Transmigration begins with archery training

"For example, this year, the Zhu family acquired three of them. One of them was put up for auction and was quickly exchanged for by the Qian family at a high price."

"..."

Chen Sanshi nodded.

It seems that the auction route is indeed not feasible. Even if he is lucky enough to get one, he will immediately be targeted by a more powerful force. He is far inferior to the other party in terms of both financial resources and military strength.

"Brother Xiao."

Qu Lingchuan sighed, "Stop burying yourself in alchemy. In my opinion, start working hard to study combat techniques from now on. That way, you might have a chance to survive in the arena in the future. Considering our friendship over the years, I can teach you a few fierce spells without asking for anything in return."

"Ah."

Zi Nan added, "At that time, I would also be willing to lend you two top-grade first-tier magic artifacts."

"I can't help you with the magic fight."

Deng Wuchang chuckled and said, "However, if you're willing to spend spirit stones, I'd be happy to go with you to try our luck once the Nine Nether Forbidden Land opens."

"Thank you all for your kindness, I will remember it."

Chen Sanshi gently cupped his hands in greeting.

He had known these people for a period of time that was neither too long nor too short, and they had some degree of acquaintance with each other.

At least when there is no major conflict of interest between the two parties, they are indeed willing to do their best to help.

What are your plans for the future?

Chen Sanshi then asked.

Since he arrived here, he has only seen the three of them busy all day long, but he has not seen any progress in their cultivation. If this continues, they will basically have no hope of reaching the Golden Core stage.

This question.

That question stumped them all.

"..."

Qu Lingchuan shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I'll stay in Daze Market for another ten years, save up some more spirit stones, and then leave Beiyang Road to see if I can find a sect and become an outer sect steward."

"I……"

Zi Nan hesitated and said, "I haven't decided yet."

"Wait until I reach the late stage of True Strength!"

Deng Wuchang said, "Let's go to the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge in the Southern Wilderness, participate in the Upper Sect's demon-slaying campaign, risk our lives, and live as long as we can."

The three of them expressed a sense of confusion, unease, and even a hint of despair about the future.

Their talents are considered good among independent cultivators, but not top-tier among various sects.

The sect has its own trained disciples, so resources are naturally given to its own people first. How could outsiders like them possibly get a chance?

Unless you're willing to risk your life and fight for a chance to survive.

"perhaps……"

Qu Lingchuan gripped his wine glass, his voice bitter: "Foundation Establishment is the end of our path."

"Ah."

Chen Sanshi said thoughtfully, "If in the future, a sect or power is willing to accept you and guarantee your resources, would you be willing to pledge your loyalty?"

"Isn't that obvious?!"

Deng Wuchang laughed and said, "As long as you provide the resources, it's unrealistic to expect someone to be loyal to the death, but it's not a problem for them to give their all every time."

"I can forge iron."

Zi Nan hummed to herself, "I'm not good at risking my life, but I'm good at blacksmithing."

"I can kill people, even better than Deng Wuchang."

Qu Lingchuan spoke of this matter with a mixture of pride and sadness: "I did stand on the stage until the very end, and because of this, many people came looking for revenge against me. I just couldn't stand the trouble, so I had no choice but to work in the market."

"..."

Chen Sanshi nodded.

These people each have their own unique skills.

It would actually be very suitable to win them over to the imperial court.

pity……

He has no resources.

To win over these people, you'd need to provide them with resources equivalent to those at the Golden Core stage.

However, within the Great Han Tianyong City, there are still a bunch of young people who have just entered the Qi Refining stage and are starving for food, let alone these people, who simply cannot be supported.

The banquet is over.

Chen Sanshi returned to his cave to continue his cultivation.

He couldn't remember how many times he had wielded his sword, trying to integrate the true power of water into the spirit within his body.

Whether it's going to find the Foundation Establishment Pill or exploring some secret realm, there's no other way but to have a means of protection.

The pursuit that "Xiao Feng" can attract is not on the same level as the pursuit that "Chen Sanshi" can attract; there will be much room for maneuver.

Water and fire are incompatible; this is a fundamental law.

However, it can prevent water and fire from coming into direct contact, creating a perfect balance between the two and storing it within the body.

Following this line of thought, Chen Sanshi deliberately left spiritual energy as a "wall" in the shrine of the God of Scenery, in order to ensure that the two would not contradict each other.

After countless attempts, he himself lost track of how much time had passed, and his internal energy and blood were exhausted several times before he finally found the method.

The spirit within his body, which was originally pure and fiery, split into two, with water on the left and fire on the right, like a statue with two faces.

[Skill: Water Elemental Power]

[Progress: 0/0 (As realm advances)]

[Effect: Harmonizes water and fire]

[Water and Fire in Harmony: The true power of water and fire, the balance of yin and yang, nourishes the body and allows for free and easy use]

Water elemental power!

"Buzz!"

Chen Sanshi channeled his inner energy, and streams of water flowed across the surface of the broadsword in his hand, as if he were holding not a weapon, but a long river.

Water and fire working together!

He put away the "Xuanyuan Sword" he had just bought and kept the insights he had just gained firmly in his heart.

If two breathing methods are acceptable, what about three, five-element breathing methods, or even more?

Just like when I was cultivating qi and blood martial arts in the mortal world, practicing various techniques could expand my meridians. I wonder if mixing different breathing methods would have any miraculous effects.

Let’s talk about it later.

After resting and recuperating for a while, Chen Sanshi resumed his work on puppetry. Only a few steps remained in the creation of his natal puppet.

The inscriptions and consecration are self-evident; the process is exactly the same as that for making ordinary puppets.

The only difference is that when he finally "dots the eyes" the puppet, he needs to expend his life essence to bless it.

Essence blood, as the name suggests, is the essence of blood. If it is greatly depleted, it will shorten one's lifespan. Therefore, spells related to essence blood are called "forbidden spells".

Creating a personal puppet doesn't require such a high price; just a single drop is enough to establish a connection.

Chen Sanshi placed a drop of blood from his fingertip on the wooden figure's brow, and it immediately merged into it and disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, he manipulated the hand seals, slowly adjusting the puppet's chaotic laws with his divine sense until he felt a stirring in his mind and established a special connection.

He can not only control the puppets at will, but also gain access to their vision.

It’s finally done!

"I'll call you Chen Lei!"

Chen Sanshi changed him into a black robe and then put it into his storage bag.

Next, he went to Dongsheng Shenzhou and delivered the puppet wooden figure to the Daming Palace, which would save him a lot of time in the future.

Moreover, it would not earn it the reputation of "neglecting state affairs".

Everything is ready!