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Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques – Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Three Immortal Swords

In the backyard of the county office, Tan Zhen’an was practicing a set of powerful fist techniques. Each strike produced a deep sound that resonated like a war drum, causing those around him to feel a sense of tension.

After a while, Tan Zhen’an stopped and turned to Hua Shizhong. “Have you thoroughly investigated the matter?” he asked.

Hua Shizhong nodded. “Yes, I have. The best inner strength practitioner in Pingyin County is Hua Linjin of the Zhao Family. He was brought back by the Zhao Family’s ancestors from outside the county. He’s not considered weak even in the Visceral Tempering Realm. And there are also the Li Family’s Water Drop Sword and the Zhang Family’s Sky Treading Sparrow techniques, both of which are extraordinary.”

“Bring some people back in ten days and retrieve these cultivation techniques,” Tan Zhen’an ordered.

“But I’m afraid those people won’t agree,” Hua Shizhong said.

“Find an excuse and ally with a few aristocratic families. There will always be someone willing to help us act as the vanguard,” Tan Zhen’an replied.

Hua Shizhong smiled cruelly. This was his favorite thing to do. Getting these aristocratic families to surrender their resources was just the beginning. The next step was to devour a portion of the families and seize their assets. This would minimize resistance and maximize benefits.

“Oh, and a few friends from the Green Forest want to join us. Do you want to accept them?” Hua Shizhong asked.

“Do as you see fit,” Tan Zhen’an replied, taking a sip of tea. “After you get those secret manuals, send them directly to me.”

Hua Shizhong bowed and watched Tan Zhen’an return to his study with reverence in his eyes.

The following morning, the Zhang family approached Chen Fei with a request to refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. The rebel army had demanded not only silver but also a large number of medicinal pills and grain from all the aristocratic families in Pingyin County, leaving them in a desperate situation.

In the face of such a powerful force, these usually arrogant aristocratic families seemed no different from ordinary people.

Although Chen Fei did not have a good relationship with the Zhang family and had even reneged on his promise to share the formula for the Light Spirit Pill last time, he agreed to their request after careful consideration. After all, staying with the Zhang family was still relatively safe, and he didn’t know when he could leave Pingyin County, given the dangers outside.

Chen Fei’s cultivation was too weak, and he lacked the experience of surviving in the wild. He was afraid he wouldn’t be able to complete his mission if he traveled a long distance.

The refining task the Zhang family gave him was indeed heavy for an ordinary alchemist. But Chen Fei had already perfected the formula for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill and was able to produce the maximum number of pills from each furnace, which meant he only needed four hours to complete the task.

He kept the remaining medicinal herbs for himself since there were no more available in Pingyin County, and it was impossible to hire refugees to leave the city due to the rebel army’s blockade.

At the black market.

After being closed for three days, the black market quietly reopened. However, compared to its former liveliness, the dark market was now deserted, with food and medicinal pills being the most sought-after items.

Food was a given, but pills could be traded for some food from the aristocratic families. In the end, eating was the most important thing.

“Is there really no way to leave Pingyin County?” Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng as they sat in a small house. Despite Chi Defeng always fooling Chen Fei with fake medicine, the two of them had a good relationship.

Chen Fei knew that Chi Defeng, having been a black market peddler for so many years, was undoubtedly much stronger than him in terms of social connections.

“There is a way to leave Pingyin County, but we don’t have any caravans going to the Cloud Sword Sect,” Chi Defeng said helplessly as he reclined on a chair.

“I don’t have to go directly to the Cloud Sword Sect. I can go to other places first,” Chen Fei whispered.

As the various aristocratic families handed over supplies and the rebel army restrained their soldiers, Pingyin County was only a little quieter than usual, with no major killings or looting. However, perhaps due to his cultivation of the Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei felt a storm brewing. Something else might happen ten days later.

Before that, if there was a chance, Chen Fei still hoped to leave Pingyin County.

“No, there isn’t,” Chi Defeng shook his head, “there were already very few caravans before, and recently, there hasn’t been a single one.”

“What are your plans then?” Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng in confusion. This shrewd man must have a backup plan.

“Wait for these rebels to leave,” Chi Defeng stood up and rubbed his waist. “Those rebel soldiers are targeting those aristocratic families. No one cares about civilians like us. As long as we are careful, we can get through this.”

Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng suspiciously but said nothing, turning and leaving the black market

As time passed, the Zhang family came to collect the Qi Rejuvenation Pills every day, and the security of Pingyin County began to deteriorate. The restrained soldiers gradually started to show their true nature, and robbery and murder started to appear in Pingyin County.

Most were committed by the rebel army, and some by the people of Pingyin County themselves. In such an environment, the evil in some people’s hearts found its way out.

Chen Fei listened to the occasional cries and did nothing, as it was beyond his ability. Instead, he worked harder to cultivate, never wasting a moment.

Chen Fei was unsure if it was due to the pressure, but on the fifth day, he managed to crack the recipe for the Light Spirit Pill and successfully made it for the first time.

Alchemy Technique: Light Spirit Pill (Beginner 1

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“Simplifying the Light Spirit Pill… Simplification was successful… Light Spirit Pill to Qi Rejuvenation Pill!”

A smile appeared on Chen Fei’s face as he couldn’t buy any medicine on the market lately. Now that he could make the Light Spirit Pill, he could finally be self-sufficient with the materials he had saved up.

On the eighth day, the three martial arts secret manuals he received from the Zhang family were completely integrated by Chen Fei.

Martial Arts: Ascending Clouds Steps (Great Completion)

Compared to the Cloud Crossing he had before, Chen Fei’s speed had now fully increased to his previous brisk walking state. If he briskly walked now, there was a feeling of lightning-fast speed.

Although it might be a bit exaggerated, Chen Fei’s martial arts had indeed improved.

On the eleventh day, in the evening, Chen Fei buried his head in cold water.

At some point, the world seemed to become quiet. Chen Fei stood up unconsciously, looking at the surroundings and sensing every thought that floated through his mind.

A feeling of complete control over himself rose in Chen Fei’s heart.

Instinctively, he picked up the long sword next to him and used the Fire Sword.

Although he had already practiced the Fire Sword to Great Completion, he had never felt as thorough as he did now.

In a moment of contemplation, the Immortal Way shot out instantly.

The next moment, three sword lights flashed, finally merging into one in mid-air, flickering for a moment before slowly dissipating.

Chen Fei joyfully watched the sword light. Just now, he had used the Immortal Way three times in an instant, which was impossible in the past. But today, he did it.

“Three Immortal Swords?”

“Bzzzt!”

Chen Fei muttered to himself when a sudden dizziness attacked his brain. He stumbled and leaned against the wall.

After a while, Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that the feeling of control he had just experienced was gone.

Chapter end

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Wiped Clean
Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: No Refund
Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: I’m Making a Fortune
Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Examination
Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Space Grid
Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Private Order
Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Setting An Example
Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Flash
Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Everything Is Ready
Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Mountain Village
Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Running for Life
Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Cloud Devouring Force
Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Shocking Swallowing Art
Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Night Store
Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Earning Money
Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Breaking Through to the Bone Temper
Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Closing the Door
Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Torment
Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Crack
Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Sword Five
Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Killing Sword
Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: The World of Youth
Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Huge Profits
Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Flying Ascent Pill
Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Phoenix Crown and Royal Cape
Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Luo Yang Paper Is Precious
Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Immortal Cloud Sword Sect
Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword
Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Primordial Sword
Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Four Peaks and Three Lineages
Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Great Strength
Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Such A Bully
Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Alchemist Alliance
Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Grade Nine Pill Refiner
Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Roping Him In
Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Initial Appearance of Comprehension
Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: The Starry Night
Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Bully
Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Divine Flame Sect
Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Starry Night Sword and Shield
Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Pounced
Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Bottomless
Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Scared Off
Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Who Is This Woman
Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: You Have Misunderstood
Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Marrow Tempering shortcut
Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Green Ridge Sword
Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Undeterrred
Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Spirit Tempering Realm
Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: True or False
Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: You Can’t Catch Him
Chapter 92 - Chapter 92:1 Want to Challenge My Weakness
Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Peace and Prosperity
Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Creepy
Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Carrying a Blade at Night
Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Both Wounded
Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Receival Bead
Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Understanding Spiritual Artifacts
Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Heart Origin Technique
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