From a beggar on South Street to the supreme devil

Chapter 16 Martial Arts

Chapter 16 Martial Arts
With an extra seven taels of silver in his pocket, Jiang Chen felt more confident.

Continue to buy the Jade Skin Tempering Liquid and Lao Qian's Qi and Blood Decoction for practice, and strive to achieve bronze skin as soon as possible.

As the day passed,
The news that Jiang Chen, the newly appointed constable of Shun'anfang, had killed a wolf demon spread throughout South Street and several nearby streets.

This incident completely dispelled the rumor that Jiang Chen got the job as a police officer through backdoor channels and established Jiang Chen's position in South Street.

At the same time, the beggars who were rescued last night were very grateful to Jiang Chen and became his loyal fans. They widely spread Jiang Chen’s heroic deeds among the beggars on South Street.

He even helped Lao Qian keep an eye on the South Street entrance to prevent beggars from evading taxes. His enthusiasm was so great that even Jiang Chen, with his thick skin, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

……

Ten days later, the sun began to rise.

In the courtyard, Jiang Chen slowly exhaled and wiped the sweat off his body.

The long iron stick in his hand was slightly pressed against the ground.

The heavy stick immediately made a dent in the soil.

Jiang Chen opened the panel and took a glance.

[Sap: Level 987 (1000/)]

……

[Bronze Skin: Minor Achievement (453/1000)]

The progress of [Bronze Skin] to minor success is almost halfway through, and the practice of [Sap] second level has reached the critical point of breaking through.

"Go on. It has to be done this morning!"

Jiang Chen cheered up, picked up the fine iron stick and started to gain experience.

Half an hour later.

The experience value of [Sap] has reached nine hundred and ninety-nine and is about to break through.

Jiang Chen concentrated his energy, exhaled slowly, and swung the last stick with all his strength.

A loud shout rang out in the courtyard.

The long stick fell down suddenly, leaving a shadow in the air, and landed heavily on the ground!

All I heard was a loud bang.

In the small courtyard, the thick and hard soil exploded instantly!

Grass roots, broken leaves and dirt were scattered everywhere, leaving a deep hole the size of a washbasin on the ground.

Become!

Jiang Chen felt a little delighted, then opened the panel and took a look.

[Sap: Level 3 (Extreme)]

Huh?
He was stunned for a moment, looking at the words on the panel with some surprise.

limit?

At this moment, the numerical experience points of the [Stun] row have disappeared.

Only the word "limit" remains.

Does this mean that [Stun] has been pushed to its limit?
Jiang Chen seemed to be thinking about something. He closed the panel for the moment and felt the changes in his body.

The strength in his arms seemed to have increased a little again.

Whether it is the concealed skills of steps and breathing, or the power-generating skills of the long stick, they have all been pushed to an obvious limit.

Jiang Chen tried to use [Stun Club] again, and easily smashed a basin-sized hole in the mud of the courtyard.

The power has indeed increased a lot.

If he were to meet the wolf demon again at this moment, he could perhaps smash its head with one stick.

However, now that [Sap] has reached the maximum level, how can I improve my self-defense skills next...

A martial arts expert can fly high in the sky and on the earth, and his profound martial arts are definitely not comparable to a [stun stick].

Jiang Chen was pondering in his mind, and suddenly remembered that the general outline of "True Essence Blood Moving Method·Bronze Skin Chapter" mentioned the categories of martial arts methods.

There are two types of martial arts:
The first category is the method of cultivation.

Just like the "True Essence Blood Moving Method", the "kung fu" that is practiced in order to improve one's own level of cultivation mainly enhances one's physical fitness.

The other type is the "martial arts" of killing and fighting in order to protect oneself, which enhances the means of killing.

A strong warrior not only has a high level of realm, but also must master powerful martial arts.

However, the Dragon and Tiger Sect did not seem to provide martial arts training to its registered disciples...

Jiang Chen thought about it, got up, washed up, and changed into clean clothes.

Then he pushed open the gate and walked towards Shunanfang Yamen, intending to ask Kong Ye about martial arts.

At this moment, the government office was still peaceful.

No one knew where the yamen official Du Huai had gone.

Captain Xing still drinks in the room every day. When Jiang Chen passes by the door of the room, he can even smell the strong smell of alcohol coming from the room.

Kong Ye helped with nearly half of the affairs in the yamen.

Soon, Jiang Chen found Kong Ye in the classroom.

Kong Ye was sitting at the table. When he saw Jiang Chen, he asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

At first, Jiang Chen would report to the yamen every morning.

After a few days, he found that most of the officers did not come, so he simply didn't bother to come.

He only came to the yamen occasionally, when he paid his monthly dues.

Jiang Chen smiled and said:
“Brother Kong, I saw the mention of martial arts in the True Essence Blood Moving Method, but it seems that the sect has not issued any martial arts training, so I came here to ask.”

Kong Ye thought for a moment and said:
"The Dragon and Tiger Sect usually doesn't teach martial arts to registered disciples like us."

"After all, for a martial artist who has just started, one technique is already very difficult to practice, and adding another martial art is a waste of time."

"So for most registered disciples, there is no need to practice martial arts for one or two years. They should still focus on practicing the techniques."

Having said that, Kong Ye looked at Jiang Chen, pondered for a moment and said:
"But you have great talent, so there's no need to follow these rules."

He thought for a moment and said, "There is an unnamed bookstore to the east of Shun'anfang. The shopkeeper is an old man named Feng. He has exercises for sale. You can go and take a look."

Jiang Chen understood, and then asked: "What about the price?"

"Two or three taels of silver should be enough for ordinary martial arts."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Okay, thank you, Brother Kong, I'll be there right away."

At this time, Kong Ye suddenly remembered something and added: "By the way, remember to be careful in what you say and do when you go. Don't offend that old man."

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, and turned around with a puzzled look.
What does this mean?

Kong Ye explained: "That old man has a very strange temper, and it seems that there is a big shot from our Dragon Tiger Sect behind him, so it's not easy to offend him."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay, I understand."

After saying this, he left Shun'anfang government office and headed eastward.

Soon, they found the bookstore that Kong Ye mentioned.

The entire bookstore was shabby and narrow, with an old facade and not even a plaque.

There were some old books scattered on the bookshelf inside, and Jiang Chen even wondered if he had come to the wrong place.

Jiang Chen first knocked on the half-open door: "Is anyone there?"

After waiting for a while, no one responded.

Jiang Chen simply stepped into the entrance.

At first glance, I saw an old man sitting behind the counter.

He has a thin face, white hair and beard, and is currently holding a book, reading it intently.

Jiang Chen bowed and said, "My dear old man, I am a registered disciple of the Dragon and Tiger Sect. I heard that you have martial arts for sale, so I came here to buy some."

After he finished speaking, the old man remained indifferent. He still sat in front of the counter, reading the book in front of him with relish, and smiling obscenely from time to time.

Jiang Chen: "Hmm?"

What's going on with this old man?
Hard of hearing?

He simply took two steps forward, stood directly in front of the counter, and said loudly:

"I wonder if you have time right now to help me find a suitable martial arts book!"

This time Jiang Chen's voice was very loud, echoing throughout the entire bookstore.

The old man had to look up and waved his hand impatiently: "No time, no sale, go away!"

Jiang Chen was a little confused.

Kong Ye was right. This old man Feng really had a weird temper.

Guests who come to your door can be driven out directly...

Feeling a little unhappy, Jiang Chen followed the old man's line of sight and noticed the tattered book in his hand.

Just took a quick glance.

For some reason, a sense of familiarity suddenly came over me.