My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Hundred Households Wang.

"Earlier, you mentioned that Qi-Blood cultivated has quality differences, so what quality would my Qi-Blood be?"

Chen Sansi voiced his doubts.

"The Qi-Blood developed through a lower-tier Breathing Skill is symbolized by a 'big' character.

"The bigger and thicker this character, the better.

"After refining the Haoran Breathing Skill, it will be at least twice as strong as the Qi-Blood produced by ordinary breathing skills.

"More than that depends on talent.

"Being able to circulate it throughout the body is naturally best.

"You're asking about this, surely you haven't..."

Wang Zhi placed a hand on the youth's body: "Circulate your Qi-Blood so I can see!"

Chen Sansi complied.

"Your Qi-Blood is of the highest quality!"

Wang Zhi exclaimed, "Just like me when I started, it circulates throughout the body, but the time spent is significantly less. Steady, even if the Supervisor himself were to come, he would take you in!"

"Highest quality?"

Chen Sansi cautiously inquired, "Is there anything more special?"

"There is, one in ten thousand!"

Wang Zhi explained patiently and in detail, "Those individuals possess an innate Martial Arts physique, born with a body different from ordinary people, learning the same martial arts faster and with better effects."

"For example, the Tiger Sha physique, the Golden Python physique, they are destined to reach great heights in Martial Arts.

"But don't be disheartened, your bones are definitely sufficient, you can reach great heights as well."

Chen Sansi nodded, pondering quietly to himself.

There really were "Abnormal Bodies," but all were innate.

His Dragon Elephant Blood belonged to the acquired category, and moreover, it wasn't a "physique," but merely a phenomenon occurring in the Qi-Blood.

Seemed similar to archery.

The proficiency panel would, over time, transform him more suitable for the Cultivation Techniques he practiced.

"Select a Cultivation Technique!"

Wang Zhi was prepared and pulled out three booklets from his bosom: "After you achieve great success in Blood Refining, you must start practicing Bone Strengthening Skills, each of these three is a subsequent book tailored to different emphases in the basic spear techniques of infantry."

Chen Sansi aimed his gaze, and the names of several Cultivation Techniques were:

"Flying Snake Wind Spear," "Heaven Python Breaking Formation Spear," "Undying Golden Snake Spear."

"These are only available to me; the rest from the Households can only study 'Advanced Spear Skills.'"

Wang Zhi explained, "These three books focus on speed, strength, and endurance, respectively.

"My recommendation is the Heaven Python Breaking Formation Spear, cultivating it results in an incredibly fierce spear technique, unmatched on the battlefield! The Commander himself had studied this in his youth.

"Next, the Flying Snake Spear Technique moves like the wind, capable of taking a life within a blink of an eye from twenty steps away. In the world of martial arts, speed is unbeatable.

"As for the Undying Golden Snake, it's also known in the Eight Camps as the Extraordinarily Ordinary Spear, not as fast or fierce as the previous two, its only advantage being that it consumes Qi-Blood more slowly in combat. However, this is also relative and varies from person to person."

Before he finished speaking, "Undying Golden Snake" was already in Chen Sansi's hand: "I choose this one."

"Are you sure?" Wang Zhi seriously said, "This isn't a joke, think carefully."

"Sure."

Chen Sansi had thought it through deeply.

For long-range assaults, he had archery.

In terms of speed and fierceness, his previous enhancement entries covered it, now encompassed by the "Dragon Elephant Blood," only to yield better effects, lacking nothing.

In his view, the only way to survive on the battlefield was through endurance.

He remembered the first spar with Xu Bin.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

It was by relying on endurance that he had won against someone of a higher realm.

And then there was the time at the Golden Bell Temple.

Among the Witch God Sect Followers were quite a few fierce men.

But what use were they? Their fierceness didn't last long before their Qi-Blood was depleted, eventually being hacked to death by a group of Array Soldiers.

"Young man, it seems you have experienced the benefits of the Haoran Breathing Skill, obsessed with endurance."

Wang Zhi brought out a jar of wine: "Everyone has their own path; I won't say more. Want to join me for a drink to celebrate your promotion?"

"No, thanks. I still have things to do."

Chen Sansi had previously promised to lend grain to Zhao Qiao and the others, best not to delay.

"Congratulations, Chen Zongqi!"

Once outside, many people came up to congratulate him.

However, the happiest were under his command.

Their leader had achieved a breakthrough in cultivation, and they also got to reap the rewards.

Two portions of Blood Replenishing Soup, which would cost sixty taels of silver at market price, what a concept.

"Following Stone was the right choice, the silver spent on practicing Martial Arts has all paid off in one go."

Zhu Tong was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth.

Xu Wencai also managed to get two taels of silver, extremely pleased.

He followed behind, "My lord, are you leaving the camp? I need to go home too. Let's go together."

Chen Sansi asked, "Hasn't your family lost its home? What are you going back for?"

"To erect a monument."

Xu Wencai blinked vigorously, "The grave of my mother is still just a piece of wood. Now, thanks to your lordship's reward, I'm planning to hire a craftsman to erect a proper monument."

"Let's go."

Chen Sansi habitually carried his bow and arrows and spear.

He loaded two bags of rice on the White Swan Horse and walked leisurely along the road with Xu Wencai.

The White Swan Horse didn't need to be led attentively; it automatically followed closely behind them.

"My lord is truly impressive."

Xu Wencai patted the horse, "Even such a spirited horse can be tamed by you. You will surely achieve great things in the future!"

"..."

Chen Sansi didn't know how to respond to such clumsy flattery.

Xu Wencai cleared his throat awkwardly and changed the subject, "My lord, do you need me to write an article for you, to recruit some hands?"

"Recruit hands?" Chen Sansi asked, "You mean the vacancies under me?"

"Exactly!"

Xu Wencai spoke earnestly, "I must admit, I am somewhat skilled in judging people, and having interacted with you these days, I have grown increasingly convinced that you are extraordinary and will definitely achieve great things in the future..."

"Stop, stop!"

Chen Sansi's scalp tingled awkwardly as he interrupted, "Let's talk about recruitment later. There's no rush."

"How can you say there's no rush, my lord?"

Xu Wencai spoke vividly, "Remember, the Grand Ancestor of the former dynasty started a rebellion and killed officials while being deported for military service, and many of those with him later became founding heroes.

"And about our dynasty's Grand Ancestor, the sworn brothers he made during his time as a house slave formed the cornerstone of the Sheng Dynasty's foundation in its early years.

"From this, it can be seen that to achieve great things, one must recruit a team early!"

"Achieve great things?"

The more Chen Sansi listened, the more uneasy he felt, "What are you planning to do?!"

"Cough, cough, my lord, please don't misunderstand."

Xu Wencai said, "The war is coming in the spring. The more people we have under our command, the better our chances of victory, right?"

"You write then."

This was what Chen Sansi observed as he traveled.

He saw many villagers still in tattered clothes. Joining the army, at least, allowed them to have enough to eat and stay warm.

Of course, the price might be dying on the battlefield.

Whether they could be recruited or not, it would be left to fate.

"Alright!"

Xu Wencai was particularly excited, "Watch closely, my lord!"

"..."

Chen Sansi began to wonder what this guy was doing all day if he wasn't training.

As the two chatted leisurely, they reached the entrance of Yanbian Village.

"Sansi, you've got some nerve coming back. You've brought disaster on the villagers!"

A familiar bitter voice came through.

Chen Sansi remained unirritated, "Uncle Lai Zi, what's the matter now? How have I brought disaster upon the villagers?"

"Yes, you've ruined Zhao Qiao!"

"Uncle Zhao?"

Chen Sansi frowned, "What happened to him? I told him recently not to go up the mountain."

"Who said anything happened on the mountain?" Explore stories on empire

Uncle Lai Zi pursed his lips, "Many students from the martial arts academy blockaded Zhao Qiao's house in the village. You must have offended someone!"

"Could it be Tai Lei Martial Arts Academy?"

Chen Sansi asked, "Who exactly was there?"

"The ones who last time trapped Zhang Shun to repair the canal, and one with a missing ear, whom they called 'Big Brother!' "

Uncle Lai Zi looked at the young man mounting his horse and warned, "You really dare to go? There's a whole group of them. Aren't you afraid of being killed?"

"Let's go!"

Without responding, Chen Sansi charged on the White Swan Horse into the village.

Being killed?

It wasn't certain yet who would be the one in danger.

The White Swan Horse disappeared in the blink of an eye, leaving Xu Wencai coughing in the rising dust.

He covered his mouth with his sleeve and asked, "Neighbor, how many of them are there?"

"More than thirty!" Uncle Lai Zi widened his eyes, "Each one armed with a sword, very intimidating!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Wencai did not follow into the village; instead, he turned and ran toward the direction of the Households Office.