You're so pretty. "Gao Zhengyang looked at Zi Qiange's face and praised her.
His praise was simple and direct, but it had the power to convince people. Also, it didn't seem frivolous at all.
Zi Qiange knew she was pretty, but she had never been praised by a man to her face. She suddenly stood up shyly. "There's no use in saying nice things. If you don't tell me where you came from, you'll have to scram. "
Gao Zhengyang thought about it and said, "I really can't make it up, but I don't want to scram, can I?"
He was new here and didn't know anything. Most importantly, he didn't have any powerful martial arts, so Gao Zhengyang wanted to play it safe. Also, Zi Qiange was pretty good looking, so he was more willing to stay here.
Zi Qiange said unhappily, "You're still relying on me!"
Gao Zhengyang cupped his hands. "Big Sister, help me out."
Zi Qiange originally wanted to ask Gao Zhengyang to scram, but looking at Gao Zhengyang, she couldn't bear to. She hesitated and said, "We don't keep idlers here, what do you know how to do?"
"Chef can do." Gao Zhengyang knew how to do many things, but after thinking about it, he still preferred a chef, and he could eat better.
He didn't have high requirements now, he just wanted to eat his fill first. As the saying goes, dragons swim in shallow waters. At this point, one must recognize reality.
If he still put on the airs of a Divine Emperor, he would be crazy. The Divine Emperor wasn't faking it.
Gao Zhengyang wasn't familiar with the laws of this realm yet, but he could sense the unparalleled power of this realm. This made him very interested in this realm.
As expected of the Mixed Elements Realm, as expected of the forbidden land that sealed Connate Gods and Demons. As strong as he was, he had to be taught a lesson here.
Zi Qiange thought about it and said, "Just tell my father that you lost your memory, or else I can't protect you."
"Okay." Gao Zhengyang agreed happily.
There were many people in Copper City, but strictly speaking, it was a remote and poor place. Other than demon beasts and copper mines, there was nothing else.
As for food, it was either boiled or roasted. These two cooking methods were the simplest and most common.
Gao Zhengyang had traveled all over the world and had tasted all kinds of delicacies. Being a chef was a piece of cake. Although there were no seasonings, it was still easy to squeeze out animal oil and stir-fry two dishes.
The first meal cooked by Gao Zhengyang was eaten up by the father and daughter of the Zi Clan.
Although Zi Nan had her doubts about Gao Zhengyang, she had to admit that he was good at cooking. There was nothing fancy about it, but it was delicious. It was so delicious that he could swallow his tongue.
In this way, the Tiange Martial Arts Club gained a chef. Originally, the kitchen maid had become Gao Zhengyang's subordinate.
In fact, there were many people eating here. The father and daughter of the Zi Clan usually ate with their disciples. He rarely gave them special treatment.
As for Gao Zhengyang, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, many of the young lads were hostile. However, these guys were soon convinced. The food cooked by Gao Zhengyang was delicious.
At the end of the day, everyone was beaming with happiness. They were very happy that there was a good chef in their house. Furthermore, a chef was a lowly servant, so a chef could only be a servant. He was not a threat to anyone.
After working as a chef for two days, Gao Zhengyang completely adjusted himself and became interested in the martial arts of the Tiange Martial Arts Club.
At noon, the sun was shining brightly.
A group of rough men squatted in a horse stance with their arms bare, breathing in and out towards the sun.
It was the end of October. Although the sun was shining brightly, the wind was biting cold. However, this group of men was tanned and shiny, and they didn't look cold at all.
Gao Zhengyang watched carefully from the side. The way this group of people absorbed the original energy was quite simple. They just adjusted it by breathing and probably had some visualization method in their minds.
In general, it was similar to the cultivation method in the human world, but it was cruder and simpler.
As for the original energy, it was actually a kind of primordial qi, but purer. And because of the law, all his cultivation methods were useless.
Zi Qiange walked to Gao Zhengyang with his hands behind his back. "What are you looking at? If you secretly learn martial arts, you'll have your eyes gouged out, your hands and feet cut off."
Gao Zhengyang glanced at Zi Qiange and said, "Who are you kidding? The door is open, and there are many onlookers."
"Hahaha …"
Zi Qiange laughed and said, "You're not stupid."
Gao Zhengyang moved closer to Zi Qiange and said, "I also want to learn martial arts. Can you teach me?"
"If you want to learn, you have to be my disciple." Zi Qiange laughed proudly and said, "I happen to be short of a disciple. What do you think?"
"I can be your disciple, but I heard that if you want to learn martial arts, you have to sleep with your master first."
Gao Zhengyang asked curiously, "Is that true?"
"Bah."
Although Zi Qiange was forthright, he didn't want to talk about this topic, so he turned around and left.
Gao Zhengyang laughed and thought that this little girl was quite funny. He didn't mind being her disciple, but Zi Qiange really had nothing to teach him.
In the evening, Gao Zhengyang found Zi Yan, who was sleeping sillily in the west room. "Yan 'er, wake up …"
Gao Zhengyang called her twice, but there was no response. He could only take out the pig trotter and put it under Zi Yan's nose.
Zi Yan hadn't woken up yet, but her saliva had already formed a river. It was the first time Gao Zhengyang saw someone drool so much. It was an eye-opener.
Zi Yan, who smelled the aroma, slowly opened her eyes in the river of saliva. When she saw the shiny red pig trotter, her eyes lit up and she immediately sat up.
"Yan 'er, I also want to learn martial arts. Just teach me the simplest things in your dojo."
Gao Zhengyang had known Zi Yan for two days and was sure that other than being fat and slow-witted, she was actually quite stupid. She was even smarter than a normal person.
Zi Yan looked at the shiny pig trotter and swallowed a few times. "Okay, I'll teach you the Devouring Essence Technique and the Evil Vanquishing Sword."
"Deal." Gao Zhengyang threw the pig trotter to Zi Yan and was very happy.
Zi Yan caught the pig trotter and ate it three times. Then, not even the bones were left. Only her fingertips had some oil left, and she kept sucking on it.
Gao Zhengyang was also impressed. This girl was also good at eating. She didn't waste any of it.
Zi Yan kept her word. After eating the pig trotter, she began to teach him the Devouring Essence Technique. "Open your mouth wide and imagine swallowing a mouthful of hot air. When your abdomen becomes hot, store the hot air in your heart, then between your eyebrows. When all three are full, all the hot air in your body will flow to one point, and you'll be done. "
Zi Yan's broken voice was very loud and clear. The room was very well sealed. It was so loud that Gao Zhengyang's eardrums were ringing.
"That's it?" Gao Zhengyang was a little surprised. Although he knew that their cultivation method was crude, it was a little too irresponsible to be so crude!
"What else do you want?"
Zi Yan didn't care. "Everyone practices like this. If you can't do it well, it's your problem."
"You're right." Gao Zhengyang had to admit that her words were crude, but her logic was not.
Zi Yan picked up a wooden stick from the bedside and stabbed forward. Then, she turned around and stabbed backward. Then, she made a retracting motion. "Evil Vanquishing Sword, stab forward and stab backward. Stab out the hot air in your body, and that's it."
"Ah!"
Gao Zhengyang was stunned for a moment. He cupped his hands and said, "Awesome, good sword technique. I'll take my leave. "
Seeing that Gao Zhengyang had left, Zi Yan wiped her mouth indifferently and continued to sleep on the bed.
Gao Zhengyang returned to his room feeling a little depressed. This Zi Yan was practically Zhu Bajie's sister. Pig spirit, pig spirit, pig spirit!
Of course, Zi Yan didn't lie to him. She did indeed teach him something. It was just that she taught him a general idea. Without the corresponding details, it was all a little nonsensical.
Gao Zhengyang wasn't angry. He just felt that Zi Yan had underestimated her. Of course, this was actually enough for him. When it came to cultivation, there wouldn't be much difference in the ten thousand worlds.
From what Zi Yan had taught him, he knew that this world was strong, but the details were crude. The reason was very simple. Only the poor were used to meticulously calculating. The rich only needed to buy and buy.
Elemental energy was abundant. No matter how much he cultivated, he would be able to absorb enough energy. There was no need to cultivate too meticulously.
"You want to trick Zi Yan? You still have a long way to go …"
Zi Qiange lifted the curtain and walked in with a proud smile on her face.
Gao Zhengyang was very calm. "I didn't lie to her. She didn't lie to me either. I learned a lot."
"Hahahaha …"
Zi Qiange laughed even more happily when she saw that Gao Zhengyang was still being stubborn. She teased, "You want to learn martial arts? Beg me."
"I beg you, teach me."
Gao Zhengyang was very thick-skinned. He went over and hugged Zi Qiange's arm.
Zi Qiange originally wanted to push Gao Zhengyang away, but after being hugged by Gao Zhengyang, her body felt a little hot and weak. Gao Zhengyang's body smell was very clean. It didn't have the stench of an ordinary man. Being next to him was like basking in the September sun. It was indescribably comfortable.
"Stop fooling around. I'll teach you." Zi Qiange felt a little embarrassed and hurriedly pushed Gao Zhengyang away.
"Thank you."
Gao Zhengyang cupped his hands and said shamelessly, "I won't let you teach me for nothing. I will definitely repay you in the future."
"I believe you."
Zi Qiange didn't take it seriously. No matter how she looked at it, Gao Zhengyang was in his twenties. If he couldn't sense elemental energy at this age, then Gao Zhengyang had already missed the golden period of training. He wouldn't have any future prospects in this life.
Zi Qiange found a stool to sit on and patiently said to Gao Zhengyang, "The Devouring Essence Technique is very simple. The main thing is to breathe in Yang energy while facing the sun during the day and the moon at night to breathe in Yin energy. However, Yin energy is very changeable and hard to control. Most people directly breathe in Yang energy until their whole body is as hot as fire. Only then can they be considered to have mastered it … "
Training was naturally not as simple as breathing. How to think, how to choose the time, and how to adjust were the most important details.
Zi Qiange gave Gao Zhengyang some pointers on the Devouring Essence Technique. Then, she unsheathed the long sword at her waist and showed Gao Zhengyang the evil-vanquishing sword.
The evil-vanquishing sword indeed only had two styles: forward and reverse. However, it was considered the foundation of all sword techniques.
This was because forward and reverse included the sword's most basic changes in thrusting and body movements. Turning around and striking with the sword, how the sword rotated, how it evolved into slashes, and other changes were all extremely delicate and exquisite sword techniques.
However, this level of sword technique was nothing in Gao Zhengyang's eyes.
Zi Qiange's demonstration was naturally a hundred times more exquisite than Zi Yan's, but to Gao Zhengyang, it made no difference.
Of course, the sword techniques in this world were indeed very good. The evil-vanquishing sword was so simple, but it contained the essence of sword techniques. Even in the human world, it would be a first-rate foundational sword technique.
However, Gao Zhengyang's attainments in martial arts were too high. Not to mention elemental energy, in terms of fighting techniques in human form, no one could be stronger than him.
Zi Qiange demonstrated it once and asked Gao Zhengyang, "Is there anything you don't understand?"
"Nothing." Of course, Gao Zhengyang understood everything, even more so than Zi Qiange.
Zi Qiange looked suspiciously at Gao Zhengyang, then said earnestly, "Although the Devouring Essence Technique and the evil-vanquishing sword are simple, they are foundational techniques. There can't be a single mistake. You've missed the golden period of cultivation, but if you cultivate properly, you can still strengthen your body. "
"I know. But I really know how to do it. "
Gao Zhengyang said, "If you don't believe me, I'll show you."
Of course, Zi Qiange didn't believe him. She handed the purple-gold-copper Qiange sword to Gao Zhengyang. "Then you practice."
Gao Zhengyang picked up the Qiange sword and looked at it. The blade was three feet long, two fingers wide, and as thin as paper. There were layers of cloud patterns on the sword.
The entire sword looked very beautiful, but it was very heavy in his hand. At least for his current body, the sword was actually somewhat heavy.
Fortunately, his muscles and bones still maintained their basic strength. Although he couldn't compare to the high-level practitioners in this world, he was still much stronger than Zi Qiange.
If Zi Qiange didn't use elemental energy, she definitely wouldn't be able to defeat him. If he used elemental energy, Gao Zhengyang would have to use a weapon to make up for his lack of elemental energy.
Thus, Gao Zhengyang adjusted himself and firmly grasped the Qiange sword. He stepped forward and stabbed forward, then turned around and stabbed back.
These two simple movements were executed as smoothly as floating clouds and flowing water, pleasing to the eye.
Zi Qiange's jaw dropped. Not only did these movements look good, but they also completely displayed the essence of the evil-vanquishing sword. His movements were even more precise than hers. However, without the support of elemental energy, this level of sword technique lost some of its power.
"Is this really your first time practicing the evil-vanquishing sword?" Zi Qiange asked in disbelief.
"Yes."
Gao Zhengyang said, "I'm a genius in the way of the sword. I can learn any sword technique after seeing it once."
Zi Qiange snorted, "You really aren't humble."
She paused and reminded him, "Without the support of elemental energy, no matter how good the sword technique is, it's just for show. You should focus on training your elemental energy. "
Zi Qiange sheathed his sword and walked away proudly with it in his arms.
Gao Zhengyang had to admit that Zi Qiange's words made sense. Without the support of strength, all techniques were just for show. Only when strength was about the same did techniques have any meaning.
Gao Zhengyang sat cross-legged on the bed. Since the Vitality Devouring Technique was so simple, there was naturally no difficulty in practicing it.
He closed his eyes and calmed his mind. Soon, he entered the state of mind. This was also to imitate the breathing state of the group of people in the dojo.
Right now, there were too few templates to analyze the power of this world. There was also no need to create anything first. Playing tricks without any foundation would be too disrespectful to the laws of this world.
Gao Zhengyang's strength was completely restricted, but he still had his vision, knowledge, and basic martial techniques. His spirit and willpower that he had tempered through thousands of trials and tribulations were still there!
Just this point alone was enough to surpass the countless lives in this world.
Cultivating the simplest Devouring Essence Technique was naturally a piece of cake.
Gao Zhengyang closed his eyes and immediately felt the rich elemental energy in the air. As he breathed, the elemental energy entered his body. Under his precise mental control, that bit of elemental energy settled in his dantian.
The cultivation of the Vitality Devouring Technique was crude and did not even have a specific acupuncture point. There were only three acupuncture points: the dantian, the heart, and the glabella.
Gao Zhengyang practiced for an entire night and only accumulated a small amount of elemental energy in his dantian. This speed might be faster than an ordinary person, but it was not enough to satisfy him.
It was a disgrace for a God Emperor to cultivate such a crude technique and improve so slowly.
Gao Zhengyang concluded that his body was not used to elemental energy and his affinity was far from enough. The breathing technique was also too crude and the effects were too poor.
However, Gao Zhengyang was not in a hurry. Anyway, this place looked safe and stable. It was fine to just stay here for the time being.
Days passed and in the blink of an eye, it was the end of December.
A square arena had already been erected below the southern city wall of Tong City. The annual dojo tournament was about to begin.
The snow had sealed the mountains and the demonic beasts could not find food. They would go crazy at the sight of humans. The trade caravans had also stopped. Tong City's four gates were tightly shut.
Other than the coppersmiths, everyone else was bored out of their minds. Thus, the tournament had become an important entertainment for everyone.
As soon as the arena was set up, it was surrounded by a large group of idlers. Even though the snow was falling heavily, it could not stop the enthusiasm of this group of idlers.
Gao Zhengyang was also dragged by Zi Qiange to take a look. He didn't quite understand what was so interesting about a lousy arena. A group of people were surrounding it and gossiping about it, talking about it happily.
Zi Qiange was much more serious than Gao Zhengyang. She even walked around the arena and said to Gao Zhengyang, "This time, they are using two feet of white pine planks. They are sturdy enough!"
"..." Gao Zhengyang was speechless. With Zi Qiange's meager elemental energy, she would not be able to break a one-foot thick plank.
White pine was a very good type of wood. The wood was fine and tough. One chop from an axe would only leave a mark. Even Zi Qiange's Qiange Sword could only pierce a one-foot thick plank if she used all her strength.
In these two months, Gao Zhengyang had actually completed his elemental energy foundation. Now, elemental energy flowed from his feet to his head, from the inside out, and throughout his body.
At this stage, according to this world's standards, he was at the third level. Only when he reached the third level could he be called a martial artist. Compared to Zi Qiange, he was only one level lower.
If news of this cultivation speed got out, it would definitely shock Tong City.
Naturally, Gao Zhengyang would not be so bored as to flaunt his low strength. He took advantage of this period of time to learn some basic Six Hammer Fist and Leap Technique.
The Six Hammer Fist was also very simple. It was just a big hammer, a small hammer, and a fierce hammer. The moves were simple and crude, making one's hair stand on end. Gao Zhengyang did not think much of this fist technique. He only wanted to learn how to circulate elemental energy in this fist technique.
In the end, this circulation method was only a few thousand simple.
The Leap Technique was also very simple. It was just using elemental energy to jump high and long. However, for a low-level martial artist, jumping into the air without any strength was no different from courting death.
The Heaven Song Martial Arts School had more advanced fist techniques, but they were only used by core disciples. Even ordinary disciples could not learn it, so naturally, Gao Zhengyang could not learn it.
Zi Qiange treated Gao Zhengyang well and treated him as a friend. However, he would not break the rules for him. Moreover, Zi Qiange did not think that it was necessary for Gao Zhengyang to learn these.
When the competition started, Gao Zhengyang went to watch for two days and lost interest. In general, it was at the level of the Heaven Song Martial Arts School.
As for how to circulate elemental energy, he could not learn it even if he watched. There was no need to learn it.
Gao Zhengyang found that Tong City was probably at this level. He decided to go to other places after the beginning of spring.
After the elemental energy passed through, Gao Zhengyang's biggest discovery was that he could communicate with the Blood God Flag.
Perhaps because of the Innate Blood River Origin, this thirteenth-grade artifact could actually use a little power. Although it was only a little, it was a great help to Gao Zhengyang.
At least, he could barely protect himself.
However, there was an accident in Gao Zhengyang's plan.
Zi Nan and Zi Qiange went to watch the competition, but Zi Nan was carried back by her disciples. Zi Nan's sternum had collapsed and her seven orifices were bleeding. She was about to die.
They called for a doctor and fed her medicine. After a long time, they finally woke Zi Nan up.
As soon as Zi Nan woke up, she held Zi Qiange's hand tightly and said in a mosquito-like voice, "These people are my old enemies. They are here for the Heaven Song Sword. You should leave through the tunnel when it gets dark. If you are late, it will be too late …"
Zi Nan's voice was too soft, so Zi Qiange could barely hear her. The others had no idea what she was saying.
After Gao Zhengyang's strength passed through his entire body, his six senses were stimulated and he heard Zi Nan's words clearly. He thought to himself, "The situation doesn't look good …"
(End of this chapter)
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