The moon is shining brightly

Pei Si focused intently on practicing the Lingcang sword technique again and again.

The Lingcang sword technique originated from military tactics and consists of four moves, each aimed directly at vital points, and is relatively quick to practice.

Pei Si gripped the sword with both hands and slashed diagonally down from his shoulders, the sword's momentum like cutting off a stream of water.

Sheath the sword.

"Young Master Pei, take a look at this painting, 'The Old Ape Hanging the Seal in Contemplation'." Ruan Qing said with a sigh.

Besides the Lingcang sword technique, what their ancestors passed down to their lineage was this visualization diagram.

It is said that there are hidden secrets in this visualization image, but unfortunately, later generations were not wise enough to understand its mysteries.

Even he himself used other visualization diagrams to break through the Blood Courage Realm and enter the fourth realm.

Suddenly, Ruan Qing remembered the verse left by his ancestors: "Not the phoenix tree to roost the crane's feathers, but the swampy waves to wash away the dust of the world."

Pei Si accepted the visualization diagram.

"【Promotion Requirements: Increased materials required for advancing to Warrior (White), current progress on the visualization diagram is (1/1), and the Stone Lion's Throat Ash is (2/2)."

"Upgrade?!"

"Upgrade!"

Pei Si murmured to himself.

In an instant, a ray of blue light shot out from the Four Gods and Twelve Zodiac Animals bronze mirror and entered Pei Si's body.

[Judge: Pei Si]

【Position: Warrior (Blue)】

[Taoist Art: The Strength of a Tiger, Left and Right Combined]

[Taoist Arts Overview: Left punch deals high damage, right punch deals high damage, and the damage stacks between the two!]

[Left and Right Stacking: When using martial arts, the power is stacked, martial arts comprehension is improved, and the speed of practicing martial arts techniques and skills is increased by 30%!]

The left punch deals high damage, the right punch deals high damage!

Isn't that like stepping on your own foot with your left and spiraling upwards?

"Sect Master, please lend me this visualization diagram for seven days to study." Pei Si said with a smile. When he received the visualization diagram just now, he smelled incense, so it must be offered to him often.

Ruan Qing waved his hand and said, "It's up to you. You can observe for as many days as you like, but don't force yourself."

"Judging by the time, we should head to the county government office."

Along the way, after Ruan Qing's explanation, Pei Si learned about the situation at the dock.

"No wonder Lu Shouhuai wasn't at the martial arts school for several days; he was at the docks dealing with the water ghosts!"

Pei Si thought to himself.

Magistrate Du summoned all the major and minor forces in the county to discuss a plan to eliminate the water ghosts, and these martial arts school disciples might be conscripted.

The [swordsman] skill can come in handy.

Pei Si already had a plan in mind: tonight he would max out his proficiency as a swordsman and unlock new skills.

County government office.

Two enormous stone lions with cracked eyes sat at the entrance of the county government office.

Ruan Qing went to a meeting, while Pei Si followed a minor official from a local household. Before long, Pei Si met the registrar.

Registrar, Cui Qi.

She was about the same age as Pei Si, exceptionally beautiful, and an ordinary woman.

During the Great Qian Dynasty, women were also allowed to hold official positions.

In the northern frontier, there is a female warrior named Jiang Mu, who has been monitoring the Yan Dynasty for decades.

"Pei Si greets Registrar Cui," Pei Si said, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Young Master Pei, you are indeed a young talent. Magistrate Du has already explained this to me. Please come with me." Cui Qi beckoned to Pei Si, signaling him to follow her.

"Young Master Pei, what are your plans for the future?" Cui Qi asked with a smile, his hands tucked into his sleeves. "Spending all my time running around in the mountains, how can it compare to the peace and stability down here?"

Pei Si blinked and looked intently at Cui Qi. "Registration Officer Cui, is this a proposal to surrender?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Qi covered his mouth and laughed, "Come on, Pei Si, you're not some bandit who robs and plunders, so you have nothing to do with the idea of ​​being granted amnesty."

"Perhaps the county magistrate has taken a liking to talent."

Pei Si shook his head. "Registration Secretary Cui, to be honest, I admire the government and would love to be your colleague. However, I have other matters concerning me that involve my life. I cannot rest easy until they are resolved."

"Oh." Cui Qi nodded, a barely perceptible green glint flashing in her eyes. She could tell that Pei Si was telling the truth.

If even the Qingcheng County government can't resolve this, then this is no small matter.

"We've arrived at the warehouse. In our Qingcheng County government office, we currently only have three spirit weapons."

"A knife, a sword, or a gun—you may choose one." Cui Qi opened the storeroom.

Pei Si examined the long sword in the center.

The blade is long and slender, shaped like a seedling, and gleams with a cold light. There is a character engraved on the hilt, but it is now blurred and illegible.

He has already mastered the Lingcang sword technique, but he is lacking a long sword.

Pei Si stepped forward, grabbed the long sword with one hand, turned his head and smiled, "We're in need of a long sword, this will do."

"This long sword has a history; it was collected from the Zhou family. Even the head of the Zhou family couldn't explain its origin, only saying that it had been in his home since he could remember," Cui Qi explained.

Pei Si hung it on his waist.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting its light.

"Young Master Pei, shall we not name this spiritual weapon of yours?" Cui Qi asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.

After Pei Si won the championship in the winter hunt, some information about him had already circulated in the county government.

Master Lin, the blind man, was a treasure hunter who spent years traveling through the mountains.

She wanted to see what kind of names someone like Pei Si would give to weapons.

Pei Si suddenly remembered a topic he had read in his previous life: if you were to name your personal weapon, what name would you choose?

Some people call it the Invincible Cat Head, while others call it Wait a minute.

Pei Si walked out of the storeroom, the moonlight shining on his face, and suddenly recited: "The slanting moonlight shines through the gaps, the dew is cold, the silk ribbon is laid flat and cannot be blown."

"Let's call him Crack Moon."

A strange light flashed in Cui Qi's eyes as he chewed on the line of poetry.

The more you savor it, the more flavorful it becomes.

I thought Pei Si was a clueless country bumpkin, but who would have thought...

"A good name."

Cui Qi gave a thumbs up and praised.

"Registration Officer Cui, I wonder if there's a place for practice in the county office? I'm itching to use this magical weapon," Pei Si grinned.

"Follow me." Cui Qi walked ahead with his hands behind his back.

…………

Pei Si lowered his body and swept his blade, then stepped forward and thrust his long sword upwards.

This move, called "Stepping," is specifically designed to attack the lower body of heavily armored soldiers on the battlefield.

Then, Pei Si gripped the hilt of the knife with both hands, and the tip of the blade suddenly thrust forward, like a venomous snake probing for its prey.

"Swordsmanship Proficiency +1."

"Current job title: [Swordsman (None)], Proficiency: 42/100"

Ten meters away, Cui Qi leaned against a bronze pillar, his eyes fixed on Pei Si.

"Lingcang swordsmanship lives up to its reputation; it must have originated from military tactics." Cui Qi had a sharp eye; Pei Si's swordsmanship clearly showed that he had practiced for a long time.

"Could it be that Pei Si is Ruan Qing's illegitimate son? He has already mastered the Ling Cang sword technique in just a few days."

Cui Qi was aware of the highest level of knife skills in the county.

Disciples of the Lingcang Blade Sect must pass a test before they can be taught the Lingcang Blade Technique.

However, the records show that Pei Si had recently joined the Lingcang Blade Sect.

After watching for a while, Cui Qi got bored and turned to leave.

Inside the training ground, Pei Si practiced continuously, wielding only a sword.

"Swordsmanship proficiency +1".

"Swordsmanship proficiency +1".

"Swordsmanship proficiency +1..."

An hour later, Pei Si sheathed his sword, stood with his feet shoulder-width apart and toes turned inward, drank the blood of the monster, and erected a tiger-shaped stake.

Pei Si's Qi and blood surged within his body, flowing through the three Yin meridians of the hand.

The Meridian Opening Realm is divided into three stages.

Initiate the pulse, follow the meridians, and harmonize the pulse.