184: Top Secret Perfection
Gurgle!
Gurgle!
Chu Qing held a bamboo stick in his mouth, his entire body submerged in a large water vat.
The vat was filled with ink.
[Black Water Soaking +1]
Information refreshed.
Promotion conditions advanced.
To achieve Perfection as quickly as possible, Chu Qing had stayed in the water vat for the past three days, not coming out.
At the end of the third day:
Information refreshed:
[You have met the promotion conditions!]
[Top-tier Black Water Bone Refining Method has successfully advanced!]
...[Top-tier Secret Inheritance Bone Forging: Black Water Bone Forging Method Perfection — Cultivate a thousand times daily, apply Secret medicine daily, break through the Limit in thirty years — Forge 365 Black Gold Bones]
[Promotion Condition — 1: One dragon tendon!]
Splash!
Chu Qing emerged from the water vat, laughing uproariously.
The top-tier Secret Inheritance had easily reached Perfection.
Although he hadn't Cultivated, he could feel that the power of this top-tier Secret Inheritance had greatly increased.
“It's a pity that the conditions for breaking through the Limit suddenly became more demanding.”
“Otherwise, breaking through the Limit in one go, wouldn't that make Cultivation soar?”
To break through the Limit, a dragon tendon was essential.
And a dragon tendon was truly something that could only be found by chance.
Last time, getting a dragon tendon from Tang Wuming was already incredibly lucky.
Now, asking him to get another one was truly difficult for him.
But... to break through the Limit of the Secret Inheritance, he had to get one.
Even breaking through the Limit of ordinary Cultivation Techniques brought many benefits.
Breaking through the Limit of the Secret Toad Skill brought immense benefits.
If the top-tier Secret Inheritance Black Water Bone Refining Method could also break through the Limit, the benefits would surely be even greater.
Therefore... “I must get a dragon tendon!”
“Or even two!”
He wanted to get a dragon tendon.
But it wasn't the right time yet.
He stretched his limbs and began to Cultivate, wanting to test the power of the Perfected Black Water Bone Refining Method.
The top-tier Secret Inheritance circulated.
Chu Qing also consumed top-tier Secret medicine, Madam Shi's refined pearls... and other auxiliary Cultivation items.
One minute... one hour... three hours... crack!
A Black Gold Bone was born.
At this moment, Chu Qing's lips curved upward, and he couldn't help but smile.
“Indeed, the higher the Realm, the greater the power of the Cultivation Technique!”
“I can now forge at least seven Black Gold Bones a day!”
The Perfected Black Water Bone Refining Method not only made bone forging faster but also accelerated the recovery of his Foundation.
It could even maximize the effects of the Secret medicine.
After forging a Black Gold Bone, the Secret medicine still had an effect.
“Sharpening the axe doesn't delay chopping wood!”
“It looks like I wasted almost a month.”
“But, in reality, my speed has indirectly increased.”
He calmed his mind, shattered a bone, and continued to circulate the Black Water Bone Refining Method.
One day... two days... he forged bones at a rate of seven Black Gold Bones per day.
In just a few days, his Black Gold Bones reached over seventy.
“Now, I've become stronger again.”
He had more Black Gold Bones.
But his resources were dwindling.
When the pearls could no longer keep up with the consumption, Chu Qing could only place his hopes on the top-tier bone forging Secret medicine.
He calculated the time, then went to find Madam Shi.
When Madam Shi saw him, a hint of resentment appeared in her cold eyes:
“Groom, you still remember to come over?”
“How long has it been since you listened to this Young Miss sing opera?”
Chu Qing... was speechless.
It had only been less than a month, why was Madam Shi so impatient?
Since that was the case... he reached out and grabbed Madam Shi's neck, pressing down hard.
Result:
Madam Shi stiffened her neck, not moving an inch.
Hmm?
Chu Qing exerted more force.
But she remained as stubborn as ever, staring coldly at Chu Qing, a hint of disdain on her lips:
“Groom, your strength is not bad!”
“But... to try and conquer me with just over seventy Golden Bones? That's pure wishful thinking.”
Chu Qing... was speechless.
He stopped pressing Madam Shi and instead traced his finger along her smooth, jade-like neck, saying casually: “Madam, I want to go to Prefecture City.”
A hint of surprise appeared in Madam Shi's eyes as she said: “You want to die?”
“Although Zheng Zhixiang has withdrawn his troops, he is definitely still watching you.”
“If you go out, you might be in danger.”
Chu Qing smiled bitterly.
“Even if there's danger, I have to go!”
He needed resources to quickly forge Golden Bones.
He needed a dragon tendon to break through the Limit of the Secret Inheritance.
If he didn't go out, while it was safe on Shiji Mountain, his growth rate would decline.
In the future, he might be lost among the masses.
Therefore:
Even if there was danger, he had to fight for it, to seize it.
He explained his difficulties to Madam Shi.
Madam Shi pondered for a moment and said: “Alright then!”
“We'll go and come back quickly.”
Chu Qing nodded, pleased.
With Madam Shi accompanying him, his safety greatly increased.
At this moment, Madam Shi said coldly:
“Groom, take your hand out!”
Chu Qing... chuckled awkwardly... Fu City Martial Academy:
The monthly exchange competition had begun again.
This time, even fewer students came from the county towns.
Only five or six.
The Vice Dean stood beside the arena, sighing with emotion:
“The Emperor's star is wavering!”
“Rebels are rising everywhere!”
“Who knows when Prefecture City will fall.”
“This Martial Academy exchange competition... might be over.”
Miss Ren said: “Vice Dean, the rebels cannot take Prefecture City.”
The Vice Dean shook his head and whispered: “Although Prefecture City is strong, a strong city often collapses from within.”
“If possible, when you go to Zhou City this time, don't come back.”
Miss Ren looked at the Nangong Family Prodigy not far away.
The Nangong Prodigy radiated confidence, her eyes sparkling.
She was talking with some Young Masters of Noble families.
The Young Masters from Wu Fort and lesser Noble families eagerly fawned over her.
“People from the Nangong Family are also going to Zhou City?”
The Vice Dean shook his head: “They might join the rebels.”
Miss Ren was silent for a moment, then asked the Vice Dean: “The exchange competition is about to start, is that Chu Qing not coming?”
The Vice Dean shook his head and said: “Chu Qing killed Zheng Xilong, and now he's being closely watched by Zheng Zhixiang. He doesn't dare to go out at all.”
“He certainly wouldn't dare to travel nearly a thousand li to Prefecture City.”
Miss Ren nodded: “Zheng Zhixiang? Is he very terrifying?”
The Vice Dean thought for a moment and said: “Very formidable!”
“He is already infinitely close to the Second Limit.”
“He has a deep Foundation, with Golden Tendons, Golden Bone, Golden Blood, Golden Flesh, and other Foundations.”
“As long as he steps into the Second Limit, he will stand at the top of the Second Limit.”
“At that time, even I might not be his match.”
“Moreover, this person is ruthless in his actions and holds grudges!”
“If Chu Qing's courage were even slightly weaker, he would definitely not come.”
Miss Ren nodded.
The Nangong Prodigy, who was nearby, suddenly laughed: “Look, that Chu Qing is here.”
What?
Miss Ren was stunned.
The Vice Dean's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
“How is that possible?”
“At this time, how dare he still come?”
“Isn't he afraid of Zheng Zhixiang ambushing him on the way?”
“Is he crazy?”
The Vice Dean looked into the distance and saw a young man, dressed in red, with red hair.
The young man strode forward rapidly.
Wherever he passed, the surrounding people scattered in fear.
Even from a distance, the Vice Dean could smell a strong scent of blood.
“How many people has he killed?”
The Vice Dean exclaimed.
Whoosh!
Chu Qing ascended the stage, his body covered in crimson.
The Prefecture City students were horrified.
Because:
The scent of blood on him was simply too strong.
How many people had he killed?
Why was such a fierce person still coming?
If we go on stage, will he casually beat us to death?
Most of the Martial Academy students retreated.
They didn't want to, and didn't dare to, provoke Chu Qing.
Only a few students showed no fear; instead, their fighting spirit soared.
They were eager to move, wanting to go on stage and fight Chu Qing.
However, the Martial Instructors stopped them, whispering: “Wait a moment!”
“Let's see what his attitude is!”
The students were bewildered.
We — Prefecture City students, and Prodigies from various Noble families.
Now, we have to observe the attitude of a country bumpkin?
What does that mean?
At this moment:
Chu Qing cupped his hands and said: “Everyone, who will accept my challenge?”
“I must win this challenge.”
“I am willing to offer ten thousand taels of silver for my victory.”
“Now, who will fight me?”