Chương 5: Intermediate Gale Knife Technique

Biên tập viên: Henyee Translations

150 taels. This amount of money would greatly relieve their financial difficulties.

At least Xu Ning would have the means to marry a wife in the future.

"You are not allowed to spend money like this in the future."

Xu Lian put the silver notes back on the table and reprimanded Xu Ning.

"I got it, Sis."

Xu Ning responded.

"It's always good to make money…" Tao Yunchuan said, "Since this is the case, Xu Ning, you keep the silver notes."

Tao Yunchuan pushed the silver notes back towards Xu Ning.

150 taels was too much. Tao Yunchuan did not plan to use Xu Ning's income for himself and his wife.

"I don't need it, you guys take it."

Xu Ning refused. "I live and eat with you guys so I have nothing to spend the money on. It should be used to help the household live better."

"Oh that is not appropriate."

Tao Yunchuan waved his hand.

"Tao Yunchuan, you…"

Xu Ning still wanted to try to persuade him, but Xu Lian spoke first.

"Okay enough, this money stays with me."

Xu Lian collected the hundred-silver taels note.

Obviously, Xu Lian was not greedy for her brother's money. She just planned to save the money for her brother, for him to use when he eventually would get married.

"You take the rest."

Xu Lian put the fifty-tael note in front of Xu Ning.

"Um… Okay."

Xu Ning thought about it before putting the money away.

He understood Xu Lian's intentions.

"I'm going to my room."

After a brief exchange, Xu Ning returned to his room.

"This kid has all grown up."

After Xu Ning left, Xu Lian's face gradually revealed a smile.

Even if she didn't spend the 100 taels, just having it made her feel at ease.

"Yeah…"

Tao Yunchuan looked at the silver note in Xu Lian's hand with a thoughtful expression.

"What are you thinking?"

Xu Lian noticed that Tao Yunchuan was thinking about something.

"I think Xu Ning should practice martial arts in the village." Tao Yunchuan said, "In this world, martial arts training is the best way to success. Xu Ning didn't go to the training camp in the past because of the family's financial conditions. But now that we have more than 100 taels of silver, our financial difficulties have been mostly covered, so letting him practice martial arts is the right choice."

Xu Lian nodded when she heard these words. She also felt that what her husband said was reasonable.

"Okay…" Tao Yunchuan calculated in his mind and finally decided, "Put this hundred taels away and save it for Xu Ning. Then take out 50 taels of silver from our savings and give it to me. I will give it to the village tomorrow, so that Xu Ning can join the training camp."

"Okay."

Xu Lian answered.

…

Xu Ning didn't know anything about the plans of his sister and his brother-in-law.

The next day, Xu Ning went to Yunze Mountains again and picked the remaining Heal-all Plants.

This time he had better luck. Although he encountered a beast, it eventually left after a brief confrontation.

Xu Ning brought the Heal-all Plants to Guo Ye's medicinal shop.

This time, the total weight of the Heal-all Plants was around 23 pounds, but Guo Ye still gave him 150 taels.

"You made 300 taels in two days, wow…"

Guo Ye's tone was full of envy and jealousy.

Xu Ning did not put away Guo Ye's silver note immediately.

"Did my sister come here?"

Xu Ning asked.

"Yes, she did." Guo Ye patted his head. "She came in the morning and asked about you selling the Heal-all Plants. She was afraid that there was something suspicious with how you made the money. But after I told her, she was relieved."

After hearing this, Xu Ning asked, "You didn't say that I still have more Heal-all Plants that I can pick and sell to you, right?"

"I didn't say that."

Guo Ye responded.

"Good, don't tell her."

Xu Ning said.

Guo Ye noticed something wrong. "Why, this time you made another 150 taels. You don't want your sister to know?"

"Sort of…"

"By the way, I have something to ask you…" Xu Ning didn't wait for Guo Ye to speak. He said, "Uncle Yungang is in the medicine business, so he should be able to get his hands on spirit medicine, right?"

If Xu Ning wanted to increase his strength, he needed energy points, and absorbing the energy in spirit medicine was the only method Xu Ning knew to obtain more energy points.

He wanted to see if Guo Ye had spirit medicine here and whether it could be absorbed.

"He can…"

Guo Ye nodded. "But I have rarely seen any. Generally, when we receive any, we sell it to the county city immediately. Why do you ask? The price of spirit medicine is not low; it's at least 200 taels of silver."

"200 taels of silver…"

Xu Ning was a little intrigued.

Right now he had two hundred taels of silver in his hands.

"Are there any in the store now?"

Xu Ning asked.

Guo Ye eyebrows furrowed. "There are… Do you want to buy some?"

"Let me see it."

Xu Ning smiled.

Guo Ye realized that Xu Ning wasn't joking so he said, "You don't want your sister to know about this batch of silver because you want to buy spirit medicine?"

Xu Ning answered with silence.

Guo Ye looked at Xu Ning with an astonished look, and after a second, he said, "Wait right here…"

He turned around and went to the backyard. He then brought back three wooden boxes.

Guo Ye put the three wooden boxes on the counter and opened them one by one.

"Three spirit medicine plants."

Guo Ye explained.

Xu Ning leaned forward.

"These three are Star Clover, Spiky Thorn, and Swallowtail."

Guo Ye introduced them to Xu Ning separately.

Xu Ning looked at the three spirit medicine and was intrigued.

He carefully pressed his finger on the emerald green Star Clover.

—

Discovered energy: 3 units

Absorb?

Yes/No

—

A white light flashed in front of Xu Ning's eyes.

'I knew it. The energy-absorbing panel came out again!'

Xu Ning looked at the 3 units of energy absorption reminder. He suddenly felt uncertain.

Once the energy was absorbed, the Star Clover would wither instantly, and his own secrets would be exposed.

Xu Ning controlled himself.

He turned to Guo Ye. "How much is the Star Clover?"

Guo Ye couldn't see the Martial Arts Panel floating in front of Xu Ning. He only saw that Xu Ning's expression changed after touching the Star Clover.

"This is a little more expensive, 400 taels."

Xu Ning felt chills in his body.

'So expensive.'

He then touched the Spiky Thorn.

—

Discovered energy: 2 units

Absorb?

Yes/No

—

"This is 230 taels."

Guo Ye took the initiative to tell him the price.

"230 taels…"

Xu Ning put down the Spiky Thorn in his hand.

From a cost-benefit perspective, the Spiky Thorn was obviously more cost-effective than the Star Clover.

Xu Ning then looked at the Swallowtail.

—

Discovered energy: 3 units

Absorb?

Yes/No

—

'This is also 3 units of energy…'

There was still a gap between Xu Ning and the intermediate realm of the Gale Knife Technique.

"Swallowtail, this one is cheap, 190 taels."

Xu Ning was overjoyed by Guo Ye's words.

"Perhaps because of its characteristics and rarity, the energy units contained are the same, but the price difference is huge."

Xu Ning finally understood now.

He closed the wooden box of Swallowtail Flower and said to Guo Ye, "I want the Swallowtail fFower."

"You really want it?"

Guo Ye had an incomprehensible expression on his face. "This spirit medicine is useless to you. My uncle said that only those who practice internal skills can use the Swallowtail Flower to improve their health."

"Don't worry about it, I have my own uses."

Xu Ning took out the 50-tael silver note returned by Xu Lian from yesterday.

Combined with the 150 taels in his hand, a total of 200 taels were handed to Guo Ye. "Give me change."

"Um…"

Guo Ye originally wanted to persuade him otherwise, but when he saw Xu Ning's firm expression, he finally shook his head. "Okay… If you regret it, just come back and refund it."

Guo Ye gave 20 taels back to Xu Ning. "180 taels total."

"Thanks."

Xu Ning understood Guo Ye's concern for him. He would remember Guo Ye's good intentions.

After receiving the goods, Xu Ning did not stick around. He quickly went home.

After returning home and greeting Tao Tao, Xu Ning closed his door tightly, took out the wooden box, and pinched the Swallowtail Flower.

—

Discovered energy: 3 units-

Absorb?

Yes/No

—

"Yes!"

With the goods in Xu Ning's hand, he did not hesitate.

—

Name: Xu Ning

Martial Art: Gale Knife Technique (elementary)+

Available energy: 6 units

—

"I have 6 units of energy…"

Xu Ning looked at the "+" sign besides the Gale Sword Technique.

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Consume 6 units of energy to level up the Gale Knife Technique?

Yes/No

—

"Yes!"

Xu Ning confirmed his selection.

Wow!

Just like the last time he was promoted.

In Xu Ning's mind, his knowledge and understanding of the Gale Knife Technique had risen to a new realm.

His body had gained more instinctive models of the Gale Knife Technique.

In just a few seconds, Xu Ning's Gale Knife Technique was improved from elementary to intermediate realm!

Xu Ning had a feeling that if he met the same six black wolves again, relying on his intermediate realm Gale Knife Technique, he could easily avoid injury and defeat them swiftly.

'I feel so relieved!'

Xu Ning's heart was full of pleasure after his sudden increase in power.

"Other than those prodigies, going from the elementary realm to the intermediate realm takes a martial artist three to ten years, but I only took a few days!"

Although Xu Ning already knew the strength of the Martial Arts Panel, he still felt overwhelmed.

As long as he had enough energy, his increase in power was only a matter of time.

"I have to get more energy!"

Xu Ning's eyes were full of enthusiasm.

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Chương 6: Group Training

Biên tập viên: Henyee Translations

It was night time again.

Their dinner was the leftover lamb soup from last night.

Xu Ning did not say a word about picking the Heal-all Plants during the day.

After dinner.

Xu Lian packed up the dishes and chopsticks. Tao Yunchuan said to Xu Ning, "From tomorrow onwards, on odd-numbered days, you shouldn't go to the mountains to pick medicine."

"Why?"

Xu Ning was puzzled.

Tao Yunchuan said to Xu Ning, "I paid the village five taels of silver so you can go to the martial arts training."

Xu Ning suddenly felt a little confused.

'Training?'

Xu Ning was a little dumbfounded.

He was already in the intermediate realm of the Gale Knife Technique, why would he need training?

Seeing how Xu Ning did not immediately agree, Tao Yunchuan thought that Xu Ning was distressed over the money. He said, "You don't have to worry about the money. We have 100 taels in savings, so take this opportunity to practice martial arts."

"Xu Ning, you have to understand that martial arts training is the true way in life."

Tao Yunchuan said, "When I was a teenager, I went up the mountains to collect medicine and met a beast. Although I escaped, I was physically disabled. I had no ability to practice martial arts, so I couldn't get ahead in life. You are still young, and with your current capabilities, you can't give up this opportunity."

"I…"

Xu Ning felt that this was a waste of time.

Xu Ning pondered for a moment and spoke.

"Yunchuan, my knife technique is actually quite good."

Tao Yunchuan heard this and shook his head. He smiled. "Don't lie to me. Last month, you were upset because you haven't improved your skills for a long time. And now you're saying that your technique is good? Do you think I'm gullible?"

Xu Ning was at a loss for words.

"It's fine, Xu Ning, don't hesitate. I have already paid the money. Go there tomorrow."

Tao Yunchuan did not intend to give Xu Ning a chance to make a decision this time. He stood up and patted Xu Ning's shoulder. "Remember, practice hard."

After that, Tao Yunchuan limped out of the room.

Seeing how Tao Yunchuan was determined, Xu Ning decided to listen to his brother-in-law.

"If that's the case, I'll go practice."

Xu Ning knew that he couldn't escape Tao Yunchuan's demands.

However, he didn't plan to train for a long time. After finding an excuse for his increase in strength by going to the group training, Tao Yunchuan would recognize his talents.

By then, he would ask to train alone instead of training in a group.

…

Early the next morning.

The rooster crowed while the sky was still dim.

Xu Ning woke up early. He quickly groomed himself and went outside.

Today, Xu Ning would officially begin his time in the training camp.

On the way there, Xu Ning saw a large bunch of teenagers rushing towards the school.

As soon as Xu Ning arrived at the school, he saw that the field was crowded.

Xu Ning estimated there were more than 200 people in the school field.

Every 30 people were divided into a team, and the training was led by the elders of the clan.

Yesterday, Tao Yunchuan told Xu Ning that his instructor would be Tao Yunmeng.

Xu Ning asked around and finally found his team.

Tao Yunmeng, the leader of Xu Ning's team, hadn't arrived yet. Xu Ning greeted the peers in his group.

Although he was an outsider, the young men with Tao as their surname did not exclude him.

However, from what Xu Ning remembered, his predecessor had never been unable to fully integrate and be accepted by the Tao village.

In his predecessor's heart, he had never been a member here.

But fortunately now, as a transmigrator, Xu Ning was not so sensitive anymore.

"Xu Ning!"

Suddenly, Xu Ning heard someone call his name.

He looked over.

"Guo Ye?"

Xu Ning saw Guo Ye.

"Xu Ning, you are here too!"

Guo Ye was surprised.

"My brother-in-law signed me up."

Xu Ning then asked, "So you are also participating in the training camp, I didn't even know."

"I occasionally practice. I come here for a few days a month. If it weren't for my uncle forcing me to come, I would rather go to the medicinal shop."

Guo Ye scratched his head; he felt quite embarrassed.

Having poor martial arts skills in this era was considered as being unambitious, so Guo Ye didn't mention the training camp to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning smiled when he heard his words.

Most people who paid the fee wanted to come every day, but Guo Ye was forced to come instead.

Furthermore, Tao Yungang was in the medicinal materials business, so he had plenty of money in his hands. The fee of five taels of silver per month wasn't a huge expense.

"Uncle Meng is here!"

Someone suddenly shouted.

A muscular man in a tight shirt, carrying two large wooden boxes on his shoulders, walked over.

This was the leader of Xu Ning's team, Tao Yunmeng.

Tao Yunmeng was a powerful man in the Tao Village. Apparently, he had long mastered the Gale Knife Technique, and his internal skill had reached the fourfold realm. He was also famous among the nearby villages.

Bang! Bang!

Tao Yunmeng put down the two large wooden boxes from his shoulders.

"Grab a knife and line up!"

Tao Yunmeng looked at the dozens of teenagers in front of him as he shouted.

Tao Yunmeng's team practiced the Gale Knife Technique.

The dozens of teenagers in front of him went silent instantly.

Everyone stood in order. They then took out the steel knives from the wooden boxes and stood back in line.

The steel knives were not anything special, but not every family had one.

For example, Xu Ning's household only owned two hatchets.

Therefore, the knives needed for the training camp were prepared by the village.

The members stood still. Tao Yunmeng counted the number of people before nodding with satisfaction. "Very well, many people came this time! There are even new faces."

Tao Yunmeng noticed Xu Ning.

"Roll call."

Tao Yunmeng took out a piece of paper with the list of trainees on it.

"Tao Qingshu!"

"Here!"

"Tao Zhi!"

"…"

"Xu Ning!"

Finally, Xu Ning was the last one called out.

"Here!"

Xu Ning said loudly.

"Okay, there are only three people who are absent, which is pretty good. Then, let's start practicing!"

Tao Yunmeng shouted fiercely.

"Everybody get your spirits up!"

There was more than one team on the school field. There were nearly ten leaders, but Tao Yunmeng's voice was the loudest.

"Practice the usual routine first, begin!"

Dozens of teenagers began to practice the Gale Knife Technique at the same time.

Instantly, the knives glided in the wind.

Tao Yunmeng did not stand in place, instead he paced around slowly, carefully observing everyone's movements.

"Use more power!"

Tao Yunmeng would reprimand those whose movements were not of standard or had no force.

Especially for those whose movements were obviously subpar, Tao Yunmeng would even kick them as a reminder.

Occasionally, Tao Yunmeng would also praise them.

"Tao Zhi, good progress, continue to work hard."

Tao Yun praised the young girl.

In Kangyun County, regardless of which village, there were always a few women practicing martial arts.

In Xu Ning's team, there were two to three women practicing martial arts.

They were all from good family backgrounds. Their parents and relatives were regarded as upper-class in the Tao Village; they had few problems in life.

In the Tao Village, women could practice martial arts, but it was not compulsory.

Firstly, for external skills such as the Gale Knife Technique, women were disadvantaged in terms of physique when compared to men.

The second reason was that even when women practiced martial arts, they rarely participated in defense and fighting. The high-risk occupations such as guards and hunting teams of the village were mostly performed by men.

After being praised by Tao Yunmeng, the girl named Tao Zhi smiled and swung her knife even harder.

Tao Yunmeng continued to walk and examine, and soon he arrived in front of Guo Ye.

Guo Ye was obviously nervous when Tao Yunmeng came over.

"Guo Ye, what are you practicing?"

Tao Yunmeng suddenly spoke in an aggressive tone.

Guo Ye was naturally an anxious person, so his movements were more stiff than most people.

"Lazy and enervated. Looking after your uncle's shop as an excuse, you lack perseverance and hard work. You never practice in your spare time. You still haven't touched the basics of the knife technique. What do you want me to say about you?"

Tao Yunmeng gently kicked Guo Ye's calf.

Guo Ye staggered and almost fell to the ground.

But faced with Tao Yunmeng's aggressiveness, Guo Ye didn't dare to say a word.

"I really don't know how Brother Yungang can stand you…"

Tao Yunmeng sneered.

Tao Yunmeng's eyes turned away from Guo Ye.

He was completely disappointed in Guo Ye, who had average talents and no fighting spirit. Such a person could not become a true warrior.

Then, Tao Yunmeng turned his gaze from Guo Ye to Xu Ning.

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