The Threefold Martial Path
Yun Che inquired."Excellent taste, my guest! This bow is called the 'Silver Xuan Bow,' one of the most powerful weapons in our store. Only a true martial artist, proficient in archery, can fully unleash its potential... it's priced at 1,800 taels of silver."
The shopkeeper smiled warmly.He did not believe Yun Che could afford such a bow, yet he remained polite."1,800 taels of silver? Not too expensive. I'll take it."
Yun Che responded decisively.The Silver Xuan Bow's material and craftsmanship were far superior to the heavy iron bow he currently owned. Moreover, it required a true martial artist at the Fourth Realm to fully unlock its power and potential."You really want to buy it... no delay?"
The shopkeeper was momentarily taken aback.Slap!Yun Che pushed a stack of silver onto the counter. "Let's finalize the deal quickly. I'm pressed for time."Huh?
The shopkeeper was astonished, not expecting Yun Che to be so "wealthy." It was hard to believe that just a few days ago, Yun Che still owed him money..."Yes, yes!"
The shopkeeper nodded fervently and personally retrieved the Silver Xuan Bow, placing it in a fine wooden box.Additionally, Yun Che purchased a hundred arrows, each worth three taels of silver.Leaving the weapons shop, Yun Che quickened his pace toward the largest herb shop in the city."The Medicinal Pavilion is the largest supplier of rare and exotic herbs in the city. The owner is a mysterious figure, with branches in thirteen surrounding countries. Even the three prominent families of Feather Sun City do not dare to provoke them."As Yun Che approached the herb shop, a clear and somewhat familiar male voice reached his ears.Huh!
Yun Che noticed a man and a woman nearby.The speaker was a young man in purple, with sharp sword-like eyebrows, a tall and upright figure, exuding a sharp aura.
Beside him stood a young woman in a snow-white robe, meekly leaning against him.It was them...
Yun Che sighed.The man and woman were Yun Yijian and Yun Xue."Brother Feng."
Yun Xue turned her bright eyes and, upon spotting Yun Che, showed a hint of surprise.Yun Che merely nodded in acknowledgment before entering the Medicinal Pavilion."Heh, him? He has the right to enter the Medicinal Pavilion? One single precious herb here is worth more than his annual allowance."
Yun Yijian sneered coldly, a look of disdain on his face.Yun Xue remained silent. She naturally knew Yun Che's family situation and understood how difficult it was for him to afford even a few hundred taels of silver.In contrast, Yun Yijian's father and grandfather were both martial artists at the Fourth Realm, high-ranking figures in their clan, and their family was wealthy.Yun Che ignored them, heading deeper into the Medicinal Pavilion in search of rare herbs suitable for martial practitioners."Martial arts at the Third Realm mainly focuses on strengthening the body and enhancing one's vitality. In this regard, Blood Ginseng plays a vital role. It can consolidate and boost blood vitality, and even aid in cultivating internal energy..."Yun Che pondered for a moment before setting his sights on the target.Among the many spiritual herbs, Blood Ginseng was the most beneficial for martial practitioners.
Blood Ginseng came in different ages; the older it was, the higher its value."A hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng costs 500 taels. Two hundred years costs 1,200, three hundred years 3,000... and five hundred years goes for 10,000 taels."Yun Che's gaze swept over the prices of the Blood Ginseng.
The older the ginseng, the better its medicinal properties.
Of course, a martial practitioner could only handle the potency of the 500-year-old variety if they were at the peak of the Third Realm."Brother Jian, if I had a two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng, I might be able to reach the peak of the Second Realm within half a year."
Yun Xue's voice came with a hint of coquettishness."That won't do. I can only buy you a hundred-year-old one. Lately, I've been focusing on cultivating internal energy, so I need rare herbs to assist me."
Yun Yijian spoke indifferently.
Though his family was affluent, he could not afford unlimited expenditure."A hundred years will do."
Yun Xue smiled faintly.At that moment, a calm voice interrupted:
"Shopkeeper, give me two two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginsengs and one three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng."The voice caused many to glance over.
It was him!Yun Xue's heart skipped a beat as she saw Yun Che in the distance."Three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng? What a joke!"
Yun Yijian sneered in disdain.
He did not believe that Yun Che, a mere side family member, could afford a three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng."Two two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginsengs and one three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng, a total of 5,400 taels of silver."
The shopkeeper quoted the price.Then, under their watchful eyes, Yun Che took out the silver notes and completed the transaction for the three Blood Ginsengs.This scene caused Yun Yijian's smile to freeze.
"This... this is impossible!"Yun Xue frowned, her eyes filled with disbelief, staring vacantly."Shopkeeper, I also need three bottles of high-grade Healing Pills and three bottles of high-grade Blood Tonics..."
Yun Che continued buying medicinal herbs and pills, all of the highest quality, spending over a thousand taels of silver.After the transaction, Yun Che merely waved a casual greeting to Yun Xue before leaving the Medicinal Pavilion.
When she responded, Yun Xue's smile was strained, unwilling to meet Yun Che's gaze...After leaving the Medicinal Pavilion, Yun Che did not return directly to the Yun Clan. Instead, he went to an inn.There, he sorted through the remaining silver, which totaled over 12,000 taels."I'll keep this silver for later."
Yun Che understood that martial artists needed vast quantities of precious resources for their cultivation.That night, he closed his eyes in meditation, running the Push Qi Technique. After several days of practical training, he noticed his blood vitality had become stronger, and his cultivation seemed to have made progress.In the space of his left eye, the faint blue spiral light ring had extended from two feet eight inches to two feet nine and a half inches.Yun Che was certain that he had reached the peak of the Second Realm and was half a step away from breaking into the Third Realm."It seems the practical training has been effective. I wonder how potent the Blood Ginseng will be..."
Yun Che thought, filled with anticipation, and immediately consumed a two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng.Moments later, Yun Che felt an overwhelming surge of heat rise within him, crashing wildly through his body. He broke into a cold sweat, groaning in pain."What a powerful medicinal effect!"
Yun Che dared not let his guard down and fully activated the Push Qi Technique to absorb the medicine's power, letting it flow into his blood, guiding the energy to refine his body.Perhaps because he had never taken such a precious herb before, Yun Che could feel the terrifying potency of the Blood Ginseng.The next morning,"Could it be...?"
Yun Che felt his blood vitality breaking through a barrier, with his muscles and bones emitting an astonishing force.Bang!With a casual swing, his fist sent a heavy wind that screamed, releasing over 700 jin of power!Breaking through to the Third Realm was far easier than Yun Che had imagined...