sbdcsierra Chapter 6: Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique!
Chapter 6: Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique!
Upon entering the new underground cave, Lin Xia and Shuang Ruxue immediately saw a skeleton holding a long sword, with a book beside it.
Seeing this, Shuang Ruxue couldn't help but sigh.
"Master, your talent is such that whatever you want appears out of nowhere, and you never encounter any danger!"
"This must be the 'chosen one' from online novels!"
After hearing Shuang Ruxue's感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection), Lin Xia smiled slightly and then said:
"Don't worry, you won't regret coming with me!"
After saying this, Lin Xia approached the remains and carefully picked up the long sword with its cold gleam and the yellowed book.
[Ding—Obtained a fine iron longsword]
[Ding—Acquired E-grade growth-type battle qi technique, "Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique"]
[Learning Requirements: Physical Fitness: 8!]
The book cover bears several simple, ancient characters.
"Wow, it really matches perfectly."
Lin Xia turned the pages of the book, and the words seemed to carry a certain rhythm, telling the story of how to activate the blood and qi in the body, temper the muscles, bones and skin, and finally condense a trace of fighting qi.
The core lies in the word "forging." Through combat, potential is stimulated, and blood and qi are drawn to cleanse the body. When defeating enemies, one can even absorb a trace of blood essence to strengthen oneself. It is simple, brutal, and has direct effects.
"This technique... it's practically tailor-made for me!"
Lin Xia's eyes lit up.
The physical fitness requirement was 8 points, and he met the standard with 9 points.
Without hesitation, he focused his mind on the books and chose to study.
[Ding—You have learned the Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique!]
[Effect: Continuously strengthens the physique by channeling battle aura during combat, slightly increasing defense and strength. Upon successfully defeating a target, there is a chance to absorb a trace amount of their life essence, permanently increasing constitution by 1 point. Spirit consumption: 1 point/minute.]
[Proficiency: 0/100]
A warm current instantly flowed through Lin Xia's limbs and bones, and Lin Xia felt his muscles swell slightly, as if he were full of power.
He subconsciously clenched his fist, his knuckles making a slight cracking sound.
"It's done!"
Lin Xia grinned and eagerly opened her attribute panel:
[Human: Lin Xia]
【Life: 10】
[Physical Fitness: 9]
【Spirit: 8】
【Charm: 10】
[Equipment: Fine Iron Longsword]
[Skill: Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique (LV1)]
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"Master, this skill... sounds a bit brutal."
Shuang Ruxue leaned closer, looking at the description on the panel with a subtle expression.
"But it's very practical; it can finally solve your problem of being physically weak."
"That way you can last longer~"
Her tone was a mix of teasing and genuine joy.
"What do you know? One day, I'll show you what I'm really capable of!"
Lin Xia put away the panel and weighed the newly acquired longsword in her hand. It felt heavy, which boosted her confidence considerably.
"Let's go, Xiaoxue, let's find an easy target to test our skills!"
Shuang Ruxue sighed resignedly and picked up the shovel.
"Yes, yes, yes, we're ready to dig into Ji Xiaoxue at any time. Where to dig next?"
She looked around at the earthen walls, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
With this skill that can be developed, Lin Xia's increased strength means her increased safety, so it's a worthwhile deal.
Lin Xia did not hesitate and immediately began to examine the surrounding mud walls again.
Lin Xia is now eager to test out her newly acquired cultivation technique!
My gaze swept around, and a suitable lucky clue caught my eye.
[Lucky Hint: Dig deeper, and you'll encounter a swarm of fire ants guarding their eggs!]
(Black fire ants aren't very strong, but be careful not to get bitten, or their flames will cause you excruciating pain! Be careful, or you'll face relentless pursuit if you destroy their eggs!)
When Lin Xia saw the message, she noticed that it didn't contain any particularly dangerous warnings. As long as she didn't touch the eggs, the risk seemed manageable.
Therefore, Lin Xia immediately instructed Shuang Ruxue:
"Xiaoxue, dig down! There are colonies of fire ants below. Remember, whatever you do, whatever you do, don't step on or damage their eggs!"
"Otherwise, we'll have to race against a bunch of crazy ants!"
Upon hearing this, Shuang Ruxue's expression also became serious.
Without saying a word, she picked up the broken shovel with only 10 points of durability left and began digging at high speed into the mud wall below.
The soil fell in a flurry, and soon, a hole just wide enough for one person to pass through was forcibly chiseled open.
The two jumped down one after the other.
The area where I stepped was a bit slippery.
Before me lay a huge, uniquely structured natural cave, its walls riddled with winding passages that emitted a damp, earthy smell mixed with a strange sulfurous odor.
The faint light source came from the luminous moss on the cave walls, which resembled tiny fireflies, illuminating the dense, dark figures on the ground that covered almost every inch of space.
They are black fire ants!
These ants are about the size of an adult's palm, with glossy black carapaces and an ominous dark red glow emanating from their joints, as if lava were flowing inside them.
They seemed to be in a state of alert patrol, but the intrusion of Lin Xia and Shuang Ruxue, these unexpected creatures, was like pouring a bucket of cold water into boiling oil!
"Hiss—!"
A sharp, piercing screech instantly echoed throughout the entire nest!
Countless black carapaces turned towards the two intruders simultaneously, their compound eyes flashing with a cold and violent red light.
Like a black tide activated by an invisible command, it surged forth from all directions and from countless orifices, converging into a terrifying black torrent that rushed toward them!
A tense atmosphere filled the air.
"Let's do it!"
Lin Xia gave a low shout and exchanged a glance with Shuang Ruxue, their tacit understanding instantly achieved.
The carnage erupted in the next moment!
Both of them tacitly avoided the area deep inside the nest where ant eggs were piled up, faintly glowing, and fiercely guarded by worker ants.
Lin Xia took a deep breath and suddenly activated the Battle Qi Body Tempering Technique she had just learned!
A warm current surged from my dantian, flowing through my limbs and bones. A sense of power!
An unprecedented sense of power filled my entire body!
Lin Xia felt as if the fine iron longsword in her hand was as light as a feather.
"drink!"
Lin Xia roared and swept his longsword horizontally.
The sword, imbued with a faint fighting spirit, flashed a sharp arc, followed by a teeth-grinding cracking sound. Seven or eight black fire ants that swarmed towards them were instantly cut in half, their carapaces shattered, and dark red juices splattered everywhere.
A barely perceptible warm current flowed back into his body through the hilt of the sword.
[Ding—Constitution +1]
On the other side, Frost Like Snow was like a crimson storm on the battlefield.
A thick crimson mist enveloped her—a life-sucking siphon!
The mist spread as if it were alive, quickly enveloping a large swarm of fire ants.
The black fire ants touched by the mist visibly became sluggish and stiff, and the life force contained in their bodies was forcibly extracted and turned into strands of light that flowed into Shuang Ruxue's body.
The black fire ants that had been drained of their life force were as if their bones had been removed, and they slumped and withered in large numbers.