I Have Unlimited Dantians-Chapter 41 - 32: Chi Xiao Divine Axe
Chapter 32: The Chi Xiao Divine Axe
A horse-drawn carriage tore wildly down a bustling street.
Inside the carriage, two young men sat cross-legged, regulating their breathing. Their Essence, Qi, and Spirit slowly adjusted, gradually reaching their Peak.
"You could have just said the money was yours and been done with it. You made me waste so much breath..."
After a moment, one of the youths, who was powerfully built, stopped his Cultivation and spoke with a hint of complaint.
"Ahem, you just happened to show up, so I had to rope you into it!" The other one coughed, an awkward look on his face as he heard the complaint.
These two were none other than Nie Yun and Yangg Yan, who had just fled from the Nie Tian Branch in disarray.
Yangg Yan had come looking for Nie Yun this time to ask for his help in getting his mother’s memorial tablet placed in the family’s ancestral hall. He never expected to get embroiled in such a mess the moment he walked through the door, leaving him utterly frazzled.
Fortunately, Nie Yun’s mother was quite reasonable. He had managed to pass muster by spinning a few quick lies.
"Rope me in? When I left my family back then, I was completely broke. It was your mother who brewed medicine for me and helped me survive. How could she not know I don’t have any money!" Yangg Yan was speechless.
"Alright, stop complaining. This trip to your family definitely won’t be as simple as you think. Things might even get violent. I happen to have a set of axe-based Martial Arts. I’ll explain it to you now. If you cultivate it quickly, it should come in handy."
Seeing his friend’s simmering anger, Nie Yun’s expression suddenly turned serious as he spoke.
"Axe-based Martial Arts? You certainly have a lot of those!" Yangg Yan said with a smile, shaking his head.
’This friend I’ve known for quite some time... I understand him less and less. The combat strength to challenge those above his level, that astonishing Disguise, an endless stream of Martial Arts, a calm and steady demeanor, a forward-thinking and meticulous way of handling things... If not for that familiar feeling that never went away, I’d really suspect he was an impostor in Disguise!’
"Actually, there’s something I haven’t told you. Half a year ago, I was taken in by a master. Everything I know, he taught me..."
Seeing Yangg Yan’s expression, Nie Yun knew exactly what he was thinking and had no choice but to bring out his convenient ’master’ excuse again.
"You had such a fortuitous encounter? Congratulations!" Hearing the young man’s explanation, Yangg Yan nodded happily.
After saying this, Nie Yun watched him closely. He saw only the sincere happiness of a friend in Yangg Yan’s eyes, not greed, and a wave of emotion washed over him.
’Knowing I have hundreds of pounds of Gold and so many Martial Arts Cultivation Techniques... if it were many of the people I associated with in my past life, they probably would have already made a move against me!’
’A friend like this is worth keeping for a lifetime!’
It wasn’t that Nie Yun was being paranoid; he had been scarred by betrayal in his past life. Now that he’d had the good fortune to be reborn, he didn’t want to make the same mistakes all over again.
"This set of Martial Arts is called the Chi Xiao Divine Axe. It’s said to have been created by an expert named Chi Xiao. It has a total of seventy-two techniques, and every single one possesses world-shaking power. Legend has it that if you can master thirty-six of them, you can roam... the Divine Wind Empire completely unrivaled!"
Nie Yun had originally wanted to say "roam the continent unrivaled," but then he considered that the entire continent was too vast a concept for the current Yangg Yan—so vast as to be unattainable. It was more practical to mention the Divine Wind Empire.
"Master thirty-six techniques and roam the Divine Wind Empire unrivaled? Quick, tell me this Martial Art!"
Yangg Yan was startled, his eyes instantly lighting up.
He didn’t doubt for a second that Nie Yun was exaggerating. The shocks Nie Yun had given him over the past few days were just too great. ’For someone to change so much in such a short time, just how powerful must his master be? It’s probably beyond imagination. How could a Martial Art from such a person be anything simple!’
"Good, listen closely..." Nie Yun slowly recited the Cultivation Technique for the Chi Xiao Divine Axe.
’I came across this Chi Xiao Divine Axe by chance back then. In my past life, when I reached the level of an old monster, I wouldn’t say I could get anything I wanted, but producing a few dozen of what others considered a Royal Family’s Skill or Martial Arts was no problem at all!’
’This Chi Xiao Divine Axe is a Royal Family’s Top-Grade Martial Art. At the Great Success stage, its power is comparable to a Royal Family Low Grade technique. When I first obtained it, the first person I thought of was Yangg Yan. It was a shame he was already gone... I never thought that after my rebirth, this wish would be so easily fulfilled!’
"This Martial Art is incredible. Forget seventy-two techniques, I’m afraid I couldn’t even learn the first one without eight or ten years of practice..."
After hearing the cultivation method for this Martial Art, Yangg Yan’s brow furrowed in frustration.
He had once been able to contend with Yangg Jun for the position of the family’s primary heir, so his Cultivation and insight were both exceptional. Just by hearing Nie Yun recite the Technique once, he immediately understood the difficulty of this Martial Art.
’Seventy-two axe techniques, from simple to complex... forget the later ones, the first technique alone feels like something I couldn’t master even in eight or ten years!’
’No wonder he said mastering thirty-six techniques would make one unrivaled in the Divine Wind Empire. Now I see it’s true!’
"My master told me that for this Martial Art, the first technique is just an opening stance and is relatively simple. If you focus on your Cultivation, you should be able to learn it in about a day. The only thing is, a one-day delay means we probably won’t reach your family’s estate until nighttime."
Nie Yun said with a laugh.
’Although I never practiced this Martial Art in my past life, as an old monster, my insight is on a different level. It’s just a Royal Family’s Top-Grade Cultivation Technique; a single glance was enough for me to understand its cultivation secrets.’
"A one-day delay is a one-day delay! As long as I can increase my strength, I’ll do whatever it takes!"
Yangg Yan was so excited to hear that he could master such a powerful move in a single day that he nearly jumped for joy.
"That’s settled then. We’ll have the carriage stop at an inn near your family’s estate and rent a small courtyard. After you’ve mastered it, it will be more convenient to go to your family."
Nie Yun arranged casually.
"Mm, okay, it’s a deal!"
Yangg Yan now followed his words to the letter and nodded eagerly.
With the plan decided, the two wasted no more time. Yangg Yan began to study the Chi Xiao Divine Axe First Technique, while Nie Yun seized the opportunity to cultivate.
’According to my past life’s memories, after I was injured by Nie Chao, the branch family suffered a series of sanctions from the main clan, which ultimately led to its ruin and demise. For that to have happened, someone in the clan must have been specifically targeting the Nie Tian Branch. There were already people deliberately scheming against us. Now, with the butterfly effect of my rebirth, the branch may look calm on the surface, but it’s actually like a small boat in a raging storm, ready to capsize at any moment!’
’To prevent the branch from capsizing, to stop my parents and relatives from repeating the fate of my past life, I must seize every second to cultivate and not waste a single moment!’
Soon, the two found an inn with a private courtyard near the Yangg Family’s estate. After they settled in, Nie Yun explained the secrets of the first technique in detail and gave a few more instructions before quietly leaving the courtyard.
In truth, teaching Yangg Yan the Chi Xiao Divine Axe to intentionally slow down their journey was a deliberate act by Nie Yun.
’Yangg Yan is only in his twenties and still immature. He probably doesn’t realize how dangerous this trip to the Yangg Family is. But I’m different. I’ve lived two lives. I have to make the necessary preparations in advance. This time, I’m not just going to help him place his mother’s memorial tablet in the ancestral hall; I’m going to help him seize the position of the family’s primary heir in one fell swoop!’
’Only by securing that position can he suppress the counterattacks from others and ensure his own safety!’
’It’s like when numerous princes vie for the throne. If you don’t want to be schemed against by others, there’s only one path: become the Emperor yourself!’
’To accomplish these things smoothly, I first need to investigate the impact of Yangg Jun’s death on the Yangg Family. Otherwise, if Yangg Yan walks into the family estate holding the Fiery Flame Axe, even a fool would guess he killed Yangg Jun. If they decide to surround and kill him, he won’t even know how he died!’
’Secondly, I need to create an illusion—the illusion that Yangg Yan is backed by a peerless expert! Only then will people be wary of him, and only then will the Yangg Family willingly hand over the position of primary heir without complaint.’
"The Yangg Family really lives up to its name as one of the Four Great Families. What a grand display!"
"You can say that again! All this fuss just for a hunt!"
"I heard this hunt is actually an assessment for the younger generation. Did you know that the Yangg Family’s primary heir, Yangg Jun, is dead?"
"I heard about that. They say he was killed by a mysterious person who suddenly appeared at the auction house. Apparently, this mysterious person is not only fabulously wealthy but also ridiculously powerful. He can casually hand out a Noble Top-Grade Martial Art! So incredible!"
"I also heard this mysterious person has a powerful backer. The Chen Family, one of the Four Great Families, has already established a friendly relationship with them. With that kind of backing, the Chen Family is probably going to become more and more powerful!"
Just as he walked out of the inn, he overheard two people talking emotionally over their meal.
’A mysterious person? The Chen Family is currying favor? It seems the Chen Family is the one spreading these rumors. I never expected them to do me such a huge favor!’
Hearing their conversation, Nie Yun’s eyes lit up as a plan formed in his mind.
’Of the two things I needed to do, gathering information was simple, but creating the illusion of being backed by a peerless expert was extremely difficult. I never thought the Chen Family would solve this problem for me!’
’The rumors are flying. I can strike while the iron is hot. Heh heh, let’s see if you fall for my trap!’
