Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Taiji Obscure, Nine Hundred and Nine Nine Hammer Blows
With an explosive sound, he continued with his Taichi. There was a series of slightly explosive sounds that made him feel very comfortable. Qing Shui never expected that/that he could use the physical strength of an ordinary person to create the peak effect of ‘surface strength’.
The Surface Strength was able to exert body strength before it actually reached Xiantian. For cultivators who were at the peak of Houtian, the strength they circulated could all be considered as ‘surface strength’.
Surface Force [1] requires both feet to stand slightly bent. One must be relaxed, have locked shoulders, straightened one's head, circulated the strength of your Dantian and through one's knee back. One must push forward, and retract the force by pulling it toward the back and waist before tightening one gluteus to call out strength again. The outer body should be loose and not stiff, as the force seeps into the muscles and flesh. It was neither too gentle nor too unyielding. This is what surface forces do.
(TL: try my best, Chinese martial arts description and spells are too difficult for me T_T)
When the arms were raised, they were filled with brute force. The upper extremity was difficult and inflexible, while the lower body floated like the wind, and provided pure power. It is also a surface force. Qing Shui knew that/it was a user of surface power in the Greencloud Continent also could not be considered an expert, let alone in this world of the nine continents.
Qing Shui was surprised because he actually used the strength of his surface strength, a kind of power used by ordinary people. It actually has a power that is not weaker than ‘hidden strength’.
‘Hidden Force’ [1] up and down according to user breath. It is formless, and when one's Qi settles in their dantian, one could use the power of encouraging blood circulation to move the Qi that settles around the meridians and energy channels of one's body. It helps capture the five elements, and strengthens all four limbs. Toughness contains softness, while softness includes toughness. Yin is yin but yang, and vice versa. It will channel through muscle and bone structure, adapt to ‘hard’ or ‘lunak’, weave around, and connect various acupoints in one's body. After that, the Qi would sink and become one with the body, and would not disappear unless it was used. Even when used, it will not be completely depleted. This is “hidden strength” ’!
(TL: Once again I try my best, respect qualitea. He has to deal with all these martial arts translations every chapter for RDS)
Xiantian cultivators used their Xiantian Qi formed in their dantian to ignite their attacks. This was also a form of hidden strength! The Qi from the Ancient Strengthening Technique suddenly circulated automatically within his body as he made a simple move, Taiji’s Single Whip!
He used a simple Taiji Single Whip, yet expended about 80% of Qing Shui's energy. However, there was no reaction or the sound of the air being torn apart. There was only silence as if he had used no violence at all. Upon seeing this, Qing Shui actually laughed.
He had somehow touched the door of the obscure Realm. His arm when he executed the previous attack contained an extremely devastating destructive power.
Qing Shui did not expect that his/her Taiji Fist would be the next to break through to the Clear Realm after his Iaido technique. This caused Qing Shui to feel that/it was joy always present in an accidental occurrence.
Now that/it Taiji Fist had broken through the Clear Realm, his attacks seemed ordinary and without profound. However, there was an impressive atmosphere created from that seemingly simple and coordinated movement. They caused him to appear solemn and authoritative, but also carefree as his attacks followed the desires of his heart perfectly.
Canghai Mingyue who was watching from a distance was completely dumbfounded. If he hadn't personally witnessed this, he wouldn't have believed it. Ever since this little boy came here, the miracles he created were tireless.
After breakfast, Qing Shui prepared to visit the blacksmith shop he bought yesterday. He was a man of his words, so he still had to treat the right arm of the sturdy blacksmith.
In the world of the nine continents, injuries to meridians, bone structures, and dantians, were usually considered incurable. Qing Shui didn't think that/that this was the case because Yu Donghao and Baili Jingwei would still be in a limp state.
He also did not expect his Primordial Needle Technique to be so mystical and was even able to heal someoneething that/it the doctors and alchemists in this world could not cure.
’’ Qing Shui, let's go together to see it! ’’ Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li smile. The three of them walked towards the blacksmith shop that Qing Shui bought yesterday.
Surprisingly, Qing Shui did not take advantage of Canghai Mingyue with his mouth this time. Two women are beautiful, but each has a different beauty. Although Huoyun Liu-Li was beautiful, it was not enough to cause Qing Shui to stop his steps. Under Huoyun's persistence, Qing Shui could feel a pure heart. She felt very warm whenever she interacted with him.
Canghai Mingyue was different. She was amazing, impressive, and her beauty was similar to that of a heavenly angel. Her beauty was the kind of beauty that belittled everyone else. In Qing Shui's mind, this was the type that moved his emotions the most. However, there was one thing that he absolutely could not accept – women he wanted were stronger when compared to him.
Being in front of such a woman, she felt inferior, and thus she subconsciously rejected such a woman. Qing Shui wasn't a male chauvinist pig but he couldn't accept the fact that his/her women would be stronger than him. The pride carved into his bones naturally caused him to stay away from such a woman. In a random state of mind, the two women beside him felt that his/her expression was very strange. Somehow, a little depression mixed with .. hidden anger?
”Are you okay? What the hell's going on? Are you thinking about unpleasant things anymore? ” Huoyun asked, concern seen in his voice.
Canghai Mingyue was also curious. Suddenly, he thought of the little girl selling tea leaves in the Yan Clan. A girl who looked like Qing Shui. He could still remember the struggle in his eyes and endure it. No one knew what burden he carried in his heart.
” I'm fine, how can there be unpleasant items? I'm walking with two beautiful women right now, you know? How can I ask for more? ’
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Walking into the shop that looked simple and unadorned, the powerful blacksmith was currently forging a piece of metal. They could even hear the sound of the hammer ringing before they even entered.
” You are here! ” The strong blacksmith greeted Qing Shui, as he subtly glanced at Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li before he looked away.
This caused Qing Shui to be secretly impressed. He was specifically paying attention to the blacksmith's eyes. It was very clear even after he saw the two beautiful women.
’’Come, let me help you cure the disease. You'll need treatment for a week, and I'll be here to take care of help every day for the week. You'll know if it's healed or not after a week. ” Qing Shui decided to start immediately. After all, there is no benefit to patients if treatment for their damaged meridians and bone structures is delayed.
Forging is something very powerful. For ordinary humans, one must be at least in the Martial Disciple class before they have the caliber to be referred to as a blacksmith.
’’Now?’ ‘The burly man asked in amazement.
’’Ya, let's go. It's gonna be quick! ’
The blacksmith nodded, pointing to a room. ’’ That room. ’’
After entering, the blacksmith took off his upper clothes as his muscular and torn arms were revealed. She looked at Qing Shui as she asked, ” Is there still something I need to do? ‘
’’ I'm not afraid of pain. Thank ye. ” The blacksmith smiled as he lay down, extending his right hand to Qing Shui.
’” Do you usually spend the whole year here alone? ” Qing Shui asked casually as he checked the extent of the blacksmith injury. Even though he had scanned the blacksmith yesterday with the Sky Vision Technique, it was only a short scan. Today, he detailed the extent of the injury. One of the energy channels on the blacksmith's right arm was badly damaged and most would only last until the end of the year. For a blacksmith, if one of his arms was disabled, it would be as if there was no meaning in life.
’’Ya I'm alone here. The only one who accompanies me is this blacksmith shop. This is the only parent I left me. They wish I could become a great grandmaster in the future. This is also the reason why I don't want to sell the shop. ’’The blacksmith sighed, as depression could be heard in her tone.
” Oh, but why did you still agree to my request in the end? ” Ask Qing Shui.
’Because my hand this is everything to me. Without that shop, I could still achieve the expectations that the parents had for me. But if this arm is lost, everything, my hopes and dreams, will all be destroyed. ’
” Actually your goal cannot be considered difficult to achieve! ” Qing Shui smiled, as he stuffed the gold needles inserted with the Qi of the Ancient Strengthening Technique into the arms of the blacksmiths, causing them to tremble slightly. Occasionally, he would retract and reinsert in different acupoints or continuously knock a certain place with his hands.
The strong blacksmith had a lack of understanding on his face as he looked at Qing Shui. He did not understand why this young man would treat him so well. He basically had nothing to his name. Even if Qing Shui was a con man, there was no need to make much effort to deceive him into getting the things he had. Looking at the two beautiful women on Qing Shui's side, she knew that/it was Qing Shui must be someone extraordinary. Being able to cure his illness as well as take out millions of taels of silver, how could he still be an ordinary person?
He was an alchemist, a mysterious and extraordinary alchemist, but why would he want a blacksmith shop, and such a small one? Could it be like Qing Shui said before? There is no need for any reason if someone wants to do something.
Qing Shui slowly took out a golden needle from the blacksmith's arm. The blacksmith had not uttered a single cry since the beginning of the treatment. This caused Qing Shui to be quietly impressed by the durability of his steel-like body.
” Go and test my arm. See if there's a difference. ” Qing Shui smile.
The strong blacksmith trembled his shoulders as he swung in a right-hand straight direction. He repeated it again, and again.
” I really can finally use my full strength! ” Blacksmith screams in joy. In the past, he could only use half of his strength because there would be unbearable pain if he tried to use more power than that.
” Thank you, my name is Huyou [2]. ’’The blacksmith exclaimed happily with gratitude. Although he was very happy, he did not forget his manners.
This is a man with excellent restraint!
’’I Qing Shui. In the future, the two of us will manage this shop together. ” Qing Shui laugh.
’’ This store is already yours, but I hope I can still stay here. After all, blacksmiths are my love and my life. ” Huyou seriously replied.
Qing Shui sighed, silently agreeing. He guessed that if he said something again, Huyou would definitely refuse.
They both walked outside the room. Qing Shui realized that/it was Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun were looking at some weapons. When they saw Qing Shui coming out of the room, they began to walk over to him.
’’Can you show me the process of forging weapons? I want to study. ” Qing Shui solemnly asked Huyou.
Huyou agreed as he started, first finding the players he wanted to create …
Looking at the technique as well as noticing some complexities, Qing Shui saw that his/her sword form was finally lifted out of the cold water. Under the forging of several hundred pounds of Huyou hammers, finally an average-looking sword was taken from the furnace.
Qing Shui knew that/that the quality of this sword was ugly because Houyu gave him a lightning course in forging. The two women stood to the side as they watched with indescribable expressions in their eyes. Until now, they still did not believe that/it Qing Shui was interested in forging, although the craft of being a blacksmith was not looked down upon by others. On the contrary, blacksmiths enjoyed quite a high status in this world of the nine continents. A good weapon could increase one's attack by several times.
’” Let me try it! ’’Qing Shui speaks with a vibrant spirit.
Huyou smiled as Qing Shui took over his position. Qing Shui seemed to be very excited, after all, this was the first time he had tried forging a weapon. Thus, he was filled with anticipation. Staring at all the material about, he realized that/that he could create the weapon he wanted by using ‘mud silver’. Finally, he decided to create a sword shape with jagged ends. His appearance was not very important to him. His only requirement was that it could increase his strength.
After which, he placed a common metal origin stone inside the furnace as he used the technique Huyou had shown him earlier. Very quickly, the original form had been created. After dousing it with water, Qing Shui infused the iron hammer with the Qi of the Ancient Strengthening Technique as he started raining down the sword on the original form of the sword. Although his punch looked clumsy, he was truly incomparably, gaining more by the two. Seeing how the metal was succumbing to the pressure created by each of its attacks, Qing Shui was filled with complacency.
Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li stared in astonishment. The sword made from normal materials actually shone with a gentle light in response to Qing Shui's hammering attempt. At this moment, Qing Shui appeared more like a blacksmith when compared to Huyou.
Although Huyou accelerated his speed earlier, Qing Shui was still a beginner! As the process of sword creation went on, its rate of improvement could be clearly seen to what extent there were spectators watching the process, no one would believe that/it was Qing Shui was a novice.
Or was he a naturally born master blacksmith !?
Even the way he was hammering gave off an extremely mysterious feeling. His hammer punch looked simple yet filled with a complex sense of weight, as the original shape of the sword began to look like the sword he had imagined in his mind. He used the image in his mind to form a sword. Finally, after a rumbling sound echoed, the Silver-Serrated Sword actually emitted a faint cold light. This showed that/it the sword was finally finished, when Qing Shui breathed a sigh of relief.
This was the first sword he had created in his life and he had tracked down the number of hammer blows he had used before. He used a total of 999 hammer blows, only one flaw of the information recorded in his memories was unlocked by the Ancient Strengthening technique. He recalled an unlocked memory saying that/that 1,000 hammer blows was the minimum requirement for forging a good weapon. The more hammer blows, the higher the quality of the weapons made. However, with the materials at hand as well as his newly acquired skills, 999 hammer blows were already the absolute limit. Once the dim light shone, the effort would be futile, even if he was hammered again.
Qing Shui held the newly made sword in his hand. It could be considered a short sword. It was about three feet long, and had a jagged edge beside it. It shone with a faint cold light that added a mysterious feel to the sword. When held in her hands, Qing Shui felt very comfortable as if he was one with a weapon. After all, these were created with the help of the Qi of the Ancient Strengthening Technique. Using the Sky Sight Technique, he examined the sword.
Agility +1!
Qing Shui was struck by lightning. Could it be that it was actually still increasing his attributes?