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"Study!" Wu Feng silently recited in his heart without any hesitation.

Compared to the subtle flow of information I experienced when studying the "Five Poisons Inner Classic" before, the torrent surging into my mind now is far more powerful and complex.

The Five Poisons Gu Technique is not simply an internal energy cultivation method; it contains an extremely bizarre and unpredictable energy circulation route.

How to safely introduce the toxic essence of different poisonous insects, how to separate, refine, and store it in the meridians, and finally transform it into toxic internal force with different characteristics, and how to make this part of the toxic internal force coexist with one's own original neutral internal force in a clear distinction, and even temporarily merge and burst it when needed... The amount of information is huge and subtle, and many key points are extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will suffer from poison attacking your heart and the collapse of your meridians.

"Basic Gu Raising Techniques" is more like a comprehensive and specialized skill.

It includes how to identify poisonous insects with the potential to become Gu, how to build a simple Gu vessel, how to prepare Gu food with different effects, how to establish a preliminary connection with Gu insects using one's own essence and internal energy, as well as some basic Gu insect cultivation directions and Gu control techniques.

The content is complex and resembles an encyclopedia of the breeding and application of venomous insects.

Under the influence of a high level of insight (350 points), the two streams of information were quickly sorted out, understood, and imprinted.

Although many profound aspects and practical details still require further exploration and understanding in the future, the core methods and basic principles have already been mastered.

[System notification: You have learned the Five Poisons Gu Technique (Second-rate).]

[System notification: You have learned a special skill—Basic Gu Raising Technique.]

In the skill bar, under the internal skills category, 【Five Poisons Gu Skill (Beginner 0/5000)】 is prominently listed, with the characters gleaming with a dark purplish-green luster, quite different from other internal skills.

At the very bottom of the skill bar, a new category called "Special Skills" has been added, with only one line below it: "Basic Gu Raising Technique (Beginner)".

"How do you feel?" Agudo asked, looking at Wu Feng's eyes as he opened them again after closing them for a moment.

She could sense that the other person seemed to have an extremely subtle, strange aura that resonated faintly with the surrounding stench of poisonous insects. Although faint, it was real.

This speed of comprehension once again secretly alarmed her.

"I have benefited greatly from your teachings, thank you very much, Grandma." Wu Feng cupped his hands in a sincere tone.

These two skills are exactly what he urgently needs right now.

He could further enhance his resistance to poison, but he didn't care about his specific internal strength.

However, it can be used to deal with the poisonous miasma, Manggu Zhuha, and other poisonous insects of Wanjie Valley.

In the future, if you encounter other skilled poison users, you can prevent yourself from being poisoned.

Aguduo waved her hand, the solemn expression on her face softening slightly.

"The method has been taught; how far you can progress depends on yourself. The art of poisoning and raising Gu is dangerous, and the process is time-consuming, both requiring patience and caution. Remember, don't try to do too much at once, and don't rush things. Especially when introducing poison into the body and refining its toxicity, be sure to proceed step by step, starting with the mildest poisonous insects."

"Yes, I've got it." Wu Feng nodded. He naturally understood the implications.

However, with the correct methods directly imparted by the system and a solid foundation of one's own, the risks should be manageable.

"Alright, I've given you everything I need." Agudu picked up the stone mortar again and began to slowly grind the medicinal herbs, seemingly transforming back into the ordinary old woman from the Miao village.

"I'll accept the poisonous insects in the jar. If you wish to wander around the village or continue your training in the mountains, that's entirely up to you. If you have any questions... regarding raising gu and practicing poison, feel free to ask me again."

After hearing what Agudo said, Wu Feng did not immediately turn around and leave.

He stood there, his gaze sweeping over the neatly arranged medicinal herbs and jars inside and outside the bamboo house, as well as some strangely shaped tools hanging on the wall, his mind racing.

Now that we've come all this way, we should take all the benefits we're entitled to.

The Poison Gu Technique and the Gu-raising Technique were unexpected delights, but other things that could enhance one's strength should not be overlooked.

"Grandma," Wu Feng began, his tone calm as ever, "besides the secret techniques I just taught you, do you have any other equipment for raising Gu poison available for purchase? Also, are there any other martial arts techniques available to learn in the village?"

His thinking was very straightforward.

In the game world, strength is everything, and the most direct manifestation of strength is attributes.

Where do attributes come from? Apart from the slight bonus from leveling up, the vast majority come from the fixed increases after mastering each martial art to its peak.

Whether it's third-rate or second-rate, learn it if you can. Once you learn it, you can stack attributes, and stacked attributes mean real numerical suppression.

This is the most fundamental principle.

Upon hearing this, Agudo raised her eyelids to look at him, seemingly unsurprised by his greed.

In the world of martial arts, who wouldn't want to learn a few more skills to protect themselves?

"Of course we have tools." She pointed to several bamboo baskets and earthenware jars piled together in the corner of the bamboo house, as well as several oddly shaped small shovels and hooks hanging on the wall, which looked as if they were made of some kind of animal bone or hardwood.

"These are all tools I use for catching insects and raising gu (a type of poisonous insect), and they're not expensive. As for martial arts..."

She paused, then slowly said, "The more advanced secret techniques of poison-based martial arts are not passed on to anyone other than the core disciples of the stronghold. However, some basic external martial arts techniques and finger techniques used to strengthen the body or to complement the use of poisons can be taught. But they are of low quality, all third-rate, and require payment."

As she spoke, she pointed to a simple wooden sign leaning against the wall inside the bamboo house.

Wu Feng hadn't noticed before, but now, looking at it, he saw several lines of text written on the wooden sign in charcoal:

[Can teach martial arts (third-rate)]:

Five Poison Palm - Fifteen taels

Corrupted bone finger - fifteen taels

Scorpion Tail Whip Technique - Twenty Taels

[Equipment for raising Gu]:

Special insect-catching ceramic jar (large) - 5 taels/each

Gu dish (lowest grade) - 10 taels/piece

A set of mixing dishes and pestles – eight ounces

Basic Gu Food Recipe (Ingredients for 10 servings) - 5 taels

There aren't many types, but they are all things that are useful right now.

There are three types of third-rate martial arts, and the equipment for raising Gu worms includes everything from jars for catching insects to containers for raising them, tools for preparing medicine, and even food for the Gu worms.

Wu Feng quickly calculated. Three third-rate martial arts techniques, totaling fifty taels of silver.

Among the equipment for raising gu, an insect-catching jar is essential. The small jar that Aguduo gave me earlier can't hold much, so this large jar is just right.

Since the gu vessel, preparation tools, and gu food recipes are mentioned as essential items in the basic gu-raising technique, they should be purchased.

I bought three earthenware jars for catching insects, which added up to another thirty-eight taels.

He still has enough money in his backpack, so he can easily afford this expense.

More importantly, the cultivation instructions for that second-rate technique, "Five Poison Gu Technique," require drawing "the essence of poisonous insects" into the body for refining.

This means he must have a stable and abundant source of poisonous insects.

He didn't know how much toxic essence a single poisonous insect could provide or how long it could sustain his cultivation, but it was always good to have more.

"Grandma, I've learned all three martial arts." Without further hesitation, Wu Feng took out some silver and placed fifty taels neatly on the bamboo stool next to Aguduo's feet.

"In addition, I need three special insect-catching pottery jars, a set of Gu vessels, a mixing vessel and a pestle, and a basic Gu food recipe."

Agudo looked at the silver, then at Wu Feng, and nodded without saying anything.

She first put away the fifty taels of silver, then got up and walked shakily into the inner room of the bamboo house.

Before long, she brought out three thin booklets bound together with rough bark paper, as well as the utensils that Wu Feng had specifically requested—an insect trap that was twice the size of the previous jar, also made of coarse pottery, with a complex groove and snap-lock design at the mouth.

A black stone gu vessel, about the size of a palm, with fine patterns engraved inside and out;

A set of mixing tools including a mortar and pestle and several small earthenware pots;

There was also a small packet of powder wrapped in oiled paper, emitting a complex odor; this should be the basic ingredients for Gu poison.

"These are the manuals for the Five Poison Palm, Bone-Rotting Finger, and Scorpion Tail Whip Technique. They contain basic move diagrams and methods for circulating qi. All the tools are here. The jars are used in the same way as before. The methods for using the Gu vessels and mixing tools are mentioned in the Gu-raising Technique. Take a look."

Aguduo handed the items to Wu Feng one by one, her tone calm, "The Gu food recipe is for ten portions. Once it's used up, you'll need to collect or purchase the materials yourself according to the recipe."

"Thank you, Grandma." Wu Feng took the three manuals and the tools, stuffing them all into his backpack. He also paid the money at the same time.