Chapter 228: Meteors
Chapter 228: Meteors
Huh—chi, huh—chi!
Xiao Jie breathed in and out hard, trying to absorb some spiritual energy from the cool morning air of Tiger Hill, but he failed in the end.
He opened his eyes and looked at the dawn sun rising in the distance, but he sighed helplessly in his heart.
"Alas, it seems that spiritual energy does not exist in the real world at all." Xiao Jie thought and stood up from the ground.
He did not leave Konglao Mountain last night. He logged off after entering the cave, and then ran to Huqiu Mountain to study the newly learned Qi-refining technique.
The result was mixed. The good news was that he had indeed mastered the Qi Refining Technique in reality, and he even mastered the legendary trait of the first stage of Qi Refining - 'eating wind and drinking dew'.
Xiao Jie had not eaten or drunk anything since yesterday noon, but he did not feel hungry or weak at all. His body seemed to be a self-circulating energy field, absorbing energy from the air, from the morning dew, from the sunlight and moonlight, and from the changes in cold and heat.
This feeling is very magical, especially in the middle of the night when there is no one around and you sit alone in the pavilion on Tiger Hill, feeling your body blending into one with nature, feeling the subtle changes caused by the moonlight shining on your body. That feeling is extremely wonderful.
Unfortunately, when he tried to practice Qi Refining Technique, there was no response at all. He practiced for a whole night but there was no effect and he didn't extract any spiritual energy.
He now roughly understood the principles of Qi Refining, which simply means extracting and absorbing energy.
The so-called eating wind and drinking dew is a bit like photosynthesis. Water and energy are directly absorbed by the body, so there is naturally no need to eat or drink water.
The same principle applies to absorbing spiritual energy, but after absorbing for a long time, I didn't absorb any at all. It is obvious that there is no such substance as spiritual energy in reality.
Maybe I can find an opportunity to try it in places like famous mountains and rivers in the future.
Huangshan, Huashan, Emeishan, Kunlun Mountains, Himalayas...
After all, there are so many legends about immortals in those famous mountains, maybe there really is spiritual energy there.
It would be great if there was one. I could completely practice Qi Refining to the maximum level in reality and become an immortal...
However, Xiao Jie did not hold out much hope for this, and that was all a matter for the future. The most urgent thing was to return to Luoyang Town first. With the support of the guild, it would not be difficult to kill a few monster bosses. By then, with his performance, it would not be difficult to get the monster's inner elixir. Let's see if this Immortal Gourd can work first.
It doesn’t matter if you can’t find spiritual energy in real life, as long as you can find it in the game.
He closed his eyes and could clearly feel the spiritual energy in his body flowing slowly like a calm lake.
These are the 1000 points of spiritual energy he absorbed from Konglao Mountain, which are now projected into reality.
Xiao Jie casually took out a small knife and cut a cut on his arm. It could be seen that the wound was healing slowly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Although it was not as exaggerated as Wolverine's, it was far beyond that of ordinary people.
In less than a minute, the wound on the back of the hand disappeared. If it weren't for the trace of blood still left on the arm, the wound would almost seem unreal like an illusion.
He touched the wound with his hand, and there was no scar left. This Qi healing technique was truly magical.
Okay, it’s time to go down the mountain. There is more spiritual energy waiting to be collected.
Xiao Jie thought about it and walked down the mountain.
On the way home, Xiao Jie passed by the morning market and bought a white fish and a bottle of rice wine.
After returning home, while it was still early, Xiao Jie skillfully cleaned the fish, put it into the pot, added various seasonings one by one, and started stewing it.
Soon the pot boiled, and Xiao Jie poured in the rice wine...
It’s a pity that this material doesn’t completely match the requirements of the game, otherwise there should be special effects.
Smelling the aroma of the fresh fish in the pot, Xiao Jie licked his lips. Fortunately, although he didn't need to eat, it wouldn't matter if he wanted to eat.
There is no need to worry about losing the pleasure of eating.
The fish was soon ready. Xiao Jie habitually served a bowl of white rice and ate while feeling the changes in his body.
After eating a bowl of rice, I didn't feel full at all, but I didn't feel hungry either. It was a very strange feeling.
Due to habit since childhood, Xiao Jie usually likes to eat until he is a little full before he feels full.
However, in the blink of an eye, the whole pot of rice was finished, but Xiao Jie's stomach still did not feel any change. He did not feel bloated, nor did he feel half full.
Eh, this is really strange.
He touched his stomach and it wasn't even bloated.
Xiao Jie closed his eyes and felt the changes in his body. This was another additional ability of Qi Refining Technique - inner vision, which allowed him to sense the changes in his body through his mind. Xiao Jie was immediately surprised by this perception.
The food I ate was actually completely digested!
He could even feel the transformed energy flowing through his body.
Is this the effect of Qigong? It is indeed magical!
Although Xiao Jie only had a vague understanding of the Qi-refining technique and was limited to its use, he had a feeling that after learning it, his body seemed to have undergone some strange changes and was no longer like a human being in the ordinary sense.
He couldn't help but think of several science fiction movies about mutation that he had seen before. He remembered that in one movie, even the protagonist's internal organs disappeared after mutation. At this moment, he really wanted to cut open his stomach to see if there was any mutation inside.
But he quickly discarded this strange thought in his mind.
After all, this game brings more than one magical change. So many changes have happened before, so what difference does this one make?
Xiao Jie thought to himself that he should not think too much about it. So many people have not figured out the principles of this game, so why should he care?
It is better to develop more abilities.
Xiao Jie thought about it, saw that it was already eight o'clock, and he couldn't wait to log into the game.
Seeing his character appear in the cave, Xiao Jie hesitated for a moment and did not enter the valley again.
Although he has a mission to accomplish, Taoist Hongchen should not attack him again.
But he always had an uneasy feeling about this person, especially after seeing the graves of those Qi-refining practitioners. He had a feeling that if this Taoist in the world really wanted to attack him, he would definitely not hesitate at all.
Next time I come, I must be fully prepared and bring enough people with me. If I have to take action, I must kill them in one go. I can't leave any hope of luck.
While walking out of the cave, Xiao Jie checked the skill of ancient Qi Refining Technique. Yesterday, he was busy dealing with the threat from Master Hongchen and did not carefully check the specific data of this skill.
When I clicked it, I found that it was more complicated than I had imagined.
[Ancient Qigong (professional inheritance skill)
Use 1: Refining Qi. Absorb the spiritual energy into your body. The higher your spirituality, the faster the absorption efficiency. The current absorption rate is 3 points per second.
Use 2: Spiritual Advancement (Not enough spiritual energy, cannot be used). Consume 2000 spiritual energy points to improve your Qi Refining Realm. The spiritual energy points required for each realm upgrade will increase accordingly.
Current aura: 0/2000.
Current realm: Entry level (first level of Qi Refining).
Legendary traits - the ancient Qigong technique can reshape the body, refine the form, transcend the mundane, and ultimately achieve the goal of ascending to immortality. In this process, the Qigong practitioner will constantly gain legendary traits that are unimaginable to mortals. The following are the traits you have gained.
Trait 1: Eat wind and drink dew - Eat wind and drink dew to cultivate immortality, and never seek food again. (Click to view specific effects).
Trait 2: (Not unlocked).
Trait 3: (Unlocked)…
Trait 4: ……
Skill introduction: In ancient times, Qigong practitioners created a special cultivation method that absorbed the essence of the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to transform their own souls and bodies, and ultimately achieve the goal of ascending to immortality. Due to the changes of the times, this professional heritage has long been lost, and now it has been discovered by you again. If you practice diligently, perhaps one day you will be able to open the ancient Qigong inheritance. 】
It seems that I can definitely get the Ancient Qi Refiner profession when I reach level 20.
I don’t know what the core skills of the Qi Refiner will be.
While Xiao Jie was thinking, he had already arrived at the entrance of the cave and jumped down.
Slowly floating down to the ground, Xiao Jie summoned his mount and galloped away in the direction he came from.
Just as Taoist Hongchen said, the maze forest did not react to him at all. It allowed Xiao Jie to gallop through the forest on his horse and passed through it easily.
Haha, this is much more convenient. I turned around and looked at Konglao Mountain in the distance. I don’t know when I will come here next time.
After Xiao Jie finished expressing his feelings, he galloped towards the hill ahead. He still had a long way to go.
The entire Endless Wasteland is located in the northwest of Fengyin Prefecture, connecting Longhua Prefecture, Beiming Prefecture, and Liuhuo Prefecture. It is the junction of the four surrounding areas, but it does not belong to Sizhou. The area is vast and it was difficult to come here, and it is not easy to go back now.
Fortunately, the great cause had been accomplished, and Xiao Jie felt much more relaxed. While speeding across the wasteland, he carefully observed his surroundings.
After crossing a mountain range and going around a barren hill, Xiao Jie came to a stone beam connected to the mountain. He was surprised to see a somewhat familiar figure sitting under a big tree at the edge of the stone beam.
Hey, isn't this the old man? Xiao Jie was slightly stunned. Why did this old guy not leave? Why was he waiting here?
He suddenly felt a little alert. The sinister nature of people in this game made him wary of everything.
Seeing Xiao Jie riding towards him, the man stood up hurriedly. He was wearing tattered linen clothes and had a gray beard and white hair. Who else could it be but the old man in the Lost Forest.
Mysterious Old Man: Level 28. HP: 580.
Seeing old man Xiao Jie, he immediately shouted excitedly.
"Little brother, little brother, wait a minute! Why don't you come over and have a chat?"
Xiao Jie looked at the surrounding terrain. If he wanted to return to Fengyinzhou, he had to cross this stone beam, otherwise he would have to take a long detour. This old man was guarding the entrance of this stone beam. He might be trying to block him.
As for why... Haha, no need to think, it must be the so-called "treasures left by immortals". Xiao Jie did not expose it, he stopped his horse far away and confronted the old man from a distance.
"The old man hasn't come home yet?"
The old man sighed, "I can't go back. It's been more than 30 years. Where is my home to go back to? What's more, in order to make my brothers come back, I killed my wife and sent my son away before I set out, just to make up my mind to take this immortal treasure. My brothers are the same as me. We are desperate, but unfortunately..."
Damn, this old guy is really a ruthless person, and even more of a beast.
"Haha, then why are you waiting here? Could it be that you are waiting for me on purpose to teach me your lifelong skills and family heritage so that you can fulfill the oath you made before?"
The old man suddenly laughed, “Hahaha, little brother, you’re joking. It was just a casual remark. It can’t be regarded as a oath.” The old man had a smile on his face, but his hands were in his arms, groping for something.
His tone became very humble, "Little brother, you came back from Konglao Mountain. Did you successfully enter the mountain and find the treasure left by the immortal?"
Xiao Jie took a look at the Immortal Gourd in his bag and thought to himself that he had really found a treasure, but it was a pity that this thing was useless to him.
Of course there was no need to say this, as the old man was clearly planning to intercept.
But he was not afraid of the other party.
While recovering his strength, he was thinking about his combo. He didn't know what skills the old man was using, whether to kite from a distance or fight in close combat.
After all, it is a level 28 monster, so it is better to be careful.
However, he took a look at the DEBUFF on the old man's head and was not too nervous.
[Old and weak: This person is too old and weak, and all attributes are reduced by 30%. ]
"Why do you ask this, old man?"
"Brother, I have a request. Can you please let me see the treasure left by the immortal?"
"Oh, why should I show it to you?"
"Oh, look at what you are asking. I have been trapped in the forest with a group of brothers for decades for the immortal's treasure. So many people have died. Now I am old. Don't you want to fulfill even this little wish of mine?"
"Haha, why should I satisfy you?"
The old man sighed, "Yes, you and I are strangers. We have only met once. We are not even friends. How can you trust me? But since we are not friends, there is no need for me to waste time talking to you. Even if I kill you, I think you will have nothing to say." At this point, a trace of cruelty appeared on his old face, "I'm sorry, little brother! -!"
The old man raised his hand and a white light flashed. Before Xiao Jie could react, he was hit.
puff!
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32! A red letter appeared above my head.
Damn, what skill is so fast!
Xiao Jie was on full alert, but he still got hit unexpectedly. Fortunately, the damage was not great.
But don’t think you can shoot me so easily next time!
He jumped off the horse with a somersault.
Rushed towards the old man.
Combat skill——Meteor Soul Chaser Dart!
Whoosh!
There was a flash of white light, and before Xiao Jie could dodge, he was hit again.
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33!
Damn! What skill is so outrageous? Xiao Jie was really shocked this time.
However, the old man was even more surprised than he looked. He looked at Xiao Jie, who was full of energy, in astonishment. How come this guy was not hurt at all after being hit by two of my darts?
Before the old man could throw the third shot.
No trace!
Swish, Xiao Jie appeared directly in front of the old man.
Cut in two with one knife——
The old man was surprised, but his reaction was also very quick.
Assassin's pace!
He slid backwards in an instant and managed to avoid the knife, but he could avoid the blade but not the knife energy.
——Sky-shattering flash!
Swoosh! The sharp blade struck the old man.
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67!
The old man screamed and threw out hidden weapons with both hands.
Combat skill - chain of deadly darts!
Pah, pah, pah! The darts flew out in succession.
Xiao Jie hurriedly flipped over and rolled to dodge. Fortunately, this move was different from the previous one. The trajectory of the darts was obvious, so he dodged most of them, but he was still hit by two darts.
The old man released his hidden weapons while retreating desperately. His martial arts skills were excellent and he obviously wanted to keep some distance and kite Xiao Jie from a distance.
However, Xiao Jie's Qinggong is not bad either.
Flying on the grass! Galloping!
With the combination of Qinggong and special skills, his speed instantly increased by 60%. In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of the old man. Without waiting for the other party to throw another flying knife, he directly activated the equipment special effects of Shura Ghost Mask.
Horrible face!
The old man suddenly seemed to have seen a ghost. He screamed, turned around and ran away, even forgetting to use his lightness skills.
Xiao Jie took the opportunity to skillfully perform a series of moves.
The Gale Sword Technique, one sword, two swords, three swords - spinning slash - cutting in two with one sword - splitting the air and flashing!
After one set of attacks, the old man was left with little health.
The old man recovered from his fear and immediately realized that he had met a tough opponent. He did not dare to fight head-on. He pushed off the ground and flew into the air.
Qinggong—Crane flies to the sky!
Despite his old age, his martial arts skills are excellent.
His figure was like a crane flying in the sky, flying straight up to the sky.
How could Xiao Jie let him get his wish?
Light Kung Fu - Flying Clouds Chasing the Moon!
He kicked the ground suddenly and flew into the air, waving his sword and chasing the old man.
The old man was covered in blood, his face was ferocious in mid-air, and he grinned, "Come on, boy - try to take my move!" He suddenly took out a handful of flying knives and hidden weapons from his arms and threw them madly at Xiao Jie below.
Secret——shooting stars all over the sky!
Countless flying knives and darts shot down like raindrops, creating hundreds of streaks of cold light, just like meteors across the sky.
Xiao Jie was calm as ever. This ultimate move had a very large range, and he was in mid-air with no way to dodge it. If he took full damage, he would definitely be killed instantly.
If it were an ordinary person, he would probably suffer a serious injury.
Fortunately, I am not an ordinary person!
Secret - disillusionment!
The fight started directly in mid-air. Once the time field was opened, dozens or hundreds of flying knives and darts were all fixed in mid-air.
What! The old man was stunned. What the hell was this trick?
The next second, it suddenly got dark above my head.
The phantom disappeared! Xiao Jie appeared directly above him.
Cut it in two with one stroke! The Cold Moon Blade chopped it off on the head.
puff!
Blood splattered everywhere as the old man was chopped down from the air, triggering a limb-breaking effect, causing one of his arms to be disabled.
The old man fell to the ground and staggered to get up, but found that one of his arms was cut off. His face suddenly turned tragic.
Covering his broken arm, he struggled to stand up and looked at Xiao Jie with a grim expression.
His painstaking plans and lifelong learning were actually broken just like that.
"It is true that heroes emerge young, little brother. The old blind man has made a mistake."
Xiao Jie looked at the old man with low health and four or five DEBUFFs hanging on his head, and knew that this guy was no longer viable.
[Old and weak: All attributes reduced by 30%. ]
[Broken Limb: Your arm is broken and you cannot use your main hand weapon.]
[Bleeding: Lose 5 health points per second.]
[Near death: speed reduced by 70%]
(End of this chapter)