novelraw Chapter 1135 - 1129: Pirated Books
Chapter 1135 - 1129: Pirated Books
"Mr. Zhang, these are..." Han Xingye looked at the five books in Zhang Menglong’s hands, the names seemed to be some kind of Martial Arts Techniques, but they felt a bit odd, as if they weren’t ordinary secret manuals.
"I used to sell pirated books, besides having a lot of money, these secret manuals were abundant," Zhang Menglong said, "If you go to the Cang Lan Sword Sect, I guess you could learn some good things. It’s not easy to find a better sect around here for this opportunity, so consider this as compensation for you."
"Then I’ll take this one." Upon hearing about pirated books, Han Xingyu lost much interest instantly; if he joined the Cang Lan Sword Sect and worked hard, he might be able to study Cosmic Level Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts within the core ranks.
What kind of legitimate secret manual could be pirated and sold? It was probably nothing more than First-grade or Second-grade Martial Arts Techniques, not much different from the stuff sold on the streets.
Han Xingyu randomly picked a book called "Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger" and held it in his hand.
"You’re quite good at picking, young man. This should be the most suitable for you at this stage," Zhang Menglong said as he put away the other basic manuals, "Study well, I have high hopes for you."
"This man is filthy rich but seems a bit off in the head," Han Xingyu had heard from his sister about Zhang Menglong’s background earlier; buying a rundown inn with 20 Martial Crystals, what kind of normal person does that?
Can they really rely on this person to avenge their deep hatred? Why does he feel so unreliable?
"Aren’t you going to open it and take a look?" Zhang Menglong seemingly noticed Han Xingyu’s feelings.
"Let’s open it and see," Han Xingye signaled Han Xingyu with a look; this mysterious Zhang Menglong, full of riches, brought out astonishing things, maybe this is a Heaven-level martial art?
"Alright." Han Xingyu fought back the urge to toss it into the trash, opened this manual, and immediately realized it wasn’t the usual data recorded in writing but rather imprinted on the book in a way resembling spiritual power.
Usually, only very ordinary Cultivation Techniques could be recorded in text. Of course, there are exceptions, but most advanced Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts are inherited in similar ways.
"Could it be I underestimated him?" Han Xingyu directly activated that spiritual imprint, and instantly, a golden light shot from his brow into his mind.
In that instant, everything around him changed, just a moment ago, he was standing in the courtyard of his sister’s inn, but in the blink of an eye, he appeared on a desolate, vast desert.
A black-robed person stood on the desert, his figure slightly old and hunched, but standing in this world, he seemed like an eternal giant.
Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Hand, created by the ancient Desolation Emperor, after gathering Martial Spirit can become Spirit Martial Arts, Spirit Martial Arts, comparable to Primordial Level!
Half a finger shakes the heavens
One finger imprisons the heavens
Two fingers shatter mountains and rivers
Three fingers annihilate living beings
Four fingers break the dome of the sky
Five fingers stir the cosmos
Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Hand
...
Information about this martial art flashed in his mind in an instant.
"Primordial Level martial art?" Han Xingyu stood there in surprise, like an old monk deep in meditation; this seller of pirated manuals was selling something beyond even Heaven-level, a cosmic and primordial level martial art!
Damn, did his family know just how incredible he was? Earlier he thought trading this opportunity for a pirated manual was a great loss, now he questioned Zhang Menglong’s intelligence even more—a Primordial Level martial art for a Fourth Grade sect exam spot?
If you brought this out, people would probably be willing to trade a Ninth Grade Sect or even a Ninth Grade Dynasty for this martial art!
In his daze, the black-robed person moved, and all the Mystic Qi in the sky and earth seemed to gather into his body at that moment.
"Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger, five fingers stir the cosmos!"
Like the sound of an ancient bell, the sky above the desert was suddenly filled with dark clouds, accompanied by a deity-like will and power descending, with five colossal fingers coming down from the sky.
Every finger was etched with weathered fingerprints, yet the force surrounding them was so strong it caused ripples in space, ripping it apart!
"Boom!"
The five fingers plunged into the earth, the cracks stretching thousands of miles, spewing hot lava, as if the world was ending!
Snapping back to reality, Han Xingye found herself back in their world, her gaze vacant, forehead and back almost soaked with sweat; this martial art was terrifying beyond words!
Picking one at random turned out to be a Primordial Level martial art; could the other four manuals Zhang Menglong had also be something at the Primordial Level or even a supreme Wilderness Level?
Heaven-level stuff is already extremely rare, those Cosmic Level Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts are the treasures of top sects, and Cosmic Level martial arts haven’t appeared in countless ages on this continent.
He suddenly felt a pang of regret; he should have selected more carefully earlier.
But now he was certain, Zhang Menglong going to Cang Lan Sword Sect was definitely not to do good deeds, apprentice under a master? Who’s apprenticing who? Who’s learning from whom?
What kind of terrifying background would a person like him have?
For some reason, Han Xingyu suddenly felt cold sweat for Cang Lan Sword Sect; what could they have done to provoke someone like this?
Seeing his brother’s expression, Han Xingye guessed that Zhang Menglong’s so-called "pirated manuals" must have brought him quite a surprise.
"Xingyu, could this be a Heaven-level Martial Arts Technique?" Han Xingye probed.
Han Xingyu shook his head.
"A Ninth Grade Cultivation Technique or Martial Art?" Han Xingye was slightly disappointed, "Just keep it, it’s still good stuff."
"Sis... this is a Primordial Level martial art."
"Primordial Level?" Han Xingye’s expression changed in shock; she assumed what Zhang Menglong brought out would be at most Heaven-level, as anything beyond that is exceptionally rare on this continent.
Imagining the kind of stir a Primordial Level martial art could cause is obvious even with hindsight!
"Mr. Zhang, these Martial Crystals..." After much internal conflict, Han Xingye finally pushed the box full of Martial Crystals back in front of Zhang Menglong.
She could see Zhang Menglong had really bought this inn just for an exam spot; now that he had the spot, there was no need to spend on this hotel anymore.
Although the allure of those 20 Martial Crystals was quite strong, having received such a favor and promise from Zhang Menglong, she really couldn’t accept these Martial Crystals.
"Keep these things; I’ve never taken back what I’ve given," Zhang Menglong pushed the box back, "Your brother still needs resources for cultivation, right? Since he can’t get into Cang Lan Sword Sect, he won’t enjoy the sect’s cultivation resources; this compensation should also be on me."
"But it’s too much!"
"If you think it’s too much, just don’t charge me when I come to stay here in the future," Zhang Menglong said, "This is just a bit of my pocket money after all."
The siblings exchanged a glance, realizing Zhang Menglong’s goodwill. They deeply bowed to Zhang Menglong, "Mr. Zhang, your vast kindness will never be forgotten!"