I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 53 Breakthrough!

In a cubicle deep inside the bathroom.

Xie Yuan was soaking in a large wooden barrel, which was filled with dark brown, almost black, medicinal liquid that was steaming.

"This medicine is even more effective than last time!"

Xie Yuan couldn't help but frowning slightly. The tingling, numbness and other sensations on his skin made him tremble slightly in the water.

Speaking of which, I just told Senior Brother Lu to "add more ingredients", and he looked at me with eyes that were moved, enthusiastic, and determined, which made me regret it a little bit...

I'm afraid I've been used as an experimental subject...

Xie Yuan let out a sigh and his eyes became firm.

As long as it is helpful for the progress of martial arts, a little pain is insignificant compared to other things.

He closed his eyes slightly, and circulated his inner breath, soothing his trembling and feverish skin, absorbing the medicinal power of the medicine bit by bit.

The progress numbers of Iron Shirt were jumping visibly.

There are less than a hundred points left, and everything can be completed before this bucket of medicine runs out of power.

While Xie Yuan was using the power of medicine to temper his skin, he was also doing a static stance in the barrel, interweaving his inside and outside, condensing the last bit of blood and energy needed to complete the third level of the Iron Shirt.

As time passed, the bathroom was filled with steam and Xie Yuan's face could no longer be seen.

[998/1000]

[999/1000]

[1000/1000]

Xie Yuan opened his eyes wide, feeling his skin was tougher than ever before, just like old cowhide, which could not be cut by a knife or burned by fire. The soreness and numbness brought by the medicine were much lighter.

This is not an illusion, the skin has indeed improved to a certain extent, and the improvement of the medicine has been minimal, so it is not absorbed as before.

But if you want to take your strength to the next level and become the so-called "bronze skin", there always seems to be something missing.

Xie Yuan's mind moved, and he dispersed the blood and energy that had also reached a bottleneck, spreading throughout his body's skin, just enough to cover a layer.

His eyes focused, his blood energy trembled, his skin tightened, and at the same time, the blood energy in his skin began to strengthen all over his body.

The internal energy naturally accelerated and flowed along the meridians throughout the body; the medicinal liquid in the wooden barrel gradually surged, bubbling one after another, and then boiled up with a gurgling sound.

At this moment, Xie Yuan felt a certain vibration of his skin and blood, and an idea flashed in his mind.

It's now.

He used all his strength to mobilize his blood, energy and internal breath. His skin suddenly generated a high temperature. The surrounding medicinal liquid formed a vortex around him. The medicinal liquid continued to boil and become lighter!
breakthrough!

Xie Yuan's skin became extremely hard in an instant, like a layer of copper, and then quickly returned to its original state. It even felt not as tough as the previous layer, just like an ordinary person's.

But in fact, his skin is deep layered with strength that has been tempered through thousands of trials and tribulations. When it is subjected to external force, it is naturally activated, defending against attacks like a layer of iron armor!

At this level, the iron shirt is truly practiced, which means the leather is fully practiced.

The success of skin training means that Xie Yuan has officially become a warrior, a martial artist.

Standing in the steamed wooden barrel, Xie Yuan slowly exhaled a stream of hot air and slowly raised his hand.

He slapped the wooden barrel, and with a bang, the large bathtub that could hold one person broke into pieces.

"This power... can compete with tigers and black bears, right?"

Xie Yuan subconsciously compared himself with his old friend and smiled.

He pinched the skin on his arm again, feeling it silently:

"Using Iron Shirt Kung Fu as the foundation to practice the Great Leather Skill, the defense is much stronger than those who practice other Kung Fu, but perhaps the strength or other aspects will be a little weaker."

But Xie Yuan didn't care about this difference, he still had internal energy to enhance himself.

When I hit the barrel just now, I only used my own strength, but did not mobilize my internal energy! If I mobilized my internal energy, my strength would be increased again!

In comparison, the improved defense is obviously more useful. After all, his internal energy is not enough to protect himself.

"I chose Iron Shirt to get started, and now it seems that I was right."

However, I had not yet practiced internal skills at that time, and was just thinking of using an axe as a means of attack.

Now that he has become a warrior, his strength has greatly increased, and the power of his three-axe killing move has also increased.

Now he uses three axes, the killing power is probably difficult to estimate. [Iron Shirt·Fourth Level: (1/2000)]

"I just wanted to give it a try, but this bottleneck was broken with just a touch. With my talent and hard work, it's not difficult to become a warrior!"

Looking at the numbers in front of him, Xie Yuan nodded firmly.

"It's all thanks to my talent!"

Finally became a warrior!
Xie Yuan's strength has leapt across the board, becoming much stronger than before.

Transformed into a warrior, the skin all over the body is strengthened and the overall physical quality is greatly improved!
No wonder there is a huge gap between warriors and ordinary people. Even Xie Yuan before his breakthrough would be completely powerless to fight back if he met me now.

“This feeling of becoming stronger is really pleasant.”

Xie Yuan waved his fists a few times, feeling the abundant power, and couldn't help but sigh.

However, this is far from enough. Becoming a warrior is only the beginning of the road of cultivation.

He will become stronger and go further until no one can threaten him.

For the next two days, Xie Yuan practiced in the martial arts hall, getting familiar with the surging power.

At noon that day, he was practicing in the courtyard when a servant came over and said that Monk Liu was looking for him and called him to the study.

After knocking gently on the door, he heard Monk Liu shout "Come in". Xie Yuan pushed the door open and saw the short and fat leader who was squeezed in a chair behind the desk.

He had a faint expectation in his heart and asked:
"Master, has there been a reply from the county?"

Seeing Xie Yuan's expectant expression, Monk Liu looked a little serious and shook his head slowly:
“Your fellow villager is really ruthless.

"I wrote to my acquaintances in the county martial arts school, and the reply just arrived. They all said that Zhang Bantou of the county government had informed everyone the day before yesterday that if anyone with the surname Xie from Xiaoshi Village came to become a disciple, he would not be accepted.

"According to the time, he had just left that day and went back to the county town for a walk."

Xie Yuan clenched his fists:

"Does Zhang Yufeng's words carry so much weight?"

"Of course he can't do it, but he used the name of the county lieutenant and the Vajra Sect. Hey, he got the upper hand. If you join the martial arts hall first, even if it's just a name, those big martial arts halls will not let you be bullied for the sake of reputation.

"However, he went to greet them first, so these martial arts schools would naturally give them face and not cause trouble for a passerby. If they still accept you at this time, they are deliberately looking for trouble.

"Hey, your fellow villager is so cunning and ruthless. How deep is his hatred towards you?"

Xie Yuan pursed his lips tightly.

Zhang Yufeng...

All the troubles I have encountered since I woke up until now were caused by him.

If there really was a huge grudge between them, it would be fine, but he had never offended Zhang Yufeng.

Just because he was right, Zhang Yufeng took him without a care in the world to pave the way for his own future. This design left no way out.

This is even more hateful than having a grudge in itself.

Xie Yuan's face was gloomy and his hand was stroking the axe handle at his waist.

Monk Liu saw his expression and sighed:
"Xie Yuan, don't be impulsive. As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. Now think about what to do. Well, I have stayed in a temple for a period of time before, so why don't you go there to take shelter first..."

Bang bang bang.

There was a sudden slam on the study door.

"Master, someone from the county is here, waiting in the hall!"

There was a servant's voice outside the door.

county seat?

Xie Yuan and Monk Liu both became a little nervous.

Not even a chance to breathe?
Monk Liu said in a serious voice:

"Drag them first! How many of them are here? What do they look like? Can you tell who they are?"

"There's only one of them, tall and strong, with a sword on his waist, he looks like a martial arts expert!

"He said he was from Longteng Escort Agency."

(End of this chapter)