Chapter 62

Yuan Shi is the solidification of the primordial energy of heaven and earth. Where there is life, there is primordial energy, so it stands to reason that the solidified primordial energy should be present in various worlds to some extent!

Just like oil, countries without any oil are few and far between!

The ring from just now is proof enough!

However, it's hard to say about the unique resources of the ancient continent. Just like before the great voyages on Earth, the American continent was extremely rich in resources, with unique items like rubber and tobacco, but lacked bees, earthworms, horses, wheels, and flowering plants!

Therefore, whether unique resources like fierce beasts exist in the martial arts world can only be a matter of luck!

However, in "The Heaven's Dragon Eight Parts," there are ancient red toads and ice silkworms, and in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," there are precious snakes and golden dolls. In "The Return of the Condor Heroes," there are divine condors, Qu Pushe snakes, and passion flowers...

Although these do not count as fierce beasts, they are at least more extraordinary than ordinary wild animals and may have unique qualities that the ancient continent lacks!

From this perspective, the martial arts world is not only a place to test and improve one's martial arts but can also serve as a strong rear base!

With a time flow rate of 1:10, one can cultivate many species there...

Inspiration struck, and Xiao Ran couldn't help but make various plans!

Xiao Ran only took out a little bit of stuff and exchanged it for 130,000 gold. This amount was not insignificant to his father, and it could be said that Xiao Ran wouldn't have to worry about making money even if he just became a dimensional merchant!

As long as one doesn't worry about money, they can focus on doing what they want!

When he returned home, Xiao Da Bao and Wang Xiao Feng saw that their son had improved another level in martial arts after just one trip, now only one level below them, and they couldn't stop smiling!

However, the couple felt they had no talent for martial arts and refused Xiao Ran's suggestion to share the martial arts techniques he had obtained outside. They prepared a sumptuous meal for Xiao Ran instead.

During dinner, Xiao Ran felt something was off and asked the two elders, "I see you seem distracted. Is something wrong at home?"

Xiao Da Bao replied, "Nothing is wrong. No matter what, with Dad here, you don't need to worry!"

Xiao Ran put down his chopsticks and looked at Xiao Da Bao, "So there is something wrong!

Dad, don't treat me like a child anymore; I've grown up!

If there's something wrong at home, tell me, and see if I can help!"

Xiao Da Bao was initially reluctant to speak, but after Xiao Ran's persistent persuasion, he finally revealed the issue!

A few days ago, there was a problem with the family's pharmacy. A partner in the store had secretly sold the medicine at a low price, then replaced it with inferior quality and sold expired medicine to patients, almost causing a fatality. The patients came to make trouble, causing quite a mess!

Compensation was a minor issue, but the damage to the reputation was significant, affecting the business of their tavern and clothing store, and even the supply channels!

Now, there was a problem with the cash flow, and they couldn't easily borrow money to avoid revealing their困境!

Xiao Ran thought for a moment and said, "This is easy to solve!

I have registered for the Golden Sword Martial Arts Conference. If I can achieve a good ranking, it will restore our family's reputation!

The last time I left home, Mom gave me 20,000 gold for the journey. I earned some money outside, and now I have about 130,000 to 140,000 gold in cash.

Moreover, I had a fortuitous encounter this time, obtaining some second- and third-rate martial arts manuals and some treasures. If I sell them all, I should be able to gather around a million gold without much trouble!"

He calculated the value of the items he had sold last time, and the total value of all the items he had obtained was roughly this amount!

Although he had many items in his storage space, the items he sold last time would not have fetched more than 50,000 gold without the Yuan Shi!

Xiao Da Bao's eyes lit up but then dimmed. If we calculate assets, Xiao Da Bao's assets are at least 20 to 30 million gold, but the liquid cash is only 2 to 3 million.

This time, there is a shortfall of nearly 3 million, and although a million is not a small amount, it doesn't solve the fundamental problem!

Xiao Ran thought for a moment and said, "The winner of the martial arts conference can receive a recommendation from the Lord of Doutu Xiecheng and Lord Feng Wanqiu, along with a substantial reward of 500,000 gold.

If I can sell this recommendation, even for 10 million gold, there will be people willing to buy it!"

Xiao Da Bao shook his head, "Not to mention how you would sell this recommendation, just getting to the top of the martial arts conference is extremely difficult!

I have also investigated the situation of the martial arts conference. There are already three participants at the third level of Qi Cultivation, and you are only at the second level. Winning is extremely difficult!

Moreover, if you really win, I would sell everything I have to prevent you from selling such a precious opportunity!

You don't need to worry about this. With over a million, we can hold on for a few days. I don't believe that Xiao Da Bao will be brought down by such a small matter!"

Xiao Ran didn't say anything more, pondering how to help the family through this crisis!

After dinner, he wanted to seek advice from Wang Gong on some martial arts issues, but Wang Gong was in seclusion. It seemed that Feng Wanqiu had truly helped him resolve the two sword qi in his body!

Helping Wang Gong would be a significant boost for the family once he fully recovers!

Without guidance, he would have to rely on himself!

Xiao Ran opened his attribute panel.

Name: Xiao Ran

Race: Human

Title: Elite

(Note: Advancing from the second level of Body Cultivation to the second level of Qi Cultivation in over two years can be considered elite among humans.)

Talent: Reading a thousand books, combat intuition, martial arts talent

(Note: The knowledge from books can be effectively applied in practice.

Combat intuition is quite sharp.

At the second level of Qi Cultivation, he can create his own martial arts and techniques, indicating excellent martial arts talent.)

Martial Arts Level: Initial stage of the second level of Qi Cultivation

(Note: Already has a basic understanding of martial arts.)

Martial Techniques: Three Galloping Horse Techniques, Seven Coiling Snake Techniques, Eight Fierce Bull Techniques

Nine Swords of Dugu, Evil-Exorcising Sword Technique, Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, Finger Flicking Technique, One Yang Finger, Toad Skill, Five Supreme Skills, Hua Mountain Sword Technique, Nine Yin Divine Claw, Southern Heaven Sword Technique, Flower Transplanting and Jade Linking, Star Misalignment Technique, Hua Mountain Sword Technique

(Note: Nine Swords of Dugu, Evil-Exorcising Sword Technique, Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, Finger Flicking Technique, Nine Yin Divine Claw are highly accomplished.

All other martial techniques are at the peak of perfection.)

Internal Martial Arts: World Tree

(Note: Named by the host.

Based on the Yi Jin Jing, it integrates the Xiantian Gong, Xingxing Gong, Huahua Bao, Jia Yi Gong, and other third-rate techniques into one, with a broad development potential and is already a second-rate technique.)

Ultimate Skill: Unfilled Yin-Yang Seal

(Note: Created by combining several third-rate techniques, it has been promoted to a second-rate technique.)

Dimensional Points: 0

(Note: Keep it up!)

Charisma: 70 points

(Note: Slightly charming)

Storage Space: 10 cubic meters

(Note: System-provided, cannot store living beings.)

The system clearly distinguishes between internal martial arts and techniques. Seeing that the World Tree technique and the Unfilled Yin-Yang Seal he created were recognized by the system and deemed to be second-rate techniques, Xiao Ran was very pleased!

To say that they were entirely original is not entirely correct; at most, they were integrated!

However, even so, it was very impressive. After all, even the outer disciples of the ten major sects can only learn second-rate techniques, while first-rate techniques are only available to inner disciples, and true disciples learn super-grade techniques.

This gave Xiao Ran even more confidence in winning the Golden Sword Martial Arts Conference! (Good night, everyone!)