I was told I'd be a late bloomer, but I was born with the potential to achieve great things!

"Holding them accountable?"

Upon hearing this, the stall owner wearing a raccoon mask and the stall owner wearing a rabbit face mask exchanged a smile, and the latter then spoke.

"While the martial arts techniques are precious, the resources needed to practice them are even more precious."

Putting aside everything else, just the practice of refining blood alone requires an unknown amount of meat and medicinal food.

"good."

The vendor selling the raccoon mask immediately nodded in agreement.

"Even scholars who study books need to consult their teachers about the classics when they are not reading, let alone those who study martial arts."

To think that one can reach the pinnacle of martial arts with just a secret manual or a technique is nothing short of delusional.

The visible strength of blood cultivation, the hidden strength of skin refining... without a master to guide you, you'd be thanking Buddha if you didn't practice yourself to death.

As they spoke, their eyes both turned to Zhou An.

Even through the mask, Zhou An could clearly feel the teasing and playfulness in their eyes.

"Oh no, they probably figured out I'm a newbie."

Zhou An had a bad feeling.

Perhaps he behaved no differently from those who entered the black market along the way, but perhaps it was precisely this cautiousness that made people see through his facade.

The two stall owners saw through their deception with just a simple question and conversation; how many more people will see through it along the way?

Zhou An dared not think about it.

There was even a thought of leaving the black market immediately to avoid trouble as soon as possible.

But this idea was quickly suppressed.

His hasty departure now would only highlight his state of mind, potentially attracting more unwanted attention.

"As for whether the martial arts school owner will hold them accountable afterward?"

The rabbit-faced vendor pointed to his mask.

"Not to mention that if we don't sell, someone else will, there are already a lot of resources in this black market that have been actively released by martial arts schools."

They desperately want more people to buy their techniques, so that they can later become disciples of their martial arts schools and earn more money through legitimate channels.

"Yes, we're helping them."

The vendor selling the raccoon noodles nodded, emphasizing the legitimacy of his private sale of cultivation techniques.

If they don't sell, how can more people take up martial arts?

If you don't learn martial arts to strengthen your body, what if you get bullied in the future?

What they did was clearly righteous, aimed at enabling everyone to practice merit.

"..."

Seeing the two stall owners' righteous indignation, Zhou An's lips twitched involuntarily.

At first glance, I thought their statements were utterly absurd.

But upon deeper reflection...

They are right.

After all, if they don't sell, it's probably difficult for me to get my hands on the cultivation technique.

If all martial arts schools in the world were to stick to their own martial arts, wouldn't that leave more people without a way to learn martial arts, eventually leading to the extinction of the martial arts tradition?

However, Zhou An felt that the reason why many martial arts skills of the martial arts school were sold at will on the black market was most likely because of the appearance of the immortal 38 years ago.

With immortals around, who would still be a miserable, lowly warrior running around on the ground?

If it weren't for the fact that it was too far from the Heavenly River Sword Sect and he was worried about dying on the way, Zhou An would definitely have chosen a sect of immortals instead of joining the Seven Mysteries Sect.

"That's right, that's what I think too."

Once the idea was opened, Zhou An's horizons broadened, and he immediately inquired familiarly.

"Do either of you possess any martial arts techniques here that cultivate Golden Bone or Jade Bone?"

"Golden Bones"

"Jade bones?"

Upon hearing Zhou An's words, the raccoon noodle stall owner and the rabbit-face stall owner exchanged a glance instinctively.

They thought that Zhou An, who was entering the black market for the first time, would be scared away by their earlier gaze and leave the black market as soon as possible.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only showed no intention of leaving, but also wanted to buy the cultivation techniques of Golden Bone and Jade Bone.

As the saying goes, if you aim high, you'll get somewhere in the middle; if you aim for the middle, you'll only get somewhere low.

"If you wish to cultivate the Golden Bones, you must naturally practice the Jade Toad Technique of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy."

The rabbit-faced stall owner spoke first, his words full of praise for the technique.

"Jade Toad Skill?"

Zhou An's eyes lit up, and he subconsciously lowered his voice, becoming more serious.

"What are the characteristics of this technique?"

"Seeking palaces in the heavens, embracing the jade toad in the moon... When this Jade Toad Technique is cultivated to its deepest level, it can transform a martial artist's bones, making them as translucent as jade."

This skill can cleanse the body of impurities, prevent various diseases, strengthen bones, and enhance the self-healing ability of muscles and bones.

Most importantly, this technique not only strengthens the body's constitution, but also requires far fewer resources than other techniques.

At this point, the rabbit-face stall owner slowly raised two fingers.

"Since we are destined to meet, I can take you home for only 200 taels of silver... no bargaining."

Even disciples of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy find it difficult to cultivate this technique through legitimate channels.

"This Jade Toad Technique has such a powerful effect? ​​Are you joking?"

Zhou An was tempted, but on the surface he asked tentatively with a look of doubt.

"Your Excellency need not worry. The Jade Toad Skill of the Limit Martial Arts School is a top-notch skill even in the capital city."

Even the martial arts academy of the Great Li Dynasty highly praised this technique.

The key to success in this martial art lies in the fact that the resources required to cultivate it are minimal. The key to success is that the martial artist must repeatedly break the limits of the human body and continuously stimulate their inner potential.

During this period, even a single failure will render all previous efforts futile, making it extremely dangerous.

Before the rabbit-faced vendor could explain, the raccoon-faced vendor chuckled and spoke first.

"According to the judgment of the martial arts academy of the Great Li Dynasty, only martial arts geniuses with innate talent can successfully cultivate it."

But if such a prodigy truly existed, who would dare gamble with just one failure?

However, if one does not successfully cultivate it, one cannot prove one's aptitude.

Therefore, this Jade Toad Skill is also known as the most extraordinary skill for forging bones among commoners.

"Cat face, are you trying to sabotage me?"

It should have been a very pleasant thing to have someone explain things to you, but the rabbit-faced stall owner not only didn't appreciate it, but you could feel his resentment even through the mask.

"Business must be fair. We cannot let our valued customers die in confusion just for the sake of money."

The raccoon-shaped stall owner chuckled and then began promoting his martial arts techniques.

"If you wish to cultivate the Golden Bone technique, you may consider the 'Python Jade Skill' of the Red Thread Martial Arts School."

This technique can not only cultivate jade bones, but its cultivation requirements are also far lower than those of the "Jade Toad Technique." It only requires sufficient bone-forging resources to be prepared in advance.

The price is also cheaper, only 180 taels of silver.

"Furthermore, I also have Bone Forging Pills from the Red Thread Martial Arts School here; I can sell them to you if you wish."

The price of the cultivation technique can be lower if it's cheaper, but without the Bone Forging Pill, it's destined to be difficult to cultivate successfully.

This is the real key to making money.

"Well said, but don't say it again."

Zhou An complained inwardly.

If he had enough resources, why would he come here?

"A real man should challenge the limits, so I'll take this Jade Toad Skill."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou An's gaze fell on the rabbit-faced stall owner.

"Let's lower the price a bit."

"Aren't you a real man?"

The rabbit-faced stall owner looked stunned; this series of twists and turns had come far too quickly.

Even a real man can't escape being short of money.

Zhou An looked dejected, his tone filled with helplessness.

That makes sense.

The rabbit-face vendor didn't want to lower the price, but at this moment he wholeheartedly agreed.

"In that case, I'll sell it to you for 180 taels of silver."

If you discover this is a counterfeit before the night market closes today, you can come to me at any time to return it.

But if it's genuine goods returned as fake... even if you're a real man, you'll become a dead man.

"clear!"

Zhou An took out silver notes and silver coins worth 180 taels, and after receiving the manual of "Jade Toad Skill", he found a corner and began to read it.

After a while.

[Jade Toad Skill for Beginners (1/100): Practice 100 times daily, mastery in three years]

His destiny remained as stable as ever, and Zhou An's talent continued to shine without any hesitation.

"It's true."

Zhou An closed the manual and got up again to walk towards the two people's stall.

"Another copy of 'Eight Extremes Mountain-Breaking Saber', please!"

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