What was rare was that his expression was still so tranquil, as if the battle between him and Zheng Shan from before was only a small matter that could be casually discussed.
This kind of bearing moved people!
"Xiao Han … You must have had a fortuitous encounter when you went out to train. Otherwise, it would be impossible for you to fight Zheng Shan and not be at a disadvantage …" Ah Chou looked at Xiao Han with a shocked gaze, but he quickly changed the topic.
"Alright, alright. Xiao Han, I won't ask you anymore. Martial artists have their own fortuitous encounters and have their own secrets. Getting to the bottom of things is a taboo.
Right, Xiao Han, the move you used to defeat Yang Lei was a martial skill from the Withered Tree Treasure Record, right?
Powerful!
Too powerful! "
"Yeah, Senior Brother Ah Chou, cultivate the Withered Tree Treasure Record properly. I don't dare to say anything else, but if you encounter martial artists like Yang Lei in the future, you will be able to deal with them." Xiao Han smiled.
"Great!
I never thought that I, Ah Chou, would have a day where I can stand out!
Xiao Han, this is all thanks to you … "Ah Chou smiled with a fascinated expression.
The two of them arrived at the mountainside area where there were many stalls.
They walked side by side into the store where they bought the medicinal pills last time.
"Ah … Ah Chou, you brought your friend here to buy medicinal pills again?"
The owner of this store, the amiable middle-aged fatty, Boss Ma, welcomed them with a smile.
He looked at Xiao Han with a strange look in his eyes and blurted out. "Young man, I haven't seen you for a few months. Your aura is actually so smooth and steady. You've reached the peak of Organs Refinement?"
Xiao Han didn't answer directly and only said.
"Boss Ma, can I trouble you to introduce me to the various medicinal pills for Marrow Refinement?"
"As expected!
You've already started Marrow Refinement!
The last time you came here to buy Organs Refinement medicinal pills. You've just started Organs Refinement at that time … Tsk tsk, your improvement is godly. You're a genius! "Boss Ma was moved.
Then, he passed a piece of paper filled with tiny words to Xiao Han.
"Young man, as usual, there are all kinds of Marrow Refinement medicinal pills on this piece of paper. Choose the price yourself."
"Alright, thank you, Boss Ma." Xiao Han took the paper and glanced at it.
In the Physical Body Realm, Marrow Tempering was much more troublesome and difficult than Viscera Tempering, Bone Tempering, and Skin Tempering. It was not that easy to cultivate.
The method to refine one's marrow was to consume a marrow refining elixir. However, this kind of marrow refining elixir was not directly absorbed by the body. Instead, it was turned into granules and adhered to the surface of the bones. The granules would then slowly seep into the bone marrow from the surface of the bones. The medicinal effects would then settle in the bone marrow.
In order to refine the marrow, one must first have a good foundation. One must refine the bones to a certain degree and refine the viscera well. Only then would the bones be able to effectively absorb the medicinal power.
For example, a martial artist at Ah Chou's level, although he had reached the peak of the organ refinement aspect in theory, but he was still lacking by a bit. So even if he took a pill to refine the marrow, it would settle on the surface of his bones and he would not be able to absorb it.
If one wanted to refine one's marrow well, it depended on three aspects.
Firstly, he had a good innate aptitude.
With a good aptitude, one would be able to absorb the medicinal energy of the Marrow Refinement Pill at a much faster rate than others.
This was a congenital condition that could not be forced.
Secondly, it was the marrow refining elixir.
If the quality of the elixir was good, the absorption would be relatively faster. Furthermore, a good elixir would contain fewer impurities and more medicinal energy. On the contrary, a cheap and inferior elixir would usually have more impurities and less medicinal energy. The bones would absorb for half a day but would not be able to absorb much nutrients.
Thirdly, it was acquired diligence.
The medicinal energy of the Marrow Refinement Pill adhered to the surface of the bones. Other than the bones automatically absorbing it, one could also continuously practice martial skills or even fight with others, resulting in physical exhaustion. This would allow the medicinal granules adhered to the surface of the bones to completely dissolve and finally settle in the bones, becoming one with the bone marrow.
In refining the marrow, the innate aptitude was congenital. Medicinal pills and hard training were acquired.
Almost all three were indispensable.
It was very, very difficult.
The human body had 206 bones. The marrow of every bone must be permeated with medicinal energy to change the quality of the bone marrow. Even if there was one bone without medicinal energy, the Marrow Refinement Pill would not be considered complete.
Moreover, when Xiao Han saw the price on the paper, he understood that the Marrow Refinement Pill was very expensive.
'Fundamental Marrow Refinement Pill … 50 True Martial Coins for one.
This pill has many impurities and the quality is not high.
Ice Bear Marrow Strengthening Pill … 200 True Martial Coins for one.
Soul Nourishing Pill … 200 True Martial Coins for one.
… …
Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pill … 500 True Martial Coins for one.
… …
Misty Cloud Flower … Spirit Grass type, 1000 True Martial Coins for one.
… …
Thousand Year Mystic Turtle Blood … 20,000 True Martial Coins for one bottle.
… …
"Hu … Marrow Refinement Pill is extremely difficult and requires a large amount of medicinal pills.
The human body has 206 bones, and every bone must be permeated with medicinal energy. This is not something that can be achieved with just one or two medicinal pills.
No wonder so many outer court disciples are stuck in the Marrow Refinement Realm all year round. "Xiao Han sighed.
He immediately gritted his teeth and took out the 10,000 True Martial Coins that he won from Yang Lei today. He pondered for a moment and said to Boss Ma.
"Boss Ma, I want 20 Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pills."
A single transaction was worth 10,000 True Martial Coins. This was definitely a big deal.
Boss Ma did not dare to be negligent. He diligently put the 20 Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pills into a big bottle and presented it to Xiao Han with both hands.
Xiao Han put the bottle in his pocket and said.
"Boss Ma, according to your experience, how far can 20 Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pills be used to refine the marrow?"
"Young man, the Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pill is a low grade Marrow Refinement Pill. Each pill contains about 50% impurities and 50% essence.
20 pills can cover 80 bones.
Of course, absorbing the medicinal energy will depend on your bone structure and hard work.
According to my experience, if a martial artist with an ordinary aptitude takes these 20 pills and practices diligently every day, it will take about two years for the medicinal power to be completely absorbed and settled in the bone marrow.
However, young man, I can see that your cultivation speed is godly and can be called monstrous. I'm afraid it won't take that long. "Boss Ma replied attentively.
"Yes, I understand."
Xiao Han nodded and immediately spent thousands of True Martial Coins to buy a lot of Marrow Refinement Pills for Ah Chou. Ah Chou was very grateful.
The two of them took the medicinal pills and left the shop.
"Xiao Han … you … you are really my brother!" Ah Chou said with tears in his eyes.
"Hahaha, Senior Brother Ah Chou, you are too polite." Xiao Han said indifferently.
"We are good friends. What are some True Martial Coins?
Furthermore, Senior Brother Ah Chou has decided to participate in this year's outer sect disciple ranking competition. I will naturally do my best.
Now that you have medicinal pills and martial techniques, Senior Brother Ah Chou can go into closed-door cultivation. "
"Yes!
I will definitely go into closed-door cultivation! "Ah Chou vowed solemnly and looked towards Xiao Han.
"Xiao Han, you are going to participate in this year's outer sect disciple ranking competition too?"
"I want to get first place!" Xiao Han blurted out.
Ah Chou was overjoyed. "That's great!
Xiao Han, if you can really become the champion of the outer sect disciple ranking competition and become the number one of our Cloud Rain Sect's outer sect disciples, then I will be proud!
Hahahaha!
Furthermore, the reward for first place is very generous.
However, Xiao Han, the top three last year all had great luck, great fortuitous encounters, great perseverance, great wisdom and great bone structure. You cannot let your guard down.
Zheng Shan, who fought with you today, was only ranked 17th. The higher the ranking, the greater the difference in battle strength.
Last year's third place instantly defeated the fourth place in one move.
In fact, the top five disciples are all half-step true qi cultivators, and they can compete with many inner disciples. "
"En, Senior Brother Ah Chou, I will also make use of this opportunity to cultivate properly.
I will also go into closed-door cultivation. "Xiao Han's confidence did not waver at all. His will was already as firm as a rock.
"Let's go, Xiao Han. Let's all go back and train hard.
In the outer sect disciple ranking competition half a year later, I will fight for my pride and reputation. You will suppress everyone and take the crown! "Ah Chou said excitedly.
At this moment …
"Senior Brother Xiao Han, Senior Brother Xiao Han …" A young female disciple, who looked like a pretty girl from a humble family, ran towards Xiao Han with a red face.
"En?" Xiao Han was stunned.
"Xiao Han … Senior Brother Xiao Han …" That young female disciple did not dare to look up at Xiao Han. She was extremely shy and said softly.
"Senior Brother Xiao Han, the three principals want to see you. They want you to go to the summit plaza immediately …"
"Oh?
They want to see me now?
Didn't they say they would find me in a few days and reward me with elixirs and martial skill manuals? "Xiao Han could not help but mutter.
That female disciple laughed and said.
"Senior Brother Xiao Han, the news of your fight with Zheng Shan has already spread to the three principals.
They are wild with joy and want to summon Senior Brother Xiao Han now … "
"Is that so?" Xiao Han laughed involuntarily.
"This news really spreads fast."
The female disciple quickly looked up at Xiao Han. Once she met Xiao Han's gaze, she lowered her head and said.
"Senior Martial Brother Xiao Han, this kind of news spreads like wildfire.
Not only our summit, at most tomorrow, the entire outer sect's ten peaks, Senior Brother Xiao Han, will become famous and completely rise. "
"Yes, Xiao Han, you are famous.
The fight with Zheng Shan will make you completely famous in the outer sect! "Ah Chou said seriously at the side.
"Alright, I will go to the summit now." Xiao Han shook his head and laughed.
After walking a few steps, that female disciple seemed to have mustered up her courage and shouted behind Xiao Han.
"Senior Brother Xiao Han … I … I saw that when you fought with Zheng Shan today, your clothes had a lot of holes. I … I will come over tonight to mend it for you, is that okay?"
"Uh …" Xiao Han was shocked and immediately walked to the summit in two or three steps.
He only heard the female disciple talking with Ah Chou …
"Ah Chou, where is Senior Brother Xiao Han's courtyard?
Bring me there. "
"Ah?
This … never mind, you should ask Xiao Han yourself. "
… …
On the summit.
Xiao Han saw the three principals.
"Hahahaha!
Xiao Han!
What a good Xiao Han! "The three principals rushed over with flushed faces and surrounded Xiao Han.
"Xiao Han!
We know that you have improved after returning from this experiential learning, but we still misjudged!
You actually improved to this level!
Killing Yang Lei in a single move? But, to be able to fight Zheng Shan to a standstill in a single move, this … this is simply unheard of!
What realm are you in?
You're the Viscera Refinement!
A Viscera Refinement martial artist did not lose a single move against a Blood Transformation martial artist. This has never happened before in the history of our Cloud Rain Sect! "
"Xiao Han!
You have gained face for the three of us!
Let us sweep away our bad luck and completely hold our heads up high!
Xiao Han, do you know how humiliated we were in the past?
In front of the principals of the other peaks, we could almost say that we could not even lift our heads.
After all, our peak was lacking in talents and only produced Ling Feiyu and Meng Ran. They could only be said to be ordinary geniuses … Great, you have risen!
You have gained face for us and we can finally lift our heads up and say a few words!
Hahaha!
Awesome! "
…
The three principals were full of praise for Xiao Han and praised him to the heavens.
He even said some nonsense like 'no one in the past and no one in the future', causing Xiao Han to have goosebumps all over his body.
After a long time, the three principals finally got to the main topic.
"Xiao Han, we have reported the matter of your training this time and the higher-ups have given you a reward.
In terms of elixirs, if there are no surprises, it should be a supreme-grade Marrow Refinement Elixir, "One of the principals said with a radiant expression.
"Yes, that's good.
I am preparing to refine my marrow and am stockpiling elixirs, "Xiao Han replied immediately.
"Marrow Refinement requires too many elixirs to expend. I am poor and cannot afford it.
I hope that the three elders will put in a few good words for me and reward me with more Marrow Refinement Elixirs. "
"Don't worry, Xiao Han. We will go to the higher-ups later. Even if we have to waste our breath, we will definitely fight for the greatest benefits for you.
Who else should we groom if not you? "One of the principals took charge of everything and said.
"Ling Feiyu and Meng Ran did not stand up for us and gain face like you did.
You must be groomed. "
Another principal continued the conversation immediately.
"There's one more thing.
It's to choose martial technique manuals.
Xiao Han, you are going to start refining your marrow now. So, we suggest that you choose a weapon and get the higher-ups to bestow you a weapon cultivation manual. "
"Weapon?" Xiao Han frowned.
According to the rules of Cloud Rain Sect, once a disciple reached marrow refinement, he would have the right to learn and use weapons.
This experience had made Xiao Han deeply understand that with a suitable weapon in hand, one's combat power would increase by several times!
"Xiao Han, listen to me. Under normal circumstances, cultivating a weapon is slightly more difficult than cultivating fist, leg, palm and finger techniques.
After all, it is easier to control fist, leg, palm and finger techniques. However, weapons are external objects. To cultivate it to the acme of perfection and wield it like a finger, one would require a deep comprehension.
Furthermore, weapons include sword qi, sword force, sword intent, saber qi, saber force and saber intent. These are extremely mysterious but can multiply one's combat strength.
It's even more difficult to cultivate them, "One of the principals explained patiently.
"Xiao Han, let me put it this way. Those who can use weapons exquisitely and reach the acme of perfection are all experts.
Their combat strength is extremely terrifying.
Even the top three of the previous outer sect disciple ranking competition. Apart from being skilled in fist and leg techniques, they have also mastered their own sword techniques, saber techniques and so on.
The number one of the outer sect, Xue Jianfeng, has even comprehended a bit of sword intent that can destroy the void force. His combat strength cannot be evaluated by normal standards. He is a genius who had a fortuitous encounter. "
"Xue Jianfeng … sword intent?"
Xiao Han frowned slightly. However, his mind was extremely strong and he was as steady as a rock. After hearing the three principals' high evaluation of his enemy, Xue Jianfeng, there was no shadow or fear in his heart as he replied calmly, "That's right. If you have a weapon, at least killing demons will be more advantageous than fighting with your fists."
"So, Xiao Han, in terms of martial technique manuals, are you going to choose a weapon manual?" One of the principals asked.
"Yes, as the three principals have said, I will choose a weapon manual," Xiao Han nodded.
In terms of fist techniques, he already had the Son of Heaven's Fist. However, he knew nothing about weapons. It was time for him to learn about weapons!
"Alright!
So, Xiao Han, think about it now. Which weapon should you cultivate? "One of the managers said seriously.
"You can't choose a weapon randomly.
You have to choose a weapon that suits your temperament.
For example, you can't choose a sword just because you like it. Maybe your temperament is compatible with a saber. Also, sabers and swords are known as the two greatest weapons in martial arts. However, they are also the most difficult to cultivate.
Among the eighteen types of weapons and the ten greatest weapons, Xiao Han, how you choose a weapon is not based on your preferences. You have to choose the one that suits you the best, the one that can bring out the most power. Do you understand?
For example, the number one outer sect disciple, Xue Jianfeng, was born with a deep understanding of the Sword Dao. He created his own way and cultivated sword skills. He made tremendous progress as if he was born for the sword.
However, if he were to learn the saber or the staff, he would never be able to achieve what he has achieved today. "
"I understand." Xiao Han nodded.
"Then, Xiao Han, we will take you to the armory of our mountain.
Among the eighteen types of weapons and the ten greatest weapons, you have to carefully comprehend them. Use your spirit to feel and understand them. See what weapon you have the most affinity with and what weapon suits your temperament the most. "
The three principals said eagerly, "After choosing a weapon, we will report it to our superiors and receive a weapon manual."
"Okay." Xiao Han was also a little eager.
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PS: Everyone, guess what weapon the protagonist has the most affinity with?