From the Iron Shirt Technique to physical sanctification

"No!" Old Man Ye shook his head. He didn't look at Zhang Yu, but looked at Shi Cangyue: "Elder Shi, there is no way to cultivate soul power in our Western Wilderness Continent. You should know this."

Shi Cangyue nodded slightly and glanced at Zhang Yu: "Change your request."

"Ten thousand-year-old blood ginseng roots and ten sixth-order spirit fish," Zhang Yu said after thinking for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Old Man Ye almost burst into a tirade, but after glancing at Shi Cangyue in front of him, he swallowed back the profanity that was about to come out.

"Our Ye family doesn't have any sixth-tier spirit fish, at most five thousand-year-old blood ginsengs, and twenty fourth-tier spirit fish," Old Man Ye said through gritted teeth.

A level six spirit fish is equivalent to a martial artist at the Qi Refining Realm, and is practically priceless.

Zhang Yu didn't rush to agree. Instead, he glanced at his master, Shi Cangyue, and only after Shi Cangyue nodded did he speak: "Alright, for my master's sake, I'll let you pay less."

Upon hearing his words, the Ye family members all wore expressions of gritted teeth. Five thousand-year-old blood ginsengs and twenty fourth-tier spirit fish, and he actually considered it too little? This is outrageous…

A moment later, Zhang Yu received the compensation: two Star Cards, which he could exchange for at any Wanbaoge store.

Wanbaoge is the largest shop in the Western Wilderness Continent, selling martial arts resources and techniques. Rumor has it that its headquarters are located in the Central Continent.

Leaving the Ye family, Zhang Yu followed behind his master Shi Cangyue, feeling quite pleased with himself. He had managed to acquire so many good things on this trip.

"Master, should we go to the Sima family again and ask them to compensate us with a large sum of money? After all, Sima Shu insulted you." Zhang Yu asked expectantly.

"The Sima family is in Hedong County. Let's wait for them to come," Shi Cangyue said. "What level have you reached in your third level of the Rock-Solid Transformation Technique?"

"Great success," Zhang Yu replied casually.

"What? It's already mastered? It's only been a few days." Shi Cangyue's expression showed a hint of surprise.

His cultivation speed wasn't this fast back then.

"Hehe, Master, maybe the Rock-Stone Transformation Technique is more compatible with my physique." Zhang Yu casually made up an excuse.

"Yes, that's possible." Shi Cangyue nodded.

"Master, I wish to open my dantian and reach the True Qi Realm. I hope you will protect me."

"No rush," Shi Cangyue waved his hand.

"Huh?" Zhang Yu's expression froze.

"The third level of the Rock-Solid Transformation Technique is different from the first two levels. After mastering the third level, there is a certain chance of breaking through the limit. Once you break through the limit, you can develop the Rock-Solid Body. Although you have already mastered the true meaning of martial arts in Iron Shirt, the Rock-Solid Body not only increases defense, but also absorbs the power of the earth veins, nourishing and strengthening your body at all times." Shi Cangyue explained to Zhang Yu in detail.

The Rock Body is the foundation of the Rock Transformation Technique. Only by cultivating the Rock Body can one possibly cultivate the Mountain Body when reaching the Qi Realm in the future.

Only by cultivating a body as solid as a mountain can one have the opportunity to comprehend the true meaning of martial arts, which is as immovable as a mountain.

"Yes, Master, I will definitely strive to cultivate the Body of Rock." Zhang Yu nodded.

The term "earth vein tempering" sounds incredibly powerful.

Shi Cangyue did not take Zhang Yu back to the Li family, but instead went to a large courtyard on the east side of Fengque City.

There's only one large courtyard within 500 meters, a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle.

"Third Master!" The old man guarding the gate immediately bowed and addressed Shi Cangyue as Third Master.

"Hmm!" Shi Cangyue hummed in agreement and walked straight inside, saying as he went, "He is my disciple. He will be living here from now on, so don't neglect him."

"Yes, Third Master, this old servant has remembered." The old man replied respectfully.

Upon arriving at the backyard, a maid immediately offered him a hot towel to wipe his face and hands, and then brewed tea. After the tea was brewed, Shi Cangyue waved his hand, and the two maids immediately bowed and withdrew.

"This is our Shi family's villa in Fengque City. You can stay here when you come to Fengque City in the future," Shi Cangyue said.

"Thank you, Master."

"If you need anything, just tell Old Yang, the old man at the main gate."

"yes!"

"If you encounter any members of the Shi family here, and you don't like them, feel free to beat them up. As long as you don't kill them, I'll cover for you," Shi Cangyue said.

"Yes!" Zhang Yu looked up at Shi Cangyue.

"That's all. Go back and cultivate if you have nothing else to do. Feel free to come and ask me anytime if you have any questions about cultivation."

The thought of cultivating under Shi Cangyue's nose gave Zhang Yu a headache. He rolled his eyes and then showed a hesitant expression.

"Speak your mind," Shi Cangyue said as expected.

"Master, I once had a disciple who was particularly suited to practicing hard skills. He had mastered Iron Shirt Technique to perfection and even developed a copper skin and golden bones. He was just half a step away from comprehending the true meaning of martial arts." Zhang Yu began to boast about Niu Mancang.

He didn't want to suffer through his cultivation under Shi Cangyue's nose, so he wanted to bring Niu Mancang over to be trained by Shi Cangyue.

On the one hand, this was an opportunity for Niu Mancang; on the other hand, Shi Cangyue's training of Niu Mancang meant he had no time to supervise his cultivation.

"Master, I think this disciple is more suited to cultivate the Rock-Turning Mountain Technique."

"Copper skin and golden bones?" Shi Cangyue's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"right!"

"Even if a third-rate Iron Shirt technique breaks through its limits, it would at most result in a skin of stone and bones of iron, not a skin of copper and bones of gold, unless..." Shi Cangyue's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Where is this person?"

"Reporting to Master, it's at the Li residence."

"Call him here; I want to see him."

"Yes, Master."

Zhang Yu left the Shi family's villa and headed towards Li Feifei's house.

By this time, news of Ye Weishan, the head of the Ye family, being killed by Shi Cangyue had spread throughout the entire Fengque City and even reached the imperial palace.

Because of this incident, Zhang Yu's name became known to everyone in Fengque City.

"Have you heard? Shi Cangyue killed Ye Weishan with a single punch for his apprentice."

"I've heard about it too, and I also know that Shi Cangyue's apprentice is named Zhang Yu, a commoner. He not only killed Ye Weishan's son, but also broke the neck of Sima Shu, the eldest daughter of the Sima family, at the Yunting Tea House."

"Wow... that powerful?"

"With Shi Cangyue protecting him, that old bastard Sima Yan will probably have no choice but to endure it this time."

"I think she deserves it. I met that Sima Shu the day before yesterday. She's arrogant and sarcastic."

"Isn't Sima Zheng by Sima Shu's side? Sima Zheng is the third most ruthless person on the Prodigy Ranking, a True Qi Realm martial artist."

"Sima Zheng was injured by Zhang Yu's punch."

"Impossible, right?"

"Someone witnessed it firsthand."

"Hiss... This is incredible. No wonder a commoner could catch Shi Cangyue's eye."

……

Zhang Yu was unaware that he had become famous. He rushed to the Li residence and found Li Feifei and Niu Mancang.

"Full-capacity, come with me."

"Yes, Master!"

"Senior brother, where are you going? Where is Elder Shi?" Li Feifei asked.

"Elder Shi invited me to stay at the Shi family's villa. I am very grateful to the Li family for this. I will remember this kindness." Zhang Yu said with a very solemn expression.

"Senior brother, I also want to go to the Shi family's villa with you." Li Feifei grabbed Zhang Yu's arm.

Zhang Yu thought about how the Li family hadn't backed down at the crucial moment, and how Li Feifei had gone all out to help him, so he nodded.

He always remembered one sentence: no matter if a person is good or bad, as long as they treat you well, you should stand by their side even if everyone in the world says they are bad.

"Okay!" Zhang Yu nodded.

"Thank you, senior brother." Li Feifei was overjoyed.

The Shi family is the most prestigious family in the Western Wilderness Continent, with a history spanning thousands of years. Compared to them, these second- or third-rate families are like poor people.