Chapter 2: The Enchanting Beauty

Over the course of a single night, his cultivation level dropped by as much as 40%. This situation has occurred more than once; recently, he has consistently woken up to find his body weakened and his cultivation severely diminished

Jiangnan appeared somewhat embarrassed and explained in a low voice: "I am only 14 years old and am currently going through physical development"

A melodious voice, like the sound of silver bells, rang out, cold and clear, awakening him from his shock. It was only then that Jiangnan remembered there was a woman beside him, transformed from a fox demon. He hurriedly turned to look, and was startled once more to find that the stunningly beautiful woman had vanished without a trace, leaving only a white fox sitting quietly in her place

Jiangnan walked to the side of the woman, glancing at her profile, his heart slightly wavering, and even the killing intent could not help but weaken a few degrees.

Jiang Nan lowered his head to look at those patterns, and was taken aback. He saw that the first drawing made by the woman was none other than the first form of the River Moon Breaking Waves Technique. The great river emerges from the deep valley, not only showcasing variations in the movements but also the pathways of true energy circulation.

Jiang Nan took a deep breath, stepped forward, and activated the Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique. The true energy within him surged and flowed as he approached the woman clad in a mink coat

I have already cultivated to the peak of the third level of the tenth realm of martial arts, with a body of bronze and iron, impervious to cold and heat. Logically speaking, my physique should only become stronger, with abundant vital energy, immune to malevolent forces. Not to mention that I would be free from ailments; even wandering spirits would be repelled by my intense yang energy, daring not to approach! Could it be that the fourth layer of the Jiangyue Breaking Waves technique I have deduced contains flaws?

The moonlight surged, cold and enchanting. The woman wore a mink coat, the snow-white fur and her jet-black hair could not conceal her fair jade-like neck. The contrast of black and white was striking, as if snow reflected snow, resembling a fairy stepping down from a painting.

The white fox, taken aback, smiled and said: "Martial artists are full of vigor and vitality, their yang energy flows continuously, unlike those frail scholars whose yang energy is thin. Young master, having had a few sips of your yang energy from me, you are not in danger of losing your life; however, it has caused some damage to your cultivation. But with your talent, you will be able to recover it soon."

In Jiangnan, he was captivated to the point of forgetting that the mysterious woman beside him was not human, but a fox spirit stealing his vital energy

She is utterly unlike any mortal being, as beautiful as a celestial fairy, her skin surpassing snow, exquisitely sculpted like jade. It is as if the divine artist has used the most delicate and exquisite brush to concentrate all the beauty of the world upon her alone

The woman appeared oblivious, seemingly unaware of the faint killing intent emanating from Jiangnan. Instead, she slightly moved her shoulder, holding a piece of bamboo, and began to draw something on the riverbank

Simply follow this illustration to practice, and you will undoubtedly master the first form of the River Moon Breaking Waves Technique

She held a bamboo branch and drew extremely intricate patterns on the ground

Jiangnan Xingshen showed no signs of panic; his face bore a hint of youthful innocence, for he was merely a fourteen-year-old boy. However, having grown accustomed to mountains of corpses and seas of blood during his flight from disaster, and having witnessed the monstrous demons that roamed among the dead, he had long since forged a heart of stone. Even if the sky were to fall, it would not cause him to change color.

Young master, do not underestimate yourself. The reason I was able to deduce the subsequent mental techniques of the River Moon Breaking Waves Method is not due to intelligence, but rather the accumulated experience of countless years of cultivation and broader insights. The fact that you can deduce the fourth layer of the mental techniques is already quite remarkable. At your current level, I may not have been able to deduce it myself.

The bright moon illuminates the great river, and there are further patterns that follow, which are the techniques and mental methods succeeding the "Moon Over the River" wave-breaking formula, incredibly exquisite and remarkably detailed

A flash of brilliance flickered in Jiangnan's eyes as he donned his long robe and walked outside, following the shed fur. The moonlight outside was like water, eerily quiet. It was now the fourth watch of the night, during the autumn and winter seasons, with a bone-chilling cold. Soon, the moon would set, the sun had yet to rise, and the world was engulfed in darkness

As Jiangnan looked at the second painting, his heart trembled even more. The second painting prominently featured a bright moon hanging in the vast sky, having been improved to surpass the original "Jiangyue Breaking the Waves".

Jiangnan steadied his mind, walked out of the slum, and arrived outside the city. There, he saw the moonlight pouring in like a tide, as if drawn by some force. The moonlight within a radius of over ten zhang surged forth, coalescing into visible specks of light that fell upon the banks of Yangchuan River ahead.

What she painted is even more complex than the "River Moon Breaking the Waves" technique that I acquired

Jiangnan hesitated for a moment and said, "Miss, if you draw upon my vital energy, does that not mean that when my vital energy is exhausted, it will be my time of death"

Martial arts can connect with the divine; above the divine wheel lies the power of the divine.

Jiangnan had comprehended all ten techniques and mental methods, when suddenly he saw the eleventh illustration. His heart trembled violently, and he exclaimed: "How is this possible? The Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique clearly has only ten forms! How could an eleventh form suddenly appear?"

How is it not possible

Jiangnan was greatly shaken. He had once heard the old servant in the Qi Wang's residence speak of the establishment of the Qi Wang's court, recounting anecdotes about this Qi Wang, claiming that he could fly through the air, riding on clouds and mist, and had already attained supernatural powers. He had originally thought it was merely a legend, but it now seemed that this Qi Wang might indeed have achieved such powers

When he saw the bright moon painted by this woman illuminating the great river, he was even more greatly moved in his heart: "Wonderful, truly wonderful..."

This is ... ... the fur of that little fox

The pillar was right; the fox I bought from the market is indeed a fox spirit! It seems that these days, the loss of yang energy within me is indeed due to her secret mischief

At the fourth watch of the night, Jiangnan suddenly awoke, feeling a sense of weakness and fatigue throughout his body. He found himself somewhat fearful of the winter chill, his physical condition noticeably weaker than the day before. A sense of alarm arose within him, prompting him to quickly adjust his internal energy.

Bai, with her enchanting eyes glimmering, gracefully saluted and said: "Young Master, my spirit has not yet fully recovered, and I still require your vital energy to restore it. I hope you can assist me by lending me 40% of your vital energy each day"

The cold wind blows, and the slums are the residences of the servants of the royal palace, extremely dilapidated and impoverished

Then there is the third form, "The Great River Accompanied by Tides," and the fourth form, "The Bright Moon Illuminating the Great River," all of which have been depicted by this woman. Especially the "Bright Moon Illuminating the Great River," as Jiangnan has not acquired the complete essence of this form; it merely relies on its own cleverness to deduce a flawed version of the technique, fully aware that it cannot compare to the original "River Moon Breaking the Waves".

The "Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique" signifies a level of mental discipline, and there are a total of eighteen techniques here. Does this not imply that there are as many as eighteen levels in martial arts?

The youthful face of Jiangnan displayed a look of surprise, which soon deepened into a more intense astonishment, his expression growing increasingly serious. He could see that the first move of the Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique, as depicted by this woman, although slightly different from the authentic Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique, did not diminish in power at all; in fact, it was even more perfect and more powerful than the genuine Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique

The white fox could not help but chuckle, her eyes crescent-shaped as she said: "Rest assured, my lord, I have my own measure and will not affect your development. Moreover, if you provide me with forty percent of your yang energy daily, continuously until my injuries are healed, I will naturally have other benefits to offer you."

Dare I ask, young lady, why does the "River Moon Breaking Waves Technique" you have illustrated contain eighteen layers of mental methods? Is it possible that there exists an even higher realm beyond the divine wheel? Furthermore, given your profound mastery of the "River Moon Breaking Waves Technique," could it be that this technique is the true mental method?

This kind of encounter can only be described as fantastical and surreal, and no one would believe it if I were to speak of it

The second form of the River Moon Breaking Waves Technique, the bright moon hangs in the vast sky

In recent days, Hetushucomcom has been incessantly chattering in his ear, recounting strange tales of vixens who supplement yang with yin. Now, when Jiangnan recalls these matters and compares them to his current situation, he cannot help but feel a sense of unease.

One of the four supreme arts of the Qi King's residence, the Jiangyue Polang Jue, which countless people have longed for, has now been presented in its entirety before Jiangnan, even more profound and perfect than the original

I deduced the fourth level of the Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique, originally believing that my intelligence was rare in the world. However, compared to you, my dear lady, I truly feel like a small fish before a great whale. Jiangnan sincerely admired her and couldn't help but praise.

Jiangnan frowned slightly, and suddenly he noticed some fallen fur in the room. He couldn't help but let out a soft gasp as he bent down to pick up a small tuft of hair. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the hair had signs of being scorched, and he couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart

Hmm? Is there still the eleventh move of the River Moon Breaking Waves technique?

She possesses a breathtaking beauty and grace, her gaze alluring and enchanting, resembling a sprite that quietly enters the night with the wind. Her eyes are like two bright moons, radiant and pure, sometimes full, sometimes crescent.

Could it be that the pillar was right? Did I really buy a vixen from the market? My cultivation has been regressing these past few days; it should not be an issue with my mental method, but rather that this fox demon is absorbing my vital energy

The white fox's eyes resembled two crescent moons in autumn, enchanting and captivating: "I am not well-versed in the techniques of navigating the river and breaking the waves, but having observed you practice this mental method, I deduced various subsequent techniques based on the characteristics of the method. Martial arts are merely the starting point of the Dao, with no end in sight. These eight illustrations represent the mental methods of the eight realms of divine powers on the divine wheel."

Jiangnan was astonished; this was simply a subversion of his common knowledge

Jiangnan suppressed the tremor in his heart, bowed in return, and the white fox transformed into eighteen illustrations of the River Moon Breaking the Waves, clearly intending to repay a favor. Although she had stolen a portion of his vitality, it had only slightly impaired his cultivation, causing no significant harm. Therefore, Jiangnan had no intention of pursuing the matter further

His gaze swept down, and he saw that in addition to the eleventh stance of the River Moon Breaking Waves Technique, there were seven more illustrations, making a total of eighteen illustrations in all

The white fox spoke human words, its brows and eyes resembling the moon, identical to those of the exquisite woman from earlier. It gracefully leaned against a fortune and said: "Young master, not long ago I encountered a great calamity and was ambushed, losing all my cultivation and scattering my spirit. I must borrow some yang energy to mend my soul, otherwise, I will be lost forever. Thank you for saving me and preventing me from dying at the hands of hunters. I acted without your consent and took 40% of your yang energy to restore my soul. This eighteen-part 'River Moon Breaking Waves Technique' is my small compensation."

This situation has occurred again

Her silhouette was graceful and charming, yet from where her flowing hair fell, a furry fox tail peeked out, adding an element of strangeness and allure to the enchanting scene, truly a fantastical sight

Young master, do not be alarmed; I simply lack the skill to maintain my human form for an extended period.

Jiangnan's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly agreed. The Jiangyue Breaking Waves Technique, transformed by the white fox, had already delighted him beyond his expectations, so the "other benefits" must be even more astonishing

The young lady speaks too harshly. To exchange such a precious heart method for merely 40% of the yang energy, I can hardly wish for the young lady to extract a few more percent.

The woman in the mink coat was not very old, appearing to be only in her twenties, possessing extraordinary grace and elegance

Her eyes are enchanting like a fox, beautiful enough to take one's breath away

"Will the daily loss of 40% of my vital energy hinder my development?"

By the river, a place where moonlight gathers, a woman sits at an angle with her back to him. Her dark, lustrous hair cascades down one side of her slender shoulder like a waterfall, absorbing the moonlight.

Only then did Jiangnan notice that the little fox was no longer in the room; the space was filled with scattered fox fur, as if the fox had been shedding its coat and changing its skin