, "Dad, you know it in your heart! We Qian Family, as well as Sun Family, Li Family, and now here Changxi Prefecture seems to be using the momentum of overthrowing the Zhao and Zhou families to squeeze in. We are here, but who really treats us as a dish? Last month, Chamber of Commerce re-determined the quota, and we only got the lowest level C grade! What is the reason? We have a shallow foundation and no prominent military background to rely on! Even the Yulin Road "short-distance trade line" that we finally got through, some people are making sarcastic remarks openly and secretly, thinking that we can't hold it."
Qian Deren sighed, "My sister is right. The three of us are local snakes in Yilin County, but here Changxi Prefecture----our caravan is not large in scale, and the villages along the way Subscriptions, inns, and even some small gangs and gangs in Changxi Prefecture have very ambiguous attitudes. Without force, no matter how big the business is, they are still fat sheep. There are a few at the peak of Huajin, but there is no one who can really stand alone."
He paused and lowered his voice. "In addition to the Sun Family and Li Family, we can count on two hands the number of trustworthy qigong masters we have, and we have to leave most of them to Yilin County to look after the house. Can we bring them to Changxi Prefecture Those who sit in charge all year round, except for the three ancestors who occasionally take turns, are only a few old people in the middle and late stages of Huajin. With this kind of strength, it is more than enough to guard the shop. It is difficult to make people dare not easily provoke them! What we lack is a flag that can be hung out and people will weigh it when they see it!"
Qian Shouyi's face darkened.
How could he not know this?
In the Yilin County battle, although the three families formed an alliance with the Xingyi Martial Arts Hall, overthrew the Zhao and Zhou families, and shared a large amount of resources, they also exposed their shortcomings of insufficient knowledge - Yilin County had no real top masters.
Coming to Changxi Prefecture, a place where dragons and tigers dominate, this shortcoming is infinitely magnified.
"My father is also looking for candidates these days." Qian Shouyi said slowly, "But the truly reliable Gang Jin masters have either been attracted by major forces, or the price is too high for us to afford."
Qian Shouyi slowly picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then said, "Qingyu, do you know why our Qian Family business road has been repeatedly harassed by bandits, but we can never find a suitable market master?"
Qian Qingyu didn't even think about it, "Either we don't have enough money, or people don't like us Qian Family!"
"It's just one aspect." Qian Shouyi shook his head, "The more important thing is to know the basics."
He put down the tea cup and glanced at his son and daughter. "Have you checked the backgrounds of those whom Deren recommended a few days ago?"
Qian Deren's face changed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "My son has sent someone to check carefully. That Iron Palm" Zhao Xiong appears to be a casual cultivator, but in fact he is the same as Black Fiend Gang outside the city. "There is involvement, and I'm afraid it may lead to a wolf entering the house. The other Wind Chasing Blade"Liu He, the asking price is too high, and the trade route profit is divided into 30%, the appetite is too big..."
"This is it." Qian Shouyi said calmly, "I can't trust outsiders. If you have an innocent background, the price is either too high or you have other plans. Although I, Qian Family, and the other two companies have some savings, they are still not enough in this Changxi Prefecture. If the invited masters have evil intentions and bite back at the critical moment, it will be a disaster."
Qian Qingyu was dissatisfied. "Then Chen Jianghe can be trusted? What use can he, Soaring Wood Court's new disciple, Five Forms Root Bone? What we have to deal with is real trouble!"
Qian Shouyi looked at his son. "Deren, tell me."
Qian Deren pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Chen Jianghe is a man who is calm and decisive, and has a clear sense of grudges. In the incident of Yilin County, his strength and character are obvious to all. More importantly, he is Li Chengyue's disciple, and he has a passion to fight side by side with us. This bond is stronger than a gold and silver contract."
Qian Shouyi interfaced, with deep eyes, "What I value is not only his current strength, but also his future potential. This boy has a strong will and great talent, and he has been admitted to the Xingyi Sect. It only takes a few years to break into Gangjin. It is not difficult at all."
At that time, our three families will be relying on them. Moreover, what we need now is not necessarily to put him in danger personally. As long as the three families of Chen Jianghe and Yilin are close friends, and now practicing in the Xingyi Sect, if the name "Xingyi Sect" is spread, it will be an invisible deterrent. Ordinary Xiaoxiao has to think carefully before taking action."
He paused and continued, "What's more important is that Chen Jianghe and our Qian Family have a close relationship. On that day, Yilin County, I gave him gold and Bone Tempering Pill, a timely help. This son values friendship, and he remembers this love. It is much safer to use him than to use those outsiders who don't know the foundation."
Qian Qingyu is still unwilling to give in. "But dad, Soaring Wood Court is the last of the five institutes after all! He practices hidden weapons in the medical field, how can fighting head-on be his strength? What our trade route needs is a master who can intimidate gangsters and fight head-on! No matter how powerful he Chen Jianghe is, can he still cross the ranks and fight with Gang Jin?"
Qian Deren is thoughtful.
Qian Qingyu still frowned and murmured in a low voice, "But at this stage----"
Soaring Wood Court is indeed not good at head-on fighting. Although Chen Jianghe achieved a record in Yilin County, his opponent was just using his strength after all. Facing the real Gang Jin, what chance does he have of winning?
There was silence in the study room for a while.
After a long time, Qian Shouyi slowly said, "At this stage, naturally we can't rely entirely on him alone."
Qian Shouyi waved his hand, "Deren, you continue to look for reliable guards, but you must find out the details. You would rather spend more money than use someone you can trust. Qingyu, you and Chang Family, Wang Family Several young ladies have been in contact with each other for a long time, so you might as well walk around more, get a feel for the situation, and see if you can, in the name of cooperation, invite some of the undesirable but capable descendants of their clan to temporarily help out."
He picked up the letter from Chen Jianghe again and said slowly, "As for Jianghe - I will personally edit a letter and invite him to talk about it in his spare time. He only needs to concentrate on his practice and use his name as a deterrent."
Qian Deren and Qian Qingyu looked at each other and responded in unison, "Yes, father."
Two months passed quietly.
In the quiet room, Chen Jianghe sat cross-legged, taking long and deep breaths, faintly surrounded by light blue airflow, slowly breathing in and out with each exhalation.
That is the vision of <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> operating to the depths.
After two months of hard training, <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> the first level "Return to Origin" is almost complete.
He could clearly feel that the transformation energy in his body was becoming more solid and thicker, running smoothly without any hindrance, without any sluggishness at all.
The tendons and collaterals are strong, the internal organs are warm and moist, and the body is much stronger than two months ago.
What surprised him even more was that Twelve Forms Fist and Withered Wood Meets Spring Art complemented each other, and their cultivation speed far exceeded expectations.
The old skills such as Five Elements Fist and Phantom Shadow Steps have also made new progress under the tempering of this kind of internal and external training.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Withered Wood Meets Spring Art(Return to Origin 88%)]
[Current skill: Twelve Forms Fist (entry 80%)]
[Current skill: Three-Body Stance (90% perfect)]
[Current skill: Five Elements Fist (87% perfect)]
[Current skill: Phantom Shadow Steps (Dacheng 1%)]
[Current skill: Willow Leaves Flying (entry 87%)]
Chen Jianghe slowly opened his eyes, and a bright light appeared in his eyes.
There's only one line left.
As long as he cultivates the Withered Wood Meets Spring Art and "Return to Origin" layers to perfection, he will be able to achieve success and enter the state of great achievement.
By then, the qi and blood will be like mercury, the strength will be clear, and the fighting power will reach a new level.