The Martial Lord of the Troubled World

Chapter 36 Iron Armor, Buddhist Scriptures

Methods of external training
Fu Juemin stared blankly at Li Tongcheng's neck.

At this moment, he felt that he had gained some new insights into the martial arts of this world.

"Invulnerable to swords and spears," "impervious to water and fire"—these phrases, which originally existed only in legends, are now vividly displayed before our eyes.

Although he didn't use his full strength when he slashed Li Tong, he still used three to five tenths of his power. His blade was sharp and piercing; it should have shattered a hard wooden board about an inch thick. Yet, when he struck Li Tong, it didn't even leave a mark.

Moreover, Li Tong used the neck, the most vulnerable part of the human body.

"Uncle Tong".

Fu Juemin put down his knife, took a deep breath, and said, "Teach me."

"Why don't you ask what this skill is called and how to practice it?"

"Uncle Tong, please speak, I'm listening."

Li Tong said calmly, "My external training method is called 'Iron Armor Skill.' The initial training method is similar to your current bone forging technique."

First, use a hardwood stick to strike the whole body, then switch to an iron ruler, combining this with impacts and hammering from wooden stakes. Later, a set of iron sand armor needs to be custom-made, worn during daily walking practice, never removed, to get used to carrying weight.
Supplemented with specially prepared medicinal powders and baths... it protects against external sharpness and withstands internal pressure.

Once mastered, it can withstand ordinary fists, kicks, sticks, and even knife cuts and spear thrusts without injury.

Iron Armor Kung Fu

Fu Juemin murmured, feeling that the name of this technique was quite similar to the "Iron Shirt" technique he had often heard of.

"Uncle Tong".

Fu Juemin suddenly asked, "Can this Iron Armor Technique stop foreign gun bullets?"

Li Tong has personally demonstrated the effects of mastering the Iron Armor Skill; Fu Juemin is now asking about the upper limit of this skill.

In this era of the increasing prevalence of firearms, whether a martial art could compete with firearms was a crucial dividing line in his mind.

"Perhaps at the Great Perfection level, even if one cannot block all attacks, one should not die from a single shot."

Li Tong thought for a moment and said, "But no matter what kind of external martial arts it is, it is easy to learn but difficult to master. Without thirty to fifty years of hard work without stopping, it is absolutely impossible to achieve great success."

Fu Juemin automatically ignored the second half of Li Tong's sentence.

For others, mastering a martial art is incredibly difficult, but for him, all he needs is enough skill points.

He had foresight; he had deliberately reserved some skill points, waiting for this very situation.

Once he can master the Iron Armor Technique, he can immediately advance to "Mastery," and with a little more skill points, he can quickly reach the pinnacle.

The path to enlightenment is still too far away for him now, but the Great Perfection Iron Armor, which can also withstand foreign gun bullets, seems within reach.

Fu Juemin was immediately moved and said, "Uncle Tong, I'll practice."

Li Tong's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "Young Master, you should think this through. Practicing this technique will at least triple the intensity of your bone forging."

Perhaps afraid of scaring him away, Li Tong said in a gentler tone, "However, there are also advantages."

Whether or not the young master can master the Iron Armor Technique, your progress and effectiveness in bone forging will far surpass that of ordinary people.

Fu Juemin nodded solemnly.

The benefits are enough. A little hardship can be endured by gritting your teeth. Once you've mastered the skills, you won't be constantly restrained or frustrated when you encounter someone with knives and guns next time.

"Uncle Tong, what do we need to practice this Iron Armor Kung Fu? I'll have someone go down and prepare it right now."

"Let me write down the new medicinal bath formula for you first."

As the two were talking, someone knocked on the door and came in, calling out "Young Master" to Fu Juemin.

"Uncle Chen."

Butler Chen Bo stood at the door and said, "Young Master, the Lin family's gift box has been brought to you."

Fu Juemin's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Move it in."

"Yes." Butler Chen directed two servants to bring in a box that was about one meter square.

The box is an ordinary rosewood box, which looks quite old, but it is well maintained and has a glossy finish.

The box was unlocked, so Fu Juemin ordered it to be opened directly.

When the box was opened, it turned out to be another box inside.

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One was large and the other small. The large one was one foot wide and two feet long, and it was a black leather suitcase.

The front of the box has a transparent round mirror embedded in it, and one side has something that looks like a hand crank.

The smaller ones are quite exquisite, looking like a woman's dressing box.

Fu Juemin blinked and had someone bring out the large box first.

Only after taking it out did I discover that there were four retractable brass supports at the four corners of the bottom of the suitcase.

Fu Juemin stared at the strange-looking leather suitcase for a moment, then leaned down slightly and brought his eyes close to the transparent round mirror on the front of the suitcase.

Light shone from inside the box, illuminating a white cloth. Fu Juemin suddenly thought of something and slowly reached out to turn the handle on the side of the box.

Soon, a desert landscape appeared before his eyes, dotted with oases, and long camel caravans winding their way from afar.
"interesting."

Fu Juemin straightened up and couldn't help but laugh.

This was actually a "twilight spectacle".

It was a rare toy that was quite popular among the young masters and ladies of wealthy families in this era.

The box contains some exquisite photos or pictures. When you turn the handle, the photos inside will slowly change, presenting a visual effect similar to watching a movie.

Fu Juemin also had one of these in his bedroom, but it was far less high-end than the one in front of him. It was like the difference between a basic version and a deluxe version. Even the basic version cost Fu Juemin several hundred silver dollars, and he had to pull strings to buy it. The deluxe version in front of him was probably something that even money couldn't guarantee you could buy.

"What was in the box for my father?"

Fu Juemin casually asked Uncle Chen a question and picked up the second small box.

Uncle Chen replied, "The box for the master contains some antiques and calligraphy."

Upon hearing this, Fu Juemin couldn't help but smile.

Everyone in the entire Luanhe River area knows that Master Fu is fond of antiques, while the young master of the Fu family prefers strange and unusual Western gadgets.

Grandma Su from the Lin family is quite good at catering to people's preferences.

The second small box felt light in his hand. Fu Juemin opened it and saw a book placed on a yellow satin lining, along with three dark, bead-like objects.

His eyes flickered slightly as he saw the words "The Sutra of the Fundamental Vows and Merits of the Medicine Buddha" written on the cover of the book.

This is a Buddhist scripture.

Fu Juemin picked up the Buddhist scripture, which was about the size of a booklet, and flipped through it casually. He found that it did indeed contain the contents of the Buddhist scriptures, but he didn't know what material the paper on each page was made of.

Neither paper nor silk, as thin as a cicada's wing, with a subtle golden sheen, almost transparent, so exquisitely crafted that it seems otherworldly, and is also an antique.

Why did Su Hui give me a Buddhist scripture?
"What, you think I committed too many sins the day I saved her, and you want to help me pass on to the afterlife?"

Fu Juemin was puzzled and couldn't help but mutter to himself as he looked at the Medicine Master's Sutra in his hand.

Are you sure this is for me?

Fu Juemin confirmed with the butler, Uncle Chen, again, and the latter nodded and said, "The Lin family specifically instructed that the contents of this box are a gift for you, young master."

"Ok."

Fu Juemin shook his head, intending to put the Buddhist scripture back in the box and keep it as a mere keepsake.

Just then, Li Tong, who had been standing quietly by the side, suddenly spoke up: "Young Master, may I take a look at the Buddhist scriptures in your hand?"

(End of this chapter)