Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Pill Devouring, I am the True Path of the Tang Sect

But in that instant, the butcher looked at the tiny Qin Qi and couldn't help but take two steps back.

His imposing aura was suppressed by Qin Qi. The fierce and murderous aura he had cultivated over the years of killing was actually suppressed by a child!

"This child's clothes and badge... he's a student at Notting Academy!"

"This child is a Soul Master!"

"No wonder he's so powerful at such a young age, he's a Soul Master!"

The onlookers were all amazed; the way the butcher's knife cut through the stone was truly astonishing.

"Alright, kid, I'll take you on, but don't think you can skip work just because you're a student at Notting College."

"If you can't slaughter a pig properly, I'll still fire you!"

The butcher looked at Qin Qi and sensed that this kid was unusual, possessing backbone and ruthlessness.

His shop happened to need staff, and he felt that Qin Qi might be a good fit.

"Thank you, boss."

Qin Qi smiled and handed the butcher the pig-slaughtering knife.

"No, you can keep this knife. You can use it when you work in the shop."

The butcher generously declared that he was giving the knife to Qin Qi.

"Then I'll accept it without being polite."

Qin Qi said, "This pig-slaughtering knife isn't some kind of divine weapon, but it's at least a knife."

He finally has a weapon, and his life is getting more and more interesting!

Chapter 13 My butcher knife has been wielded for twenty years, can you withstand it?

In the afternoon, I helped out with some odd jobs at the butcher's place, and in the evening I returned to Notting College.

After receiving one silver soul coin from Wang Sheng and the others for cleaning the academy today, they went to eat.

After a long day of work, everyone wanted to rest early after dinner.

Qin Qi lay on the bed and entered the study space, where he told Tang Jiaren about his experiences that day.

"Slaughtering pigs is a good skill. It can train your eyesight, your touch, and your mindset. Most importantly, it makes money."

Tang Jiaren laughed heartily after hearing this. He looked at the pig-slaughtering knife that Qin Qi had brought in, reached out and took it, casually slashing it with a knife.

"If we're talking about the best knife skills for slaughtering pigs, then it has to be Uncle Ying, one of the few swordsmen in our Tang Clan."

"His knife skills were superb."

The Uncle Ying that Tang Jiaren mentioned was a senior member of the Tang Clan, and he was different from other members of the Tang Clan.

He specialized in swordsmanship, and in his youth, he made a name for himself with his sword.

Moreover, Uncle Ying was one of the few senior members of the Tang Clan at that time.

"Second Grandfather, judging from the way you hold the knife, you also know how to use a knife?"

Qin Qi watched the butcher knife flying in Tang Jiaren's hands and tentatively asked a question.

"I can't do it. I only learned a little about slaughtering pigs and chickens when I was young."

"I can't say what kind of swordsmanship it is."

Tang Jiaren spoke up.

"Second Grandfather, I want to learn this!"

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren and knew that what the other party meant by having studied a little was definitely not that simple.

"Hmm... okay."

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi with a thoughtful expression. Qin Qi had learned quite a bit now.

In just a few days, he learned the Five Treasures Protection Technique, Qi Poison, and Poison Barrier. He was worried that Qin Qi might not have enough energy.

But after thinking about it, I agreed.

"There are no pigs for you to kill right now, but I can teach you some tips and tricks first."

"What do you think is the most important thing in slaughtering a pig?"

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi and asked.

"Most importantly... I really don't know."

Qin Qi was stunned for a moment. Although he had seen pigs being slaughtered, he had never actually done it himself.

“Some people would say it’s ruthless, because you have to be ruthless to kill a pig, and you have to kill it with one slash.”

"Some people would say it's about accuracy; you have to be precise to divide the meat properly."

"Some people say it's about speed. A fast knife is sharp, and a sharp knife can easily cut through the flesh."

"All three are correct, but the most important thing besides these is familiarity with the structure of pigs."

As Tang Jiaren spoke, he began to swing the pig-slaughtering knife in his hand, explaining the different parts of the pig to Qin Qi as he did so.

It clearly explains how to distinguish each part, how to make the cuts, and what methods to use.

As Qin Qi watched Tang Jiaren's actions, he suddenly seemed to see a pig appear under Tang Jiaren's knife.

The pig was being dissected with great skill, and as Qin Qi watched this scene, a word suddenly popped into his mind.

"Cooking the ox?"

Qin Qi spoke up.

"Yes, whether it's a pig, a chicken, or even a person, if you want to kill it, you have to know how to kill it first."

You should know the story of the oil seller, right? Killing is the same; it's just a matter of practice.

Tang Jiaren dissected a pig in a very short time and handed the butcher knife to Qin Qi.

"You give it a try."

Tang Jiaren spoke up.

"I'll give it a try..."

Qin Qi looked at the empty study space and gave a wry smile: "Second Grandfather, don't tease me, I can't do it."

“You have all the steps involved in slaughtering a pig in your mind, and you are already very familiar with the pig’s flesh, while I know nothing and cannot even make a move.”

"Hmm. I know you won't, I just want to see if you can see things clearly."

"When you realize you don't know something, you can learn it. What's most frightening isn't not knowing something, but not knowing it."

Tang Jiaren looked at Qin Qi, nodded, and spoke.

“Observing the Dharma means looking, not only at the outside world, but also at yourself.”

“Every sect has its own method of observation, and our Tang Sect’s observation combines external and internal observation.”

Tang Jiaren felt the time was right, and he began to formally explain the techniques he was going to teach Qin Qi.

[Ding! You have gained insights from Tang Jiaren Temple. Credits +10]

Qin Qi began to listen attentively, observing that while the techniques lacked combat power, they were the best aids in battle.

"Observe people, objects, and minds from the outside. Once you learn this, you can instantly understand the physical structure of any object you see."

"When you fight someone, it's like a master butcher dissecting an ox; you know exactly what the opponent is doing."

"With your keen observation skills, you can see the trajectory of any hidden weapon or object. When you make a move, you don't need to think; you can instinctively strike the enemy's fatal weakness."

"By observing the mind, you can see through the other person's thoughts and find the flaws in their thinking."

Tang Jiaren continued.

"Observation, it shouldn't be seeing with the eyes, right?"

Qin Qi suddenly spoke up.

"You're quite talented, kid. You noticed this after I told you just once."

"Observation is seeing, but not with the eyes, but with the senses. Even with my eyes closed, I can see everything around me."

"I can 'see' things that the eyes cannot see."

Tang Jiaren nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Qin Qi's question; Qin Qi had discovered the essence of Guan.

Many people think that observation is simply looking, and therefore focus too much on their eyes when studying.

But in reality, it's a feeling.

"I understand the exterior, but what about the interior?"

Qin Qi asked.

"Inner observation is about looking at your own body and your own thoughts. As an assassin of the Tang Clan, you must completely hide your aura and emotions when you are assassinating."

"There are special methods for concealing one's aura, but I won't go into those here. I'll talk to you about concealing one's emotions."

"As long as a person is alive, they will have thoughts, and with thoughts come ideas, and with ideas come emotional fluctuations."

“Suppressing it is impossible, and the Tang Clan’s method of concealment is to transcend all thoughts.”

"Let them flow through your heart without touching them, and act in a detached state."

As Tang Jiaren spoke, his aura began to change, and Qin Qi immediately noticed the problem.

"It feels different!"

Qin Qi looked at Tang Jiaren, and at that moment he felt as if the person in front of him was a withered tree or a rotten stone.

"Among the protective magical artifacts of a weapon refiner, there is one that can detect malicious intent and activate it accordingly."

"But if they encounter our Tang Clan assassins, those protective magic treasures are useless, because we kill without any malice or killing intent."

Tang Jiaren broke out of that state and spoke.

"Second Grandfather, I want to learn this!"

Qin Qi sensed something different at this moment. If Qi Poison and Poison Barrier could be considered techniques for fighting enemies, then...