Martial God Development Plan

Volume 2: A Way Out of a Poor Life: Chapter 2: Cultivation

[“It would be nice if I could just run away. I’d be more comfortable… No, the country is in this state, and I’m unfamiliar with the place. If I run away, I’ll probably die in some corner.”]

[“We still have to stop the city from falling.”]

[“But given my current status, even if Han Yi would open the city to meet the enemy, it would be useless. I still have to find a way to deal with it.”]

Ji Zhao's thoughts were in turmoil as he walked towards Wang An.

"Master Zhao." Wang An stopped what he was doing and took out a book from his bosom and handed it to Ji Zhao. "This is the Rotten Wood Sutra that the clan leader found specially... Although it is not a profound martial art, it is at least suitable for Master Zhao. In the next few days, if Master Zhao is free, come and practice with me. Even though it is just some simple farming techniques."

[“Then forget it…”]

Ji Zhao complained in his heart, but his expression remained normal: "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Wang, but I will probably focus on my internal strength these days."

"Alright." Wang An responded, "Well, then I will teach Master Zhao how to disperse his energy."

Ji Zhao said: "I remember that I have a handwritten copy of the method of transformation cultivation at home."

Wang An was stunned and said, "Master Zhao, I'll teach you that this transformation method is complicated and difficult to comprehend. Moreover, if you can't comprehend it deeply, the conversion rate will not be too high. Moreover, Master Zhao has not cultivated much internal energy from the Qi-nourishing Sutra. It would be a bit far-fetched to practice this method for this purpose."

"You have to learn it anyway. Besides, I'll read it once. If I really don't understand, it won't be too late to learn San Gong later." Ji Zhao said, "Just give me the method of transformation."

Wang An hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing more. He turned around and got the method of transformation for Ji Zhao.

【Qi Transformation Method】

(A very common method of changing cultivation, which belongs to the category of martial arts. Because the actual operation is complicated, it requires a high level of understanding from the practitioner. If a person with high understanding practices, he can make great progress in a day, otherwise it will be difficult to get started in his lifetime.)

[Practice requirements: Possess inner breath]

[Cultivation Level: Completely Clueless (0/3000)]

[Practice formula: (y-20) 2]

(In the practice formula, x is the aptitude, and y is the understanding. If the number in the brackets is less than zero, it is considered that the understanding is too low and it is impossible to comprehend the martial arts)

[Martial arts special effect: Convert 14.6%~23.5% of internal energy. ]

(It can increase as the level of cultivation improves)

[Experience gain multiplier: 1.56~1.72]

(Increases with attributes such as physique, martial arts literacy, etc.) (Note 1)

Ji Zhao looked at the book, thoughtfully.

"Uncle Wang, have you ever read this book on transformation cultivation?"

Wang An didn't expect Ji Zhao to ask him this. After a moment of hesitation, he answered honestly, "To answer Master Zhao, of course I have. When I was young, I didn't know much, so I practiced a third-rate internal skill that cut off my own future. Later, I wanted to give up the skills, but I couldn't bear to give up the past two or three years of cultivation, so I wanted to change to another skill. But after two months of studying it over and over again, I still couldn't understand it. In addition, the internal skill practice was harmful to my health, so I gave it up... Master Zhao, can you understand it?"

Ji Zhao smiled and said, "I think I can understand it. I want to go back and try it."

"Since Master Zhao insists..." Wang An sighed and said, "However, Master Zhao, don't be too stubborn. If you want to practice the method of dispersing power, come to me anytime."

Ji Zhao nodded, turned back to his room and began to comprehend the book on Qi Transformation. Since he had the memories of his original body, he also had a basic understanding of internal energy, so he was not stumped by any strange terms in the book.

About half an hour later.

[Qi Transformation Method: Practice Progress +24255]

[Qi-Transforming Method: No clue → Slightly successful]

[Qi-Transforming Method: A small achievement → A clear understanding]

[Qi-Transforming Method: Clearly Understood → Mastered (6255/12000)]

[Martial arts special effect: Convert 39.5%~52.4% of internal energy. ]

[Martial Arts Literacy +64]

(Note 2)

“…It’s not difficult.”

Ji Zhao read it carefully and gained a better understanding of the internal energy of this world. Although his original body had practiced the Qi-nourishing Sutra for some time, he was just copying it and had no understanding of his own. However, the Qi-transforming method, because it involves the transformation of the nature of internal energy, is very suitable as Ji Zhao's introductory textbook.

He was not in a hurry to practice the Rotten Wood Sutra, but instead read it carefully again.

[Qi Transformation Method: Mastery → Grandmaster (00/00)]

[Martial Arts Effect: Convert 69% → 99% of the internal energy]

[Martial Arts Literacy +249]

[Ji Zhao: Innate lv1→lv2] Small

After reading it twice, Ji Zhao closed the book. Now he didn't need to learn any methods of dispersing power. Through this book of Qi Transformation, he had already understood the basic changes in the nature of internal breath.

"Do you understand?"

At this moment, the door creaked open, followed by a clear and cold voice. At some point, Ji Tan, with long black hair, leaned against the door and said, "I heard from Uncle Wang that you chose this Qi Transformation Method. Why, are you reluctant to give up the little bit of internal Qi you have cultivated? Don't lose the big picture for the small."

"I can understand a little bit." Ji Zhao smiled, "Maybe Lord Wu'an blessed me in the dark, and the blow on my head made me understand."

The status of Wu'an Gong Wei Huo in this world is no less than that of Ji Zhao in the martial arts world of Ji Zhao's world.

"Really... I wanted to persuade you, but since you said so, forget it. Let's wait for two days and see if you really understand or are just being stubborn." Ji Tan left quietly after saying this. Ji Zhao was not sure about this person. After all, she was a ruthless character who could commit suicide without saying a word. It would take too much effort to guess what she was thinking.

[“Also… I really can’t stand people who push other people’s doors without knocking.”]⑧

Ji Zhao got out of bed, closed the door, and began to practice the Rotten Wood Sutra.

Compared to the Qi Transformation Method that can be fully practiced in one hour, the Rotten Wood Sutra is a real painstaking effort, and the progress is extremely slow... This made Ji Zhao think of the Prison Transformation Heart Burning Sutra that Ji Bei mentioned in the game. Ji Zhao knew that it was the technique that Ji Bei learned when he was studying in Luohe Pavilion.

Just by hearing the name, you know this technique must be powerful!

Unfortunately, Luohe Pavilion disciples are not allowed to learn martial arts after leaving the pavilion, and Ji Bei has this kind of personality, so Ji Zhao can only think about it.

In the evening, someone sent a few food boxes to the Ji family. During the defense of the city, Ji Bei was the highest-ranking military commander in the county, so he had to eat meat every day. Ji Zhao and Ji Tan were lucky enough to have some meat during this difficult period.

At the dining table, Ji Tan stayed in her room reading a book. Wang An packed a portion for her and sent it over. Only Ji Bei and Ji Zhao were left at the table.

PS

Note 1: Ji Zhao's martial arts literacy is mainly high in fighting, which is very helpful for the experience gain multiplier of fighting martial arts, but it is not very helpful for internal strength and martial arts that mainly rely on luck. This book is not a data stream, but just uses this method to quantify the character's growth rate and approximate strength as much as possible.

Note 2: The above paragraph is not from Ji Zhao's perspective. In fact, he obtained this data by comparing it with the original panel, but that was too wordy and not intuitive enough, so I changed it like this.

Volume 2: A Poor Life and a Way Out: Chapter 3: Luohe Pavilion

In some martial arts works, as long as the gap is not too big, the warriors can tell the approximate level of each other's internal strength as soon as they meet. In other martial arts works, even if the gap is as huge as the sky, as long as they don't fight, they can't tell each other's internal strength. In any case, it mainly depends on the author's setting.

This world is between the two, closer to the former. It is very easy for those with higher cultivation to see through those with lower cultivation. As soon as Ji Zhao came in, Ji Bei saw through his cultivation.

"Oh... With this amount of rotten wood's internal energy, you actually mastered the Qi Transformation Technique?"

Ji Zhao nodded: "Maybe I am suitable for this kind of training."

"Should I say that it was thanks to the blessing of Lord Wu'an." After all, it was just a trick that was used occasionally. Although Ji Bei was surprised that Ji Zhao could suddenly learn this, she did not care too much about it. After all, she could not see Ji Zhao's comprehension, and she did not know the formula for gaining experience in the Qi Transfer Method.

"I want to practice some martial arts." Ji Zhao said, "I feel that I have a higher talent in this area. Big sister, you should be busy. Do you have any secrets?"

"I don't have any secret manuals. If there are any, they belong to Luohe Pavilion. I won't pass them on." Ji Bei said calmly, "And with your internal strength, even if you practice martial arts, your internal energy will be useless. Don't aim too high. If you practice boxing without practicing martial arts, you will end up with nothing when you grow old!"

"I understand." Ji Zhao did not insist. Ji Bei's martial arts came from Luohe Pavilion, and Luohe Pavilion does not allow private teaching of martial arts, unless it is urgent. But with Ji Zhao's image, even if he said, "Teach me martial arts, I can do it," Ji Bei would definitely not believe it. "Sister, if we can successfully get through this time, then I also want to go to Luohe Pavilion to learn martial arts."

Luohe Pavilion was established by the famous general of the previous dynasty, Wu'an Duke Wei Huo. At that time, he had not yet entered the court as an official. He became the leader of the martial arts world by thwarting the shocking conspiracy of the Demon Cult. He established Luohe Pavilion in order to eliminate the disputes between the various martial arts factions.

When Luohe Pavilion was at its peak, it almost played the role of "martial arts police". It destroyed countless demon sects, so much so that the scripture library in the pavilion was filled with the demon sects' skills and martial arts... Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. With the changing times, Luohe Pavilion gradually declined. However, if anyone underestimates Luohe Pavilion, they will probably have to pay a heavy price. Moreover, they believe in teaching everyone without distinction. It can be said that with Ji Zhao's aptitude, no other sect would want him except Luohe Pavilion... Even if it is Luohe Pavilion, he will probably have to go through the back door of Ji Bei, an outstanding graduate, to get in.

"To be honest, I don't really recommend you to practice martial arts." Ji Bei shook his head slowly, "Your roots and comprehension are too poor... But if you insist, I won't stop you. After going through life and death, your will to practice martial arts has become stronger. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing."

Ji Zhao smiled: "Anyway, it won't be worse than the current situation."

Ji Bei was stunned at first, then he chuckled, and tonight's dinner went on so uneventfully.

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The next day, Ji Zhao got up and did some exercise, but he didn't do much for many reasons. First, he didn't understand the structure of the human body in this world, and the exercise methods from previous worlds might not be effective. Second, when it comes to exercise, 70% practice and 30% diet, but the 70% practice can be omitted, but the 30% diet must not be reduced. Under the current conditions, forget it, and choose the version that practices more, which is the correct answer.

"call......"

After warming himself up, Ji Zhao knocked on Ji Tan's room door - the other party could enter his room without knocking, but it was not convenient for him to enter the other party like this.

"Who?" Ji Tan's cold voice sounded.

"it's me."

"what's up?"

"It's hard to explain in a few words."

"come in."

Ji Zhao pushed the door open and walked in. The other person was sitting in front of a somewhat messy desk, holding a book about astrology.

Ji Zhao learned from his original body's memory that three years ago, a Taoist priest passed by Anchun County and accepted two registered disciples, namely Ji Tan and Han Shou. Ji Tan has become weird since then, muttering "Studying can't save Dayan" all day long. Ji Bei often scolded the Taoist priest during meals, saying that he had led his second sister astray, but he could do nothing about it... In addition, Ji Zhao judged from the lines of Han Shou and Liu Wei in the game that this Taoist priest was most likely the Dong Taoist priest in Tang Cheng's army.

This mysterious name is most likely what Liu Qing said, the "last glimmer of hope" for this world, so Ji Zhao came here today to find out the information about Taoist Dong and Han Shou. The former is of great importance, while the latter is related to the key to breaking the current situation.

"Second sister really likes fortune-telling." Ji Zhao brought in a chair from outside and sat down opposite Ji Tan. This man was also a rebel. In order to express his attitude of "not welcoming guests", he moved all the chairs in the room out and only left the one for himself. It can be said that if Ji Bei died of overwork one day, it would be all because of these two younger brothers and sisters.

Ji Tan said casually: "It's okay. After all, I am weak and sickly, so I can't practice martial arts. And I am a woman, so I can't pass the imperial examination. Apart from reading some unconventional things, I just study needlework at home."

Among the three people of the Ji family, Ji Bei can be said to have excellent physique and comprehension, while these two younger brothers and sisters are one more miserable than the other. They are all born with weak constitutions and suffer from many illnesses. On the contrary, practicing internal skills will shorten their lifespans. However, Ji Tan just has a poor physique, and Ji Zhao is also stupid.

"But, my second sister didn't have this interest before." Ji Zhao recalled a little, "It seems that the Taoist priest three years ago aroused my second sister's interest in these things... He said something at that time. To be honest, I was a little curious."

Ji Tan said perfunctorily: "How can I remember clearly what happened three years ago?"

It was obvious that he didn't want to talk about it anymore, so Ji Zhao didn't ask any more questions, so as not to seem too purposeful. He immediately changed the subject: "Speaking of which, did the Taoist priest accept Han Zhongan, the Han family's Han Shou, as his registered disciple?"

"That's true." Ji Tan flipped through the book in his hand without looking up, "However, he was not interested in these astrology and divination techniques. He was more interested in the Taoist's cultivation and wanted to trick him into giving him some martial arts skills. Unfortunately, he failed in the end."

Don't you remember it clearly?

Ji Zhao complained in his heart, then asked, "Is that Taoist's cultivation very high?"

"I don't quite understand this." Ji Tan said, "But he was able to defeat Han Shou at that time in one encounter, without even using his internal energy. I'm afraid that even Wu An in Qingzhou may not be able to achieve this level."

Wu'an, apart from the vacant position of Duke Wu'an, there are also Wu'an in the county, Wu'an in the prefecture, Wu'an in the state, and Wu'an in Qingzhou state, who is definitely one of the best masters in the world.

Hearing this, Ji Zhao became more certain of his guess. Just as he was about to continue asking, Ji Tan waved his hand as if he was bored.

"Okay, stop bothering me. Go back and practice. If you are really curious, go ask Han Shou. He is an idle person."

Volume 2: A Poor Life and a Way Out: Chapter 4: Drinking Together

Ji Zhao did plan to go out and look for Han Shou, but he hadn't figured out how to tell him exactly... The other party seemed to really dislike charlatans, and if he went up to him and pretended to hint to him that 'your elder brother is going to kill you', would he accuse him of playing tricks on him and then beat him up?

However, looking at Han Shou's appearance, he should have some idea in his mind... No matter what, he has to find a time to contact this person.

Ji Zhao walked out of Ji Tan's room with a chair, his mind in turmoil. Then he went to the storeroom, took out a dagger and hid it in his arms. Then he went to his room, got his purse, and left Ji's house.

————The Ji family is not a martial arts family, but when it comes to Ji Bei, he has become an outstanding graduate of Luohe Pavilion, so various weapons are hidden in the storehouse for Ji Bei's daily practice. Now because of the Black Cavalry thieves' siege, the city lacks military equipment, so most of the weapons were donated, leaving only some weapons that are really inconvenient to be used on the battlefield, such as daggers, which Ji Zhao accepted with a smile. Under such circumstances, he was really worried about going out without some sharp weapons for self-defense.

After leaving the Ji family, looking around, the city was in a desolate and dilapidated state. There were few pedestrians coming and going, all of them were in a hurry with sad faces. Most of the shops were closed, and those that were open were deserted.

The situation is not good. Ji Zhao felt this in the game. It is no wonder that the Ning people went south. The emperor wanted to raise troops, so he had to suck the blood of the people. Now there is a war in the front. The soldiers here have just been recruited, and the black cavalry thieves came to attack the city. There are not even many weapons in the city. There is no money and no people. Naturally, people are panicking. Fortunately, the elite of the black cavalry are not coming. The two sides are fighting each other. Anchun relies on military defense projects and can finally hold on for a while.

Ji Zhao crossed the street and walked towards the location of the Han family in his original memory. Speaking of which, his status was extremely humble, and it was normally inconvenient for him to go out, let alone deal with the Han family. But Ji Ren treated him as his own son, and Ji Bei was a county of Wu'an. During this special period, the entire Anchun relied on her military force, so at this moment no one would have the time to come and step on Ji Zhao.

"Is that...Han Yi?"

When crossing a street and about to reach Han's house, Ji Zhao suddenly saw a young man with a gloomy face walking out of a restaurant. Judging from his appearance, it was Han Yi.

Ji Zhao's heart moved, and he slightly moved aside, waiting for Han Yi to leave the street and enter the restaurant. There were not many people in the lobby on the first floor, so he went up and took a look around, and saw Han Shou drinking alone in the corner.

To be fair, Han Shou looks much better than his older brother. He is a concubine's son and inherited his mother's looks. He has a slender figure, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a pair of peach blossom eyes, and a teardrop mole at the corner of his eye. He is indeed a stunningly handsome man.

Ji Zhao walked forward and asked: "Drinking alone?"

If this is a man's opening line when chatting up a woman, it's really cliché, but if both parties are men, it's not so strange.

"What's up?" Han Shou glanced at Ji Zhao, and seemed to recognize him. He smiled and said, "Third brother of the Ji family, do you want to drink with me?"

Ji Zhao sat down: "I haven't drunk any wine yet."

"Well, with your eldest sister's personality, I don't think you've ever drunk before." Han Shou seemed to be a little tipsy, his voice was a little erratic, "But I think you need to drink a little... Your head is still hurting now, maybe drinking some wine can stop it a little."

"I often hear that men use sweet words to coax women," said Ji Zhao.

"Why are you saying this suddenly?" Han Shou smiled casually, "But it's true, because if you don't lie to a woman, you can't give her what she wants."

Ji Zhao followed up with the second half of the sentence: "But now I know that when a man wants to find a drinking companion, he can say anything."

Han Shou was slightly startled, then burst into laughter: "Haha... Interesting, have you always been like this, or have you experienced something between death and life, and suddenly you have become enlightened like Lord Wu An?"