I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 42: Tiangang Body Tempering Technique
Li Qingyun didn't expect Bai Yunrui to be so cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and actually agreed to help so straightforwardly. He looked at him with some surprise, and thanked him quickly:
"Thank you so much, General Bai."

Bai Yunrui raised his chin, and a rare smile appeared on his angular face:
"Why, in your eyes, is Bai a cold-blooded animal who would not help someone in need? Since you can come all the way to Kaifeng Prefecture to beg for someone you don't even know, Bai can naturally lower his face to beg the Yang family.

"Okay, let's talk about this tomorrow. Come with me first."

Li Qingyun didn't know what he wanted, so he said goodbye to Lu Zhen and followed Bai Yunrui to his study in Kaifeng Mansion.

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Pushing open the carved wooden door, the elegant scent of sandalwood wafted into the air, and Li Qingyun's vision was filled with tranquility and cleanliness.

There were several paintings and calligraphy hanging on the walls of the study. The brushwork was elegant and full of style, and it was obvious that they were the work of famous artists.

On the side near the window, there is a huanghuali desk, on which are placed ivory pen holders, a purple clay inkstone and a golden nanmu pen holder, each of which exudes a luxurious aura.

On the other side, there is a whole jade coffee table, on which is placed a set of white jade tea sets. Each cup is crystal clear and priceless.

As he stepped in, Li Qingyun realized that he was standing on a thick brocade carpet. It was soft and comfortable, and matched the furnishings of the entire room perfectly. It was classical and elegant, yet extremely luxurious.

Wow, the Bai family is really rich. The furnishings in this room are enough to cover the expenses of the Changle Gang for half a year... Li Qingyun was secretly shocked and tried not to appear so surprised.

Bai Yunrui pulled out a carved and gem-inlaid mahogany chair and sat down. He picked up an envelope on the desk and said to Li Qingyun:

"This is the 'Longbian Xinpiao' issued by Kaifeng Prefecture. With it, you will be an official official, and it will be very convenient for you to investigate cases and handle affairs. Once you have dealt with the things in your hands, you can come here to work at any time."

Li Qingyun took the letter and put it away carefully, then thanked Bai Yunrui again.

Then little Bodhidharma said:

"I heard that you solved another case of evil spirit sacrifice. You did a good job. With your current merits, you can already obtain the first-level skills of the three orthodox schools. Have you decided which path you want to take?"

Li Qingyun nodded:
"I've made up my mind. I want to practice martial arts."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunrui nodded slightly, seeming very satisfied with his choice, and then took out two thread-bound books and handed them over.

Li Qingyun took it and looked at it, only to find that it was a copy of "Eight Trigrams Victory Golden Knife Technique" and a copy of "Tian Gang Body Tempering Technique"

"I noticed that you were practicing the Taoist body-building exercises, and that you had already broken through the four major barriers of tendons, bones, skin and flesh, so I picked this 'Tian Gang Body Tempering Technique' specifically for you.

"As the name suggests, this technique is a martial arts practice that focuses on body refining. Although it is not easy to practice, once you have mastered it, you will gain a Tiangang body that is invulnerable to swords and spears. It also greatly increases your strength and physique, allowing you to achieve twice the result with half the effort when you break through to the second level of 'Qi Refining' in the future.

"And, well, helping Kaifeng Prefecture solve cases is a dangerous job. Practicing more body-tempering techniques may help you save your life at a critical moment.

"With your current foundation of breaking through the four major barriers, you only need to work hard in the future. In three to five years at most, or a year and a half at least, you will have the opportunity to break through to the second level. So don't rush for success. The way of martial arts is the first of the three orthodox ways. The foundation is very important. The more you accumulate, the easier it will be to break through in the future."

"As for the 'Eight Trigrams Victory Golden Sword', it is a very good introductory technique in the way of the sword. Of course, if you don't want to use the sword, I also have sword techniques, spear techniques and palm techniques for you to choose from." Li Qingyun took the two books of techniques and was quite satisfied.

To be honest, he was really delighted that he could obtain the martial arts skills before he officially started working.

Moreover, Bai Yunrui, this cold-faced man, was actually so thoughtful that he specially taught him according to his aptitude and selected exercises for him, which surprised him even more and made him feel warm in his heart.

"Thank you, General Bai."

Bai Yunrui nodded, and suddenly his gentle expression disappeared, a layer of frost covered his face again:
"Let me be frank. Kaifeng Prefecture's martial arts are not to be passed on to outsiders. They can only be exchanged for merit. If I find out that you have leaked these two martial arts books to others without permission, I will personally destroy your martial arts. You don't have to take any chances on this. We have our own way of distinguishing.

"Also, we have investigated your background. To be honest, you have a very bad reputation. If it weren't for Fourth Brother Lu and Third Brother Xu's nod, I wouldn't have let you enter Kaifeng Prefecture. Of course, after careful observation, you do have some good points, but you can't do whatever you want as an official in the future. If Bai knows that you have committed crimes, not only will you be arrested, but you will also be punished with a third degree of punishment and will never be forgiven... Do you understand?"

That's not me... Li Qingyun muttered in his heart, but he couldn't explain. He could only nod awkwardly, swallow the loss, and curse his predecessor in his heart.

Bai Yunrui said again:
"Brother Lu may have told you that the Wu Shi Sect is related to Wu You Cave, so all my energy has been focused there recently and I have no time to take care of you. If you are ready to serve, you can learn more from Fang Shuan. Although he is not honest and likes to take advantage of small opportunities, he has a good brain and can teach you more than I can."

Li Qingyun nodded and asked subconsciously:

"Have you found any clues about the Wu Shi Cult?"

Bai Yunrui shook his head:
"It's hard to say. At present, we only know that they have more than two bases in Bianliang City, and there is at least one 'spiritual witch' in charge. Other things are still uncertain. This matter involves too high a level. You and Fang Shuan can't help for the time being. Just do your own things first.

"Well, it's getting late, I should leave too, you go back..."

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After bidding farewell to Bai Yunrui, Li Qingyun bought a few beef buns from a small shop near Kaifeng Prefecture, ate a few bites to fill his stomach, and then hurried back to Yingxiong Building.

He heard deep worry and fear in Bai Yunrui's words and knew that he must have concealed more details about the Wu Shi Sect, but he couldn't ask him in detail. He couldn't help but feel uneasy and depressed, as if a storm was about to come.

Must become stronger as soon as possible!

Thinking of this, he took out the two newly acquired secret books and began to study them carefully.

If he wants to rely on the "initiation" magical power to practice, he must first memorize the content roughly, otherwise he will not be able to meditate to communicate with the power of the gods.

Fortunately, the two books on the first level of skills were not obscure and difficult to understand. Li Qingyun quickly closed the book and began to practice.

He now possesses a "huge sum" of eighty-five spirits of qi and blood, and is not worried about the danger of weakness. He is ready to make a concerted effort and reach a new level.

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(End of this chapter)