This time, he chose not to fish again.
Such things, when overdone, become excessive. If there’s no need to take risks to acquire resources, Gu Sheng preferred avoiding danger. After all, the wisdom of "frequent trips to the riverside will surely wet one’s shoes" is timeless.
Two months passed.
Gu Sheng’s mastery of the Snake Breath Skill had successfully reached 36% progress within the Small Success Realm.
Far stronger than the vendor who had initially sold it. Now, if Gu Sheng used the Snake Breath Skill and concealed his presence, those below the Blood Refining Realm wouldn’t even be able to sense his breath!
As for those in the Blood Refining Realm—
Gu Sheng wasn’t entirely certain, but he had a feeling that martial artists in the Blood Refining Realm could likely perceive his concealment through the fluctuations of their body’s blood energy. fгeewebnovёl.com
After all, to achieve the Great Achievement Realm with the Snake Breath Skill, one must progress in this specific aspect.
Once the Snake Breath Skill reaches Great Achievement Realm, he would be able to further suppress his own blood energy fluctuations. By then, the effects of concealing his breath would become even more formidable.
"By my calculations, the upcoming black market auction should be happening around now."
Gu Sheng glanced at the wooden auction token in his hand, feeling a trace of regret.
Originally, he had planned to participate this time to see if there were any suitable body-refinement cultivation techniques he could dual cultivate with, potentially addressing his weaknesses further.
But ever since acquiring the Snake Breath Skill, Gu Sheng was already simultaneously cultivating three martial arts disciplines, which seemed to be his current limit—adding another might slow down his progress instead.
Moreover—
In about two months, he would almost reach the limits of his blood and flesh. By then, breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm should happen naturally.
Considering all factors, Gu Sheng decided to hold off for now.
He decided to break through to the Blood Refining Realm first and then revisit the matter.
In the black market, his near-invincible strength below the Blood Refining Realm could allow him to dominate for a while. But at the auction, Blood Refining Realm experts would likely be abundant. Playing it safe was the wiser choice for now.
After putting away the wooden token, Gu Sheng resumed his cultivation.
Within the fist trajectory of the Iron Stone Fist, Gu Sheng’s body moved nimbly like a leopard. His gaze sharp and focused, the progress of his medicinal baths was already nearing halfway completion, and his blood and flesh transformation had likewise reached halfway—a tangible improvement, not just superficial.
Purely in terms of strength, Gu Sheng had become more than 50% stronger compared to two months ago.
His body’s durability, the toughness of his skin, had also improved significantly.
This was entirely due to Gu Sheng’s relentless efforts; the stinging pain from the medicinal baths became increasingly intense as he progressed. Not everyone could endure it as stoically as Gu Sheng, who had even come to take pleasure from it.
Cultivation.
The key lies in persistence. The skill interface simply made breakthroughs easier for Gu Sheng; if he were to stay idle, it would all be for naught.
...
Time continued to pass.
After the new emperor ascended to the throne, the empire’s overall stability somewhat improved. At least there hadn’t been any coups, and in the past year or two, no major natural disasters had occurred, allowing the common folk to scrape by.
Rice prices fluctuated unpredictably but remained within a manageable range overall.
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