Dual Transmigration: American Prison, Surviving to a Fantasy Development Stage

"Is this what it feels like to develop a sense of self?"

Lin Feng was overjoyed, and a power far greater than before gathered in his dantian.

Yang Laowu's strength has reached the eighth level of the Acquired Realm, which is the peak of the Acquired Realm. He is just one step away from the Innate Realm, but he has been stuck there for several years.

After being completely digested by the Black Lotus, its refined cultivation, years of experience and insights transformed into an exceptionally pure and gentle energy, which was then fed back to Lin Feng.

This energy was so immense that it propelled him into a completely new world almost instantly upon contact, placing him at the first level of the Acquired Realm.

Feeling the solid internal energy within his dantian, and being able to circulate it freely, Lin Feng felt extremely pleased.

He previously only had a vague concept of the martial arts system in this world, but now, with the help of Yang Laowu's memory fragments, he has truly glimpsed the path.

The acquired realm is divided into eight levels, often referred to as the "Eight Meridians of Qi Flow".

The human body's meridians are mysterious, with 360 acupoints of varying sizes distributed throughout the body.

Each acupoint is like a key node or booster in an energy network, affecting the speed, efficiency, and characteristics of internal energy flow.

The most core and main internal energy circulation system is the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and the 108 acupoints distributed on them.

The Governing Vessel has 28 acupoints, while the Conception Vessel has 24 acupoints.

The phrase "opening up the Ren and Du meridians" often mentioned in martial arts training is not as simple as opening up the entire meridian.

The main goal is to break through all the barriers at the acupoints on these two main meridians, making them completely unobstructed.

Only internal energy can circulate continuously and endlessly.

Once successful, one will reach the peak of the Acquired Realm and be qualified to challenge the Innate Realm.

The more acupoints are opened and the more thoroughly they are opened, the more agile, swift, and varied the internal energy circulation becomes, and the more skillful and powerful one becomes in performing various martial arts techniques.

This is why different martial arts techniques have different focuses. Some techniques are good at developing acupoints in the lower limbs, thus resulting in exceptional lightness skills.

Some martial arts techniques focus on acupoints in the arms, resulting in powerful and fierce palm and fist techniques.

However, for the vast majority of martial artists, the ultimate goal in their lifetime is simply to open up all 108 main acupoints of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in order to break through the innate level, prolong life, and gain greater power.

As for the remaining 200-plus minor acupoints, they are not of any concern.

That would require a huge amount of time, energy, and resources to slowly nurture and impact the opponent, making it too cost-effective.

Unless they are core disciples of a long-established and profound sect, or those with special opportunities, very few people would attempt it.

Yang Laowu is a typical example of the vast majority of martial artists.

Because of his lack of talent, he has been stuck at the peak of the acquired level for nearly ten years and has no intention of opening up the other acupoints.

Lin Feng remained calm. With the mysterious aid of the Black Lotus, his path of growth was destined to be different from that of ordinary people.

His path was to proceed steadily and make full use of what he gained from each acquisition.

As his cultivation level broke through, Lin Feng gradually sorted through Yang Laowu's fragmented memories.

Yang Laowu practiced a set of techniques called "Yin Dao Jue".

"The name 'Yin Dao Jue' is quite something."

Judging from Yang Laowu's memory, this set of skills and its accompanying movement techniques did indeed bring cunning and speed to a certain extreme.

The core essence of its swordsmanship lies in speed, pursuing "the speed of the blade as fast as time flows by," and only special short-bladed weapons can unleash its maximum power.

The knife even looks a bit like a scalpel.

The trajectory of the blade is unpredictable and difficult to discern; even more insidious is that the blade is often coated with poison.

The initial pain felt by the stabbed person is mild or even delayed. By the time they realize something is wrong, the poison or hidden force has already penetrated deep into their internal organs, making it impossible to recover. It can be described as a deadly weapon for assassins.

The accompanying body movement technique is called the Flowing Water Step, which emphasizes "body movements as swift as flowing water, with unpredictable trajectories."

It's not that its straight-line speed is the fastest, but rather that its ability to maneuver and change positions in complex environments and chaotic crowds is extremely remarkable.

It is quite useful for both offensive penetration and withdrawal.

Yang Laowu belongs to an assassin organization called "Yin Shishui".

The organization operates discreetly and ruthlessly, with its core doctrine being "never strike empty-handed, always kill with one blow."

The purpose of this mission was to obtain the White Jade Token in Yongguan County, but after searching for half a year, no clues were found.

According to memory, as long as one can successfully seize the White Jade Token, one can exchange it for an incomparably precious "Innate Pill" inside the "Yin Shi Shui".

For martial artists who have been stuck at the peak of the Acquired Realm for many years, this pill is like a ladder to heaven, allowing them to embark on the path to the Innate Realm with just one pill.

This elixir is completely unavailable for purchase outside; it is controlled by various powerful forces.

This was an irresistible temptation for Yang Laowu, who was getting older and had no hope of making a breakthrough.

It's not just "Yin Shi Shui"; it seems that many forces throughout the martial arts world and even the imperial court are eyeing this white jade token.

As for what secrets the token itself holds or what its specific purpose is, given Yang Laowu's position in the organization, he had no way of knowing; he only knew that it was an extraordinary treasure.

However, Lin Feng has gained a lot at the moment. He has not only broken through to the first level of the Acquired Realm, but also obtained the complete inheritance of the Yin Blade Technique.

It includes methods for circulating internal energy, sword techniques, the Flowing Water Step, and a wealth of practical experience in assassination, poisoning, and stealth.

Techniques such as acupressure and light body skills also become "familiar" due to memory integration, saving a lot of time spent on arduous practice.

"These past few days, at least, haven't been a waste of time."

Lin Feng was in a very good mood.

After a brief adjustment of his breathing and familiarization with the new powers and lightness techniques, he once again used the spatial teleportation skill to descend to the bottom of the valley.

His figure moved swiftly through the shadows of the forest and the undulating terrain.

Meanwhile, at Fuhu Mountain Stronghold, inside the Hall of Righteous Gathering.

Gu Yu looked at Zhao Erniu's hastily bandaged wounds and frowned almost imperceptibly.

She didn't say anything, but simply took out a mutton-fat jade bottle from the jade belt at her waist and casually tossed it over.

"Inside are 'Muscle-Regenerating Powder' and 'Qi-Restoring Pills,' for external and internal use, to be taken by yourself."

Zhao Erniu quickly caught it, knowing it was no ordinary item, and his heart warmed. "Thank you, Chief."

Gu Yu waved her hand, but her gaze did not leave, instead quietly falling on Zhao Erniu's face.

Those clear eyes seemed to see right through people, making Zhao Erniu, a rough and tough man, feel extremely uncomfortable, unsure of what to do with his hands and feet.

"Boss, what's wrong? Is there something on my face?" Zhao Erniu touched his face.

Gu Yu did not answer, but slowly took out the white jade token from her bosom.

The warm, white jade shimmered with a soft glow under the candlelight, and the cloud patterns on it seemed to come alive.

"I remember this token; it was originally thrown out of the crowd and deliberately tossed towards you."

Who is that person?

Zhao Erniu's burly body trembled slightly, and the muscles on his face instantly tensed up.

He lowered his head, avoiding Gu Yu's gaze, staring at the tips of his boots, which were covered in mud and blood scabs. His lips moved a few times, but no sound came out.

Although the scene was chaotic and noisy, he heard that familiar voice clearly, that sentence, "Brother Niu, just give them the White Jade Token, saving your life is the most important thing."

That voice belonged to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng, who made the deal with him.

But now, when the head of the gang asked Zhao Erniu about it, he was caught in a fierce internal struggle.

The chief taught him martial arts techniques, which was a great blessing to him.

He didn't want to lie to the boss.

But he was unwilling to betray Lin Feng.

In that critical moment, he didn't hesitate to throw out such a precious treasure to attract the enemy's attention, thus saving his life in a roundabout way. This was also an immense act of kindness.

The head of the gang, the city lord, and that mysterious old man—three top experts—were all risking their lives for this token, which shows how hot it was.

If I were to expose Lin Feng, wouldn't I be bringing a huge disaster upon my benefactor?

It's difficult to reconcile gratitude with duty.

Zhao Erniu felt a tightness in his chest, his dark face turning red, and after stammering for a long time, he finally managed to squeeze out, "This...this..."

Gu Yu saw all his struggle and confusion and understood about seven or eight parts of the situation.

She gently shook her head, her tone softening: "Don't overthink it. I'm not trying to cause him any trouble. The Jade Token is already in my hands, so he poses no threat or value to me."

I just don't quite understand this person.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Erniu raised his head slightly, puzzled, and asked, "Boss, what do you mean by that?"

"Do you know just how precious this white jade token is?" Gu Yu asked, weighing the jade token in her hand.