Holy body, start with the Five Animal Exercises

124: As the sect leader, the eight-turn golden statue skill is perfectedIn Yuanzhou Prefecture City, within a certain cave on the back mountain of Longevity Sect.

A majestic old man in a green robe opened his eyes, his cloudy gaze fixed on the sky.

“Has someone finally inherited the Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill again?”

Back then, after he simplified the Vajra Indestructible Body, he combined it with the Qin Family’s Bloodline to create this Cultivation Technique.

His original intention was for the Qin Family to manage Ningan County, using it as a frontline defense against Huai Country.

But later, some accidents occurred; the Qin Family Bloodline was cursed by King Huai Manor, and no one capable of inheriting the Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill had appeared since.

That curse was extremely subtle, so much so that even he couldn’t remove it.

What kind of change has happened now? Someone can actually inherit this Cultivation Technique.

What a pity, if only it had been thirty years earlier, no, ten years would have been enough.

If only it could have been ten years earlier, it would have been great.

Alas~

A sigh echoed within the cave, lingering for a long time.

Morning, Cloud Crane Courtyard.

Qin Jiang pushed open his door and watched as various antiques and old items were continuously moved into the courtyard.

“Qin-ge, you’re awake!”

Xu Yanran, who was directing people to move the antiques, waved towards him. Beside her, Xiaobai was gnawing on a foot-long giant sugar figurine.

“What’s going on?” Qin Jiang asked.

Xu Yanran was stunned, “Qin-ge, did you forget? You told me to help collect them, especially bronze artifacts from Ancient Yu Country.”

Qin Jiang suddenly realized, looking at the antiques and old items that almost filled the space; a small half of them were bronze artifacts.

He had been so busy these days that he had almost forgotten about it.

“So many?”

Xu Yanran slightly put her hands on her hips, “Of course! I collected these from over a dozen cities, nearly two thousand Ancient Yu Country bronze artifacts!”

Speaking of which, she was a bit puzzled, “But Qin-ge, why do you need so many antiques?”

“Oh, nothing, I just like them. After I’ve looked at them, you can see if you can sell them.” Qin Jiang said with a smile.

Xu Yanran’s face fell upon hearing this, “Alright, I understand. I guess it will be hard to sell them all at once.”

Qin Jiang smiled slightly and wrapped an arm around Xu Yanran’s waist, “You’ve worked hard.”

Thump, thump, thump.

Qin Hong walked in and happened to see the two of them embracing.

Xu Yanran’s cheeks flushed, and she quickly let go of Qin Jiang, “Ah, Elder Sister, you’re back so soon.”

Qin Hong smiled, “It’s just Azure Fire Body Refining, it’s not difficult for me. Oh, right, I just ran into Long Ye. He said he has something to discuss with you.”

Qin Jiang raised an eyebrow. It wasn’t that he had any prejudice; it was mainly because almost every time Long Ye sought him out, it was to ask for money to go to Fengyi Pavilion.

But each time he asked for money, it was in person. This time, he probably felt embarrassed to say it directly in front of Qin Hong.

After all, he was still a centenarian, and Qin Hong was like a child in front of him.

“I understand. I’ll go over after I’ve looked at these antiques.”

Long Manor, deliberation hall.

Qin Jiang strode in and found that besides Long Ye, Long Daosheng and Long Wenliang were also present.

Long Daosheng looked at Qin Jiang, his eyes filled with a hint of emotion, “Junior Brother, I never expected that you would be a descendant of the Qin Family from back then.

I recall drinking with your grandfather in the past, and yet I failed to recognize you then. I truly feel ashamed towards my old friend.”

If he had known earlier that Qin Jiang was the grandson of an old acquaintance, he would never have arranged for him to become a Disciple on behalf of his master.

Hiss~ I regret it deeply! What a ridiculous stroke of genius!

“Yes, if I had known earlier, maybe I would have taken you as my Disciple.”

Long Ye laughed boisterously from the side, his mind already fantasizing about what if he had taken Qin Jiang as his Disciple. Wouldn’t he have cast aside his Elder brother and taken the position of Family Head?

Anyway, with Qin Jiang backing him, no one could do anything to him.

“Nonsense! Fourth Junior Brother, please sit. We have important matters to discuss today.”

Long Wenliang reprimanded Long Ye. He had always disliked Long Ye’s behavior, especially his daily visits to Fengyi Pavilion.

He didn’t know how many times he had secretly beaten Long Ye for it, but the fellow just wouldn’t learn.

Long Ye shrank his head sheepishly. If there was anyone he feared, it was his second brother. After all, he had been beaten for decades, and it was only after Long Wenliang became a Commander that things got better for him.

After Qin Jiang took his seat, Long Daosheng looked at him, “Junior Brother, I came to discuss something with you.”

“Senior Brother, please speak freely. As long as I can help, I will not refuse.” Qin Jiang said with a smile.

Hearing Qin Jiang say this, Long Daosheng subtly relaxed. Then he realized, when did his attitude towards Qin Jiang become so cautious?

Was it when he learned that the Demonic Dragon that night was Qin Jiang, or even earlier?

“Senior Brother? Senior Brother?” Qin Jiang’s hand gently waved in front of him, and Long Wenliang and Long Ye also cast worried glances.

Long Daosheng smiled with a sudden realization, “Haha, I’m getting old, can’t fight it anymore.”

“Haha, Senior Brother is too modest. Now that Senior Brother is about to condense his Martial Destiny, he has at least two hundred more years to live. When he reaches Divine Martial, he will enjoy a thousand years of life. How can he be considered old?” Qin Jiang laughed heartily.

Long Daosheng was stunned by these words, then also burst into laughter, “Hahahahaha, I was being overly sentimental.”

After the laughter subsided, he looked at Qin Jiang, “Junior Brother, do you think I, your Senior Brother, am capable of being the Bronze Bell Sect Leader?”

Qin Jiang glanced at him, feigning a bit of surprise and smiling, “Why not? Who else is more suitable than Senior Brother? If anyone disagrees, the Demonic Dragon will personally pay them a visit.”

Long Daosheng waved his hands repeatedly, “Junior Brother, don’t be hasty, don’t be hasty. There should be no more surprises regarding the Sect Leader position.

Actually, this Sect Leader position is not something I absolutely must take.

It’s just that the Bronze Bell Sect Leader’s sect leader token can control the Golden Light Subduing Demon Bell, and connect it to the city’s grand Formation, controlling the Subduing Demon Formation within the city, which is extremely important! It can even be said to be Ningan’s lifeline.

I don’t really trust the Wang Family. The blood sword Old Freak Wang used that night seems to have some connection with the Red Phoenix Division. If that’s true, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

This was something that absolutely could not be compromised. He could not entrust the safety of the Long Family to whether the Wang Family was rebellious or not.

Now that Old Freak Wang was gravely injured, if they missed this opportunity, there might truly be no other chance.

“Subduing Demon Formation? Is it the same kind of Formation that blocked the eerie fog during the siege of anomalies?” Qin Jiang asked.

After the Mystic Cauldron Vast Sea Skill reached Major Achievement, he sensed a subtle power within Ningan City, extremely formidable! Perhaps it could contend with him!

Long Daosheng nodded slightly, “That’s right. However, Ningan City’s grand city-protecting Formation is a hundred times stronger than Black Mountain City’s, enough to deal with some Martial artists who have just entered Divine Martial.”

Qin Jiang raised an eyebrow, so powerful? He should experience it sometime if he gets the chance.

“Then when will you seize the Sect Leader position?”

Long Daosheng smiled helplessly, “Junior Brother, it’s not seizing, it’s re-electing the Sect Leader. In three days, at the Bronze Bell Sect’s main peak, all the Elders and Protectors, as well as the True Disciples currently in the city, will be present.

At that time, I will legitimately take over the sect leader token.”

Qin Jiang nodded, “Good. If needed at that time, the Demonic Dragon will personally pay them a visit.”

That night, in the underground secret chamber of Cloud Crane Courtyard.

Qin Jiang sat cross-legged on a futon, adjusting his breath. A moment later, he opened his eyes and looked at his potential panel.

【Current Martial arts】

Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill (First Layer) (360 / 7000) [94%]

Mystic Cauldron Vast Sea Skill (Perfection) [82%]

Black Fiend Sky Burning Demonic Scripture (Perfection) [96%]

Black Death Rebirth Sword (Perfection) [86%]

Azure Fire Bronze Furnace Skill (Perfection) [76%]

Demonic Dragon True Body (Perfection) [93%]

Innate One Qi Art (Perfection) [78%]

【Potential Points: 1986.2】

During the day, he had gained over 1,200 potential points from Xu Yanran’s batch of antiques and old items. He was considering whether to advance the Innate One Qi Art to the True Martial level.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head. After adding points to the Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill, if the remaining potential points were still sufficient, then he would proceed with the advancement.

‘Potential, add points, Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill.’

【Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill (First Layer) (360 / 7000) [94%], experience + 83640】

【Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill (Perfection)】

【Detected that ’Eight Transformations Golden Statue Skill’ has reached the limit of Profound Grade Martial arts. Do you wish to consume 6000 potential points to perform a Profound Grade Martial arts leap advancement?】