Chapter 5: Awakening
Had it not been for this, he would have likely perished under the opponent's bizarre attacks
The unconventional techniques he learned from some prisoners on the island of death, while extremely useful in combat, are also quite domineering, and can almost be described as harmful to both others and oneself
The younger generation and the family uncle had both practiced some martial arts and certain unconventional secret techniques, so they initially fought fiercely against that group of bandits. However, outnumbered, they had no choice but to jump into the river to escape.
He is now wanted by the Ministry of Justice, and revealing his true name would naturally be a troublesome matter
Upon hearing these words, Liu Ming felt a chill in his heart. Without further thought, he immediately began to silently recite a familiar incantation, guiding the internal heat flow gradually towards a certain area in his abdomen.
In his sleep, scenes continuously changed deep within his mind, including the figures of a middle-aged couple with indistinct faces, but more prominently, there were grotesque and bizarre faces of spirits, all surrounding him and incessantly speaking.
At this moment, he also clearly saw the place he was in, which was a low-lying area not far from the riverbank. He had already been dressed in a brand new brocade robe, and several of his wounds had been bandaged, with a refreshing coolness, clearly treated with high-quality ointment
If it were not for having learned a set of breathing techniques from "Uncle Gan," which allowed my body to recover abilities far beyond those of ordinary people, I would never dare to activate these secret skills so frequently
Haha, that's right. You and I have known each other for many years; if I weren't confident, I wouldn't engage in such matters. First, handle the body of the 'young master,' but make sure to keep his clothes, talismans, and other items intact. I will come to save this kid. If we don't act soon, he might really lose his life, and this will cost me quite a bit of my energy. " Boss Guan patted Gu Lao San on the shoulder and smiled as he spoke. If we don't act soon, he might really lose his life, and this will cost me quite a bit of my energy. " Boss Guan patted Gu Lao San on the shoulder and smiled as he spoke.
Had it not been for their escorting the young master, they would have been killed by the bandits; how could the two of them have ended up in such a dire situation now
"What you said is indeed reasonable. Alright, we will proceed as you suggested. After we deal with the immediate crisis, I will leave the Bai family with you." After a moment of flickering in his small eyes, Gu Laosan finally made up his mind.
As for the rumors about the Qi Refiners, he had heard them countless times from the mouths of various villains on the Fierce Island since he was young
Upon seeing the youth so composed, Guan Laoda was momentarily taken aback, yet he responded with a smile on his face.
I have a companion who has gone to take care of some other matters and will be back soon. It seems that the young brother hasn't eaten for several days, so let's have something to eat before discussing anything else. Boss Guan's face was filled with smiles.
In the blink of an eye, seven or eight fist-sized pastries had all disappeared into the boy's stomach, and only then did his eating actions slow down somewhat
"Little brother, there is no need to rush. If it is not enough, there is more available on my side. By the way, may I ask your surname? How did you come to be here with such serious injuries?" Boss Guan asked with a hearty laugh.
This gave him an unusually warm feeling towards the middle-aged couple
In an instant, the young man's body turned completely crimson, yet the slight edema that had originally been present on him quickly vanished as well
In their words, the number of Qi Refiners in the Great Xuan Kingdom is very limited, and they seldom interact with ordinary people. However, each possesses incredible abilities; some can tread lightly on grass as if flying, while others can directly inflict harm from a distance. Those who are even more formidable seem capable of becoming immensely strong, impervious to blades and bullets, and resistant to fire and water, able to contend with thousands of foes.
In almost an instant, he immediately thought of the set of unnamed incantations called "hetushucomcom" that "Uncle Qian" had once imparted to him
Even with Guan Laoda's extensive knowledge and experience, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise. However, his hands did not hesitate and quickly began to pat around the youth's wound. Initially, it was just a series of single sounds, but soon they merged into a continuous crackling like firecrackers.
During his time on the island of doom, Liu Ming had specifically learned some techniques for controlling emotions and facial muscles from a notorious con artist, making it quite effortless for him to display such an expression
However, the postoperative complications of the closed surgery that worried him the most were all effectively suppressed after the other party assisted in the treatment, preventing the internal injuries that should have erupted long ago from manifesting.
At this moment, Boss Guan finally let out a sigh of relief, withdrew the hand he had placed on the young man's chest, and stood up to watch Liu Ming's every move with a cold gaze
"How is it that there is not just one senior here?" Liu Ming asked, somewhat surprised.
However, although the opponent's skills are exceptionally high, the current condition within the body is truly dire, and it is only a matter of time before the injuries flare up again
As soon as the man saw her awaken, he immediately scolded her without any courtesy
It is nothing; for someone like Guan and others, saving you is merely a matter of raising a hand
Do not think of anything, quickly circulate your energy, otherwise all the effort put in before will be in vain
Encountering a Qi Refinement practitioner during the escape was already an unexpected event, and now encountering another one is truly beyond all expectations
The younger generation indeed does not know what "Yuanli" is, but when I was young, I inadvertently obtained a set of unnamed breathing techniques that have the effect of strengthening the body. I have been practicing them all these years. Could this be the method of Yuanli cultivation that Uncle Guan mentioned?" Liu Ming said, revealing a look of realization after a few flashes of his gaze.
He believes that he did not succumb to his injuries in the river; this unnamed method of breathing and visualization must have played a significant role.
Of course, there are some fierce individuals who claim that some of the most powerful Qi Refiners can also perform techniques directly with their bare hands, without the use of talismans.
"Brother Yang, you are being too modest. You clearly possess spiritual veins and have already cultivated a certain level of elemental energy as a Qi practitioner. How can you claim to only understand some combat techniques? The person who forced you to jump into the river is probably not an ordinary robber either," Boss Guan said, revealing a smile that was neither fully a smile nor fully serious.
The younger generation, surnamed Yang and named Yuan, is a businessman. Originally, he was traveling with his uncle, carrying a batch of valuable goods to another location for trade. Unexpectedly, they encountered a group of robbers on the way. As a result, I jumped into the river to escape, while my uncle's fate remains unknown. After a brief contemplation, Liu Ming reported a false name, his face appropriately displaying a hint of sorrow.
Suddenly, Boss Guan halted his movements, and after reaching into his bosom with one hand, he unexpectedly took out a yellow wooden box
Gu Lao San nodded and strode towards the edge of the pit
Although he did not know the background of the person before him, he naturally felt very grateful since they had come to his aid
What is a spiritual vein? I have indeed heard some things about alchemists from others," Liu Ming said, genuinely taken aback upon hearing this.
It turns out they encountered robbers, and Brother Yang should take care to grieve. Recently, the world has indeed been somewhat unsettled, but these bandits actually dared to commit robbery and murder in broad daylight, which is truly audacious. After returning, I will have the master send a visiting card to the nearby authorities, ensuring that the constables are urged to capture this group of bandits and bring them to justice. Upon hearing that it was robbers, Boss Guan immediately expressed some anger, and this sentiment was genuinely felt.
The young man wanted to make an effort to hear what the other party was saying, but amidst the other clamorous voices, it was utterly impossible to do so. In a moment of desperation, he thought of pushing away the other faces with his hands, but he found himself completely devoid of strength, leaving him feeling anxious and restless.
Thank you for your life-saving grace, otherwise I might have truly met my end. Liu Ming stood up and said with a slight bow.
Little brother, do you not know that a Qi Refinement Practitioner is merely a lower existence among Spirit Vein Practitioners? If you are not one, then from where did you acquire the methods of cultivation and develop such profound elemental energy?
With just a flick of two fingers into the box, a silver needle is skillfully picked up.
The senior just used a method to heal me, could it be that he employed elemental energy? If so, it means that the senior is also a Qi Refining Master! Liu Ming said with an appearance of calmness, yet his heart was surging with tumultuous emotions.
With a gentle tap of his fingers on the wooden box, the lid immediately popped open with a "crack," revealing a dozen or so slender silver needles of varying sizes inside
After an unknown period of time, Liu Ming finally began to awaken slowly as a wave of heat coursed back and forth within his body
As soon as he opened his eyes, he immediately saw the face of a middle-aged man, square in shape, right in front of him
With a swift motion, Guan Laoda stripped the youth of all his clothing, revealing the horrifyingly pale, inverted wounds on his chest, shoulders, and abdomen, along with numerous other dense scars.
The expression on Elder Guan's face grew somewhat serious, and with just a movement of his arm, it instantly transformed into a blur of silver light, piercing towards various parts of the youth's body...
Liu Ming was indeed already starving, and after expressing his gratitude, he unceremoniously took the food and began to stuff it into his mouth with abandon.
Thus, when Liu Ming first saw that the man in the blue robe possessed a talisman, he immediately turned and fled
I see, that is indeed possible. Although the methods of cultivating elemental energy have always been controlled by major families of Qi Refiners, there are still some low-level cultivation techniques that have circulated outside. It is a pity that if the young brother were to understand other techniques of Qi Refiners and also possess a talisman, then a mere handful of bandits would not be able to harm you in the slightest. " Boss Guan clearly had no intention of delving deeper into this matter, shaking his head as he spoke. It is a pity that if the young brother were to understand other techniques of Qi Refiners and also possess a talisman, then a mere handful of bandits would not be able to harm you in the slightest. " Boss Guan clearly had no intention of delving deeper into this matter, shaking his head as he spoke.
If this can truly be the case, I, as a junior, must express my heartfelt gratitude to your esteemed family on behalf of my late uncle's spirit
Liu Ming was unaware of when he had lifted the "Breath-Holding Technique," but he felt an unbearable pain as if his head were splitting open. Every inch of his body was abnormally hot. However, at some point, he suddenly felt an incredible coolness everywhere, the comfort of which nearly made him cry out. Yet, overwhelmed by an irresistible deep fatigue, he quickly fell into a deep sleep.
After taking a few steps, he bent down again and unexpectedly pulled out a floral cloth bag. Upon opening it, it was surprisingly filled with an array of exquisitely crafted pastries, which he presented all at once before the young man
After an unknown period of time, a hint of color finally returned to the exceptionally pale face of the youth, and he opened his eyes once again to look over.
The only way to identify them is by the peculiar "talisman" they generally hold in their hands when employing special techniques, which emits various kinds of luminous phenomena when activated
Yet now the other party actually claims to possess a "spiritual vein" and is also a Qi Refiner, which is truly astonishing.
This is a minor issue, nothing significant. However, I observe that the young man is covered in injuries, seemingly resulting from a fierce struggle with someone, and he has also employed several techniques to unleash his potential. Otherwise, when I was treating him, it wouldn't have been so difficult to handle.