Chapter 4: Killing the Weasel · True Qi
As he witnessed the swift weasel preparing to pounce, Xu Yiyang was on high alert, yet unexpectedly, the creature suddenly turned around and darted away in a flash
The swift weasel immediately dodged, at that moment, it displayed all its strength, resembling a flying spirit snake, suddenly making a turn in the air and darting away.
Xu Yiyang was very puzzled, and only after careful questioning did he understand the reason behind it. He suddenly felt that the precious materials that followed were not as unattainable as he had thought.
With boldness and courage, one naturally acts without any restrictions. Xu Yiyang did not hesitate, swiftly transferring the sword to his left hand, extending his right hand and declaring: "Draw!"
Xu Yiyang did not speak, but simply listened quietly
With a light chuckle, Xu Yiyang knew that his opportunity had arrived. He stepped forward and kicked the pile of rubble away.
The sword box had just awakened with great difficulty, and without needing to exert effort to impart techniques, it was naturally exceptionally excited. It patiently began to explain: "At that time, you were completely focused, condensing your true energy into your five senses, making your vision extraordinarily sharp, which is why you felt that the speed of the swift weasel had slowed down. In fact, it was not that it slowed down, but rather that your eyesight had improved, causing your body to lag behind. However, I did not expect that you would independently comprehend the method of condensing and unleashing true energy. You truly have some intellect; this child is teachable!" In fact, it was not that it slowed down, but rather that your eyesight had improved, causing your body to lag behind. However, I did not expect that you would independently comprehend the method of condensing and unleashing true energy. You truly have some intellect; this child is teachable!
The weasel, after all, is merely a beast; it only sees the long sword that cannot harm it, and naturally, it is too lazy to dodge. However, at the moment it pounced, a sudden chill swept over!
Xu Yiyang only felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, followed immediately by a wave of numbness. If it were any other sword cultivator, without the miraculous effects of true energy and without the appropriate medicinal agents, they could almost be declared sentenced to death.
He then asked in confusion, "By the way, didn't you say you were going to sleep?"
The swift weasel instinctively rolled on the ground, emitting a sharp hiss—Xu Yiyang's "Broken Water" was executed with insidious and lethal precision, extremely concealed. In that moment, how could it evade? From shoulder to abdomen, it was struck directly by "Broken Water"!
Then, the voice of the sword box echoed in my mind, filled with surprise: "Where did you find the star steel ore, you rascal?"
Then ... ... the sword box was seen emitting beams of light, enveloping the giant stone above. Points of starlight shone through the giant stone, directly merging into the sword box.
When the true energy entered the five senses, it instantly elevated the perception to the highest realm, causing everything to slow down. In order to keep up with the speed of his eyes, Xu Yiyang forcefully unleashed his true energy, which surged into his arms, overwhelming the meridians beyond their capacity
You must understand, I am the Sword Box! The Sword Box looks down upon the heavens, assuming the demeanor of a high and worldly figure. However, the general has faced countless battles and perished; this Sword Box is also inevitably subject to wear and tear, which is why, for some unknown reason, it has shattered. Consequently, my memories and space have been divided, and sufficient heavenly materials and earthly treasures are required for restoration.
After traveling several miles, the bloodstains on the ground appeared intermittently, yet they could not escape Xu Yiyang's keen eyes. However, upon reaching a pile of rubble halfway up the mountain, no traces of blood could be seen at all
However, all of this is secondary. After quickly collecting the claws and teeth of the Gale Ferret, Xu Yiyang eagerly burrowed into the den of the Gale Ferret
"But didn't you say that one needs something like Eternal Gold to awaken?" Xu Yiyang suddenly felt as if he had been deceived
Before Xu Yiyang could steady himself, a shadowy figure lunged out. With Xu Yiyang's keen eyesight, he barely caught sight of a beast resembling a large dog as it reached his side. However, he did not see at all how it had pounced out.
With renewed spirit, Xu and Tu Shuyi slowly advanced while eliminating toxins.
At this thought, Xu Yiyang no longer hesitated. With a swift motion, he drew his sword without using any internal energy, relying solely on his physical strength, and darted out like a flash of lightning
Jianxia laughed wildly: "Isn't it just your lucky day, you little brat, finding a large chunk of star steel ore!"
However, it is merely a matter of cutting a few animal hairs
The beast, with its greenish-blue fur, has a body size comparable to that of a large dog. Its head is small, and its limbs are adorned with long, sharp claws that gleam like snow. The body exhibits a streamlined shape, exuding an overwhelming aura of bravery and ferocity
Is there the material needed for the sword box here
Swift Wind Ferret
Gazing intently at the ring worn on the finger, a narrow band of the simplest design, it reflects a dreamlike radiance under the glow of the fire, akin to the twinkling of stars
Even so, everything became easier. Xu Yiyang casually flipped through the items, discarding anything he deemed valuable into the storage ring.
At this moment, Xu Yiyang finally saw the true form of the fierce beast and couldn't help but gasp in shock
The movements of the swift weasel were so slow...! Xu Yiyang could clearly see every step of the swift weasel's actions...! However, just as he swung his sword to strike, he suddenly realized that his own speed... was just as slow as that of the swift weasel, moving as if it were crawling like a turtle.
Only then did Xu Yiyang understand that although the true energy was insufficient in its explosive power and could not be released like sword energy to suppress the enemy, it possessed its own unique and magical qualities
What is happening? Xu Yiyang felt a surge of anxiety in his heart, and his vital energy immediately rushed into his arm.
Moreover, each time one acquires rare materials for repair, it is essential to first gather and condense the scattered spirit, only then can the fragmented space be addressed. The sword box was somewhat confused, but having already repaired a piece of the fragment, it was much clearer in thought than before. Therefore, the list I provided earlier consists of the materials needed to restore the spirit and the fragments. Once the spirit returns, I will be able to recover my previous memories.
This is a cave that has been excavated relying on the natural rock formations, where Xu Yiyang could even see claw marks on the rocks. The passages of the cave are winding and uneven, filled with the distinctive stench of wild beasts.
The weasel of the swift wind has a natural affinity for shiny objects, so scavenging its nest could indeed yield a bountiful harvest
"Indeed, this ring is made of starlight steel," the sword box muttered, "though it is a bit lacking. However... it is better than nothing; let’s make do with it for now and allow this sword box to enjoy it first"
Then, the scene from just now began to replay in my mind
This time it is indeed effective, the speed of the water cutoff suddenly accelerates, directly sweeping past the swift ferret that is leaping in mid-air
Xu Yiyang knew that the swift wind marten had already arrived at its lair
A whiff of a fishy breeze assaulted his nostrils, and almost instinctively, Xu Yiyang's swift sword slashed out.
Xu Yiyang was momentarily taken aback, then complied and began to search through the clutter in the center, eventually uncovering a ring.
Blood immediately gushed forth, and the swift wind ferret looked at Xu Yiyang with a piercing, furious shriek, its eyes radiating a fierce light!
Blood light bursts forth
Xu Yiyang, upon hearing this, appeared to ponder for a moment and agreed to help the sword box regain its memory. Subsequently, recalling the scene from earlier when he had slain the swift weasel, Xu Yiyang felt a sense of confusion and could not help but inquire further.
A shadow of blue suddenly leaped out, accompanied by a piercing long howl, as a foul wind rushed straight towards Xu Yiyang's throat
Xu Yiyang remained calm and composed, striking forward with a vertical slash. The most valuable parts of the weasel are its teeth and claws; although its fur is also quite valuable, it does not require special attention.
With a light sound, Xu Yiyang's sword was unleashed entirely at will, without any excessive consideration. It was truly as swift as lightning, instantly slicing through the waist of that ferocious beast
However, he possesses true energy within him and is not afraid of ordinary toxins
A mere thirty-odd zhang, after Xu Yiyang's body underwent tempering, his tendons were as strong as steel bars, and his muscles contained explosive power. With just a few leaps, he had already reached the dark red boulder.
"I cannot give this to you; the ring is of great importance to me!" Xu Yiyang said as he slipped the ring onto his own finger. "Moreover, with such a small quantity, if you are so desperate, wouldn't that be quite embarrassing?"
With a sharp shout, and the sword "Duan Shui" in hand, Xu Yiyang immediately charged forward. His left hand swiftly twirled the sword, creating a dazzling display of light in the early morning sun. Meanwhile, the "Duan Shui" in his right hand was quietly thrust forward, targeting the throat of the swift wind weasel.
The true energy surged wildly within his body, infusing every part of him. Just as the true energy permeated his facial features, suddenly, everything in the world changed
After a careful search, Xu Yiyang soon let out a cold laugh. This beast is indeed cunning; what appeared to be a cave was actually completely empty. Beneath a pile of rubble, a faint opening was revealed.
Xu Yiyang was taken aback: "Ore?"
He lit the torch and entered, turning through an unknown number of bends, and finally arrived at his destination
The sword case helplessly said: "What you say makes so much sense that I find myself at a loss for words..."
The fierce beast was taken aback, leaping nearly one zhang away in an instant. Upon closer inspection, its originally brown eyes began to show some red streaks.
It turns out that any ore required for a sword box made of Star Steel can be detected as soon as it comes close.
It must be said that a fourth-tier beast is indeed a fourth-tier beast; however, in the blink of an eye, the swift weasel and the books were nowhere to be seen. If Xu Yiyang were to use his true energy, he might still be able to pursue it, but relying solely on physical strength is simply insufficient.
This is a spacious cave, with a pile of clutter in the center that glimmers under the firelight... Xu Yiyang did not hesitate, immediately stepping forward, suddenly feeling the sword box in his dantian vibrating slightly
Xu Yiyang could not help but sigh inwardly; it seemed he had still underestimated this fierce beast
A ring made of star steel ...? ... Isn't that a magic ring?
Xu Yiyang was well aware that this storage ring was made from star steel mixed with other materials
Not daring to be negligent, he drew the sword box from his dantian, and saw it heading straight towards a massive rock nearby
The swift weasel let out a mournful wail, which soon faded into silence. Xu Yiyang finally breathed a sigh of relief, but a sharp pain shot through his right hand. When he looked down to examine it, Xu Yiyang was even more perplexed—why was his arm covered in blood
The sword case was about to respond when it suddenly exclaimed: "Quick, there is still starlight steel beneath that pile of clutter!"
That is, through a special mode of operation, a large amount of true energy is instantaneously infused into a specific part of the body, thereby achieving a certain degree of explosive power
By channeling true energy into the storage ring, a void space appears, albeit only a mere cubic space. It seems that the grade of this storage ring is the lowest.
Thus, Xu Yiyang injured himself
Xu Yiyang immediately recognized the fierce beast before him. Although this beast was not large in size, it was ranked at Tier 4. Its movements were faster than those of ordinary beasts, and its claws and fangs were imbued with potent venom. Additionally, its hide was incredibly tough, making it quite a headache to deal with.
The prey that had come within reach flew away, how could Xu Yiyang accept this? When he was at Wohu Ya, he had also ventured into the mountains to hunt, and he was well aware of how to track. Seeing the swift weasel escape, he did not hesitate and immediately took off in pursuit.