Heroine, don't turn back, I'm just a farmer.

After checking the courtesan's task, Lu Guo opened his eyes again and found that it was already broad daylight.

The sound of roosters crowing came from outside, and Aunt Wang scolding her child could be heard from below the roof. Everything seemed so... normal.

He lay on the bed, staring blankly at the crooked wooden beam for a long time.

Last night... no, I should say everything that happened in the "adventure" was a very vivid memory.

He raised his hand and looked at his palm—still the same calloused hands of a farm boy, ordinary and unremarkable.

But when he clenched his fist, he felt something different.

A warm current rose from my abdomen and flowed along my meridians to my limbs. It was very faint, but it was definitely there.

This must be what's called true qi?

To be precise, it should be demonic energy.

After synchronizing with the swordsman, he became the swordsman, and the swordsman became him; naturally, the swordsman's cultivation method also became his cultivation method.

Following his memory, he circulated his internal energy slightly, relaxed his muscles and bones, and immediately his whole body erupted with cracking sounds like popping beans. As his internal energy flowed, domineering dark demonic energy circulated along his meridians.

This swordsman with thick eyebrows and big eyes, supposedly a successor of the Heavenly Blade Sect, turned out to be a member of the Demonic Sect.

After synchronizing with the swordsman's memories, he also gained some understanding of the so-called cultivation system.

The lower three realms involve refining blood, tempering bones, and gathering qi, tempering muscles and bones, and forging blood and qi. This allows one to progress from mortal to martial arts master, enabling them to shatter rocks with their fists and carry a hundred pounds as if it were nothing.

This type consists of the backbone of the martial arts world, but without cultivating true qi, they are nothing more than small fry in the martial arts world. It is possible that there are some martial artists with amazing talents, but the number is too small. Only by cultivating true qi can they become truly superior people.

The three stages are: Nourishing Qi, Transcending Mortality, and Condensing Meridians. The Nourishing Qi stage cultivates true Qi, the Transcending Mortality stage opens up the meridians, the Condensing Meridians stage condenses internal Qi in the Dantian, and finally, true Qi is released externally.

Those who have reached the peak of the Middle Three Realms can kill one person in ten steps and leave no trace for a thousand miles, becoming masters of one of the fourteen paths that traverse the Nine Provinces of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

The three realms of spiritual integration, embryo formation, and Dao attain unity of essence, energy, and spirit, enabling one to perceive the heavens and earth, give birth to a Dharma form, and influence celestial phenomena with every move. One person can rival an entire army, truly deserving the title of Grandmaster.

As for those above the three realms, there are celestial beings who can shatter the void. There seem to be very few of them in this world, and the swordsman only has a handful in his memory.

Although he could easily describe himself as "a farmer" at this moment, as his synchronization with the swordsman deepens, he will become a master whose strength is no less than that of the Fusion Realm.

On the surface, I'm just a farmer. When I wield a knife, I look like a swordsman, but my strength is only above average. In reality, I'm a master of the Spirit Fusion technique, having cultivated the "Heavenly Demon Manual."

"True Qi".

Lu Guo closed his eyes and circulated the "Heavenly Demon Manual" he had cultivated according to the breathing techniques he remembered from the swordsman's memory. He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled. The warm current circulated slowly in his body with his breath, one circle, two circles... He immediately felt warm all over.

No wonder true qi is the insurmountable barrier that distinguishes cultivation levels. Its existence divides the martial world into different classes. With the assistance of true qi, it is much more enjoyable than simply honing one's foundation. Although it also consumes more physical energy, it also accelerates the stimulation of muscles and tendons and nourishes all parts of the body to some extent.

True masters cultivate both their inner energy and their physical body. When their inner energy is fully developed, it nourishes and strengthens all the body's organs. When the body's organs are strong, they can absorb more true energy. The two complement each other, and there is no question of one being neglecting the other.

Good techniques and a good physique are more helpful in improving strength.

Cultivation is indeed something that requires talent.

I have only just begun my journey of cultivation in the martial world. Even though I have synchronized my strength and memories with the swordsman, it is not enough to fill the gaps in my core skills. I still need to patiently build a solid foundation.

After circulating his internal energy, he tried to recall the first move of the Five Styles of Thunder – Overturning the Vast Ocean. The image of the swordsman wielding a knife reappeared in his mind, each move crystal clear. His body even subconsciously assumed the posture of gripping the knife, and his muscle memory synchronized with it.

"This feeling!" Lu Guo blurted out, "The swordsman's true strength has really been brought out!"

He got out of bed and walked around the room several times. The room was too small, so he had to find a secluded spot to try.

Lu Guo pushed open the door and walked into the yard. Several chickens saw him, clucking and coming over to beg for food, but he chased them away.

He looked around—the fence wasn't high, and not far below, Aunt Wang was hanging clothes out to dry in her yard; he could vaguely see her figure. No, it was too close.

He locked the door, then went around to the back of the house. Behind the house was a small grove of trees, and further in was the foot of the mountain. Usually, not many people came here.

Lu Guo found a clearing in the woods, took a deep breath, and assumed the starting stance for his "Overturning the Vast Ocean" technique.

He didn't have a knife, so he had to use his hand instead.

With a thought, the body moved naturally—turning around, taking a step, and slashing down with the right hand!

call--

The palm swept through the air, creating a gust of wind and carving deep grooves into the ground.

Lu Guo was stunned for a moment, then he understood!

After the synchronization was complete, the movements and the exertion of force were exactly the same as those of the swordsman who had practiced this move countless times!

Although there was no knife in his hand, the feeling of "slashing", the smoothness of the waist and hips driving the shoulders, and the shoulders driving the arms, were all etched into his muscles!

He then tried out the "Swirl of Clouds" technique from the sword style—a backhand horizontal slash!

He spun around, his right hand sweeping horizontally, creating an even louder gust of wind!

Thunderclap—He exerted force with his feet, and his whole body shot forward in a dragging-blade style!

whoosh-

He almost crashed into a tree.

"Yes, yes! They all work!"

Although the power is greatly reduced without a knife, as long as you give him a knife, those moves will become real killing blows!

Lu Guo practiced in the woods for a while longer until he felt tired before stopping.

He leaned against a tree and began to think seriously.

The abilities of characters in games can actually be brought into reality!

Doesn't that mean he can endlessly hone his skills in the game and then slowly become a peerless master in real life?

What hopelessness in martial arts training? What bottleneck? None of that exists anymore!

I'm not sure if I can bring the items out, or...

The more I thought about it, the more interesting this serendipitous encounter seemed.

Could it be that what I experienced is what actually happened in this world?

However, we currently lack sufficient information and need to experience several more adventures to learn more about the world's setting and information before making a decision.

After thinking for a while, he gradually calmed down.

One's own encounter with a strange event might mean entering a certain location in this world and interacting with certain people or forces. Regardless of one's identity upon entering, as a participant, one should naturally integrate into it.

Although he has many identities, he is still himself. Similarly, the adventures brought about by different roles are his, and the various consequences arising from them are also his.

Serendipity is the main way to enhance oneself. If one avoids serendipitous encounters out of concern for cause and effect, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

But if it's not a game, how did those dialogue options appear?

Lu Guo returned home thoughtfully, closed the door, and sat back on the bed.

"Regardless of the circumstances, we need to keep a low profile at this stage, we absolutely must keep a low profile. As for the consequences, we'll deal with them when they come knocking."

According to the original owner's memories, although there are quite a few martial artists in this world, they are not as common as cabbages. If a farm boy with the "Heavenly Demon Manual" suddenly appears in a small village with nothing particularly outstanding, it will definitely attract unnecessary attention.

He diligently feeds chickens, chops firewood, and farms every day, secretly practicing in secluded places, hoping to one day amaze everyone.

Moreover, he also needs to figure out more of the features in this adventure.

Since things have come to this, let's get something to eat first, and once we're full, let's go back to farming as usual and stay true to our original aspirations.

I'll play games when I get home tonight and verify some things.