I can't be a demon.

Chapter 16: Martial Arts, the more the better!
The fighting in the alleys was just an interlude. The government was still encircling and suppressing the Painted Skin Ghost, and the violent noises caused by it echoed in the empty streets.

Anyone in Xicheng District can faintly hear it.

There will be no sleep tonight.

Fortunately, the Jinwu Guards intentionally avoided residential areas, so no major damage was caused.

It lasted for several hours before the movement to encircle and suppress the ghosts came to an abrupt end, and the resentment that shrouded Hefeng Street showed signs of dissipating.

The Painted Skin Ghost was killed by the government near the morning market.

The tragic situation can be seen from the devastated streets. The ground and walls are covered with potholes of various sizes, and the grass and trees have withered.

The mutilated bodies of twelve yamen runners were covered with white cloth and placed at the entrance of the morning market.

The other yamen runners had no time to collect the body and were carefully dealing with the remains of the Painted Skin Ghost.

Pieces of human skin fell everywhere.

The Painted Skin Ghost had been shattered into pieces, but the remains still retained some life, and the fragments of human skin were wriggling slightly, trying to reassemble themselves.

The bailiff held a compass, determined the location of the human skin, and then wrapped it with yellow paper.

Demons are like centipedes, which will remain intact even after death.

If one wants to completely kill the demon, the alchemist must exorcise the demon. Depending on the strength of the demon, exorcism may take several years.

However, the Jinwu Guards were not in the morning market.

at the same time.

In an alley a few streets away from the morning market.

Wang Xin and Zhu Yihong had solemn expressions. In front of them was the twisted and hideous corpse of a skin ghost, and the corpse's resentment was fully expressed.

What surprised them most was that there was a giant claw mark two or three meters long on the wall.

Wang Xin and the other man couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

In order to encircle and suppress the Painted Skin Ghost, the government office has been making preparations for several months, even resorting to using celestial talismans, but the process is far from smooth.

When the Painted Skin Ghost appeared, a terrifying demon interfered.

"There are at least two demons. One has been in existence for about 500 years, and the other... has been in existence for more than a thousand years. We must take them seriously."

Zhu Yihong's long hair was withered, and the injuries on her neck revealed her bones, but after taking powerful medicine, the wounds were repairing themselves little by little with granulation tissue.

Wang Xin became extremely thin and his skin was covered with burns.

"Thousand-year-old demon, damn it, where did this thousand-year-old demon come from!!!"

Zhu Yihong felt that the situation was very difficult, and Wang Xin said in a deep voice: "Since the source of the talisman has not been found, it may have left Yanliang Town."

Wang Xin knew that there was another possibility.

The demon has been lurking in Yanliang Town for thousands of years, and its disguise methods are extremely sophisticated.

Wang Xin shook his head and continued, "When I take the Painted Skin Ghost to the capital to ward off evil spirits, I will report the matter regarding the thousand-year-old demon in Yanliang Town."

Zhu Yihong hurriedly asked: "Wang Xin, could it be that he is similar to the Painted Skin Ghost and also comes from...that place in Gaojia Town?"

"I don't know."

Wang Xin shook his head, took out the medicine from his arms and swallowed it.

"The most urgent task is to prevent Gaojia Town from affecting Yanliang Town. The thousand-year-old demon is not within the scope of consideration. Well, you also have to pay attention to that group of warriors and don't let them jump too much."

"it is good."

The two were silent, the oppressive feeling brought by the thousand-year-old demon seemed real.

.........

Shen Lian, the instigator, has returned safely to the pawnshop.

Mr. Wang and his friends couldn't sleep at all, so they just stayed in the lobby.

They were shocked to see Shen Lian coming back at this time. The latter greeted them heartlessly and went to the side room to rest.

Shen Lian lay on the bed and immediately called out his career panel.

[Ladies' painting appraisal is successful, Nine-eared Courtesan experience +0.83%]

Apparently, during his promotion to the Zhulang Pile, the starling picked up garbage again.

【Shen Lian】

[Realm: Foundation Building (Skin Refining)]

[Martial Arts: Chasing Waves (perfect), Striking Tide Fist (first glimpse)]

[Points: 10] [Occupation: Nine-eared Chaofeng (11.08%)]

[Occupation: Warrior (78.2%)]

"Myna, you are so brave."

The starling glanced at Shen Lian with contempt, then flew to the beam and spread its wings.

Shen Lian no longer paid attention to the starling, but secretly pondered his own gains.

When he consciously communicated with the Zhulang Force, the first thing he felt was "smoothness". That's right, the force seemed to be something he was born with.

The wave-like force constantly flows through the meridians, and it does look somewhat like ocean waves.

Shen Lian noticed it subtly.

You don't need to maintain a standing posture, the Zhulang Force can also polish your body. With a thought, your skin will appear with barely noticeable ripples.

However, according to Bai Haibo, the stance must be performed in the form of a horse stance in order to train the body.

"The Perfect Wave Chasing Pillar is so mysterious?"

Shen Lian realized that achieving perfection in martial arts meant complete mastery, just like eating and drinking, and was no longer limited to standing still.

He then assumed the stance of the Wave-Chasing Pile.

After observing the efficiency of standing still to cultivate the body, it was found that it was 30% more effective.

"30% is within the acceptable range. I don't need to practice martial arts all day long. I can fully implement the Zhulang Posture in every move."

Since you can practice martial arts while lying down, why do you need to stand?

"Only..."

When Shen Lian thought of Teyi, the joy on his face faded.

The special effect brought by the Perfect Wave-Chasing Posture became more obvious. Fortunately, as long as he did not use all his strength, it would not be revealed at all.

Now the scales on the neck have spread to the chest.

The scales are silvery white, inconspicuous, and as strong as leather. They have more advantages than disadvantages and are just right for protecting the heart and neck.

At the same time, Shen Lian's pupils were covered by a thin film, just like a lizard, which could rely on the thin film to see things easily in the water.

But there are no big rivers in Yanliang Town, so what’s the use of having good water resources?
Shen Lian sighed.

Once the strength dissipated, the special feature disappeared without a trace.

"If I marry and have children now, there's a chance that my offspring will inherit special traits. In that case, won't they also become sea dwellers?"

Shen Lian accepted the fact helplessly. At least his peculiarity could be controlled freely.

The peculiar growth is obviously caused by the advancement of martial arts. The external skills are already like this, and no one knows what the even rarer internal skills will be like.

"Perfection shouldn't be the upper limit, can the Chasing Waves Pillar go one step further?"

Shen Lian focused on the martial arts column, and suddenly a new prompt appeared.

【Wave Chasing Pile (Perfect)】

[Features: Tide Storage]

[Lack of the same realm pile method, unable to synthesize]

"synthesis?"

"You mean there are two perfect stances that can be combined into a more superior stance?"

The characteristic "Storing Tide" refers to the unique "Storing without Depletion" of Zhulang Jin. I'm afraid that the characteristics of each force are different, and new characteristics should be born after the combination of the pile method.

The same principle should apply to the Tide-Strike Fist. By combining the two perfect fists and palms, the new fighting style will naturally complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.

"It seems that two martial arts are not enough."

Shen Lian performed the Tide-Strike Fist several times, and noticing that there was no movement in Xicheng District, he fell into a deep sleep, and when he woke up it was already noon.

Because the corpse stripping case had just ended, the aftermath was still brewing.

The government blocked some streets, many shops were closed, and even the morning market was temporarily moved to the junction of the east and west districts.

Shen Lian did not stay at home for too long. After three days, as soon as the government lifted the ban on the streets, he could not wait to rush to the Tide Martial Arts School.

On the surface, he was reporting his safety, but in fact, he was no longer satisfied with the existing martial arts. Even if Bai Haibo specialized in Zhulangzhuang and Jichaoquan, he should have other martial arts secrets, so it would be okay to learn them superficially.

There's no way. I, Shen Lian, am really too ambitious.

(End of this chapter)