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nA bull’s strength was equivalent to 500 kilograms.

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nBy cultivating the body-tempering technique, he had already gained the strength of a bull.

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nTo be honest, this Iron Bull Strength was definitely the weakest of all the body tempering techniques.

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nThere was no requirements for aptitude and the price was 80 spiritual rocks, making it the most suitable for Han Muye.

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nIf it was more expensive, he could not afford it. And if the aptitude requirement was high, he might not be able to cultivate it.

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nEven if it was a little weak, this was still an inner sect’s body tempering technique, right?

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nWasn’t it much better than those fancy moves in the outer sect?

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nBesides, although Han Muye didn’t believe that the sword Qi would hurt him, he felt more at ease practising a body-tempering technique.

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nAfter taking the manual, Han Muye turned around and prepared to leave the bookshelf.

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n“Cultivation technique…”

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nThe rows of bookshelves beside were all filled with manuals for cultivation techniques.

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nThese were the techniques that could allow one to live longer after cultivating them.

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nHe hesitated, then walked over.

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n‘It’s not against the law to look even if he can’t afford it, is it?’

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nThe ‘White Cloud Art’ was a Qi Condensation cultivation technique. It was a cultivation technique of the water lineage. It could condense cloud Qi in one’s body and clear one’s impurities in the blood to increase one’s lifespan.

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nThis cultivation technique required lower seventh-grade aptitude. In exchange, the cost was 3,000 spiritual rocks or 30 merit points.

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nWas a Qi Condensation cultivation technique that expensive?

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nHow long would it take to save up 3,000 spiritual rocks?

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nPutting the manual for ‘White Cloud Art’ down, he picked up another book.

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nThe ‘Red Sun Art’ was a fire-attribute cultivation technique that mainly cultivated using fire as the origin of power. After cultivating it, one’s spiritual Qi would be like fire, and one could condense the yang energy and fight ferociously.

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nThis cultivation technique required the affinity of fire power, cultivation at the third level of Qi Condensation, and it was priced at 30,000 spiritual rocks.

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nIt was really d*mn expensive.

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nHan Muye raised his hand and threw the cultivation technique manual back onto the bookshelf.

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nLooking at the other cultivation techniques, no matter which lineage it was, none of them cost less than 2,000 spiritual rocks.

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nCultivation required the accumulation of resources. Wealth was indeed the top priority.

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nWithout enough wealth, it was difficult to even start cultivating.

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n“Why? Is there no suitable cultivation technique?” An old man in a green Daoist robe asked with a smile when he saw Han Muye looking around.

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nJudging from his green Daoist robe, he was either an outer sect disciple or an elder.

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nThis person looked so old and exuded an extraordinary aura akin to an immortal. It seemed like he was an elder.

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nCould it be an opportunity?

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nHan Muye nodded and smiled bitterly. “It’s really too expensive.”

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nHearing him say that it was too expensive, the old man chuckled. “Cultivation is never cheap.”

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nThen, he looked at Han Muye and said, “I know the price of most cultivation techniques here. What price are you looking for?”

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n‘What price?’

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nHan Muye calculated and decided to look for one that cost 20 spiritual rocks.

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nHe only had 100 spiritual rocks on hand. After spending 80 spiritual rocks on the Iron Bull Strength, wouldn’t he only have 20 spiritual rocks left?

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nSeeing that Han Muye was silent, the old man said, “Do you have 2,000 spiritual rocks?”

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nHan Muye shook his head.

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n“Then, 1,000?” The old man’s expression changed slightly.

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nHan Muye still shook his head.

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n“At least 500?” the old man asked with a frown.

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nHan Muye still shook his head.

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nThe old man took a deep breath and said, “100.”

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nHan Muye still shook his head.

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nThe old man opened his mouth and turned to leave.

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nAfter taking a few steps, he suddenly looked back at Han Muye.

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n“You really want to find a cultivation technique?”

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n‘Isn’t that obvious?’

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nHan Muye nodded.

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nThe old man raised his hand and handed over a book. “This cultivation technique only costs 10 spiritual rocks. Whether you decide to cultivate it or not is up to you.”

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nHan Muye took it and saw the words on the cover: “Ancestral Return of 10,000 Swords”.

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nHeh, the name of this cultivation technique was impressive. When he opened the cover, it was empty.

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nThis cultivation technique was worth 10 spiritual rocks?

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nWhy was this thing as unreliable as the legendary Buddha’s Palm?

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nWhen he looked up again, the green-robed elder was gone.

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nCould this be a test from some senior expert?

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nHolding the book, Han Muye hesitated for a moment and decided to spend another 10 spiritual rocks.

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nAt most, he would just treat it as dumping money into the water.

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n“Junior Brother, have you chosen a cultivation technique?” When Han Muye arrived at the long table in front of him with two books under his arm, the middle-aged man who had welcomed him previously handed him a sign with a smile.

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n“Room 73.”

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nHan Muye took the sign and walked along the door to Room 73.

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nThis room was empty and only contained a space of 20 feet. However, there was a jade wall in front of him, and spiritual light kept flashing on it.

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n“Room 3 demonstrates the Hundred Origin Technique for 1,000 spiritual rocks, or 10 merit points.”

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n“Room 124 demonstrates the circulation technique of the “Rising Sun Force” for 300 spiritual rocks.”

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n“Room 17 demonstrates the Mystic Three-Fold Strength Technique for 1,000 spiritual rocks.”

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nThe words flickered. Some disappeared as soon as they appeared. Others rolled several times and remained.

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nHan Muye tried to write down all the demonstration requirements for each room.

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n“Room 73 demonstrates the “Iron Bull Force” for 80 spiritual rocks.”

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nThis was according to the price label on the cultivation technique.

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nHe had just written down the requirements when a halo flashed and someone answered.

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nA moment later, a tall, bald young man with a large sword on his back strode in.

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nThe bald young man frowned when he saw Han Muye.

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n“You want to cultivate Iron Bull Force?”

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nHe sized up Han Muye and shook his head slightly. “Iron Bull Strength requires a strong body. With your physique, I’m afraid you won’t be able to endure it.”

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n‘So complacent?’

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nHan Muye nodded. “I know.”

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nHearing his words, the bald young man stopped talking. He spread his feet, placed his fists flat against his waist, and punched.

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n“Iron Bull Strength has a total of five fist techniques. Strength starts from the feet and using the waist as the axis…”

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nThe young man practiced every move and even explained the chant for it.

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nIt could be seen that he was extremely proficient in Iron Bull Strength. Han Muye could see that when he circulated his strength, it was extremely natural.

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nAfter the young man finished practicing the five forms of the fist technique, Han Muye automatically dissected the five forms of the fist technique in his mind, and then began to practise it along with the chant.

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nHe had comprehended “Iron Bull Strength”.

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n“My name is Zhao Pu. If you have any problems with your Iron Bull Strength during cultivation, you can come to the inner sect to look for me at any time.” The bald youth said and extended his hand. “80 spiritual rocks.”

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nHan Muye nodded, opened the cloth bag, counted out 20 spiritual rocks to keep, and handed the rest to Zhao Pu.

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nZhao Pu took the spiritual rocks and left.

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nZhao Pu.

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nHe was an inner sect elite disciple and was known as the top ten experts of the Earth lineage’s new generation.

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nHuang Six had introduced this name the day before.

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nIt seemed that this guy was quite honest. He even asked Han Muye to look for him if he had any problems.

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nStanding in the quiet room, Han Muye slowly put his feet apart.

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nHis fists descended slowly, stopping at his waist.

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nA surge of power rose from his heels.

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n“Ho—”

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nWith a low growl, he punched.

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n“Whew—”

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nThere was a soft sound in front of him. The wind from his fist whistled as it struck the wall ten feet away.

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n‘Is this Iron Bull Strength?’

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nHan Muye practised every move and immediately felt a lot more strength in his body.

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nEven without the full strength of a bull, he had released at least 250 or 300 kilograms of strength.

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nHe clenched his fists slightly and felt full of power.

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nHis muscles and bones felt much stronger.

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nNo wonder Huang Six said that body-tempering cultivation techniques were beneficial for resisting the corrosion by the sword Qi.

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nJoy flashed across his face. Han Muye walked back to the jade wall, hesitated, and wrote another sentence.

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n“Room 73, requesting for the cultivation method of the ‘Ancestral Return of 10,000 Swords’ for 10 spiritual rocks.”

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nSpiritual light flashed on the jade wall. After about a hundred seconds, the message was answered.

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nA moment later, the door to Room 73 was pushed open.

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nHan Muye was surprised to see who it was.

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n“Senior?”

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nWasn’t this the old man who had passed him the “Ancestral Return of 10,000 Swords”?

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nThe old man’s expression was solemn as he clasped his hands in front of him. He looked at Han Muye and said calmly, “Are you really going to cultivate the Ancestral Return of 10,000 Swords?”

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