A life of idleness in the world of demons

Chapter 9.9. Signs
Ning Xuan's mind was now open.

He only needs to summon the Heavenly Demon Talisman and then do some training that he couldn't do before, and he can become stronger.

The training for "Ning Xuan with a constitution of 3.9" will also be effective for "Ning Xuan with a constitution of 1.4".

But what should we practice?

He has already finished practicing "The Swallow Chasing the Wind Blade".

From Master Zhang, he learned that "martial arts techniques" have many overlapping intervals.

It's not that if you practice "Swallow Chasing Wind Blade" and then learn other fist techniques, palm techniques, or sword techniques, you will become several times stronger.

Although Master Zhang himself had not reached that level, he had a very clear understanding of the ins and outs of the martial arts world.

He told Ning Xuan some principles.

"A person's physique is seven parts training and three parts nourishment. Too much of a good thing is bad. In fact, the difference in physique among people in the martial arts world is not that great. It is not that if you practice my 'Swallow Chasing Wind Blade' and then practice another martial art, your physique will become stronger."

nonexistent.

That kind of situation might actually distract you, causing you to regress instead of progress.

Therefore, in the martial arts world, everyone competes for moves, using moves to determine victory or defeat, and life or death.

Even if you have mastered the Three Swallow Returns Blades in "Swallow Chasing Wind Blade" and become a leader in the martial arts world, in the long history of the martial arts world, you have only just begun and have only just stepped into the first realm.

This realm is the realm of having techniques.

Ning Xuan asked, "Is the next realm the Realm of No Moves?"

Master Zhang said, "Yes and no."

After saying that, he added, "If you want to reach the state of no moves, you need to break all moves, break all the moves in the world."

The world is full of various techniques, covering all kinds of attack methods, and concealing all kinds of hidden killing intentions.

Only by fighting and battling against these masters and breaking all their moves can you get closer and closer to the state of no moves.

However, different moves also look different in the hands of different people.
Those who haven't mastered the skills can be defeated simply by speed, hence the saying in the martial arts world: "Of all martial arts, speed is the only thing that cannot be broken."

But what if both sides are fast?
That's when you truly reach the point of breaking through someone's defenses; only then can you truly improve.

Ning Xuan originally wanted to ask, "If wild animals have tough hides and thick flesh, making them impervious to swords and spears, yet they still know martial arts, right?" But Master Zhang had already given him the answer.

"Invulnerability" and "speed is the only way to break through" both refer to a kind of top-down suppression. But how can you use someone weaker than you as a reference when you are cultivating yourself?

That's why techniques were developed.

And isn't sorcery also a kind of alternative technique?

To make your moves stronger, learning isn't enough; you have to practice and break through.

Only by breaking through someone else's moves can you gain some insight, and then even if you use the same move again, you will be much stronger than before.

Ning Xuan felt that this state of no moves was something he couldn't deliberately pursue.

He only understood one thing from Master Zhang: even if he were to find a new cultivation method to practice now, it would most likely be ineffective.

Therefore, he decided to return to the most basic training methods: weighted long-distance running, rock climbing, squats, weightlifting, one-finger push-ups, sit-ups, and the like.
As long as he can keep increasing the intensity until he's exhausted, it should mean that his training is effective.

Deep in the mountains and forests
Ning Xuan carried a boulder the size of a small mountain on his back, took a deep breath, and began his morning run. When he reached a cliff, he threw the boulder aside, looked up at the steep cliff that soared into the clouds, and suddenly leaped up, appearing more than two zhang high. His right hand, with its five fingers like claws, slammed down.

Snapped! !

The fingertips dig into the rock as easily as an ordinary person inserts their fingers into soft mud.

His ferocious figure was half-suspended, and then, with a tightening and pressing of his fingers, it rose up.

Snapped!
He gripped the cliff face with his left hand.

He climbed and sprang up on the cliff like a giant gecko.

For an ordinary person, a single misstep would send them plummeting to the bottom of the cliff and being shattered to pieces.

But for him, it was like running a long distance on flat ground; it required effort, but it was by no means dangerous.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ning Xuan climbed to the top of the cliff.

He stood on the protruding cliff, arms outstretched, facing the rising sun.

About two weeks later.
cliff.

Under the old pine tree, a squirrel was blankly eating pine nuts, while a falcon above was watching it intently, its wings slightly folded and its body slightly bent, ready to swoop down and hunt down its prey.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura emanated from it.

The squirrel dropped the pine nuts and ran away.

The falcon abandoned its prey, which it had been eyeing for a while, and fled in panic.

Snapped! !

A hand suddenly appeared on the protruding rock of a sheer cliff.

A dark figure then flipped up and sat on the edge of the cliff.

At dawn, the sea of ​​fog appears golden.

In the golden mist, Ning Xuan took a deep breath and gazed into the distance.

The training these days has been very effective.

He glanced at the panel.

[Life (Constitution): 1.8]

【Mountain-Collision Bear】(Provides an additional 2.3 HP upon summoning)

The "fate" rating increased by a full 0.4.

This is certainly delightful, but there's something even more interesting.

That is, as his physical constitution improves, his body shape becomes normal.

The size of the "Heavenly Demon Talisman" decreased by two feet after it was brought out, and now it is more than eight feet tall, which is very tall, but it is already within the human realm.

This means that "if his physical body is weak, then after he summons the Heavenly Demon Scroll, he will become infinitely close to the appearance of the demon in the Heavenly Demon Scroll."
However, if his physical body is strong enough, even if he summons the Heavenly Demon Talisman, the change in his appearance will not be too exaggerated.
Even if his physical form surpasses the Heavenly Demon Scroll, his physique will not be affected at all; it will only become denser, containing even more terrifying explosive power. He can use the Heavenly Demon Scroll to train himself, breaking through the limits of the human body step by step.

Thinking of this, Ning Xuan was filled with enthusiasm.

Exercise is also for improving one's quality of life, so that one is not helpless should disaster strike.

Although he didn't understand why the Ning Family Manor hadn't been attacked by the mountain-ramming bear demon even after almost a month, Ning Xuan could never forget the pain of being devoured inch by inch by the bear demon.

That kind of suffering, once is enough.

"continue!"

After resting for a while, Ning Xuan picked up the boulder again and, like a gecko, swiftly climbed up the straight cliff face. His muscles were bulging and his veins were like worms. He moved quickly upside down.

He began his morning exercise routine.

As evening fell, Ning Xuan changed into brocade robes and reappeared at the entrance of Xinghe County.

Horses and such are no longer needed.

He can run faster than a thoroughbred horse.

If he is hunting someone down, that person cannot escape even if they ride the fastest horse.

Therefore, the originally long distance from Xinghe County to the desolate mountains and wilderness was shortened due to his significant increase in speed.

He could reach the old mountain where Ningjia Mountain Villa was located, which was 30 miles outside the county, in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and the same was true for the return trip.

Today, in the sunset.

He exercised all day and felt refreshed.

His physique became more streamlined, transforming him from a soft, pale-faced boy into a strong and agile young man.

His muscles were subtly defined, firm yet not bulky, like a cheetah poised to pounce. His shoulders seemed broader, his steps steady and powerful, and even his breathing carried an uplifting rhythm.

He hasn't had a proper time to play for a month.

Normally, he would have gone out to play much earlier.

Feasting, visiting prostitutes, hunting, fighting beasts, riding horses, appreciating paintings, appraising jade, and going to wealthy merchants' guilds to find novelties—these were his simplest and most unpretentious daily routines.

A burning desire welled up within him, but he quickly dismissed the idea, thinking to himself, 'I'll wait until I'm done training before going out to play; I can still improve.'

He won't stop.

He must improve himself as much as possible until he reaches a point where he can no longer improve, only then will he feel at ease giving up.

At this moment, bathed in the setting sun, the ancient streets of Xinghe County are picturesque, lined with shops, presenting a scene of ancient prosperity.

Master Ning was not only famous, but also a well-known philanthropist in the surrounding villages.

Xinghe County, and even the neighboring prefecture city, can be said to have prospered because of Master Ning.

No one knows what Master Ning actually does.

All anyone knew was that those who came to do good deeds said that Master Ning had sent them after they had done so.

Master Ning is really very influential.

Everyone who saw Young Master Ning wore a friendly smile.

This is how it always is.

But today is a little different.

There was a breeze on the street.

The wind is very cold.

The dust was swept up, and the tarpaulin rustled loudly.

The setting sun is red.

The red is grayish.

In the wind and under the setting sun, the people walking hurried along, their faces filled with a strange sense of panic. Even when they saw Young Master Ning appearing in front of the county gate from afar, they couldn't bring themselves to smile.

A horse-drawn carriage was parked quietly on the side of the street.

But when Ning Xuan appeared, the carriage curtain was suddenly lifted, and a petite maid rushed out. As if she had survived a disaster, she grabbed Ning Xuan's hand and cried, "Young Master, it's so good that you're alright, so good, so good, so good, waaaah!"

She repeated those words over and over.

The young master only told her about going out.

To avoid worrying the matriarch of the Ning family, she kept it a secret on her behalf.

If something happens to the young master, she's finished.

Something happened in the county today.

She didn't even dare stay in the mansion, but hurriedly drove her carriage to wait at the county gate.

Ning Xuan glanced around, then looked at the extremely nervous Xiao Jie, and said, "Let's talk in the car."

Xiao Jie nodded.

Then, as soon as Ning Xuan got into the carriage, he saw a sturdy bundle on the carriage. He picked it up and weighed it in his hand.

Good heavens, there are quite a few clothes, as well as gold, silver and valuables.

Upon further disassembly, banknotes were revealed inside.

It seems something really happened in the county. Xiao Jie has already prepared for his tragic death and is ready to run away overnight if he doesn't come.

Ning Xuan remained unmoved. He tightened the package again, tossed it aside casually, and ignored it, asking no questions or showing any concern.

He knew exactly what kind of person Xiaojie was.

Not surprisingly.

(End of this chapter)