Martial Arts: My Talent Has No Limits

Chapter 54 Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune

"Huh, it actually broke through the defense?"

"That strength... no wonder Elder Zheng praised you so highly."

Zhong Ziyin watched his decisive and efficient movements.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

The other two exchanged surprised glances.

"Are you really at the third level of cultivation?"

A glint flashed in Zhou Yingxue's clear eyes. She shook her head and said, "It shouldn't be like this. Although this Xuan Turtle has not yet completed its three tribulations, even if its defense is ordinary and its internal strength is strong, it cannot be broken through so easily."

"This strength..."

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be no less powerful than the internal strength cultivated through secret techniques."

She finished speaking.

The other two simultaneously showed strange expressions.

Upon hearing this, Qin Jiu composed himself slightly, drew his longsword without making a sound, and said, "Senior brother is too kind. I was just born stronger than the average person, and with this advanced-grade blade, it is enough for me to penetrate the gaps in this beast's scales."

"yes."

The three nodded noncommittally.

They didn't seem inclined to press further.

After all, he is a martial arts practitioner.

Everyone has some secrets, and it would be quite impolite to pry into them.

"Junior Brother has finally achieved his wish, and I must thank my senior brothers for that." Qin Jiu cupped his hands and said, "If any of the servants around here need anything, please just give the order. I won't stay here and bother you any longer."

He thanked him.

He then took his leave.

All three of them readily agreed.

Soon.

Qin Jiu hurriedly returned to the east wing and focused his mind back on the red seal.

There hangs a black-and-white illustrated guide.

When the thought settles.

A message appeared simultaneously.

[Nine Tribulations Mystic Turtle (Tier 5)]

[Talent: Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune (Metal)]

[Note: Although the divine tortoise lives a long life, it still has an end; though it has been reborn nine times and died nine times, its blessings are boundless.]

[Talent Status: Can be Imprinted]

[Engraving Requirements: One century-old amulet coin]

"Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune... Golden talent."

Qin Jiu paused in his breath.

His only two golden talents come from a third-tier spirit beast and a first-tier spirit beast. The former's power is self-evident; as long as one's spirit is strong enough, one can travel dozens of miles in a single thought and perceive the good or evil others have for oneself.

The latter, however, makes one immune to all poisons.

Can be imagined.

How powerful must this golden talent, originating from a fifth-tier spirit beast, be?

While pondering.

His gaze fell on the imprinting conditions section.

"One lucky charm coin."

"Are the imprinting conditions this simple?"

Qin Jiu looked surprised.

The so-called "Yasheng" is a special copper coin given by the elders in the family every year when welcoming spring and receiving blessings. It has the meaning of warding off evil and disasters, as well as praying for good fortune.

And the amulet coins that have been around for a hundred years.

Many people in the city should own one.

He pondered for a moment.

He then summoned a servant and ordered him to go out and purchase the item at a high price.

This time.

It was less than an hour later.

Three rusty coins were placed on the table in the stone pavilion.

This is still to prevent someone from passing off inferior goods as qualified ones.

Otherwise it would be even faster.

As Qin Jiu pondered this, he raised his hand to cover the three copper coins, and then, with a thought, one of the lucky charms disappeared into his palm.

The red seal trembled violently.

The ink-wash illustration of the Nine Tribulations Black Tortoise quickly faded.

until it disappears.

A mysterious and profound feeling welled up in my heart.

"This is......"

Qin Jiu was slightly taken aback.

Then he stepped out of the pavilion and jumped onto the roof.

He then looked towards the west gate of the outer city.

It was nearly dusk, but under the thick clouds covering the sky, not a single ray of the setting sun could be seen; only night was gradually falling. A mountain range stretched out beyond the west gate, its horizon meeting the sky, resembling the closed maw of a dark abyss.

A profound sense of terror washed over him.

It almost instinctively came to mind.

Lingering.

"Disaster is imminent..."

Qin Jiu's expression changed drastically, and a premonition began to rise in his heart.

It seemed as if it was urging him to avoid disaster.

"A great calamity is imminent. In three days, this place will be devoid of life. If I miss the window, only a glimmer of good fortune hidden within the calamity can save my life?"

He urged people to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

My blood is pumping.

This is not excitement, but rather the body's own activation of qi and blood when facing a life-or-death crisis.

Qin Jiu took a deep breath to calm his turbulent blood and qi. Then, as if inspired, his talent for illuminating the darkness was almost instinctively activated, and the dim world instantly turned into nothingness.

But it's not over yet.

At this moment, one should seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

It was operating at the same frantic pace.

In that vast white void, above the mountains to the west of the city, a thick, dark mist, carrying an ominous aura, slowly emerged, like dark clouds covering the sky. At the same time, a ray of golden light shone down on the sky below, as if the sun were rising.

This is...

The concept of seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune has become a concrete reality!

The former operates simultaneously with the Zhaoyou, much like observing the stars and the qi (vital energy), allowing one to judge good or bad fortune with the naked eye.

And that golden light.

This signifies a very auspicious omen.

It is also the only place of hope amidst the impending catastrophe.

"No."

"For me, it should be three days later, when all other options are cut off, that will be my only chance of survival."

Qin Jiu looked back.

The sky there was bathed in a rosy glow.

There was no premonition of disaster.

"Report to the master of the family."

"Elder Zheng instructed us to prepare that we should leave through the East Gate at the beginning of Hai hour tonight and return to the Xuanxiao Sect."

At this time.

Then a voice came.

Qin Xuanzhou rushed into the courtyard, his face extremely solemn.

Upon hearing this, Qin Jiu leaped down from the eaves.

Did you explain why?

Elder Zheng said it was the Wei army pressing in.

"At this time, we were less than 100 li away from Songshan County."

Qin Xuanzhou nodded and said, "And the demons that were previously lurking in Songshan seem to be showing signs of rebellion."

"Then let's proceed as I previously arranged."

"Gather all the people from the Qin family and head to the East Gate to join the Xuanxiao Sect's Divine Guard Army."

Qin Jiu's expression was solemn.

But I didn't panic.

After giving the instructions, he took out a long sword and activated both the Illumination and Auspiciousness-Seeking techniques simultaneously once again.

In fact.

Exiting through the east gate, one reaches the official road leading to Ning'an Prefecture.

The direction from which the rosy light had been rising was precisely towards the East Gate. However, he had only given it a cursory glance before, but now that he was about to leave along the official road, he was naturally extremely cautious.

"Um?"

"The glow of dawn conceals gloom; danger lurks on the road ahead."

Qin Jiu's eyes flickered.

Soon.

All the Qin family members, servants, and others gathered together, and then left the Qin residence one by one, following several carriages carrying supplies. The guards stood on both sides, while the family members, mostly descendants of Qin Xuanzhou, were in the middle.

"Xiao Jiu, why the rush?"

Inside a horse-drawn carriage.

Li's voice could be heard.

Qin Jiu stepped forward and whispered a few words of explanation. Then he gave instructions to the driver. Next to the driver sat a figure wrapped in a black robe, holding a large, bright sword, and guarding the surroundings.

About an hour has passed.

The convoy approached the East Gate.

A group of armored soldiers, numbering nearly a hundred, stood at the city gate.

And ahead of them.

Zheng Dahai, Lei Shaoqing, and Zhong Ziyin, the three experts at the Willow Tendon Realm, were nowhere to be seen.