Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Xiang Yue’s Predicament! Star Silkworm Armor Acquired!

"Chu Ming?" Xiang Yue’s eyebrows lifted, and his face was instantly filled with incredulity: "The genius of interpreting the Mountain Scripture in Baiyuan County?!"

He knew everything about Baiyuan County well, and naturally knew who Chu Ming was.

He had suspected that the "Fang Xiao" in front of him might be Chu Ming, but that suspicion was just a fleeting thought, not lingering for even a moment in his mind.

Because what he knew was that Chu Ming from Baiyuan County was a young boy with outstanding talent in the Mountain Scripture, a boy barely sixteen or seventeen years old!

Who would have thought that someone at an age that should still be attempting to condense Qi and Blood, or studying in an academy, would have comprehended and created a technique far superior to the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique!

And when Xiang Yue watched Chu Ming change his face and body in just a few breaths, he was even more shocked.

After a brief moment of shock, he stared at Chu Ming with full admiration.

Sixteen-year-old youth, interpreting the Mountain Scripture, creating techniques, disguise, Strong Bone Realm Perfection...

"Haha, Chu Ming, good! Good! Good!"

Such talent was far more terrifying than he had anticipated!

"Wise and martial, wise and martial indeed!"

More than that, there are few in the entire Xirong County who can compare in any single aspect.

As Xiang Yue looked at Chu Ming, the more delighted he became, even temporarily dispelling the worry of the three-year order from His Majesty to attack the Celestial Horde Pass of the Nine Hordes Kingdoms.

"From today on, you are my disciple, Xiang Yue!"

He did not say personal attendant, because personal attendant was just a military term.

Chu Ming paused for a moment, bowing in salute, unsure whether to call him ’Commander’ or ’Master’.

Xiang Yue could tell at a glance, and laughed, saying: "In the military, call me Commander; in private, call me Master."

"Master."

Chu Ming lowered his head and bowed to Xiang Yue, sensing the admiration from the commander of the 300,000 strong Tiger Armor Army.

The unease in his heart mostly subsided.

It was at this moment that in his mind, the waters of the Cultivation Technique Lake boiled fiercely, white steam rising, condensing into white clouds above.

And above the clouds, there was an illusory rainbow bridge composed of eleven colors of light.

The first color was the most solid, while the other ten were in a state of ethereal illusion.

The Book collection Lake and the Mountain Scripture Lake were attracted, with their waters forming pillars connecting to the eleven-colored bridge.

[Mountain and Sea Tiger and Python Blood Refining Scripture] is being inferred, evolving from a Strong Bone Realm Technique to a Refining Organ Realm!

That eleven-colored rainbow bridge represented the five organs and six viscera.

On the panel, there were changes in the techniques.

[Mountain and Sea Tiger and Python Blood Refining Scripture - Refining the Internal Organs (Strong Bone)]

[Progress: 99/100]

Chu Ming’s heart was filled with joy; the technique inference, the Strong Bone Realm was nearing perfection, and in this state, he felt that he could attempt the Refining Organ technique tonight.

However, now was not the time.

Xiang Yue eyed Chu Ming, assessing him intently once more.

"How about the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique for the Refining Organ Realm, is it helpful to you?"

He actually heard the implication when Chu Ming said he had started creating a Refining Organ Technique.

Starting to create means not yet created.

He took out the precious Tiger Armor Army Refining Organ Technique as a reference for Chu Ming.

The so-called inquiry whether it was helpful was actually asking Chu Ming how long it would take to create a more advanced technique.

Chu Ming nodded and expressed gratitude: "Master, within six months, this disciple is confident to initially create a Refining Organ Technique that condenses Qi and Blood."

From obtaining the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique for Refining the Organs to now, it had been less than half a two hours.

Ordinary people might not even finish reading this technique, and if he claimed to have already created the Refining Organ Technique, it would be too sensational.

This commander of the Tiger Armor Army admired him genuinely, but after all, they had not known each other for long, so Chu Ming thought it’s better to stay conservative.

"Six months?" Xiang Yue’s eyes flashed with brilliance: "How long did it take you to create the Blood Circulation Realm and Strong Bone Realm techniques?"

How long?

Chu Ming displayed a pensive expression, it spanned more than a month, but the actual creation time seemed to be just one or two days...

But this was obviously not something he could admit to.

"Blood Circulation Realm took three months... Strong Bone Realm took four months..." he tried to say a time frame.

"Oh?" Xiang Yue gazed sharply at Chu Ming, his tone curious: "So, the Refining Organ Technique will take six months?"

Creating a technique in a few months, is that reasonable?

The Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique of the Tiger Armor Army was created by compiling dozens of techniques, optimized through collaboration by several Martial Arts experts, taking over a year to complete.

Six months, a sixteen-year-old, in the Strong Bone Realm, creating a Refining Organ Technique?

One that can further condense Qi and Blood Power?!

Xiang Yue looked at Chu Ming like he was observing a monster.

He suddenly had some doubts whether the young boy in front of him was really the one who created the Blood Circulation and Strong Bone Techniques for condensing Qi and Blood.

But...

At the age of sixteen, he had already reached Strong Bone Realm Perfection, and could even decipher the trajectory of his palm strikes, which seemed to again affirm the terrifying nature of Chu Ming’s talent.

Moreover, when the disciple stated ’six months’, his eyes were calm yet filled with confidence, as if he had already succeeded.

Such confident demeanor was not something one could fake, especially in his presence.

Chu Ming sensed Xiang Yue’s emotions of surprise and doubt.

Perhaps, he still underestimated the time...

He firmly nodded: "I will do my best."

Do your best?

Xiang Yue laughed heartily: "Haha, good lad, it seems I have still underestimated your talent!"

He abruptly stood up, shifting the topic, and with a serious expression said: "What are your plans now, to continue appearing as Fang Xiao, or to reveal your true identity?"

Chu Ming hesitated for a moment, cupping his hands in salute, "Master, this disciple..."

"No worries, speak." Xiang Yue gestured with a wave of his hand.

"The disciple’s original plan was to temporarily disguise as Housekeeper Fang, pass this hurdle with Master, then let Housekeeper Fang stay in the Tiger Armor Army while I head to Xirong County..."

The tent fell into a brief silence.

"Continue with this plan." Xiang Yue’s expression was stern, his voice low: "Your talent is too high, too high. In the entire Great Qin Dynasty, and even neighboring states, I have not seen a genius like you."

"In the literary field, you can interpret the Mountain Scripture; in martial arts, you have already reached Strong Bone Realm Perfection, and can comprehend and create techniques to condense Qi and Blood Power."

"Too rigid means easy to break, utmost softness is without damage, being too conspicuous may not be favorable."

Xiang Yue’s expression turned somewhat somber: "Your talent will attract unimaginable enemies."

"There will be jealousy towards you within the court, resentment towards you outside the court, and even Exotic Races beyond the Great Qin Dynasty that fear your rise."

"From the Master’s perspective... the Tiger Armor Army is not as powerful as it appears..."

The Tiger Armor Army had simply achieved too many victories in the past two years and thus became the target of political schemes.

He could not imagine what tactics might oppress this disciple of his once all his talents were showcased to the world.

"Master, the Tiger Armor Army..." Chu Ming detected deeper meaning in Xiang Yue’s words.

Xiang Yue waved his hand dismissively: "The Tiger Armor Army matters need not be worried about too much for now, remember, in all your doings from now on, never show signs of overshadowing the master."

Overshadowing the master?

Chu Ming seemed to be in thought.

After a moment’s silence, Xiang Yue turned and walked into the inner tent, returning shortly with two items.

One was a silver-white soft armor, featuring a square jade tablet.

"This armor is called Star Silkworm Armor. It was something I acquired in my early years and can withstand a full-powered attack from someone at the Refining Organ Perfection. Take it."