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Wu Changfeng seemed oblivious to Song Qingshu's scrutinizing and suspicious gaze.

His entire being was immersed in the world of swordsmanship. The wooden sword seemed to be an extension of his arm; every turn, every tremor, every change in speed was effortless and natural.

My understanding of swordsmanship is deepening, and many previously vague points are suddenly clear through repeated practice.

【The Soft Sword That Wraps Around Your Finger (Mastery 252/12000)】

The sun gradually rises higher and then slowly sets in the west.

The people in the training ground changed several times. Some went back to rest after getting tired of training, while others came back to continue their arduous practice after finishing their meals.

Only in the corner where Wu Changfeng was, the figure in blue remained motionless, with only the sound of a wooden sword cutting through the air ringing out steadily and continuously.

Sweat had already soaked through his inner shirt, his hair clung to his skin, and his arms ached from prolonged exertion.

But his breathing remained steady and long, as the perfected Wudang Heart Sutra continuously provided pure true energy, nourishing his tired muscles and meridians and accelerating his physical recovery.

On the attribute panel, as the level of "Soft Sword of the Finger" continues to improve, the green numbers next to arm strength and agility increase again and again. Although the individual bonus is not as violent as that of "Iron Palm", the cumulative effect is still quite considerable.

More importantly, his understanding and application of soft power are undergoing a qualitative transformation as he masters this more profound sword technique.

It is no longer a simple matter of using softness to overcome hardness, but a deeper level of flexible and unpredictable movement, a more subtle and harder-to-defend martial arts realm.

As the sun dipped completely westward and the training ground was bathed in a golden-red glow, Wu Changfeng completed his final full cycle of swordplay.

He sheathed the wooden sword at his side and exhaled a long breath.

The breath lingered, condensing into a straight white ribbon in the cool evening air, lingering for a long time.

【The Gentle Sword That Wraps Around Your Finger (Perfect 20256/20000)】

【The Gentle Sword That Wraps Around Your Finger (Great Perfection 256/∞)】

"promote."

The thought settled.

A heat current, far more subtle and profound than any previous breakthrough in martial arts, rose from the dantian. It was not a violent surge, but rather like spring water nourishing all things, quietly permeating the limbs and bones, especially the meridians of the right arm and wrist where the sword was held.

In his mind, countless twists and turns of sword paths exploded, then quickly reassembled and merged, ultimately transforming into an imprint-like instinct.

The understanding of soft power has been pushed to a new peak. Silk reeling is no longer a technique for generating force, but has become an application that is close to the Tao.

The changes are no longer limited to the connection of moves, but are integrated into every breath, every heartbeat, and every glance.

It's as if there's no sword in hand, nor in heart, only a gentle, harmonious, and ever-flowing state of mind.

[System Notification: Congratulations! Your "Soft Sword Technique" has broken through to the highest level—Great Perfection!]

【Soft Swordplay (Great Perfection). Strength +50, Agility +45, Constitution +20. When using swords, damage +40%, attack speed +30%, and the flexibility and unpredictability of sword techniques are greatly enhanced. Includes the special effect "Entangling Silk Force": After hitting the target, a flexible sword aura remains, continuously interfering with their internal energy circulation and movement coordination; this effect can be stacked. The special effect "Hundred Twists and Thousand Turns": Sword techniques are unpredictable and extremely difficult to predict and block; it has an additional restraining effect on martial arts that rely on fixed moves.】

Feeling the newfound power within his body and the harmonious sword intent, Wu Changfeng nodded in satisfaction.

Today's goal has been exceeded.

He put the wooden sword back on the weapon rack, then turned and walked towards the dining hall without lingering.

Dinner at the dining hall was still light. Wu Changfeng silently finished his meal, replenishing his hunger, and then went straight back to his hut.

He closed the door and lit the oil lamp. He first stretched his stiff body a little in the room, then chose to exit the game.

The game pod hatch slid open, letting in the light of the real-world night.

Wu Changfeng sat up and rubbed his throbbing temples.

Even with game mechanics to alleviate the mental fatigue from prolonged periods of intense concentration while practicing swordsmanship, the feeling of mental exhaustion still persists.

Even stronger was the real, tangible feeling of hunger emanating from my stomach.

He changed into casual clothes, grabbed his phone and keys, and went downstairs.

The food stalls outside the residential area were bustling with activity.

He found an empty table, sat down, ordered a large portion of stir-fried rice noodles with meat and egg, some stir-fried large intestines and a serving of fried noodles, plus a bowl of soup.

While waiting for the food to be served, he habitually took out his phone and opened the "Jianghu Supper Exchange Group".

The group chat was flooded with messages, mostly people asking to buy game currency or equipment, or showing off their monster-hunting achievements or complaining about the difficulty of quests.

He quickly browsed through the list, his gaze lingering on several acquisition announcements that were repeatedly appearing on the screen:

"Buying copper coins regularly, 130 yuan per 100 coins, discounts for bulk orders! Reputation guaranteed!"

"130/100 coins, unlimited payments, instant arrival!"

"Buying gold at a high price, 130/100, as much as you have!"

Wu Changfeng raised an eyebrow slightly.

It's gone up again?

It was 120 yuan yesterday, but it's 130 yuan today?

The server has only been open for a few days, but the price of gold has risen instead of falling, and the increase is quite significant.

This is a bit unusual.

Based on past experience with online games, the price of gold is highest at the beginning of the game, but as players level up, their gold-farming efficiency increases, and the official events may generate gold, the price of gold usually declines slowly, and it would be good if it could stay the same.

It's extremely rare for a game like "Jianghu Dream" to have its gold price steadily rising just days after its launch.

"The popularity of this game... is a bit scary," he muttered to himself.

Market frenzy often signifies huge demand and potential windfall profits.

The rise in gold prices indicates that the demand for in-game currency from wealthy individuals and guilds far exceeds the supply. They are frantically hoarding resources in preparation for future competition.

This game is indeed an inexhaustible gold mine.

The dishes were served, steaming hot and with a wonderful aroma.

Wu Changfeng put down his phone, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.

When you're extremely hungry, this kind of greasy and salty food is especially comforting to your stomach.

While eating, he casually opened the official forum app for "Jianghu Dream".

The homepage is filled with popular posts with all sorts of titles:

"Shocking! After playing 'Jianghu Dream' for three days, I can actually box!"

"It's not an illusion! Training in the game really does enhance your real-world body! There are screenshots and data!"

"Rational Discussion: Has the neural connection technology in 'Jianghu Dream' touched upon the development of human potential?"

"From being completely weak to easily lifting 30 pounds, thanks to 'Jianghu Dream'!"

Wu Changfeng slowed his chewing. He clicked on the first post.

The original poster described in detail how they learned basic boxing techniques from the village instructor in the game, and how they practiced repeatedly until they became proficient.

After exiting the game, he unintentionally adopted the boxing stance from the game and discovered that he could actually throw a few decent punches. The way he generated power and the footwork were used naturally. Although the power and speed were far less than in the game, the feeling of having mastered it was incredibly clear.

The following comments are numerous:

"Me too! I learned basic swordsmanship, and now I can even practice a few moves with a stick!"

"It's true! I practiced my light-footed skills in the game yesterday, and today when I jumped over the curb after get off work, I felt as light as a feather!"

"This game is absolutely cutting-edge technology! I suffer from lower back pain from sitting in an office all year round, but after meditating and practicing internal energy in the game, my lower back actually feels much better in real life!"

"Upstairs +1, I've been having trouble sleeping. I was practicing meditation in the game according to the required techniques, and I slept really soundly last night..."

Wu Changfeng clicked on several similar posts, all of which pointed to a startling fact:

The martial arts learned and practiced in "Jianghu Dream" seem to have muscle memory, power generation techniques, and even certain inner artistic conceptions or breathing methods that can, to some extent, reflect on and influence the real body through neural connections!

Although this effect appears to be very weak at present, far from reaching the level of splitting stone and scaling walls in the game, it does exist.

"Martial arts... have been brought into reality?" Wu Changfeng put down his chopsticks, looked at his palm, and fell into deep thought.

He recalled how he felt over the past few days: he felt stronger while eating, his body coordination was better while showering, and even when he went downstairs just now, his steps seemed lighter and more steady than before.

I initially thought it was just psychological, or an illusion caused by the sudden increase in attributes in the game.

But now it seems... it's probably not an illusion.

"That's true," he murmured. "Having experienced so much of the martial arts training process, those power generation techniques, breathing rhythms, and muscle coordination memories are truly imprinted in my brain and nerves. Having such memories, in a sense, isn't that learning it? It's just that the real body doesn't have the same strong attribute energy support as in the game, so the effect is greatly reduced."

Even with such a significant discount, it's still astonishing enough!