After a day of preparation, all the Viking Kingdom's pet eagles were sent to the fleet pursuing Gao Jianfei.
There are a total of 12,000 eaglets.
On the morning of the second day, 12,000 eaglets took flight in unison, creating a spectacular sight in the sky, resembling a giant black and white carpet. Countless eaglets began to cover the inaccessible forks in the road.
The 25 princes in charge of the pursuit looked up at the eaglets and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Of course, they weren't sure if these eaglets could successfully find Gao Jianfei and his group. After all, eaglets don't have very good eyesight, can't fly very high, and have poor stealth. Also, eaglets don't have much stamina and can't fly 24 hours a day; they only fly for 3 or 4 hours a day, covering a distance of about 30 to 60 kilometers.
Of course, using aerial units is much more effective than ships navigating these intricate branching routes.
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Meanwhile, on Gao Jianfei's side...
After a long, ambiguous, exciting, and unspeakable wait, 30 days have finally passed!
During this period, Gao Jianfei was really going crazy. He had to ask Li Yun and Song Ying several times a day, and he also had to go into the haunted house to find Mu Wanqing. If Li Yun hadn't thought of using oral sex, the consequences would have been even more serious. Gao Jianfei might have gone to find Zheng Cuiyun and Nie Xiaoxia, those two virgins.
"This is no human life! Good young men have almost all been reduced to sex machines!" Gao Jianfei also felt extremely ashamed. Fortunately, after much anticipation, he finally received Hong Qigong's soul and it was pieced together.
That evening, the sweet voice of the intelligent program finally resounded in Gao Jianfei's mind...
"Dear user, congratulations! The soul of the Level 5 ghost Hong Qigong has been pieced together and placed in room 5-2 of the Ghost Den. You have gained 30 experience points and 30 exorcism points. Please continue your efforts to piece together and place more Level 5 ghosts into the Ghost Den. You can now meet with Hong Qigong in room 5-2 immediately."
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***: Thank you for the blessings and tips, brothers. Actually, there's no need to spend money on tips, just congratulations and I'll be done.
Chapter 525 The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms
Chapter 525 The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms
Gao Jianfei was extremely excited. The thought that learning Hong Qigong's martial arts would greatly increase the chances of curing the suffocating, mind-numbing aftereffects of the Seven Injury Fist, made Gao Jianfei impatient! He didn't care whether Song Ying in his arms was really asleep, and with a single thought, he entered the Ghost Den.
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome to your haunted home. You may now enter room 5-2 to meet Hong Qigong!"
The intelligent program spoke in its usual obsequious tone.
Without a word, Gao Jianfei rushed straight to the fifth floor of the Ghost Den. The door to room number 2 was ajar, and Gao Jianfei pushed it open and entered, his heart pounding with excitement.
Putting aside the urgent need to cure the hidden ailments of the Seven Injury Fist, Gao Jianfei was actually quite satisfied to have met this pivotal figure from the Legend of the Condor Heroes. Moreover, having learned Hong Qigong's martial arts, Gao Jianfei was now even more formidable!
As soon as he entered the room, a strange and rich fragrance swept over him as if it were covering the sky and the sun, gripping Gao Jianfei tightly!
Gao Jianfei couldn't help but close his eyes, greedily inhaling the aroma... After careful discernment, Gao Jianfei tasted a mixture of chicken soup, duck soup, and other flavors. It was very strange.
It smells good, but it's also quite strange.
Upon opening his eyes, Gao Jianfei took a few steps. Amidst the rich fragrance, he saw that the room contained an outdoor scene. There was a wooden railing, a thatched hut, and some chicks and ducks being raised—it looked exactly like a rural courtyard.
Gao Jianfei slowly moved his feet, walked along a cobblestone path, and entered the farmhouse courtyard. Then, he saw an old man.
Uh... an old man wearing a robe that was patched up but very clean.
The old man had white hair and beard, a long face, a thin beard under his chin, rough hands and feet, and carried a large vermilion lacquered gourd on his back.
At that moment, the old man was also smiling at Gao Jianfei.
At the old man's feet was a large earthenware pot, from which white steam rose, as if food was being cooked. The aroma that Gao Jianfei smelled was coming from this earthenware pot.
Gao Jianfei's gaze shifted, and he noticed a stick, entirely emerald green and resembling bamboo but not quite, leaning against the wall near the thatched hut. It was simply placed there haphazardly.
Gao Jianfei's heart skipped a beat... Damn, could this be the legendary symbol of the Beggars' Sect leader, the Dog-Beating Stick?
At this moment, the old man laughed heartily, "You must be Xiao Gao, the owner of this place? Hahaha! This old beggar has to thank you for bringing me here, hahaha! Perfect timing, I've been craving something delicious, so I cooked a pot of food. There's wine and dishes here, how about we have a few drinks?"
This person must be none other than Hong Qigong, the Northern Beggar.
Faced with the invitation from the legendary hero, Gao Jianfei naturally dared not say much. He had always admired Hong Qigong when he read the novel, and now that he had seen him in person, he was naturally excited.
Immediately, Gao Jianfei went over and sat down with Hong Qigong. The two, one old and one young, did not stand on ceremony and began to drink wine from their gourds while eating food from the casserole.
The casserole was enormous, emitting a wonderful aroma. The meat inside was already tender. Gao Jianfei used chopsticks to pick up pieces of meat; sometimes it was beef, sometimes pork, sometimes chicken… In short, the casserole contained a variety of meats. The taste was quite good; while not exactly top-tier cuisine, it was still sweet, refreshing, and smooth without being greasy.
The two of them ate a lot while chatting idly.
While eating, Gao Jianfei picked up a long, thin object from the pot. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be half of a huge centipede!
"Huh?!" Gao Jianfei was startled and threw the centipede back into the pot. Then he stared at Hong Qigong with wide eyes.
Hong Qigong said casually, "Xiao Gao, this is a hundred-year-old centipede. It's quite tough and hasn't been stewed until tender, but it's still edible. Don't waste it; it's all delicious!" With that, Hong Qigong picked up a rat from the pot. Like a monster, he devoured the rat in no time, then picked up a snake, a spider…
"Eat up, Xiao Gao, don't be shy...it's all delicious!" Hong Qigong devoured the insects and other things that looked terrifying to normal people, like a starving ghost reincarnated...
Gao Jianfei was so frightened that he dropped his chopsticks, and his throat started to itch... Damn it, I just ate a stew of rats, spiders, and lizards... I'm dizzy! This old beggar, he dares to eat anything!
Forcing himself not to vomit, and too embarrassed to rebuke Hong Qigong to his face, Gao Jianfei could only save face and eat with Hong Qigong. He himself dared not eat large mouthfuls anymore, but just drank heavily.
Hong Qigong didn't stop until his stomach was so full it was round and bulging like a sphere. He smiled and said to Gao Jianfei, "Little Gao, the food I make is a bit rough, you might not like it. But my apprentice is a culinary expert. If you bring her here to cook for the old beggar, he'll give you that dish!"
As he spoke, Hong Qigong pointed to the dog-beating stick against the wall.
Gao Jianfei instinctively blurted out, "Your apprentice?"
“Yes, it’s that girl Rong’er,” Hong Qigong said with a smile.
At this moment, the voice of the intelligent program rang in Gao Jianfei's mind... "Dear user, Level 5 Ghost Hong Qigong has issued you a hidden quest... As long as you bring Huang Rong to the Ghost's Den, you will receive a Dog-Beating Stick as a gift from Hong Qigong. This Dog-Beating Stick can be exchanged for using Ghost-Exorcising Points for 20 Ghost-Exorcising Points."
"So expensive?" Gao Jianfei was taken aback.
"Yes," the AI program said. "Dear user, the Beggars' Sect leader's token, the Dog-Beating Stick, is made of a special material. It is incredibly hard and can withstand impacts from swords, spears, and stones without damage. It is a token of a major sect, therefore, it is worth 20 Exorcism Points."
"Oh, but I'm not concerned about that for now. This stick is useless to me anyway," Gao Jianfei muttered. "I'd better learn Hong Qigong's martial arts first!"
"As you wish, esteemed user! Super Ghost Instrument, learning space activated!"
Subsequently, at Gao Jianfei's request, Hong Qigong generously taught him the entire set of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. Gao Jianfei could have learned the Dog-Beating Staff Technique at the same time, but since he disliked using sticks as weapons, he didn't spend time learning it.
A set of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, and Hong Qigong's internal energy cultivation!
The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are extremely powerful and yang, possessing boundless strength; they are a palm technique with exceptional offensive capabilities...
The dragon that soars too high will regret it!
Flying Dragon Heaven!
See Tatsuta!
The hidden dragon should not be used!
It is advantageous to cross great rivers!
...
Each palm technique is simple in form, but the difficulty lies in the method of applying force and the experience required.
Under Hong Qigong's patient guidance, and with Gao Jianfei's own good martial arts foundation, it took him a full three hours to master this palm technique to perfection!
Gao Jianfei stood beside an ancient tree and unleashed a powerful attack, the "Regretful Dragon" move, shattering the tree—which would have taken several adults to encircle—into pieces!
Gao Jianfei smiled with satisfaction.
At this moment, not only had he mastered the incredibly powerful Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, but he had also absorbed Hong Qigong's internal energy. Gao Jianfei felt a surge of heat within his dantian, his entire body brimming with energy, as if a casual punch or clap could unleash terrifying power!
Now, when Gao Jianfei uses the Seven Injury Fist, he can not only fully utilize its wonders, but also maintain stable internal energy without any mishaps. He can also control the force of the attack with complete freedom.
In other words, the aftereffects of Gao Jianfei's forced practice of the Seven Injury Fist due to insufficient internal strength have become completely negligible after merging with Hong Qigong's internal strength!
It's resolved!
The kind of thing that caused Gao Jianfei to go mad and have overwhelming desires will never happen to him again!
Now, Gao Jianfei felt refreshed and relaxed, with a sense of comfort and health emanating from every part of his body.
"It wasn't easy! I'm finally back to normal!" Gao Jianfei sighed with emotion, thanked Hong Qigong, and then left the haunted house.
Now, Gao Jianfei's skill with both hands is simply outstanding in every aspect!
One-Finger Divine Skill!
Seven Injury Fist!
The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!
These three hand techniques encompass the three arts of fist, palm, and finger, and are all top-notch ancient martial arts.
With the support of powerful internal energy, it can be said that Gao Jianfei has now truly entered the ranks of top masters!
Holding the exhausted and sleeping Song Ying in his arms, Gao Jianfei felt a sense of relief and a smile in his heart. "With my current skills, what kind of scene would it be when facing the so-called experts from the Holy Land? Of course, before that, I still have to go to the Viking Kingdom and get everything I want."
With his newfound strength, Gao Jianfei naturally harbored great ambitions.
The next morning, Gao Jianfei and Song Ying woke up together. Song Ying asked Gao Jianfei in a weak voice, "Jianfei...you...want it?" This wasn't a teasing remark, but rather, every morning before, Gao Jianfei, still suffering from the aftereffects of the Seven Injury Fist, would be overcome with lust and insist on having sex with Song Ying. And every night, it would happen several times. Song Ying was suffering terribly. Each morning's encounter was a test for Song Ying, and...it was torture. She loved Gao Jianfei, yet she couldn't refuse him...
Gao Jianfei chuckled and said gently, "Xiaoying, I was wrong the other day..."
"No..." Song Ying quickly said, "Jianfei, I know I didn't do well, but I really love you and I didn't mean to disobey you. How about... I, I'll use my mouth... it hurts a little there..."
"Haha," Gao Jianfei laughed, feeling even more tender towards the woman who loved him so deeply. He explained, "Xiaoying, to tell you the truth, the reason I was like that a while ago was because I went into a qi deviation while practicing martial arts... However, I have recovered now, so I will give you love appropriately in the future and won't be so demanding anymore, haha!"
Hearing Gao Jianfei say this, Song Ying finally felt relieved.
Afterwards, Gao Jianfei told Li Yun about how he had overcome his demonic possession.
Upon hearing this, the young woman was happy for Gao Jianfei, but a sense of melancholy welled up within her as well. She thought to herself, "If this is the case, will Jianfei no longer be with me...?"
Now, Gao Jianfei was in excellent spirits, with no more worries. His physical strength and inner energy were surging, and he was full of vitality. His subordinates also noticed the change in Gao Jianfei's mental state, so Blank and the others asked him, "Respected Master, what should we do next?"
Gao Jianfei snapped his fingers and smiled, "Wait!"
It really is a wait.
Gao Jianfei was determined to return to the Viking Empire alone. In fact, he had learned about that almost bug-like thing... well, it was about first using a lion's roar to destroy the animals' brain nerves, and then using cheap exorcism points to possess those animals.
After discovering this bug, Gao Jianfei felt compelled to return to the Viking Empire.
So many polar bears can be obtained using this trick and cheap exorcism points, forming a terrifying animal army. Where else can you find such a good deal?
Of course, it's necessary to accumulate enough exorcism points before returning to the Viking Empire.
At a rate of 1 Exorcism Point per day, Gao Jianfei decided to accumulate 30-50 Exorcism Points and then return directly to the Viking Empire.
So, Gao Jianfei spent the rest of the time waiting happily. Watching his exorcism points increase day by day filled him with joy.
One day, Gao Jianfei was on the island, helping his men build a catapult, when suddenly his ears twitched and he noticed a slight sound in mid-air.