Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

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"Our Huangfu family's ultimate technique is called the Da Xu Technique, a high-grade martial art emphasizing movement technique. While I cannot teach you the deeper aspects of this knowledge, I can teach you some of the application techniques involved," Huang Furo said lightly, her tone carrying an undeniable gravity.

Shen Qing, upon hearing this, showed a slight surprise and gratitude in his eyes.

The Ji family of Dazhou and the various prestigious families have always been stingy with martial arts, and someone as generous as Huang Furo is indeed rare.

Such an opportunity for martial arts guidance was hard to come by.

Shen Qing bowed respectfully and sincerely said, "I am extremely grateful for your generosity, Chief Officer Huangfu."

Huang Furo had a good impression of Shen Qing. She smiled slightly, thought nothing of it, and continued, "What I will teach you is the essence of applying force, hidden within eight key words. These words are 'Mind leads Qi, and strength arises from the heart.'"

"These words sound simple, but they hold the highest realm in movement martial arts. By using the intention to lead the entire body and then following the movement of the heart, there is no place you cannot reach. Until strength emanates from the heart, born from the heart, you can release and retract freely, with the body moving as the mind directs."

As she spoke, she began to demonstrate slowly, her figure moving subtly.

A blue light appeared around her, merging with the surrounding void.

Every move was executed perfectly.

Shen Qing watched her every movement intently, pondering deeply in his heart.

Thanks to the "Never Forget" skill, every move and style of Huang Furo was almost imprinted in his mind, easily recallable with a simple memory.

After Huang Furo finished her demonstration.

Shen Qing closed his eyes again, recalling Huang Furo's detailed explanation.

From breath control to True Qi perception, from movement adjustments to power usage, every detail replayed clearly and thoroughly in his mind.

The "Academic Pursuit" skill was activated.

Soon, Shen Qing had comprehended the key points.

Until it was internalized in the heart, externalized in action.

[Skill: Da Xu Technique (Entry Level)]

[Progress: 3/100 Points]

[Status: Unable to Upgrade]

[Note: There is no difficulty in the world that cannot be overcome by effort. You have gained initial insight into the Da Xu Technique through practicing some of its techniques. Further complete martial arts will accelerate the cultivation progress of this art.]

"..."

Shen Qing stared at the martial arts panel appearing in his vision, bewildered.

Was this possible?

He gave Huang Furo a peculiar look.

The other party probably did not expect that her casual teaching would let an outsider like him gain initial insight into her family's martial arts.

It wasn't over yet.

Just as Shen Qing was at a loss for words, a line of red-ink text appeared, making his heart skip a beat.

Red Ink Reminder: [Detected similar martial art "Great Void Shifting Technique," would you like to refine and extract points from this martial art to fill the new martial art?]

"This..."

Shen Qing instantly realized that the Great Void Shifting Technique and Da Xu Technique might have a special connection.

He was vexed by the difficulty of practicing the "Great Void Shifting Technique," and the next moment, the similar martial art was detected.

It really was a case of drowsiness leading to a pillow, coming just at the right time!

Based on his past experiences, there was no difference in points between similar martial arts.

This meant he could reverse refine points from the Da Xu Technique to fill the Great Void Shifting Technique.

Observing Huang Furo, the Da Xu Technique should not be more difficult to practice than the Great Void Shifting Technique.

This method was feasible.

The only trouble was, obtaining the Da Xu Technique of the Huangfu family would be somewhat challenging.

But as the note stated, there is no difficulty in the world that cannot be overcome by effort.

With direction, solutions would eventually follow.

Shen Qing collected his scattered thoughts and carefully pondered according to the key points taught by Huang Furo.

As the points on the panel increased, his proficiency grew.

Huang Furo observed all this, increasingly astonished by Shen Qing's performance.

The techniques she taught were not difficult, but mastering them wasn't exactly easy either.

Even she took a day to grasp the basics back then.

And how long did Shen Qing take?

Probably less than a quarter of an hour.

She thought long and hard and concluded that there was only one possibility.

That this subordinate of humble origin must possess a high cultivation talent with astonishing comprehension.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to reach this level no matter how hard one tried.

Huang Furo subconsciously placed more importance on Shen Qing, this subordinate.

As the explanation delved deeper, an unspoken understanding grew between the two.

After a while, Shen Qing stopped his actions, slowly exhaled a breath of impure air, "I've learned it."

Huang Furo lightly said, "Are you ready?"

Her soft voice was especially clear in the quiet air.

Shen Qing nodded, took a deep breath, and adjusted his state.

"Almost."

"Alright, let's go."

"Okay."

With two splashes.

The two leapt into the water, surrounded by a piercing cold in an instant.
Experience tales at empire

The pool was not only unfathomably deep but also unusually cold, devoid of any fish, seeming strange.

Upon entering the water, both didn't dare to be careless, hurriedly circulating their Qi-blood throughout their bodies to stay warm, lest all their muscles froze and they lost mobility.

Shen Qing clenched his teeth and, according to the martial arts techniques taught by Huang Furo, quickly adjusted his breathing, making his body gradually adapt to the cold environment, like a fish swimming, keeping up with Huang Furo ahead.

In the deep pool, the light was dim.

The two gradually felt an undercurrent surging underwater.

Shen Qing guessed that this might be the underground river, the culprit leading them into the cavern.

Right now, they needed to traverse the underground river upstream to find the exit.

The pool was intensely cold, and if ordinary people were there, they might have long lost mobility, their blood even freezing.

Fortunately, Shen Qing's Qi-blood was vigorous, and with the Three-legged Small Furnace he carried releasing warmth, dispelling the cold surrounding him, he felt less chilly, more composed than when he first arrived.

As the water depth increased, the light became even dimmer.

Shen Qing could only rely on the faint glow emitted by Huang Furo to determine direction, but eventually even this light grew faint.

At that moment, in the dimness, Shen Qing suddenly saw Huang Furo extend a hand toward him.

Shen Qing didn't hesitate, True Qi surged, and his legs propelled.

Like walking in the void, he moved to Huang Furo's side, grasping her cold, soft hand.

The underwater world was silent, no sound of fish playing, only the bubbles from their breathing slowly rising, breaking the deathly silence.

Huang Furo led the way, carefully recalling the direction from before as she moved forward lightly.

At this moment, a current flowed between them.

Holding each other, they avoided being swept away by the undercurrent.

"Shen Qing, watch your step, the undercurrent might appear at any time," Huang Furo's voice was transmitted clearly to Shen Qing underwater.

Shen Qing nodded in understanding, carefully avoiding the undercurrents and whirlpools that might hide dangers.

They didn't know how much time had passed, but after stealthily navigating through the cold and silent waters for a quarter of an hour, they finally saw a glimmer of light ahead on the water's surface.

Without any hesitation, Shen Qing and Huang Furo leapt from the water, emerging out of the surface.

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