The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 212 - 115: Collecting the Five Great Demon Gods Visualization Maps (Please Subscribe)_3

Chapter 212: Chapter 115: Collecting the Five Great Demon Gods Visualization Maps (Please Subscribe)_3

His gaze continually swept over Xu Qing’s figure, evidently very intrigued.

Even though he knew many exalted figures from the worldly society, he had never befriended anyone of the Refining Internal Level.

After all, such beings, possessing the realm of Refining Internal, could not heal his own injuries, nor could anyone else.

His medical skills had reached a bottleneck; if he could reference the experience of a Refining Internal Grandmaster, perhaps a breakthrough might be possible.

With this thought in mind, he exclaimed excitedly, "Mr. Xu, medicine and martial arts are integral to each other. Are you interested in my medical expertise? I am willing to share all I know."

He had taken on a few disciples in his early years, yet kept the most critical secrets to himself.

However, as he approached the later years of his life, driven by the sole obsession to advance in the field of medicine, he was prepared to share the medical knowledge he had treasured.

In any case, he was destined to pass down these teachings.

Naturally, Xu Qing was interested in Elder Dan Xi’s medical expertise and agreed. At the same time, he grew to appreciate Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound even more.

In reality, he had not practiced Refining Internal. Using Tiger Demon Bone Refining Fist, he had just grasped the rarely understood Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound from the Great Zen Temple.

Though he had anticipated the potency of Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound, he had not expected such highly acclaimed recognition.

This was also because he hadn’t practiced Refining Internal.

Hence, the Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound was at its initial stage, not yet revealing its true effectiveness.

Xu Qing settled down comfortably at Elder Dan Xi’s, learning medical theories while exchanging ideas on eight-legged essay writing with Feng Wu.

Medical theory aligned perfectly with the principles of Yin Yang and Five Elements, helping Xu Qing in his studies of "The Book of Changes."

After all, this was the core text for his provincial examination.

Regarding the Vajra King and Destruction Ming King from the Five Great Demon Gods Visualization Method, he did not attempt them yet. Wary from Feng Wu’s prior mistakes, he exercised greater caution.

There was no hurry to attempt them until his Martial Arts pathways had refined and his Divine Soul manifested.

In fact, he was only a membrane away from practicing Refining Internal.

Through his study of medical theories, Xu Qing gradually grasped this subtlety.

"The key to Refining Internal lies in the Qi circulation through the five viscera, reaching the complexion," realized Xu Qing.

Thus, he took advantage of the tonic medicine Elder Dan Xi had prepared for Feng Wu, nourishing his own Innate Qi, and then tried to imbue the Innate Qi into his viscera.

It was a gradual process.

With this, the bottleneck of Refining Internal did not truly apply to him any longer.

What remained was merely a matter of perseverance.

Xu Qing was in no rush, deepening his understanding of "The Book of Changes" to secure his chances in the provincial examination, he methodically progressed in his medical comprehension, as well as mastered the Xuantian Visualization Method and the Golden Light Spell.

Meanwhile, Feng Wu, as an observer, critiqued his writing.

Primarily focused on references and taboos.

There were many discrepancies between the historical references from Xu Qing’s past and current life, and sometimes he mixed them up. With Feng Wu at his side to identify gaps, his weaknesses in this area were naturally amended.

Moreover, during the visualization of Vajra Bell, the bell sound inspired wisdom and similarly aided his cultivation and studies.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion.

Over the course of the month, Xu Qing also enjoyed a period of rare tranquility.

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"Princely Heir, this is Gu Wuji, the Sect Leader of True Gang Sect." At Duke Wei Mansion, once the house arrest of the Young Master was lifted, he immediately went out to meet a highly regarded Northern expert he had long admired.

"Gu Wuji, pays respects to Young Master," said a man with a countenance both righteous and sinister, stepping in from the outside and swiftly appearing before the Young Master, giving his respects.

The Young Master startled, "Shadow Shifting."

"Excellent discernment, Young Master," Gu Wuji offered a slight smile.

The Young Master said, "I’ve heard that Mr. Gu has traveled from north to south, defeating eighteen factions without encountering a match. Truly admirable."

Gu Wuji chuckled, "It’s just exaggeration from those in the martial circles, not worth mentioning."

The Young Master said, "This time, I’ve invited Mr. Gu over for a matter concerning Golden Ray Monastery, which claims to be the Southern Zen of Great Zen Temple. The old Monk Yan Kong there is a major adversary of mine. Due to certain constraints, it would be inappropriate for me to confront him personally. Thus, I seek Sect Leader Gu’s presence to challenge Yan Kong following the rules of the worldly society. Regardless of win or loss, I will support Sect Leader Gu in flourishing the True Gang Sect in South Zhili."

"I have long heard of Zen Master Yan Kong, renowned for his Powerful Vajra Palm across South Zhili. Now that the Princely Heir expresses his intent, Gu will measure the merit of this Powerful Vajra Palm."

"Good, let’s set the date on the ninth day of the ninth month after the provincial examination in South Zhili is over. This Princely Heir intends to give that young man a setback," the Young Master said with a clap and a smile.

He could imagine that scene, Xu Qing achieving high honors in the provincial exam, in high spirits. He would directly undermine Xu Qing by crippling one of his arms, striking deeply at Xu Qing.

This was to kill the man and destroy the heart.

He instructed his servants to treat Gu Wuji well; after the guest departed, he inquired of the Duke Mansion’s chief steward, "Mr. Fu, how is Gu Wuji’s martial prowess?"

"This man has recently practiced Refining Internal, just touching the threshold of Spirit and Body Integration. However, Yan Kong, not known to have practiced Refining Internal ten years ago and now even older, has even less likelihood. But the Powerful Vajra Palm, after all hailed as the absolute skill of the Great Zen Temple and named after the Vajra, might pose some threat to Gu Wuji. However, martial artists fear the vigor of youth, Yan Kong’s chance to win is rather slim," replied the chief steward cautiously.

From his perspective, it was highly likely that Gu Wuji would take down Yan Kong. It was just his habit not to make overly assured statements.

The Young Master reflected, "So he is a Refining Internal Master, if I recruit such a person, my father would also praise me, I suppose."

He understood the value of a Refining Internal expert; even for a powerhouse such as the Duke Mansion, masters of Refining Internal Level were few.

In his knowledge, including Mr. Fu, there were only five.

As for higher-level Martial Arts Grandmasters, he hadn’t even seen one.

Besides, once one becomes a Martial Arts Grandmaster, even in a profound place like the Capital, one would be honored among the most powerful elites.

To ordinary people, such beings almost seem like divine beings.

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On this day, thunder sounded.

Xu Qing sat quietly indoors, with thunder also resonating within him, he murmured:

"Bronze Mirror, it’s time we experience the taste of Refining Internal."

"Break through."