Longevity starts from having a daughter in old age

Chapter 430: Chapter 399: Creation of Martial Method_1

“Ordinary people want to become primitive martial artists, and the main reason they use the essence of primitive beasts is likely because this world lacks spiritual energy. It’s tough for ordinary people to improve their physical constitution, so they must rely on the essence of primitive beasts!”

“But whether it’s in terms of physical constitution or spiritual power, I far exceed ordinary primitive beasts. So, can I put myself in the place of a primitive beast?”

According to the information in the Martial Method, the level a martial artist can reach has a significant relationship with the primitive beast essence they have merged with and the Martial Method they are cultivating.

The higher the level of the incorporated primitive beast essence, the greater the future potential.

Xu Mu analyzed this point and deduced that the fundamental source of a primitive martial artist’s strength might not be the cultivator themselves, rather it might be their primitive beast alter ego.

The situation was just like when he cultivated his lifebound beast soul.

The main reason for this is that this world lacks spiritual energy, so ordinary people cannot use this energy to enhance themselves and progress continually.

However, Xu Mu’s body refinement has already reached the Nascent Soul level. If we are only discussing strength, it has even reached the limit of the Nascent Soul Stage.

This type of physical strength, even more, bestial than the primitive beast, has surpassed the imaginations of ordinary people in terms of spirit. He looks like a human-shaped primitive beast from any angle.

“Considering my current physical strength and spiritual strength, the primitive beast essence will likely disintegrate before it can even merge!”

Don’t forget that he cultivated the True Body of Calamity, which is an exclusive Martial Method. Any invasion by foreign forces would be considered an attack.

As such, Xu Mu pondered whether he could act as if he had already merged with the primitive beast essence and that the primitive beast would be him.

“In theory, it is feasible, but what about the Martial Method?”

Although he can consider himself a primitive beast, a primitive martial artist must indeed have a matching Martial Method.

“No one in this world should deem a human as a primitive beast, naturally, there can’t be a martial method catered to such. So, I have to create my own!”

“So, how is a Martial Method is created?”

Xu Mu picked up the five Martial Methods again for a review, then called in the five men who were guarding outside.

Although the five of them had been shot through the chest by Xu Mu, he held back his strength and didn’t hit their vital points. Coupled with their robust recovery abilities as primitive martial artists, and after taking pills, they didn’t show any abnormalities other than weakness.

To confirm the authenticity of the Martial Method, as well as study it, Xu Mu had the five men stand guard outside, available to be summoned at any time.

The five of them wanted to refuse, but they didn’t dare to!

Fleeing was an option, but all their family members were in the city. If they attempted to escape with their families, how could they evade Xu Mu’s pursuit?

Even if he didn’t hunt them down, where could they run to? This was Da Xia’s territory, and Xu Mu had killed an official of Da Xia. They would certainly be implicated. Staying here, they could at least atone for their sins. Maybe if they attempted to escape and were caught, they would face collective punishment.

Also, news had already spread out. The League of Martial Artist’s experts would likely arrive soon, and they would be rescued. There was no need for them to bring about their own destruction.

Hence, the five chose to obediently abide by Xu Mu’s instructions, they decided to bear the humiliation and bide their time, waiting for the League’s rescue.

“Tell me about your experiences during your cultivation, and how Martial Methods are created!”

Upon hearing Xu Mu’s question, the others were a bit baffled.

They found it strange when Xu Mu asked them to relinquish their Martial Methods.

With Xu Mu’s strength, why would he take an interest in their inferior Martial Methods?

And now he’s asking about these basic things. He seems utterly ignorant about cultivation.

Did this man just pop out of a rock?

A bizarre thought popped into their minds.

But it wasn’t until Xu Mu coldly snorted, that they hurriedly suppressed their doubts and honestly answered Xu Mu’s questions.

Xu Mu asked a myriad of questions, emphasizing minute details, and demanded they practice in his presence. During the process, he even personally intervened.

The five of them were on edge, afraid Xu Mu might harbor some unusual thoughts.

It was likely a difficult situation!

At such a time, they probably only had the option to commit suicide out of shame.

Luckily, Xu Mu was merely studying the Martial Methods, and the worst-case scenario didn’t occur.

Thank goodness Xu Mu didn’t have his cultivation abilities at that moment and couldn’t sense their thoughts; otherwise, he would have killed all five of them.

I’m a man with a wife. How could I possibly duel with you?

After he had thoroughly understood everything, Xu Mu gained some insights about creating his own Martial Method.

“You guys go and find some metal for me, the stronger the better. Also, prepare a blacksmith shop. If you do a good job, I will spare you, and there will be benefits. If you do badly, well, hehe!”

Xu Mu didn’t say what would happen if they did badly, but the five men broke out in a cold sweat. They all nodded in agreement, promising to satisfy him.

Although they didn’t understand what Xu Mu wanted to do, they definitely wouldn’t dare to do anything underhanded at this point. They could only try to do their best to stall him.

As for the benefits, they didn’t care about them.

As long as no more shenanigans occur before the League’s reinforcements arrive.

After they left Xu Mu’s residence, they began to look for various precious metals throughout the night. It was still dark when they returned with hundreds of catties of rare metals. Some had even contributed their own armor and weapons.

Simultaneously, they also emptied out the best blacksmith shop in town.

“Not bad!”

Xu Mu, who had spent the night researching Martial Methods and was on the verge of making some progress, looked at the metals the men had brought back and expressed his satisfaction.

After inspecting everything, he asked who brought in one particular pile of metal.

“M-Master, it’s m-mine!”

The primitive martial artist who had contributed that pile of metal was startled and shivered involuntarily.

Xu Mu slowly walked towards him, causing the man to break out in a cold sweat.

This can’t be happening, right? The League’s people should be here soon.

Could it be that he would lose his life just before the dawn?

He did have some private reserves, but he didn’t think they were much different from the others’ contributions.

“Master, forgive me. I have more, I’ll go get it. I will surely satisfy you!!” The man was almost driven to tears.

Faced with imminent death, even the most determined person wouldn’t be able to stay calm. Let alone him, who wasn’t particularly determined and was just a low-status small martial artist.

“What are you panicking for? I didn’t say I was unsatisfied!” Xu Mu agitatedly shook his head.

“Then, what does master mean?”

“Out of all of you, his contribution was the best. So, I decided to reward him.”

“Huh?”

The man was stunned, completely unprepared for this outcome.

“Master, how about we forget it? Serving you is my honor. A reward isn’t necessary!” The man hurriedly refused.

“If I don’t give it to you, you can’t take it. If I’m giving it to you, you can’t refuse.” Xu Mu said coldly.

“…”

The man was too scared to resist, he could only reluctantly accept Xu Mu’s reward.

Xu Mu’s vitality surged, and he tapped several of the man’s acupoints. In the next moment, the man’s beast shadow automatically activated, his internal vitality surged, and his shadow rapidly solidified. It quickly became tangible.

The expressions of the other four primitive martial artists shifted from schadenfreude to shock.

“How is this possible!? He improved two levels in an instant!!!”