Tang Sect Disciple's Final Talisman, Five Treasures Body Protection Method: Earth-Wood Flow!

Qin Qi went to purchase the medicinal ingredients required for poison refinement and proceeded to refine the poison under the supervision of Tang Jiaren.

[Ding, your Qi Poison cultivation has improved. Reward: +100 credits]

[Qi Poison (Beginner): Cultivation progress: 32%]

Qin Qi's Qi Poison cultivation had been at 30%, and after this session of refinement, it had increased by a full 2%.

"Granduncle, it's done."

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren and spoke.

"Mm, the toxicity has increased. From here on, you will need to refine and polish the Qi Poison yourself."

After hearing Qin Qi's words, Tang Jiaren still conducted a careful inspection, only nodding once he was certain there were no issues.

"However, you must remember: the Five Treasures Body Protection Method must be kept in balance with the Qi Poison, or even exceed it."

"Otherwise, there will be danger."

Tang Jiaren solemnly exhorted Qin Qi once more.

"Understood."

Qin Qi nodded. His current progress in the Five Treasures Body Protection Method was at 40%.

It was 8% higher than his Qi Poison, placing him in a very safe stage for now.

"The poison refinement is over. Next, we shall begin learning the Earth-Wood Flow and the Illusion Barrier."

"First, I will teach you the Earth-Wood Flow. This technique is actually an extended application of the Five Treasures Body Protection Method."

"You could also call it a secret art of sorts."

As Tang Jiaren spoke, his aura erupted instantly, becoming like a surging tsunami!

In a flash, he appeared behind Qin Qi, patted him on the shoulder, and then moved to stand in front of him before Qin Qi could even turn his head.

"So fast!"

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren, whose speed had increased by an unknown margin compared to usual, and spoke in astonishment.

"But the commotion is too great."

Qin Qi watched Tang Jiaren, who moved like a gale of thunder, and shook his head.

"Correct. The biggest drawback of the Earth-Wood Flow is that the momentum is too loud, which doesn't fit the assassination style of our Tang Sect."

"But this move wasn't meant for assassination in the first place; it is meant to save the lives of our Tang Sect disciples."

Tang Jiaren's aura began to settle as he looked at Qin Qi and spoke.

"Mm-hmm, I'm listening, Granduncle."

Qin Qi nodded, looking like a well-behaved student.

"When you are executing a mission and you get discovered, what should you do?"

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi and asked.

"Turn and run, then look for another opportunity."

Qin Qi answered without hesitation.

"..."

Tang Jiaren stared at Qin Qi, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

"Did I say something wrong, Granduncle?"

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren and asked.

"No, or rather, you are quite right. Life is precious; do not fight to the death unless absolutely necessary."

"Although our Tang Sect emphasizes completing missions by any means necessary, we are assassins, not suicide soldiers."

"Normally, if discovered, one wouldn't choose to fight to the death, but rather choose to flee and find another time."

"But fleeing also requires methods, and the Earth-Wood Flow was born for this very reason."

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi, feeling that his talent was truly excellent and his mindset was perfectly suited for an assassin.

Being an assassin didn't mean one wasn't afraid of death, nor did it mean one should throw their life away for a mission.

If one can survive, one should certainly survive; Tang Jiaren's philosophy was the same as Qin Qi's.

"In learning the Five Treasures Body Protection Method, you should have already learned to generate the Qi of Earth and Wood."

"You should have also discovered that maintaining the generation of Earth and Wood Qi makes your body very healthy."

"The Earth-Wood Flow works by utilizing the generation of this Earth and Wood Qi to instantly stimulate and increase your own strength!"

"It can replenish your stamina instantly after it has been exhausted, and it can drastically boost your mobility."

"You could say this is the final protective talisman for us Tang Sect disciples."

Tang Jiaren emphasized the words "final protective talisman" and looked at Qin Qi with a serious expression.

"The trump card among trump cards, a treasure for preserving one's life."

Qin Qi nodded solemnly and spoke.

"Mm, as long as you understand that, I will now explain the method of use to you in detail."

Tang Jiaren began to explain the usage in detail, and after about half a day of practice, Qin Qi had mastered it.

Ding, congratulations on advancing your Five Treasures Body Protection Method, reward: 100 credits.

Ding, congratulations on learning the Five Treasures Secret Technique: Earth-Wood Flow, reward: 1 achievement point, 100 credits.

"Earth-Wood Flow!"

Qin Qi unleashed Earth-Wood Flow. In an instant, his aura surged, and his movement speed increased significantly.

His body felt as if it had an endless supply of energy, though once he deactivated it, he felt a bit weak.

However, it was only weakness; there were no serious side effects.

"Granduncle, I feel like I've got it again! Let's continue and learn the Illusion Barrier!"

Qin Qi felt like he was back on top; such a powerful move, and he had learned it in just half a day.

The frustration he had felt previously while learning Instant Strike, Catkin Step, and the Tang Sect Observation Method was completely swept away!

"You're overthinking it. It's not that you've 'got it again,' but rather that this move isn't actually that difficult."

"The key to this move is the practice of the Five Treasures Body Protection Method. Once your practice of that is sufficient,"

"learning this move is just a natural progression."

Tang Jiaren said without mercy.

"Oh, I thought I was on a roll."

Qin Qi remained the same; he was not disappointed that his fantasy had been punctured, and his mood remained very calm.

"Mm."

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi and nodded with satisfaction. This kind of calm mindset was the best.

"The Illusion Barrier can conceal your figure and create illusions. For the entry level, you only need to learn how to conceal your figure."

"Concealing your figure is divided into several stages: the first is concealing the body, and the second is concealing the heart."

Tang Jiaren said.

"I know about concealing the body, but what is concealing the heart?"

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren and asked.

"I'll demonstrate it for you."

As Tang Jiaren spoke, his figure began to turn transparent, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished.

"Do not activate the Transparent World right now; use the Tang Sect Observation Method to find me."

Tang Jiaren said.

"Mm."

Qin Qi activated the Tang Sect Observation Method. He observed the people and the objects, but saw nothing. However, when he used the Observation of Heart, he sensed a faint ripple of emotion, and by following that emotional fluctuation, he locked onto Tang Jiaren's position.

"Granduncle, I've found you."

Qin Qi turned his head to the side and saw that, at some point, Tang Jiaren had already walked up right beside him.

"What I just used was concealing the body, while concealing the heart means not emitting any emotional fluctuations."

"Whether you are assassinating or fleeing, you cannot let out any emotional ripples."

"Otherwise, no matter how well you conceal your body, it will be useless."

After Tang Jiaren finished speaking, he fell silent.

Qin Qi continued to try and capture Tang Jiaren's position, but he could catch nothing at all.

The living man seemed to have vanished into thin air.

"Not only did your figure disappear, but I didn't hear any sound when you moved either."

"This must be the Catkin Step, right?"

Qin Qi activated the Transparent World to scan his surroundings, but he still gained nothing. The Transparent World was not omnipotent.

It functioned by perceiving the situation around him to provide a perspective; if he couldn't perceive it, it was useless.