Chapter 8, Needle Measurement of Acupoints

The heart felt icy, yet there was not a trace of it on his face. After a gentle smile, he stepped into the car

If there is no certain assurance, how could Zong Yu possibly take such a great risk and disregard the consequences to kill this heir?

In his perception, eight small points of light emerged within his body, distributed along the two parallel meridians, opposing each other, with the cost being the numerous wounds on these meridians. Additionally, the pain in his abdomen has yet to diminish significantly.

The lights in the carriage were lit, briefly roasting those steel needles. Then, disregarding the light snow outside, Zong Shou held a needle in his right hand, his arm steady as a clamp, accurately piercing each steel needle, about an inch long, into his body.

Swallowing the Yuan

Fortunately, much of that vital energy has also been consumed. The remaining portion is gradually being brought under his control

These vital energies are indeed insignificant in the eyes of high-level martial practitioners. However, in relation to his current situation, they are quite abundant

The body has nine meridians, first cultivating the fetal meridian, strengthening the original fetus, and solidifying the source. Two parallel circulating meridians each measure sixteen acupoints, which is quite good. However, this Wind Spirit's extraordinary acupoint was searched throughout the body, back and forth several times, and only five locations were found. Well then, five locations it is.

At the same time, a mouthful of blood mist was also spewed out from Zong Shou's mouth

Although it is still unknown what hidden cards Zong Yu possesses, just his own presence, along with those two servants, is already extremely difficult to handle

Without hesitation, he suddenly let out a sharp reprimand.

What he cares about the most is still the search for the five Wind Spirit Mystical Caverns, neither more nor less. There are no surprises, nor does he feel particularly disappointed

If one cannot reach the summit, what awaits them is nothing but hell

Within the palm, two slender and weak threads of energy, yet fierce and violent, began to travel down the arm, directly entering the sea of qi

However, by relying on this acupuncture technique, one can accurately identify the positions of all the acupoints within a meridian from a previous life

Apart from those special martial arts and a few elixirs capable of transforming bloodlines, the only method is to forcefully carve it open in a nearly barbaric manner, just as he did earlier, regardless of the process

His gaze gradually turned cold, and with a flick of his right hand, he took several silver needles and a piece of green crystal into his grasp

What should be done? Looking at Zong Yu's demeanor, it is evident that he is already confident in his plans. It is likely that once I step out of this peculiar gathering, it will be the moment he takes action.

The left hand once again held the needle, piercing it into the body one by one, a total of twenty-seven needles densely inserted into the lower abdomen

Most of the vital essence is being forcefully guided by Zong Shou, akin to a torrential flood, forcibly injected into the lowest part of the Qi Sea, at the entrances of two thick meridians resembling the width of a book.

With both hands moving again, they remained steady and precise, extracting the steel needles one by one, drawing out lines of blood, completely unaffected by the weakness of physical stamina

The process was repeated dozens of times until the purification reached its limit, at which point it was introduced into the chakra.

Whether it is the speed of cultivation or the accumulation of vital energy, neither can be compared to that of an ordinary martial practitioner

At this moment, the significance of these five critical acupoints for him far surpassed that of the main meridian of the body

When the powerful essence of the beast crystal forcibly entered his body, it expanded the qi sea he had just opened up by a full two times

When one sits down, the expression is already filled with a sense of bitter laughter

It is unclear how much time has passed, but Zong Shou gradually regained his composure. Upon introspecting his lower abdomen, he found the situation there to be in utter disarray, with countless wounds inflicted by the errant vital energies.

However, with his dual meridian constitution, any true energy circulating within his body will conflict with each other after being diverted, resulting in excruciating pain, making it impossible to complete.

Then, in less than half a moment, his complexion turned pale, and his forehead was covered with dense beads of sweat. It seemed as if he was even more exhausted than after practicing swordsmanship once.

In the realm of clouds, there are numerous races. Consequently, each individual's meridians and acupoints differ. Even among brothers born of the same parents, there are slight variations between them. Only the essential acupoints and the nine circulatory systems of the body exhibit minor similarities.

The only thing that brought him a slight sense of comfort was that beneath the sea of qi, a segment of meridian had clearly been opened. Threads of internal energy flowed within.

Before entering this collection of the bizarre, I already knew that I had no choice left, so what is there to hesitate about

The Qi Sea is completely unable to store energy, thus it reverberates all around. It spills out and impacts every corner.

After all, it is just the beginning of the Qi sea, and the true energy is insufficient to accurately measure the entire body. Being able to identify the majority of it still relies on the experience of the sect's guardian from a previous life, which is enough to satisfy him

Zong Shou pondered quietly, if what Zong Yu said truly need not be taken seriously, then why did you, Chu Xue, appear in such a manner at that time

It was not until Zong Shou returned to the carriage that he suddenly spoke: "Young Master, that Zong Yu has always been cunning. What he says is always half true and half false, so there is no need to pay it any mind. The Emperor simply has not received any news for the time being; his downfall is absolutely impossible. With his abilities, how many people in this world can truly contend with him?"

After a moment of silence, Zong Shou let out a cold laugh. At this point, still hesitating and indecisive, he realized that his own temperament was indeed too weak

At this moment, within the Dantian and the Taijuan, it has reached its limit. If one were to continue, the consequences would be unpredictable, and at least four days of recovery would be required before attempting to challenge the * diagram * again

A sudden sharp crack echoed beside the ear, and a sweetness surged in the throat. A piercing pain engulfed the entire body, as if countless high-speed rotating drill bits were simultaneously piercing into the flesh, causing consciousness to nearly plunge into oblivion

Su Chuxue has always remained silent, no longer making any effort to conceal the sorrow in her eyes

Although I still cannot understand my situation, nor do I know what exactly is happening, I am also unaware of whether I have any hope of returning. Yet, if even an ant clings to life, how much more should a human do the same

As a half-demon, Zong Shou possesses two parallel meridians, which necessitates even greater caution.

Ordinary martial artists can only be aware of a single meridian and the precise locations of a few common acupoints. It was not until the advancement of medicine in later generations that this situation improved somewhat

In the future, as one's cultivation progresses, one will naturally be able to fully master this wheel pulse

It is only this step; once truly taken, it may indeed become impossible to stop, and there will be no turning back.

In that instant, the left hand of Zong Shou seemed to be a magnet. The surrounding spiritual energy, even the nearby dust, was drawn in.

However, the pain just now was merely the beginning. In addition to the nine main meridians, the human body contains numerous extraordinary acupoints. The Wind Spirit acupoint, which was recently discovered, is the target of Zong Shou.

Could it be that having just arrived in this era, one must face death once again

However, if the sect master is willing, these two items can be repurposed to address the imminent crisis at hand.

Even if my father, whom I have never met and whose existence is not present in my memory, has truly passed away, I fear that the situation would be extremely dire.

After purchasing the Songwen Wind Sword from Baibingzhai, they also took the agreed-upon willow leaf talismans and silver needles. The two of them then lost interest in continuing to shop and directly returned to the carriage

Zong Shou self-deprecatingly smiled, noting that ordinary people cultivate their skills gradually, progressively opening up their meridians and strengthening their internal energy

Zong Shou then held several small green crystals, each the size of a fingertip, in the palm of his hand; all of them were second-tier beast crystals from the Green-Faced Wolf.

The silver needles are prepared by him for himself; the method of acupuncture, combined with the technique of guiding, can further enhance the effects of physical health

As it rotates along the outer edge, it gradually tames while allowing the internal energy and blood to flow through. Like a sieve, it washes away the impurities within.

The latter is derived from his own resources, specifically from the beast crystal of the second-tier blue-faced wolf. Currently, it is valued at 10,000 silver coins and 100 taels of gold in the market

Inserting the steel needle, Zong Shou once again activated his internal energy, which flowed through his body like lead and mercury, allowing him to observe his entire being.

At this moment, these needles are precisely the golden needles he learned in his previous life for measuring acupoints, derived from the method of needle therapy. Their value is even more precious than those top-tier martial arts secrets

A total of forty pieces, inserted into various acupoints, seemingly without feeling any pain, sitting cross-legged with a focused expression and closed eyes