16: Chapter 16 Mortal Martial Arts

"Are there any other Mortal Cultivation Techniques? The ones you've shown me are martial arts treasures in the eyes of Mortals, but in the eyes of cultivators like you and me, they are not much."

"You should take out all the Mortal Cultivation Techniques you've collected; I will pick the ones I'm interested in."

Chen Jiancang said with a smile.

Mortal Cultivation Techniques actually have little value. If one wanted to collect them, they would only need to inform the Mortals within the Chen Family of their needs, and people would naturally volunteer to do these things for him.

After all, the Chen Family has hundreds of thousands of Mortals. Unable to Cultivate, they can only devote their energy to Mortal martial arts. With a cultivator Family as a backing, many martial arts myths have emerged among the Chen Family Mortals.

Collecting some Mortal martial arts is not difficult for the Chen Family members; it just might take some time. Chen Jiancang was also unwilling to waste time waiting, and now it only costs a few dozen ling sand to obtain them, which is not much.

"Haha, easy to say. These Mortal Cultivation Techniques were given to me by a martial arts myth during my travels. You can pick them yourself."

As he spoke, the stall owner placed more than a dozen Mortal Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills in front of Chen Jiancang.

Luo Yan Step, Star Plucking Hand, Great Starry Sky Art...

Although they were all Mortal martial arts, their names were one more imposing than the last.

Chen Jiancang casually picked up a copy of Luo Yan Step and flipped through it. He saw that the footwork recorded on it was incredibly profound. Although it was a Mortal Cultivation Technique, it also had its subtle points.

The stall owner smiled from the side and said, "If this Luo Yan Step is cultivated to great success, it is said that one can become like light smoke, extremely fast." It also enhances the reaction ability of cultivators like us.

Chen Jiancang nodded slightly and looked at Star Plucking Hand. This was a horizontal training technique that could strengthen the arms. It described that after cultivating this technique, the hands would have astonishing strength, possessing the power to pluck stars. Of course, the name "Plucking Stars" was a bit exaggerated, but increasing the strength of the arms by a thousand jin also had its merits.

After roughly flipping through all the Cultivation Techniques, Chen Jiancang picked out Thousand Illusion Skill, Luo Yan Step, and a Mortal Martial Skill called Qingmu Swordplay.

Although Qingmu Swordplay had ordinary power, its sword Moves were flexible and varied, subtly aligning with the concept of cultivators fighting with flying swords. It also had many commendable aspects.

Practicing it for a while could also increase his experience and skills in fighting with flying swords.

So he said to the stall owner, "I'll take these few Cultivation Techniques. Name your price."

The stall owner's eyes darted around and said, "These Cultivation Techniques are not worth much. If you want them, 50 ling sand will suffice."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiancang also felt the price was reasonable. After all, a jin of qinghe rice was only 5 ling sand. Without hesitation, he took out spiritual stone and handed it to the stall owner.

The stall owner took the spiritual stone, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. He handed the few Cultivation Techniques to Chen Jiancang and said, "Although these Cultivation Techniques are not considered top-tier in the eyes of us cultivators, some of the concepts and techniques contained within them are not without benefit to the path of cultivation."

Chen Jiancang smiled and nodded, putting away the Cultivation Techniques. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard someone nearby call out, "Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

Chen Jiancang turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a light blue long robe standing not far from the stall.

This person had a resolute face, with a hint of vicissitude in his eyes. A murderous aura permeated his surroundings, making him quite extraordinary.

"May I ask what matter you have?" Chen Jiancang asked with a slight frown.

The young man walked up to Chen Jiancang and bowed with clasped hands, saying, "This humble one is Lin Chunqiu. Just now I saw Fellow Daoist picking out these few Mortal Cultivation Techniques. I originally came from a background of Mortal martial arts and have some insights into Mortal Cultivation Techniques. I would like to exchange some ideas with Fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiancang frowned slightly. Although he was curious about these Mortal Cultivation Techniques, he understood the principle that unsolicited favors often hide malicious intentions.

However, he was currently in the Market and was a member of the Chen Family. Even if this person had ill intentions towards him, he was not afraid. He immediately said, "Oh? Then Fellow Daoist Lin, why don't you tell me what insights you have on these few Cultivation Techniques?"

Lin Chunqiu smiled slightly and said, "This Thousand Illusion Skill, although a Mortal Cultivation Technique, can control the muscles of the body and change unpredictably. Fellow Daoist, please observe."

As Lin Chunqiu spoke, the muscles in his face began to shift horizontally, and his bones also began to displace. In just a moment, Lin Chunqiu had completely changed his appearance, presenting a different face.

If his Soul aura hadn't changed, Chen Jiancang would have thought that another person was standing in front of him.

Chen Jiancang clicked his tongue in wonder. Indeed, there were also those among cultivators who were well-versed in Mortal martial arts.

Lin Chunqiu looked at Chen Jiancang's interested expression and continued, "Luo Yan Step has the speed advantage of being like light smoke. It can not only be used to dodge attacks but also to find the enemy's weaknesses in battle and launch unexpected counterattacks."

Chen Jiancang nodded in agreement. He also believed that in battle, even minor advantages were key to victory.

"Brother Lin is absolutely right. What about Qingmu Swordplay?"

Lin Chunqiu's eyes flickered and said, "The sword Moves of Qingmu Swordplay are flexible and varied, which aligns with the concept of cultivators fighting with flying swords. If it can be integrated into the art of flying swords, perhaps the movements of the flying sword can become more agile, increasing the variables in battle."

Chen Jiancang was overjoyed in his heart. He had already felt that Qingmu Swordplay had its merits, and now hearing Lin Chunqiu say this, he immediately felt that he had not been mistaken.

"Brother Lin's insights are unique and have benefited me greatly." Chen Jiancang said with a smile.

"But I know well that unsolicited favors often hide malicious intentions. Fellow Daoist Lin should be able to understand what I mean."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chunqiu waved his hand and said, "Young Master, please don't worry. Actually, this humble one was originally a Mortal. It was just by chance that I embarked on the path of cultivation in middle age. Today, seeing that Young Master is interested in Mortal martial arts, I was momentarily excited and spoke a few extra words."

Chen Jiancang stared intently at Lin Chunqiu, not believing what he said.

Seeing this, Lin Chunqiu sighed helplessly and approached Chen Jiancang, speaking in a low voice.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Chen is interested in Cultivation Techniques for concealing one's aura?"

"Just now I saw Fellow Daoist helping others out and generously spending spiritual stone. This humble one has been short on funds recently, so I had the idea of making your acquaintance."

Chen Jiancang's brows furrowed upon hearing this.

Not flaunting one's wealth and cultivating low-key was the most basic rule he had set for himself after transmigrating. But today, in broad daylight, he had broken the rule.

Trouble also followed. Lin Chunqiu was just the first case; who knew if there were others coveting him behind the scenes.

Chen Jiancang couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance in his heart. His current cultivation was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, still at the bottom of the cultivation world.

It seemed that improving his cultivation was still a long and arduous task.

However, cultivating too quickly would also attract attention. But Chen Jiancang was quite interested in the Cultivation Technique for concealing one's aura that Lin Chunqiu had just mentioned.

The Chen Family naturally had some collections of aura concealment techniques. If he wanted to learn one, he could exchange contribution points for it. However, the Cultivation Techniques collected by the Chen Family all had very obvious characteristics. In the eyes of those who had cultivated similar techniques, they basically had no effect in concealing one's aura.