Chapter 14 - Hibernation (IV)

　　The booklet was clearly written. 　　"This gong method can prolong life, lighten the body and vitalize blood, and has the effect of regulating and smoothing qi for all five organs and treating internal injuries. The deeper the gong power, the better the effect." 　　"Treating internal injuries?" 　　Lu Sheng's heart stirred. 　　"Gongzi? It's time to eat. It's already Zi Zheng ......" 　　A small, delicate voice came from outside the room door. 　　Lu Sheng moved his arms and shoulders. 　　Pushing open the door, he saw that Xiao Qiao had found a stool to sit outside the door alone, waiting for himself for an unknown amount of time. 　　ZiZheng time was ZiZheng time. 　　According to the timekeeping of the Great Song Dynasty, the timekeeper divided the day into twelve hours, and each hour was divided into the first hour and the first hour. Zi Zheng is the first hour of the day. 　　It was also the time between twelve o'clock at night and one o'clock in the morning. 　　"It's already this late?" Lu Sheng looked at the rest of the other courtyards, the other courtyards that were usually noisy were quiet at this time. 　　In the night wind, there were faintly night watchmen passing by outside to strike a gong. 　　"What else is there to eat now?" 　　Lu Sheng walked towards the direction of the kitchen. 　　The kitchen of the Lu Mansion was built between the front yard and the back yard, and one had to go out of the back yard to get to it. 　　"I asked the kitchen to leave a meal, there are some of each dish, it'll be good when it's warmed up." Xiao Qiao whispered, following closely behind Lu Sheng. 　　The two of them followed the corridor out of the backyard and walked left into the small kitchen courtyard. 　　There were several tables and chairs placed horizontally and vertically in the kitchen's courtyard, specifically for the chef's underlings to eat. 　　The two had just entered the small courtyard when they saw a person sitting at the table, gulping down the rice left for Lu Sheng on the table. 　　"Big brother, why are you still up so late?" The person who was eating lifted his head, and it was clearly the face of a pure and vegetal girl. 　　"Gently?" Lu Sheng froze at the sight. "When did you come back?" 　　He sat down across the table and sized up Lu Gently who was eating favorably. 　　This younger sister born to his second mother was from the same father as him, but his second mother treated him as if he was her own, many times treating him better than her own daughter. 　　In the original Lu Sheng's memories, the feelings towards Erniang and Lu gently were far from being comparable to other siblings. 　　"Didn't I just arrive home, I was hungry so I rushed here, only to find a large table of dishes on the table, I thought it was prepared for me." 　　Lu gently carrying a sword on her back, a blue power suit, chest must be wrapped wrapped chest, if not the face is really playful, simply can not tell she is a daughter body. 　　"You shouldn't have come back ......," Lu Sheng sighed. 　　"Why?" 　　Lu gently put down the bowl, face suddenly cold and solemn. 　　"Big Brother Xu died in an unknown way, what kind of trouble did Uncle Xu's family get into? What kind of demons and ghosts messed up, I don't believe in that!" 　　"What do you mean?" 　　Lu Sheng stared at her. 　　"I came back early this time to find out the real cause of Uncle Xu's death and bring the murderer to justice!" 　　Lu Gently said seriously, a hint of murderous aura flashing in her eyes. 　　Lu Sheng looked at this second sister and did not speak for a long time. 　　A trace of indignation flashed across Lu Gently's face. 　　"Big brother, big brother Xu died, haven't you thought about finding out the real culprit at all?!" 　　"I checked, no clue ......" Lu Sheng shook his head. "Can't find any clues of the perpetrator, what traces are not, dozens of people up and down the Xu family, all died tragically in one night, not even half a sound." 　　"I don't believe it!" 　　Lu gently stood up. 　　"I'm full, tomorrow I'll start probing. Big brother I'll rest first." 　　After she finished speaking, she took a big step towards the outside of the small courtyard. 　　"Xiao Qiao, want to go to my place?" 　　She greeted Xiao Qiao in passing. 　　Xiao Qiao looked gloomy and shook her head, obviously depressed at the mention of Big Brother Xu's matter. 　　Xu Daolan had always been good to them, and his person was gentle and courteous, how could she not have imagined that such a good person would be gone all of a sudden? 　　Lu gently left. 　　Lu Sheng sat down and had Xiao Qiao heat up the food and continued eating with the rest. 　　"It's been five years since Gently went out to study under a master, and Daoist Tie Sang is a famous swordsmanship master near Zi Hua City. But right now, it looks like she doesn't seem to be practicing internal martial arts either." 　　Those who practiced internal energy, according to what was recorded in the Jade Crane Technique, all had the characteristic of having eyes with eyes that were intimidating. 　　The deeper the internal strength, the brighter the divine light in the eyes. 　　However, the second sister Lu Gently's eyes were obscure, not much different from an ordinary person. Obviously not someone who practiced internal energy. 　　"That's right, how can someone who can have internal energy be available everywhere like a cabbage. Just like this, it seems that that Duanmu Wan is extremely uncomplicated ......" 　　Lu Sheng mused, sank his heart and began to concentrate on eating. 　　...... 　　The next morning. 　　Lu Sheng followed Uncle Zhao early in the morning and headed to Zhang Patrolman Zhang Sheriff's house. 　　"Although Constable Zhang's Heart Breaking Palm is also an external martial art, it is rumored to be comparable to the rumored Iron Sand Palm. The main cultivation of a penetrating force that can strike a bull across a mountain and hit the enemy's internal organs directly is very powerful." 　　On the road, Zhao Bo and Lu Sheng rode one person and one horse, riding neither fast nor slow towards Zhang Patrol's house. 　　Zhang Patrol's family lived in the blacksmith district of Jiu Lian City near the city walls. 　　This area was mainly inhabited by poor people and craftsmen, blacksmiths carpenters and the like. 　　As Lu Sheng traveled along, he saw poor people with skinny faces everywhere. The passersby were also mostly wearing patched clothes. 　　"The prestige of the Heart Breaking Palm, I've heard of it occasionally when I was a child, just how did Sheriff Zhang fall to this state? Regardless of connections or strength and experience, his old man's position as a martial arts instructor at the Yamen is also sufficient." 　　Lu Sheng casually asked. 　　Uncle Zhao shook his head. 　　"Why? It wasn't because of a tragic case back then, he wanted to take revenge, although he ended up killing his opponent with his own hands, he himself ended up with frequent dark injuries. The various nourishing herbs alone exhausted the family's wealth." 　　As they spoke, the two soon arrived in front of a small, dilapidated courtyard. 　　Zhao Bo dismounted and knocked on the door. 　　"Who is it?" 　　Soon a skinny young man opened the door. 　　"Uncle Zhao?" He looked at Zhao Dahu at the door in surprise. "Come in, please come in!" 　　As Lu Sheng entered the door, the first thing he saw was the white-haired old man sitting in the courtyard basking in the sun. 　　"But Grand Duke Lu?" 　　The old man exclaimed in a single voice. 　　"Precisely." 　　Lu Sheng clasped his fists. 　　"The silver you sent earlier, the old man received it. The practice method of the Heart Breaking Palm, I can teach you face to face, it's just that the old man, there's an unkind request." 　　The old man was the once murderous and decisive Inspector Zhang. 　　"Please speak, Master Zhang." 　　Lu Sheng's face did not change. 　　"I hope that Mr. Lu can find a few more heirs to this kung fu, so that my life's hard work will not be wasted." Zhang Patrol's voice was neutral and still extremely imposing. 　　"Master Zhang don't worry! I promise!" 　　Lu Sheng categorically said. 　　"Good! When you use a sword and palm, you need to have this single blade, unrelenting vigor! Without this vigor, the blade that comes out, no matter how strong it is, is just a soft frame!" 　　Zhang Patrol's voice was steeply stern. 　　"My Heart Breaking Palm and Knife Technique have something in common, out of the palm out of the knife, it is necessary to break the boat, imagine yourself as being in a desperate situation, so that you can burst out the most powerful power and speed! The heart has hesitation! Power cannot be achieved!" 　　Lu Sheng's heart shook, and he violently seemed to understand something. 　　"Essence, energy, mind and power, all merge and focus on one point. This is the key to the sword technique and my Heart Breaking Palm!" 　　Zhang Xun said in a stern voice. 　　Lu Sheng stood with his eyes closed, seemingly enlightened, his hand gripping the long sword at his waist. 　　He had only arrived at the courtyard when he was squarely taught a lesson by this once number one expert of Jiu Lian City. 　　"If the heart hesitates, the force cannot reach it." 　　These words were like muffled thunder, constantly stirring in his heart. 　　All along, wasn't it because he had been thinking too much that his blade techniques always felt so sluggish. 　　Now that he thought about it, it should be that it lacked that little bit of mindfulness aura! 　　He was clearly stronger than Zhao Bo in terms of realm, but when he actually fought, he did not have the confidence to be able to defeat Zhao Bo, and originally he thought that it was the lack of experience. 　　Now, it seems that it was the missing bit of heart. 　　Liang Long. 　　Lu Sheng cupped his fists and saluted Zhang Xun. 　　"Many thanks, Master Zhang!" 　　"It's alright, now that everyone else is out, I'm going to pass on the Heart Breaking Palm Essentials to you!" 　　Zhang Patrol's voice was loud and clear. 　　Uncle Zhao and the young man both smiled slightly bitterly as they each exited the courtyard. 　　The entire day. 　　Lu Sheng stayed at Zhang Patrol's place, memorizing and practicing the Heart Breaking Palm's essentials and moves. 　　The combination of mind techniques and moves, and Zhang Patrol also unreservedly passed on his own experience of fighting the enemy. 　　Lu Sheng's internal energy was so high that he rested twice in a whole day, and in between, he kept learning and practicing. 　　By evening, he had memorized the essentials of the Heart Breaking Palm. Only then did he take his leave. 　　When he returned home, he returned to his bedroom at the first opportunity and sat down on his knees. 　　"Deep Blue!" 　　Under the silent recitation of his heart, the interface of the modifier surfaced once again. 　　After tapping the modify button, the entire modifier flashed violently. 　　Lu Sheng focused his attention on the previous Jade Crane Technique. 　　"There should be no problem this time." 　　The modification of a martial art was split into several times so that it wouldn't be too violent and the load on the body would be small. 　　"Raise one level!" 　　Lu Sheng stared closely at the Jade Crane Technique. 　　Soon, the state realm of the Jade Crane Technique jumped directly from Introductory, to the first layer. 　　Lu Sheng immediately felt as if his internal organs were on fire, his mouth was dry and his face was red. 　　He had read the secret book and knew that this was too much internal qi, leading to excessive heart fire. 　　Then he quickly got up, picked up the prepared Jade Dipper Dendrobium Tea from the table, and started drinking it in small sips. 　　Dendrobium is known as nourishing Yin immortal grass, nourishing ability is extremely strong, in the earth time and the most iron skin dendrobium, here is the most jade bucket dendrobium. 　　It is an expensive tonic from the Central Plains. 　　The family pharmacy had stored some, just so he could use it. 　　Drinking three cups of strong dendrobium tea in a row, Lu Sheng felt his chest and abdomen slowly dissipating heat. 　　"If we follow the secret book, this Jade Crane Technique is only two layers in total. Qi sensation can be done in one day. But it takes a hundred days to get started, and only those with qualifications can do it. To complete the first layer, it takes two to three years. This second layer requires five to ten years." 　　He put down his teacup and poured out the dendrobium from the teapot and threw it directly into his mouth to chew and swallow. 　　"For me to do this, it's equivalent to two to three years of other people's hard cultivation. Not bad at all." 　　He clearly felt that the breath in his chest and abdomen was much larger than before. 　　If it was a strand of hair before, it was now the thickness of chopsticks. 　　Lu Sheng looked at another kungfu, the Heart Breaking Palm. 　　This kung fu showed uninitiated, and unlike external kung fu and internal kung fu, as long as one memorized the stance's heart method, the item would show up on the modifier. 　　Whereas internal kung fu must first generate a sense of qi before it could be modified. 　　Lu Sheng planned to quickly improve the Jade Crane Kung Fu first to increase the total amount of essence and qi before modifying the other external kung fu, this way, the physical load would also be much easier.