Once everything was settled, a trace of joy surged in Gu Sheng’s heart. Though he had taken some risks, it was undoubtedly worth it.
Not only had he acquired the formula for the ointment that complemented the Shapeshifting Technique, but he had also obtained the Snake Breath Skill. After verifying, Gu Sheng confirmed they were authentic.
He wasn’t foolish.
He had the person write it out forwards and backwards several times, and only after confirming there were no errors did he fully trust him.
It was impossible for a hastily fabricated version to have absolutely no mistakes.
"This Snake Breath Skill emulates the breathing patterns of a snake. When mastered to a high level, one can even feign death! Unfortunately, this person’s mastery was lacking; as soon as their emotions fluctuated, their aura would leak out."
"According to him, both the Snake Breath Skill and the Shapeshifting Technique were learned during earlier fortuitous encounters. Judging from their nature, they seem tailor-made for assassins and are highly suitable for clandestine killings."
Shaking his head, Gu Sheng didn’t dwell on it further.
The only regret was that this person wasn’t a lone wanderer. On the surface, he was a guard for a prominent family in Canghe County. As such, obtaining the rest of his wealth was out of the question.
A family wealthy enough to be called prominent could at the very least afford to support a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm.
As for the body-tempering Martial Arts, this man also practiced fist techniques, which overlapped with the Iron Stone Fist.
In truth.
The majority of body-tempering Martial Arts revolved around fist and palm techniques. These were the most common and easiest to master.
Next in popularity were leg techniques.
Then came body-tempering cultivation techniques focused on fortifying the torso, which generally provided strong defensive capabilities.
Generally speaking, if one could assemble these three types of techniques, they could cover the entire body’s surfaces and refine them comprehensively.
"When I get the chance, I’ll check out the black market auction. However, with the resources I’ve gained this time, there’s no urgency. It’s best to wait until I’ve reached the Blood Refining Realm before going."
Gu Sheng still held some reservations about the black market auctions.
If the black market itself was a haven for low-level Martial Artists, where he could move freely and dominate most others with confidence, then the auction house would undoubtedly be teeming with powerful individuals, many of whom were likely Blood Refining Realm experts.
After all, the more high-level the resources, the more strong individuals they would attract. This was only natural.
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In the courtyard.
Gu Sheng had safely returned by morning. Earlier, he had informed Gu Erniu and the others that he would be going into seclusion for a few days to consolidate his realm, so no one found it suspicious.
There were no signs of anyone entering the courtyard, which eased Gu Sheng’s mind slightly.
Although the main family had granted him fields and a residence, he still preferred staying in his old place—it was quieter, undisturbed, and kept his secrets safe.
More importantly, he had allocated considerable effort for arrangements here, making it far more secure. freewebnovel.cσ๓
Gu Sheng pushed his bed aside, revealing a wooden plank beneath. Lifting the plank, an entrance and staircase emerged instantly.
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