Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 58 - 49 Inventory of Gains

Chapter 58: Chapter 49 Inventory of Gains

The next day, early morning.

The outline of the eastern sunrise had yet to manifest, morning glows of red clouds painted half the sky, fresh and dazzling.

Yet Lin Yuan was already sitting on the bed, taking out the Five Qi Pill.

This pill was the second Five Qi Pill he had obtained, and it was a medium-grade pill.

Previously on the road, Lin Yuan didn’t take it. Firstly, his current accumulation of Qi and blood didn’t require replenishment from the Five Qi Pill just yet, and using it for Qi and blood replenishment seemed too extravagant for him. Secondly, he intended to use this Five Qi Pill to aid in the refinement of the Qi-blood scatter method.

In comparison to the Qi-blood scatter, the potency of the pill was markedly transformative, and the efficiency provided for the Cultivation Technique by Jiu Zhang’s calculation was incomparable.

On the bed, the young man in a gray robe focused his gaze on the pill in his palm, then decided not to overthink it, and swallowed the pill.

"Jiu Zhang." He silently recited in his mind.

A moment later, a spark of brilliance flashed in the eyes of the young man in gray.

"The realm of Qi-blood scatter refinement has successfully entered the stage of Great Achievement, not bad," Lin Yuan murmured with a hint of a smile on his face.

"Counting the Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist and the scattered silver pieces, this trip was quite rewarding."

Lin Yuan had finished packing at present, and apart from the Five Qi Pill, the unexpected gain was the martial arts manual he confiscated from Ma Jinfu.

"Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist." Lin Yuan held a palm-sized booklet in his hand.

The pages inside had turned yellow, yet they were resilient and smooth, with clear and orderly script on them. The cover of the booklet bore the five characters "Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist."

Each page was filled with tiny script, densely recording the martial arts moves of the Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist and the Qi and blood mental method, with occasionally odd human forms interspersed between the lines.

This was Lin Yuan’s first encounter with a martial arts manual, and he carefully read through the pages one by one.

After a while, Lin Yuan closed the booklet, vaguely understanding its content.

"If this Cultivation Technique is trained to perfection, the accumulation of Qi and blood would exceed the ordinary Eight-step Breaking Fist by nearly fifty percent." From his current realm, the profoundness of this Cultivation Technique was much higher compared to the Eight-step Breaking Fist.

"The disciples and elders of the academy keep everything to themselves. Only a commonplace technique like the Eight-step Breaking Fist could circulate among the many disciples. I don’t know how their Cultivation Techniques compare to this Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist."

"Also, if I were to practice this Little Dragon Tiger Tongbei Fist, I wonder what benefits it might bring." Lin Yuan’s thoughts floated, currently using all the Qi-blood scatter for the refinement stage deduction.

If practicing a technique with no significant benefits delays his refinement progress, it wouldn’t be worth it. Besides, his own Eight-step Breaking Fist wasn’t ordinary. He believed that the Eight-step Breaking Fist in the Red Spirit State was not inferior to any martial arts Cultivation Technique in the Qi-Blood realm.

"I should find a chance to consult the other senior brothers about this."

Lin Yuan put the booklet back into his robe, as another thought floated up from the depths of his mind.

"The situation in Yanghua seems to be deteriorating, with an invisible hand manipulating everything behind the scenes." Lin Yuan withdrew his smile, a clear light flickering in his eyes.

Before taking down Mao Lao Si, he had already inquired about the causes and effects of their robbery of the convoy.

Mao Lao Si only knew that someone had informed them beforehand, and after that, the person lost contact with them.

Before leaving, that person had warned their leaders, stating that if they found out the Tian family’s convoy hadn’t been looted, they would bear the consequences.

Ma Jinfu and his group, after discussion, believed they couldn’t defeat that person. So, after much deliberation, they gritted their teeth and decided to carry out one job.

Disobeying that person’s instruction versus robbing the Tian family, although they couldn’t accept either outcome, the latter at least offered a chance to escape.

"The Qi-blood scatter and martial arts cultivation should be accelerated. Otherwise, once the situation worsens, I wouldn’t be able to control my fate." A sharp gloom passed through Lin Yuan’s eyes.

This information was precious for those like them, completely shut off from outside news, stuck as mere chores in the academy.

Adjusting his mood, Lin Yuan’s expression returned to calm.

"Now that the refinement of Qi-blood scatter has reached the Great Achievement stage, it’s time to showcase my talent in alchemy. Conducting affairs as the most bottom-level chores disciple in the academy is indeed quite inconvenient."

Going out again, he followed the routine practice of martial arts.

Lin Yuan sat once more before the registration desk in the furnace hall.

"Brother Gu." After completing the registration for medicinal materials handed in by other disciples, he looked at Gu Yongjin who was inspecting nearby and called him over.

"Brother Lin! I hear you went out of the academy. How was your gain?" Gu Yongjin cupped his fists, seeing Lin Yuan’s calm demeanor, treating it like a daily exchange.

"Brother Gu, let’s set aside matters outside the academy for now. I’m calling you over regarding some doubts about the weight of the medicinal materials, hoping you can enlighten me." Lin Yuan’s expression was composed as he looked at the slightly startled Gu Yongjin, his tone calm and unperturbed.

"Weight of the medicinal materials?" Upon hearing this, Gu Yongjin’s heart was struck.

"Could it be he discovered the problem with the medicinal materials recently? Or is he just asking abruptly?" Gu Yongjin’s face bore a hint of confusion.

Pretending to ponder, he sneakily observed Lin Yuan’s expression from the corner of his eye.

But saw Lin Yuan’s eyes steady, his demeanor calm and natural, as if he was already aware of the situation there and the drying condition of the materials.

"Brother Lin, go ahead and ask, I will naturally speak frankly." After slightly stabilizing his mood, Gu Yongjin took two steps closer and whispered.

"Hmm." Lin Yuan nodded.

Seeing Gu Yongjin’s attitude, he thought of this person’s compassion for ordinary chores disciples, so he decided to give him a chance.

"The weight of medicinal materials lacking is naturally due to someone’s interference. This matter falls under your management oversight, and I also share responsibility." Lin Yuan spoke with a flat tone.

However, to Gu Yongjin’s ears, it was like a thunderclap from nowhere, shocking him till his heart trembled.

"Brother, Brother Lin, how could there be an error in the weight of the materials, this, even, even." Gu Yongjin’s heart thudded intensely, his speech garbled.

"Talking more is useless. I’ve already noticed the discrepancies within." Lin Yuan’s plain gaze was instantly akin to a sharp blade, halting Gu Yongjin’s further explanation.

"Brother Gu, you know I have some connections with senior brothers above." Lin Yuan continued looking at Gu Yongjin, his expression returning to calm, his voice steady as a drum: "If this matter blows up, I may keep my life, but what about you?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yongjin broke into a cold sweat, feeling that Brother Lin’s demeanor at this moment was like a bottomless abyss, endlessly stirring his inner fears.

Simultaneously, Lin Yuan’s attitude left him utterly baffled.

"Brother, Brother Lin." The more Gu Yongjin thought, the more frightened he became, unsure how to express himself.

"Brother Gu, I consider your lack of excessive blame towards other senior brothers, so I’m giving you a chance." Lin Yuan slightly closed his eyes, then opened them, looking at the dazed Gu Yongjin before him.

"Firstly, I need you to collect and organize the records of recent times within seven days. Amounts deducted from herbs like Green Essence Fruit, White Gumu, True Black Moss, Bear Ganoderma, and so on by Ji Shengfang."

"He, he knows everything!" At this moment, Gu Yongjin was already sweating profusely, looking at Lin Yuan with a hint of fear.

"Secondly, after organizing these records, you need to assist me in reporting this matter to Master Shen. Of course, the final outcome will naturally be decided by Master Shen."

"Seven days later, I will be waiting for you here."

"Brother Gu, the lines between right and wrong rest in a single thought of yours!"

With that, after patting the dazed Gu Yongjin on the shoulder, Lin Yuan turned and walked back to his small cabin.

Finishing his work for the day, Lin Yuan once again consumed the Qi-blood scatter he had refined today in his cabin.

"The Qi-blood scatter refinement in the Great Achievement Realm has increased in potency once again. The output of Qi-blood scatter has also slightly improved." Lin Yuan wasn’t satisfied, with a slight tinge of regret: "If I could discover the refinement method for the Five Qi Pill, my strength would increase even faster."

"Brother Lin, Brother Lin, are you back?" You Xiaozhong’s voice sounded somewhat urgent from outside.

Upon hearing You Xiaozhong’s call, Lin Yuan quickly stood up: "Brother You, come in and speak."

Ordinarily, unless urgent, they would usually meet at noon.

Seeing Lin Yuan coming out, You Xiaozhong looked around, making sure no one else was present, before speaking softly: "Brother Lin, we have been noticed."

Lin Yuan pondered slightly, roughly understanding what You Xiaozhong meant.

"The Huang family’s dog nose is too sharp. I thought we acted discreetly, but they still discovered us." You Xiaozhong’s face showed some guilt.

"It doesn’t matter. As the saying goes, ’often walking by the river, your shoes will eventually get wet.’ As long as we frequently make moves, they will eventually find out." Lin Yuan comforted him with a word.

"What did they say?" A fierce glint inadvertently passed through Lin Yuan’s gaze.