The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 6 Conversion Proficiency

Although his childhood memories were fragmented, Han Qing remembered this jade pendant very clearly. He could match the details such as its shape and patterns. He was absolutely certain that this was his jade pendant.

In an instant, many questions arose in his mind.

"Did the Yin-Yang Scholar come to Baiyun County to find this jade pendant?"

"The Yin-Yang Scholar is backed by the Yin-Yang Cult, which should be an evil cult that requires offering young girls to join."

"What's so special about this jade pendant? Why would the Yin-Yang Sect go to such lengths to find it?"

"My origins have also become a mystery. If this jade pendant is truly extraordinary, then the original owner of this body must also have been quite unusual."

For a moment, Han Qing felt his mind was a bit confused. There were too few clues, and he couldn't sort them out. He just vaguely felt that he had been forced into a vortex.

"The question now is whether I should go to Hengtai Pawnshop and buy this jade pendant back?" Han Qing pondered.

"If I don't touch this jade pendant, will I be safe?" Han Qing's priority was his own safety.

"The unknown is the greatest fear. I have too little information right now. I'll find an opportunity to go to Hengtai Pawnshop and see if they have such a piece of jade. If they do, we'll see what happens next; if not, then forget it." Han Qing shook his head and decided to stop thinking about it.

Judging from his childhood memories, this piece of jade seems to be very important to him, but given the current situation, even if he wanted to buy it, he might not be able to afford it.

In my memory, this piece of jade was quite extraordinary; buying it from Hengtai Pawnshop would have cost at least a hundred taels of silver.

Han Qing turned his gaze forward again, and a series of martial arts techniques appeared before him, all of which came from Wei Xiong.

Please inherit a martial arts skill.

1st Wave Wrapping Skill (Mastery 56.5%)

One of the fishermen's essential skills is to learn how to swim across rivers, greatly improving their swimming ability.

2 Blood Hua Gong (Small Success Rate 73.2%)

It is an ordinary martial art that can be practiced to unleash the Blood Essence Force, which has considerable destructive power. Each activation will consume a portion of one's Qi and Blood.

3. Fishing Techniques in Chu Region (Beginner Level 33.3%)

The fishing methods that have been passed down in the Chu region can greatly improve one's fishing skills.

4. Autumn Wind Leg (Beginner 11.3%)

This is a very common and widely used leg technique, suitable for beginners. Learning this leg technique will improve one's skills.

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More than a dozen martial arts skills appeared before Han Qing, among which he was most proficient in martial arts, fishing, and swimming.

Baiyun County is mostly mountainous with few lakes, so his fishing skills were useless.

As for the Autumn Wind Leg technique, his most pressing task now is not learning combat skills, but improving his martial arts level.

Therefore, Han Qing didn't hesitate much and directly chose the Blood Flower Technique.

"Inherit the Blood Flower Technique!"

In an instant, a flood of memories appeared in Han Qing's mind, and a new Blood Flower Technique at the minor completion level immediately appeared on his interface.

As the key points of this martial art gradually emerged in his mind, his physique also slowly changed, his qi and blood grew stronger.

Han Qing believed that the changes after inheriting the martial arts would be drastic, and he worried that he wouldn't be able to withstand them.

Now he was relieved; his worries were unnecessary. Although his physique was rapidly improving, the process was taking a long time, and he estimated it would take a day or two to complete.

At that moment, a voice emerged in his mind.

"Similar martial arts techniques detected: Blood Flower Skill and Nine Yang True Skill. Do you wish to convert proficiency?"

"Transform it, but retain the Nine Yang True Skill!" Han Tao said.

This is also one of the functions of the Seven Killings Stele: proficiency in martial arts of the same type can be converted, which is why he chose to inherit the Blood Flower Technique earlier.

As he made his choice, the Blood Flower Skill proficiency on the panel was rapidly decreasing, while the Nine Yang True Skill proficiency was rapidly increasing.

Information about the Blood Blossom Technique no longer surfaced in Han Qing's mind; instead, it transformed into the Nine Yang True Skill. As his proficiency with the Nine Yang True Skill increased, Han Qing's understanding of it also rapidly improved.

In just a quarter of an hour, Han Qing felt an acupoint in his body being opened, which was the first acupoint that the Nine Yang True Skill was about to open.

In an instant, a mysterious power surged forth, reverberating throughout his limbs and bones, making his blood and qi more abundant and his physique stronger.

"With the Seven Killings Stele and top-grade root bone as my aid, as long as I study diligently and practice without slacking off, I don't believe anyone can make faster progress in martial arts than me!"

Han Qing's confidence increased greatly.

At this moment, he had returned to the courtyard of Minglu Hall. Although he was happy, he remained expressionless, as if nothing had happened.

The other teenagers in the courtyard were also confused, whispering among themselves, trying to find out why Yang Wu had called him out.

The boys all knew that although the competition was fair and just on the surface, many spots were actually predetermined. Those without connections or backing could only compete for the remaining spots, so they were very worried that Han Qing and Yang Wu might be up to something behind the scenes.

Only after asking did they learn that Han Qing had been summoned to kill someone. In an instant, many of the teenagers were terrified of Han Qing, and they naturally distanced themselves from him, and no one dared to speak to him.

Han Qing was thus isolated, but he was already used to it; that's how he got the nickname "mute."

"Isolation is good, being low-key allows me to focus more on doing my own thing well."

After a long afternoon of intensive training, as darkness fell, Yang Wu announced the end of the training, and the boys each headed towards their own private courtyards.

Luo Ying walked at the front, followed step by step by another young man, Song Hui, with a fawning smile on his face and a respectful attitude.

Song's family background was ordinary, while Luo's family was the largest in the county, so the boys were mostly afraid of Luo Ying.

Han Qing walked alone at the back in silence. Luo Ying and the other two didn't find anything strange about it, because Han Qing had always been a taciturn mute.

At this moment, Han Qing was calmly sensing the changes in his body. His Qi and blood were still growing stronger, and his physique was still undergoing a transformation and rebirth.

Another acupoint has been opened!

"The Ninth Aperture!"

"Getting started!"

Han Qing was overjoyed. On the panel, the proficiency of Nine Yang True Skill had exceeded 20%, reaching the entry level, while the proficiency of Blood Flower Skill had decreased by 30%, leaving 43%.

“The Nine Yang True Skill is of higher quality than the Blood Flower Skill, so it’s impossible to achieve a one-to-one conversion of proficiency,” Han Qing pondered.

Back in the side courtyard, the other teenagers had also finished their day's work. When they saw Han Qing and the other two, they all looked on with envy.

late at night.

Han Qing lay on the large communal bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep; his body was burning up.

Just now, he opened two more acupoints, bringing the total to eleven. His blood and qi were surging, making it impossible for him to fall asleep.

"Practice martial arts!"

Han Qing decided not to sleep anymore. He got up, went to the courtyard, and practiced the thirty-six movements of the Nine Yang True Skill by the moonlight.

The rapid increase in physical strength has both advantages and disadvantages. On the downside, he is temporarily not used to it and needs to get used to the changes in his body as soon as possible. Practicing martial arts is an excellent way to achieve this.

An hour later, a figure walked out of the house, walking steadily. Han Qing glanced at him and saw that it was Master Fang.

"Martial arts training requires a balance of tension and relaxation. Blindly pushing yourself too hard won't work; you might ruin yourself," Master Fang said with a yawn.

Han Qing nodded without saying a word and continued practicing martial arts.

"What a stubborn mule." Master Fang ignored him and went back to sleep after urinating.

A while later, Luo Ying came out to use the outhouse and saw Han Qing still practicing martial arts. A disdainful smile appeared on her face.

"Dumb guy, you're really going all out, aren't you? Let me tell you, don't waste your energy. In this world, it's all about connections. You need people, money, and powerful backers. What good is personal effort if you don't have connections?"

Han Qing ignored him, focusing on practicing martial arts and completely immersed in his own world. He was fascinated by the feeling of rapidly becoming stronger.

Luo Ying shook his head, took a piss, and walked back to his room, thinking about taking leave to go to Chunxiang Tower for a good time. He hadn't had any release for two months.

(End of this chapter)