Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 116 Great Progress
The old man in black wielded two swords, which transformed into two streaks of cold light as he advanced and retreated, dancing and swirling like dragons, revealing endless killing intent...

A short while later, Gao Wu opened his eyes.

Through the spiritual imprint within the silver crystal ball, he learned a set of Twin Swords Swimming Dragon Sword Technique.

The same Dragon Sword Technique is used very differently with dual swords and with a single sword. Dual swords are clearly a method of killing and combat, with exceptionally fierce and ruthless moves, and more complex and exquisite variations.

This secret sword technique focuses solely on killing enemies, essentially prioritizing offense over defense. This is completely different from the single-sword technique, which moves with the agility and fluidity of a swimming dragon.

The secret sword is powerful, but it's also extremely dangerous for those who wield it. No wonder Tie Dalong doesn't use it.

Gao Wu really liked this secret sword. For him, it wasn't a big problem to only attack and not defend, after all, he was physically strong.

There's a minor issue: storing the spiritual imprints through a crystal ball doesn't preserve their vitality enough. Perhaps due to prolonged storage, some of the subtle nuances within the spiritual imprints have become somewhat dull.

How to put it? The spiritual imprint passed down by a martial arts master is like freshly cooked food, hot and delicious.

The spiritual legacy of the crystal ball is like a compressed biscuit—it can fill you up, but the taste is...indescribable.

Gao Wu returned the silver crystal ball to Tie Dalong, then bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, teacher, for imparting the secret sword technique. I will never pass this sword on to anyone."

Tie Dalong said with satisfaction, "This secret sword technique is a true method of combat in battle. It is said to be used in conjunction with the military's bio-engineered armor, which is why it can only attack and not defend, making it exceptionally ferocious. However, we must be careful to ensure our own safety when using this secret sword..."

After Tie Dalong explained, Gao Wu suddenly understood.

It turns out this secret sword is used in conjunction with the battle armor, no wonder it's so aggressive and fierce.

It was already noon, and Tie Dalong invited Gao Wu to lunch at a nearby restaurant. Gao Wu couldn't refuse his teacher's hospitality, so he accompanied Tie Dalong and even drank some wine.

With the added effect of alcohol, the bond between the master and apprentice deepened considerably.

It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Gao Wu finally arrived at the Hunter Association. It was the same lady who had received him last time. They were all acquaintances, and he easily obtained the intermediate flying squirrel potion.

However, many people came after hearing the news, wanting to take a photo with Gao Wu.

It's hard to say about other places, but Gao Wu is definitely the biggest star in Dongjiang. Even warriors can't escape the trend of chasing after hot topics. Some even ask for autographs for their kids.

Because of everyone's enthusiasm, Gao Wu didn't return to Villa No. 9 until after 6 p.m.

After having dinner with Song Mingyue, Gao Wu told her about learning the secret techniques of the Youlong Sword in the afternoon.

Song Mingyue was also a little surprised: "The Youlong Sword actually has a dual-sword technique, I've never heard of that before."

"Your swordsmanship is quite brutal. Let me show you." Gao Wu couldn't wait to show off his newly learned swordsmanship.

Given his aptitude, he would normally need to practice for a considerable period to even begin to grasp the basics. The spiritual inheritance saved him a lot of time in arduous training, allowing him to immediately reach a proficient level.

Lacking suitable twin swords, Gao Wu used two wooden swords to practice the Dragon Soaring Secret Sword technique.

The same sixty-four sword techniques, but with many variations in the specific sword moves. Gao Wu's double sword strikes were incredibly powerful, with continuous sword cries echoing throughout the hall.

Having seen the Dragon's Secret Sword, Song Mingyue couldn't help but nod: "It is indeed a sword technique specifically designed for killing, sharp and ruthless. However, its excessive focus on killing enemies makes it extremely easy for enemies to counterattack and kill you. It really needs to be used in conjunction with the bio-armor."

Gao Wu looked at Song Mingyue expectantly: "Then I'll get a set of bio-engineered armor?"

Song Mingyue silently looked at Gao Wu. Gao Wu knew that this idea was very absurd, so he chuckled dryly and said, "I was just saying it casually, why are you taking it so seriously!"

"Look at you, still glaring at me like that!"

"The dual-sword technique is quite ingenious, especially since it emphasizes balance between the left and right sides and has corresponding training methods, which are also very beneficial to martial arts cultivation," Song Mingyue said earnestly.

Gao Wu nodded; he naturally understood this principle.

Humans are born with one hand as the stronger hand and the other as the weaker hand; there is always one hand that is less dexterous and powerful. This is true even at the level of a warrior or martial arts master.

The Dragon's Secret Sword is a dual-sword technique, without distinguishing between strong and weak or primary and secondary swords, and the same applies to the changes in the legs.

By practicing the Dragon Soaring Sword Technique, one can strengthen the balance of both hands and legs, eliminating the distinction between primary and secondary strengths and weaknesses, which is extremely beneficial for martial artists.

Of course, this is also very difficult and requires a high level of physical fitness.

The reason Tie Dalong didn't use the Youlong Secret Sword was probably because his physical condition prevented him from mastering the technique.

Having obtained the Dragon's Secret Sword, I can use it to digest the intermediate flying squirrel potion.

The best thing about the Dragon's Secret Sword is that it comes from the same source as the Dragon's Sword Technique. Their core principles are the same, but the specific sword techniques are very different, so there are no obstacles to high-level martial arts training.

With the Heavenly Destiny Sword in hand, Gao Wu could elevate the Wandering Dragon Sword to its highest level. Through the power of the sword, he could naturally comprehend the essence of the Wandering Dragon Sword and unleash the source power of the Heavenly Destiny Sword to display the subtle variations of the sword technique.

Practicing the Dragon Soaring Secret Sword won't work, because there's only one Heavenly Fate Sword, and combining it with another sword will cause an imbalance.

To practice the Dragon's Secret Sword Technique, Gao Wu commissioned two 40-kilogram heavy swords. However, even these two swords were too heavy for him, making them difficult to control.

That's why Gao Wu struggled and felt very awkward when practicing with two heavy swords.

Injecting flying squirrel serum greatly enhances the speed of extracorporeal nerve reactions and causes physical incoordination. Sometimes, using the wrong force with a sword can injure oneself.

If it weren't for his exceptional physique, Gao Wu wouldn't dare to play like this.

The intermediate-grade flying squirrel potion is extremely potent; even a normal samurai would need five to eight days to fully digest it after the injection.

On the first day, Gao Wu received injections in batches, but starting from the second day, he received one injection at a time. He did not use a neutralizing agent, but instead used various energy liquids.

Normal food intake is far from providing the energy needed for his body's evolution.

Therefore, he bought the premium ginseng oral liquid, the same kind Shen An had given him. Having used it once, he felt it was very effective.

This item costs 500 points each when purchased from the Hunter Association website.

That's equivalent to 50 in cash. The price is really a bit outrageous. Fortunately, the points are easy to earn, so exchanging them won't hurt.

After twenty days, Gao Wu fully absorbed ten doses of intermediate-level flying squirrel potion, and his agility increased by a full point, reaching 11.5.

This is 0.1 times higher than his strength, allowing him to truly unleash his power and increase his punching power by another 200 kilograms.

The intermediate-grade flying squirrel potion was extremely effective, exceeding Gao Wu's expectations.

He felt that the Qilin medicine deserved some credit for this, as Song Mingyue said that the Qilin medicine was mainly used to improve people's nervous system.

Simply put, it makes the brain, hands, feet, and body more coordinated.

On the other hand, the practice of the Dragon's Secret Sword was also constantly improving his physical coordination. Although he had mediocre talent in martial arts, at this stage he could practice swordsmanship for ten hours a day to make up for his shortcomings with diligence.

Only his exceptional physique allowed him to compensate for his lack of talent with hard work.

True martial artists who achieve great things all possess sufficient perseverance. However, the human body has its limits, and it is impossible to train relentlessly from morning till night.

Ordinary samurai undergo high-intensity training for a maximum of two to three hours a day to maintain their physical health.

The training intensity of high-level martial arts is four to five times that of ordinary martial arts. Even if one's talent is average, the more one trains, the better.

The combined effect of breathing exercises and the strengthening of the body is what enabled such rapid progress.

In fact, newly promoted warriors will experience a period of rapid progress in the early stages. This growth will gradually slow down once the body has fully adapted to the stimulation of the source energy.

A confluence of factors led to a period of rapid progress for Gaowu.

Having tasted success, Gao Wu bought ten more intermediate-level flying squirrel potions.

After more than ten days of digestion and absorption, his agility increased to 12 points. However, Gao Wu already vaguely sensed that he had reached his limit.

Another important issue is that while he can neutralize the side effects of the flying squirrel drug, he has difficulty neutralizing the pleasure it brings through his constitution.

After continuously injecting the flying squirrel drug, Gao Wu felt he was starting to like it, and he knew he couldn't inject it anymore.

With 20,000 points remaining, Gao Wu and Song Mingyue discussed it and decided to exchange all their points for twenty intermediate-level Vajra Potions.

Gao Wu values ​​the Vajra Elixir's ability to enhance his physical strength, allowing him to fully utilize his superior physique.

He really couldn't bear to spend cash on the premium ginseng oral liquid, so he asked Song Mingyue to buy him level four exotic beast meat.

Eating meat can satisfy your appetite, and its effects are not much worse than those of Jinshen oral liquid.

However, Gao Wu doesn't mind having to eat at least six meals a day, but the cook is likely to curse him behind his back.

In order to protect his family, Gao Wu gave the cook a bonus of 30,000 yuan, believing that this would be enough to appease the cook's dissatisfaction and motivate him to work harder.

Twenty doses of intermediate-grade Vajra Elixir boosted his strength to 13 points. His punching power had reached a terrifying 5,000 kilograms.

According to Song Mingyue, this level of punching power has reached the level of an advanced martial artist. Moreover, advanced martial artists generally need to enhance their source energy to reach this level.

Gao Wu felt that what was more important was that his physical strength had been greatly improved, which made it difficult to quantify precisely.

Based on his experience, Wan Cangsong's palm strike that almost destroyed him is no longer a threat to him.

From skin and flesh to tendons and internal organs, everything has been honed to an exceptionally strong and resilient level. Coupled with a terrifying 20 points of physique, Gao Wu no longer knows where his limits lie.

After fifty days of arduous training, the Youlong Secret Sword was still at the proficiency level, but the Zhanbing Fist had reached the minor mastery level.

With the comprehensive improvement in all aspects, Gao Wu's strength has made a leap forward.

As July approaches, the Dongjiang River is getting hotter every day.

Gao Wu practiced swordplay shirtless in the courtyard, preferring to sweat under the blazing sun rather than enjoy the cool air conditioning in the lobby.

He doesn't get tanned anymore, and even with this level of training, he hardly sweats.

In this state, Gao Wu can fully enjoy the sunshine without worrying about the various effects it brings.

Song Mingyue disliked sunbathing; she would always cultivate in the main hall. When she wasn't cultivating, she would stand on the porch by the door and watch Gao Wu practice his swordplay.

Having watched Gao Wu practice the Dragon Soaring Sword Technique for dozens of days, she had already mastered the moves. However, lacking the corresponding techniques for circulating source energy and visualization, she found it difficult to unleash the true power of the Dragon Soaring Sword Technique.

After practicing the last move, Gao Wu sheathed his sword and adjusted his breathing.

The two swords together weigh a total of eighty kilograms, which he can easily wield with his current strength. However, the intricate variations of the two swords are quite mentally taxing to practice.

Gao Wu, carrying his twin swords, walked up to Song Mingyue and casually asked, "What are you having for lunch?"

"My dad is treating us to lunch."

Song Mingyue said, "Take a shower and change your clothes, then we'll set off."

"Uh..." Gao Wu hesitated for a moment, "Why is Uncle treating us?"

"It's about endorsing the Raptors' energy drink."

Song Mingyue had already asked, and she said, "Longteng Corporation intends to invite you to be the spokesperson for the Beizhou Fierce Dragon series, but they haven't made up their minds yet. The company's vice president came to Dongjiang this time and wanted to talk to you in person."

"Huh? There's such a good thing!" Gao Wu was pleasantly surprised.

He won 11 million, plus 4 million in prize money from the Qilin Cup, and 1 million from the school, for a total of 16 million.

Gao Wu originally thought he was very rich, but he didn't expect that the potions and supplements for warriors were so expensive.

Other samurai might use about ten potions a year, but he was different; he had already used up the 50,000 points awarded by the Hunter Association in less than two months.

This month's food expenses alone amounted to two million. Now I only have fourteen million left.

At his rate of spending, this amount of money is simply not enough. He also wants to buy a house in Anjing, and he needs money for everything.

Given his popularity on Kuaishou (a Chinese short video platform), he could easily make a quick buck by doing advertising. But he's unwilling to do so.

If there are problems with the products, not to mention the damage to one's reputation, the various disputes alone can be very troublesome.

Longteng Company is a top-tier company. Becoming a spokesperson for Longteng Company would not only bring financial benefits, but more importantly, it would allow you to stand with Longteng Company.

Large companies have very strong public relations and legal departments, wielding enormous influence both online and offline. The fact that both parties become partners in this interest group provides him with significant, albeit implicit, benefits.

For example, dealing with online trolls, building a positive image for him in various ways, and protecting his personal rights, etc.

Based on his understanding of capital, if he brings enough profit to Longteng Company, the company might even help him resolve troubles like Wan Canglong's.

Capital only considers profit. As long as the profit is big enough, capital will do anything.

With this understanding in mind, Gao Wu is quite looking forward to this collaboration...

(End of this chapter)