Supreme Martial Venerable: Starting with the White Ape Cloak Hammer skill point allocation

Chapter 84 Blood Transfusion (Third Update, Seeking First Subscription)

A loud bang.

The earth shook violently, and dust flew everywhere.

The python collapsed with a thud when it was still several feet away from Zhou Yuan and the others.

It was riddled with arrows, some of which were still swaying violently.

"That scared my dad to death!"

Gao Da held the crossbow in one hand and patted his chest with the other, muttering, "It's quite big, but it's just a pretty face, all show and no substance."

That is incorrect.

Zhou Shundao said, "This python's strength is definitely no less than that of an ordinary martial artist who has broken through three levels. If we were to encounter it alone, we might not be a match for it."

However, it was destined to be unlucky to encounter the Divine Crossbow.

With a hundred city guards, several crossbows, and dozens of hard bows, this python's death was not unjust.

Unless one is so powerful as to be invulnerable to swords and spears, there is no way to contend with an army.

This python was clearly not that strong.

"Even if I encountered it alone, I might not be able to defeat it. If you gave me a good knife, I could chop off its snake head in one stroke!"

Gundam muttered.

Zhou Shun sneered. Are good knives so easy to obtain?

To cut off such a large snake's head in one stroke, you'd need at least a high-quality, sharp sword.

"Clean up its corpse, and I'll check if there are any other monsters around."

Zhou Yuan gave the instructions.

Although monsters are ferocious, they are treasures from head to toe; their skin, flesh, tendons, and bones all have considerable value.

The flesh and blood of this python are comparable to a elixir for replenishing qi and blood for martial artists. Putting aside everything else, the flesh and blood of such a large python alone make their trip worthwhile.

Gao Da, Zhou Shun, and the others excitedly began to deal with the python's carcass, while Zhou Yuan walked forward calmly.

A few dozen steps away, Zhou Yuan found the withered tree root that the manager of Baicaotang had mentioned, and his eyes lit up.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Yuan picked the mushroom-shaped precious herb and carefully placed it into the wooden box that had been prepared beforehand.

Only then did he finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

Back at the spot where they had just killed the python, Gao Da and the others had already disposed of the python's carcass.

The snake scales and flesh together weighed several hundred pounds.

Fortunately, there were many of them.

Each person carried several kilograms on their backs, and after Zhou Yuan gave the order, more than a hundred people marched down the mountain in a grand procession.

A day later, they returned to the city guard's barracks.

He distributed all the python's skin and flesh to the soldiers who participated in the operation, and also gave each of them two taels of silver.

He then returned home, closed the doors and windows, and took out the precious herb.

"The efficacy of a 25-year-old medicine cannot compare to that of a 30-year-old one, but I cannot wait another five years."

He washed the precious medicine clean and then began to boil it.

A long night can bring many unforeseen events, and I can only feel at ease once the precious medicine is ingested.

An hour later, Zhou Yuan poured the prepared medicine into his mouth.

A surge of heat rolled into his stomach, and Zhou Yuan felt as if his stomach was being burned. Waves of heat instantly rushed into his internal organs.

His heart pounded violently, each beat squeezing a large amount of blood into his veins.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, grabbed the forging hammer, and began to cultivate the Eight Directions Thunder Sound.

"Xiao Bai! My medicine!"

Deep in the mountains, a heart-wrenching roar shattered the tranquility, startling birds into taking flight.

A tall, thin man knelt at the spot where the city guards had killed the python, his eyes bloodshot and his face filled with murderous intent.

"You killed my Little White and stole my Nine-Leaf Mushroom! Whoever you are, I'll make you pay with your life for my Little White!"

The man gritted his teeth and spoke, his body surging with blood energy, his imposing presence astonishing.

It was just past midnight.

A golden light flashed before Zhou Yuan's eyes.

[Free Points: 660]

The medicinal power of this 25-year-old precious medicine was far greater than Zhou Yuan had imagined.

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In order not to waste the medicine's effects, he did not go to the county guerrilla camp for three consecutive days, but instead stayed at home and practiced diligently behind closed doors.

With the effects of the medicine and his own efforts, he earned as many as 800 free points every day.

Although the daily free points decrease as the medicine's effects wear off.

But today is the fifth day, and he still gets 660 free points.

A 25-year-old precious herb saved him more than half a year of arduous cultivation.

However, on the other hand, a 25-year-old precious medicine is a rare treasure that is hard to come by even in the prefecture.

Such a treasure could potentially elevate anyone who obtains it to great heights.

【Eight Directions Thunder Sound Minor Completion (4500/5000)】

Zhou Yuan glanced at the cultivation techniques section on the panel, took a deep breath, and silently recited them in his mind.

The 500 free points were immediately added to the Eight Directions Thunder Sound.

Zhou Yuan shuddered; his clothes moved without wind, fluttering loudly.

He subconsciously assumed the stance of the White Ape Cloak Hammer, his body relaxed and his arms swinging.

The sound of blood surging was clearly audible. Zhou Yuan felt a high-frequency vibration starting deep within his bone marrow, as streams of new blood flowed into his blood vessels.

The force penetrates to the bone marrow and the blood is replaced throughout the body; this is called breaking through the barrier four times.

Blood Transformation Realm.

Martial artists who have reached this level of cultivation have blood as thick as paste, with each drop containing a vast amount of vital energy, and their physique is inhumanly strong.

In a flash of inspiration, Zhou Yuan slammed his palm on the table.

Without a sound, a clear handprint, several inches deep, appeared on the table.

Fierce, gentle, and penetrating; the control of power has reached a state of perfection.

After so much effort, we have finally broken through the last barrier of the Foundation Establishment stage.

As soon as Zhou Yuan had a thought, a panel appeared before his eyes.

Name: Zhou Yuan

[Free Points: 60]

[Realm: Blood Transformation Realm]

【功法：白猿披风锤圆满、白猿通臂拳大成（600/3000）、断水刀法大成（100/3000）、八方雷音大成（0/7000）、八步赶蝉圆满（90/3000）】

[Skills: Advanced Blacksmithing, Basic Weapon Forging (600/3000)]

[Equipment: Plum Blossom Hidden Arrow]

The Great Perfection of Eight Directions Thunder Sound corresponds to four breakthroughs, while Perfection corresponds to the Great Perfection of Blood Exchange.

"The human body has 108,000 drops of fresh blood. Blood exchange is to transform all 108,000 drops of ordinary fresh blood into qi and blood."

This is a slow and meticulous process; many martial artists waste many years at this level and still may not be able to complete the blood transformation.

Zhou Yuan felt his skin and muscles become firmer, and a feeling of power filled his body.

"The medicinal power of the precious medicine has almost worn off. Even if I go all out, it will probably take me half a year to reach the peak of blood exchange."

"But it doesn't matter. Breaking through four times already makes me a top expert in Gaoshan County. Looking at Gaoshan County, there are probably no more than a handful of people who can beat me without batting an eye."

The four stages of foundation building are a process of gradually removing impurities from the body.

Zhou Yuan's body is now like refined steel, with most of the impurities in his body having been hammered away.

In the following days, Zhou Yuan continued to stay at home, refusing visitors, constantly familiarizing himself with the power of his four breakthroughs, and persevering in his efforts.

It wasn't until the ninth day that the medicine's effects completely wore off, and his work efficiency returned to its usual level.

To Zhou Yuan's surprise, after breaking through the barrier four times, his daily performance also improved significantly.

Without taking any elixirs, relying solely on meat and his own efforts, he accumulated 120 points daily.

With the help of Qi and Blood Pills, the daily settlement points can reach 150 points.

He added all the freedom points he had worked so hard to earn to the Eight Directions Thunder Sound.

The content in the "Techniques" section has also changed to:

【功法：白猿披风锤圆满、白猿通臂拳大成（600/3000）、断水刀法大成（100/3000）、八方雷音大成（2300/7000）、八步赶蝉圆满（90/3000）】

In just half a month, nearly one-third of the 108,000 drops of blood in his body had been replaced.

Such progress is truly astonishing.

That day, Gao Da suddenly showed up at the door.

"Who is the commander of this city guard, you or me?"

Gao Da plopped down opposite Zhou Yuan and unceremoniously invited Zhuo Changyu to serve tea.

"Get to the point."

Zhou Yuan was already familiar with Gao Da's personality and didn't respond at all.

"The new county magistrate has taken office, and the invitation has been sent to the county military camp. He will be hosting a banquet for you tonight."

"Gundam said."

"You only invited me?"

Zhou Yuan raised an eyebrow.

"No, that's not it. My master also received the invitation. All the prominent figures in the county should have received it."

As a newcomer to the county, he naturally needs to pay his respects to the local authorities.

"Gundam said."

It's still uncertain whether this is a show of respect or a warning.

Zhou Yuan thought to himself, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Who is this new county magistrate?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I heard he was just a martial arts graduate."

Gao Da picked up the tea that Zhuo Changyu had brought him, drank it all in one gulp, and casually remarked.

"If a military officer can become the head of a county, his connections must be quite strong."

His tone was somewhat sarcastic.

Generally speaking, to obtain the position of county magistrate, one must at least be a military scholar, and one who ranks high in the examinations.

Those who become county magistrates by virtue of their martial arts examination degree either have extremely powerful connections or have toiled for many years at the grassroots level before achieving their goal by chance.

Neither of them is easy to deal with.

The former has connections, the latter is a shrewd old man.

Judging from what Gao Da said, the new county magistrate seems to be quite young, so it should be the former.

"However, this new county magistrate, Dong Hailou, seems to be a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect. For a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect to run off to serve as an official in the territory of Divine Weapon Valley, his wolfish ambitions are obvious."

Gundam smacked his lips and complained.

Although the world is all under the king's control, the Great Qi Dynasty relies heavily on various sects. In Jiangzhou, Shenbing Valley is the only dominant sect. Generally, after passing the martial arts examination, disciples of Shenbing Valley will return to Jiangzhou to serve as officials.

Over the years, 70% of the officials in Jiangzhou were disciples of Shenbing Valley, and the remaining 30% also had intricate connections with Shenbing Valley.

The Beast Taming Sect is also a top sect in the Great Qi Dynasty, and its strength is no less than that of the Divine Weapon Valley.

However, they are active in Shuzhou in Lingnan, and it is rare to see disciples of the Beast Taming Sect in Jiangzhou.

If the newly appointed county magistrate is a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, then there are many suspicious points here.

"The old master of Divine Weapon Valley has passed away, and the new master hasn't even settled in yet. The Beast Taming Sect is definitely trying to take advantage of this opportunity to extend its reach into Jiangzhou."

Sending just a martial arts graduate is surely an insult to the heroes of Jiangzhou, isn't it?

Gundam is still complaining.

Zhou Yuan frowned slightly. The fact that major sects were fighting over territory and resources had nothing to do with him, but the county magistrate was his superior.

The commander of the city guards was under the command of the county magistrate in all aspects of daily security, city gate control, city patrols, apprehending bandits, and city defense.

If this new county magistrate, Dong Hailou, really wants to cause trouble, he will probably be the first to be affected.

"Although the county magistrate is the most powerful person in the county, we have troops under our command, so even if we don't listen to him, he can't do anything to us."

Zhou Yuan, you'd better stand up tonight and not let that guy surnamed Dong get ahead.

You need to let him know whose territory this Gaoshan County is—”

Gundam said, somewhat of a chatterbox.

Zhou Yuan was speechless. It's easy for someone standing there talking; if you go against your superior, they'll directly impeach you for neglecting military duties.

Those who wield military power and become arrogant will be dismissed from their posts at best, and executed at worst.

In that case, he, as the commander, will bear all the responsibility, and Gao Da will not be affected at all.

Zhou Yuan only wanted to practice martial arts quietly and had no desire to get involved in the conflicts between these powerful forces.

He would obey whatever the magistrate wanted to do unconditionally.

If all else fails, he will resign from his position as commander of the city guards.

Anyway, he has the skill of forging weapons, so he can support himself even without a salary.

When the martial arts examination is held next year, he will go to the prefectural capital to take the exam, while Shenbing Valley and Yushou Sect fight to the death.

Having made up his mind, Zhou Yuan took the invitation from Gao Da.

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