Chapter 9: Triple Promotion

  In the entire Xianxia genre, the means of fighting are mainly divided into martial skills and magical techniques, both of which are also divided into immortal products and mortal products.

  Xianpin is something that can be seen but cannot be reached, ordinary cultivators generally use fanpin, and most of them are mid-level fanpin.

  Many martial skills exist, and even among those of the same rank, there are many differences. Martial skills are widespread, but techniques are very rare and seem somewhat mysterious. The display of techniques requires the use of one's own blood to cast, with a mysterious and unpredictable power that can even burn one's own vital energy to cast, achieving a power that can transcend ranks and kill others.

  The technique is mysterious and powerful, worth a thousand gold coins, this is recognized by the entire cultivator community. Generally, even mid-grade techniques are hard to come by, but what was found on Baiyuan Chen's body is actually a high-grade ordinary technique, which is a precious treasure that even an ordinary Seventh-Grade Blood Condensation Cave Master does not possess.

  "Something so precious is actually carried on the body, and Baiyuan Chen died. The Qingyang Fu will definitely investigate, and it's likely that they'll catch up with me immediately. I must leave right away, the farther the better!"

  Yang Yi glanced around again, put away the spells and precious elixirs, and in his heart, he didn't know whether Yang Xiang was still alive or not. He had no choice but to give up for now. The young master of Qingyang Mansion had died, which was a huge deal.

  Yang Yi gazed up at the somewhat gloomy sky, then slung Moonset Bow over his back and disappeared into the mountains after a few ups and downs.

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  In the midst of a massive mountain range, there stands an exceptionally majestic building, with its eaves reaching for the sky and its beauty seemingly gathering the spiritual energy from between heaven and earth.

  In this massive building, a middle-aged man with a pale face stood high above, his entire body exuding a fierce and intimidating aura, as if he had long been the one who held the power of life and death.

  "Qing Wei, say it again, what's wrong with Chen Er?" The middle-aged man's face was almost covered in frost, his tone flashing with a cold and murderous intent.

  The several men in green clothes looked at each other, and then one of them stepped forward, forcing himself to say: "Report to the master, Third Young Master... has been killed by someone, and even his body was eaten by wild beasts. After searching for a long time, I only found these things!"

  The man finished speaking and pulled out a white shirt from his bosom, which was still covered in bloodstains, looking shocking.

  "Scoundrel, investigate, find out for me who is so bold as to have killed Chen Er!" The middle-aged man's whole body shook with rage, his large hand slapped the hard bluestone ground, and it was directly shattered into powder, revealing this person's incredibly powerful strength, likely having reached the level of Cong Blood Fivefold and opened up the Heavenly Bridge.

  This man is the master of Qingyang Prefecture, Bailie Feng, who has at least the strength of a fifth-rank Blood Condensation.

  The guard continued, "Reporting to the master, I have investigated and found that Liu San, the lord of Lieyang Fortress, had taken Third Young Master to a hunter's house. The hunter's house has a beautiful woman, with Third Young Master's nature, it is likely..."

  The guard hadn't finished speaking when Baili Feng coldly shouted, "You despicable thing, Chen Er has two quadruple powerhouses protecting him, what ability does a mere hunter like you have to kill Chen Er?"

  "The master of the house was unaware, and his subordinates also thought it was so at first, but after searching for many days, they found that the owner of the hunting household and the woman had no trace, disappearing without a shadow..."

  "Scoundrel, search, search for that damned hunter, kill him without mercy, remember, you must bring his corpse back!"

  Baili Feng's icy gaze swept towards these guards, causing them to shiver all over and immediately take their leave.

  Baili Feng gazed at the blood-stained long gown on the ground, his voice low and cold as he growled: "Dare to kill my child? It won't be that simple! Is someone after our family's binding technique? Hmph, no matter who it is, I'll definitely catch you. The binding technique will forever be ours, the Baili family's!"

  Although Bai Lie Feng was somewhat heartbroken over the death of Bai Yuan Chen, as the master of the manor, he couldn't just be a father who only cared about his son. Compared to Bai Yuan Chen's death, he was more concerned about the binding technique on Bai Yuan Chen's body, which was the foundation of their family's prosperity and couldn't afford even the slightest mistake.

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  A bonfire was burning in the cold cave, but on this dark night, there was still a chill in the air.

  The fiery flames cast a glow on Yang Yi's face, making him look exceptionally solemn.

  Yang Yi was now solemn, lightly opening the package in his hand and taking out an ancient-looking booklet, which was exactly the "Binding Technique" retrieved from Baiyuan Chen's body.

  Under the faint light of the fire, Yang Yi gently opened "Binding Technique", which was densely packed with cultivation methods. However, after flipping through a few pages, Yang Yi's expression gradually became strange.

  "This binding technique has nine layers, but this small booklet only records the first four layers. There are five more layers that must be in the possession of the master of Qingyang Fu. This is an incomplete technique!"

  Yang Yi spoke in a low voice, with sharp glints constantly flashing in his eyes.

  The faint calmness soothed his emotions, although the "Binding Technique" was incomplete, Yang Yi felt somewhat disappointed, but after all, it was a high-grade technique of the mortal rank, a precious technique that could be encountered but not sought, even if there were only four layers, it was still extraordinary and possessed great power.

  Yang Yi did not immediately start cultivating, he just glanced at it briefly and then firmly remembered the cultivation methods of the first four layers in his heart. Cultivation is not something that can be accomplished overnight, it requires time to temper.

  Of course, if one's cultivation is high and their power is strong, they might be able to instantly comprehend these martial techniques and methods, but it's absolutely not something that Yang Yi can do now. It's like using the realm of his past life's master to cultivate other Taiji or Bagua and so on, almost instantly being able to comprehend the essence within.

  What is most important now is not to cultivate these techniques and martial arts, but to enhance one's own cultivation state.

  "This time, I obtained two drops of Congxue Fourth-Order High Master's essence blood and one drop of Baiyuan Chen's essence blood. I must make good use of them and strive to break through to the realm of Congxue Third-Order Gathering Pulse, so that I can exert my powerful strength!"

  Yang Yi stretched out his hand and took out a jade bottle from his bosom, which contained a drop of Ba Yuanzhen's essence blood.

  Blood Triple, in fact, apart from Blood Triple, other single and double have no great power, are all in the "accumulation" stage, only when the blood force is gathered in the blood vessels, can burst out with great power.

  Of course, due to the limited blood power of ordinary cultivators, they can only open up one of the three fixed meridians in the Triple Meridian Selection to maximize their attacking power.

  Some people choose to break through the triple coagulation of blood vessels in their legs, so they can run like the wind, with incredible speed. Others choose to do it on their arms, making their arm strength unparalleled. Some people gather their blood vessels on their palms, and with one slap, the force is overwhelming, majestic and powerful.

  So everyone has their own situation and can't take care of both ends at the same time. They must maximize their own strength, which is the key to Triple Condensation.

  "I possess the Moonfall Bow, which can greatly enhance my strength, gathering blood power in my arms. My strength will reach a terrifying level, allowing me to shoot out long arrows with triple condensed blood power, and even quadruple condensed blood power."

  Yang suddenly had an idea and carefully considered his own advantages.

  He now possesses the Moonfall Bow, with one arrow capable of enhancing infinite power. If he reaches the third stage of Blood Condensation and gathers his blood power in his arm, his strength will greatly increase, and with one shot, he can rival a fourth-stage Blood Condensation expert.

  Yang Yi pondered for a moment, and naturally had already made up his mind. He immediately opened the jade bottle and poured out a drop of Baiyuan Chen's essence blood from inside.

  This drop of essence was quickly refined by Yang One, and his entire body began to heat up. His blood seemed to be boiling, and the power contained in this drop of essence was even stronger than that of the big Han's essence.

  This is the gap, even if it's between people of the same realm. As the son of the prefectural lord, Bai Yuan was able to use precious elixirs and medicinal materials that were piled up like mountains, how could his vital energy not be strong?

  When Baiyuan Chen was born, he probably used countless precious medicinal materials to soak his body. As he grew up continuously, he also took some famous elixirs constantly, laying a solid foundation. Many precious medicine powers were not even dissolved and were all refined into the essence of blood by Baiyuan Chen, preparing for breaking through to the fifth rank of coagulated blood later on.

  However, the infinite nutrients and strength in this drop of essence were now cheap for Yang Yi.

  The powerful blood force was guided by Yang Yi and rushed towards his arm, opening up the meridians time and time again.

  Opening up the meridians was also an extremely painful process, but Yang Yi gritted his teeth and endured the pain, repeatedly impacting the blood vessels in his arm.

  Yang Yi's skin was permeating with bead after bead of hot sweat, and even from a distance, under the reflection of the flames, one could see that Yang Yi's entire body was emitting white mist, extremely strange. This was the heat emitted by the massive blood power when impacting the blood vessels.

  "Call"

  Gradually, Yang Yi's expression became more and more relaxed, his right arm, however, had expanded by a full circle, with just a slight swing, one could clearly feel the strong gust of wind.

  "This triple-layered blood clot is really hard to dislodge, it's a wonder I was just barely able to manage it. Fortunately, I had made preparations, otherwise the pain I suffered today would have been for nothing!"

  Yang muttered to himself, he hadn't broken through to become a master of Coagulation Triple yet, because the power in his blood was still insufficient.

  "Whoosh"

  Yang Yi directly took out a jade bottle from his bosom and quickly poured out two drops of essence blood.

  This was the essence of the two drops of Congealed Blood Fourfold High Hand, Yang Yi clenched his teeth slightly, in order to break through the obstruction of the blood vessels at once, and swallowed both drops into his belly.

  This is getting a bit terrifying. If the two drops of Congealed Blood from the Four Supreme Experts weren't refined, they could even directly cause Yang Yi to explode and die.

  Boom

  These two drops of essence blood immediately burst out with great power, constantly surging in the blood vessels, transforming into a terrifying and unparalleled force.

  Fortunately, Yang Yi has undergone a metamorphosis and is now refining the essence of the two Fourth-Order masters' blood power with his mastery over his body.

  Yang Yi guided this force, heavily impacting the blood vessels on his arm.

  Having such a terrifying power, the blood vessels on his arm could no longer withstand it, just like a gate being completely shattered. The fierce power was like finding an outlet and went crazy into the blood vessels in his arm.

  Yang Yi's arm, which was swelling and shrinking at this time, made people look surprised. However, as the blood entered the arm's veins, Yang Yi felt the terrifying power of his arm. Before, he could lift a hundred kilograms of heavy objects, but now he might be able to lift a thousand kilograms of heavy objects. The increased strength was simply several times higher.

  "The Triple Fortification of Blood has finally been broken through!"

  Yang Yi's face was already drenched in sweat, but he couldn't hide his excitement.

  "Blood coagulation tripled, blood gathered in the veins, the strength of my arms is several times stronger than before!"

  Yang Yi Meng suddenly picked up the Moonfall Bow beside him, drew the bow and arrow, pulling the entire bowstring into a full moon shape, and shot it at the hard stone wall.

  Bang

  The long arrow flew out, its speed as fast as lightning, and the huge force directly collided with that hard stone wall. The long arrow shot straight into the stone wall for five inches, enough to see how strong the power was just now, such a fast speed, such a huge force, ordinary condensed blood fourfold can't stop it, will be killed by one arrow.

  "Hiss"

  Although Yang Yi had expected himself to reach a terrifying state after reaching the third stage of Blood Condensation with the help of Moonfall Bow, he hadn't thought it would be this severe. This one arrow would make even fourth-stage Blood Condensation masters change color and not dare to resist head-on; if combined with Yang Yi's Three-Child Linked Ring, it was truly a terrifying killing move.

  "Great, great, great! I didn't expect it to be so powerful after the breakthrough. It seems that concentrating blood power in my arms is absolutely right!"

  Yang was overjoyed, gently wiped the crescent moon, and sat quietly with his knees bent until dawn.

  "This place can't be stayed any longer, must leave Qingyang Prefecture, maybe it's the only way to be safe, otherwise, once discovered by people from Qingyang Prefecture, there will be endless troubles!"

  Yang Yi knew that with Qingyang Fu's methods, he would know about his connection to Bai Yuanchen's death, and it would be easy for him to get rid of Yang Yi. As long as Yang Yi stayed in Qingyang Fu for a day, he wouldn't be safe.

  "Whoosh"

  Yang instantly scurried out of the cave and quickly drilled into the mountain forest, which was more secluded compared to the wide road.

  At this time, the Qingyang Mansion was in a state of panic, everyone was on edge, knowing that the third young master had been murdered and even his body could not be found. The mansion owner was furious, anyone who crossed him would be unlucky, and one by one they were all being extremely cautious, afraid of provoking the mansion owner's anger.

  Bailiufeng stared at the three men in front of him, dressed in green attire, who were the backbone of Qingyang Fu's inner power, the Qing Guard. They were Bailiufeng's left and right arms, always cherished by him, but now his face was as gloomy as water.

  "Bunch of fools! You're all fools! It's been several days and you still can't find a small-time hunter? Hmph, put up the wanted posters for the hunter, whoever sees him and captures him will be heavily rewarded by Qingyang Prefecture!"

  The fierce wind seemed to have endless anger, and the killing intent in his eyes surged, causing the three Qing guards to sweat profusely.

  "Yes, I'll definitely catch this hunter soon and have him punished by the master!" Qing Wei hastily said.

  After Qing Wei left, Bai Lie Feng's face became even more gloomy, muttering: "No matter who it is, anyone who dares to scheme against me, Bai Lie Feng, will die without a place to bury their body, humph!"

  The whole Qingyang Mansion was bustling with the posting of the portrait, and the death of the master's beloved son had already been a hot topic in Qingyang Mansion.

  As the party's Yang Yi, he had been running continuously in the mountains for several months, and during these months, he had always headed west. This was what his dead father had told him - heading west would allow him to leave Qingyang Prefecture and arrive at Jinyang Prefecture.

  "Whoosh whoosh"

  A figure suddenly leapt out from the mountain forest, his face slightly pale, robust and sturdy all over, with a delicate longbow on his back, dressed as a hunter.

  This was Yang Yi, who at this moment was gazing down at the massive city below, with a puzzled glint in his eyes.

  "Have we arrived at Jinyang Prefecture? Logically speaking, I've been heading west for several months, so I shouldn't be within Qingyang Prefecture anymore. Still, it's better to be cautious!"

  Yang Yi lightly jumped, and like a leaf, he floated gently downwards, his movements extremely coordinated, showing that his cultivation over the past few months was not superficial.

  Before long, Yang Yi arrived in front of the huge city, seeing busy pedestrians, most of whom were condensed blood one level, two levels, and even three levels of masters, constantly entering and exiting. On the city gate, there were also three large characters "Jin Yang City", which was already Jin Yang Prefecture.

  Yang Yi's heart slightly relaxed, and he finally escaped from Qingyang Prefecture, no longer having to worry about it afterwards.

  Yang Yi quickly walked into the city.

  Inside the Golden City, the sound of people was deafening, with monks constantly running around everywhere. Some monks were practicing martial arts on the ground, while others were practicing magic spells, but they were all very low-level and incomplete. They kept shouting non-stop, creating a unique atmosphere.

  Whether it's the current Yang Yi or the previous Yang Yi, neither of them has ever walked in this world. It's naturally unclear what the outside world is like. Coming to a big city like Jinyang City, everything looks fresh and new with a sense of novelty.

  "Come and take a look, this is top-grade Coagulant Dan, it can quickly help people coagulate their blood vessels, reaching the first level of coagulation. Even if you've only reached the first level of coagulation after using the Coagulant Dan, it's still a solid foundation, absolutely good stuff!"

  Yang smelled a fragrance in his nose, looked up and saw an old man with a curly beard shouting on the street. In front of the old man was a stall, on which were placed many white porcelain bottles, and the fragrance came from these porcelain bottles.

  Yang's heart moved slightly. These porcelain bottles were somewhat similar to the porcelain bottles containing the elixir in his bosom, and the fragrance wafting from inside was also somewhat similar.

  Yang took a big step forward and walked towards the old man with the curly beard.