Chapter 10: A Drop of True Dragon Blood, Martial Arts and Divine Powers

It is rather strange that Jinlin, despite being the incarnation of a fish demon, can still consume fish meat, which gives Yu Duxiu a somewhat peculiar feeling

Yu Duxiu stopped speaking upon hearing this, and Jin Lin then said: "Human cultivators are inherently frail in body; as long as one cannot achieve immortality in a day, the physical body will ultimately remain a weakness. Even an ordinary person, if able to get close, can slay a cultivator."

The scales of the golden fish appeared slightly pale: "This is the true blood of the dragon, a great fortune bestowed by the Dragon Gate after the fish leaps over it. There are a total of six drops, and I am giving you this one. This blood contains boundless transformation and will surely assist you, my worthy brother, in advancing further on the path of immortality."

At lunchtime, Yu Duxiu placed a large piece of fish meat into her younger sister's bowl, saying, "You should eat more; this is the time for you to grow, so do not delay."

The path of martial arts is the simplest; it involves continuously honing one's physique, enhancing personal strength, and training combat abilities, Jinlin explained

The ancestral blood possesses a spirit; it originally resisted and struggled against its bindings, attempting to escape, but was suppressed by the celestial might of the splendid scales.

Under the guidance of magical power, that drop of ancestral blood entered the heart of Yu Duxiu, suspended within it. Each time blood flowed into the heart, it would wash and cleanse that drop of ancestral blood, and strands of ancestral blood would be fused and absorbed by Yu Duxiu's own blood, enhancing his bodily essence.

This praise is not flattery, but rather sincere and heartfelt. I did not expect that this young boy would possess such courage, which is truly rare

"Very well, only this determination is the spirit that we, as practitioners, should possess. Those who cultivate themselves must face challenges head-on, unafraid of difficulties. If one hesitates and looks back, they deserve to turn to ashes," Jinlin laughed heartily

The brocade-scaled creature, with its hands clasped behind its back, gazes up at the sky: "There is no fixed method; one may consume celestial herbs, take medicinal baths, or swallow nourishing broths, and so forth, the options are numerous."

What Jinlin does not know is that the most precious aspect of the blood of the ancestral dragon lies in the powerful vitality it contains, which can prolong life and increase longevity

Upon hearing this, Yu Duxiu did not hesitate to channel his magical power, which flowed through his brow and infused into the ancestral blood.

Jin Lin looked up and down at Yu Duxiu for a while, and then said: "The grace of achieving the Dao is greater than the heavens. Although I belong to the demon clan, I also understand the words of gratitude and obligation. Since you have helped me achieve the Dao, I cannot fail to express my appreciation"

However, thinking back to my previous life, where big fish eat small fish and small fish eat shrimp, it is not surprising at all

As she hurried back home, Yu Shuniang was mending a piece of clothing. From a distance, she saw Yu Duxiu returning and put down the garment: "Brother is back, we will have fish soup to drink again today"

The process of killing fish is a bloody one, and the life of fish is particularly tenacious. Perhaps they have inherited the advantages of the true dragon lineage; even when all their intestines are removed, they still jump around, occasionally struggling, which causes my younger sister to scream

Looking at the moved expression on Yu Duxiu's face, Jin Lin couldn't help but laugh wildly in his heart: "Hahaha, I have already attained the fruit position of an immortal, becoming one of the strongest in this world. Although the blood of the ancestral dragon contains the insights of the ancestral dragon in the chaos, that is the great path of the ancestral dragon, which can only be comprehended and referenced, but cannot be learned. I have already forged my own great path, and this blood is merely a useless trinket to me. This kid is completely unaware, so let him think this blood is important; I am not worried about him not being grateful. In the future, he will naturally obey my words."

Yu Duxiu swallowed hard, and upon hearing the words of this splendid-scaled creature, realized that this drop of blood was extraordinarily significant; if it were not accepted, it would truly invite divine retribution.

When magical powers are restrained, martial arts become the key to combat; or rather, when magical energy is depleted, it is martial arts that determine life and death. If two individuals possess similar magical powers, the one with superior martial arts mastery will emerge as the ultimate victor

Yu Duxiu closed his eyes and quietly felt the integration of the ancestral dragon's blood. Even if it was just a tiny fraction, less than one ten-thousandth, Yu Duxiu could distinctly sense that the strength of his body was increasing, the hardness of his bones was strengthening, becoming denser, and his bone marrow was undergoing an unknown transformation

Thank you very much, brother

As the two walked back, Yu Duxiu looked at Jin Lin and said, "I currently have no magical techniques or powers; my entire cultivation is equivalent to nothing. It would be better to learn some martial arts for self-defense, wouldn't it?"

The martial arts skills are indeed commendable, even among cultivators, who primarily rely on their physical prowess. The consumption of divine abilities and techniques is often too great, or they may be countered by the opponent. Only through physical combat can one achieve victory and overcome the enemy

At this point, Jin Lin looked at Yu Duxiu and said, "Although martial arts may not be as profound as the path of cultivation, you should not underestimate it. Martial arts is one of the essential courses that cultivators must practice. Just think about it: if your supernatural powers and techniques are restrained by others, what will you do? Will you bow your head and accept defeat, or will you flee for three thousand miles?"

Although I harbored caution towards Jinlin in my heart, seeing the ancestral blood, it did not seem fabricated, so I solemnly said: "Thank you, elder brother."

The secret methods for physical training, I cannot teach you, lest you leave traces when you join the great sect. Instead, let us practice and discuss some important points regarding combat techniques.

The scales of the brocade fish sway: "Why should we, brothers, speak polite words? The bond of brotherhood resides naturally in our hearts"

At this point, Jinlin Dao said, "I can indeed offer guidance to my virtuous younger brother in the area of martial arts."

Yu Duxiu nodded slightly and asked: "How can one strengthen the body and increase strength?"

There is no need for such formality between brothers

Yu Duxiu secretly scoffed in his heart, yet did not reveal any emotion and said: "Please."

After finishing lunch, Yu Duxiu and Jin Lin stood in the courtyard: "The path of cultivation, magic power and martial arts are two distinct concepts. The arts have various miraculous uses, incredible abilities, enabling one to attain longevity and understand the timing of nature, while martial arts are merely about fighting."

This is ? '' Looking at the beautiful jade, Yu Duxiu did not reach out to take it.

Yu Duxiu was silent for a long time upon hearing this, recalling the begonia flowers in the wind and rain, and remembering the young girl who died an untimely death. Clenching her fists tightly, her voice filled with determination: "Through countless disasters and hardships, I will never regret my immortal path through ten thousand tribulations"

With a flick of the jeweled finger, the glistening jade bead was suddenly embedded in the ancestral point at the center of the brow: "Channel the magical power to infuse the ancestral blood, guiding the ancestral blood to descend upon the heart"

The Golden Scale does not know how many thousands of years it has survived; this old fellow has undoubtedly experienced countless battles, and its combat experience is naturally extraordinary

With the melting of every trace of the ancestral dragon's blood, the magical power of Jade Duxiu will be enhanced just a little bit.

However, the longevity of immortals is on par with the heavens. Whether this ancestral blood is truly a mere trifle for Jinlin remains to be seen.

Seeing that Yu Duxiu was still going to refuse, Jin Lin waved his hand: "You can refuse after you listen to me finish speaking."

Looking at the thin and haggard face of her younger sister, Yu Duxiu secretly sighed. Even though they had been having fish soup continuously for the past few days, her sister's complexion still showed no signs of improvement

The koi laughs heartily, truly commendable.

The path of cultivation is incredibly precious in terms of time. Since one has already embarked on this journey, it is essential to accumulate spiritual power to confront the three calamities. One must engage in meditation and practice continuously for five hundred years; even with a temperament as exceptional as that of jade, it is not achievable.

Jin Lin laughed heartily: "With this drop of ancestral blood, your body will surely become immensely powerful in the future, allowing you to gain the upper hand in battles against others. If you can carefully comprehend the mysteries of the ancestral blood, you might even grasp one or two divine abilities, which is not out of the question."

The depletion of vitality is easy, but the restoration is exceedingly difficult; illness strikes like a mountain collapsing, while recovery is as slow as pulling silk. This body’s vitality cannot be replenished in a short time.

As the two conversed, the time reached noon. Yu Duxiu stood up, only to see that the water bucket was making a clattering sound, with several carp struggling inside, colliding against the walls of the bucket

It is quite good that this inexpensive item is recognized by the elder brother; regardless of any thoughts in his mind, this treasure cannot be counterfeit

Upon hearing this, Yu Duxiu felt a stir in his heart and suddenly recalled the internal martial arts from his previous life. The internal martial arts from his past life were techniques for life-and-death combat, but he was uncertain whether they could still be applied in this world

This jade bead, deep red in color, is even more coveted than the most precious jade in the world

Yu Duxiu suddenly bent down and pulled the bucket out of the water: "This time it is indeed a bountiful harvest"

This drop of divine ancestral blood I possess is of a higher caliber than the blood of a true dragon; it is left behind by the primordial dragon at the dawn of creation. As long as my virtuous brother refines this ancestral blood, it will not only enhance his cultivation but also temper his physical body, increasing its strength. Thereafter, it will be difficult for any earthly weapon to come close to him.

At this point, Jinlin suddenly tapped his forehead's ancestral acupoint, and in the next moment, a thumb-sized, shimmering pearl of nine-colored glass, resonating with celestial sounds, appeared in the palm of his hand

Thank you, elder brother, Yu Duxiu said with a cupped fist salute

Yu Duxiu nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, indeed, it is all within my heart."