Chapter 85-86 (Patreon)

85. Saber Intent

At this moment, in Lin Fei's mind, the light of the Saber-drawing Technique surged. It seemed as if something was being nurtured within it. A terrifying power seemed to be trying to break out from the light.

Time passed by, minute by minute.

Surprisingly, the system's voice did not ring in Lin Fei's mind. Apparently, the system also determined that Lin Fei's fusion of saber techniques had not yet ended. No one knew how much time had passed.

"Boom."

Finally, the light of the Saber-drawing Technique in Lin Fei's mind burst instantly, turning into tiny spots of light. However, the shattering of the light was not the end, but merely the beginning.

Immediately after, a new force was born. This force was even sharper and purer than the Saber-drawing Technique. It was a more refined "saber" power. It was an "invisible" force.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. At that instant, it seemed as if countless saber shadows faintly appeared above Lin Fei's head.

These saber shadows were invisible and intangible. They could only be sensed. Because this was the saber intent!

"Your Saber-drawing Technique and Nine Shadow Saber Technique have engaged in a fierce battle."

"Your Saber-drawing Technique has the upper hand, defeating the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."

"Nine Shadow Saber Technique willingly merged into the Saber-drawing Technique."

"Your Saber-drawing Technique's cultivation progress has reached 100%."

"Your Saber-drawing Technique has given birth to the saber intent!"

In Lin Fei's mind, one voice after another rang out, all were related to the Saber-drawing Technique.

"As expected, after fusing the Nine Shadow Saber Technique with the Saber-drawing Technique, the saber intent was successfully born!"

Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately called up the system panel.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Fifth Level

Saber Intent: Beginner (1% Progress)

Three Vitality Technique: Fifth Level (61% Progress)

Quadruple Wave Technique: Perfection (50% Progress )

Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)

Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)

On the system panel, both the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique disappeared. Of course, this didn't mean that the two martial arts techniques had vanished.

It was simply because they had reached their limits and could not be improved further. Therefore, they were no longer displayed on the system panel. This also saved panel space, making it easier to read at a glance.

Both saber techniques had reached their limits. So after fusing, the saber intent was successfully born.

This saber intent was just at the "beginner" stage.

"Saber intent..."

Lin Fei naturally had memories of saber intent in his mind. He was also proficient in mastering the saber intent.

In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent.

Although Lin Fei didn't draw his saber, His entire being seemed to transform into a peerless, sharp treasure saber, radiating a fierce saber edge, making people feel palpitations from a distance.

Lin Fei attached the saber intent to the Star Saber.

"Buzz."

At this moment, the Star Saber began to vibrate slightly. As if it was gently humming.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei drew his saber. Nineteen shadows with a single strike!

Yes, Lin Fei's Nine Shadow Saber Technique fused with the Saber-drawing Technique.

Although it merged into the Saber-drawing Technique, it didn't mean that Lin Fei couldn't use the Nine Shadow Saber Technique anymore. Not only could Lin Fei use the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, but it was even stronger!

It was as if the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, based on its perfection, had reached 100% in cultivation progress.

That meant nineteen shadows with a single saber strike!

The sky was filled with saber shadows. What was even more terrifying was that after attaching the saber intent, the speed and power skyrocketed.

It seemed to have been enhanced in all aspects. Moreover, the saber intent could attack independently. Invisible and intangible, making it difficult to defend against.

Once a martial artist comprehended saber intent, sword intent, or fist intent, their means of attack would become very diverse. Moreover, they could contend with Qi cultivators!

Lin Fei sorted through the memories in his mind. The birth of the saber intent had many benefits.

For example, the Saber-drawing Technique. The current Saber-drawing Technique not only had inner power nurturing it, but the saber intent was also nurturing it.

Once the saber was drawn, it would be earth-shattering. How powerful it would be, even Lin Fei himself was not sure. Moreover, the Saber-drawing Technique also integrated the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.

When drawing the saber, it could create nineteen shadows with a single strike!

In other words, when the Saber-drawing Technique was used with a single strike, it was actually nineteen strikes!

How powerful would that be?

Lin Fei didn't plan to test it now. After all, he had been nurturing the saber for a month. Nurturing the saber for a month was not easy. It couldn't be wasted casually.

But even without trying, Lin Fei was confident. His Saber-drawing Technique was very powerful!

In fact, Lin Fei felt that with the dual nurturing of inner power and saber intent, once he drew his saber, he might be able to defeat an innate expert!

"The saber intent has been born, and its progress has reached 1%. That is to say, the saber intent can actually be improved. However, I wonder how fast the saber intent can be improved?"

Many thoughts flashed through Lin Fei's mind.

Now that the saber intent was born. Lin Fei didn't need to worry about his saber techniques for the time being.

This Saber-drawing Technique could be used until the innate realm. Even among innate martial arts, it was very powerful. Lin Fei's saber intent could even contend with innate experts!

However, Lin Fei's martial arts realm was only at the acquired fifth Level.

"Now I can focus on improving my martial arts cultivation. The progress of the Three Vitality Technique is too slow; I need to think of a solution. Perhaps I can take pills."

A thought struck Lin Fei's heart.

His current weak point was actually his martial arts cultivation. The Three Vitality Technique itself was characterized by its stability. Its cultivation speed was quite ordinary. But there were almost no significant bottlenecks.

Lin Fei now felt that the cultivation speed of the Three Vitality Technique was too slow. He could use external help. So, Lin Fei got up and went directly to the Treasure Pavilion. Only the Treasure Pavilion had elixirs that could enhance acquired martial arts.

"Elder."

Lin Fei respectfully said to the elder of the Treasure Pavilion, "I would like some pills or other treasures that can enhance inner power. I wonder if the elder has any recommendations?"

"Enhance inner power?"

The elder glanced at Lin Fei and said indifferently, "Relying on pills and other external forces to enhance inner power will result in impure inner power, which requires a lot of energy to operate martial arts techniques and gradually purify it. It's not worth it. Are you sure you need an elixir to enhance inner power?"

Lin Fei thought for a moment, without hesitation, nodded, and said, "Please recommend one, Elder!"

Lin Fei naturally had his considerations.

Using pills to enhance inner power would indeed lead to impure inner power. And it would take time to purify. However, would this affect Lin Fei? His martial arts were so diligent that they cultivate almost every moment.

It was equivalent to cultivating martial arts techniques for twenty-four hours a day to purify inner power every day. So, Lin Fei wasn't worried about taking elixirs leading to impure inner power.

The Treasure Pavilion elder shook his head.

The young disciples nowadays were so eager for quick success and instant benefits. They hated not being able to achieve innate in just one or two years.

Is it possible? Many geniuses, because of their eagerness for quick success, took pills, which resulted in impure inner power.

They consumed a lot of energy to purify it. In the early stage, the cultivation speed was extremely fast. But in the later stage, especially after the acquired ninth Level, breaking through the realm was even more difficult than ascending to the heavens. There was no hope of achieving innate in their lifetime.

However, these matters had nothing to do with the Treasure Pavilion elder.

So, the elder took out a bottle of pills directly. He introduced it to Lin Fei, "This is the Gather Qi Pill, with a mild medicinal effect. It can to a certain extent speed up the circulation of inner power, thereby enhancing inner power."

Lin Fei thought for a moment. This Gather Qi Pill only accelerated the circulation of inner power. But his inner power was already circulating very quickly. And it was circulating every moment. The Gather Qi Pill had little effect on Lin Fei.

So, Lin Fei shook his head and said, "Elder, is there any pill with a strong effect that can quickly enhance inner power?"

"Strong effect?"

The elder's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Then you might as well use the Burst Qi Pill. One Burst Qi Pill can instantly increase inner power by ten to fifty percent.

However, the Burst Qi Pill is not a cultivation pill but is used by martial artists when fighting desperately. If you encounter a strong enemy and are in a life-threatening crisis, you can take the Burst Qi Pill, and your inner power will surge, thereby greatly increasing your strength in a short period.

However, once the effect of the Burst Qi Pill passes, there will be pill poison residue left in the inner power. It takes several months to gradually remove it.

Taking too many, the pill poison residue will be too much, and it will also affect the foundation of the martial artist."

The elder of the Treasure Pavilion was just speaking casually. No one would use the Burst Qi Pill for cultivation. They all used it as a trump card for desperate situations.

However, Lin Fei's eyes brightened after hearing this.

86. Letter From Lin Miao

"Elder, I would like to purchase one Burst Qi Pill," Lin Fei immediately decided, wanting to give it a try.

"One Burst Qi Pill costs ten thousand contribution points," the Treasure Pavilion Elder said indifferently.

Lin Fei was astonished, "Ten thousand contribution points? That's so expensive!"

To put things into perspective, Lin Fei's Hidden Saber had only cost him a mere five thousand contribution points. The Hidden Saber was indeed a genuine treasure and had been specifically crafted.

"The Burst Qi Pill is a life-saving treasure, and the materials used to create it are extremely precious. Naturally, the price is high," the elder explained. "Moreover, refining Burst Qi Pills is no easy task. Even an innate expert must expend a great deal of energy to produce them. Ten thousand contribution points is already a discounted price for inner disciples."

Lin Fei nodded and promptly exchanged one Burst Qi Pill. He previously had three hundred thousand contribution points, but now only had two hundred ninety thousand left.

On his journey with Ling Yao to Chang City, Lin Fei helped Ling Yao secure the princess's position, earning five hundred thousand silver bills. Instead of converting these silver bills to contribution points, he continued to carry them with him. At present, he wasn't in urgent need of contribution points, the silver bills were more practical.

Lin Fei left the Treasure Pavilion and returned to his room. He sat down cross-legged and took out the Burst Qi Pill from his pocket. The pill was about the size of an eye, with a light yellow hue and no noticeable fragrance.

"Let's give it a try," he thought, opening his mouth and swallowing the Burst Qi Pill. The pill had a faint bitter taste, but it dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth.

"Boom!"

The effects of the Burst Qi Pill erupted within Lin Fei's body, and his inner power seemed to ignite all at once. It surged rapidly and started to become agitated.

Lin Fei sensed that his inner power had increased by roughly thirty percent. This was a frightening number. An increase of thirty percent in inner power could potentially translate to a doubling or even more significant improvement in his overall strength. Martial artists would resort to using such a method as a desperate measure to save their lives.

Lin Fei's Three Vitality Technique was continuously operating within his body and clearing his meridians. He could indeed feel that his inner power had become impure. There were traces of black impurities attached to his veins, affecting the flow of his inner power. This was the pill poison.

A small amount of pill poison was not a big deal. However, if there was too much pill poison, it could block the meridians, and even previously cleared meridians could become obstructed again due to excessive pill poison.

Lin Fei tried to circulate his inner power to "cleanse" these impurities but found the process to be slow. Eventually, he decided to let the Three Vitality Technique handle the task on its own.

One hour, two hours, three hours... About twelve hours later, Lin Fei opened his eyes.

"The pill poison is gone?" Lin Fei sensed his body's meridians. The traces of pill poison that had been attached to his veins after consuming the Burst Qi Pill were now gone after twelve hours of the Three Vitality Technique's relentless cleansing.

Under normal circumstances, martial artists would take one or two months, or even longer, to cleanse the impurities caused by a single Burst Qi Pill.

Lin Fei pondered and concluded that this rapid cleansing might be related to his vast inner power.

Lin Fei's inner power was three-in-one, which provided him with an incredibly solid foundation. Now at the fifth level of the Acquired Realm, his inner power had increased exponentially, making it comparable to or even more profound than that of martial artists above the ninth level of the Acquired Realm.

With such vast inner power, it naturally wouldn't take long for Lin Fei to cleanse the pill poison left by a single Burst Qi Pill.

"Your Three Vitality Technique detected the pill poison impurities in your meridians and spent twelve hours diligently cleansing them. The progress of your Three Vitality Technique cultivation has increased by 2%."

A voice echoed in Lin Fei's mind, informing him that the progress of his Three Vitality Technique had increased from 61% to 63%. This delighted Lin Fei.

According to the speed at which the Three Vitality Technique cleansed the pill poison, it would take twelve hours to cleanse the poison from one Burst Qi Pill. This meant that Lin Fei could consume two pills per day and increase his cultivation progress from the current 1% to 4% daily. At this pace, it wouldn't take long for his Three Vitality Technique to reach the sixth, seventh level, and beyond.

Lin Fei was satisfied with the effects of the Burst Qi Pill. As he had anticipated, the pill poison had little impact on him. He could consume the pill long-term to accelerate his cultivation of the Three Vitality Technique. However, the cost of 10,000 contribution points per pill was quite expensive.

Moreover, the main issue was not the price, but the fact that Lin Fei couldn't openly purchase large quantities of Burst Qi Pills from the Treasure Pavilion. Buying one or two pills wouldn't be a problem, as they could be considered life-saving items, and having a few more on hand would be reasonable.

However, if Lin Fei were to frequently purchase Burst Qi Pills in large quantities, say dozens or even hundreds at a time, it would ultimately be too conspicuous. The elder of the Treasure Pavilion wasn't foolish. If Lin Fei were to buy large quantities of Burst Qi Pills and combined with his cultivation speed, they would surely suspect that he had resolved the pill's drawbacks. In the end, this would create unnecessary trouble for him.

"Perhaps I can find a way to obtain the pill recipe. Once I have the recipe, I can buy the ingredients and bring them back to the Lin family, letting Lin Miao try to refine the pills."

Lin Fei thought of a solution, which involved having Lin Miao refine the Burst Qi Pills. This way, even if he used a large number of pills, it wouldn't draw attention.

As for obtaining the pill recipe, Lin Fei didn't plan to solve this issue by himself. He had an existing connection that he could use.

"I'll leave the issue of the Burst Qi Pill recipe to Ling Yao. Now that she's a princess, her status is revered. A Burst Qi Pill recipe shouldn't be a problem for Ling Yao."

Lin Fei immediately thought of Ling Yao. This kind of task was most suitable for her. Besides, Ling Yao would probably be happy to help Lin Fei with this "small favor." So, Lin Fei promptly wrote a letter to Ling Yao and had it sent to Chang City.

In the following days, Lin Fei stayed at the Nine Profound Sect.

One day, two days, three days...

On this day, Lin Fei received two letters.

"Two letters?"

Lin Fei looked at the letters. One was from Chang City, likely a reply from Ling Yao regarding the matter he had asked her to handle. The other one came from Zhou Mountain Mansion City.

"Zhou Mountain Mansion City, did something happens at home?"

Frowning, Lin Fei immediately opened the letter. After reading its content, he found out that it was a letter from Lin Miao.

Lin Miao rarely wrote to Lin Fei. This time, he wrote to inform him of some good news: Lin Miao had made a breakthrough! In just a few months, he had reached the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm!

This was big news, which was why Lin Miao had written to inform Lin Fei. However, Lin Fei didn't feel too happy but was rather slightly concerned.

"Considering Lin Miao's aptitude and his previous cultivation speed, it would probably take him several years to break through to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm.

Even with the Yin Gathering Formation, it should take more than a year for him to possibly break through. But now, it's only been a few months. How did Lin Miao make a breakthrough?"

Lin Fei felt that there might be a problem.