Chapter 004: Life and Death, Immigration and Emigration

  It's been so long since I opened a book, I've even forgotten how to turn the pages.

  From today on, vote for Xiao Hei, although Wuxia is relatively niche, Xiao Hei has confidence to make it to the end.

  Collection, recommendation, thank you brothers and sisters who have been waiting for Xiaohēi all along.

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  The whole truth!

  In "Jiang Hu", it is a very ordinary primary heart method, but compared to the ordinary sects like Wu Hu Men and Pi Li Tang, this heart method is much more orthodox.

  The Quanzhen School of Taoism emphasizes the importance of nourishing life and cultivating the body, with a strong reliance on internal power for spiritual growth. Whether it is the palm techniques or swordplay that are characteristic of the Quanzhen tradition, without inner power they are merely empty forms.

  Happy during that period near Quanyin Temple, the first month was spent meditating all day, except for performing some relatively simple tasks, almost no time was wasted on other things.

  The intensity of inner power is the boundary...

  In "Jianghu", the hierarchy is very clear, from initially having no internal power to barely catching a glimpse of the threshold as a novice, with little difference in high and low internal power, weak combat strength, even when dealing with ordinary wild beasts, it's hard to escape unscathed.

  Unless one can attain the first stage of internal power, entering and exiting the boundary...

  As soon as the method is slightly successful, the internal function enhances a certain amount of energy, and thus the Jianghu calls this state 'out of life and death', that is, out of the boundary. Only those who have reached this state can barely be called Jianghu people who walk in Jianghu.

  It's not difficult to achieve this.

  At least that's how it seems to be happy, every day as long as guiding the true energy to run three circles in the body, expanding the meridians, strengthening the acupoints and filling the dantian, advancing three times a day, without disappearing for three months can achieve.

  However, each time the true energy runs for a relatively long time (about an hour or so), and very few people can complete three circles at once. Some people even like to use heart method to meditate quickly after the battle is over and they are tired, until later on, slowly discovering, summarizing experience, and then persisting, gradually accumulating and improving their internal energy.

  What a pity...

  This is no longer a secret for many players, otherwise, if Kaixin starts to cultivate internal energy from now on, it's likely to soar to the sky and become the first to stand out with internal energy methods, becoming an unparalleled strongman in the vast land of China.

  Running the true heart is relatively dull, but it's also a very serious and solemn thing, especially for the first few runs. The meridians are weak, and during the run, it's not advisable to be too hasty or violent. Seeking speed can easily damage the meridians and lead to taking a wrong turn. Many people have suffered at this stage, so one must be extremely careful when running the true heart for the first time!

  Although I have had many experiences with heart methods, I still dare not be careless...

  Like an old monk entering meditation, he vaguely manipulated his breath for over ten minutes before finally sensing a faint, almost imperceptible energy within his dantian.

  Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he carefully guided that small strand of true energy into the meridians, advancing slowly.

  Miss Murong had not left, but had been watching from a distance all along. It wasn't until she saw a faint wisp of air appear on the little boy's head that she smiled and left with peace of mind.

  Leave behind a happy person, continue to quietly run the true energy, and open up the meridians.

  It took almost half an hour for the first cycle of the True Heart Method to be completed, and the true energy in the dantian had increased by more than double, no longer being difficult to detect and grasp.

  But this doesn't count for anything...

  From nothing to something, it seems like a big change, but in fact, it's just a slight increase in true energy, and the distance from entering the state is still very far.

  Start the second lap.

  This time.

  Because the meridians had already become accustomed to it beforehand, the route was familiar and the speed was slightly improved, taking less than twenty-five minutes to announce its end.

  With a happy and motivated spirit, he completed the third cycle and consolidated a true energy flow as thick as half of his little finger in his lower abdomen!

  Kaixin estimated that this true energy, although it can't be used in actual combat yet, but at critical moments, running the full True Heart Method can still boost movement speed.

  With a spirited and vigorous leap, he grasped his short sword with an exceptionally thrilled heart, and proudly left the Murong Manor:

  Hehe, it's time to start the first mission of entering the Jianghu.

  "Gusu City, Dongjiao Zizhulin, this place name seems to have been heard somewhere." Kai Xin thought strangely while quickly walking out of the city.

  Zi Zhu Lin, native to Nanyang, has slender stems and deep purple color, can be used as a pipe zither.

  Arrived at the purple bamboo forest, Xiao Xin suddenly realized that there were a lot of people coming here to look for bamboo...

  Outside the lush and eye-catching large area of purple bamboo forest, more than a hundred new players or casual players are scattered, either in groups of three to five or standing still outside the purple bamboo forest, but not a single one dares to enter the range of the purple bamboo forest.

  With a happy twinkle in his eye, he noticed that inside a pavilion in the forest, there was a slender and elegant woman, accompanied by a sword slave, playing the zither.

  With a turn of her eyes, she happily pulled someone over and asked, only to find out that many music shops in Gusu City had a task, which was to come to the Purple Bamboo Forest to retrieve a purple bamboo. Those who successfully obtained the bamboo would not only receive half a tael of silver as a reward, but also had the possibility of being favored by the owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest and becoming their apprentice.

  "Master of the Purple Bamboo Forest?"

  Overjoyed and stunned, with a thoughtful expression.

  Walking in Jianghu for so many years, it seems that I have never heard of such a school in Jianghu. Is it an inconspicuous small school?

  No!

  Miss Murong had herself come here to fetch the bamboo, and was able to enter the task sequence of the Murong family. This purple bamboo forest owner is definitely not an ordinary expert.

  "The bamboos in the purple bamboo forest, are they also something you can just take away?"

  As he pondered, a disdainful shout came from within the forest, and a player who was trying to sneak up and chop bamboo in the distance didn't even get a chance to act before being blown away by a strong gust of wind. He landed with a beautiful flat-on-his-face sand-swallow-fall, his face hitting the ground! Covering his nose, he slunk away dejectedly.

  The players around him fell silent once again.

  Only happy, not surprised, but delighted...

  Indeed there is a way.

  A small sword slave actually deeply understands the superior martial arts 'Dian Zhi Shen Tong' secret, it seems that Miss Murong's task is still a difficult problem.

  Whether you can enter the eyes of Murong's family law depends on whether you can complete the task smoothly this time!

  However.

  Kaixin wouldn't naturally be like these players around him, planning to use some unrefined little tricks to deceive Zǐzhú. For a Jianghu master who observes four roads and listens to eight directions, their little tricks are of no use. Especially with the presence of a master with divine skills, deceitful and cunning tricks are absolutely not acceptable.

  To deal with people from the jianghu, one can only use the rules of the jianghu!

  Adjusted his collar, he walked out of the crowd with a smile... With a leisurely and slow pace, he openly and uprightly headed towards the pavilion in the purple bamboo forest.

  "My master is at home, outsiders step back one step, don't blame me for being impolite!"

  Not yet close to the purple bamboo forest, a strong gust of wind came head-on, blocking the way.

  With a calm and composed demeanor, he clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect: "I am Openheart, here on the orders of my mistress to pay respects to the Purple Bamboo Grove. I hope that you will take into consideration the reputation of the Murong family and grant us the Three Sections of Purple Bamboo. I would be eternally grateful." His calm and collected attitude, clear speech, as well as the mysterious aura surrounding the Murong family, caused a stir among the surrounding players.

  "Murong's Family?"

  The master of the Purple Bamboo Forest also seemed to have taken an interest: "A small house slave, yet with such a bearing and demeanor, the name of the Murong family is indeed not in vain. However, if you want to take my purple bamboo, you still need to follow the rules, unless you can withstand my three moves..."

  Happy for a moment, three tricks? Good, I'm not afraid of you mentioning rules, but I'm afraid you don't have any!

  "Please enlighten me!"

  Although I don't have any skills at the moment, I'm happy to vaguely understand the purpose of this task. Next, with a calm and composed demeanor, I'll reveal my true self without hesitation.