The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

Upon hearing the names of the techniques reported by Li Qing, a hint of surprise appeared on Han Qingsong's face.

Han Qingsong looked at Li Qing with a strange expression and said with a half-smile, "Fellow Daoist, do you know where your set of three techniques comes from?"

Li Qing was moved, knowing that there were issues with the origins of these three techniques. However, he thought that the library could access the entire Great Tang Dynasty, and the forces behind it were equally unfathomable.

A hint of a smile appeared on the face under the black robe. "I know."

Han Qingsong pondered for a moment. "We have two of these three techniques, lacking only one, the 'Blood Fusion Art.'"

"All three of these techniques are orthodox inheritances of the Blood Demon Cult, belonging to the Foundation Building section of the 'Supreme Blood Demon Scripture' of the Blood Demon Cult."

"By cultivating all three techniques, one can cultivate the most orthodox Foundation Building method of the 'Supreme Blood Demon Scripture.'"

"The 'Blood Fusion Art' is a technique that only core disciples of the Blood Demon Cult can practice."

"Usually, it is meant to be destroyed after reading. It is quite unexpected that you were able to find a complete copy."

"This also serves to fill a gap in my library."

"As for the other two, the 'Black Water Mysterious Yin Technique' comes from a branch of the Daoist sect and can only be considered as a peripheral technique. We have already acquired it."

"The 'Shadow Transformation Technique' is listed as a spell. It seems to be an ancient technique, which I do not have in my library."

"I have never heard of the 'Martial Arts.' What effects does it have?"

Han Qingsong looked at Li Qing with some interest and asked casually.

Li Qing's expression became serious. "The 'Martial Arts' is a method for ordinary people to practice martial arts, but it can be cultivated to the realm of Essence Refinement, containing 108 methods of exerting force and tempering the body."

"After cultivation, one can form a type of Essence Qi called 'blood and qi,' which can be integrated into the bloodline, making the body exceptionally agile."

"The two minor techniques are 'Psychic Weapons' and 'Martial Arts,' which can be used with any weapon."

"The 'Clarity of Six Senses' will significantly enhance touch, taste, smell, hearing, sight, and spiritual perception."

Upon hearing Li Qing's explanation, Han Qingsong's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

"The 'Martial Arts' is quite interesting. Although it only reaches Essence Refinement, having two minor techniques is quite good."

"I only need three out of your six. You can choose three techniques or three levels of techniques," he said, flipping his hand and producing a thick book.

Looking at the book, Li Qing's eyes widened slightly, followed by a hint of inexplicable surprise.

Just now, the other party clearly had nothing in his hand, and his sleeve did not seem capable of holding a two-inch thick book.

"This is a catalog of techniques and spells. Fellow Daoist can take a look," Han Qingsong said as he handed the book to Li Qing.

Li Qing took the book and opened it slightly, his eyes brightening.

The first section of the book was categorized, listing different catalogs.

Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Demons, Devils, Ghosts, and the Hundred Schools of Thought.

"Now that I have the cultivation methods for the five viscera's Essence Qi and blood's Essence Qi, I need the cultivation methods for the skin, flesh, tendons, six bowels and bones, and brain marrow."

This would basically cover all directions.

Carefully flipping through, the names of various techniques and spells appeared before his eyes.

These techniques and spells had simple introductions, such as which aspect they cultivated, the effects of the spells, and the accompanying minor techniques.

Everything was very clear. Li Qing silently selected what he wanted from the two-inch thick book.

An entire hour passed, and he had flipped through over 300 pages of the book.

The various magical techniques and spells broadened his horizons, making his heart beat faster. These were only Foundation Building level techniques and spells.

He became even more eager for the existence of this upper world.

At this point, he had a direction in mind and looked at Han Qingsong in front of him.

"I would like to select the techniques 'Diamond Sutra,' 'Clear Heart Technique,' and 'Bone Forging Technique.'"

Upon hearing Li Qing's selection, Han Qingsong's face revealed a hint of inexplicable surprise.

He looked Li Qing up and down. Although he couldn't see Li Qing's true face, his gaze was unusually strange.

"Fellow Daoist, do you intend to cultivate all of them?"

Li Qing noticed the other's gaze and smiled, saying, "How is that possible? I just want to study the differences between these techniques."

"I am very curious to know if the Essence Qi stored in different parts can coexist."

Han Qingsong chuckled, "Haha, Qin Fellow Daoist, are you trying to create your own techniques?"

"Cultivating the Essence Qi of many parts simultaneously, mastering several different innate spells and techniques, in order to accelerate your own cultivation."

Han Qingsong's eyes showed a hint of pity. "Someone has tried this before, and the outcome was very tragic."

"I'll ask again, Fellow Daoist, do you really want these three techniques?"

"Yes, I do want them."

Han Qingsong nodded slightly. "Alright, I will go get the techniques."

"Please wait, Fellow Daoist."

After saying this, he walked towards the inner hall, while Li Qing pondered slightly.

"Someone has tried this before, and the outcome was a failure."

"But that's because they didn't have the Goldfinger. Just because they couldn't do it doesn't mean I can't."

A hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes. He really wanted to see if he could integrate the techniques once he had collected them all.

After a short while, Han Qingsong returned from the inner hall, holding three brand new scriptures in his hand.

He came to Li Qing and said, "These are the three scriptures you requested."

Li Qing handed over the 'Blood Fusion Art,' 'Shadow Transformation Technique,' and 'Martial Arts' to Han Qingsong.

He also successfully obtained three techniques.

Han Qingsong took out a peculiar piece of paper with a unique ink, on which a contract was written.

"Fellow Daoist, according to the rules of the library, the techniques you sell from now on cannot be sold to others."

"However, they can be passed on to others, only through the master-disciple relationship."

"If violated, there will be karmic consequences."

Li Qing took the contract and nodded, signing it with the name Qin Wuming.

The contract spontaneously combusted, turning into ashes in an instant, enveloping him in a strange power.

Li Qing pondered, "It seems that the name doesn't matter, what matters is signing the contract."

Li Qing took the three techniques and, after thanking Han Qingsong, left the place.

Watching his departing figure, Han Qingsong shook his head slightly.

"Another self-proclaimed extraordinary person. Throughout history, how many people have been able to modify these techniques?"

"Which one of them was not deduced by an extraordinary figure? I probably won't see him again."

"This time, completing the 'Supreme Blood Demon Scripture' will probably bring a considerable reward from the headquarters. Well, it's an unexpected joy!"

...

Having obtained what he wanted, Li Qing was about to leave.

But he suddenly stopped in his tracks, his gaze falling on a stall.

There was a pile of books on the stall, with a stone on top of them.

It seemed like they were being sold together, emitting a mysterious aura that made him feel danger.

Li Qing was curious. He didn't understand why these five books made him feel threatened.

"Could it be some kind of mysterious books?" A sense of curiosity arose in his mind.