I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 58 Tao Tao Enters the City

"Will these 16 units of energy be accumulated, or used to enhance external skills?"

Xu Ning looked at his martial arts panel.

Now, both the Source Breath Body Forging Technique and the Gale Blade Technique have reached the Great Completion stage, and are only one step away from perfection.

Sixteen energy points are enough for me to take this step.

"How much benefit will I receive if I cultivate external martial arts to perfection?"

Xu Ning had previously asked Qu Dayou what it would be like to improve one's external skills to perfection.

Qu Dayou simply said that if one's external martial arts are perfected, those in the first three levels of the mortal realm can kill enemies of higher levels; those in the fourth to sixth levels of the mortal realm can survive in battles against enemies of higher levels; as for those in the seventh to ninth levels of the mortal realm, most martial artists have mastered a perfected external martial art, so there is not much difference between them.

"It takes 45 units of energy to advance from the Qi Sensing Realm to the Qi Movement Realm. Although it's not double the amount needed for the last advancement, it's still a lot..."

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ning finally decided to improve one of his external martial arts skills first.

The reason for this decision is that it is cost-effective, requiring only 12 units of energy to achieve a small qualitative change in strength.

Secondly, Xu Ning genuinely wanted to experience the power of perfected external martial arts.

"Let's upgrade the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique..."

After making his decision, Xu Ning turned his attention to the "+" sign following the Origin Breath Body Tempering Technique.

Although both the Source Breath Body Forging Technique and the Gale Blade Technique belong to external martial arts, Xu Ning always felt that the Source Breath Body Forging Technique was superior.

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Consume 12 unit of energy to upgrade the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique?

whether

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"Yes."

Xu Ning chose to confirm.

Soon, Xu Ning felt the changes in his body.

Although he couldn't see inside his body, Xu Ning felt that his bones had become harder, his muscles tighter, and his fascia more resilient.

The body's strength has doubled again.

"Um?"

After experiencing the changes in his body, Xu Ning frowned, seemingly dissatisfied.

"Is this the only change you can make when you elevate your external martial arts to the perfect level?"

Although the physical enhancement was still obvious, it did not bring about the changes that Xu Ning had expected.

Xu Ning looked at the martial arts panel.

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Name: Xu Ning

Martial arts:

Spring Breeze Technique (Mortal Realm Level 4: Qi Sensing Realm) +

Source Breath Body Tempering Technique (Perfect)

Gale Blade Technique (Mastery) +

Light Feather Bow Technique (Minor Mastery) +

Available energy: 4 units

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On the martial arts panel, the mark for the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique has changed to "Perfect".

At the same time, the "+" sign at the end also disappeared.

The external martial art of Source Breath Body Tempering Technique has been cultivated to its ultimate level.

"Is that really all the change?"

Xu Ning began to try circulating the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique within his body.

"Um?!"

Just after Xu Ning activated the Origin Breath Body Tempering Technique, he suddenly felt his skin hardening.

Xu Ning rolled up his sleeves and looked at his forearms.

As the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique was activated, his skin actually became a little duller.

However, this change is so subtle that it may go unnoticed unless one observes it carefully.

But even the smallest changes are real.

"My skin has really hardened..."

Xu Ning touched it with her fingertips.

His skin sensation remained normal, but Xu Ning sensed a subtle difference. He had a feeling that he could withstand greater damage.

Xu Ning didn't hesitate and decided to test it directly.

He first stopped the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique from operating.

As the operation stopped, Xu Ning's skin returned to its previous normal state.

Xu Ning picked up the dagger and made a cut on his skin, creating a thin wound from which a trickle of blood flowed.

Subsequently, Xu Ning activated the Origin Breath Body Tempering Technique again, and his skin changed once more.

Xu Ning slashed himself again, with the same force.

This time, there was only a white mark on my skin, which disappeared after a few seconds.

"Is this the qualitative change that comes after perfecting external martial arts skills?"

Xu Ning showed a surprised expression.

"Is this true for all external martial arts, or is it only true for external martial arts like the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique, which produces real changes to the body?"

Xu Ning's other external martial art, the Gale Blade Technique, is a pure technique-based external martial art, unlike the Origin Breath Body Forging Technique.

"Never mind, we'll talk about this later."

Xu Ning stopped dwelling on the issue and continued testing the strength of the hardened skin.

Afterwards, Xu Ning conducted tests using boiling water, sharp spikes, and even force.

After much effort, Xu Ning came to a conclusion.

This hardened skin elevated his physical defenses to a new level.

Furthermore, when one circulates the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique to activate the hardened skin, it can reduce the damage caused by the force to a certain extent.

"This upgrade was the right one!"

Xu Ning smiled.

Having hardened skin improves one's ability to survive.

They will be able to be bolder when they make moves later.

"However, activating the hardened skin seems to consume stamina..."

Xu Ning discovered this while trying it out.

The longer the hardened skin lasts and the larger the area it covers, the more physical strength one consumes.

The nature of this kind of exertion is similar to that of running.

"But these are minor issues."

Xu Ning also discovered that she could control the extent of the hardened skin.

In actual combat, you should choose the coverage area based on the specific situation.

After another round of experiments, Xu Ning's initial excitement wore off.

After cleaning up the residue from the pills, Xu Ning went straight out to fill his stomach.

……

A few more days passed.

Outside Kangyun County.

Several donkey carts carrying goods entered the city gate.

"arrive!"

Sitting in front of the donkey cart were Guo Ye and Tao Yungang.

It has been more than four months since the last time I escorted the truck.

Because of the accident last time, Tao Yungang's business was delayed for a while.

Moreover, Tao Yungang, who originally planned to switch to a horse-drawn carriage, continued to use a donkey cart because he had spent a lot of money subsidizing the injured and deceased.

"Mom, there are so many people here!"

On the second donkey cart, a small head popped out from behind the herb box.

She stared wide-eyed and mouth agape at the passersby, looking utterly astonished.

"Keep your voice down."

The young woman flicked the little girl's head.

It was Xu Lian and her daughter Tao Tao.

"So, Peach, Uncle Ye didn't lie to you, did he?"

Guo Ye turned to Tao Tao and smiled, "The county town is packed with people, and there are delicious foods and fun things to do everywhere!"

"Brother Yun Gang, thank you for your help this time."

Xu Lian hugged Tao Tao in her arms and thanked Tao Yungang in the car in front.

"It's just on my way, no need to be so polite!"

Tao Yungang laughed heartily.

Yesterday, when he and Guo Ye were preparing to enter the city, Xu Lian came to ask if she could come along.

In the past, Tao Yungang would definitely not have agreed.

Although the journey into the city is not very long, bandits are entrenched there, and the possibility of encountering danger is high.

Bringing two people along would make it impossible to protect their safety in case of an emergency.

But things are different now. Since Tao Family Village and Black Armor Guards became closely connected, no bandit with a brain dares to touch Tao Family Village's vehicles anymore.

In addition, to ensure safety, Tao Yungang spent a lot of money to hire a master at the fourth level of the Mortal Realm, the Qi Sensing Realm.

With a master of Qi Sensing Realm around, there is double the protection.

After careful consideration, Tao Yungang agreed to Xu Lian's request and brought the mother and daughter to Kangyun County.

"Sister Lian, once we find a place to stay, I'll take you and Taozi to find Xu Ning."

Guo Ye addressed Xu Lian as Xu Ning, which sounded like the generations were mixed up.

However, Xu Lian didn't mind: "Then I'll have to trouble you later."

"Finally, I can see my uncle!"

Tao Tao tugged at her little braid, looking blissfully happy.

(End of this chapter)