Immortality Begins With Internal Breathing

”Only the fourth transformation of blood qi? Not interested,” said Lin Zheyu, shaking his head

He already had a technique like that, so there was no need to buy another. What he lacked was a technique that could be cultivated to the Dragon Transformation. However, such a technique was unlikely to be found in a backwater like Songyi City, and Lin Zheyu did not hold out much hope.

He only wanted to see whether there was a saber technique with fierce domineering power or a martial technique that could erupt with strength far beyond his usual limits.

”Do you have an explosive type martial technique with great power, or a saber technique with fierce domineering force?” asked Lin Zheyu.

”I do not have a saber technique, but I happen to have an explosive-type martial technique. This is a palm technique usable only by martial artists at the Blood Qi Realm or above. The technique has only one move, called Mountain Shattering Palm. When unleashed, it can shatter mountains and break seas,” said the man in a hurried tone, his eyes lighting up.

There really is one, and it is an explosive-type technique.

Lin Zheyu was slightly surprised. The man before him did not seem very strong, yet he carried quite a few techniques. He might have been a scion of a fallen, esteemed family.

”I need to examine the technique first,” said Lin Zheyu calmly.

”That is fine, senior.”

The man nodded and took a sheet of paper from his chest that recorded part of the Mountain Shattering Palm. Lin Zheyu took the paper and began to read carefully. The Mountain Shattering Palm was a martial technique that recorded a special method of blood qi eruption. By using it, one could release the entirety of one’s blood qi in an instant and deliver an attack far beyond one’s normal strength.

”This is quite an interesting technique. I’ll take it. Name your price,” said Lin Zheyu.

After so many visits to the black market, he had finally found the martial technique he had been searching for. His original goal had been to find a fierce, domineering saber technique, but he had not expected to come across a martial technique instead. It was truly an unexpected surprise.

”The Mountain Shattering Palm costs 1000 taels of silver,” said the man without hesitation.

”300,” replied Lin Zheyu with a calm expression.

A single martial technique for 1000 taels was absurd; it was even more expensive than most cultivation methods.

”Senior, this technique has been passed down through my family. Martial techniques for the Blood Qi Realm are already rare, and selling it for 1000 taels is actually a bargain,” said the man hesitantly.

Lin Zheyu cast him a faint glance as he said, ”300 taels of silver. If I don’t buy it, you’ll never sell it in Songyi City. Those who can afford it won’t need it, and those who need it can’t afford it. Worse, one careless move and you’ll get robbed for it. Ever heard the saying, ’The innocent man becomes guilty for his treasure’?”

The man’s expression shifted and turned slightly grim. He knew all too well how treacherous people could be. One wrong move and he could lose both the sale and his life. He had followed Lin Zheyu secretly to gauge his temperament first. Seeing that Lin Zheyu seemed like a reasonable man, he had dared to approach him with the offer.

”Senior, 300 taels is really too little. Could you perhaps add a bit more? I also have another Blood Qi Realm cultivation method. If you buy both together, I’ll let you have them for 1000 taels total,” said the man with gritted teeth, unwilling but determined.

”Is that one also a martial technique?” asked Lin Zheyu.

”It’s a cultivation technique, one that can only be cultivated up to the second transformation of blood qi. However, it’s a leg technique. Leg techniques are extremely rare, especially those for the Blood Qi Realm. They’re considered treasures. If you purchase both together, I’ll give you a special price. How about it?” said the man, looking at Lin Zheyu with hopeful eyes.

He was in desperate need of money; otherwise, he would never have sold his family’s inherited techniques. Although he possessed techniques of the Blood Qi Realm, his aptitude was too poor. After more than 20 years of effort, he had only reached the early stage of the Organ Forging Realm.

It was unlikely he would ever break through to the Blood Qi Realm in this lifetime. His only hope was to sell his techniques for some silver and use it to buy supplements for one last desperate attempt.

”I already have a leg technique. I don’t need another. I’ll pay 300 taels for the Mountain Shattering Palm. Take it or leave it,” said Lin Zheyu calmly.

”Fine, 300 it is.” The man gritted his teeth as he agreed.

Opportunities like this were rare. If he lost this customer, he didn’t know when he would find another. Besides, he truly feared that Lin Zheyu might rob him after the deal. If he refused to sell, the man might block his way outside the black market.

”Here are 30 taels of gold. Hand me the Mountain Shattering Palm. Once I’ve verified it, you may leave,” said Lin Zheyu as he handed over the gold.

”Here you go, this is the manual for the Mountain Shattering Palm. The Mountain Shattering Palm places tremendous strain on the body. It shouldn’t be used carelessly. Overuse could cripple your arm,” said the man, giving him a warning.

Lin Zheyu took the manual and began reading it there in the secret room. In theory, the Mountain Shattering Palm could unleash triple the usual power of one’s blood qi, making its might truly formidable.

However, it had one major flaw; it placed immense strain on the arm. After each eruption, the arm would suffer damage, and after three consecutive uses, it would be completely crippled, requiring several days of recovery.

Since it was a single-move martial technique, the manual wasn’t lengthy. Lin Zheyu memorized it all in less than 10 minutes. The difficulty of this technique lay in mastering the method of blood qi eruption. The unique blood qi eruption method used by the Mountain Shattering Palm was extremely complex, requiring exceptional comprehension and long hours of training to master.

So blood qi can be used in such a way!

A flicker of amazement flashed in Lin Zheyu’s eyes. He extended his right palm, channeling a small amount of blood qi into his arm. Once infused, it began circulating according to the unique pattern described in the manual. A faint vortex of blood qi formed around his right arm.

Boom!

Lin Zheyu thrust his right palm forward, and his blood qi erupted with a thunderous roar. The forceful gust it produced snuffed out every oil lamp in front of him in an instant.

”Hiss...”

Lin Zheyu felt a sharp pain surge through his arm, his right arm trembling slightly. The Mountain Shattering Palm was indeed difficult to learn. A single misstep could cause one’s blood qi to detonate within the arm, resulting in severe injury. Fortunately, he had used only a small amount of blood qi just now, or his right arm would have been much worse off.

This technique demands an incredible degree of control over blood qi! If I hadn’t already perfected the Golden Goose Technique, which also heightened my control over blood qi, I would have needed years of arduous practice to reach this point, thought Lin Zheyu. He circulated his blood qi throughout his body, allowing it to heal the injury in his arm.

What terrifying comprehension! He just received the technique, and in less than 15 minutes, he’s already able to use it!

The man was deeply shocked by the sight. He knew all too well how difficult this family-inherited martial technique was. In his clan, only a handful had ever succeeded, each after years of grueling training. Yet the man before him had grasped it within 15 minutes. His comprehension was nothing short of monstrous!

”The technique is genuine. You may leave,” said Lin Zheyu calmly as he put the manual away.

”Many thanks, senior!”

The man cupped his fists toward Lin Zheyu, then left the secret room and disappeared into the crowd. It was as if he feared Lin Zheyu might rob him and take back the money. Lin Zheyu wandered the black market a little longer, but finding nothing else of interest, he soon left as well.

Morning came, Lin Zheyu packed his belongings and took with him all the herbs he had purchased for the Blood-Nourishing Bone-Fortifying Decoction. The remaining 70 sets of herbs had been ground into powder and packed into 7 large leather pouches.

Daba Mountain lay some distance from Songyi City, farther even than Lion Valley, so the round trip would take several hours. For this trip, if luck turned against him, Lin Zheyu might have to stay in Daba Mountain for as long as 15 days. Therefore, he brought along all of the medicinal powders. Once he accumulated enough Origin Force, he planned to make his breakthrough right there in Daba Mountain.

Hopefully, I can find that expert, thought Lin Zheyu.

He packed the necessary tools for travel and brought along the token and letter Xu Jingwu had given him, then set out toward the city gates. Not long after leaving his courtyard, Lin Zheyu sensed several gazes falling upon him. A few faces were familiar to him; they were members of the Wuding Gang.

He frowned slightly in puzzlement as he thought, What’s going on? Why are those Wuding Gang people tailing me again?

After a brief glance around to ensure that no experts were following, Lin Zheyu continued on casually, pretending not to notice. At his current level, only martial artists beyond the fourth transformation of blood qi posed a threat to him. And those of the fourth transformation or higher were elite figures in Songyi City; they would never act personally against someone of his standing.

Outside Songyi City, several burly men watched Lin Zheyu’s departing figure.

”Follow him, but be careful. The higher-ups instructed us to track his movements outside the city. Don’t alert him, though. We’re to find out quietly whether the Xu Family is secretly plotting something,” said one of the men.