Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 9 Refining Martial Arts
Due to environmental limitations, Qishan County has a limited potential, making it extremely difficult to acquire powerful martial arts techniques.

Therefore, Gu Qing wanted to use the power of the panel.

By fusing numerous low-grade martial arts techniques into one, a qualitative change can be achieved through quantitative change. As for what kind of martial art will ultimately emerge, that's purely a matter of luck.

The requirements are not high; a mid-grade martial arts technique will suffice.

"start!"

The amount of lifespan consumed this time was not much, only five years of lifespan were used up, and Gu Qing was quite satisfied with the newly created martial arts.

Its name is quite ordinary: [Hidden Sword in the Sleeve]

They used two swords, relying on speed and surprise to win.

The length is relatively short, ideally from the tiger's mouth to the elbow. Most of the moves are performed with a reverse grip. The sword guard is unique, featuring a prince's hand for protection, which can parry and deflect the opponent's weapon.

The moves are continuous and emphasize the interplay of emptiness and fullness, the ebb and flow of energy, the balance of hardness and softness, speed and slowness, and striking after the opponent has moved first.

As the saying goes, a mountain without breath will perish, water without breath will float, and a person without breath will die. Without strength, where are the heroes?

The "Hidden Sword" technique emphasizes the circulation of Qi, not internal Qi or breathing, but a certain rhythm of body and mind.

Its quality must have reached the level of a mid-grade martial art, or even be inferior to a high-grade martial art, and its content is complex and all-encompassing.

Since he was trained through smelting, he had no prior experience in this field, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had to learn from scratch, which would make him much slower to master the skills.

Once Gu Qing had quickly forged two hundred-times-forged short swords, he began to practice using them.

It has two routines: training method and fighting method.

The former emphasizes breathing, while the latter emphasizes techniques; both should start with the basics.

Gu Qing's chest heaved as he inhaled a large amount of air into his lungs, feeling the cool airflow from his nasal cavity to his chest and lungs.

After circulating for a full cycle, cold turns to hot, and yin turns to yang.

Thirty-six joints sway, and seventy-two tendons and veins contract.

It promotes the mutual stimulation, sinking, binding, and guarding of the whole body, so that the joints and tendons of the whole body are connected as one, and promotes the circulation of qi and blood in the body through internal and external connections.

It urges the external limbs of the body to sink, making the muscles and bones of the whole body sink into a state of emptiness and nothingness, so that all things return to the center and all paths lead to the same point.

"A thousand schools of thought lead to one common path; all methods ultimately converge on the same source!"

After practicing for a full half hour, when his whole body was sore and aching, Gu Qing suddenly opened his eyes, his joints cracking.

Follow the principles of ancestral lineage promotion, joint binding and guarding, three curves corresponding to three pools, arrow release corresponding to level shoulder, raising teeth and clamping coccyx, offering the eight trigrams and landing on the Dazhui point.

When the sword technique, which emphasizes the convergence of the meridians and the unification of all styles, is executed, its agile energy is like a white crane dancing gracefully in a small courtyard, creating a remarkable artistic conception.

"This is the hidden sword in the sleeve. It feels like it also incorporates some of the essence of martial arts techniques, which complements the Crane Chapter of the Five Qi Profound Origin Technique perfectly."

"Excellent martial arts!"

Open the panel.

Gu Qing

Age: 20, Lifespan: 79

[Realm: Ninth Rank - Marrow Cleansing and Blood Regeneration]

[Technique: Five Qi Profound Origin Technique - Level 2+]

[Martial Arts Skill: Hidden Blade (Basic)+]

[Skill: Metal and Stone Refinement Technique (Mastery)+]

[Item: Corrupted Blood Hidden Arrow (Fifth-Grade Refinement Embryo)]

[Tool point: 40]

The deduction of five years of lifespan doesn't feel as stimulating as the twenty years; my body can fully accept it.

The learning speed of the hidden sword technique was also faster than expected, skipping the introductory stage.

This level division is as follows: beginner, intermediate, advanced, master, and perfect.

Reaching the basic level of proficiency across five levels is already quite impressive.

In the days that followed.

Gu Qing spent more and more time on martial arts, and his cooperation with the government and the Zhao family did not stop. After all, he only provided some hundred-forged weapons, and could forge three and a half a day.

It's more than enough to meet the quota, and it can even divert a lot of raw materials to refine Bintetsu.

The metal formula recorded in this Hundred Refinements Technique has accumulated to about eighty catties. Gu Qing used it to forge a pair of five-refinement short swords, which are even more powerful than the horse-head saber he forged before.

It is a true divine weapon.

Named — [Star and Moon Twin Swords]

In the future, mastering the art of artifact inscription will provide the foundation for upgrading to a magical artifact. Normally, it can be concealed in the sleeve, like a hidden arrow, and can be readily grasped when needed. It's a good choice for both direct confrontation and covert ambushes.

A month later.

Another message arrived, relayed by the beggar Awei.

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"Brother Qing, this is the latest news from the iron ore mine."

"The army of Fengming Prefecture?"

Gu Qing frowned. Theoretically speaking, Fengming Prefecture only has an army of 30,000 men.

That is, the Phoenix Cry Army.

He carried a phoenix-patterned banner, wore red armor, and wielded a red iron spear with a thick-backed rope-wrapped knife. He was a formidable figure with outstanding achievements.

The army that appeared at the iron ore mine in Qishan County had official certificates from Fengming Prefecture, and was armored and armed, but it was not the legitimate Fengming Army.

"This army has brought over a large number of prisoners and is mining ore day and night... Brother Qing, does this mean we're about to go to war again?"

Awei's expression was filled with fear and resentment. Life had finally gotten a little better, and he didn't want war to destroy everything again.

Gu Qing hesitated for a moment, but the situation was too obvious to be concealed, so he nodded directly.

"Prepare to take refuge. How much grain have you stockpiled over the past few years?"

Gu Qing lacked the ability to plan ahead.

Given the clear situation and having suffered such losses before, they would certainly have several contingency plans.

Stockpiling grain was one of them.

In addition, several shelters were built deep in the mountains and forests, so that there would be a way out in case of crisis, unlike before when they could only gamble and serve the bandits.

"We prepared some supplies, but it was only enough for the brothers for three months."

"enough."

He was not a wealthy man, and his money was mainly used for his spiritual practice. As long as the beggar children he supported were fed, they could be of use to him, so they were worth the money.

Actually, it's not a loss.

If war breaks out again, these people will be less useful, since they have no intention of conquering the world.

He can hide deep in the mountains, and unless he's extremely unlucky, no one can find him.

So this food was prepared for these beggars; he only needed to take a little for himself.

"When chaos reigns again, there's no need to come looking for me anymore. I hope we'll meet again someday."

"Brother Qing, you're going to..."

“Here are fifty taels. The brothers have worked very hard over the years. Take this back and share it with them.”

"Yes!"

Awei's feelings were complicated, and he left, looking back every few steps.

As for Gu Qing...

As soon as chaos began to emerge, he prepared to flee. He didn't have much stuff, mainly because the Bintie train was difficult to carry.

I've accumulated too much weight over the years, it weighs over 100 pounds. I can carry it, but it's very noticeable.

After some thought, Gu Qing took the initiative to visit the Zhao residence, preparing to find another way to seek refuge.

Zhao Huaiyi, that old fellow, is quite adept at seeking refuge.

"Brother Gu."

living room.

Before I even saw the person, the familiar voice came first.

His grandfather's image in fine clothes was completely gone; instead, he was dressed in a set of practical clothes with thick-soled boots, looking like he was about to go into the mountains.

Good guy.

"Brother Zhao, you're well-informed! Do you have any intelligence to share?"

"You're not bad either, bro. Can we exchange information?"

An old man and a young man exchanged a smile.

(End of this chapter)