I practiced with a cheat

It was Liu Changsheng's idea to invite Zhou Heng and Yu He to stay for lunch.

He wanted to take this opportunity to learn more about Zhou Heng. To be precise, he wanted to understand some of Zhou Heng's ideas on sword training.

Zhou Heng's previous stab still made him feel uneasy and itchy in his heart.

He even vaguely felt that if he could figure out the truth behind Zhou Heng's previous sword attack, he might be able to take a step closer to his cultivation.

But until the meal was over, he didn't ask anything substantial from Zhou Heng. He just felt that Zhou Heng's martial arts talent was indeed extraordinary and he should be quite successful in the future.

After the rain.

Zhou Heng and Yu He left.

Liu Changsheng couldn't help but ask Manager Wang: "Manager Wang, did you understand Zhou Heng's sword attack earlier? I always feel that it contains the principle of the five elements' mutual restraint, but I am a little unsure."

——Now that Zhou Heng is no longer here, it is only human nature to discuss his martial arts moves, but it does not break the rules of the world.

When Liu Changsheng asked, Zhao Yuan and others next to him also looked at Manager Wang.

Several people present were practicing martial arts belonging to the Five Elements, and their cultivation levels were similar. They could all feel that Zhou Heng's sword was quite mysterious.

If you can understand it thoroughly, it will most likely be beneficial to improving your martial arts.

"That man's sword indeed contains the principles of the Five Elements." Manager Wang nodded slightly and said seriously: "However, it is not that his sword technique contains the principles of the Five Elements."

"What's the explanation for this?" Liu Changsheng asked doubtfully.

"The reason why his sword contains the principles of the Five Elements is because it cut into the flaw of the Guiyi Five Elements Pile." Manager Wang said with a hint of admiration in his eyes:

"Master, you used the water form of the Guiyi Five Elements Pile before. It has flexible changes and quick dodges. Under normal circumstances, it is absolutely impossible for an unqualified apprentice to repel you.

"But what if this unqualified martial artist sees through the changes in your stance skills, finds a flaw in it, and then unexpectedly changes your moves to make the sword's power calm and have an 'earth' power?"

"The five elements restrain each other, earth restrains water, calmness suppresses agility?"

Liu Changsheng was stunned when he heard this, and then said with some disbelief: "It's not surprising that he understands the principle of the five elements' mutual restraint, but how did he see the changes in my Zhuang Gong?

"Guiyi Five Elements Pole is the true inheritance of my Five Elements Sect. It is impossible for him to know this skill."

"It's indeed impossible for him to know it, but he doesn't need to know it. He just needs to understand it and see the flaws. It's enough to catch you off guard." Manager Wang shook his head gently, and the admiration in his eyes became a little thicker. ,road:

"When I came here with the young master this morning, I overheard someone talking about a martial arts genius who has been in the limelight recently, that is, this Zhou Heng.

"It is said that he directly learned a ninth-grade martial arts through fighting when competing with his ninth-grade instructor. Perhaps this rumor is exaggerated compared to the reality, but it can also reflect his martial arts talent."

"You mean him, who saw through the flaws in my Guiyi Five Elements Stake just by watching the battle??" Liu Changsheng was stunned and said as if he had seen a ghost: "How is it possible? I have only heard of such a talent. That Fairy Qiongfeng from Yang Palace has it.”

"It's not just Cheng Jiangjian, it's just that you only know her, young master." Manager Wang shook his head and said: "The thirty-three states of Daqi have such a large population, and how many top sects are there? It's not surprising that there are only a few top sects."

"I see, Manager Wang's words made me think about some things." Zhao Yuan on the side suddenly realized, and said: "We had a Wang family who moved from other places here before, which caused quite a disturbance.

"A few days ago, the Wang family suddenly disappeared. At that time, Zhou Heng was working as a temporary guard for the eldest lady of the Wang family, but afterwards he was completely separated from the turmoil, and there were vague traces of the Palace Master's intervention.

"Before, I was still puzzled that Zhou Heng was a child of some important family, and he actually asked a sixth-grade master like Palace Master Wu Zongshan to take care of him. Now it seems that the Palace Master has also developed a love for talents."

"Is there still such a thing?" Wang Guanshi smiled and said: "This is normal. The imperial court's assessment of political performance in various places includes the level of warriors. For a city, a genius like Zhou Heng can be regarded as a leader. Baby."

"So, Zhou Heng is really an out-and-out martial arts genius?" Liu Changsheng's eyes lit up and he smiled: "It's a pity that he hasn't entered the first rank yet. If he has reached the seventh rank, I can have a good competition with him. ”

"Haha, Master, I'm afraid I won't have that chance." Manager Wang said with a smile: "Although Zhou Heng is extremely talented, after all, he does not have a large inheritance, no profound martial arts, and no nourishing elixir.

"In this case, it would be good for him to reach the seventh level before he is forty years old. By then, young master, you might be close to the fifth level."

"He doesn't have it, I can give it to him." Liu Changsheng said with a smile: "Let him go to the ninth level first. By then, his strength will reach the whole body and he can barely fight with me."

"..." Manager Wang was stunned. His young master's idea was really unique.

But anyway, the master’s family has a big business, and it’s just a drop in the bucket to give away something casually, so just let the young master go.

…

Tonight is the reception banquet prepared by the three major martial arts schools for Liu Changsheng.

It was run by Yu He's restaurant.

At this banquet, in addition to people from the three major martial arts schools, there were also many local celebrities in Huangtong Fucheng. Even the palace master's Yamen sent a master to come, and it was considered that Wu Zongshan, the acting master of the palace, participated.

Zhou Heng was also invited, and he went to the banquet thinking that he could save money on a meal.

Unexpectedly, when the banquet was over, the guests had dispersed, and Liu Changsheng was about to leave, he gave him a pill.

Tiger Bone Refining Pill.

This is a very effective pill for martial artists who have not yet entered the rank. It can provide the body with a large amount of nutrients needed for martial arts practice, nourish the body's qi and blood, fill the body with strength, and naturally reach the whole body.

Thus reaching the ninth rank!

Since the ninth rank is also called the stage of "refining the body and building the foundation", this "Tiger Bone Refining Pill" has a nickname, called "Foundation Building Pill".

At least one thousand taels of silver per pill!

Originally, Zhou Heng wanted to refuse, but Liu Changsheng gave the reason that he was apologizing for his previous rash inquiry, so he had to accept it.

Wait for Liu Changsheng to leave.

Yu He came over and said with a grin, "Liu Changsheng is a good guy. He actually gave you such an expensive pill. It seems that he really abides by the rules of the martial arts world."

"Do you think this pill is easy to get?" Zhou Heng patted his friend's shoulder and said, "He obviously wants me to enter the ninth rank as soon as possible. After I have the ninth rank of strength, I can barely fight with him. This guy is a martial arts fanatic."

"What? Do we still need to fight?" Yu He was stunned at first, and then said, "How about I give him one thousand taels of silver on your behalf? It's considered buying his pill."

"He won't take it." Zhou Heng shook his head and smiled, "Besides, it's not bad to compete with him. It should be able to improve my martial arts. After all, he is a master on the human list."

"You are also a martial arts fanatic." Yu He rolled his eyes and was about to make a few more jokes. Suddenly, his eyes focused and found a figure at the intersection in the distance, "Hey, Zhou Heng, look, isn't that... Shopkeeper Qian?"

"Huh?" Zhou Heng looked over when he heard it.

It was already the evening of the evening. Although there was no curfew, there was no one on the street. Only the lanterns hanging at the doors of some shops were dimly lit, and the whole place was quite quiet.

Shopkeeper Qian stood in a shadow at the intersection. His face was not very clear. If Yu He had not been impressed by this man, he might not have recognized him just now.

He seemed to have noticed the gazes of the two people, and immediately turned away and disappeared into the night.

"I guess it's envy, jealousy and hatred." Yu He laughed and said with some complacency.

"You'd better be careful these two days." Zhou Heng reminded: "I always feel that this shopkeeper Qian is a little bit wrong."

"I know." Yu He smiled and said: "There are often people in the business world who want revenge after losing the competition. I will definitely be careful."

"That's good." Zhou Heng nodded and said: "Then I'll go back too."

"Be careful on the road." Yu He waved his hand and watched Zhou Heng leave.

After Zhou Heng walked away, he turned back to the restaurant, but when he stepped over the threshold, he suddenly felt a little dizzy.

Bang!

Yu He pressed his hand hard on the door frame to avoid being tripped.

"What happened?"

He pinched his temple and shook his head, "Maybe I'm too tired today? Go to bed early."

At the same time, at the intersection where Shopkeeper Qian disappeared, a face hidden in the shadows appeared against the wall.

The mouth of this face was grinning, revealing thirty-two pale teeth.

Green eyes flickered.

Staring motionlessly at Yu He who walked into the restaurant.

...

Back home.

Zhou Heng put the wooden box containing the Tiger Bone Refining Pill on the table and thought in his heart.

Did he eat it?

Or sold it?

One thousand taels of silver!

He still owed Cheng Jiangjian three thousand taels of foreign debt. If he had this one thousand taels of silver, he would probably be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

- Although Cheng Jiangjian never asked Zhou Heng to pay back the money, he always remembered this matter in his heart. Such a precious pill can't be eaten for nothing.

After hesitating for a while, he decided to open the lucky bag first.

What if the lucky bag opens something better?

For example, eating one of them can make you a golden immortal, like the Nine-Turn Purple Gold Pill.

Zhou Heng now has two lucky bags in his hand.

One is the silver lucky bag he got when he defeated Liu Changsheng in the previous competition, and the other is the copper lucky bag he got after practicing the Thirteen Swords of Autumn Rain to perfection some time ago.

He plans to keep the latter until he reaches the ninth level to open it, and wants to see if the upper limit of the lucky bag reward is related to his level of cultivation.

Although he has now obtained a new silver lucky bag, he has no plans to change it and still chooses to keep the copper lucky bag.

After all, the silver lucky bag has not opened the "luck is off the charts" prompt, which is always a pity.

"Lucky bag [Silver]: It contains everything, and you can get a surprising reward after opening it."

"Open it!"

"Congratulations! Get basic attributes, insight +1."

? ? ?

"That's it? That's it?"

Zhou Heng widened his eyes, and he was actually black again!

No "luck is off the charts" prompt, and it's just an ordinary reward?

Insight +1?

What kind of reward is this?

After a while, he finally figured out that this seemed to be an attribute that improved his observation ability.

He could see farther, see more carefully, and find some details that were easy to overlook.

What was the use of this thing?

Are all silver lucky bags so black?

It seems that he has never opened anything good in the silver lucky bag.

Zhou Heng looked at his only remaining copper lucky bag and wanted to open it right now to verify whether he was black or the silver lucky bag was black.

However, he finally held back.

After all, he was not far from the ninth rank. If he took the tiger bone refining pill, he could enter the ninth rank in a day or two.

It would not be too late to open it then.

"Forget it, don't think about it, go to sleep!"

...

The next morning.

Zhou Heng came to the martial arts hall to practice as usual.

Hearing the sound of proficiency +1+1+1.

It was particularly refreshing to practice like this.

What made him even more happy was that when he was standing in the Longxing Neizhuang Zhuanggong, his proficiency in the Guiyi Five Elements Zhuang was also improving!

It's twice the result with half the effort!

However, Zhou Heng always felt that something seemed to be missing in the martial arts hall today.

Yu He didn't seem to come.

"Did you drink too much last night and oversleep today?" Zhou Heng frowned slightly.

At this time.

A faint fragrance suddenly floated over.

"Brother Zhou, do you know where Instructor Lin is?"

A soft and pleasant voice sounded. This was a pretty girl who looked about fourteen or fifteen years old. She was wearing a pink dress, with delicate and lovely features, and she was a real beauty.

"Yingying, why are you here?" Zhou Heng knew this girl, she was Yu He's sister Yu Yingying.

She was two years younger than Yu He, and was fifteen years old.

"I came to ask for leave from my brother to see Teacher Lin." Yu Yingying's delicate face was sad and she was in a low mood.

"What's wrong with Yu He?"

Zhou Heng frowned slightly, he noticed the emotional details on Yu Yingying's face, and felt that something was wrong.

Is this the effect of insight +1?