Chapter 173: Chapter 153: Having Acquired the High-Level Martial Arts from Five Main Schools _2
Lu Yan entered a practice room and began by opening the Secret Manual of Fiery Gold Body and the Divine Intent Diagram for study.
Now, Lu Yan had reached the Unity of Man and Martial Arts realm in four top tier martial arts. He understood these arts like the back of his hand and would not need a whole month - merely twenty days - to comprehend enough to get started.
Twenty-five days later, the martial arts avatar of the Fiery Gold Body formed beside the Dao Book.
Next, he opened the Nine-turn Mysterious Knife to begin studying it.
For Lu Yan, learning the knife technique was even more effortless. In just twenty days, he was able to understand the basics.
Then came the second knife technique.
In less than four months, Lu Yan had comprehended the five top tier martial arts he exchanged, and condensed out the martial arts avatars.
Now, surrounded by the Dao Book, stood a line of newly minted martial arts avatars.
He had seven top tier martial arts avatars.
Also, five second-tier archery martial arts avatars.
One avatar for the Heart Tempering Decision.
All of these needed to be improved.
"I lack Dao Food."
Lu Yan sighed.
After packing up the Divine Intent Diagram and the martial arts manuals, Lu Yan left the practice room and arrived at the courtyard outside. As he had stated his intention to return the martial arts, naturally someone showed him to the Weapon Collection Pavilion to return the five martial arts.
"What to exchange next?"
Lu Yan began to ponder.
Having exchanged for five top tier martial arts, he spent 2500 war credits, leaving him with 3000 war credits.
Unfortunately, the Weapon Collection Pavilion did not contain any other top tier knife techniques. Otherwise, knife technique would certainly come first.
Also, there were no top tier archery martial arts.
He estimated that even if there were, the Zhao Clan wouldn’t exchange it.
"Without knife techniques and top-tier archery martial arts, I don’t temporarily need that many other martial arts. At the most, I’ll exchange for one more body refining martial art and one second-tier archery martial art."
"The remaining war credits will be used to exchange for some rare spiritual medicines, such as Nine-section Ginseng, etc., and some rare flesh of Alien Beasts and second-grade martial food."
"Oh right, I wonder if there is any martial food that can heal my Dad’s injuries, if there is, it should also be exchanged."
Lu Yan thought as he walked down the mountain.
Lu Qingshan had been injured when competing against others. His meridians had been injured and not treated in time, which led to a blockage over the years. This kind of injury was very difficult to treat.
Injuries to the bones and muscles were much easier to treat.
Only meridian damages proved to be the most difficult.
This was because meridians were the channels for the flow of Qi-blood, they were fundamental to cultivation.
Li Wenxuan had injured his meridians because of his impetuous cultivation. Despite his resources, it took him five years to recover, which was telling.
Ordinary healing martial foods or spiritual medicines were ineffective against Lu Qingshan’s injuries.
Otherwise, Lu Yan would have healed Lu Qingshan’s injuries early on.
Martial food or spiritual medicine that could heal meridians were very precious and rare. Lu Yan was unsure if the Zhao Clan had any.
Lu Yan decided to check.
Soon after disembarking the Blood Land Vein, he walked on the streets of Lingwang City.
At present, Lingwang City was much quieter than before, and there were fewer martial artists on the street.
With the threat removed after the defeat of the Demon Evils, Lingwang City was no longer in crisis, Dongshan County had recaptured its lost land. The Tu Family had also returned to their own Blood Land Vein, and the Feudal Lords who had rushed to help from across the region had also left to return to their own territories.
After a considerable time, Lu Yan once again arrived at the Ming Xiang Mansion.
He had no other choice, as Zhao Sirong was the only person he was familiar with in Lingwang City.
"Brother Lu, I heard that you have obtained a Master-level Demon Evil Crystal and have been studying martial arts recently. Have you made any progress?"
Zhao Sirong’s eyes sparkled as she saw Lu Yan, they were reflecting myriad luster.
"Not bad. By the way, Sirong, I have some remaining war credits that I want to exchange for martial food that can heal meridian injuries. I wonder if the Zhao Clan has any?"
Lu Yan asked.
"Martial food that can heal meridian injuries? We do have it, but it’s very precious and we don’t have it in stock. If you need it, we have to prepare it. I can ask for you."
Zhao Sirong said.
"Thank you very much."
Lu Yan saluted with his fist.
"We’re so close now, there’s no need to be so polite. By the way, you should have earned a spot to enter Kunwu Mountain, right?"
Zhao Sirong asked.
"Yes."
Lu Yan nodded.
"In Kunwu Mountain, there are many rare and alien beasts. The second-level mutated beast king, the Phoenix Blood Worm, is a main ingredient for preparing Master-level martial food. When you enter, you must not miss these two things."
"But the Phoenix Blood Worm usually hides underground and is very secretive. Finding it depends on luck, so I suggest that if you have enough war credits, you can exchange for a Phoenix Scent from the Zhao Clan."
Zhao Sirong said.
"Phoenix Scent?"
Lu Yan asked curiously.
"The Phoenix Scent is made from Phoenix Grass combined with several precious spiritual medicines. Once the Phoenix Scent is lit, its unique fragrance has a chance to attract the Phoenix Blood Worm."
"However, the amount of Phoenix Scent is very limited. As far as I know, the Zhao Clan only has three sticks left now. If you want to exchange, the price is extremely high."
Zhao Sirong added.
"So they’re actually able to lure in a Phoenix Blood Worm."
Lu Yan’s heart pounded with excitement.
If he could catch a Phoenix Blood Worm, no expense would be too great.
"I wonder how many war merits this requires?"
Lu Yan asked.
"If Brother Lu is interested, I can help you ask and let you know tomorrow. How does that sound?"
Zhao Sirong said.
"I will be in your debt, Sirong. If you ever need help, I will brave any danger for you."
Lu Yan responded earnestly.
Zhao Sirong chuckled, but did not say anything more.
Since Lu Yan had relinquished his previous accommodation, he hastily found an inn to stay in for the night.
The next day, Lu Yan returned to the Ming Xiang Mansion and met with Zhao Sirong.
"Brother Lu, I have found out for you that you can exchange martial food which can heal your meridians, but it requires five hundred war merits."
Zhao Sirong reported.
"I can do that."
Lu Yan did not hesitate at all.
"Also, the Phoenix Scent can indeed be exchanged for war merits but it requires two thousand war merits."
Zhao Sirong continued.
"Alright, let’s get that then."
Lu Yan also did not hesitate.
If it could help him catch a Phoenix Blood Worm, it would be worth any amount of war merits.
The value of the Phoenix Blood Worm was far beyond two thousand war merits.
His previous concern was whether the Zhao Clan would be willing to trade it, or if he lacked enough war merits.
Lu Yan thanked her and took his leave, heading straight to the Legitimate Office.
"Young man, we meet again. What would you like to exchange this time?"
The old man with white hair asked.
"I would like to exchange the martial food that can heal meridians, and a Phoenix Scent..."
Lu Yan replied.
"You want a Phoenix Scent? You sure have an eye for good things. I have to ask about this though since we don’t have many left in the Zhao Clan. Please wait."
The old man left hurriedly after he finished speaking.
And thus, Lu Yan waited for two hours.
Two hours later, the elderly man returned carrying a fine wooden box.
"You can exchange for the Phoenix Scent, I’ve got it here for you to check."
The old man opened the box to reveal a rolled-up piece of special paper. When the paper was unrolled, a chopstick-thick incense stick was revealed.
A pleasing scent wafted out.
The old man then rolled up the paper, closed the box, and said, "But for the Phoenix Scent, it requires two thousand war merits. Also, the martial food to heal your meridians requires preparation. Please come back in seven days. It will require another five hundred merits."
"Would you like to exchange anything else?"
Lu Yan thought for a moment.
He originally wanted to exchange for a first-rate body refining martial arts technique. However, with only five hundred war merits left, that was out of the question.
He decided to exchange for a second-rate archery martial arts technique, and a few stems of Nine-section Ginseng. The rest, he would use to exchange for second-grade Dried Martial Food.
Lu Yan spoke up with his requirements.
Since the Zhao Clan was well-prepared, they quickly gathered a second-rate archery martial art, several stems of Nine-section Ginseng, and a large box of second-grade Dried Martial Food. All of these items were then delivered to him.
Just like that, all of Lu Yan’s war merits were spent.
Lu Yan collected his items and returned to the inn. The seven days passed quickly and he made another trip to the Legitimate Office to collect his order of martial food that could heal his meridians.
In the East City, at the Ming Xiang Mansion.
"Sirong, I came to bid you farewell. I have been fortunate to receive your care during my time in Lingwang City. Otherwise, my journey would not have been as smooth."
Lu Yan raised his cup, speaking earnestly.
"You saved my life. The kindness of saving a life is greater than heaven itself."
Zhao Sirong raised her cup and clinked it against Lu Yan’s, then downed her drink. Her cheeks flushed, and she looked at Lu Yan with her large eyes, asking, "Brother Lu, will we meet again?"
"Of course."
Lu Yan nodded.
"But I think probably not. Brother Lu, even today, you have yet to reveal your true self. The name Lu Ren, which means passer-by, is also a fake one, isn’t it? Ah, it seems you still have a high guard against me."
Zhao Sirong said.
Were all women’s intuitions this terrifying?
Lu Yan was speechless.
"My real name is Lu Yan."
After a moment of silence, Lu Yan spoke up, as his face quickly transformed back into his true appearance.
A handsome, resolute young man now stood before Zhao Sirong.
