Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 64 - 63: Storm Brewing, Break Limit! Release the Physical Body

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The practice of martial arts emphasized seventy percent training and thirty percent nurturing.

After receiving guidance from Li Linfeng, in the following days, Shen Qing practiced the Wind Defying Finger every morning.

In the afternoons, he took medicine and underwent medicinal baths to temper his physical body, living a highly regimented life.

Coupled with the hearty meat dishes at the inn every noon, Shen Qing's spirit and complexion were worlds apart from when he lived in Hongshan Village.

In just three days, he had already learned the stance of the Wind Defying Finger to perfection.

Even Li Linfeng, who rarely praised others, couldn't help but say he had talent.

Overall, everything was great these days, except that the silver was spent too quickly.

Shen Qing calculated privately that to maintain such a lifestyle, his daily expenses were about three taels of silver, and the money he brought was almost used up.

If this continued, he would either have to charge it to Li Linfeng or go back to get some silver.

He realized the saying that martial arts training was a bottomless pit was true given his experience now.

No wonder Li Linfeng managed to maintain such a large martial arts hall solely by opening one, without doing any other business.

For some reason, Shen Qing noticed that the Outer Disciples and Inner Disciples practicing martial arts at Linfeng Hall had decreased compared to when he first arrived.

Almost every day, one or two wouldn't come, making the courtyard appear much quieter.

Shen Qing was perplexed.

Having just arrived in the county town, he was not very familiar with its dynamics.

In the inner courtyard, seeing Xiao Zhi practicing the Five Person Stance, Shen Qing approached and asked, "Brother Xiao, what's been going on lately, why are there fewer people?"

"You didn't know?" Xiao Zhi glanced at Shen Qing and said.

"Know what?"

Xiao Zhi stopped his actions and said, "The day before yesterday, Senior Brother Ouyang went to settle the last matter with those from the Mi Gang but lost. He's now recovering at home from his injuries. It's said that later, the Mi Gang plans to make a move on Linfeng Hall. Everyone here pays to practice martial arts, so there's no need to risk their lives. That's why they've been laying low lately."

"This..."

Shen Qing was quite surprised.

Li Linfeng had only four direct disciples, and with two injured now, it was not a good sign for Linfeng Hall.

Shen Qing's mind raced with thoughts.

No wonder Li Linfeng suddenly wanted to teach him, lowering the standards, and even considering him for a direct disciple.

It was probably due to this matter, sharpening the spear at the last moment.

There was a sense of an impending storm.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xiao Zhi, Shen Qing didn't probe further, immersing himself in his training.

Noon came.

In the pharmacy, as usual, Shen Qing consumed the Shiquan Dabu Decoction before undergoing the day's medicinal bath.

After several days of nourishing medicinal meals, Shen Qing felt that his entire Qi-Blood had reached the current limits of his physical body.

Each time he mobilized his Qi-Blood, it was an immense feeling of swelling, accompanied by a surging impulse wanting to be released, but it seemed blocked by a membrane, difficult to break through.

Shen Qing furrowed his brows and concentrated on refining the medicinal power, thinking nothing more.

To save effort, even during the medicinal bath these days, he chose to stand in a stance, nourishing and training his Qi-Blood, which was quite comfortable for him.

At this moment, submerged in the medicinal bath, Shen Qing suddenly opened his eyes wide.

His pupils locked onto a certain void in his line of sight, as the Water Ink Panel slowly emerged.

[Skill: Nine Skills (Great Perfection)]

[Progress: 401/400 points]

[Status: Can be enhanced]

[Note: As the heavens move, so should the gentleman strive unceasingly. By continuing your practice, you can enhance the cultivation progress to break the limitation of this technique.]

Astonishingly, the proficiency of the Nine Skills had unknowingly been maxed out!

A trace of joy flashed across Shen Qing's face.

Without further hesitation, he willed himself to break through.

The description of "Great Perfection" of the Nine Skills instantly disappeared from his line of sight, replaced by the words "Break Limit" slowly emerging.

Shen Qing only felt the Qi-Blood within him start to circulate wildly, his entire body like a balloon being inflated, skin tightening and heating up.

[Skill: Nine Skills (Break Limit)]

[Progress: 1/500 points]

[Status: Cannot be enhanced]

[Note: One reaps what one sows. Through relentless practice day and night, you have finally grasped the essence of the Nine Skills and broken the limit. Your physical body has now been further liberated, possessing power and endurance far beyond that of ordinary people.]

Shen Qing's eyes widened, "Liberate the physical body?"

This Nine Skills was merely a low-grade martial art, and there were many recorded contents in it likely to be incorrect.

The so-called breaking limits, aside from this panel, he had never heard of anywhere else.

Shen Qing felt as if everything were a dream.

Just then, torrents of Qi-Blood surged throughout his body, causing him to grunt, dropping heavily into the bathtub.

His entire Qi-Blood circulated and surged furiously.

"Crack!"

Shen Qing suddenly heard a crisp crack beside his ear, like ice breaking apart.

Boom!

The barrier obstructing him was shattered by the powerful Qi-Blood.

After about half a moment, the pain throughout Shen Qing's body gradually diminished, then he noticed some changes in his physique.

Compared to before, he had become more solid, stronger, and even his height had shot up a notch.

Shen Qing lifted his hand, clenched his fists, and felt that his strength had increased far more than before.

"Is this what it's like to liberate the physical body?"

Shen Qing touched the highly bulging muscles, finding the skin had become quite rough, like it had been pounded repeatedly, leaving a thin layer of callus.

If not for a closer inspection, it was hardly noticeable.

These changes were evident only in the limbs.

All of a sudden, Shen Qing had an eager impulse to try.

So be it.

After refining most of the medicine potency, he swiftly climbed out of the medicinal barrel, dried himself, and changed into his clothes.

Thankfully, the clothes he bought earlier were slightly bigger, so he could still fit into them.

He re-entered the inner courtyard, found a large boulder used for training, took a deep breath, and struck it with a palm.

Crack!

The stone emitted a crisp sound, shattering into pieces.

Shen Qing was startled.

This strength was equivalent to that of a bull.

If he were to hit someone, he could definitely kill them with a single punch.

Furthermore, after striking the palm just now, he could hardly feel any pain.

If a real fight broke out, against those of the same level, his advantage was considerably significant.

It was truly impressive. Shen Qing couldn't help but feel delighted.

He gathered his thoughts, turned around, and left, seizing the opportunity of lunchtime to return to the inn.

Upon entering the inn, before he even warmed his seat, an unexpected visitor arrived outside, seeking him out by name.

Shen Qing opened the door of the inn, assessing the two sturdy young men standing at the entrance, and frowned, "Who are you..."

"Boss invites you."

"Boss?" Shen Qing's expression was surprised, as the face of a middle-aged man floated in his mind. He asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure you found the right person?"

"It's you we're looking for, go with us."

The person opposite spoke decisively, leaving no room for negotiation.

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