The Villain's Counterattack

Song Qingshu VS Song Yuanqiao, wins!

Song Qingshu's lightness skill was originally superb and he was well-known in Wudang Mountain. He seemed to be even more powerful after not seeing him for more than half a year. Even Song Yuanqiao was inferior to him with his "Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate". If he had not used dull wooden swords, his wrist would have been injured long ago. The most surprising thing was Song Qingshu's internal strength, which was not weaker than Song Yuanqiao's at all. This was a bit unacceptable to the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

How old are you, kid? You actually have such powerful internal energy. Tell me, what kind of heavenly treasures did you eat?

The cultivation of internal strength requires steady progress over time. There are quick methods, but they are unconventional and often carry risks. Seeing Song Qingshu's progress in internal strength, everyone was not happy. Instead, they all looked solemn and stared at him, hoping that he would give an accurate explanation.

Zhang Cuishan had confirmed that the "Purple Cloud Skill" was indeed genuine. Absorbing a breath of purple energy, it transformed into a powerful and masculine internal energy, which was indeed effective against Zhang Wuji's cold poison. However, the item was extremely heavy. Huashan was one of the six major sects, and their mountain treasures were not to be trifled with. A misstep would make Wudang a target of public criticism. Furthermore, the "Orchid Acupuncture Hand" was also quite significant. Coupled with Song Qingshu's rapid advancement in martial arts, it was inevitable that some people would suspect the wrong thing.

"Shaolin Dahuan Dan, let me know about it." Song Qingshu took out a small box the size of a palm from his arms and opened it in public. Everyone saw an incomplete pill and looked at each other in surprise.

"This stuff is very tonic. I scraped off 20% and added some spiritual herbs to stimulate it. It took two days and one night to completely absorb and digest it. Then I got the internal strength I have now. However, because it was obtained through the power of the medicine, it will take three to five months to completely eliminate the effects of the medicine."

Song Qingshu said naturally, "If you take a small amount of this, it can probably increase your power by three to five years. It only takes three to five months to digest. As long as you don't take it continuously, it won't affect your body. It's only useful in the early stages and is not recommended as the main method of improvement. Steady and steady progress, diligent study and hard practice are the right way."

Mo Shenggu raised his middle finger, and the others all looked down on him. "How dare you, a shrewd kid like you, tell us, normal practitioners, to practice diligently and steadily?" However, if it was the Shaolin Great Rejuvenation Pill, it would make sense. You couldn't find it even if you wanted to take a large amount, and it was considered a treasure in Shaolin. Giving Song Qingshu one this time was not only to silence him and prevent him from showing off in Shaolin, but also to compensate for the mistake made by the Xuanming Divine Palm Tartar.

"Then do you want this benefit?" Song Qingshu rolled his eyes and asked, "This thing is broken and can't be kept for a long time. This benefit will expire soon."

"Yes, anyone who refuses is a fool." Mo Shenggu was the first to express his opinion. This guy has been hanging out with Song Qingshu for a long time and has become a bit slick. How could he refuse the benefits that are right in front of him?

"You took 20% of a pill, how many people got the rest? Are you planning to kill three people with two peaches?" Yu Lianzhou looked at Song Qingshu with a smile.

"Second Uncle, is my nephew so unbearable in your mind? Of course it should be divided into eight parts, which is just right if you include Fifth Aunt. My internal strength was still shallow before, so it took a little longer, and a lot of the medicinal effects were wasted. The remaining 80% is for eight people to share. If we are well prepared, it is possible for each person to improve their skills for three to five years." Song Qingshu's words made everyone look at each other in surprise.

Song Yuanqiao grabbed him and said, "Explain yourself clearly. Isn't there some kind of explanation behind this? One Shaolin Great Rejuvenation Pill can increase one's power by ten years, and that's the best-case scenario. Why is it that when it comes to you, it becomes an increase of three to five years for each of the eight people?"

Song Qingshu shook his finger and said confidently, "People are different. The ten years of cultivation of martial artists of different strengths are also different. How can the ten years of cultivation of Grand Master be the same as the ten years of cultivation of us juniors? Those small-time thugs in the martial arts world who have practiced third-rate martial arts, even if they have cultivated for thirty or fifty years, cannot compare to our three to five years. The so-called ten years of cultivation of Shaolin Great Huandan refers to the maximum effect of the Shaolin monks who have absorbed the elixir, but it does not mean that the medicinal effect is limited to this."

"The method of taking the elixir, the cultivation method, and one's own strength all have an impact. If swallowed directly, even if Grand Master absorbs and refines it immediately, the benefits will probably only last for eleven or twelve years. If held in the mouth, the saliva slowly dissolves and absorbs it, and it's possible to increase one's strength by fifteen or sixteen years. Firstly, the effect of the medicine will take effect faster, and secondly, the body's resistance to the medicine will come into play."

"After my tests, I found that the highest utilization rate is when one pill is shared by ten people. Although each person gets less improvement, the overall medicinal properties are not wasted. Combined with some spiritual medicine to stimulate it, it is completely feasible for each person to take three to five years." Everyone was very surprised when Song Qingshu announced his research results. Three to five months of familiarity can increase one's skills by three to five years, and it is still one's own pure skills. What will they choose?

Those who refuse are fools. They are not stupid so they won’t refuse.

In order to prevent the medicinal effects from being lost and wasted, Song Yuanqiao immediately sent him to the alchemy room and allowed him to use whatever he wanted. Anyway, the things inside were basically purchased by Song Qingshu himself, and he was most familiar with them.

Song Qingshu had been prepared. One third of the half bag of herbs he brought back was prepared for this purpose. He walked over leisurely with the bag, leaving the Seven Heroes of Wudang here to discuss the matter of the two secret books.

"This secret manual wasn't obtained from Mount Hua." Zhang Cuishan handed the "Purple Qi Coming from the East Divine Art" to Song Yuanqiao and said, "The calligraphy on it must have been written by Qingshu himself, using the hard pen he made himself. However, I can confirm that this book was completed a year ago."

"What else is there to say?" Song Yuanqiao did not doubt Zhang Cuishan. His character was absolutely trustworthy. He would not lie even for his son. This was not only Zhang Wuji's business, but also Song Qingshu's business.

"Although subtle, it couldn't be hidden from my eyes and nose. Qingshu made hard pens only a few times, and the number of each time was very small. Among them, there were two of the finest ones, which he liked the most. The materials used were provided by the Tianying Sect. He gave one to Susu. The only one left was used to copy the secret manuals in the library. It was used up in just one month. The subsequent ones no longer had that delicate and soft feeling and natural Su fragrance." Zhang Cuishan said with certainty, "Susu also liked her own pen very much. She used it frequently, but she was very frugal and never left Wudang Mountain."

"So, this book should have been completed a year ago. Even if Susu and Wuji conspired together, there is a high probability that it was completed before going down the mountain. Susu cares about Wuji the most. Since it is related to Wuji's life and death, she cannot help but show it." Zhang Cuishan is the one who knows Yin Susu best. Even though she has a daughter, Yin Susu is still most concerned about the poor child Zhang Wuji.

Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou, and the others looked at each other, unsure what to say. Yu Dayan suddenly said, "Qingshu's miraculous powers aren't limited to this. He seems to have a very big secret. Do you remember the 'Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian'?"

This time, Song Yuanqiao and others really had nothing to say. "Purple Cloud Skill" at least had another source, and "Orchid Acupuncture Point Hand" was also very famous, but they had never heard of "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" before. At that time, Song Qingshu had never left Wudang, but he contributed it for Yu Daying. Although it was a little incomplete, it was definitely not simple.

"Is it true that there are divine teachings in dreams?" Yin Liting was not only a little suspicious, but every time that kid came up with something that others couldn't understand, Song Qingshu would make up a bunch of nonsense, saying that in the dream there was a white-haired old man who touched the head and taught him skills, which made people laugh and cry. However, apart from this statement, they really couldn't find a more reasonable explanation.

"If Qingshu was stolen from Mount Hua, the timing doesn't make sense, because he has never stayed in Mount Hua for long, and he has never even acted alone. The first time he went to Mount Hua, he was ambushed by Xian Yutong at night. He turned around and tricked Xian Yutong and left immediately, which matched the location he appeared in during the day the next day. If he went to Mount Hua at night to get the secret book, he would definitely not be able to make it in time. Unless..." Yu Lianzhou paused here.

"Unless Xian Yutong carried the "Purple Cloud Skill" with him and Qingshu memorized it, but Xian Yutong should not be so stupid as to go out to attack others with his family's secret book on him." Zhang Songxi also deduced various possibilities, but found that he had no time to commit the crime. If it was really Song Qingshu who stole it in Huashan, then he could be said to be the best thief in the world.

"This matter is of great importance. Fifth brother, please keep it carefully. You can say hello to your fifth brother's wife. If no better way is found within five years as Qingshu said, then I can't care so much. At worst, I will just practice to heal my wounds, and then concentrate on practicing the Pure Yang Wuji Gong after the cold poison is gone. You won't need it to fight the enemy in this life." Song Yuanqiao was not a person who didn't know how to adapt. When Zhang Cuishan heard his elder brother say this, he was secretly moved. The benefits would be for Zhang Wuji, but Song Qingshu would have to bear the risks.