The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 713 Inheritance of Restrictions, Healing and Tenderness (Bonus Chapter for 12000 Monthly Tickets in September)
hum~
A milky white halo flowed and shifted across the bluish-gray stone gate. Within the hazy mist, subtle, hidden patterns emerged.

"A hidden restriction!"

Gu Qingchan's voice rang out from the side, and a hint of joy flashed across Chen Ping'an's face.

Unexpectedly, an unexpected discovery was made at the last minute.

However, despite his joy, his vigilance remained undiminished; he had not forgotten the scene when he first entered the gate.

His blood surged, ready to unleash a powerful force at any moment.

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The halo of light flowed from both sides and fell upon the stone beast.

A bluish-gray orb of light emerged from the stone beast's mouth, hovering in mid-air, gleaming brightly.

Spiritual runes and restrictions, stone beasts spitting out pearls.

Wow~
Light surged, and a large light screen appeared on the gray stone gate, with silver patterns like swimming tadpoles emerging from the light.

"This is..." Gu Qingchan exclaimed with delight, her eyes sparkling, "A forbidden inheritance!"

The restriction was triggered, but the scene Chen Ping'an feared did not occur. The gains from the gray stone gate were far greater than Chen Ping'an had anticipated.

Those tadpole-like silver patterns record the inheritance of a spiritual restriction.

Chen Ping'an was not skilled in this area; although he had some understanding of the matter, he knew very little. However, judging from Gu Qingchan's appearance, she seemed to be quite adept at it.

The moment the silver patterns on the light screen appeared, it was recognized that this was a forbidden inheritance.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that this was a high-level forbidden technique inheritance.

“No wonder there are so many spiritual restrictions in this cave, and they can still maintain such power after so many years!” Gu Qingchan smiled and looked enlightened: “I thought it was strange before, but now I think it makes sense.”

The path of martial arts cultivation is long and arduous, and the skills and techniques along the way are numerous and complex.

Countless skills, too numerous to count.

Among the various skills, there are naturally different levels.

Like forging, alchemy, and puppet making, spirit pattern enchanting is also a top-tier protective skill. Skilled enchanting masters are often highly regarded guests of various powerful factions.

Every power has its foundation, and among the many foundations, there is one that cannot be bypassed: a good mountain-protecting formation.

Especially for ancient forces with long histories, various restrictive formations and arrays are constantly emerging. In addition to updates, regular maintenance is also an extremely large requirement.

Besides those with powerful factions, some martial arts practitioners also have a great need for restrictions.

Whether it's concealment restrictions during secluded cultivation, early warning restrictions in the wilderness, or restrictions for confinement, killing, or protection, there will be extremely high demand for them.

In addition to some spirit runes that need to be inscribed on a dedicated structure, there are also some portable and simple restrictions, such as those inscribed on some array flags, or driven by array plates and carried by command symbols.

There are various types of carriers for these restrictions, ranging from rare to common items; their specific function depends entirely on the nature of the restriction.

However, compared to large-scale restrictive formations, these portable restrictive formations are significantly weaker in both power and coverage. Furthermore, most of these portable restrictive formations are single-use items; even if there are deviations, they can usually only be used a few times.

However you look at it, such portable restrictions are extremely rare as protective artifacts.

Such rarity surpasses even ordinary elixirs, spiritual objects, and protective secret techniques.

In the realm of restrictions, outstanding cultivators may even surpass those of the same cultivation level in terms of prestige and status.

The Qi and Blood Realm, without advancing to the next level, is equivalent to a beginner who has not yet grasped the fundamentals of the Restriction Realm.

The Inner Qi Realm, the Profound Light Realm, and the Grandmaster Realm correspond to the first, second, and third stages, respectively.

The Grandmaster of Martial Arts is equivalent to a high-grade third-tier skill.

Those at the top of the Grandmaster level, such as pseudo-celestial beings, are equivalent to quasi-fourth-order restriction techniques.

In a sense, a master of a near-fourth-tier technique is even more prestigious and influential than a pseudo-celestial being.

Such a situation could be glimpsed in the case of Hua Danshi in Xuanling City.

Although Master Hua Dan was an expert in alchemy, the two skills were roughly equivalent and their reputations were similar.

As an alchemist who has already stepped into the ranks of renowned alchemists, Master Hua's pill-making skills are already at the near-fourth rank. He only needs one more opportunity to step into the fourth rank, truly becoming famous throughout the Azure Land and influencing dozens of states.

With such skills, the lowest level of Confucian master Hua Dan's social circle consisted of martial arts grandmasters with impressive backgrounds. Those who could truly enter his circle of confidants were at least at the pseudo-celestial level.

Moreover, he was not just an ordinary pseudo-celestial being.

In fact, if Master Hua Dan wanted to, he could even strike up a conversation with a Martial Dao Celestial. When they discussed Dao with each other, they usually treated each other with the courtesy due to equals.

The core reason lies not in his cultivation level, but in his mastery of alchemy.

The high value of a near-fourth-level skill is evident.

Furthermore, due to the enhancement of their special skills, these cultivators are mostly not lacking in Yuan Crystals or other valuables. Their wealth far surpasses that of their peers.

Although Master Hua Dan is only a pseudo-Celestial Being, in terms of protective methods and background, he is probably not much worse than a true Martial Celestial Being. He may even be much stronger than a typical newly promoted Celestial Being.

The benefits that advanced skills provide to cultivators are truly immeasurable.

Of course, there are gains and losses. To achieve something in a skill, the effort required may not be much less than that required to cultivate martial arts.

If one has mediocre talent, no matter how much effort one puts in, it will be extremely difficult to achieve anything.

However, everything is relative. For a grandmaster of martial arts, a first-tier skill is nothing special. But such a skill can provide a very comfortable life in an ordinary small town.

First-tier alchemists and first-tier blacksmiths can live quite comfortably. The products they forge and refine can be used by cultivators at the Inner Qi Realm.

If one were to advance further and reach the level of a second-tier skill, one would gain some renown even within the county town.

As for third-tier skills, those who have already gained considerable insight into this field are considered grandmasters. In the realm of forging, that means they can forge divine weapons!

However, the transmission of skills is precious, and most of them are closely guarded secrets. Even if an ordinary person has talent, they may not be able to come into contact with the corresponding transmission.

Even if one has some opportunity to come into contact with the tradition, without the guidance of a master and apprentice, one may not necessarily achieve much.

For ordinary people, being able to glimpse the basics and enter the first level of skill is proof of their talent and hard work.

Talent is rare, but passing on its legacy is even rarer.

And now.
What was placed before Chen Ping'an and Gu Qingchan was a complete inheritance of forbidden techniques. According to Gu Qingchan's identification, it was at least a fourth-tier inheritance.

In the inheritance sequence, it belongs to the higher level of inheritance.

This is a forbidden inheritance that even martial arts masters would covet. If it were sold, its value would be immeasurable.

Now, it is right before their eyes.

Gu Qingchan stood beside Chen Ping'an and glanced at him. Even faced with such an opportunity, Chen Ping'an remained calm.

"Inheriting precious things is not as valuable as collaborating on research?"

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Okay." Chen Ping'an stated his attitude and position concisely.

The art of restriction is vast and profound; to study it would be an enormous undertaking. If one could exchange ideas and discuss the matter with others, that would certainly be a valuable experience.

Chen Ping'an had previously studied spiritual restrictions and knew that the Golden Finger Panel wasn't very useful in this kind of technique. What he relied on more was his martial arts skills and experience.

Grandmasters possess abundant spirituality, vigorous energy, solid foundation, and profound insights into martial arts, giving them advantages that are difficult for ordinary people to match. However, if they lack natural talent, they may not be able to achieve great success in their skills.

However, grandmasters have long lifespans, and if they are truly determined to study this path, as long as their talent in the art is not too poor, they can achieve some success.

However, while making a decision is easy, few can truly put it into practice.

Grandmasters may have long lifespans, but they have many more things to do and may not devote all their energy to their craft. If their talent is not outstanding and the cost-effectiveness is too low, they may shift their focus and concentrate on things that are more worthwhile to study and cultivate.

Stone beasts sat guarding the bluish-gray stone gate, each spitting out a pearl, one on the left and one on the right, exactly two pearls.

These two orbs of light are clearly the carriers of the forbidden inheritance. When triggered this time, they transformed into a light curtain that shone on the bluish-gray stone gate.

The inheritance of forbidden arts differs from the inheritance of martial arts. It does not involve as much artistic conception or enlightenment, but rather more on experience, insights, techniques, and many forbidden items.

Furthermore, some rare restrictions may have a light screen recording the process for reference. The spiritual runes involved in these restrictions are extremely complex, and simply memorizing them does not equate to successful mastery.

There are countless mountains between memorization and mastery.

Furthermore, even with mastery, different inscription situations and conditions will affect the success of the final engraving.

After Chen Ping'an and Gu Qingchan reached a tacit understanding, they each acquired one of these forbidden techniques and jointly recorded them.

The two luminous beads carry different aspects of the forbidden inheritance, but this does not affect their respective research.

The two agreed to exchange their insights once they gained something, so as to verify each other's findings. If the progress was promising, they would exchange materials for further study once they achieved something.

As the halo faded, the bead revealed its true form: a bluish-gray stone bead with naturally formed patterns, possessing a rustic charm.

hum~
With a sudden flash of inspiration, Chen Ping'an examined it briefly before putting it inside.

With a wealth of assets and resources, add one more thing!
I really need to find time to properly digest and process what I've learned.

"Let's take another look inside the cave. If we find nothing else, we'll leave. What do you say?" Chen Ping'an asked Gu Qingchan.

"Then so be it." Gu Qingchan remained calm, her eyes shining brightly: "I have no objections."

The two were very close, and there was a strange atmosphere between them as they spoke.

Before letting the strange atmosphere spread, Chen Ping'an left first.

Gu Qingchan glanced at him and then followed.

The cave was quite large, but they had already explored it once before, so the two of them were quite familiar with the place. With the help of their spiritual senses, they quickly searched all the spaces.

After a thorough search, nothing was found.

However, this was not unexpected for Chen Ping'an, and he remained calm and undisturbed.

During his search, he discovered that although Gu Qingchan's injuries were stable, her leg injury remained. Although it was not serious, it still affected her mobility.

However, with the support of true energy, walking isn't a problem. It's just that, comparatively speaking, speed is ultimately affected.

As he was about to step out of the cave's stone gate, Chen Ping'an turned his head and looked at Gu Qingchan to the side.

"Senior Gu, is it your leg injury?"

His expression was calm, his eyes pure: "If it is not healed, it may affect my journey home."

Gu Qingchan slightly opened her starry eyes, her expression calm and her posture aloof and elegant.

"Please, fellow Daoist, help me heal my injuries. There's no need to be bound by worldly formalities."

Gu Qingchan accepted it readily, but when her leg injury was truly healed, a trace of regret arose in her heart.

Looking at Chen Ping'an, who was sitting cross-legged in front of her, so close to her, a slight blush appeared on her beautiful face.

Although they had already gone to Wushan together and experienced lovemaking, she now realized that some things were ultimately different.

Having an alias as a cover, whether she's deceiving herself or not, is psychologically easier to accept. An alias can serve as a cover, and it can also cover up shame.

Furthermore, in the past, due to momentary passion and uncontrollable emotions, there were many things that were not carefully considered or considered. But this time is different.

Not only is there less need for concealment and cover-up, but there is also more time for rational thinking.

Such a scene was undoubtedly awkward for Gu Qingchan.

Especially when she saw that familiar face in front of her, Gu Qingchan felt as if a flame was burning on her face, and her embarrassment reached its peak.

Beneath that face, the memories of our time together surfaced in my mind.

The past is like the wind, unfolding scene by scene, finally settling on this picture today.

As Gu Qingchan leaned against the stone wall, she felt a faint sense of regret.

But at this point, it's a done deal, and it's too late for regrets.

Although Chen Ping'an did not explicitly state his meaning, it was self-evident.

As the person involved, how could she possibly refuse?
Whether it was the intimacy they shared last night or their current way of getting along, her reserve seemed somewhat superfluous.

After all, she had already gone further and crossed the line; was she supposed to remain reserved and heal her wounds? Besides, those words from last night, "Senior, Qingchan has no regrets," still seemed to echo in her ears, making her face burn even hotter.

In such a situation, even with immense courage, she would find it difficult to utter the words of refusal.

Gu Qingchan sat with her back against the stone wall on one side of the passage, her delicate face flushed, and her crystal earrings were bright red.

Chen Pingan squatted down in front of Gu Qingchan, his expression calm and composed. He sensed the embarrassment beneath Gu Qingchan's forced composure. She had been relatively calm before, but as he sat down and scrutinized her, she began to falter.

Although she remained calm, the faint blush on her delicate face betrayed everything.

"Senior, please forgive me."

Chen Pingan lifted Gu Qingchan's long skirt with his hand, first revealing her slender and delicate calves, and then, as the skirt rose, gradually revealing her smooth and jade-like long legs.

Chen Ping'an remained calm as he carefully examined the object.

It must be said that Gu Qingchan's legs were perfect and flawless.

However, the few bruises and marks on it subtly detract from its flawless beauty, adding a touch of broken beauty that has been ravaged.

Noticing Chen Ping'an's gaze, Gu Qingchan's face showed a hint of unease, her bright, starry eyes trembled slightly, and she seemed somewhat flustered.

The faint blue bruises on her legs undoubtedly triggered some vivid memories: her snow-white jade feet, swaying like small boats, with taut arches and gracefully upward curves, outlining a perfect arc.

It rises and falls constantly with the surging waves.

Such scenes would undoubtedly make people uneasy, especially when the parties involved in the incident appear before them in such a manner.

Even with Gu Qingchan's composure, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Chen Ping'an didn't make her feel awkward for too long. After a brief examination, he began to heal her injuries.

Her leg injury, after one treatment, is undoubtedly much better than before. However, due to the rushed nature of the treatment, many details were not handled properly, leaving some potential problems.

However, under Chen Ping'an's handling, these hidden dangers were eliminated one by one.

Inside the stone passage, Gu Qingchan's face was flushed, and the hem of her skirt, which had been lifted up to her jade-like legs, fluttered down, leaving behind endless fantasies.

Chen Ping'an's spirituality was far superior to that of ordinary grandmasters. Even though Gu Qingchan already knew some of his strength, he did not hold back much.

Under his treatment, Gu Qingchan's leg injury quickly improved.

However, while things have eased somewhat, a full recovery will still take some time.

"That's enough." Chen Ping'an calmly stood up from in front of Gu Qingchan.

Gu Qingchan blushed and looked down at Chen Ping'an, who was looking down at her. A hint of unease flashed in her starry eyes.

She straightened her skirt, slowly rose, and gracefully bowed to Chen Ping'an.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist, for taking the initiative."

"It's alright, Senior Gu, there's no need for such formalities," Chen Ping'an replied calmly.

Hearing Chen Ping'an address her as "senior," Gu Qingchan blushed, feeling both ashamed and indignant.

senior!

Screw your senior!
Seeing Chen Ping'an acting as if nothing had happened, Gu Qingchan couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

However, after a long while, she finally sighed.

Perhaps, this way of getting along is the best for the two of them.

Some things are better left unsaid; just let them be as you wish!
It was rare to see so many changes in Gu Qingchan's expression, and Chen Ping'an found it quite interesting. Such opportunities were few and far between, and it was only because she was new to the world and her mind was still unsettled that she had such a good chance.

After this, such opportunities will probably be few and far between.

After walking out of the passage with Gu Qingchan, Chen Ping'an used his skills to make sure the entrance at the bottom of the dark pool was well concealed.

Although he had a rudimentary understanding of the methods of enchantment, his previous study and practice were too crude. If he did not handle it properly, he might end up making things worse.

So he used the most basic method, adapting to the local conditions, and found a large rock nearby to block the entrance to the passage. In addition, he cleaned up all traces and loose ends.

Gu Qingchan, watching Chen Ping'an's practiced movements, couldn't help but clench her skirt.

The way they're so skilled at this kind of thing shows they've done it a lot.

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes trembled slightly, and her expression became somewhat complicated.

"Senior, let's go."

Gu Qingchan only gradually came back to her senses when Chen Ping'an's voice rang out.

She nodded slightly, raised her fair hand, and with a flick of her wide sleeves, she transformed into a streak of light, soaring through the sky.

Seeing this, Chen Ping'an smiled slightly and transformed into a stream of light, following closely behind.

Having already revealed part of his strength, Chen Ping'an didn't hold back much. However, Gu Qingchan's leg injury hadn't healed. Although treatment had eased it considerably, she ultimately couldn't return to her full strength.

The two maintained the speed of top-tier grandmasters as they flew.

Compared to the journey there, the return trip will undoubtedly be much faster.

Unlike when she came, on her way back, Gu Qingchan spent most of her time recuperating and resting while flying through the sky.

Although her foundation was not bad, she was still recovering from serious injuries and her condition had only just stabilized.

However, Gu Qingchan was still overjoyed while recuperating.

With the blessing of Heaven, the speed at which Xuan Nu's spiritual realm recovered far exceeded expectations. Even the obstacles in her cultivation technique had loosened somewhat.

At this rate, it might not be long before she is able to successfully inscribe the eighth spirit rune.

then
Using this foundation, one can enter the third stage of breaking through the barrier, using the image of destiny as a guide to outline the concept of heaven and man, attempt to achieve oneness with heaven and man, break through the barrier, and enter the realm of martial arts heaven and man.

The Heavenly Gate is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake can lead to death and the loss of one's spiritual essence. Even with thorough preparation, one may still fail and end up as a pseudo-Heavenly Being.

Even though she had made ample preparations and thought she had a good plan, there was still a risk of failure.

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If you add the Soul-Gathering Jade Liquid, then it will be foolproof!

Who could have imagined that this trip to Xuanling would not only fulfill her wishes but also replenish her foundation in the celestial realm?

Furthermore, this experience has yielded significant results, and the refinement of my natal divine weapon may be further improved.

Gu Qingchan was overjoyed, and Chen Ping'an could also sense her joy. Although he didn't know why, he roughly guessed that it was probably related to her cultivation.

"My leg injury has not yet healed. Could you please go to the trouble of helping me heal it a little more?"

While he was adjusting his breathing, Chen Ping'an didn't expect Gu Qingchan to take the initiative to come and ask him to heal his leg injury.

This was something he hadn't expected.

Judging from Gu Qingchan's previous behavior, he thought she didn't want to look back on this matter.

However, since Gu Qingchan brought it up herself, Chen Ping'an naturally had no objections.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist." Gu Qingchan said calmly, adjusting her skirt in a curtsy.

Looking at the stunning beauty in the ice-blue dress before him, Chen Ping'an was somewhat dazed, recalling the scene from not long ago.

"Senior Gu, do you need any help?"

"No need!" Gu Qingchan's expression was cold, revealing no emotion.

"Turn your back, I need to heal my wounds."

"Yes, Senior Gu."

In just a few days, their circumstances changed drastically.

The unevenness is bewildering.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be so reserved. Just focus on your recovery." Gu Qingchan looked calm and composed, gracefully lifting the hem of her long skirt to reveal a pair of slender, jade-like legs, white as cream and translucent as jade.

Chen Ping'an collected his thoughts and reached out to place his hand on Gu Qingchan's jade-like leg. It felt cool, delicate, and incredibly smooth to the touch.

hum~
A spiritual light trembled, and true essence flowed. With the help of the power of true essence, the blood evil was removed, and the injuries were healed.

Gu Qingchan appeared calm, but she was still somewhat embarrassed inside. She closed her starry eyes slightly, leaned to one side as if to act nonchalant, and pretended to doze off.

After Chen Ping'an repeatedly massaged her leg, Gu Qingchan's injury improved significantly.

After a brief rest, the two continued their journey.

In the following days, practice made perfect.

Every other day, Chen Ping'an would perform a treatment.

Gradually, Gu Qingchan got used to Chen Ping'an's hot, large hands, and the awkwardness in her expression gradually faded.

Some things can only be done zero times or countless times. Once you start, the subsequent events are no longer under your control.

Later on, their interactions became more romantic, and their caresses became more tender.

At first, Chen Ping'an's hands were relatively well-behaved, but later, with Gu Qingchan's tacit approval, they became more restless.

Later on, it became increasingly ostentatious.

At first, Gu Qingchan was somewhat indifferent, closing her eyes and pretending to sleep, trying to avoid seeing the problem altogether. But later, she couldn't take it anymore.

"Don't put it there," Gu Qingchan said in a delicate voice, her dignified and beautiful face flushed with a lingering blush, feeling both ashamed and annoyed.

"The Blood Fiend is dangerous, and the remaining poison is unclear. There may be danger," Chen Ping'an said seriously.

After a series of therapeutic massages, Chen Ping'an's hands became increasingly unruly.

"Don't go there!" Gu Qingchan exclaimed sweetly, her voice melodious and charming, yet tinged with shyness.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and unmoved.

Gu Qingchan's face was flushed, her chest felt numb, and she lay helplessly in Chen Ping'an's arms, letting him do as he pleased.

This was the first time she had experienced such defilement since she began her spiritual practice, and it was done with her consent, allowing others to defile her.

These feelings are beyond words.

There was a novel experience amidst the tension, a mixture of shame and indignation, excitement, and anticipation—a complex interplay of emotions that was hard to describe.

After all that fuss, Gu Qingchan's eyes were watery, her face was flushed, and her expression was dreamy. To anyone who looked at her, she was incredibly charming.

"Senior." Gu Qingchan's expression was hazy, her voice gentle and charming, as if she were moved by emotion.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak, but simply tightened his grip on the hand in front of him.

Gu Qingchan's delicate body trembled, her eyes became hazy, and she said no more.

Some things are better left unsaid.

Once the window paper is torn, it loses its charm.

After his demonstration, Chen Ping'an felt refreshed and in high spirits, and left the Xuanling Mountains with Gu Qingchan.

When she left, Gu Qingchan had changed from her ice-blue dress into a light blue blouse with silk ribbons around it, making her look graceful, elegant, and stunningly beautiful.

hum~
A screen of light appeared, visible only to Chen Ping'an.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough Three Barriers (Breaking through the Shell Barrier)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（615/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（125/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）太虚御风步小成（855/5760）七杀天罡拳大成（0/9600）、霸刀圆满、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
"As expected, this is still the most efficient way!" Chen Ping'an exclaimed with satisfaction.

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Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Gu Qingchan to the side. Her long black hair, like a waterfall, flowed with her long dress. She had a fairy-like appearance and a cold and aloof expression, like a goddess descending to earth.

Gu Qingchan suffered.

Three days and three nights is not something everyone can endure.

A few days later, Chen Ping'an and Gu Qingchan left the Xuanling Prefecture and crossed the Thunder Mountain Range, officially arriving in the area of ​​Thunder City in Canglong Prefecture.

(End of this chapter)