Chapter 8, in the darkness, there is the sound of silkworms.

Ding Ning, dressed in a raincoat, stopped at the bow of the boat. He turned around and said to Song Shenshu, who was in the black canopy.

Ding Ning looked at him with emotion and softly said, "I am one of your creditors, here to collect some old debts"

After a few moments of stillness, he finally forced out a sound, a hissing breath, like a dying snake gasping for air

Thus, he subconsciously believed that Ding Ning was merely a guise to attract his attention, and that there must be a more formidable practitioner lurking, waiting for the opportune moment to launch the most lethal strike

Countless tiny red true essences, resembling earthworms, twisted incessantly on the surface of his body, illuminating the dim cabin in a bright red, as if several red lanterns had been lit inside.

However, before long, a natural feeling of chilliness arose in his heart

After silently walking to the bottom of the fish market, he still did not remove the bamboo hat on his head. Bowing his body, he followed a wooden path, passing beneath several stilt houses, and arrived at a dock

Within his Qi Sea, a soft sound echoed, and the originally continuous flow of true essence suddenly shattered into countless fine streams, resembling numerous tiny venomous snakes, dispersing into the myriad acupoints within his body and beginning to seep out from his flesh and skin

In recent years, especially after gaining new insights into his own cultivation methods and identifying auxiliary means to break through more quickly, his actions have become more cautious

Song Shenshu's mind was a blank, and an overwhelming fear surged within his body

Without uttering a word, Song Shenshu lifted the curtain on the black canopy and stepped into the cabin of the boat. Once the curtain behind him fell, he let out a soft sigh, removed the bamboo hat from his head, and began to rest his eyes.

However, in the next moment, his entire body suddenly stiffened

There is a black awning boat docked at this pier

His left hand executed a movement almost identical to that of Song Shenshu, with the index and middle fingers positioned together like a sword, forcefully thrusting into the Zhangmen acupoint located between Song Shenshu's chest and abdomen

However, the opponent merely used such a simple sword strike, causing his true essence to fall into an uncontrollable rampage, to the extent that he could no longer control his own body. How could this be possible

The Red Sun Divine Art is, strictly speaking, an exceptional cultivation technique. As long as there are some fire poison substances that can be used as medicinal aids, the speed of cultivation can be greatly accelerated. Therefore, it generally takes practitioners over twenty years to progress from the first realm to the upper tier of the third realm, but you have achieved this in only half the time. " Ding Ning breathed lightly as he sat down opposite Song Shenshu, gazing intently at him while his hands continuously touched the true essence on Song Shenshu's body. As long as there are some fire poison substances that can be used as medicinal aids, the speed of cultivation can be greatly accelerated. Therefore, it generally takes practitioners over twenty years to progress from the first realm to the upper tier of the third realm, but you have achieved this in only half the time. " Ding Ning breathed lightly as he sat down opposite Song Shenshu, gazing intently at him while his hands continuously touched the true essence on Song Shenshu's body

He is aware that some cultivation techniques have inherent flaws, yet he himself does not know what flaws exist in his own "Chiyang Divine Art"

With a soft sound, the raincoat at the bow of the boat fell at that moment, while the raised stern of the boat also descended, splashing a circle of water.

However, at that moment, he concluded that Ding Ning was merely a practitioner who had just reached the second realm of cultivation

Song Shenshu's breath suddenly halted, his right hand's index and middle fingers coming together, while the other three fingers curled slightly. A stream of red true essence surged from the tips of his index and middle fingers, and before Ding Ning's palm made contact with his body, this essence gently surged into Ding Ning's side.

Although the Classics and History Library of the Qin Dynasty housed numerous texts on cultivation, it is well known that some of the most important texts were hidden deep within the caverns of the imperial palace. Therefore, the officials of the Classics and History Library did not hold a prominent position in Changling and had little opportunity to accumulate military achievements for rewards and promotions.

Aside from his slightly graying temples, he is very well-maintained, with a rosy complexion and not a single wrinkle at the corners of his eyes

This strange feeling prevented him from immediately considering what the young man intended to do; instead, he was eager to know the other's background.

Upon hearing these words, coupled with some recent rumors, Song Shenshu felt an even greater chill in his hands and feet. He opened his mouth, wanting to ask something further, for the youth opposite him, at this age, could not possibly have any old grievances with him; there must certainly be someone else instigating him from behind.

However, he merely opened his mouth, not yet having the chance to utter any sound, when the youth in front of him had already moved.

"Who are you? Do you know me?" he asked softly, trying to remain calm

Countless facts demonstrate that the timing of becoming a practitioner is not important; what truly matters is the timing of breaking through the barriers.

However, what he could never have anticipated was that upon having his true essence sent into his body, Ding Ning merely let out a soft muffled groan, and his body did not pause in its movements at all

At the very moment Ding Ning made his move, he still had other options

He can abandon the ship and escape desperately, while also making a significant commotion. After all, the underground black market has its own order, and all the major forces in Changling City will not allow anyone to recklessly disrupt the order here

Nine Death Silkworm Divine Skill

As long as he can successfully break through the third realm and enter the fourth realm this year, the world before him will suddenly become vast, filled with infinite possibilities

How did you come to know the flaws in my martial art? Who exactly are you

The true essence of the third realm is itself a product of the condensation of the world's vital energy. This is reflected in the power, which manifests as a fundamental difference measured in multiples. Moreover, he is no longer a novice in the third realm; his true essence has been cultivated to the point of flowing like fine nectar, capable of leaving the body. This high-level state in the third realm allows the true essence to possess numerous miraculous qualities when confronting an opponent

"Who exactly are you? What do you want to do?" He forcibly suppressed the growing fear within him and asked.

Especially for officials in the classics and history archives, like Song Shenshu, who are over forty years old and whose temples have already turned gray, they hardly attract much attention from others

A common cart was parked at an entrance of the fish market. Song Shenshu, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dressed in the plainest coarse linen garments of Changling, got off and walked into the fish market, proceeding at a leisurely pace towards the innermost part of the market

Song Shenshu's complexion gradually turned pale; this was the old matter he least wished to recall or mention. What shook him even more was that only those closest to him might know about these past events.

This cultivation method originating from the Chiyang Cave of the Great Wei Dynasty has significant flaws. As long as the kidney water energy within the body is excessively stimulated, it will lead to a complete disarray of the true essence. Therefore, when the cultivators of our dynasty engaged in battle with those from the Chiyang Cave of the Great Wei Dynasty, it was discovered that several acupoints on their bodies were covered with unique protective devices. After the fall of the Chiyang Cave, this technique was included in our dynasty's historical archives, where its flaws were identified, and it has remained sealed and untouched. Unexpectedly, you have chosen this technique for your cultivation.

The black-sailed boat began to move, its body swaying slightly in a rhythmic manner, which made Song Shenshu, who was leaning back to rest, feel quite comfortable

Song Shenshu finally discovered something in this world that was even more terrifying than his current situation, as if the flesh and blood in his throat were about to tear apart, and he let out an extremely hoarse voice filled with horror, "You are his successor!"

Song Shenshu felt a slight pain in his head in an instant

Ding Ning continuously whispered, while the tips of his fingers, in contact with the points of true essence on Song Shen's body, emitted strange sounds. These sounds resembled the noise of countless silkworms devouring mulberry leaves

His body swiftly emerged from beneath the cloak, instantly slipping into the narrow cabin. Due to the rapidity of his movement, the cloak, resembling a golden cicada shedding its shell, remained suspended in the air, not yet having fallen.

His voice was calm, carrying a hint of sarcasm and delight

The course of this small boat seems to differ slightly from usual, and the surrounding noise is gradually diminishing. Only the sounds of water and books remain, indicating that this small boat is heading towards the most secluded waters of the market

He could be certain that he had never seen this handsome young man before, yet the young man's appearance and tone struck him as very strange, as if he were finally meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land after a long separation

Between each major realm of cultivation, there exists an insurmountable natural gap

Thus, even in the process of seemingly gentle yet actually violent infusion of a stream of true essence into Ding Ning's body, the vast majority of his attention was not on Ding Ning, but rather on the surrounding darkness, even beneath the muddy and murky water's surface

Because he has been very satisfied with his life over the past decade or so, he would feel content even without his current official position; simply being able to be a practitioner is already enough to make him very fulfilled

Ding Ning nodded seriously: "Song Shenshu, the coachman of the Military Transport Office fourteen years ago."

Within Ding Ning's seemingly frail body, a sudden surge of immense power erupted, causing the bow of the boat to plunge sharply while the stern lifted upwards, momentarily suspending it in mid-air

Indeed, the route is different from the usual one, but not due to the rising water levels caused by the heavy rain

However, Song Shen Shu remained extremely cautious

He suddenly opened his eyes and looked out through the gap in the curtain... gazing at the figure of the young man in a raincoat steering the boat at the bow, he still could not be certain, and said in a cold voice: "Is it because of the water level that the route today seems different from usual?"

Song Shenshu could not comprehend how Ding Ning could withstand his true essence, nor could he understand the significance of Ding Ning's thrust.