Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 8 Qi and Blood Flowing Like a Rainbow
The congenital deficiency was completely eliminated during the process of marrow cleansing and blood regeneration, and it was no longer his shortcoming.

Having been displaced since childhood, all the traumas and ailments he had suffered had vanished, and he had never felt so comfortable.

In the ecstasy of ultimate pleasure, I gradually drifted off to sleep.

The mottled blood flowing from the skin gradually congealed into scabs.

The next day.

Feeling refreshed, Gu Qing got up from the floor, shook himself, and all the scabs on his body fell off, revealing that his originally bronze skin had become several shades lighter.

"Comfortable!"

It penetrates the body's surface with exquisite control.

With a gentle clench of the fist, one can feel a powerful force surging through the body.

"Peak of the Blood Transformation Realm!"

The next step is to break through to the Inner Qi Realm. The Five Spirit Blood Medicine uses the heart blood of five beasts, and the stronger the source, the better the effect. I can visit the Zhao family later.

"For me, the best way to test my improved skills is through forging."

After the test, Gu Qing quickly came to a conclusion.

Forge three or even four hundred-forged weapons every day!
The speed at which he accumulates Qi Dao points will greatly increase. In addition, after consuming Blood Ginseng, his lifespan increased by three years, which is an improvement that did not rely on Qi Dao points.

This means that rare and precious materials can also increase lifespan, without necessarily relying on the Dao Points, which is quite convenient.

"Blood ginseng is rare, so we shouldn't be too ambitious."

Afterwards, Gu Qing began practicing the Five Qi Profound Origin Technique. With her previous foundation, mastering it was not difficult, and with a clear path to follow, she even quickly progressed to the same level.

Breaking through the third level is equivalent to breaking through the Inner Qi Realm.

At this stage, one can attempt to forge a real magical artifact.

Mastering the three types of artifact patterns—[Sturdy], [Sharp], and [Weight]—is now on the agenda. Gu Qing took out the Corrupted Blood Stone and prepared to first forge a fifth-level artifact embryo.

"Let's start with the hidden blade!"

The principle of this simple mechanism-type concealed weapon is relatively simple, and it is not difficult to make. With abundant raw materials, it only took two days.

Gu Qing forged a fifth-level weapon blank with a thousand-fold refinement level, using corrosive blood stone as the main material. It naturally carried blood poison, making it vicious and sinister.

Furthermore, due to the characteristics of the ore, it is not only tough but also exceptionally light, making it virtually impossible for ordinary martial artists to defend against.

Once infected, even if it's not a fatal area, death can still occur due to the blood poisoning.

The hidden dart is only the size of a palm and can be fired in three volleys. It is entirely black with blood-red spots.

Secure it to your forearm and cover it with your sleeve.

Afterwards, Gu Qing went to the Zhao residence to ask the Five Beasts about the matter of the Heart's Blood.

"Bear, tiger, deer, ape, crane?"

"Brother Gu's request is not impossible..."

Judging from Zhao Huaiyi's eyes, Gu Qing knew that he was going to ask for something again. That was fine; a purely cooperative relationship was more reassuring.

“Deer, tigers, and cranes are easy to catch, but there are few or no bears in the mountains near Qishan County, and most apes live near steep cliffs, making them very difficult to capture.”

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, would I let you suffer a loss?"

"My skills have improved recently, and I can now craft armor-like protective devices that can withstand crossbow fire without injury."

Xuanjia was a name Gu Qing chose for himself.

It's actually armor forged from refined iron, about two hundred times forged, and can only be damaged by divine weapons.

Zhao Huaiyi had sharp eyes.

Ten sets!

"set."

"Eight sets."

"set."

Seven sets!

Gu Qing shook his head again, his index finger raised, unmoved.

“Patriarch Zhao, armor is not like divine weapons, but it is a life-saving item. Apart from internal energy martial artists and divine weapons, it is invincible in defense, and it takes a lot of time to forge.”

"But there are no bears in Qishan County, so the materials are hard to find."

Gu Qing shook her head again.

"Brother Zhao's business spans many prefectures; just transfer some over." "..."

That's the logic, but Zhao Huaiyi was still unwilling to give up without trying his best.

"That's true, Brother Gu wants these to cultivate the Five Elements Beast Form Technique, right? This technique is actually more effective with bear bile than with fresh heart blood."

The details of the reward he received from the commander of the Fengming Army were known throughout Qishan County and even the surrounding counties. People were willing to spend a fortune to buy his horse's bones, and they wanted to spread the word.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the other party knew about the cultivation method he practiced.

However, after lifespan calculations, the cultivation method has changed significantly, and the new prescription is a good thing that can help him cultivate the inner energy of the Blood Beast.

"The Zhao family is wealthy and powerful; they must have stored up a lot of ice during the winter."

As she spoke, Gu Qing's eyes darted around.

"How about this, if you add a little more silver, we can have two sets of Xuanjia armor in three months?"

"How many?"

"Two hundred taels."

"..."

Zhao Huaiyi gritted his teeth, feeling that he had still made a profit.

"it is good!"

He added his instructions.

"Brother Gu, don't forget that divine weapon-level sword."

“No problem, we’re just short of materials. Once the Red Jade Stone arrives, I’ll start work immediately.”

"almost."

"Then I'll take my leave. I'll wait for your good news, brother."

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Ten days have passed since the trip to the Zhao residence.

After Gu Qing consolidated his realm, his qi and blood surged like a rainbow. When he practiced, he could often emit qi and blood smoke, which looked very special.

This is closely related to his cultivation methods.

The panel's description of this realm as "Marrow Cleansing and Blood Regeneration" makes sense. Although the breakthrough speed is fast, it still takes time to complete this process in order to strengthen the body and surpass its limits.

As for forging the Xuanjia armor, even though the armor is relatively difficult to forge, it doesn't take much more time, far less than three months.

Gu Qing mentioned such a long gap because he wanted to make up for Tian Shou's absence.

The Hundred Refinements Technique divides weapons into five grades.

That is, the five refinements.

The weapon, forged a hundred times, is transformed into one weapon essence, which is called one refinement.

After verification, the value of a weapon refined twice is two weapon Dao points, and so on, the value of a weapon embryo refined five times is five weapon Dao points.

However, it takes two to three days to create a prototype.

As for forging two-stage refined weapons, one can forge two pieces a day.

It is the most cost-effective item. The accumulator can produce 4 points a day, and three days is equivalent to a year's lifespan. To replenish it in nearly forty years, it would take about 4 months.

This speed is acceptable; it's perfect for studying the [Way of Weapon Runes] and forging a personal weapon for myself.

During his time with the Fengming Army, Gu Qing learned a military martial art called "Tiger Might Spear." It was not of high grade, but rather a combined attack technique used in battle formations, and he had already mastered it.

It's easy to learn and master, but it's far less effective when you're working alone.

Therefore, this aspect also needs improvement.

Gu's Blacksmith Shop, a small courtyard made of bluestone.

"As for martial arts, I've collected almost all the military martial arts techniques, and Zhao Huaiyi has also collected some for me."

On the small square table in front of Gu Qing, there were two stacks of books.

On the left are military martial arts manuals such as "Golden Gate Sword Technique," "Eight Strikes of the War Spear," and "Repelling Sword Technique," which are not of high value.

On the right are some of the martial arts techniques collected by Zhao Huaiyi: "Swimming Dragon Eight Trigrams Palm", "Thirty-Six Styles of Gentleman's Sword", and "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Shocking Palm".

Despite its impressive-sounding name, it actually falls into the category of low-grade martial arts, only slightly better than military martial arts.

(End of this chapter)