Immortality begins in Goose City

Chapter 5: Tiger Subduing the Blade's Power

Wu Zhichong walked to the weapon rack on the side and took out a ghost-head knife from it.

The blade is thick and gleaming with a cold light. The back of the blade features a menacing demon head hilt and is quite heavy.

"If this technique is mastered, one's qi and blood will be as abundant as mercury, and one's muscles and bones as strong as iron. Tearing apart tigers and leopards and splitting mountains with one's might will be a piece of cake!"

As Wu Zhichong spoke, he handed the ghost-head knife to Huang Shujian.

"However, young master, practicing martial arts requires soaking in medicinal baths. The saying 'the poor study literature, the rich study martial arts' is not just a joke."

"If you want to achieve rapid results without damaging your foundation, medicinal supplements are a crucial element."

"Especially when practicing the 'Tiger Subduing Absolute Blade Technique,' it requires a specially prepared tiger bone blood-strengthening soup to achieve twice the result with half the effort and without harming the internal organs."

"The medicinal ingredients needed for this soup are...quite valuable."

Huang Shujian took the ghost-head knife and slammed his wrist down.

He nodded casually, "It's alright. If you need any medicinal herbs, Instructor Wu, you can just go to the accounting office and get the money. There's no need to ask me."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhichong's face lit up with joy, and he quickly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trust, young master! I will certainly do my best to prepare the medicine for you!"

Huang Shujian said no more, picked up his sword in one hand and the secret manual in the other, and turned to go back.

Xiuer followed closely behind him.

Back in the side wing of the main building, as she went up the stairs, Xiuer finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Young Master, are you just going to let Instructor Wu go to the accounting office to get the money himself?"

"Hmm?" Huang Shujian continued walking.

"That guy with the big beard, he loves to drink!"

"If you let him withdraw the money to buy the medicine himself, he... he'll definitely embezzle a lot of it and use it to buy his strong liquor!"

Xiuer's tone was filled with heartache.

"Why don't you let him buy the items first, bring the receipts back, and then reimburse him? That way, he won't be able to tamper with them."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shujian's lips curled into a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown.

"It's alright."

He deliberately gave Wu Zhichong an opportunity to line his own pockets.

Wu Zhichong was a servant of the Huang family. Although Huang Shujian followed him to learn martial arts, he did not formally become his disciple.

This lack of status needs to be compensated for with tangible benefits.

If you're going to use people, you have to give them some tangible benefits, especially someone like Wu Zhichong, a former martial arts champion.

A small sum of money for his wholehearted dedication—it's a worthwhile deal.

Having lived two lives, Huang Shujian certainly possesses a certain level of shrewdness in dealing with people.

Xiuer, on the other hand, clearly didn't quite understand the intricacies of the situation.

Seeing that Huang Shujian didn't take it seriously and even seemed to be condoning Wu Zhichong's greed for money, she couldn't help but pout, her round, doll-like face showing a hint of resentment and jealousy.

Upon reaching the door, Huang Shujian pushed it open and entered. Xiu'er wanted to say something, but the door was immediately closed!

"I'll take a look at the manual myself, don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."

"Why?"

Xiuer was turned away and was stunned for a moment. Then she stomped her foot in anger, her cheeks puffing out.

"Hmph! Fine, I won't watch it then! Who cares!"

She made a small face at the door, then turned and stormed off.

Inside the room, Huang Shujian placed the ghost-head knife on the desk and sat down in the large, comfortable green leather swivel chair.

He adjusted the angle of the lamp so that the soft light could just illuminate the manual in his hand.

The booklet "Tiger Subduing the Blade" is not thick, but the paper is tough and the ink is rich and deep.

The content is mainly divided into two parts: tactics and mental techniques.

The fighting style is a complete set of sword techniques, including diagrams and detailed explanations.

Its core essence lies in mobilizing the power of the whole body's muscles and bones, combined with unique footwork to move around, and when drawing the knife, one must be fierce and powerful, like a tiger released from its cage, pouncing on its prey.

It emphasizes powerful and swift strikes, channeling that wild and domineering aura into the blade to kill the enemy in the most direct and violent way.

The moves are drawn in great detail. Although they are somewhat blurred due to their age, the human postures and the direction of the sword are still clearly discernible.

The moves are indeed numerous, ranging from basic knife grip, footwork, chopping, slashing, sweeping, and hooking, to complex combination attacks, and so on.

However, the true essence and killer moves, as clearly stated in the manual, consist of only four techniques:

Battle Storm Blade Stance: Using the waist as an axis, the whole body rotates violently while leaning forward and swinging the blade horizontally, greatly increasing its power.

This move is not only sharp and deadly, but it can also use the rotational force to create airflow and form a gale, like a tiger roaring in the mountains, combining offense and defense.

Kick-and-slash technique: First, a swift diagonal slash is made, then the blade suddenly reverses midway and kicks the back of the blade. Using the explosive force of the kick, the blade is used to slash upwards at a more unpredictable angle, with an unpredictable trajectory, like a tiger whipping its tail, catching the opponent off guard.

The Falling Blade Technique: The simplest, yet the most domineering.

It requires gripping the knife with both hands with full force, leaping to a high place with specific footwork, and pouring all the strength and momentum of the whole body into the knife, slashing down from mid-air.

Striving to cleave gold and jade with a single strike, even capable of severing the enemy along with their weapon, they are like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable.

The final move requires mastery to be fully understood, but it is not explained here.

The Tiger Subduing Mind Method is a unique breathing technique.

By using specific breathing rhythms such as one long and three short breaths, or nine shallow and one deep breaths, one can stimulate the body's Qi and blood, causing them to flow and circulate in the meridians along specific routes, constantly impacting acupoints and tempering the physical body.

The mental approach is the foundation, while the fighting method is the application; the two complement each other.

Huang Shujian closed the booklet, leaned back in his chair, and pondered for a moment.

This "Tiger Subduing the Blade" follows a fierce and domineering approach, using force to overwhelm others.

It is very suitable for people like Wu Zhichong, who are tall and strong and have vigorous blood and energy, to cultivate.

My body was originally somewhat weak and frail. Although my constitution was strengthened after the heart transplant, I am still rather thin and not the best candidate to cultivate this skill.

but……

He gently pressed his left chest through his clothes.

The powerful heart beat steadily and deeply, each contraction and relaxation bringing a warm, powerful sensation.

"The Heart of the Mountain Lord... Beast Blood Warrior... should have a special bonus to this kind of technique that imitates the form and intent of ferocious beasts, right?" he pondered silently.

And that mysterious panel.

The 3 points of free attribute are what he has been constantly improving and training over the past month.

A month of rest and recuperation only accumulated three points, which is not much.

It should be able to help with spiritual practice.

"Thinking too much is useless; practice makes perfect."

Without further hesitation, Huang Shujian stood up and grabbed the ghost-head knife.

He pushed open the door, and the corridor was quiet. Sure enough, Xiu'er wasn't guarding nearby.

He carried the knife and went downstairs to a relatively quiet courtyard behind the main building.

There are several osmanthus trees planted here, and the ground is paved with blue bricks; it's quite spacious.

The afterglow of the setting sun gilded the courtyard with a golden edge.

Huang Shujian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to recall the breathing rhythm of the secret manual's central method.

The chest rises and falls slightly with each breath.

The next moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, as if they were wide open like a tiger's eyes!

Then, following the diagrams in his memory, he began to practice the basic moves of "Tiger Crouching Blade Stance" with some awkwardness.

Chop, hack, flick, hang...

Also, pay attention to changes on the panel.