Holding the "Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll" in his hands, Fang Xi began to try to absorb its essence and integrate it into his own 'Primordial True Qi.'
"Mm... Refining the spine dragon, piercing the mud pill, reaching the realm of subtlety..."
Seeing the description of the second step for martial artists, Fang Xi pondered, "Realm of subtlety? Mud pill?... So after breaking through the mud pill palace, martial artists can also finely control their entire body and internal vision? Isn't this similar to the effect of my spiritual awareness?"
"Therefore, I can say that I have long reached this realm... So for me, this second step is no different from nonexistence?"
"Cultivation truly surpasses martial arts by far... In this case, as long as I refine my fist intent, I can quickly advance to the second step of a martial artist..."
"As for the third step of a martial artist, steel tendons and iron bones, purchasing some bone-refining elixirs for assistance should also help me break through quickly..."
"So, what's lacking is the fusion of spirit and strength in the fourth step?"
Utilizing resources from another world to swiftly break through martial arts realms, this was also Fang Xi's experience.
At this moment, he focused on the content about the first step martial artist in the "Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll."
"Fist intent, profound and mysterious... Generally speaking, it represents a certain peak of martial arts. If it's a member of the Huang family studying the secret techniques in the 'Heavenly Wind Secret Scroll,' as long as they cultivate those techniques and continue to practice, they can gain insights..."
"My 'Primordial True Qi' is still in its infancy, without corresponding secret techniques... Therefore, as long as I create a secret technique unique to 'Primordial True Qi,' I will likely comprehend fist intent... This is the benefit of creating a martial art on my own!"
With this in mind, Fang Xi set aside the secret techniques and took out a jade bottle from his storage bag.
After uncorking the bottle, he poured out a Qi and Blood Pill and swallowed it.
"If one were to compare the realms of martial artists and martial masters to building a tower, the martial artist's own quality is the foundation, the basis... The stronger the foundation, the greater the achievements!"
"Some martial artists with exceptional talents can even defeat martial masters across realms! This is because their physical qualities are too formidable..."
"Therefore, supplementing Qi and blood is also crucial."
After swallowing the Qi and Blood Pill and feeling the medicinal power spreading, Fang Xi walked out of the room and began practicing martial arts in the courtyard.
It's quite amusing to think about it.
He initially killed Miss Huang from the Huang family, leading to a city-wide manhunt.
But after killing Huang Yuanwu and severely injuring the Huang family, although the wanted posters were still up, the frequency of city-wide searches decreased to almost none.
Even when he randomly chose an abandoned house, no one came to disturb him.
Obviously... those who wore shoes were afraid of provoking this barefoot madman!
"Seizing this opportunity, I will continue to cultivate!"
Fang Xi immersed himself in refining his Primordial True Qi.
For him, this was the primary goal.
As for the people at the Baiyun Martial Hall, they were just insignificant details...
...
"Primordial... Primordial..."
In the courtyard, Fang Xi wore only close-fitting shorts, casually waving his fists and feet.
Each of his moves seemed incredibly casual, like farming postures.
But if there were martial artists present, they would feel that each move contained supreme philosophy, leaving one pondering endlessly.
"Secret techniques are the pinnacle crystallization that naturally emerges after martial arts are practiced to the extreme!"
"My Primordial True Qi encompasses teachings from various schools, not very well-coordinated with each other, hence I have been unable to create a secret technique... But that's okay."
With the assistance of the Qi and Blood Pill, Fang Xi's physique was once again strengthened.
And at this moment, the secret technique that he had been unable to create before finally showed a glimmer of light!
While circulating his Qi, he grasped a spark of inspiration and began to execute scattered techniques.
"Failed..."
"It's not like this..."
"The True Qi circulation is incorrect..."
"That move needs adjustment..."
As the sun set and rose again, time passed imperceptibly.
Fang Xi, like a sculptor, continuously carved the giant rock of his Primordial True Qi, gradually revealing the jade hidden within.
Finally...
As the morning glow draped over Fang Xi for the first time, his eyes suddenly flashed. He raised his right arm, fingers together, forming a palm, and slowly pressed forward:
"Secret Technique - Primordial Infinite!"
Boom!
Terrifying True Qi erupted, reducing a small mountain in front of him to rubble.
Rumble!
Amidst the flying debris, Fang Xi stood on the ground, with the rising sun behind him: "As the sun rises, as the origin begins! This is my fist intent!"
After figuring out the secret technique of his Primordial True Qi, Fang Xi naturally comprehended fist intent, taking a step forward to become a first-step martial artist!
Not only that!
His True Qi penetrated his spine, making the dragon within it agile, controlling his entire body, and effortlessly breaking through the Heavenly Mud Pill Palace along the Governing Vessel!
"Martial artist's second step, realm of subtlety, a realm I had long achieved, so this step cannot hinder me."
In an instant, Fang Xi took two steps on the path to becoming a grandmaster!
"As for the third step of steel tendons and iron bones, it is based on subtlety. Daily tempering of bones and major tendons with True Qi to make them extremely tough... It's a meticulous process."
"Although there are very few spirit medicines in Dalang that can accelerate this process, there are quite a few elixirs in the cultivation world that assist in refining bones and tendons..."
"As for the final fusion of spirit and strength... it's a kind of enlightenment, the most troublesome."
Fang Xi had no more doubts about his path.
As long as he completed these four steps, he could break through to become a martial arts grandmaster, a True Qi Martial Saint!
Even in the Qingzhu Mountain Market, a cultivator with a triple body refinement would be considered a notable figure.
...
In the Southern Wilderness cultivation world.
Fang Xi crossed over and immediately checked his protective talisman.
Seeing that the talisman was still functioning, with no signs of tampering in the other small mechanisms, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Indeed... Situ Qingqing's target is not me, most likely it's Chen Ping!"
"But how did this Chen Ping attract the attention of the Situ family?"
"Never mind, it's none of my business."
"It's the Three Elements City, causing trouble and then fleeing, truly exciting!"
After breaking through to the second step martial artist in Dalang, Fang Xi followed the information obtained from the Monster Hunting Tower to hunt a tiger monster nearby, intending to sell spirit stones in the Southern Wilderness and buy elixirs to assist in bone refinement.
These kinds of elixirs were relatively niche, mainly prepared for body-refining cultivators, and were quite expensive.
However, Fang Xi had another plan in mind.
Hunting monsters alone in Dalang was too slow for him.
Perhaps... he should compete with the Monster Hunting Tower, or even directly absorb their power!
In this way, he could enter the phase Fang Xi excelled in the most - spending money!
Buying monster beasts with gold and silver in Dalang, then selling them in Qingzhu Mountain for spirit stones, using most of them for himself and collecting some gold and silver to transport back to Dalang, forming a virtuous cycle!
"Unfortunately... although the Monster Hunting Tower claims to be independent, ninety percent of it is still under the government, most likely with grandmasters present... I can raid and leave, but I can't stay there all the time..."
With a hint of regret, Fang Xi arrived at the Qingzhu Mountain Market.
This time, he changed into a purple robe, and under the face veil was a young nobleman image sculpted with True Qi pulling tendons and lengthening bones.
A gentle breeze blew, carrying a hint of chill.
Several ordinary plants on the edge of the market had already turned somewhat yellow.
"Unknowingly, it's already deep autumn... I'm almost eighteen years old..."
Fang Xi caught a falling leaf, feeling a bit sentimental.
But considering his current situation, he was far from being able to relax.
He chuckled, crushed the withered leaf in his hand, and completely entered the formation.
...
Dan Ding Ge.
"Esteemed guest, are you looking to purchase elixirs to aid in bone and tendon training?"
Zhuo Lüting still exuded her graceful charm, with a gentle temperament in every gesture and smile.
Upon hearing Fang Xi's request, she pondered for a moment and introduced, "We have the 'Jade Bone Pill,' ranked as a top-grade first-tier elixir, with the best effect on bone training... As for tendons? You can use the 'Tiger Leopard Tendon Cream,' applying it to the desired tendon area to make the tendons flexible and strong..."
"Not bad, not bad..." Fang Xi asked in a deep voice, "I just wonder... what is the price?"
In his mind, he had already prepared for a hefty expenditure.
As expected, Zhuo Lüting smiled and said, "Thirty spirit stones for a bottle of Jade Bone Pill, and twenty spirit stones for a box of Tiger Leopard Tendon Cream. Guest, you can purchase one of each for a trial..."
"So expensive."
Fang Xi showed a troubled expression.
"Not expensive at all. You should know that the Jade Bone Pill is an auxiliary item used only by triple body-refining cultivators... and the Tiger Leopard Tendon Cream is made from precious materials found on first-tier tiger and leopard monsters." Although Zhuo Lüting smiled gently, she remained firm on not giving any discounts.
This made Fang Xi roll his eyes inwardly: "I only have a few spirit stones..."
Just as Zhuo Lüting's expression turned cold, Fang Xi added, "I wonder if you accept materials for a discount?"
"This... we generally don't accept materials, unless they are spirit herbs." Zhuo Lüting thought for a moment before responding.
"What about materials from monster beasts?" Fang Xi took out a tiger bone from his storage bag. He had heard Zhuo Lüting mention that some ointments required materials from monster beasts, so she couldn't deny it, right?
"A tiger bone?" Zhuo Lüting took out a small mirror that seemed familiar to Fang Xi, aimed it at the tiger bone, and a faint white light appeared.
"Guest actually managed to hunt a first-tier mid-grade tiger monster!" Zhuo Lüting's expression suddenly became more respectful, biting her red lips, "I can offer a fair price to the guest..."
...
A moment later, Fang Xi walked out of Dan Ding Ge, joyfully patting his storage bag.
The Jade Bone Pill and Tiger Leopard Tendon Cream were intact inside, along with an additional thirty spirit stones.
"Indeed, selling monster beasts is a profitable venture! But it's a pity..."
Fang Xi lowered his eyelids. He had already sold monster beast meat at Baiqiao Lou, Di Qi, the Independent Cultivator Market, and Dan Ding Ge.
It seemed fine for now, but if someone could connect these four establishments, they might discover something.
There were also the managers of the Qingzhu Mountain Market. If they carefully calculated, they would notice that the frequency of monster beast materials appearing in the market recently was too high...
"If I continue recklessly, this frequency will become abnormal, attracting attention and bringing danger..."
Just as Fang Xi was considering whether to lay low for a while, he caught a glimpse of a green figure in his peripheral vision.
(End of this chapter)