The third month of entering Liuyun Sect.
At the end of the day, Qin Tiexin came out of the stone chamber of the Waste Equipment Pavilion, handed over the materials smelted today to Manager Sun, and received forty-two spiritual crystals.
He carefully put the spirit crystal into the cloth bag, tied the bag tightly, and put it in his arms.
In fact, these days, the daily revenue is mostly stable between forty and fifty spiritual crystals. It's not that he is lazy, but the materials sent by the Wasted Equipment Pavilion are just that--mostly the wreckage of mortal weapons, followed by half-Law Artifact wreckage, and very few Law Artifact wreckage that actually contain spiritual materials.
As for repairing the half-Law Artifact, it is even more rare.
Since the last time I repaired the knife, Qin Tiexin carefully rummaged through the scrap pile and found that it was either completely broken and of no repair value, or it was missing too much spiritual material and the cost of repair was not worth it.
However, those broken half Law Artifact can be used to practice - especially the spiritual patterns on them. Qin Tiexin will pick one or two pieces every day and simulate the repair process in the Void Realm. Although it does not bring actual benefits, his understanding of the "sharp" spiritual patterns is getting deeper and deeper.
Although the income is stable, the expenses are not small.
Five bowls of spiritual rice every day require five spiritual crystals, and the "bone-embedding ointment" and "bone-strengthening wine" used for body tempering require ten grains. In addition, every few days, you have to buy the spiritual materials you smelt to feed Edgeless - those red-hearted coppers and black iron sands, even at a 40% discount, are still a big expense. And as your level improves, more and more spiritual materials are smelted, and the cost naturally becomes higher and higher.
After three months, Qin Tiexin lived frugally and finally saved up a hundred spirit crystals.
Today, he is going to the library.
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After coming out of the Waste Equipment Pavilion, Qin Tiexin did not go back to his hut, but walked straight towards the outer door.
On the way, he met several familiar handyman disciples and nodded to each other. Someone saw him walking in a hurry and asked curiously, "Junior brother Qin, where are you going?"
"Go to the library." Qin Tiexin answered honestly.
"Book Collection Pavilion?" The man was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Oh yes, have you accumulated enough spiritual crystals? Are you going to change your martial arts?"
"Hmm."
"Tsk, tsk, a hundred spiritual crystals." The man sighed, "It's not easy for us handyman disciples to save this money. But it's time to change. In three months, we will be Xiaobi. We have no real skills. If we go to the ring, we will be beaten."
Qin Tiexin nodded.
He had already inquired about it - among the new apprentices this time, some of them were from ordinary martial arts Aristocratic Clan. They had practiced martial arts since childhood and had a solid foundation. In addition, Spirit Root was good at refining Qi very quickly. If he did not practice a decent martial arts, he would be a target no matter how strong he was when he got into the ring.
Saying goodbye to that person, Qin Tiexin quickened his pace.
Passing through the handyman area, we came to the boundary of the outer gate. The buildings here are obviously much more exquisite, there are spiritual bamboos planted on both sides of the bluestone road, and the Spiritual Qi is a little richer in the air.
The Book Collection Pavilion is located on a platform on the mountainside. It is an antique five-story wooden building. The building is glowing with dark red color accumulated over time, and copper bells are hung on the corners of the eaves. The breeze passes by and the bells ring crisply.
There is a faint halo of light shrouding the outside of the building, which is the pavilion protection formation.
Qin Tiexin walked to the front of the building and saw a young man sitting on a bamboo chair at the door, holding a book in his hand. The young man was wearing the green and gray robe of an outer sect disciple, and hung a jade plaque around his waist with the words "Book Collection Pavilion" engraved on it.
He probably took over the task of guarding the library to earn good deeds.
Qin Tiexin stepped forward and bowed in salute. "Senior brother, handyman disciple Qin Tiexin, I would like to exchange for a martial arts skill."
The young man raised his head, looked at Qin Tiexin for a few times, and his eyes stayed on his strong body for a moment. "Token and Spiritual Crystal."
Qin Tiexin took out the handyman disciple token and the bag containing one hundred spiritual crystals from his arms, and handed them over with both hands.
The young man took it, checked the token first, opened the bag and counted the spiritual crystals. After confirming that it was correct, he handed the token back, put away the spiritual crystals, and then spoke:
"The first floor of the Library Pavilion contains Qi Refining Stage martial arts. You can only choose them on the first floor. There is no time limit, but after choosing, you can only take away one rubbing Jade Slip."
He paused and said in a serious tone, "Jade Slip can only be read three times. After three times, it needs to be re-printed and purchased. It is strictly forbidden to spread it outside. If you are found to teach others privately, your cultivation will be revoked and you will be expelled from the sect."
Qin Tiexin responded solemnly, "Disciple understands."
The young man added, "Oh, by the way, noisy noise is strictly prohibited in the Library Pavilion, and cultivation is not allowed inside. It is said that many years ago, a disciple was practicing Swordsmanship in the pavilion. He suddenly had an epiphany and almost demolished the Library Pavilion. This rule has been in place since then."
After saying that, he took out a spiritual tablet from his waist and took a photo of it towards the library door.
The halo rippled and the door slowly opened.
"Go in." The young man waved his hand, "After you have chosen, come out and register."
Qin Tiexin bowed to thank you and walked through the door.
When he passed through a thin light curtain, he felt his body lightened slightly, as if he had passed through a layer of water film. The scene in front of him suddenly became clear--
It's much bigger inside than it looks from the outside.
To be precise, it is dozens of times, or even hundreds of times larger.
Under the high dome, there are endless rows of wooden bookshelves, densely packed with Jade Slip, books, and scrolls. The air is filled with the faint fragrance of ink and spiritual wood, and the light is soft, shining from nowhere.
Qin Tiexin stood at the door and was stunned for a while.
This is the method used by the Immortal Cultivation Sect - Space Formation.
After calming down, he followed the instructions at the door and walked towards the "Martial Arts Area".
The martial arts area is subdivided into many categories: footwork, defense, fists and palms, finger claws, Swordsmanship, sword skills, spears and halberds, Qimen... There are more detailed divisions under each category.
The closest one is the "Footwork" area.
Qin Tiexin picked up a Jade Slip, put it on his forehead, and penetrated with his spiritual sense--
"Fire Bu Gang" is a martial art during the Qi training period, suitable for use by the fire attribute Spirit Root. After practice, fire will be generated under the feet, which will increase the traveling speed and dodge ability, slightly increase the strength of the feet, and is suitable for short-distance dodges and bursts.
Behind the introduction, the specific cultivation methods are blocked by restrictions and can only be viewed after redemption.
Picked up another one:
"Aoki Walk" is a martial art in the Qi refining stage, suitable for use by the wood attribute Spirit Root. The steps are light and suitable for long-distance walking in the mountains and forests, and the grass is silent.
Qin Tiexin put down Jade Slip.
He knew that footwork was also his weak point. After tempering his toe bones, the strength and speed of his feet improved slightly, but it was still far behind the specialized footwork martial arts. When he got rich in the future, he would definitely change his skills.
But now, what he needs most is sword skills.
When passing by "Defensive Martial Arts" and "Fist and Palm Techniques", Qin Tiexin paused. Those martial arts skills looked good, but he didn't have that many spiritual crystals or that much time to practice now.
Only choose the most important ones.
When we come to the "Weapons - Sword Skills" area, there are several shelves here: light knives, quick knives, heavy knives, and Qimen knives.
Qin Tiexin walked straight towards the "Heavy Sword Martial Arts" shelf.
There are more than twenty Jade Slip on the shelf, and there is a wooden sign next to each one with a brief introduction written on it.
He picked up the first Jade Slip and put it on his forehead.
"The Thirteen Swords of Overlapping Waves".
The introduction comes to mind:
The Donghai Rogue Cultivator Alliance's secret sword technique imitates the power of the sea tides. The sword power is superimposed layer by layer. After thirteen swords, the power is comparable to that of Foundation Establishment's single blow.
Core principles:
Every time a sword is struck, a trace of dark energy will remain on the blade; when the next sword is struck, the dark energy of the previous sword will be superimposed on top of it. Repeatedly, the thirteen swords are superimposed, like a landslide and a tsunami.
Advantages:
The explosive force is extremely strong, and the power of the thirteenth sword is terrifying; the dark power is invisible and formless, making it extremely difficult to defend; the force of the sword is continuous, and once it is unfolded, it is difficult for the opponent to interrupt it.
Fatal flaw:
It must be stacked from beginning to end - if it is interrupted in the middle (such as being blocked by the opponent, dodging, or taking a breath by yourself), the stacking effect will be cleared and you need to start from the first sword again. In actual combat, it is extremely difficult to complete the thirteen swords.
It places a huge load on the meridians - the dark energy superimposed by each sword will be accumulated in the meridians. After the thirteen swords are fully executed, the meridians of the user will be damaged and need to rest for three days to recover. If the fourteenth sword is forcibly performed (theoretically possible but no one has succeeded), the meridians will be severed.
The start is too slow - the power of the first sword is mediocre, and it is easy for the master to seize the opportunity of the first few swords to counterattack.
Qin Tiexin put down Jade Slip and remained silent for a moment.
This sword technique is indeed powerful, and the thirteenth sword can even kill the enemy by leapfrogging. But the problem is also obvious - his Qi Refining First Layer, five Spirit Root meridians are already fragile. If the thirteen swords are fully used, I am afraid that the enemy will not die, but his own meridians will be severed first.
Besides, in actual combat, who would stand stupidly and wait for him to stack up to thirteen swords?
There is also a line of small words on the wooden sign next to Jade Slip: "This sword technique is included for reference and is not recommended as a main martial arts study."
Qin Tiexin shook his head and picked up the second Jade Slip.
"Two poles cut".
Introduction:
It was created by Foundation Establishment Rogue Cultivator eight hundred years ago. This person was good at the dual attributes of ice and fire Cultivation Method. He integrated the power of ice and fire into his sword skills and created this knife.
Core principles:
Cutting out with one knife, it contains two extreme attributes of ice and fire; the ice power freezes the opponent's Law Power movement, and the fire power burns the meridians; ice and fire are intertwined to produce explosive power.
Advantages:
The attribute restraint is extremely strong, and has a suppressive effect on monks with a single attribute; the secondary damage of ice and fire explosions is difficult to prevent; there are only three sword skills, which are easy to learn but difficult to master.
Fatal flaw:
It is necessary to control both ice and fire Law Power at the same time - this means that the practitioner must have both water and fire Spirit Root, and the qualifications of the two Spirit Root must be equivalent.
Although Qin Tiexin is five Spirit Root, it can be practiced in theory, but the problem is:
The conflict of ice and fire backlash--This sword technique requires the blade to condense the power of ice and fire at the same time, but Qin Tiexin There are five Spiritual Qi rotations in Dantian. If you extract the two types of water and fire separately, it will destroy the balance of the five elements in the body. When using this sword technique, water and fire will conflict on the blade, and the five elements will be out of balance in Dantian. Law Power will be disordered at least, and Qi Deviation will be more serious.
The blade's endurance limit - the ordinary Law Artifact cannot withstand the power of ice and fire at the same time, and will break into pieces after three or five times. It requires a special Law Artifact with dual attributes of ice and fire, which is expensive, and Qin Tiexin cannot afford it.
After reading it, I already have an evaluation in my mind.
The moment when the ice and fire exploded was indeed stunning. But it was very difficult for him to balance the five elements in his body with five Spirit Root. If he forcibly separated the water and fire in order to practice this sword technique, wouldn't he be destroying the Great Wall?
Besides, that Law Artifact with dual attributes of ice and fire, dual spiritual patterns, starts with at least ten yuan of low-grade Spirit Stone...
Even if you sell it, you can't afford it.
He put down Jade Slip and continued reading. He read more than a dozen books in a row. Either the side effects were too great, or Spirit Root was too demanding, or its power was mediocre.
Qin Tiexin feels a little heavy. Isn't there a book suitable for him?
He walked to the end of the shelf, where there was the last grid, and there was a Jade Slip lying alone.
Pick it up and put it on your forehead.
"Zhongyue Sword Technique".
Introduction pours in:
The introductory sword technique of the "Iron Ridge Sect", a small body training sect in the North. The Iron Ridge Sect is famous for its body training, and all its disciples are strong. This sword technique is originally used to temper the strength of the body training disciples.
Core principles:
Winning is not based on skills, but purely on strength. The practitioner is required to have a strength of at least 500 kilograms in one hand, the higher the better. Each sword requires the unity of "body, sword, and mind", and the whole body's strength is penetrated into the blade. The power of the sword is like a mountain pressing against the top. It does not seek speed, but only seeks heaviness.
Advantages:
There are zero requirements for Spirit Root qualifications - the core of this sword technique is "power" rather than "Law Power". Law Power is just an auxiliary, used to strengthen the body and bless the blade, and does not require pure attributes.
Tempering the physical body - Practicing this sword technique requires continuous tempering of the muscles and bones, which puts great pressure on the body, reaching at least the second level of the body tempering stage.
The moves are simple, easy to learn but difficult to master - there are only three moves, and the entry barrier is low. But if you want to practice to the state of "integrating body and sword, and powerful force to penetrate thousands of miles", you need A Thousand Hammerings and a Hundred Refinements.
The stronger it becomes in the later stages - the power of this sword technique is directly proportional to the practitioner's own strength.
Disadvantages:
The speed is too slow - the moves are wide open and close, the starting movement is obvious, and it is easy to be avoided by nimble opponents.
The Law Artifact has high requirements - it needs a heavy enough knife. The ordinary Law Artifact is too light and cannot exert its power. It needs to be specially built as a heavy knife.
It consumes a lot of physical strength - it can be used up to three or five times in a battle.
Qin Tiexin put down Jade Slip, his eyes lit up.
That's it.
There is no need for fancy skills, no explosions of ice and fire, just a heavy enough knife and enough strength.
As it happens, he has Edgeless.
In the past three months, he has been saving spiritual crystals to buy spiritual materials to feed Edgeless every day. Now Edgeless weighs two hundred and sixty kilograms. There are still three months until Xiaobi, and he is confident that Edgeless will weigh more than one thousand kilograms before then.
A heavy sword weighing one thousand kilograms, combined with the "Zhongyue Sword Technique", can be chopped down with one strike--
You will change ten times with one thrust of your sword, and I will strike you with one strike. No matter how many changes you undergo, you must still receive my blow.
Qin Tiexin holds Jade Slip tightly and has made a decision in his heart.
He no longer hesitated and walked to the registration desk at the door with Jade Slip. There was a small table there with a row of blank Jade Slip and a formation disk on it.
The young man on guard took the Jade Slip he chose and checked it: ""Zhongyue Sword Technique", are you sure?"
"OK."
The young man put Jade Slip into the formation disk, and took out a blank Jade Slip and placed it next to it. He clicked a few times on the formation disk with his fingers, and the inspiration flowed. After a few breaths, the rubbing was completed.
"Here." The young man handed the rubbing Jade Slip to Qin Tiexin, "It can only be read three times, remember clearly. Jade Slip will self-destruct after three times. If you want to learn again, you have to buy it again."
Qin Tiexin took it with both hands and carefully put it into his arms.
"Thank you, senior brother."
The young man waved his hand. "Go."
Qin Tiexin bowed, turned around and walked out of the library.
It was almost dusk outside, and the afterglow of the setting sun cast long shadows on the bluestone road.
He touched Jade Slip in his arms and felt much more at ease.
Three months later, Xiaobi had a trump card.
The next step is to practice hard.