Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 428 The dragon enters the sea
A figure in flowing green robes, a sword flashing in the distance.

"Good, good, good!"

After watching Gao Wu practice the Pure Yang Sword once, Qingfeng Laodao felt that his swordsmanship was impeccable, and the coordination and circulation of his true qi was particularly smooth, as if he had practiced the Pure Yang Sword for a lifetime and had completely grasped the essence of the swordsmanship.

In reality, Gao Wu had only practiced for two days. Looking at Gao Wu putting away his sword, Qingfeng Laodao couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "You have mastered the Pure Yang Sword."

He had originally planned to teach for only three days, just to repay the favor to Commander Tie. He never imagined that Gao Wu would actually learn it, and truly internalize it!
Qingfeng Laodao felt somewhat ashamed; he had been too stingy and had underestimated Gao Wu.

"I said I'd teach you for three days, but I have nothing to teach you today. How about this, I also have a set of Swimming Dragon Palms, which is considered a first-class martial art of our sect, and I'll teach it to you as well."

Gao Wu was slightly surprised, as he could actually understand Qingfeng Laodao's stinginess.

In ancient times, martial arts sects relied entirely on the transmission of their skills to maintain their existence; monopolizing martial arts techniques was the foundation of a sect's existence. When Qingfeng Laodao taught him the Chunyang Sword technique, he set a time limit, which was actually because he didn't want him to learn the complete Chunyang Sword technique.

This is only human nature. It is also the basic awareness of masters of a sect to maintain the interests of their sect.

That being said, the old Taoist priest was still very responsible in teaching swordsmanship, and he did not hide the key points or try to fool people.

Based on the old man's earnestness, Gao Wu appreciated it.

Today, the old Taoist is willing to teach him another set of the Swimming Dragon Palm technique, which is a bit too generous! Could it be that he sees that the old Taoist has extraordinary talent and is bound to achieve great things in the future, and wants to invest in a potential stock in advance?

With the Pure Yang Sword, Gao Wu could gain insight into the superior martial arts of this world. Even if he didn't master all techniques, it would be enough for him to become a top master.

Back then, you could just take any martial art you wanted to learn.

However, since the old Taoist priest has such good intentions, there's no need to refuse.

He immediately clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you very much, Daoist Master. I will never forget your kindness in passing on your skills."

Old Daoist Qingfeng laughed heartily: "You're too kind. You were simply born for the Pure Yang Sword. It seems to be destiny that I could pass the Pure Yang Sword on to you."

The old Taoist priest had been wandering the martial world for many years, so naturally he wouldn't reveal everything. Gao Wu was content to accept the favor of passing on his skills.

He was willing to teach Gao Wu the Dragon Palm technique, firstly to build goodwill, and secondly to see if Gao Wu could learn any martial art so quickly!
The foundation of the Swimming Dragon Palm is still pure Yang internal energy, but the method of circulating energy has changed, and the changes in the palm and fingers are also very subtle. More importantly, it is the change in the Swimming Dragon body technique.

In reality, the Pure Yang Sword and the Swimming Dragon Palm are a set of martial arts; the combination of the sword and the palm forms the ultimate technique of the Xuanwu School.

Old Taoist Qingfeng deliberately wanted to befriend Gao Wu, which is why he was willing to pass on the Dragon Palm technique to Gao Wu.

Gao Wu learned the Dragon Palm and sword from Tie Dalong during his martial arts training, and he learned the Dragon Palm here as well, which made him feel very familiar with the place.

In reality, the two types of Dragon Palms are quite different, much like the difference between a bow and arrow and a modern assault rifle.

The main problem is that this realm lacks source energy, only true qi. While assault rifles are more advanced, here the only option is to use bows and arrows.

Fortunately, martial arts ultimately develop human strength, and since the human body is the same, there are many commonalities in martial arts.

Gao Wu of Chunyang Swordsmanship learned the technique by forcibly understanding it, relying on his martial arts saintly foundation. Therefore, learning the Dragon Palm was exceptionally easy for him.

Master Qingfeng explained and demonstrated the Swimming Dragon Palm technique. Gao Wu immediately noticed the difference between the two versions of the Swimming Dragon Palm and was able to integrate them.

With a series of claps, Gao Wu practiced the Sixty-Four Forms of the Swimming Dragon Palm, his body moving like a swimming dragon and his palms like a startled swan.

The old Taoist priest Qingfeng watched intently, his mouth agape in surprise.

Gao Wu not only learned the Swimming Dragon Palm in one go, but he also mastered it to an unparalleled level, with its subtle variations far surpassing those of Gao Wu.

The essence of martial arts lies in its spirit and essence, a state of profound fusion between inner energy and techniques.

The old Taoist priest practiced the Dragon Palm technique his whole life. He might misjudge other martial arts, but he wouldn't misjudge the Dragon Palm.

When Gao Wu unleashed the Dragon Soaring Palm, it was as if a divine dragon was truly soaring and dancing, moving freely and gracefully, even possessing a majestic and domineering aura that seemed to reign supreme in the heavens...

At this moment, the old Taoist was absolutely certain that Gao Wu's martial arts talent was unparalleled!
The old Taoist just couldn't understand why someone like him, who could easily become famous with just a little practice, would waste twenty years in the Northwest!
Gao Wu practiced a set of Swimming Dragon Palms and felt refreshed. He had been in this world for several days and finally found a point of resonance with it.

He bowed to the old Taoist priest and said, "Thank you for your instruction, Taoist priest. After learning the Swimming Dragon Palm, I suddenly felt enlightened and understood many principles."

The old Taoist priest shook his head with a complicated expression: "I dare not take credit."

The old Taoist thought for a moment and said, "Cultivate your internal strength well. With your talent, you have the opportunity to become a first-class master."

"Thank you for your kind words, Master," Gao Wu said with a smile. "I will strive to cultivate diligently."

Qingfeng Laodao left in the afternoon. He needed to find a quiet place to think about why there was such a big gap between him and Gao Wu.
Tie Zhen arrived shortly after, this time with a large retinue, making quite a grand entrance.

"It's not safe now, so we have to bring more people."

Tie Zhen was quite polite to Gao Wu, saying, "Since this place has been discovered by the thieves, please move out first, Mr. Gao. I have already had a room cleaned in the inner palace, please stay here."

She added, "According to that thief, there are also two experts, Ye Qingfeng and Ma Changhe, on this trip, as well as the twelve envoys of the Holy Fire Sect. Each of them is an expert with strange martial arts skills, which are very different from our Han people."

Gao Wu, on the contrary, became interested. A master? He wanted to meet him.

He reconsidered and felt there was no need to take the risk. He could open up his Ren and Du meridians tonight and steadily step into the first-class level.

"Very well, thank you General Tie." Gao Wu bowed and expressed his gratitude. That evening, Gao Wu stayed in a small courtyard in the inner residence of the Tie family. This place was probably prepared specifically for guests, as there were some potted plants and flowers in the courtyard, and the room was furnished in a more upscale manner.

Someone specially delivered meals to Gao Wu, accompanied by young and beautiful maids with big, bright black eyes. They looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, just the right age for a budding flower.

"Yuhe greets Mr. Gao."

The maid's delicate cheeks flushed slightly, and her large eyes looked at her toes as she curtsied in a deep bow.

The young girl wore a bright green, high-waisted ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) with a short outer garment, and her hair was styled in two buns. Her fresh and clean appearance, along with the subtly revealed curves of her body, added to her feminine beauty.

Gao Wu waved his hand: "No need to be polite."

Yuhe whispered, "From today onwards, I will be your personal maid. Just tell me what you need me to do."

"Hmm?" Gao Wu suddenly realized that this was the information he had obtained from the old man with the slanted eyes. The Tie family paid more attention to him and assigned him a beautiful maid.

Yuhe is young and beautiful, gentle and polite, and speaks elegantly. What's even more remarkable is that she maintains a girlish innocence, clearly indicating that she has never been in contact with a man before.

Although the Tie family is wealthy and powerful, they wouldn't have many beauties of this caliber.

In the Northwest, people are cheap. However, cultivating a beautiful woman who is well-behaved, charming, and meets all the criteria takes a lot of time and effort.

Only a prominent family like the Tie family would have the energy and time for this.

Gao Wu thought the girl was indeed very pleasing to the eye, but having her by his side would be a burden and would affect his martial arts practice.

When Yuhe heard Gao Wu tell her to go back, tears immediately welled up in her eyes. She sobbed pitifully, pleading, "Sir, I'll be scolded and punished if I go back. Sir, please..."

Gao Wu was a little surprised. The Tie family was known for their benevolence and righteousness. Would they really make things difficult for this young girl?

He thought about it again and realized it was normal. After all, they were ancient nobles, and it was already considered kind and generous of them not to mistreat their servants...

How could the vast Tie family maintain order and discipline among its members without strict rules? Moreover, the Tie family would inevitably employ military law to prevent collusion between insiders and outsiders.

The young girl's purpose in coming here wasn't just to serve him, but also to keep an eye on him. That's why she dared not go back.

"Alright then." Gao Wu thought about it and didn't insist. It would be good to have a little girl to do chores, and besides, she was pretty and cute. Her big eyes even looked a bit like his junior sister, Chao Fengying.

He had nothing to hide, so the young girl could keep an eye on him. The Tie family could rest assured.

With Yuhe around, things are really different. There's no need to clean up the dishes and chopsticks; the tea is already brewed, and the bedding is all made.

When Gao Wu returned to his bedroom that evening, Yu He cautiously followed him in, saying, "Sir, I... I'll keep you company while you sleep."

Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, her face flushed red, and her big eyes were fixed on the ground, too afraid to look up.

Gao Wu was originally indifferent to women and had never thought about such matters. However, seeing the girl's charming appearance, his heart couldn't help but flutter.

But he only lingered for a while, after all, practicing martial arts was the real priority.

He said, "I need to practice my internal energy tonight, so you can sleep in the outer room. I'll call you if I need anything."

Hearing Gao Wu say this, Yuhe breathed a sigh of relief. Mr. Gao spoke kindly, but he was plain-looking and looked old. She really didn't want to give herself up like this.

After dismissing the secretly pleased Yuhe, Gao Wu couldn't help but chuckle. "Little girl, you can't just sleep with me whenever you want..."

Sitting cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed, Gao Wu guided his inner energy along the Ren and Du meridians. Today, he learned the Swimming Dragon Palm, allowing him to truly master the Pure Yang internal energy.

The moment the two streams of pure Yang energy collided at the Huiyin acupoint, the barrier that would have been an insurmountable chasm for ordinary martial artists was instantly broken through.

As the true qi circulates along the Ren and Du meridians, it also flows continuously along the twelve regular meridians, thus forming a grand cycle, which is also the highest realm of pure yang internal energy cultivation.

After circulating for thirty-six cycles, Gao Wu opened his eyes again, and everything in the dark room was clearly visible.

This was certainly due to his true qi reaching a first-class level, but it was also because he had lifted some restrictions on his yang spirit, enabling him to create light in an empty room and illuminate the darkness.

Gao Wu struck lightly with his palm, producing a deep boom. The released true energy only dissipated eight feet away.

With the sheer power of his externally released true energy, he could kill a third-rate expert like Old Slanted Eyes with a single palm strike within eight feet.

The world is vast, and with his current cultivation level, he is more than capable of roaming freely...

If one's internal abilities advance further, one should be able to release true energy with a sword, which is also known as sword qi.

This level of mastery allows one to gather qi into a powerful aura, capable of withstanding powerful bows and crossbows. According to the teachings of this world, this step is equivalent to becoming a Grandmaster of Innate Martial Arts, nearly invincible.

After some thought, Gao Wu realized that to reach this level, one must open up the eight extraordinary meridians to cultivate enough true qi and achieve the so-called state of returning to the innate state from qi.

He already has a sufficient understanding of the martial arts of this world, and as long as he obtains the corresponding martial arts manual, he can practice on his own.

It's not a good idea to look for Tie Zhen again, so we can only place our hopes on people like Ye Qingfeng and Ma Changhe.

Gao Wu just hopes the other side will cause trouble soon and not keep him waiting too long...

(End of this chapter)