Chapter 28

Hearing Zi Chen's words, Xue Lin blinked her eyes and said, "I suddenly don't want to exchange for a movement technique. I feel that combat techniques are more practical."

Zi Chen's eyes were filled with emotion. He naturally knew what Xue Lin wanted to do. He shook his head and said, "I already have a first-rate combat technique. I don't need any other technique."

Xue Lin giggled, "I didn't say that I would give it to you. I want to practice it myself."

Zi Chen felt that his eyes were a little blurry, "Then you should exchange for some nimble combat techniques, not this kind of fist technique."

Xue Lin stuck out her tongue and immediately felt disappointed. She said in a low voice, "You've provoked a lot of people you shouldn't have. You don't have contribution points, and you don't have a second-rate combat technique. You'll be at a disadvantage."

"Don't worry. I already said that I have a first-rate combat technique." Zi Chen said confidently.

"But everyone knows that it's a trash combat technique. It's impossible to practice." Xue Lin said loudly.

"Since it's a combat technique, there's no such thing as impossible to practice. Trust me, I'll definitely master the Thunderbolt Finger." Zi Chen's eyes were filled with determination and confidence.

"Really?"

Zi Chen nodded and said, "Now, you should go and exchange for a movement technique book."

"Okay." Xue Lin nodded obediently.

This time, Xue Lin carefully looked at some movement techniques to find a suitable one. After half an hour of looking, Xue Lin finally decided to exchange for the Cloud Traversing Steps. This was a higher level movement technique than the Cloud Traversing Steps. It was more mysterious.

"This … Zi Chen, since we're already here, why don't we go to the third floor to take a look? That's where the first-rate combat techniques are stored." Looking at the third floor, Xue Lin's eyes lit up.

"Okay, let's go take a look." Zi Chen was also very curious about the first-rate combat techniques on the third floor.

The two of them went up to the third floor.

The third floor wasn't very big, only a few dozen square meters. There were only a few dozen combat techniques on the third floor. However, the first thing that caught their eyes wasn't the combat techniques, but the contribution points.

The first one actually cost 755 contribution points.

The Thunderbolt Finger cost 755 contribution points.

At this moment, the place where the Thunderbolt Finger was placed was empty. Beside it was the Ethereal Steps, which required a hundred contribution points. Other than that, there were many other First-Rate Battle Techniques. The cheapest one required fifty contribution points.

"These first-rate battle skills are arranged for core disciples and can be obtained for free. However, inner disciples need to use contribution points to exchange for them.

Fifty contribution points, even if you hand over five hundred years old spiritual herbs, you'll still have to pay a few of them. "Xue Lin's words were somewhat sour.

"755 Contribution Points." Looking at the Contribution Points marked on the Thunderbolt Finger, Zi Chen was completely shocked.

He had never thought that the [Thunderbolt Finger] would actually require 755 contribution points to exchange, which was equivalent to 655 True Qi Dans. This was a publicly recognized trash combat skill. Who would exchange for it? Only core disciples could use it for free. If Zi Chen were to obtain contribution points, he estimated that it would take him several decades.

This time, Zi Chen knew that he had really profited. He had obtained 755 contribution points for no reason.

There weren't many First-Rate Battle Techniques, but the two of them were dazzled. Moreover, they could only stare. Among them, the Ethereal Steps attracted the attention of Zi Chen and Xue Lin. Unfortunately, the two of them didn't have enough contribution points and could only leave in the end.

A [Cloud Traversing Steps] required ten contribution points. After it was purchased, the old man announced that it could only be used for a month. After a month, it had to be returned and not be allowed to leave the Nimbus Martial Ancestor.

A First-Rate Battle Technique could only be used for three months. A Second-Rate Battle Technique could only be used for one month. A Third-Rate Battle Technique could only be used for one week.

"Zi Chen, if you encounter any danger, come find me. I'll help you think of a way." Before leaving, Xue Lin whispered.

"Okay." Zi Chen nodded. This time, he didn't refuse.

After seeing Xue Lin return to her residence, Zi Chen left. This time, he returned to refine the remaining True Qi Dans and strive for a breakthrough in his strength. However, with a mere five True Qi Dans, he still had to use more than half of it to refine his body. The chances of a breakthrough weren't high.

"Zi Chen."

On the way back, a white-clothed disciple suddenly blocked in front of Zi Chen.

"What's the matter?" Looking at this stranger, Zi Chen looked at him in confusion.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Luo Mu. You can call me Senior Brother Luo Mu." Luo Mu said with a smile.

"What's the matter?" Zi Chen still said the same sentence.

"Hehe, it's nothing big. I just want to borrow a few True Qi Dans from Junior Brother. I hope Junior Brother can give me some face." Luo Mu said.

"Are you crazy? Do I know you?" Zi Chen looked at Luo Mu as if he was looking at an idiot. Then, he turned around and left.

"You insulted me. I want to duel with you. Otherwise, you can lend me your True Qi Dans." Luo Mu said.

"Idiot." Zi Chen walked away in large strides. He didn't even have enough True Qi Dans for himself. How could he lend them to a stranger?

Rather than borrowing, it was more like robbing.

There were idiots every day. Today, there were many.

On the way back, Zi Chen unexpectedly saw several 'Senior Brothers'. Moreover, they all threatened to borrow his True Qi Dans.

Now that Zi Chen had more than a dozen True Qi Dans, naturally many people knew about it. Therefore, there were also many people who wanted to obtain benefits from Zi Chen.

"Idiot."

Zi Chen didn't know how many times he had called them idiots. Only then did he walk back to his room. In short, when he left, those who wanted to take advantage of him were looking at him with resentful eyes.

"Humph, no wonder you can't enter the Inner Sect. You are so stingy." The 'Senior Brothers' coldly said.

This was just a small episode.

Zi Chen returned to his room and sat down cross-legged. His eyes were focused on his nose. After calming down, he began to swallow the True Qi Dans. Another transformation began.

One by one, the True Qi Dans disappeared in front of Zi Chen. As his heart beat, it transmitted an even purer energy. Zi Chen's physique and True Qi also underwent a transformation under this energy.

After half a day, the five True Qi Dans were completely refined. Zi Chen's strength was fixed at the late sixth stage. There was still a long way to go before he could reach the seventh stage. His powerful physique was also at the late seventh stage. He was not far from the eighth stage.

In the evening, a servant came to deliver food. Zi Chen ate a little and then closed the door. He was preparing to research a first-rate Battle Skill.

In a short time, without True Qi Dans, Zi Chen's strength could not make any breakthroughs. The only way to increase his combat strength was to research a first-rate Battle Skill.

Thunderbolt Finger.

In front of Zi Chen was the Thunderbolt Finger. This was not a copy of the Battle Skill, but the original copy. On the surface of the book, there were three large words that looked like snakes of lightning.

Zi Chen opened the Battle Skill. The power of lightning hit him in the face. This was only a fragment, and only one move was recorded.

Thunderbolt Finger.

Move, chant, Zi Chen memorized it. He had already deduced it many times in his heart. The True Qi in his body was constantly surging, trying to stimulate it.

As the chant of the Battle Skill revolved, Zi Chen's eyes flashed. His finger suddenly pointed forward at a very fast speed.

"Swoosh."

The finger pointed out. In the blink of an eye, it reached the limit. There was speed, but there was no sign of thunder.

The first failure.

Zi Chen was not disheartened. This was a Battle Skill that was known as the most powerful Battle Skill. Everyone agreed that no matter how talented Zi Chen was, it was impossible for him to learn and comprehend it in one try.

His finger pointed again and again. Zi Chen was trying to find the feeling of Thunderbolt Finger. Every time he tried, he failed.

Once, twice, ten times, twenty times, a hundred times.

Night fell. The sky was filled with stars. After several hours of experimentation, it ended in failure.

Zi Chen sat cross-legged. He took a deep breath and abandoned the disappointment in his heart. He once again entered a state of mind and body emptiness.

After a moment, Zi Chen's breathing stabilized. His mind was empty. His consciousness entered the space of thunder and lightning.

In front of him, the whirlpool formed by thunder and lightning surged again. A youth of thunder and lightning slowly walked out. The moment he saw the other party, Zi Chen's eyes lit up.

The youth was thunder and lightning was the youth. At first glance, Zi Chen seemed to have seen the essence of Thunderbolt Finger. Then, the indifferent youth of thunder and lightning pointed a finger at him.

In an instant, Zi Chen seemed to see a bolt of lightning appear between the young man's fingers as he raised his hand. As the lightning flashed, it flew towards him with the speed of lightning.

In Zi Chen's eyes, there was only this bolt of lightning flying towards him.

"Peng."

The lightning exploded in front of him. Zi Chen's eyes were filled with silver light. His consciousness dissipated in the space of thunder and lightning.

Stars fell from the window and shone on Zi Chen's calm face. Suddenly, Zi Chen opened his eyes. A bolt of lightning flashed in his eyes.

"Thunderbolt Finger."

Zi Chen's eyes lit up. It seemed that he had some understanding of Thunderbolt Finger. As his True Qi surged, a silver light appeared at his fingertips.

That night, Zi Chen did not rest. He practiced Thunderbolt Finger the entire time. However, he did not gain much.

The next morning, Zi Chen, who had practiced for the entire night, finally got up.

"This Thunderbolt Finger is really difficult to practice. Even though I have seen the essence of Thunderbolt Finger with my own eyes and have the power of thunder and lightning in my body, I still haven't crossed the threshold." Zi Chen sighed in his heart.

It was already so difficult for him to practice it. If others did not have the essence of Thunderbolt Finger and did not have the power of thunder and lightning, wouldn't it be even more difficult? There was a reason why Thunderbolt Finger was called a trash battle skill.

After washing up, the servants brought in food. Zi Chen hurriedly ate two mouthfuls. Then, there was a call from outside the door.

Another unfamiliar senior brother came and said that he wanted to borrow True Qi Pills. Regarding this, Zi Chen was helpless.

Senior brothers came and went, making Zi Chen very irritated. In his imagination, Wang Xiong and the others would come to find trouble again. However, half a day had passed and Wang Xiong still did not appear. This made Zi Chen somewhat surprised, but it also made him feel a lot more at ease.

Compared to Wang Xiong, these senior brothers who came to borrow things were obviously easier to deal with.

Today, Wang Xiong did not appear because he was with Luo Men.

Both sides were discussing how to deal with Zi Chen.

"Let's use the simplest method. Send him out on a mission and then kill him outside." In the end, Luo Men casually said.

"Okay, let's do as senior brother says. I will personally go." After a moment of silence, Wang Xiong nodded.

In order to curry favor with Luo Men, Wang Xiong, who was at the peak of True Energy Level 3, actually wanted to personally take action.

When Wang Xiong returned, it was already evening. Wang Xiong prepared to wait for a day. Early the next morning, he would send someone to tell Zi Chen that he was going out on a mission.

Early in the morning, a senior brother came to Zi Chen's room and shouted again, saying that there was a mission. However, after shouting for a long time, there was no response.

It was not until noon that the person who brought food came again and told this senior brother that Zi Chen did not appear in the morning.

The door was forced open and the room was empty.