Armory is on the second floor and Chen Jianghe is located deep in the medical classics area.
<Compendium of Materia Medica><Orthodox Theory of Meridians><Elementary Discourse on Viscera><Introduction to Alchemy>.
I read through them one by one and was disappointed again and again.
He has stayed here for two full hours and consulted more than thirty volumes of medical classics, but he still can't find any solution to "Gang Jin's Backlash and Bone-Eroding Poison".
There are only a few mentions of it, and they only say, "This injury is difficult to cure, and rare treasures are needed to warm and nourish the meridians."
Chen Jianghe silently put the last book <Miscellaneous Treatise on Strange Diseases> back.
He raised his head and looked through the stacks of bookshelves, landing in a dimly lit corner deeper inside.
There is the edge of the second floor of Armory, which no one cares about all year round.
He walked slowly.
The further you go in, the darker the light becomes. The bookshelves here are older and there are fewer crystal cases. Many classics are not even sealed in crystal cases and are just piled randomly on the shelves, covered with dust.
Chen Jianghe Pick down a copy.
The cover is dark brown, the writing is blurry, and four characters are vaguely legible--<Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique>.
He opened it.
There is a line of small words on the title page. "Changing one's appearance and hiding one's breath. Those without great perseverance cannot cultivate it. To change one's appearance is to change one's appearance; to hold one's breath is to hide one's breath. This technique is not a method of killing, but a way to save one's life and escape. When walking in rivers and lakes, big trees attract the wind. If you encounter a strong enemy, you can change one's appearance and hide one's breath, so as to avoid disasters.
Chen Jianghe's eyes brightened slightly.
These techniques, if used properly when escaping, are the key to turning a corner.
This <Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique> is simply tailor-made for him.
What's more important is that the practice of this technique does not require many resources. It depends entirely on skills and practice. However, the cost of practice is very high, but it is suitable for Chen Jianghe.
Suddenly, he saw an extremely thin book sandwiched between two thick books, almost being squeezed out of shape.
Chen Jianghe Pull it out.
Turning to the first page, there was a line of scrawled handwriting. The ink was old and it was obviously old.
"We, the warriors, seek nothing more than a higher realm in our lives. However, the innate bones limit a person's future. This is the fairness of heaven and earth, but it is also the most unfair."
Chen Jianghe pupils shrink.
root bone.
He continued to read.
"Everyone knows that the root bone has nine shapes. One shape is the worst and the other nine shapes are the best. The root bone determines life and death and limits the future. This is the iron law of Martial Dao and cannot be changed."
"But under the iron law, is there really no way out?"
"I read a lot of books, searched for experts, spent twenty years, and finally found two or three methods."
"First, treasures from heaven and earth. People with deep resources use treasures to melt the pulse and temper the bones. Heavenly Marrow Ganoderma,
Earth Fire Melt Crystal, Dragon Marrow and Phoenix Blood... These treasures can warm and nourish the meridians, and subtly improve the qualifications of the bones. However, the resources required for this path are so huge that they cannot be obtained except by direct descendants of great forces. Ordinary warriors cannot even think about it."
"Second, the bloodline of alien beasts. Take the essence and blood of alien beasts above Gang Jin and refine it into your own body through a secret method. You can use the power of its bloodline to forcibly lift your bones. However, this method is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will become insane at the least, and transform into a beast in the worst case. Humans are not humans, and beasts are not beasts. It will be difficult to recover for life."
Chen Jianghe frowned slightly.
This state of being neither human nor beast is more terrifying than death.
He continued to read.
"Third,... I have been searching for many years, but I have only heard of its name, but never seen its method. It is said that there is a sect's secret technique of cleansing marrow and replacing bones, which can reshape the foundation of the bones. However, the practice process is extremely painful. Every step forward is like thousands of ants biting the bones and thousands of knives cutting the body. And if there is a slight mistake, the meridians will be severed and the cultivation will be ruined. This method cannot be practiced by those who have great perseverance, and it cannot be done by those who have great wisdom and courage."
The note ends abruptly here.
On the last page, there is only one line of words, the ink is very light, as if the writer has exhausted his strength. "I am born with strong bones, but the road is not yet finished. I only hope that those who come after will not give up because of the despicable bones, and do not be deterred by the difficulties and dangers of the road ahead."
Chen Jianghe Close the note.
He stood there and did not move for a long time.
Memories of when he first entered the martial arts gym flooded his mind.
At that time, his basic bones were just like a middle-aged person in Yilin County.
Master Li Chengyue never mentioned the word "root bone", he only asked him to stand, practice boxing, and stride.
Later, he came to the Xingyi Sect and was identified as Five Forms Root Bone by elder Zhou Qingyuan.
Five shapes.
Middle-class posture.
If it is less than what is above, there is more than what is below.
But Chen Jianghe knows in his heart that Five Forms Root Bone, Xingyi Sect and Martial Dao are simply not enough.
Those Six Forms, seven-shaped geniuses entered Hua Jin at the age of sixteen or seventeen, and their cultivation speed was much faster than him.
But what if Gen Gu can go further?
What if he could also possess Six Forms, the seven-shaped root bone?
Chen Jianghe suddenly remembered <Vajra Skill>.
He has practiced the technique originally derived from Lei Zhenshan, and has reached the state of "Iron Bone".
When practicing this exercise, the bones all over the body feel as if they have been struck by lightning, and every time the energy and blood rushes through, it is as if thousands of steel needles are piercing the bone marrow.
That kind of pain, he once thought was the characteristic of the technique itself.
But now that I think about it...
Cleanse the muscles and bones, temper the roots and bones.
Is there really no connection between the two?
Chen Jianghe Close your eyes and look inside.
He can clearly feel the condition of his body's bones, which are many times stronger than before he practiced Vajra Skill.
The bone density is higher, the bone quality is purer, and the Qi and blood flowing in the bone marrow are richer than before.
This is the change brought by Vajra Skill.
But did this change also quietly improve his foundation?
Chen Jianghe Open your eyes.
He no longer hesitated, took <Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique> and walked towards the counter.
After burning the incense, Chen Jianghe returned to the small courtyard on the west side of Disciple Peak.
He placed <Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique> on the table but did not open it immediately.
He sat cross-legged on the couch and took out the book <Vajra Skill>.
This skill is divided into three levels: Copper Skin, Iron Bone, and Silver Viscera.
Copper Skin trains the skin membrane, Iron Bone trains the bones, and Silver Viscera trains the internal organs.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Vajra Skill(Iron Bone 40%)]
Chen Jianghe adjusted his breath for a moment, then picked up <Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique>.
Turning to the first page, there is a line of neat small words. "The purpose of changing shape and gathering breath is not to deceive the world and steal the name, but to survive in a desperate situation. Martial Dao's road is murderous at every step. Leave a way to escape, and you will have more chance of survival."
Chen Jianghe nodded.
This sentence is exactly what he meant.
He never believed that being upright was the true nature of a warrior. In a life-and-death fight, the only thing that matters is victory or defeat, no matter the means, staying alive is what matters.
He started practicing according to the instructions.
[Current skill: Shape-Shifting and Breath-Concealing Technique (entry 1%)]
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Is Junior Brother Chen here?"
Chen Jianghe frowned slightly.
He walked to the courtyard door and opened the fence.
There was a person standing outside the door. He was in his early twenties, had a straight face, and was wearing Thick Earth Court's smart clothes. It was Zhou Xian who lived next door.
Since the first visit that day, after learning that Chen Jianghe was born as Yilin County and had five bones, Zhou Xian left in a hurry. Since then, Zhou Xian has never set foot here again.
There must be a reason for my sudden visit today.
"Senior Brother Zhou." Chen Jianghe clasped his fists, his face calm, "Please come in."
Zhou Xian waved his hands and smiled, cupped his fists and said, "No need. Zhou came here because he has an opportunity that he wants to share with his junior brother."
Chen Jianghe replied, "Senior Brother Zhou, you're welcome. What's the matter?"
Zhou Xian smiled and said, "Junior brother, have you heard of Cloud Dream Forest"?"
Chen Jianghe shook his head.
A trace of pride flashed in Zhou Xian's eyes, and then he said seriously, "Cloud Dream Forest Three hundred miles southeast of Changxi Prefecture, there is an ancient dense forest with a radius of thousands of miles and few people. There are many poisonous insects and beasts in the forest, but there are also countless natural materials and treasures. There are even rumors that some people have found a strange fruit in it that can help people break through the power!"
Chen Jianghe listened quietly without interrupting.
Zhou Xian continued, "My Thick Earth Court seniors have taken the lead and invited fellow disciples from the fifth academy to form a team. We will set off to Cloud Dream Forest in three days to hunt for treasures. There are three Initiation of Gang Force seniors in the team leading the team, so there will basically be no accidents. If we can find the powerful treasure, or there are other opportunities, we can even help people step into Gangjin."
He looked at Chen Jianghe, with a hint of asking for credit in his eyes, "When Zhou heard about this, he thought of his junior brother.
Although my junior brother joined Soaring Wood Court for only a few months, Black Wind Cave survived the battle, and Caoshui Ferry defeated one against six, which is obvious to all. Several senior brothers heard about my junior brother's deeds and are willing to invite him to join us."
"If you can find a few precious medicines or hunt one or two strange beasts, the harvest will be greater than years of hard training in the sect!" Zhou Xian became more and more excited as he spoke, "Junior Brother Chen, you are the same now. We are missing such an opportunity to reach the peak of transforming strength! If we can find the special fruit that helps people break through Gangjin, we might be able to break through on the spot! By then, we Xingyi Sect will have another Gangjin master, wouldn't it be wonderful?"
"What do you think, junior brother?"
After Zhou Xian finished speaking, he looked at Chen Jianghe with a smile, waiting for his reply.
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment.
He raised his eyes and looked at Zhou Xian.
"Senior Brother Zhou is so kind to me, and I am so grateful to you." He spoke slowly, with a sincere tone, "It's just that my practice has been at a critical juncture recently, and I need to retreat to consolidate my realm and have no time to be around. This opportunity, I can only reluctantly part with my love."
Zhou Xian The smile on his face faltered slightly.
"A critical moment?" He frowned slightly, "Junior Brother Chen, do you know what an opportunity Cloud Dream Forest treasure hunting is?
The three senior brothers Gang Jin personally led the team. Ordinary disciples would not be able to ask for such an opportunity. You actually refused?"
Chen Jianghe's expression remained unchanged. "Disciple is indeed in trouble, I hope senior brother can forgive me."
Zhou Xian stared at him, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
"Junior Brother Chen," he lowered his voice a bit, "Do you not trust Zhou, or do you not trust those three Senior Brothers Gang Jin?"
Chen Jianghe shook his head. "Senior brother, I misunderstood. Junior brother, I just"
"That's enough." Zhou Xian interrupted him, the smile on his face completely disappeared, replaced by a coldness that was difficult to conceal.
He took a step back, his eyes swept over Chen Jianghe, and finally landed on the simple courtyard.
"Junior Brother Chen," he spoke slowly, with a hint of condescension in his voice, "Zhou came to invite you today because he thinks highly of you. It is not easy for you to break through the peak of Huajin with Five Forms Root Bone and Soaring Wood Court. Now that such an opportunity comes to your door, you refuse it."
He paused and sneered, "I hope Junior Brother Chen will not regret today's choice in the future."
After saying that, he turned around and strode away.
After taking a few steps, he looked back again.
The figure in green clothes was still standing at the entrance of the courtyard, with a calm expression and clear eyes.
Zhou Xian felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart.
He snorted coldly and disappeared at the end of the bamboo forest path without looking back.