abnabooks 033 The Water Bandits Attack
033 The Water Bandits Attack
Three days have passed since Lingduo's late-night visit.
The gushing blood of more than ten evil spirits forged a new chapter in Ning Kui's martial arts.
His entire body was immersed in a tub of medicine, with various precious herbs floating and sinking in the boiling liquid.
Plants like Ice-Freezing Grass and Red Sun Flower are the most basic ones.
Even higher-level varieties like the Moonfrost Nine-Leaf Flower and the Nine Yang Crimson Pearl Fruit are faintly visible.
This single tub of medicinal bath cost nearly three hundred taels of silver, and its medicinal effects were naturally extraordinary.
[Master of Fate: Ning Kui]
[Great Supernatural Power: Devouring Yin and Evil (Beginner), Progress (4825/10000)]
【Characteristics: Consuming ghosts and demons grants Yin Qi Points, which can be used to comprehensively enhance the user's destiny and ultimately lead to immortality】
[Martial Arts Realm: Skin Refining Realm (Perfect), Progress (1500/3000)]
[Characteristics: Perfected, skin as tough as the scales of a young dragon.]
[Yin Qi Point: 2000]
[Comment: A horse won't get fat if it doesn't eat night grass, and a person won't get rich if they don't kill evil spirits.]
More than ten evil spirits, even though most of them were minor ghosts at the "Qi-eating Realm", provided him with a full 1800 Yin Qi points.
The deluxe version of the medicinal bath directly boosts your martial arts level by 500 points.
Now, he can finally achieve the "Qi and Blood Condensing Immortal Robe" achievement and step into the "Flesh Refining Realm".
"Add more points and break through!"
With a thought, Ning Kui's blood and qi surged wildly in an instant.
The surging blood and qi, like a dragon surging through water, roared and rampaged through his meridians.
His skin was immediately activated into the "Dragon Scale Skin" state, the golden dragon scales gleaming coldly in the moonlight, sacred and icy.
However, this state did not last long. His increasingly vigorous blood and qi continued to surge, and his tough and thick blood vessels seemed unable to restrain this rampaging dragon.
The pure gold dragon scale patterns gradually turned reddish gold, and terrifying high temperature emanated from every pore of his body.
The medicinal liquid in the medicine barrel gushed and splashed everywhere, and a large amount of water vapor rose up, enveloping the entire barrel.
"Aaaaaah!!!"
Ning Kui's low growl came from the mist, like that of a wounded beast, suppressed and painful.
The most terrifying thing is that the energy consumed by this surge of qi and blood is extremely astonishing.
If he hadn't used the [Gluttony] divine power to store a large amount of energy beforehand, he probably would have been drained dry before the immortal robe could even be formed.
The whole process lasted for an unknown period of time, until the moon gradually set in the west.
The endless bursts of high temperature suddenly stopped, as if they were being comforted by some unseen force.
Like a blood-red fairy robe, it was gently draped over the dragon scales, turning it from pure gold to crimson gold.
Ning Kui slumped in the medicine tub, panting. The liquid inside was almost completely evaporated, leaving only a shallow layer that reached his abdominal muscles.
"Heh." Ning Kui chuckled wryly, rubbing his forehead. "Indeed, only those with great perseverance and extraordinary luck can achieve this."
Most people can't see the progress bar like I can. The long accumulation process with no end in sight in the first step alone has caused countless people to give up halfway.
Having finally managed to break through to the 'Qi and Blood Condensation Immortal Robe' stage, the terrifying energy consumption is something that ordinary people simply cannot withstand.
His minor supernatural power, "Gluttony," had reached its peak, allowing him to accumulate 500% of his own energy, yet he was still almost completely drained.
"Coo coo coo..."
His stomach beckoned him to eat, and Ning Kui stood up from the medicinal liquid. Under the moonlight, his well-defined muscles were particularly clear and distinct.
His crimson-gold dragon-scale immortal robes made him appear like a god of war descended to earth, every move he made exuding overwhelming power.
Indeed, when he reached the Great Perfection of the Skin Refining Realm, his strength exceeded 10,000 jin, making him comparable to a martial artist who had reached the Lesser Completion of the Flesh Refining Realm.
When he reached the "Qi and Blood Condensed Immortal Robe" realm, even though the main increase was in defense, his terrifying total amount of Qi and Blood still pushed his strength to a terrifying 15,000 jin.
[Master of Fate: Ning Kui]
[Martial Arts Realm: Flesh Refining Realm (Entry-level), Progress (100/500)]
[Characteristics: Tempers muscles, greatly increases muscle activity and recovery ability. Upon reaching a minor level, the body's regenerative abilities begin to awaken.]
[Yin Qi Point: 400]
[Comment: Shouldn't you try to reach the Lesser Completion of the Body Refining Realm? Saving Yin Qi Points won't earn interest!]
Ning Kui withdrew his consciousness from the Temple of Consciousness. He was used to retaining a portion of Yin energy points for unforeseen circumstances.
As for the Yin Qi points needed to break through to the Lesser Completion of the Flesh Refining Realm, why not just kill a few more evil spirits in the next couple of days?
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On the morning of Kunze Lake, the fog was so thick that you couldn't even see your own hand in front of your face. As usual, the old fishermen who rarely slept got up early to collect their nets.
In this kind of weather, it's highly unlikely that the boats will be able to set sail; we can only hope to see if there's any catch in the nets.
The old man was pulling hard on the net cage.
Suddenly, flickering lights pierced through the thick fog, vaguely illuminating the outline of the large ship.
Black banners fluttered on the towering masts.
"Water...water bandits!"
Old fishermen often hang out by the water, how could they not recognize such a big ship!
He turned abruptly around and shouted towards the village, "Water...!!!"
Before he could utter another word, a sharp arrow pierced the back of his head with a "thud" and exited through his mouth.
The elderly fisherman, his hair gray, collapsed forward onto the deck, his eyes wide open, blood slowly spreading out.
"Old man, what are you shouting about?"
An old woman with a cane walked over: "What kind of water is it? Are you thirsty? Sigh, I told you to have another sip when I left, but you wouldn't listen."
"Huh? How did you fall?"
Her answer was another sharp arrow, piercing her heart with perfect accuracy.
The old woman collapsed beside her husband before she could even utter a sound.
"Brother, you're awesome! That arrow was both accurate and powerful!"
"Brother, you're awesome! Hehe, no wonder you were a hero who served as a commander in the army!"
A group of bandits surrounded "One-Eyed Python" Chang Wei, rubbing their hands excitedly.
They gazed at the village silhouetted against the thick fog, and further away at the majestic Yugu County town, their eyes filled with lustful desires and a thirst for killing.
Today, the entire Yugu County is their hunting ground!
Soon, the pirate ship docked, and hundreds of ragged bandits jumped off the ship, wading through the lake water and brandishing brand-new long knives, and rushed towards the fishing village.
They were able to obtain such good weapons thanks to the financial assistance from the Ding, Zhu, and Lin families.
"My lord, it's time to get up. We agreed to go to town today to buy cloth to make clothes."
"Sleep a little longer, the sun hasn't risen yet."
"There's such a thick fog today, where did the sun come from? Don't try to get away with this..."
The woman was snuggling against her husband's shoulder, acting coquettishly, when suddenly their front door was kicked open with a loud "bang!"
Four bandits burst in, grinning maliciously. Their eyes lit up when they saw the young woman huddled under the covers, wearing only a matching mandarin duck-patterned undergarment: "This woman's got some good looks! We brothers are in luck!"
The man, who had been dazed just moments before, was now wide awake with fright. He immediately knelt on the bed and kowtowed, pleading, "Heroes, spare our lives! There's money in the rice jar! Take it all, just don't harm my wife and me!"
His response was a cold glint of light; his head, eyes bulging with rage, rolled to the ground, splattering blood all over the woman's face.
"Aaaaaah!!!"
The woman screamed in terror, which caused the four bandits to laugh triumphantly: "Hahaha, brothers, who wants to go first?"
The same scene unfolded everywhere in the fishing village, with entire families being slaughtered, and even the last remaining child being hacked to death.
Some men, driven by their bloodlust, fought back desperately, but they were no match for the well-equipped bandits.
Instead, he was tied up and forced to witness his parents being tortured to death and his wife being humiliated. Finally, in despair and resentment, he was hacked to death.
"Bang".
In the village chief's house, a young girl struggled to escape the house, but before she could get any further, a broadsword caught up with her and pierced her chest, killing her instantly.
The bandit, his face covered in blood, spat at the corpse, then grabbed the girl's legs and dragged her back into the house.
The killing in the fishing village, which was part of a flag-raising ceremony, finally ended half an hour later.
As a huge fire blazed in the center of the village, the flames illuminated the blood and ruins scattered on the ground, revealing the tragic scene to the heavens with unparalleled clarity.
If Heaven has eyes, it should send down lightning to strike these beasts dead!