Chapter 120: Le Caiwei's Invitation
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
After sensing the threat, Le Caiwei raised her attention to the extreme.
Noticing that Xu Ning was getting ready to go on the offensive, she was ready to defend.
Bang!
Xu Ning threw out a double strength punch.
Le Caiwei used her forearm to block it.
'Double the power!'
Le Caiwei's pupils shrunk: 'Sure enough, he was going easy on me before.'
'But it's not just that his punch is stronger, it's…'
Just when Le Caiwei was about to fight back, Xu Ning punched out again.
He was still using double strength punches.
Le Caiwei's eyebrows began to frown.
'His explosive power suddenly doubled, but why is he still so fast?'
Xu Ning's punching speed suddenly increased again.
The double strength punches completely wrapped Le Caiwei like a violent storm, leaving Le Caiwei with no chance to breathe.
'Painful!'
This was Le Caiwei's current feelings.
Her face and forearm were assaulted by a powerful force. She could feel them swelling up.
Le Caiwei wanted to fight back, but Xu Ning would not stop attacking. Everytime she tried to counterattack, her flaws would be revealed.
Suddenly, Le Caiwei's arm flicked to the side.
Her defense was now wide open.
Xu Ning punched forward.
His fist barely stopped just when it was about to touch Le Caiwei.
A gust of wind blew away Le Caiwei's messy hair.
'This inner disciple is so strong.'
The chubby girl had been watching the spar from the sidelines all this time.
In her mind, Le Caiwei was one of the strongest inner disciples outside of the void realm.
But this new inner disciple easily surpassed Le Caiwei.
"What level is your void realm secret technique at?"
Le Caiwei flipped her hair behind her ears and looked at Xu Ning.
She was confused, surprised, and puzzled.
"Third level."
Xu Ning answered truthfully.
"Third level…"
Le Caiwei bit her lip and a look suddenly flashed in her eyes.
'Strong enough.'
Le Caiwei paused for a moment. She seemed to be adjusting her mental state. "You should hold back your strength, otherwise… I can't defend myself."
"Okay."
Xu Ning would certainly meet the demands of his employer.
"Let's continue practicing our punching techniques, but this time I will be on the offensive side."
Le Caiwei said to her sparring partner.
"Sure."
Xu Ning got into a defensive position.
Time flew by, and soon after, two and a half hours had passed.
It was already evening.
That's it for today."
Le Caiwei stopped.
Le Caiwei was sweating. Her clothes were soaked, and her hair was stuck together.
At the end of it all, her aura was now in a disorderly state. She was obviously exhausted.
Xu Ning's clothes were still clean, and he was calm as a cucumber. Looking at him, Le Caiwei felt a little frustrated.
"Go bring 100 contribution points."
Le Caiwei looked at the chubby girl.
Soon after, the chubby girl brought a paper voucher worth 100 contribution points.
"For Xu Ning."
The paper voucher was handed over to Xu Ning.
"This is your pay for the next ten days."
Le Caiwei said, "Remember to come early tomorrow."
"Sure."
Xu Ning nodded with satisfaction as he looked at the 100 contribution point paper voucher.
It was refreshing to work with a generous employer.
"I will head off then."
Xu Ning put away the paper voucher and was about to leave.
"Wait." Le Caiwei called Xu Ning, "I've never seen you around before."
"I just entered the inner sect today."
Xu Ning explained.
"You became an inner disciple just today?"
Le Caiwei was obviously surprised.
Her eyes narrowed. She thought about it before asking, "Would you like to join the Seven Boxers?"
"Seven Boxers?"
Xu Ning was puzzled: "What do you mean?"
Le Caiwei explained truthfully, "The Seven Boxers is an organizational group within the inner sect."
"The inner sect has a relatively relaxed environment, but because of this, it is difficult for individuals to be competitive. In order to make up for such personal weaknesses, some powerful inner sect disciples have formed their own minor forces."
"The Seven Boxers was formed by Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun, and he is in the void realm third stage."
Le Caiwei continued, "As long as you join the Seven Boxers, you will receive internal assistance from us. Besides strictly prohibited behavior, everyone will help each other."
Xu Ning heard this and began to think.
But Xu Ning did not immediately agree to this.
Joining them would be convenient, but naturally there would also be constraints.
He had to collect more information before deciding whether to join or not.
"Thank you Sister Le for the invitation, but I have to think this over first."
Xu Ning declined.
"Okay, you can think about it first."
Le Caiwei did not force him.
Afterwards, Xu Ning bid farewell and left the Spring Moon Courtyard.
"Sister Caiwei, you seem to be very satisfied with this sparring session."
The chubby girl brought a wet towel with warm water and gently wiped Le Caiwei's cheeks.
"I am very satisfied."
Le Caiwei nodded: "Xu Ning's void realm punching technique is very clever. Whether it is offensive or defensive, he is excellent at both. No matter what kind of practice I need, he can meet my requirements."
"It's hard to find such a good sparring partner. Giving him ten contribution points a day is practically a steal."
"Do you think he will join the Seven Boxers?"
The chubby girl asked.
"I'm not sure."
Le Caiwei shook her head. "An ordinary disciple would definitely join the Seven Boxers instantly. But he probably won't, unless the benefits tempt him."
"For people like him, even if they don't join an inner sect organization, they can still stand out in the inner sect and make a name for themselves."
"But…"
Le Caiwei paused: "I will still try to get him, since I am not actively helping the Seven Boxers currently."
"Before, Guo Yuechun and I were similar in strength, but recently, she managed to break through the void realm and start to squeeze me out of the Seven Boxers."
Le Caiwei's expression turned a little cold. "If I want to continue to stand on my two feet, I have to find a teammate, and Xu Ning is a good candidate. He is not only strong, but also young and sufficiently talented. He will be able to enter the void realm in a few years. By then, I will definitely enter the void realm as well. If Xu Ning is willing to support me, I will be qualified to fight for the next leader position of the Seven Boxers."
The chubby girl listened and scratched her head. "So complicated."
…
Xu Ning ate some food first before returning to his room.
Looking at the paper voucher that was worth 100 contribution points, Xu Ning had a smile on his face.
"Xu Ning, you are finally back."
Gu Qinghe pushed open Xu Ning's door.
His room was next to Xu Ning's.
"What did you do this afternoon? Why haven't I seen you around?"
Gu Qinghe walked in. "I wanted to go to the Mission Hall and look at the missions with you."
"I already went to the Mission Hall."
Xu Ning said, "I have already accepted a mission, and I even got paid."
Xu Ning shook the paper voucher worth 100 contribution points.
What?"
Gu Qinghe quickly grabbed the paper coupon in Xu Ning's hand and took a closer look.
"What kind of mission gives you 100 contribution points in one afternoon?"
Gu Qinghe returned the paper voucher to Xu Ning and quickly asked.
"Sparring practice."
Xu Ning explained: "I accompanied a senior sister to practice her void realm secret techniques. I make ten contribution points a day. This is my pay for the next ten days."
Gu Qinghe was a little envious after hearing this: "Tomorrow I have to go to the Mission Hall and accept a mission."
"What did you do this afternoon?"
Xu Ning asked casually.
"When you were away, I walked around by myself, got to know some people, and asked about the inner sect."
Gu Qinghe replied.
"Asked about the inner sect…"
Xu Ning heard the words and asked, "Do you know about the Seven Boxers?"
"Seven Boxers?"
Gu Qinghe replied, "Of course I know, the Seven Boxers are one of the largest internal groups in the inner sect. They can even influence the decisions of inner sect deacons."
"As far as I know, many of the new disciples want to join these internal organizations, but are not able to. Why do you ask? Do you want to join the Seven Boxers?"
Gu Qinghe asked casually.
"The senior sister who practiced with me, wants me to join the Seven Boxers."
Xu Ning responded, "But I didn't immediately agree."
Gu Qinghe frowned and said, "Don't you value this opportunity?"
"I heard that as long as you join the Seven Boxers, you will be given an extra Pure Source Pill every month by the Seven Boxers."
Gu Qinghe said, "Moreover, as long as you can complete the internal missions, there will be additional rewards, and I heard the rewards of the missions are very generous."
"In addition, if you are attacked by other people or other internal groups, Seven Boxers will take the initiative to help you. Apparently, Xiao Qiyun, the leader of the Seven Boxers, is a good leader."
"I see…"
After hearing what Gu Qinghe said, Xu Ning was a little tempted.
Once he met Le Caiwei tomorrow, he would ask her about the details.
If the benefits were tempting enough, he would accept the invitation.
But if it took too much effort, then he wouldn't.
…
The next day.
According to the agreement, Xu Ning went to the Spring Moon Courtyard for their sparring session.
Just like yesterday, he fought fiercely.
At noon, Le Caiwei suddenly waved her hand.
"Enough, that's it for today."
Xu Ning looked at Le Caiwei, who seemed a little tired. "Not practicing in the afternoon?"
"Enough."
Le Caiwei said, "I still have some stuff to do this afternoon, and…"
Le Caiwei pulled up her sleeves.
Her two forearms, together with her fists, were completely red and swollen.
This happened yesterday as well. Le Caiwei even had to soak her arms in water to relieve the pain.
Now one day later, after more high-intensity training, the injuries on her arms had worsened.
Xu Ning was not tired at all.
Although he had suffered some injuries, his Flame Breath Bone Sutra had healed all of those injuries in no time.
"Next time I'll go easy."
Xu Ning said.
"No need, this is better."
Le Caiwei responded.
Although Le Caiwei had only spent one day sparring with Xu Ning, she believed that her punching technique had improved.
Le Caiwei felt that if she practiced this way for a month, she would advance her void realm secret technique to level two.
"Sister Le, I want to ask some questions about the Seven Boxers."
Xu Ning said.
When Le Caiwei heard Xu Ning say this, a flash of a smile appeared on her face.
She guessed that after Xu Ning left yesterday, he must have asked about the Seven Boxers.
"Go."
"If I join the Seven Boxers, what will I receive, and what do I need to do?"
Xu Ning's question was very direct.
"As long as you join the Seven Boxers, then every month, in addition to the one Pure Source Pill that the inner disciples receive, we will also give an extra Pure Source Pill."
"In addition, if you have a problem in the inner sect, the Seven Boxers will take the initiative to help you solve the problem."
Le Caiwei's words were similar to what Gu Qinghe said yesterday.
Seeing that Xu Ning was not tempted, Le Caiwei said, "In addition to this, there are some smaller benefits. For example, in the Seven Boxers, Pure Source Pills and contribution points can be exchanged both ways. In terms of getting missions, the Seven Boxers will receive worthwhile missions that are not available to the public. These missions will be directly assigned to our internal group."
"And what you need to do is to complete an internal group mission every month, which will also be paid."
Le Caiwei said.
"Hmm…"
Xu Ning was still not too excited.
Judging from the current benefits, the gains from joining the Seven Boxers did not seem very obvious.
In addition to one more Pure Source Pill, he would receive more worthwhile missions, which slightly tempted Xu Ning.
After seeing Xu Ning hesitating, Le Caiwei thought about it and said, "This is only for beginners. There are internal classes in the Seven Boxers. If you reach a higher class, you can receive more Pure Source Pills and a higher degree of freedom."
"Like?"
Xu Ning asked.
"With your strength, coupled with my help, you can reach Class Three. At Class Three, you'll receive three Pure Source Pills every month!"
"Additionally, your degree of freedom will also increase. At that point, internal missions can be done once every three months, but the difficulty of those missions slightly increases."
Le Caiwei's conditions finally made Xu Ning somewhat satisfied.
Three more Pure Source Pills every month was worth 300 units of energy.
"If that is the case, I am willing to join the Seven Boxers."
After thinking about this, Xu Ning made a decision.
"Okay!"
Le Caiwei smiled.
'I introduced Xu Ning to the Seven Boxers.'
'As long as I maintain a relationship with Xu Ning in the future, I will surely become friends with him.'
"I have to attend a meeting for the Seven Boxers this afternoon."
Le Caiwei explained, "I recommend you to come."
"By the way, if you want to reach a higher class, remember to show your greatest strength in the afternoon."
Le Caiwei couldn't wait to show those people her latest recruit..
Chapter 121: Strong Flattening
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In the afternoon.
Le Caiwei took Xu Ning to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.
The residents of the first ten Spring Moon Courtyard rooms were all well-known inner sect elites.
And Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6 was the residence of Xiao Qiyun, the leader of the Seven Boxers.
However, he traveled all year round, so Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6 had become a meeting place for the Seven Boxers.
"The participants of today's meeting are all middle and senior members of Class Four and Class Three."
Le Caiwei said to Xu Ning.
Prior to this, Le Caiwei had told Xu Ning about the situation in the Seven Boxers.
In the Seven Boxers, Xiao Qiyun was the only one in Class Six, with four people in Class Five. Le Caiwei was in Class Four, so she had a relatively high status in the Seven Boxers.
Although her strength was not in the void realm, she was born in a big family in the city, and the family behind her was rich in resources, so she had a relatively large influence in the Seven Boxers.
"I will directly recommend you to Class Three."
Le Caiwei said, "If everything goes well, a person named Guo Yuechun will definitely block it in every possible way, so you should be mentally prepared."
"Understood."
Xu Ning was not too surprised.
Competition among internal cliques was not unexpected.
Le Caiwei brought Xu Ning to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.
Many people had already arrived at the first floor of the attic.
They looked at Le Caiwei standing next to Xu Ning.
'There are at least three to four void realm martial artists here.'
Xu Ning felt a lot of pressure from several people.
"The Yuelan Sect really is powerful. This is just a small group of inner disciples, yet there are so many void realm martial artists here."
Xu Ning was impressed by the power of the Yuelan Sect.
In the outside world, a void realm martial artist would be extremely powerful.
Moreover, the void realm martial artists here were all young people.
Although after advancing to the void realm, one's rate of aging would be greatly decreased, one's appearance was still a sign of vigorous vitality.
"Caiwei, is this the newcomer you brought?"
Someone asked Le Caiwei.
"That's right."
Le Caiwei responded.
Xu Ning stood on the side and did not speak.
Soon, everyone participating in the meeting had arrived.
The last one who came in was a young woman with an enchanting figure and heavy makeup on her face.
After she walked in, she greeted the Class Four crowd, but skipped Le Caiwei.
When her eyes made contact with Xu Ning, she only glanced at him for a second.
Xu Ning speculated that she should be Le Caiwei's opponent, Guo Yuechun.
"Everyone is here, right?"
Sitting in the front position was a young man with a refined body and a dignified appearance.
This person's name was Ning Xun, and he was the strongest and most influential person in Class Four.
"Then, let's start today's meeting."
He glanced at Xu Ning and then began to speak.
Xu Ning sat next to Le Caiwei.
The content of the meeting was mostly related to the recent affairs in the sect or the Seven Boxers.
Xu Ning could hardly understand what they were talking about.
He just sat there as a listener for the time being.
The meeting was done in about half an hour.
After Ning Xun finished the final summary, he looked at Le Caiwei and said, "Caiwei, are you recommending a newcomer today?"
"Yes, Brother Ning."
Le Caiwei stood up, looked around, and said, "His name is Xu Ning. He is an inner disciple who entered yesterday, and I am going to recommend him to Class Three."
'Class Three?'
When Le Caiwei said this, everyone present was a little surprised.
Everyone looked at Xu Ning with a curious look.
A newcomer starting at Class Three was rare in the Seven Boxers.
"Le Caiwei, are you kidding me?"
Guo Yuechun crossed her long legs as she leaned back in her chair. "He is a new disciple who has not even contributed much to the Seven Boxers, so why should he be in Class Three?"
"I see that his strength is only in the spirit realm. Do you know how many spirit realm martial artists are there in the Seven Boxers? And quite a few of them are in Class Two or even Class One, so why is he so special that he should be a Class Three?"
"Le Caiwei, this is not your call."
Guo Yuechun did not hide her look of contempt at all.
Le Caiwei's eyes were cold. "As a Class Four, I have a special recommendation spot every year. This year, I will use this recommendation spot for Xu Ning."
The two were going head-to-head with one another.
Xu Ning sat on the side with a calm expression.
Although he was in the middle of the dispute, he did not seem to care
"Then you should also know that the special recommendation also depends on the qualifications of the disciple."
Guo Yuechun sneered. "Did he make any special contributions, or is his strength far beyond his peers?"
"In other words, if he is not outstanding in any aspect, does he come from a big family?"
After Guo Yuechun said this, Le Caiwei's face suddenly became cold.
Guo Yuechun was publicly humiliating her.
"Yuechun."
Ning Xun glanced at her. "Enough."
When Guo Yuechun heard those words, she paused for a second, but she still said, "I don't agree to designate this person as a Class Three."
"What do you guys think?"
Ning Xun's gaze swept across the faces of more than a dozen Class Fours.
"I think it's fine."
"I disagree. His strength is too poor."
"…"
More than a dozen Class Fours began to express their opinions.
Most of the ones that agreed had a close relationship with Le Caiwei, while the ones that disagreed were all on the side of Guo Yuechun.
Xu Ning watched all of this quietly.
This incident allowed Xu Ning to figure out some of the interpersonal relationships here.
"Okay."
Ning Xun instantly stopped the crowd.
"Whether Xu Ning is a Class Three, I will decide."
Ning Xun said, "Generally speaking, outsiders who have contributed nothing and are in the spirit realm, belong to Class Two. But Xu Ning has Caiwei's recommendation this year, so we'll relax the conditions."
"As long as we can confirm that Xu Ning's strength meets the standards of Class Three, then I will allow him to be a Class Three, fair enough?"
As soon as Ning Xun finished talking, the crowd was silent.
But afterwards, everyone agreed.
Guo Yuechun was obviously not very happy, but she couldn't refute Ning Xun directly.
Ning Xun was the only void realm second stage martial artist in Class Four. Additionally, he had made huge contributions to the Seven Boxers. He had a bright future ahead of him.
"Xu Ning, do you have any opinions?"
Ning Xun looked at Xu Ning.
"No."
Xu Ning stood up.
Ning Xun's requirement for being in the spirit realm was nothing to Xu Ning.
With the third level of Tidal Fist superimposed with the third level of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra, Xu Ning could even suppress semi void realm demon beasts.
"Are there spirit realm warriors that will fight against Xu Ning?"
Ning Xun asked everyone.
When Guo Yuechun heard that, she turned to look at one of the Class Fours.
This person was tall and ugly, with an aggressive face slapped on top.
Guo Yuechun gave the man a look.
After seeing Guo Yuechun look at him, the man was delighted at first before getting up immediately.
"I'll go!"
The man looked at Xu Ning with an eager look.
Le Caiwei's eyebrows moved.
Shen Qiulun.
This person had a crush on Guo Yuechun.
Before Guo Yuechun was promoted to a void realm martial artist, Shen Qiulun had been following Guo Yuechun.
And now that Guo Yuechun had reached the void realm, Shen Qiulun's attitude towards Guo Yuechun became more humble and submissive.
Although Le Caiwei looked down on him very much, she had to admit that Shen Qiulun was strong.
However, facing Xu Ning…
Le Caiwei slowly revealed a smirk on her face.
Shen Qiulun was strong. He had trained his punching technique to level two, which was much stronger than Le Caiwei.
But he was no match compared to Xu Ning's Tidal Fist.
"What?"
Guo Yuechun saw Le Caiwei's smile.
'Could it be…'
Guo Yuechun's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Qiulun."
Guo Yuechun suddenly said, "Do your best."
Shen Qiulun smiled unconsciously, showing his teeth.
"Of course."
Shen Qiulun gave Guo Yuechun a thumbs up.
Guo Yuechun smiled again.
"Xu Ning, right? Come on, I'll test you."
Shen Qiulun was ready to go all out.
He didn't think Xu Ning was worthy of being his opponent.
There were almost no people who could cultivate a void realm secret technique to level two while being in the spirit realm.
If he didn't waste so much time on his void realm secret technique, he might have advanced to the void realm already.
This kind of extreme self-confidence made Shen Qiulun feel that he would definitely win.
"Please enlighten me."
Xu Ning took a step back.
Everyone present had already created space for the two of them.
Xu Ning was ready. He glanced at Le Caiwei.
Le Caiwei saw Xu Ning's gaze and gave him a look.
Xu Ning knew that Le Caiwei wanted him to use his full strength.
'Ever since my Flame Breath Bone Sutra reached level three, my body strength has finally improved again. Although I am still in the mortal realm for now, combined with Tidal Fist at the third level, my full strength should be a magnitude higher than before.'
Xu Ning looked forward to displaying his full strength.
"Come on!"
Shen Qiulun shouted.
Xu Ning did not intend to wait any longer.
Xu Ning activated his internal qi.
His internal qi began to flow between the meridians in his body, transforming his strength, shifting between cold and hot.
His two void realm secret techniques of "fire" and "water" characteristics, had gradually transitioned to a "nature" characteristic.
Xu Ning felt like his body was swelling.
All of the qi and force condensed in his fists.
"Ha!"
Xu Ning shouted and rushed forward.
A fierce momentum radiated from Xu Ning.
He clenched his fist, preparing his punch.
Xu Ning threw out a quadruple strength punch!
'Sh*t!'
Prior to this, Shen Qiulun looked relaxed.
But when Xu Ning threw out his punch, the instincts of a spirit realm martial artist suddenly made him feel a sense of fear.
He suddenly felt his back sweat.
Shen Qiulun instinctively wanted to avoid this punc
punch.
However, Xu Ning's speed was too fast.
The fist turned into a flash of light, arriving in front of Shen Qiulun's face.
Shen Qiulun had no choice but to face the punch.
He also used his void realm secret technique, punching at Xu Ning's fist!
Bang!
The punches collided.
Shen Qiulun's arm made a crisp bone cracking sound. His arm then began to twist and deform.
Shen Qiulun's body was struck by Xu Ning's tremendous strength.
Shen Qiulun began to vomit blood.
Xu Ning's powerful force not only shattered his arm, but also penetrated into his body.
Shen Qiulun's internal organs went into shock and were filled with hidden injuries.
"Um…"
Ning Xun, who was sitting in the head seat, didn't expect this to happen at all.
After seeing Shen Qiulun being knocked into the air, he reacted immediately.
He flew over and caught Shen Qiulun from falling.
Ning Xun twisted his wrist behind Shen Qiulun, absorbing Xu Ning's remaining force, before placing Shen Qiulun on the ground.
Instantly, the atmosphere was dead silent.
Shen Qiulun had already passed out.
It was either because his injuries were too severe, or he was too furious at his failure.
"Xu Ning, nicely done!"
Le Caiwei could hardly contain her excitement.
Even though she knew Xu Ning's true strength, she did not expect that Xu Ning would defeat Shen Qiulun in one blow.
Xu Ning's combat potential was the closest to a void realm warrior Le Caiwei had ever seen.
"Xu Ning, how dare you injure your fellow colleague!"
Guo Yuechun stood up suddenly with a terrible look on her face.
She spoke in an aggressive tone.
"I will report you to an inner sect deacon. You have just arrived here, but you're already hurting your fellow colleagues!"
Guo Yuechun's face was full of hatred.
She was angry at Xu Ning for being so strong, as well as Shen Qiulun for being so weak.
Everyone knew that Shen Qiulun was representing her in this fight.
But now, she had lost her face in such a fiasco.
"Guo Yuechun!"
Before Xu Ning said anything, Ning Xun coldly snorted. "Don't be too presumptuous!"
"Xu Ning and Shen Qiulun are both spirit realm martial artists, so they are equivalent in strength. How is this not a fair fight?"
Guo Yuechun had to hold back for now.
She glanced at Xu Ning first, then stared at Le Caiwei before saying coldly, "Just wait and see!"
Afterwards, Guo Yuechun went outside without even looking at Shen Qiulun.
Ning Xun was rather helpless after seeing this. He then looked at a Class Three disciple.
The disciple carried Shen Qiulun, who had passed out, away for treatment.
Ning Xun also finally made the decision in front of everyone. "Now, everyone knows Xu Ning's strength. From now on, Xu Ning will be a Class Three disciple of the Seven Boxers."
"Thank you, Brother Ning."
Xu Ning cupped his fists towards Ning Xun.
What happened just now gave Xu Ning a good impression of Ning Xun.
"Caiwei, recruiting Xu Ning is a demonstration of your vision."
Ning Xun praised Le Caiwei in front of everyone.
Ning Xun waved his hand. "Let's stop today's meeting here."
Everyone began to leave.
But before leaving, everyone looked at Xu Ning again.
They knew very well that another strong character had joined the Seven Boxers..
Chapter 122: Double Secret Scroll
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.
"Enough."
Le Caiwei ended the sparring session with Xu Ning after another day of practice.
Le Caiwei's clothes were soaked in sweat again. She was panting.
Although she was exhausted, Le Caiwei was in a good mood.
Over the past two days of sparring with Xu Ning, she had improved quite a lot in her punching technique.
Additionally, yesterday, Xu Ning embarrassed her rival Guo Yuechun in front of everyone, which made Le Caiwei very happy.
"Oh yeah, Xu Ning."
Le Caiwei said, "This afternoon, including the next few days, you don't have to come by."
"Why? Are you too tired?"
Xu Ning asked.
"No."
Le Caiwei shook her head, "One of the aura fountains of the Seven Boxers is free these days, and I have to seize this opportunity to practice my void realm secret scroll and strive to enter the void realm as soon as possible."
Aura fountains were one of the valuable resources of the Yuelan Sect.
In the inner sect, aura fountains were a scarce resource. Ordinary disciples couldn't use it at all, as it was almost always controlled by the large inner sect groups.
Practicing in an aura fountain could accelerate the speed of cultivating a void realm secret scroll.
There were four aura fountains under the Seven Boxers.
However, these four aura fountains were basically occupied by void realm martial artists within the Seven Boxers. The disciples below them had almost no opportunity to use them.
"Aren't aura fountains usually occupied by void realm martial artists? How are they empty?"
Xu Ning asked.
Yesterday, none of the Class Five Seven Boxers appeared at the meeting, as they were all practicing their void realm secret scroll at their aura fountains.
Xu Ning began to learn many things about the Yuelan Sect.
"Last night, Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun, who had been traveling abroad, finally came back."
Le Caiwei explained to Xu Ning, "He took away all of the four Class Five members of the Seven Boxers. The demon slaying practice session will be held in two months, so Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun took them away to capture a void realm demon beast. Therefore, the aura fountains are not occupied by anyone right now."
"The vacant aura fountain was originally meant to be occupied by Guo Yuechun, but Senior Brother Ning Xun knows that I have been stuck on the edge of the void realm and can't go any further, so he gave the spot to me."
After Le Caiwei explained everything, Xu Ning understood.
In fact, Xu Ning also wanted to go check out these aura fountains to determine if he could absorb energy from it.
But it was a pity that he had only just entered the Seven Boxers, so he had no right to touch an aura fountain.
"In this case, I will rest for a few days."
Xu Ning said, "After you finish training at the aura fountain, we'll start sparring again."
"Okay."
Le Caiwei nodded.
"Oh yeah."
Le Caiwei suddenly remembered something and took out a paper voucher worth 100 contribution points from her pocket. "These are the contribution points you exchanged the Pure Source Pills with."
"Thanks."
Xu Ning took the 100 contribution points, his head spinning.
Yesterday, after knowing that Pure Source Pills could be used to exchange for contribution points at the Seven Boxers, Xu Ning exchanged 100 contribution points through Le Caiwei.
For this, he paid the price of 10 Pure Source Pills.
After that, Xu Ning left Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.
However, he did not return to his residence immediately, instead he went to the Materials Hall.
It was noon when he entered the Materials Hall, and there was barely anyone here.
Xu Ning went up to the counter and said, "I want to redeem a middle-grade void realm secret scroll."
Xu Ning took out 200 contribution points and handed them to the clerk at the front counter.
"Sure."
After taking 200 contribution points from Xu Ning, the clerk gave Xu Ning a thin book.
"This is a record of all the void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques that can be exchanged. You can choose the one you feel is the most suitable. The middle-grade void realm secret scrolls are labeled."
The clerk patiently explained to Xu Ning.
"Thanks a lot."
Xu Ning took the booklet, sat down, and began to browse its contents.
"This really is a big faction. Even in the inner sect, there are so many void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques."
Xu Ning was dazzled by the types of void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques available.
If any of these were brought to the outside world, they would be considered treasures, but here, they were displayed on the pages of a book like common commodities, giving Xu Ning the freedom to choose.
"I have Tidal Fist and the Flame Breath Bone Sutra, which have the nature of 'water' and 'fire' respectively, so the void realm secret scroll I choose can only be one of these two characteristics."
Xu Ning knew about his needs.
Void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques complimented each other.
The two must have matching properties in order to maximize the full strength of a void realm martial artist.
For example, Xu Ning practiced two void realm secret techniques.
If he chose a fire characteristic secret scroll, then his Flame Breath Bone Sutra would synergize with his secret scroll, becoming a primary technique and increasing its potential.
Whereas his Tidal Fist could only be used as an auxiliary punch technique, as it could not synergize with the fire characteristic secret scroll.
At that point, although Tidal Fist could still exert the lethality of a void realm secret technique, it couldn't be compared with the Flame Breath Bone Sutra.
Xu Ning felt unfortunate about this.
If his void realm secret techniques were of the same characteristic, then he could just easily choose a void realm secret scroll of the same characteristic.
However, Xu Ning, who had obtained two void realm secret techniques, was unable to resist the temptation, so he practiced them both.
After all, void realm secret techniques were too valuable to not practice.
"What?"
Just when Xu Ning was thinking whether he should choose a water or fire-based secret scroll, he saw a certain void realm secret scroll on one of the pages.
'Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll?'
Xu Ning quickly read the detailed explanation of this secret scroll.
"There's a secret scroll like this?"
After reading the detailed explanation of the secret scroll, Xu Ning was shocked.
This Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll combined the fire and water characteristics at the same time.
If he practiced it, then his Tidal Fist and Flame Breath Bone Sutra would both become primary secret techniques.
Xu Ning suppressed his excitement and continued to read the rest of the book.
Although the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll was tempting for Xu Ning, he was not sure whether there would be a more suitable secret scroll.
Xu Ning read the book carefully. Xu Ning took about half an hour before he finished reading the entire book.
After careful weighing his options, Xu Ning finally decided to buy the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.
'There are only a few dual characteristic secret scrolls, and the only one with a fire and water characteristic is this Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.'
Xu Ning closed the book, got up, and walked to the counter.
"I want to redeem the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll."
Xu Ning said to the clerk in front of the counter.
The clerk was taken aback when he heard Xu Ning's request. He then asked, "You are talking about the double secret scroll that has both water and fire characteristics?"
"Yes."
Xu Ning confirmed.
The clerk furrowed his eyebrows and pondered for a moment before kindly reminded, "Are you sure? Although your potential will be higher after practicing a double secret scroll, secret scrolls and secret techniques will affect each other's practice speed. Practicing a double secret scroll means that at least two secret techniques are required. This will delay your practice by quite a bit."
"I understand, but I still want this one."
Although Xu Ning understood the kind intentions of the clerk, his attitude was firm.
Practicing two secret techniques was difficult for others, but it was much easier for someone who had a Martial Arts Panel.
Even cultivating multiple mortal realm external skills was difficult for most people to do.
"All right…"
The clerk felt rather disappointed.
In the clerk's opinion, Xu Ning was just an overconfident young man.
When Xu Ning encountered difficulties in the future, he would pay for his arrogance.
Unfortunately by then, it would be too late.
The void realm secret scrolls were unlike mortal realm internal skills, which could be switched midway.
Once someone practiced a secret scroll, there was no turning back.
"Just wait a second."
The clerk turned around and went to the back. After a while, he walked back out again.
He held a palm-sized piece of porcelain with various patterns engraved on it, as well as a porcelain bottle.
"The Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll is written on it. After you leave, drop the liquid in the porcelain bottle into your eyes, wipe it on the porcelain piece, and then look at it."
The clerk handed the porcelain piece and the porcelain bottle to Xu Ning at the same time.
Xu Ning was not unfamiliar with this method of learning a secret scroll.
Back in State Feiyun, before he entered the Black Armored Guards, he learned the Source Breath Bodybuilding Tactic in the same way.
"Thanks."
Xu Ning put the things away and walked back towards his residence.
'I finally have a void realm secret scroll in my hands!'
…
"Qinghe!"
After Xu Ning returned to his residence, he didn't immediately start practicing it, instead he went to find Gu Qinghe.
"What's wrong, Xu Ning?"
Gu Qinghe had just finished eating lunch at this time.
"I'm going on a retreat for a few days."
Xu Ning said to Gu Qinghe: "If someone from the Seven Boxers comes to find me in the next few days, please explain the situation for me."
"No problem."
Gu Qinghe said, "Are you retreating to practice your secret technique?"
"No, secret scroll."
Xu Ning responded.
"Secret scroll?"
Gu Qinghe showed a surprised look. "You have a secret scroll?"
"Yesterday, I redeemed some contribution points from the Seven Boxers to make up for what I needed to purchase a secret scroll."
Xu Ning replied.
"Sure enough, there are many benefits from joining the Seven Boxers."
Gu Qinghe was a little envious. "I hope you can work hard and successfully practice your void realm secret scroll."
For talented disciples, it was entirely possible to immediately reach the void realm after receiving a secret scroll.
But the prerequisite was that one would have to cultivate secret techniques in advance, as well as reach the peak of the mortal realm ninth stage.
"Thank you."
Xu Ning cupped his fists and returned to his room.
"I wonder when my father will send more Pure Source Pills…"
Gu Qinghe murmured.
Gu Qinghe could not find a suitable mission in the Mission Hall.
As such, he was waiting for his Pure Source Pills to arrive. After that, he would ask Xu Ning to help convert it into contribution points.
'I hope everything goes well for Xu Ning.'
…
After Xu Ning returned to his room, he placed the porcelain piece and bottle on the table.
After that, Xu Ning took out the box containing the Pure Source Pills and absorbed all of the Pure Source Pills inside at once.
This increased Xu Ning's energy reserves by 500 units.
Combined with the two Aura Crystals that Xu Ning had recently absorbed from the Thousand Source Bug, Xu Ning now had 570 energy units.
The Thousand Source Bug would expel an Aura Crystals every two days, and each time providing 10 units of energy, equivalent to 150 units of energy a month.
However, after going through a metamorphosis, the Thousand Source Bug was no longer interested in the ores it used to eat in the past.
Xu Ning was going to wait until he advanced to the void realm before finding higher-quality ores for the Thousand Source Bug to consume.
'I hope that the energy needed to advance into the mold body realm does not exceed 570 units.'
If the energy required to cultivate to void realm first stage: mold body realm exceeded 570 units, then Xu Ning would have to wait a few more days to advance.
After making all of the preparations, Xu Ning opened the porcelain bottle and dipped his fingers inside the transparent liquid.
Afterwards, Xu Ning wiped the transparent liquid into his eyes as instructed by the clerk. Next, he dipped his fingers into the porcelain bottle again and smeared the liquid on the odd porcelain piece.
After everything was done, Xu Ning began to stare at the strange patterns and markings on the porcelain piece.
After a few seconds, he began to feel an intense wave of dizziness assaulting him.
Xu Ning was certain that he was being drowned in knowledge of the secret scroll.
He had to suffer through this in order to cultivate the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.
'I almost can't take it anymore.'
Xu Ning felt extremely dizzy. He even wanted to vomit.
He couldn't help but look away immediately.
'When I have a chance in the future, I have to try to find some other ways to improve my strength.'
Xu Ning thought.
Finally, after another 15 minutes went by, Xu Ning saw a prompt.
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Consume 500 units of energy to advance the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll?
Yes/No
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'It's finally implanted onto the panel!'
Xu Ning felt relieved. 'Also, it only takes 500 units of energy to reach the mold body realm!'
500 units of energy was needed to reach the void realm first stage. Xu Ning felt that this was a bargain.
He used only 300 units of energy to reach the spirit realm.
"Yes!"
Xu Ning couldn't wait any longer.
Boom!
As soon as Xu Ning confirmed his advancement, he suddenly felt his head screaming, and his body also felt a wave of tearing and shattering pain.
Xu Ning was not too worried about this.
He knew that this was the process required to reach the mold body realm.
Reaching the void realm from the mortal realm meant escaping from the physical body—it was a complete transformation.
And now, he was going through this process.
As long as he survived through this, he would be truly reborn and become a void realm martial artist!
"Hold on!"
Xu Ning cheered himself up.
The process of a rebirth could take as short as three days, or as long as ten days.
This was why Xu Ning asked Gu Qinghe for the favor.
'Hold on…'
Xu Ning was still holding on.
However, his consc