Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

"What a pity, it turns out it was just a broken interior..."

Ge Ershan listened to Wang Qi's explanation and a look of disappointment appeared on his face.

"I was being presumptuous. When I felt your pulse, I thought it was... If it's the Inner Strength realm, then that makes sense."

Ge Ershan's disappointment was palpable. "It's so hard for our Ge family to have a male heir!"

"Although I am handsome, I suffered an injury in my early years... making it difficult for me to have children."

Ge Daniu lowered his head, his lips twitching.

His second uncle's appearance had nothing to do with being handsome or dashing, or rather, his family simply didn't have that kind of bloodline.

Ge Ershan's lament continued, "In my generation of the Ge family, there were three children: my eldest brother, myself, and Da Niu's mother. My eldest brother went into the mountains with the army when he was seventeen or eighteen and died in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain without leaving any descendants. My younger sister died early, leaving only Da Shan as the sole heir who carried on our family name."

"This kid looks... well, a bit too honest. If he doesn't amount to much in martial arts, he'll probably have a hard time finding a wife."

"Tell me, how can I not be anxious!"

"To tell you the truth, the reason I was favored by Deputy Commander Liu is because my elder brother was his sworn brother in the early years and saved his life in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. I just happened to have done some good deeds when I went out of the city last time, so it was only natural for him to say that he wanted to promote me."

After hearing this, Wang Qi suddenly understood.

Everything has a cause and effect.

"Wait, you said it's internally muscular?!"

Ge Ershan's eyes immediately turned horrified.

"Yes, I've made a little money recently."

Wang Qi replied, "That's the proper response."

What do you mean by a woman dressing as a man and getting pregnant...?

"This isn't about money," Ge Daniu exclaimed in shock. "You've only been here a few days since you were a probationary constable?"

"More than a month, I guess?"

"I've been training from the outside in just over a month, and now I'm strong inside and out, my God."

Ge Ershan pinched his thigh hard.

Wang Qi smiled and said, "I do have a good talent for cultivation, but I couldn't show it because I lacked food and clothing in the past."

"Tsk tsk."

Ge Ershan smiled broadly. "Then I should be glad that I didn't refuse when Da Niu asked me for help."

"So when I heard that my second uncle was coming back, I rushed over with gifts."

Wang Qi continued the conversation.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"But don't tell anyone about this."

Ge Ershan reminded him, "The county magistrate has people watching you every moment."

As they spoke,

The housekeeper then began serving the dishes.

Wang Qi quickly moved the table to the center, only to find that it was missing a corner when he put it down.

He looked at the spot where it had been against the wall, where a book covered in a thick layer of dust lay on the floor.

"Second Uncle is quite wealthy now, why don't you get a better table?" Wang Qi asked jokingly.

Ge Ershan sighed, "Seeing this brings back memories. It's an old item from my childhood, and I've always been reluctant to throw it away. This chipped piece was accidentally chopped off when Da Niu was playing around chopping firewood with an axe. But it's good enough to use as a book pad."

Wang Qi jogged over and picked up the dusty book.

He casually patted off the dust.

"Dragon and Elephant Secret Weapons?"

When Wang Qi saw these four words, his pupils contracted.

"What a domineering name!"

Upon hearing this, Ge Ershan laughed and said, "I stole this from a corpse belonging to a thief from outside the sect."

"The counterfeiters these days are really ridiculous. Who would believe it if it's made with the name 'Dragon and Elephant'? I just think the material is very good; it's impervious to water and fire."

"I reckon it was created to set up schemes for those big shots."

"What if it's real?" Wang Qi touched the material of the cultivation manual; it looked like it was made from the hide of some kind of demonic beast. Even in the freezing snow, touching the cover of the book gave off a sense of warmth.

"real?"

Ge Ershan turned to look at Wang Qi, "Have you ever seen a great demon like the Dragon Elephant? Have you ever heard of it?"

Wang Qi shook his head.

"Yeah, I've never even heard of it. Even if it were true, how would you eat it or how would you refine it?"

"Based on imagination?"

Ge Ershan continued, "I also showed this technique to Lord Liu. After he opened it and read the contents, he only said one sentence..."

"Don't let it interfere with your proper martial arts training."

"If you're interested, just flip through it and you'll see."

"I really want to take it back and study it, to see if I can glean any insights from it," Wang Qi said with a smile.

This is exactly what he wanted!

Although he had never heard of dragons and elephants, he was not without the chance to eat them.

Moreover, this Dragon Elephant Secret Martial Arts seems to be quite different from ordinary martial arts techniques.

"Alright, you're a genius... You can take it back and work on it."

"If you really figure out any tricks, teach them to your second uncle later."

Ge Ershan smiled and waved to Wang Qi, "Come and eat first."

Wang Qi tucked the Dragon Elephant Secret Weapon into his robes, and then the three of them took their seats and began to toast each other.

Ge Ershan did most of the talking, while Wang Qi and Ge Daniu listened.

"Techniques are important, but the most important thing is how to break through to a higher realm!"

"The next step beyond internal strength is the Blood Transformation Realm."

"This Blood Transformation Realm involves transforming the waste blood and qi in the body into sludge and expelling it, while nurturing new, strong blood and qi. This realm can be reached three times in total."

"Each time, it greatly increases physical strength, and the body will undergo different changes."

"Success in one go, for the eyesight is restored. Fresh blood cleanses and refines the eyes, opening them and breaking through barriers, allowing them to catch flies within a hundred meters. A small number of constables have reached this level. Xu Mao from the Soap Court, 'Eagle Eye' from the Fast Shift, and I are all at this level."

"The second sniff is the long sniff, when fresh blood flows through the nose and the sense of smell is sharp. This is the standard for the squad leaders."

"If you hear something three times, you will understand it completely; this is what is meant by having ears that can hear the wind."

"If someone manages to move blood three times successfully, then they must be extremely perceptive and have keen eyesight. Such a person is very difficult to ambush or kill if they don't want to die. Within their sight, it's hard for any target to escape their grasp."

"So if you encounter a Blood Transformation Realm expert who says they were careless, don't believe them."

"It's most likely a trap..."

Ge Ershan's conversation became increasingly detailed.

For example, he would instruct the two to be careful of certain people in the city after they left, and to tell them how powerful and influential Ji Shichang was, and so on...

When the wine reaches its peak.

Ge Ershan shouted, "Everyone thinks that Master Huang aspires to the throne! But that's not true!"

"Fourth Master's ambition is to pacify the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains and reclaim the former human homeland!"

"Those lowly, despicable people are so narrow-minded...so narrow-minded."

"Don't rush the winter hunt... The military government and county office still need to send scouts to investigate and gather intelligence. We'll only begin once we're sure there won't be any major incidents..."

"Just do what you're supposed to do these next few days..."

All three of them were a bit drunk. Ge Daniu had also lost his previous restraint and, in the latter half of the night, he hugged Ge Ershan and called him "Second Uncle" repeatedly.

In the end, the two decided to stay overnight at the Ge residence.

In the spacious courtyard.

Wang Qi practiced his boxing and stances, using his surging blood and energy to dispel the alcohol fumes from his body.

Until he was much more lucid.

Only then did he enter the guest room and close the doors and windows.

He took the Dragon Elephant Secret Martial Arts manual out of his bosom.

Slowly turn the first page.

Seven large characters suddenly came into view.

【Dragon Elephant Secret Martial Arts - Great Demonic Power】