Senior Sister, Please Help Me Practice

Chapter 78: Staff Technique

A weight of ten million jin?

Chu Ming looked at the dragon bone in his hand and was surprised, but he didn't completely believe Black Dragon's exaggerated words.

However, judging from Senior Sister's performance, the weight of this dragon bone does indeed vary from person to person.

"Where did you get this bone from?"

Facing An Muxi's worried inquiry, Chu Ming smiled slightly and told a white lie.

"I obtained it from the Transaction Hall in exchange for contribution points. They said it's the bone of a certain Demonic Beast, and its weight varies from person to person."

"But because I infused it with my own blood, it became particularly light in my hands after it recognized me as its master."

"I see."

An Muxi furrowed her eyebrows slightly, but quickly relaxed and expressed her admiration.

"Since you have this bone, why not practice staff techniques instead of sword techniques?"

"Staff?"

Seeing Chu Ming's confused expression, An Muxi explained softly,

"Swords demonstrate sharpness and elegance, capable of cutting through all beauty, while staffs demonstrate heaviness and power, capable of breaking through countless techniques."

"I actually think staff techniques would suit this bone of yours quite well! And it seems that the library has some famous staff Divine Abilities with considerable power."

"Is that so?"

Before Chu Ming could fully consider it, An Muxi pulled him out of the hall, her expression unusually excited.

"No time to waste, let's hurry to the library before someone else borrows them!"

After the two disappeared from the entrance of the hall, Wu Zuirao slowly emerged from the corner, a glimmer of light flashing in her enchanting peach blossom eyes.

"A dragon bone from the Dragon Race... Could Ming'er have dug out the dragon bone from the bottom of the Clear Dragon Spring?"

"This is a bit troublesome. I should go and find out what those old men know about this matter, to see if they are aware of it and prevent trouble for Ming'er."

...

First floor of the library.

Chu Ming groped his way forward in the dense spiritual mist, feeling as if he were participating in the Peach Banquet in the Heavenly Palace.

Why is the spiritual mist suddenly so dense?

"The Heavenly Evolution Sect has a Spirit Treasure called the 'Sun and Moon Pot,' which can absorb the essence of the sun and moon and convert spiritual energy into even denser spiritual mist for disciples to absorb and cultivate. It replenishes the spiritual mist here every once in a while."

An Muxi seemed to see through Chu Ming's doubts and explained softly while searching for ancient books on the bookshelves.

"Because these Divine Abilities and techniques require spiritual energy to nourish them, otherwise they cannot be scanned into the spiritual sea by disciples' divine senses and become a 'dead book.'"

"I see..."

Chu Ming casually picked up a Divine Ability and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Wooden Toughness Technique (suitable for disciples with wood attribute spiritual roots at the Qi Refining Realm): Can temporarily make one's physical body exceptionally tough, greatly enhancing defense. The toughness is directly proportional to one's spiritual strength."

"Note: This technique is generally used when there is no Spirit Beast for farming. Farming disciples use this technique to strengthen their physical bodies and cultivate the land to avoid injuries."

It seemed to be an ordinary technique, as evidenced by its worn-out bamboo cover, indicating that it was frequently borrowed by disciples.

However, one point made Chu Ming's calm heart suddenly ripple.

Defense is directly proportional to spiritual strength?

Does that mean his spiritual strength, which is comparable to a Foundation Building Realm cultivator, can obtain defense comparable to a Foundation Building Realm cultivator through this technique?

That would be too powerful!

Chu Ming gently caressed the bamboo book in his hand, his fascinated expression causing An Muxi beside him to be somewhat puzzled.

"Do you want to borrow this 'Wooden Toughness Technique'? Don't you have Xiaoying helping you manage the fields? Why do you need to borrow it?"

"Sister, don't you think this spell is a very good defensive spell?"

Chu Ming turned his head and smiled slightly.

"I plan to borrow it this time."

"What about your staff technique?"

An Muxi put her hand on her waist and angrily tapped a bamboo book on Chu Ming's forehead, her tone showing helplessness.

"The 'Vitality Staff Technique,' a staff technique that disciples in the Qi Refining Realm with wood spirit roots can practice."

"Originally, it was only used for strengthening the body, but after the Elder of the Inner Sect of the Heavenly Evolution Sect re-enlightened its mysteries, this staff technique was created."

"Although its power is not very strong, it will gradually increase as the fighting time with others continues, until it subdues the opponent. That's why it's called the 'Vitality Staff Technique.'"

"It sounds pretty good."

Chu Ming held two volumes of Divine Ability and suddenly felt troubled. An Muxi saw this and her lips curled slightly, as she walked forward with her delicate chin raised, smiling.

"I knew you would be greedy. It seems that I can only use my own qualifications to help you borrow one."

"Huh?"

Chu Ming looked slightly stunned and quickly caught up.

"What about you, Sister?"

"What do you mean, what about me? I don't have any spells I want to read."

An Muxi snorted, which made Chu Ming slightly stunned, while a faint warmth filled his heart.

You see, whether they are disciples of the Outer Sect or the Inner Sect, the opportunity to enter the library is extremely precious. At most, they can only enter once or twice a month.

Moreover, the opportunity to enter the library has long been traded for several thousand contribution points in the Affairs Hall, and it is even in a state of being priceless.

Such a precious qualification, Sister actually gave it to me...

What if she later finds a Divine Ability or technique that she likes and can't practice?

Chu Ming smiled softly, then suddenly hugged An Muxi from behind, causing her to exclaim in surprise and then pout.

"What are you doing! This is the library!"

"I just wanted to hug Sister."

Chu Ming enjoyed the softness of her body in his arms and leaned down to fiercely kiss her delicate and tender face.

"Sister, thank you."

"Are you moved by such a small thing?"

An Muxi smiled sweetly, and her gaze towards Chu Ming became particularly gentle.

"You helped me obtain the qualification to practice the Heavenly Evolution Ice Soul Art, so this is just my way of repaying you."

"..."

Chu Ming looked slightly stunned, and then suddenly remembered what he mentioned to her last night, that he was going to participate in the Alchemy Grand Competition.

"I just mentioned it casually, who knew the Sect Master would actually agree."

Chu Ming scratched his head embarrassedly, while An Muxi looked serious, holding his cheeks in her hands and speaking earnestly.

"Chu Ming, are you really going to participate in that Alchemy Grand Competition?"

"Sister, the way you say it makes it sound like I'm going to my death..."

Chu Ming smiled faintly, but was suddenly held down by An Muxi, her tone filled with deep concern.

"If you participate in the Alchemy Grand Competition, you will be outside the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Evolution Sect."

"What if you encounter some trouble then? How can I not worry?"

"Well, I can't stay in the Heavenly Evolution Sect for my whole life."

Seeing Chu Ming's wry smile, An Muxi's eyebrows and eyes curved into a crescent shape, and a cunning smile of success appeared on her face.

"So, I plan to go with you!"

(End of this chapter)