Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method!

Seeing Dongfang Yueming's confusion, Qian Jingming hurriedly explained, a trace of barely perceptible nervousness in his voice. "Boss, this isn't ordinary jade! It's called a 'technique transmission jade slip'! That advanced skin-tempering technique is recorded inside it! Just press it against your forehead and focus on sensing it, and the contents will naturally enter your mind!"

"Press it against my forehead to transmit the technique?" Dongfang Yueming raised an eyebrow, feeling that this was getting a little out of place. This... involves mental transmission, doesn't it? It's got a bit of a fantasy vibe to it, he muttered inwardly.

Qian Jingming seemed to see his doubts and hurriedly added, his voice tinged with pride and a pained reluctance. "Boss, don't underestimate this jade slip! It's incredibly valuable! Every time it's used, a martial artist at least at the Qi Refining Realm has to spend inner force to 'recharge' it before it can be used again! Ordinary people never even get to see one!"

Recharged by a Qi Refining Realm martial artist?!

Dongfang Yueming was startled! He knew that the Qi Refining Realm was a realm above the Body Tempering Realm! Its martial artists were experts who could cultivate genuine "inner force"! This jade slip actually needed a martial artist of that level before it could be used?

He looked at the jade slip in his hand again, his gaze turning grave. It seemed the thing was far more valuable than he had imagined! Where had Qian Jingming gotten something so precious? And why had he been so "generous" as to give it to him?

That made Dongfang Yueming even more wary of the so-called "gathering."

Still, wary or not, there was no reason to refuse meat delivered right to his mouth!

Dongfang Yueming hesitated no longer. Following Qian Jingming's instructions, he gently pressed the cool jade slip against the center of his forehead.

Hum!

A cool sensation that wasn't uncomfortable surged in an instant from where the jade slip touched his skin! Like a clear spring, it flowed from between his brows straight into the depths of his mind!

Immediately afterward, countless pieces of information surged forth like a tide! Text, images, and even simulated circulation routes... The mysteries of a technique called the "Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method" appeared with perfect clarity in his consciousness! Profound and arcane, yet incomparably clear, as if he had been born knowing the technique!

A moment later, the cool sensation slowly receded.

Dongfang Yueming took the jade slip away, a sharp light flashing in his eyes!

Success!

His mind now held a complete, brand-new skin-tempering technique, clearly more profound and mysterious than the "Basic Skin Tempering Method"!

Meanwhile, as Qian Jingming watched Dongfang Yueming receive the technique without a hitch, his heart was in turmoil. The technique transmission jade slip was naturally not his, but had been "lent" to him by Senior Shi! It was all to ensure Dongfang Yueming received the technique without a hitch and agreed to attend that damned gathering!

Oh, man, I hope this kid doesn't notice anything... Qian Jingming's heart pounded, but the smile on his face grew even brighter. "Boss, you got the technique, right? How is it? I had to pull a lot of strings to get my hands on this treasure!"

With a thought, Dongfang Yueming immediately sank his consciousness into his mind and checked his attribute panel.

[Character: Dongfang Yueming]

[Realm: Body Tempering - Skin Tempering Realm (cowhide) (gains 2 points daily)]

[Techniques: Basic Skin Tempering Method (perfection), Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method (0/4, not initiated)]

[Martial arts: Basic Thirteen Fast Saber Forms (perfection)]

[Points: 947]

A new line had indeed appeared under techniques-the Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method (0/4, not initiated)!

It actually takes 4 points to reach initiation?! Dongfang Yueming was slightly shaken!

That was a full four times the points needed to reach initiation in the "Basic Skin Tempering Method"!

The more points a technique requires, the higher its grade and potential usually are! Understanding dawned on Dongfang Yueming in an instant, and a flicker of realization and excitement flashed in his eyes! Looks like Qian Jingming didn't fool me this time. This "Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method" really is good stuff!

He was instantly filled with anticipation for the effects of this new technique!

Seeing the satisfied look on Dongfang Yueming's face, Qian Jingming's suspended heart finally settled halfway, and his smile grew much more sincere.

"Hehe, as long as you're satisfied, Boss!" Qian Jingming carefully took the technique transmission jade slip back from Dongfang Yueming and returned it to the brocade box as though it were a priceless treasure. He still had to return it to Senior Shi, so nothing could go wrong with it!

After putting the jade slip away, Qian Jingming didn't forget to remind him solemnly once more. "Boss, um... Please don't forget the gathering in a week! I'll come by beforehand to let you know the exact time and place!"

"Got it." Dongfang Yueming nodded and readily agreed. He already had the technique, so there was no harm in going. He could treat it as returning a favor.

Only after Dongfang Yueming confirmed it again did Qian Jingming finally breathe a full sigh of relief, feeling as though he had completed an arduous task. He didn't dare disturb him any longer and hurriedly took his leave with repeated nods and bows, his steps a little lighter.

After seeing Qian Jingming out, Dongfang Yueming immediately locked the door from the inside and eagerly focused all his attention on the newly acquired "Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method"!

According to the technique's description, when it was cultivated, qi and blood would surge beneath the skin like layers of overlapping waves, scouring and tempering it. Its effects were more forceful and penetrated deeper than those of the "Basic Skin Tempering Method"!

"You're the one!" A fierce flame blazed in Dongfang Yueming's eyes!

"Add points!!"