Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 177 - 68: Elemental Thunder Skill (Part 3)

Perhaps someone miraculously survived under the lightning.

But,

that would be a stroke of heavenly luck.

Who would ask to be struck by lightning for no reason?

"Don't hurry, Young Master Fang." Shopkeeper Ba said urgently:

"As I mentioned earlier, this technique is incomplete. There must be a method in front to utilize the power of thunder; once completed, it will be an unparalleled Dharma Gate..."

"Then let's wait till it's complete." Fang Zheng shook his head:

"Incomplete means it's a useless book!"

"Young Master Fang." Shopkeeper Ba was displeased:

"If it were complete, do you think you'd have the chance to access this technique?"

"I'm not boasting, but even though this technique is incomplete, its grade is likely higher than the Martial Arts everyone practices in Gu'an County. Even if there are flaws, it can still be utilized partially."

Fang Zheng pursed his lips, unable to deny that the shopkeeper was right. If truly cultivated, this Elemental Thunder Skill would possess unimaginable power.

But...

He spread his hands:

"Incomplete means it's useless. If it can't be cultivated, it can't be cultivated; no matter how much Shopkeeper Ba talks, it's futile."

"Young Master Fang."

Shopkeeper Ba stepped forward urgently:

"One thousand taels!"

"Only one thousand taels, and you can acquire a Martial Arts skill more powerful than the Ling Family's Black Water Sword Technique. Think about how worthwhile it is."

"Is Shopkeeper Ba treating me like a fool?" Fang Zheng shook his head, looking speechless:

"Let's settle the bill for the calming incense first."

If there truly was a Martial Arts technique akin to the family-heritage-level Black Water Sword Technique, he wouldn't find it expensive even at two thousand taels.

Unfortunately...

An uncultivable technique, no matter how high its grade, is of what use?

Oh!

If it fell into the hands of a Martial Artist proficient in True Qi, it might still be referenced, but he's not a Martial Artist.

"Eight hundred taels!" Shopkeeper Ba raised his voice:

"Only eight hundred taels. How about it?"

"Five hundred taels!"

"Really can't go lower than five hundred taels!"

"Hmm..." Fang Zheng looked on curiously:

"Does Shopkeeper Ba really want to sell this book?"

"Ah!" Shopkeeper Ba's expression changed slightly, finally sighing helplessly:

"To be honest with Young Master Fang, our shop has been running at a loss recently, and closing another deal would naturally be excellent."

"Moreover, if this technique isn't sold soon, it'll have to be taken back to the Prefecture City, which is of no benefit to me, so selling it off is best."

He said with an awkward smile.

"I see!" Fang Zheng gazed upward, thought for a moment, and said:

"Three hundred taels, both the Elemental Thunder Skill and the calming incense together for three hundred taels. If Shopkeeper Ba agrees, let's settle the deal now."

"If not, then forget it."

"Three hundred taels?" Shopkeeper Ba's face showed difficulty, but seeing Fang Zheng about to leave, he hurriedly said:

"Okay!"

"Three hundred taels it is."

"Wrap it up." Fang Zheng shook his head and sighed:

"This time, it's only for your sake, Shopkeeper Ba, that I'm buying the Elemental Thunder Skill. Next time you have calming incense or Nourishing Essence Pills, remember to save some for me."

"Certainly, certainly." Shopkeeper Ba nodded repeatedly and then took out a seal, saying:

"Use this seal on the talisman to unlock the restriction and read the contents behind it."

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Watching Fang Zheng leave, Shopkeeper Ba's eyes flickered as he quickly moved to the backyard.

"Miss."

He stopped in front of a room and bowed: 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"The technique has been sold, shall we follow and take a look?"

"No need." A crisp and lazy voice came from the room:

"He isn't the originally agreed person; neither does he hold the complete method for the Elemental Thunder Skill. It's not worth wasting time on him."

"But..." Shopkeeper Ba looked up and whispered:

"What if he is the one?"

"Fang Zheng is indeed the originally agreed person but pretended not to know to purchase the Elemental Thunder Skill cheaply, which is not impossible."

"Even if so, it doesn't matter." The voice in the room remained calm:

"The Elemental Thunder Skill was in the hands of the Jade Mountain Sect for hundreds of years, with countless experts and talents, yet none truly repaired this skill."

"Even those in the Jade Mountain Sect who successfully cultivated the Elemental Thunder Skill are still scant."

"Therefore, even if he had the method to repair, it must be demanding; not everyone can cultivate it. It's unnecessary to pay too much attention. I'm here out of curiosity."

"Understood." Shopkeeper Ba acknowledged:

"Shall I withdraw?"

"Mm." The feminine voice was lazy, the window lightly swayed:

"Go ahead."

"Remember, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is a business. Even if someone has good stuff, we should negotiate and acquire, not like those robbers on the road."

"Understood."

Shopkeeper Ba bowed, retreating step by step until he reached beyond the second door, then he saluted, turned around, and proceeded to the storefront in the front yard.

'Miss, please forgive me for breaking the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion's rules. After all, not making money is foolish. If we truly run at a loss, I would lose my position as shopkeeper.'

'You don't care about the Elemental Thunder Skill, but some do.'

As the thought turned, his eyes turned cold.

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Walking out of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Fang Zheng did not rush back but continued to stroll in the West Market, acquiring several fine jade artifacts before heading back.

Getting on the carriage.

After closing the door, the calm expression on Fang Zheng's face vanished instantly, his eyes gleamed with excitement, and he tightly grasped the booklet in his arms.

Superior Martial Arts!

Acquired!

The Elemental Thunder Skill is indeed a superior Martial Arts, and as Shopkeeper Ba described, it's an impressive existence among superior Martial Arts.

Sadly,

it's hard to begin!

"Difficult for others, but perhaps not for me." Fang Zheng muttered under his breath, unlocking the restriction and examining closely, his smile increasingly evident until he couldn't quite contain it.

"Indeed!"

"Just as I suspected, the key to cultivating the Elemental Thunder Skill is enduring the ravaging of lightning on the body, and while enduring it, following the prescribed method to let the force of thunder temper the body."

"How predecessors cultivated this I do not know, but I..."

"Can cultivate!"

It's just electricity, isn't it?

Modern society has controllable voltages from low to high, ensuring something suitable. After all, the Primordial Yin Thunder Skill doesn't stipulate that celestial thunder must be used for body tempering.

Though...

Using celestial thunder for tempering is simply unattainable.

There's a chance to survive once, but cultivation involves countless times, how possible is it?

"What a pity."

Gently touching the booklet, Fang Zheng sighed:

"There's no method for body tempering, and if there was a way to condense Qi and Blood, it'd be perfect. At least reaching the Great Cycle Realm wouldn't be troubled by technique issues."

"Hmm?"

"Be careful, Li San!"

His ears twitched, Fang Zheng suddenly shouted, smashing through the carriage roofing to soar into the sky, his long saber unsheathed behind him.

"Boom!"

Beneath him, the carriage compartment was pierced by a pitch-black spear, which vibrated and exploded with Giant Power, demolishing the compartment.

"Neigh..."

The horse pulling the carriage screamed, throwing Li San, who had just jumped onto its back, to the ground, galloping towards the darkness ahead.

Landing with his saber, Fang Zheng ignored the fleeing horse, squinting to observe the visitor, his face solemn:

"Who might you be?"

"Hand over the Elemental Thunder Skill." The visitor shook his spear:

"Spare your life!"

"Elemental Thunder Skill?" Fang Zheng squinted:

"I don't understand what you mean?"

"Acting dumb?" The visitor snorted coldly, thrusting the spear forward:

"Courting death!"