Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 271: Chapter 81: Zhenyue Second Layer, Leaving a Name on the Martial Path

As the Deputy Hall Chief of the Military Affairs Hall, Jia Nanzhu is able to understand the happenings of the Military Affairs Department in all prefectures of Jiangnan Dao.

Likewise, for other affairs in Jiangnan Dao, Jiangnan Xingdao will also send a copy to the Military Affairs Hall, so he can also know some of what happens there.

In Raozhou Prefecture, there was a family colluding with the Demon Race, and it eventually involved a martial arts school student, which caught his attention.

Why did the Snake Monster seek out Lin Chen?

Qiu Rufeng concluded that the Snake Shadow Bow might be related to the Demon Race, but he did not think so.

After examining all the matters concerning Jiangnan Dao in the Library Pavilion of the Military Affairs Hall, especially following the thread of archery, he finally discovered some clues.

Five hundred years ago, there was a martial arts powerhouse in Raozhou Prefecture, whose archery skills were incredibly powerful.

This martial arts powerhouse once killed a Flood Dragon, but because his descendants did not live up to expectations, the family began to decline several decades after his death, and by the time Liang was established, the family had degraded themselves to colluding with the Demon Race. Eventually, their crimes were exposed, and they fled beyond the borders of Liang.

Regardless of whether it was in Liang or the previous dynasty of Great Chu, there was a common rule: whoever killed a demon beast owned its corpse.

Moreover, no one with an ounce of wisdom would try to snatch the Flood Dragon’s corpse from a martial arts powerhouse capable of killing one.

Combining these clues, Jia Nanzhu formed a hypothesis, and the ”Fear of Death Arrow” that Qiu Rufeng gave to Lin Chen was also found by him in the Martial Arts Hall’s Library Pavilion.

Fear of Death Arrow!

This was the archery technique created by the martial artist from Raozhou Prefecture who killed the Flood Dragon.

This archery technique is extremely difficult to cultivate due to its very high foundational requirements for archery; resources alone cannot suffice.

Originally, he thought that using all his contribution points at the Military Affairs Hall to exchange for this drop of Flood Dragon blood would take some time before it could be used for Lin Chen. Unexpectedly, it could be used now.

”You are currently using less than ten percent of the Dragon Shadow Bow’s power. To unleash its true power, you must achieve Unity of Man and Bow with it. The predecessor who crafted this bow once killed a Flood Dragon and used its tendons as the bowstring. Additionally, Flood Dragon blood was collected, intending for his descendants to consume it; only with Flood Dragon blood in their body could one unlock the true power of the Dragon Shadow Bow.”

Lin Chen was surprised; he’s only utilizing less than ten percent of the Dragon Shadow Bow’s power?

”But don’t get too excited. Even with the Flood Dragon blood, it may not activate the bow’s true power. Flood Dragon blood is extremely formidable and not easily refined like other demon flesh and medicinal blood. The descendants of that predecessor also failed to absorb it, which is why they could not restore their family’s glory.”

Jia Nanzhu poured cold water on Lin Chen’s anticipation, to prevent him from expecting too much.

The predecessor left plenty of Flood Dragon blood for his descendants, but their failure to absorb it proves the difficulty in refining it.

Jia Nanzhu allowed Lin Chen to attempt it because Lin Chen’s Qi Blood is extraordinarily vigorous. Being able to stand at the same realm on Martial Arts Mountain is already proof of his strength, and he might successfully refine this drop of Flood Dragon blood.

Refining Flood Dragon blood not only brings out the Dragon Shadow Bow’s power but can also lead to a terrifying increase in a martial artist’s Qi Blood.

”I will prepare other auxiliary medicines for you to aid in absorption and digestion of this drop of Flood Dragon blood. Some herbs need time to be gathered, so for the next few days, continue reading these books and memorize the techniques from these hundreds of Secret Technique Manuals by heart. There’s no need to visit Martial Arts Mountain for the time being.”

On Martial Arts Mountain, the slightest difference can lead to a massive mistake.

Unless there’s significant improvement, Lin Chen cannot defeat those Celestial Prowesses.

The current growth is not enough.

”I understand, Instructor.”

”Practice archery for three two-hour periods each day, and spend the remaining time reading until the Military Affairs Hall delivers the Mountain Suppressing Chart.”

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Three days later!

Lin Chen had already finished a third of the Secret Technique Manuals.

He was so dedicated that he barely slept, only resting at daybreak.

Sleeping less than two two-hour periods, then he would get up to practice archery, shooting three thousand arrows daily. It wasn’t just aimless shooting; he shot at birds or animals in the forest or moving branches in the wind to achieve true accuracy.

Jia Nanzhu appeared in the bamboo forest; he hadn’t disturbed Lin Chen in these three days, but he was aware of his progress.

He witnessed the young man studying late into the night and wandering the mountain forests by day.

Lin Chen’s diligence left him extremely satisfied.

The glory in front of others is exchanged for sweat behind the scenes.

No martial artist can easily stand at the peak, even those from noble martial families, if they don’t train diligently, they too will be surpassed.

”Instructor Jia.”

Returning with the Dragon Shadow Bow, Lin Chen’s eyes lit up seeing Instructor Jia standing in front of the bamboo hut.

Instructor Jia hadn’t appeared in the last three days, so does this mean the auxiliary medicines for taking the Flood Dragon blood are ready?

”The Military Affairs Hall has sent the Mountain Suppressing Chart.”

Seeing the anticipation in Lin Chen’s eyes, Jia Nanzhu explained some of the herbs he needed were not available in Jiangnan Dao, and it would take time for them to be transferred from other regions, taking about four to five more days.

Mountain Suppressing Chart?

Lin Chen received it with great joy; the techniques section of the Iron Bone Skill’s secret manual was finally in his hands.