A Long Grind to Daoist Monarch-Chapter 125 - 101: Brother Bai and I, Kindred Spirits at First Sight (Part 2)

"Tongwen Hall can't be entered for the time being; I fear seeing that golden black plaque that hides dragons in Yihai, making my legs tremble and causing me to kneel outside."

Uncle Yang had no words to respond, so he could only comply, even though the Seventh Young Master praised Ninghai Zen as invincible, he had his eyes opened at Celestial Water Prefecture.

It's just a Fourth-Training Martial Artist; no matter how amazing, there are limits.

The Daoist Official lord of Dragon Court truly possesses the power to turn clouds and rain with a flick of the hand!

The Seventh Young Master is overly pampered by the mistress, somewhat ignorant of the vast heroes of Red County Divine Land.

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"Seven-Star Bone-Piercing Needle, Mist Rain Intestine-breaking Silk, Celestial Cloud Five-Flower Silk, Reverse Divine Needle, Heartbreak Arrow, Funeral Nail..."

Once Bai Qi completely memorized Silk Binding Strength and White Ape Skill and mastered the essentials of energy movement, he returned the two books. He stepped onto the second floor of Dezhen Tower, his gaze swept around, unexpectedly discovering one corner of the bookshelves filled with secret manuals for making hidden weapons.

"Thousand Transformations Skill? Hidden Form Technique? Five Poison Secret Manual?"

Disguise! Concealing breath! Using poison!

Bai Qi's heart stirred. Could it be that the mentor used to work as an assassin?

Otherwise, how could he collect so many extraordinary and unconventional cultivation techniques?

The jokelike thought stirred and settled, Bai Qi didn't linger longer. Since Ninghai Zen only taught Five Grand Captures, he would only focus on those.

With the Instructor's understanding of martial arts, he would surely not let himself take the wrong path.

In the forecourt, Lao Dao was still cracking melon seeds. Upon seeing Bai Qi, he cheerfully remarked:

"It's been less than a day and night, and Young Master Qi has fully grasped two superior martial arts?"

Bai Qi dragged over a small stool and settled next to Uncle Dao. Rarely, the weather was extremely sunny today, with noontime sunlight warmly bathing him.

"I gained some insights and know how to move energy. The mentor taught me Dragon Palm and Arhat Hand, which train the waist and hips, spine, integrating dragons and horses to represent vigorous masculinity, allowing Qi Blood to flow smoothly and reaching the four extremities.

Silk Binding Strength and White Ape Skill attend to both inner and outer limbs. I've heard from others before that mastery lies in the Six Harmonies.

Internally, it's about the unity of heart and intent, intent and Qi, Qi and force. Externally, it's about the unity of hands and feet, elbows and knees, shoulders and hips.

The path the mentor guides me upon seems to follow this logic."

Lao Dao's eyes twitched in approval, commending:

"Excellent, excellent! Young Master Qi comprehends thoroughly, needing no guidance to understand deep meaning! Especially the concept of Six Harmonies, it has profound nuances!"

Seeing Uncle Dao in high spirits, Bai Qi took the opportunity to inquire more about bone-training methods.

He had already achieved One-Practice Perfect Golden Flesh and Jade Veins. During times of sitting and resting, his pores closed, nurturing solid Qi Blood, gradually fostering a feeling of inexhaustible fullness.

Next, he should attempt to exchange Mercury Blood and refine Silver Marrow.

"Second training, known as Mercury Blood Silver Marrow, has to be discussed separately. Mercury Blood refers to transforming blood and hair continuously through intense stimulation, refining blood and washing marrow, progressively enhancing the physique to surpass limitations.

This stage actually carries significant risks; if the skill of Muscle Training is not deep enough, unable to control Qi Blood, or unable to close pores, there's a chance of bleeding from the seven apertures and dying suddenly.

To train bones, it boils down to a few methods: applying internal and external recipes of secret medicines, though no matter how potent, they hold limitations.

Just like soaking in medicinal baths, if absorption is too slow, unable to achieve an entire blood change in one go, it will instead leave one in a precarious situation."

Despite everything, Lao Dao is the Red Eyebrow Leader who once occupied Fulong Mountain and also has experiences, having consumed the Inner Pill of the Unicorne Viper, creating an exceptional physique and innate talent, speaking in an easy-to-comprehend manner.

"The best methods are either taking Elixir Pills or bathing in a spirit creature's blood. Remember, it's spirit creatures, not demons. Apart from their Inner Pill, demon's flesh and blood contain toxins; forcefully consuming them may easily contaminate one with evil energy.

That's why the young master killed that great python and directly mobilized Qi Blood True Gang to cleanly burn it, leaving no trace."

Bai Qi pondered, no wonder he hadn't seen the corpse of that twenty-zhang,-long python. If a demon, like a treasure fish, could provide nourishment, given Ninghai Zen's disposition, he might have cut it into hundreds of pieces, stir-fried, steamed, and braised, trying every cooking method, giving everyone in Black River County a share.

"Young Master Qi doesn't need to rush; properly nurturing Qi Blood and solidifying the foundation, come New Year and Spring, the young master will naturally return, and it's not too late to train bones then."

Lao Dao said leisurely.

"Understood."

Bai Qi wasn't impatient, nor was he planning to venture into Yihai Prefecture with bare fists. Achieving One-Practice Perfect Golden Flesh and Jade Veins was enough to establish roots in Black River County.

"Uncle Dao, I just saw the second floor of Dezhen Tower filled with skills regarding hidden weapons, disguises, and poisoning. Is the mentor also interested in this?

In my impression, Ninghai Zen should be a fierce figure who suppresses all with his fists."

How could he play such sinister tricks!

"Uh... the young master often says: Martial Dao, is it not just an inconvenient object!

Ambushing is also a form of combat!

Before advancing to the fourth training, the young master often provoked some enemies, recklessly using size against small or many against few.

Over time, the young master became less particular."

Lao Dao reached into his fur hat, scratching his bald head:

"Despite the young master now embodying the demeanor of a master, in earlier years he used tricks like throwing lime, administering laxatives, and striking with concealed weapons.

His most notable feat was crafting a colorless, odorless poison from five-hundred-year climate centipede legs and refining a hundred-pound batch of Poisonous Herb, incapacitating a Four Cultivation Grandmaster."

Bai Qi listened in shock, seemingly unprepared for Ninghai Zen's illustrious past achievements.

They continued to chat idly, and as the sun gradually inclined towards the west, Bai Qi bid farewell to Uncle Dao and stepped out of Tongwen Hall.

Before heading to the old residence at Erxian Bridge, he saw Xiaotou hunched in a corner, seemingly waiting for him.