stjorthotic Chapter 101 Black Stone Body Tempering! Strength Increase!
Chapter 101 Black Stone Body Tempering! Strength Increase!
Chapter 101 Black Stone Body Tempering! Strength Increase!
The next morning, the snow stopped.
The front courtyard of the Su residence was covered in a blanket of white.
In the center of the courtyard, the leaves of the Iron-Hearted Copper Locust Tree have finally all fallen, leaving only its gnarled and vigorous black branches, which resemble countless iron halberds piercing the sky, covered with glistening icicles.
Under the tree, Su Yu stood shirtless, his body radiating heat that instantly vaporized the falling snowflakes, enveloping him in a billowing white mist.
"This should be the last snowfall."
Su Yu exhaled a breath of hot white air, flipped his wrist, and a red ginseng jade-skin pill fell into his palm. He tilted his head back and swallowed it.
The medicinal effects spread and circulated throughout the body.
"Black Prison God-Locking Stake!"
Su Yu lowered his center of gravity, formed hand seals, and silently shouted in his heart.
At that moment, it felt as if every pore on my body had instantly shut down!
The sweltering heat that had enveloped him vanished abruptly, his body temperature rapidly cooled, and a dull, black iron luster appeared on his skin. He became like a cold, iron prison, or a cast-iron statue, locking his raging blood and qi tightly within his body.
Immediately afterwards, he moved slowly, transforming into the "Black Prison Pushing Mountain Stance".
He pushed his palms out flat, the movement was so slow that it was as if the air had become as thick as mercury. With each inch he pushed, his bones made a series of cracking sounds.
The medicinal power that was surging and churning within him was gradually crushed and broken down under this heavy pressure, and forcibly absorbed into his body.
Once the medicinal effects were fully absorbed, Su Yu suddenly jolted his spine.
"Mysterious Armor Shaking the Heavens!"
"Buzz!"
Its entire body trembled violently like waves, emitting a buzzing sound like a striking bell, causing the snow on the treetops to fall in a rustling sound.
Su Yu slowly finished his practice, feeling the tough texture of the membrane, his eyes gleaming.
"What an overbearing Black Stone Body Forging Technique! This isn't martial arts training; it's clearly using the body as a furnace to burn money and forge a golden body!"
In just one morning, after mastering the basics of the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique, he was able to digest the medicinal power that would normally take a whole day to absorb.
Its strength has increased dramatically, and its skin defense has also reached a new level.
"According to the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique, this is just the beginning. What I need to do next is continue to 'swallow the fire of a hundred herbs in the furnace,' and with each day's accumulation, in the Skin Tempering Realm, I will eventually be able to reach the so-called Mysterious Iron Skin!"
"This black iron skin is not only impervious to blades and spears, and immune to water and fire, but it can also lock in one's vital energy during battle, causing it to erupt like steam and surging with power!"
Su Yu's eyes held a hint of anticipation. This Black Stone Body Tempering Technique was indeed a powerful Xuan-rank technique.
With this technique, I can practice it together with the White Ape Fist. The White Ape Fist mainly advances my cultivation level, while the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique enhances my blood and defense. With these two techniques combined, not only will the medicinal effects be consumed faster, increasing the cultivation speed of the White Ape Fist, but it will also greatly improve my combat power.
The only downside is that it's too expensive!
"Originally, the Red Ginseng Jade Skin Pill's potency was insufficient after one acupoint treatment, requiring a switch to the Black Scale Blood Acupoint Pill. Now, the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique has greatly accelerated the consumption of its potency, meaning the consumption has more than doubled!"
"However, as long as you can quickly convert money into power, then it's worthwhile!"
Su Yu brought up the panel to check his latest realm.
[Martial Arts]: White Ape Fist (Level 1) (Proficiency 760/7000)
[Martial Arts]: Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade (Level 1) (Proficiency 1800/5000)
[Martial Arts]: Black Stone Body Tempering Technique (Level 1) (Beginner Level 100/5000)
[Martial Arts]: Seven Fiends Thunder Step (Proficiency 410/2000)
[Martial Arts]: Azure Wave Fish and Dragon Skill (Level 1) (Entry-level 400/1000)
[Martial Arts]: White Ape Six Transformations (Break Limit 1 Time) (Trait: Mind Ape Clarity), Coin Throw (Perfect)
[Skill]: Casting Net (Can be used up to 3 times) (Trait: Listening to the Waves to Locate)
[Breakthrough Point]: 0 points (Progress 99%)
"The progress of all martial arts skills is steadily improving, except for this breakthrough point, which is stuck!"
Looking at the 99% progress bar, Su Yu frowned slightly.
"It seems that with the cultivation of the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique, my body's absorption of energy has evolved again, and less energy is being released to break through limits."
Su Yu pondered, his observations over the past few days had allowed him to gradually understand the accumulation mechanism of these breakthrough points.
This time, it took about three months to accumulate to about 1 point, which seems about the same as before, but I ate a lot more good things like tuna during this period.
Ultimately, it's because my body has become stronger and I've absorbed more energy while practicing martial arts.
Energy cannot come from nowhere. To accelerate the accumulation of breakthrough points, the only option is to consume more beneficial substances that increase qi and blood!
"Luckily, we've amassed a fortune this time. Now, let's feast on all the good stuff like treasure fish and exotic beast meat!"
After making up his mind, Su Yu moved to the backyard and found the two precious fish kept in the lotus pond.
At this moment, the Red Oil Fish King was swimming around. The fleshy crest on its back was bright red and seemed to seal in flowing flames. As it swam, it left a trail of crimson light in the water, like lava entering the water, which was very beautiful.
The black pomfret, however, was entirely different. Its body was jet black, lying silently in the shade of the broad lotus leaves, only the single horn on its head gleaming with a chilling metallic light. That ferocious aura emanating from it, emanating from a predator, terrified all the koi in the pond, who huddled in the farthest corner, trembling and not daring to even twitch their tails.
This red oil fish king was a gift from Senior Brother Jiang, while the black pomfret was a gift from the Qian family.
He wasn't surprised that his senior brother Jiang had given it to him. His senior brother was always generous, and the Jiang family had its own waterway trade routes. Although they couldn't go deep into the Blackwater River anymore, the trade route to Jian'an Prefecture upstream was still there, so there were still plenty of opportunities to get the treasure fish.
However, it was somewhat unexpected that the black pomfret was a gift from the Qian family.
"Qian Qinghong is quite generous!"
Su Yu thought to himself, "The Qian family's fleet suffered heavy losses, yet they still managed to send out such a valuable fish that is still appreciating in value. Qian Qinghong is indeed a good friend, worthy of being befriended."
"However, this treasure fish is troublesome to prepare by ourselves, and the manor is short of a cook. We can't very well ask Yang Zhen and her sister for help again."
Su Yu was somewhat perplexed.
The medicinal properties of the fish are extremely difficult to prepare. If it is not cooked properly, it will be lost. I didn't know this before, and I am very grateful to have Aunt Liu cook it for me.
Just as I was feeling troubled, a commotion arose at the entrance of the mansion.
Su Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he strode over there.
The gate opened, and a squad of Black Stone Army soldiers escorted a group of people to the entrance.
The visitors were the Su family members, along with the village chief and his youngest son.
"Lord Su!"
Upon seeing Su Yu, the leader of the Black Stone Army's ten-man squad immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "This humble servant is Sun Xin, in charge of patrolling the east side of the city. These people are carrying your household's token, saying they are your family members, and this humble servant has specially escorted them here."
"Thank you, Brother Sun, for your long journey." He took out a tael of silver from his pocket and handed it over.
Sun Xin quickly declined, his face beaming with smiles: "Lord Su, you flatter me! It is my honor to serve you. You are a military officer who passed the imperial examination; all my brothers admire you greatly!"
"Thank you very much then. I hope we can look out for each other in the future." Su Yu didn't press the matter and clasped his hands in farewell to the guest.
After the Black Stone Army left, the Su family members finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"This is... Xiaoyu's residence?" Aunt looked up at the towering lintel and the gilded plaque of the Su family mansion, at a loss for words, not daring to even step inside.
"Big brother, third uncle, Uncle Wang, please go in first."
The group stepped into the front yard.
The spacious training ground, the towering iron-hearted bronze locust tree, and the exquisite screen wall—all of this was too luxurious for the people who were used to living in the dilapidated mud houses of Qingxi Village. They were like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.
"Xiaoyu, this is even bigger than Liu the rich man's house in town! Can we really live here?" Auntie carefully touched the pillars of the corridor, feeling uneasy.
"Aunt, we're all family, so you can stay here. Let's go to the backyard and put our things down first."
Su Yu led everyone into the backyard and let them choose a few rooms in the east wing as their living quarters.
Then he went to the courtyard, where Wang Yuezhi was standing respectfully to the side, and two uneasy young men and a bright-eyed child were kneeling on the ground.