Chapter 318: Absorption Technique (2/10)
Qu Feiyan and Qu Yang wandered the Jianghu, their footprints spanning the North and South of the Great River, and naturally, they were deeply familiar with many deeds of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.
Ren Woxing was arrogant and overbearing, ruthless in his decisions, far surpassing the current Dongfang Bubai.
If Ren Woxing were rescued, the Jianghu might again be swept into a bloody storm.
Regarding this,
Qu Feiyan saw clearly but did not dwell on it. For her, the most pressing concern was still Ding Ling.
She worried that after rescuing Ren Woxing, Ding Ling might have a conflict with him, which would be troublesome.
Ding Ling was inseparable from Xiaang Wentian.
Qu Feiyan couldn’t find an opportunity to speak until the agreement was made, and they were each about to mount their horses and leave. Qu Feiyan deliberately leaped onto Ding Ling’s mount, hugged his waist, and whispered to him about Ren Woxing.
Ding Ling understood and patted the back of Qu Feiyan’s hand to indicate that he knew.
Qu Feiyan, born with a keen heart, understood that Ding Ling was prepared, so she refrained from saying more, and instead, resolved to protect Ding Ling at all costs if anything happened to him.
She treated Ding Ling as she would her grandfather.
Qu Feiyan always remembered that sentiment.
Yet, as she spent more time with Ding Ling, that sentiment slowly changed, unbeknownst to anyone, perhaps even Qu Feiyan herself, despite Ding Ling always treating her gently like a sister, causing her to feel discouraged and anxious, refraining from further thoughts, choosing only to serve Ding Ling wholeheartedly.
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That day.
The group rode into West Lake Mei Manor.
As soon as they appeared.
Someone recognized Ding Ling, shouting loudly by the roadside, waving to signal:
"Idol, Idol! Here, here, remember me? We met in the Three Kingdoms World!"
...
Some were trying to ingratiate themselves.
Some were dumbstruck, tongue-tied:
"Whoa. It’s really Ding Ling! Ding Ling has actually come to West Lake Mei Manor. With him here, we can forget about the Star Absorption Technique!"
"Who would have thought West Lake Mei Manor is so large! It’s much bigger than depicted in TV dramas and novels! Common folks entering would surely get lost, let alone find where Ren Woxing is held!"
"Even if they found it, could they defeat the Four Great Manor Masters of Mei Manor? Each of them is highly skilled. The Second Manor Master’s Profound Celestial Finger can freeze water into ice; without being a first-class expert, who could achieve such a feat?!"
...
They were players.
Engaged in fervent discussions, talking big.
Ding Ling listened, discerning clearly.
With a brief contemplation.
Ding Ling understood:
No doubt, these players must have tried to rescue Ren Woxing to obtain the Star Absorption Technique, but unfortunately, they couldn’t even find the entrance.
Or, having entered Mei Manor, they were quickly killed by One-Character Electric Sword Ding Jian and others.
Thereafter.
The players contemplated joining forces with the Four Manor Masters of West Lake Mei Manor, seeking an opportunity to obtain the secret technique, but ironically, the Four Manor Masters did not accept outsiders.
The players found it impossible to master the technique, lingering outside the gates.
Many old-timers saw no hope and left, followed by a new batch of newcomers.
Over time, the players outside West Lake Mei Manor changed many times.
No matter how many times they changed.
Upon seeing Ding Ling, they couldn’t help but cheer, uproariously celebrating.
Of course, there were also those who belittled and opposed him.
Yet, from partial glimpses, a broader picture emerges.
Ding Ling’s popularity now is aptly described as being at its peak.
Seeing Ding Ling’s fame, Xiaang Wentian immediately changed his plan to impersonate a disciple of the Five Mountains Sword Sect and rode over to Ding Ling to discuss the details, saying that soon he would pose as the steward of the Void Shatterer’s household.
Ding Ling naturally agreed without objection.
Upon arriving at West Lake Mei Manor.
Lin Pingzhi suddenly demanded Xiaang Wentian’s secret manual and said:
"As agreed, when we reach West Lake Mei Manor, you will give my master a secret technique. You can’t go back on your words."
"Uh..."
Xiaang Wentian hesitated, glanced at Lin Pingzhi, and felt increasingly annoyed by him. He figured if Lin Pingzhi hadn’t mentioned it, Ding Ling might have forgotten, allowing him to maneuver things.
Yet Lin Pingzhi had managed to reveal it.
His eye twitched twice, and with a silent sigh, he could only feign generosity, saying:
"Promises must be kept; it’s my principle in the Jianghu. How could I go back on my word?"
Once again, he took out a secret manual from his bosom and handed it to Ding Ling:
"This is my secret technique, the Absorption Technique. Here!"
Ding Ling smiled slightly, accepted it without hesitation, and began reading on the spot.
After finishing,
[Absorption Technique Full Level]
[Strength +0.1]
[Agility +0.1]
[Constitution +0.2]
This is a technique for Transplanting Flower and Wood, leveraging one’s strength against the opponent!
If mastered to the Flawless Realm, one could perfectly absorb the opponent’s Vigorous Qi during an inner strength attack, channel it into the ground, remaining unscathed.
This technique.
The higher the physical condition, the more meridians unblocked, the more potent the technique becomes!
Of course.
Only when perfected in mastery would the technique’s true power be demonstrated. In the Great Success Realm, those with lower physical condition and who haven’t unlocked the eight meridians would definitely miss out on the unparalleled power of the Absorption Technique, considering it overhyped.
In reality, the technique is indeed a high-tier ultimate skill, as can be seen from the increment in attribute points; it must not be underestimated.
"Take it."
Having finished, Ding Ling felt a special surge of Vigorous Qi flowing between his limbs, knowing it was formed after entering mastery with the Absorption Technique.
When this energy fully merged with his body, Ding Ling could effortlessly use this technique to ’leverage strength against the opponent!’
"Successfully cultivated?"
Xiaang Wentian couldn’t help but ask, glancing sideways.
"Yes."
Ding Ling nodded.
"...!!"
Despite preparing mentally, Xiaang Wentian still appeared stunned. After a while, he regained his composure, sighing:
"Impressive, impressive. I’ve been cultivating this Absorption Technique for years. Long since achieving the Great Success Realm, I could never enter the flawless mastery. I suspect it’s because of inadequate physical condition or insufficiently spacious meridians. What do you think?"
"You’re right."
"Really?!"
Xiaang Wentian felt a chill in his heart, saying:
"I always thought this Absorption Technique was just bluffing. The harm to the opponent is negligible. Even if mastered, what use is it?
Upon realizing I couldn’t achieve flawless mastery, I stopped practicing. At what realm have you now cultivated?"
"Perfect mastery."
This was no secret.
Previously, Xiaang Wentian had witnessed Ding Ling cultivating the Pure Yang True Skill to the Realm of Perfection, and the difficulty of the Absorption Technique was far less than Pure Yang True Skill, so Ding Ling had no need to conceal the truth.