A thousand enlightenments in one night, starting from being a menial apprentice.

Chapter 22: Internal Breathing
Duan Rong initially doubted whether he could pull off the hit. He thought that combining Qi and strength required practice.

But I didn’t expect that it would go surprisingly smoothly once I started!
And the more he fought, the more powerful he became! This was obviously related to his digestion and absorption of the weapon spirit!

He could feel a surge of power, and in his hands there were bursts of breaking sounds!

"Martial arts!"

"Cut the rocks and split the trees!"

In his previous life, he had seen things in TV dramas and books, but now he actually did it!
Duan Rong felt a pure sense of power, which gave him courage and confidence.

Duan Rong was fighting vigorously when suddenly a figure appeared in the alley behind him.

This morning, Kong Bin not only captured a ray of internal energy, but also used his mental power to control that ray of internal energy, running a circuit in his meridians.

Although it was still scattered, the internal energy had begun to flow after all.

He wanted to come over and have breakfast with Duan Rong, and accidentally reveal that his internal energy had already circulated a circuit, so as to undermine Duan Rong's confidence.

Kong Bin was stunned at the entrance of the alley. The joy on his face disappeared, and his eyes were filled with shock: "It's the power of internal energy!"

Kong Bin saw the sound of Duan Rong's sword breaking through the air with every move he made. If he went up to fight him, the knife in his hand would probably fly out as soon as the weapons touched!

"How can this be!"

Kong Bin is completely disheartened!

He has been mentally far superior to ordinary people since he was young, and his character is also precocious. Since he started practicing martial arts, he has also shown great talent.

Kong Bin has always been very proud in his heart.

Even though Xiao Zongting and Zhao Mu both liked Duan Rong better, although it was frustrating for him, he was still holding his breath.

He never thought that he was worse than Duan Rong!

But today, he suddenly realized that he was totally no match for Duan Rong!

Just like Duan Rong had just run past him, he wanted to chase him and stared at Duan Rong's back, but one day, he suddenly found that Duan Rong's back had turned into a black spot that was out of his reach.

That black dot, as far away as the morning star in the sky, is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Kong Bin recalled that he had asked Duan Rong about the progress before, and Duan Rong said that he hadn't figured it out. He then recalled how proud he was at that time, and how foolish he was to think that he could outsmart Duan Rong.

Kong Bin suddenly felt ashamed and wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

Kong Bin retreated out of the alley and leaned against the wall. He felt both ashamed and annoyed at this moment!
"It has come to this. You are still pretending to be stupid in front of me. When I asked you, were you laughing in your heart?"

"Duan Rong..."

Kong Bin almost unconsciously dug his nails into the flesh of his palm...

Not only was he ashamed and annoyed, but he also felt a kind of jealousy from the bottom of his heart!
And jealousy will make people crazy and short-sighted!
Duan Rong performed all 36 moves, and after finishing the set, he felt indescribably happy!

Duan Rong's dark face was filled with smiles. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his heart was filled with a sense of strength!
Although his martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds, it also came at a price.

He used up five pieces of deer antler slices almost in one day.

Duan Rong didn't know the price of these five pieces of deer antler slices, but he guessed that they would not be cheap.

After all, the cost of medical supplements is much greater than that of food supplements.

In fact, for ordinary apprentices, the medicinal properties of five pieces of deer antler slices are enough for them to digest in a month.

But Duan Rong's method of practicing martial arts is to devour the spirit of the weapon and directly obtain the realm.

Then, from top to bottom, using the acquired state as a guide, lift up the places that need more effort like pulling up seedlings to help them grow.

It can be said to be a super straight entry!
And this process requires a large amount of resources to accumulate.

This kind of training method is definitely not something that can be thought of with common sense.

"It seems that I have to go to the herbal medicine shop later." Duan Rong thought with a twinkling look in his eyes as he stood in a corner of the martial arts field.

Cultivation cannot stop. It is better to make progress with one thought than to stop with one thought.

After having breakfast in the cafeteria, Duan Rong left Yuanshun Escort Agency and walked towards the nearest herbal medicine shop.

After an incense stick of time, Duan Rong walked out of the herbal medicine shop with a dark face.

The price of five pieces of deer antler slices was actually three taels of silver.

His monthly salary was only three cents, plus the five cents of silver he had left, the total was less than one ounce!
It seems that the escort agency is willing to spend money on these apprentices. That's right, the sooner they can reach a higher level, the sooner they can serve the escort agency. After all, the contract of selling themselves has been signed. Duan Rong also deeply realized one thing.

With the help of devouring weapon spirits, his cultivation speed is indeed far beyond that of his peers. It is not an exaggeration to call him a monster.

But this kind of training method is also extremely resource-consuming.

"Make money, you must make money! The core of martial arts is not mental strength, the core of martial arts is making money!"

Only then did Duan Rong realize his real predicament.

Duan Rong stood on the street in Xiangu County in the early morning, looking at the bustling crowd passing by, and he suddenly had a different sense of time travel!
"No matter what you do, it's still about making money!"

"Money can make the world go round!"

"If you don't have money, you're done for!"

Duan Rong bought two meat buns and ate them while strolling on the street.

Duan Rong looked at the shops on both sides of the street, thinking about how he could make money.

He now has no resources and no funds. If he wants to get something for nothing, he either has to set up a trap and deceive people.

However, this world values martial arts, and if you try to deceive others, you might end up killing yourself.

Otherwise, you have to take the technical route and make a living by your skills.

"Technology? It seems that I still have to rely on devouring the spirit of the weapon..." Duan Rong touched his chin with his greasy hands, his eyes flashing with deep thought.

Duan Rong walked to a butcher shop on the street, suddenly picked up a boning knife on the table, and silently said, "Read the spirit of the weapon."

Utensil: Boning knife
Spirit Level: Not yet reached
Devouring requirements: None
Devouring Effect: Skilled in Eviscerating

Duan Rong bared his teeth, put the boning knife back on the table, and sighed, "This skill can only earn a few dollars, and it's hard to eat. How can I rely on it to start a medical career?"

"What I need is a big income, otherwise this medicine will not work at all!"

"Do we really have to rob? A horse cannot grow fat without night grass, and a man cannot become rich without unexpected wealth."

Duan Rong really had this idea in mind. "How about going to check it out?"

Duan Rong felt that there was absolutely no skill in this street shop that could make him rich quickly.

Would they still open a shop on this street?
Duan Rong glanced over and saw a portly, middle-aged shopkeeper at the counter of a silk shop on the street, concentrating on adjusting the beads on an abacus.

Duan Rong shook his head. This skill is useful, but it has to be taught bit by bit.

After walking a few streets, Duan Rong's madness had slowly died down.

It’s better to be cautious. You have finally been reborn, so don’t get yourself into trouble again.

It is not easy to get rich overnight. Industry and commerce in this world are underdeveloped, and there are even fewer opportunities.

It seems that I have to find a way to make a living and make it last.

As for practicing martial arts, it’s better to develop slowly.

If your resource pile is not full, just practice as much as you can.

Even so, with the ability to devour weapon spirits, he would be far better than the average person.

There's no need to make yourself uncomfortable and act like a monster!

"Hold on!"

"Take it easy!"

Duan Rong walked around several streets but still had no mature idea. At this moment, he suddenly saw a not very wide alley.

There are actually quite a few shops in the alley, and the ground on both sides of the alley is crowded with street vendors.

The streets in Xiangu County were quite deserted. To Duan Rong, who was used to the hustle and bustle in his previous life, it was not very lively.

But I didn't expect that there was something else hidden in this small alley.

Duan Rong was searching for his original body's memories in his mind. Suddenly, Duan Rong's eyes lit up and he immediately knew the name of this alley.

"This is Xiangu County's antique street!"

(End of this chapter)