"Third move, White Tiger Kill!"
Gu Zi'an's aura turned fierce, his sharp Sword Qi exuding killing intent, making Chen Mu feel a chill run through his body.
Chen Mu noticed that Gu Zi'an seemed to be losing control of this move. He laughed and used his agile movements to circle around his opponent.
Gu Zi'an thrust his sword several times, but all his thrusts missed. His Spiritual Power was almost depleted, so he had no choice but to lower his sword and admit defeat.
"I lost, Brother Mu. How did you do that? Your moves are so ordinary, yet you always manage to counter them perfectly."
Chen Mu shrugged, not answering Gu Zi'an's question, but instead asking him.
"When you practice your cultivation techniques, do you always experience pain all over your body? If you practice for too long, does your body not get the hang of it?"
Gu Zi'an was taken aback and quickly replied.
"Yes! Brother Mu, how did you know?"
"Would it be convenient for you to demonstrate the martial arts technique you're practicing?"
During his fight with Gu Zi'an, Chen Mu noticed that Gu's moves were always hampered at their peak. Feeling something was amiss, Chen Mu used his Divine Soul to examine Gu's body, which led to his conclusion.
"Good!"
Without saying a word, Gu Zi'an sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate his Spiritual Power.
"Brother Mu, the cultivation technique my brother practices is called ' Seven Kills Sword Art,' which is one of the two strongest Earth- Earth Level techniques in my Gu Lineage. It is difficult to master without great perseverance."
My brother has an exceptionally high talent for this cultivation technique, which is why he broke through to the Qi Nourishing Realm at the age of sixteen, and now he's only one step away from the Middle Stage of the Qi Nourishing Realm.
Gu Ruoyun came to Chen Mu's side and explained softly.
Gu Zi'an broke through to the Qi Nourishing Realm at the age of sixteen, which was only average for the Heaven-Questioning Pavilion, but in the Wilderness, he was already considered a genius.
Chen Mu nodded to Gu Ruoyun, walked behind Gu Zi'an, placed his hand on Gu Zian's head, and carefully sensed the flow of Spiritual Power within Gu Zi'an's body.
After a long pause, he lowered his hand and shook his head.
"In my opinion, the cultivation method you are practicing is not a cultivation method for ordinary humans, which is why it is so difficult for you to cultivate it."
Gu Zi'an opened his eyes and looked at Chen Mu with a puzzled expression.
"What do you mean by that, Brother Mu? Not a human cultivation technique? Does that mean only humans have cultivation techniques?"
"I don't know either. Although the meridian pathways are very similar to those of humans, some acupoints and meridians are not found in humans. If you force it to circulate, the murderous Spiritual Power will inevitably damage your body."
"Yes! Precisely because it damages the body, no one in my Gu Clan has been able to fully master the Seven Kills Sword technique to this day."
Because I have to use medicine to repair my body for many years, my cultivation progress is slow; otherwise, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it Heaven Level cultivation technique.
Gu Zi'an sighed.
Chen Mu remained silent for a moment, looked at Gu Zi'an, and a brilliant idea flashed through his mind.
" Zi'an, I have a way to help you solve the problem of cultivating the Seven Kills Sword Art, but it may cost a lot of money. Would you like to give it a try?"
Gu Zi'an was stunned at first, then his face lit up with ecstasy.
"Yes! Of course I'm willing! Just tell me how you want to resolve this."
"Okay, I'll give you a list, and you can go and buy the materials."
Half an hour later, Gu Zi'an went to the main room to find Gu Hongsheng.
"Father, I would like to request two fourth-grade Spirit Stone to help with my cultivation. I hope you will grant my request."
Gu Hongsheng was shocked upon hearing this and stood up.
"Two fourth-grade Spirit Stone? Tell me in detail how you intend to solve your cultivation problem?"
The Gu Lineage's wealth was almost depleted. Two fourth-grade Spirit Stone were enough for the Gu family's expenses for more than half a month, which was also a considerable sum of money for Gu Hongsheng.
"That's right. The Brother Mu Chen I mentioned to you yesterday has come up with a way to use Demonic Pattern to modify my body, making it able to withstand the operation of the Seven Kills Sword Art without causing any damage."
However, the spiritual materials used in the Demonic Pattern elixir are very precious, which is why I came to find my father.
Gu Zi'an explained earnestly.
" Demonic Pattern?"
Gu Hongsheng frowned. For hundreds of years, his Gu Lineage had been trying to find a way to solve the drawbacks of the Seven Kills Sword Art, but so far they had made no progress. He found it hard to believe that a Rogue Cultivator who was only at the Middle Stage of the Qi Nourishing Realm could solve this problem.
" Zi'an! I know you're eager to break through, but you can't just grab anything in desperation. You can't completely trust what these martial arts practitioners say!"
Gu Hongsheng offered earnest advice.
"No! Father, Brother Mu is really capable. He only fought me a few rounds before he discovered my problem."
Moreover, he explained the details of my cultivation very reasonably; he's definitely not someone who talks nonsense!
Seeing that Gu Zi'an insisted, Gu Hongsheng thought for a moment and changed his mind.
"How about this? You buy some cheaper spiritual materials first and test the effect. If it really works, then we can increase our investment, okay?"
"Father! The tribal competition is in two days, how can you be so short-sighted?"
Give it to me if you want, otherwise I'll borrow it from someone else!
Enraged, Gu Zi'an flicked his sleeve, turned, and strode away.
" Zi'an! Zi'an!"
Gu Hongsheng called out a few times, but Gu Zi'an completely ignored him and gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.
He sighed, slumped into a chair, and frowned in deep thought.
"Master, the Third Young Master doesn't understand your good intentions now, but he will in the future. Please don't upset yourself."
Steward Chi, who had been listening to their conversation outside the door, came out to offer his advice.
"Alright, alright! Old Chi, go and inform Hongcai."
The Lineage is reducing his support by half this month; he's being told to hold on a little longer, and if things get really bad, they'll have to give up on a few lower-level tribes.
"But... Master, the battle report from the territory where the eldest young master is stationed only came yesterday. Wouldn't reducing supplies at this time be too demoralizing?"
"It's alright, Hongcai can handle it."
The Lineage's situation can't get any worse. I'm taking a gamble this time. If Zi'an can really break through this time, our Gu Lineage will still have hope.
If it doesn't work out, even if we manage to survive this year, we won't make it to the next tribal tournament."
"Yes, sir! I'll go and inform the eldest young master right away."
The Spirit Stone that the Third Young Master wanted, were they...?
"Yes! Go to the accounting office and get him two fourth-grade Spirit Stone!"
Given our Gu Lineage's current situation, who would lend him money? Zi'an's personality is just like her mother's; sometimes I really don't know if she's naive or just stupid!
Gu Hongsheng gave a self-deprecating laugh. His furrowed brows and the gleaming silver hair on his head made him look as if he had aged several years.
Not long after, Gu Zi'an, who was sulking in his room, received Spirit Stone from Steward Chi and immediately beamed with joy.
He took out the list Chen Mu had written for him and set off for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion without stopping, hoping to purchase all the necessary materials as soon as possible.