Chapter 12: Chapter 12:“Five Mountains True Form Fist“
"You don't have to be so formal, young master. The path of cultivation is about mutual assistance. I hope you can go further on this path of the soul and achieve great things soon," the old red fox said with a smile.
Perhaps sensing that he was about to leave, the few little furballs that had previously disappeared from sight now gathered around him.
They approached Jiang Li's feet, each holding a few colorful stones in their mouths, placing them in front of him while chattering incessantly.
"Pretty big brother, these beautiful stones are for you!"
"Yes, yes! Granny said we should be grateful. Thank you for helping us with our troubles!"
"Exactly!"
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The old red fox smiled and translated for him:"Young master, accept them. These little ones have nothing else to express their gratitude. It's too early for them to offer themselves, and these stones are not ordinary items; they only have these to give."
Looking at the cute little red foxes in front of him, their fluffy appearance and the sincere concern in their eyes made him feel a warmth he hadn't felt in a long time.
He squatted down and gently patted the little red foxes' heads, smiling and saying,"Thank you all, I really like these stones and will keep them well."
One of the red foxes squeezed forward, dropped a polished, round, and crystal-clear small colored stone from its mouth, which was very beautiful.
"Chirp chirp chirp."(This is the best stone in my collection, I'm giving it to you today.)
He picked it up and reached out to rub the little fox's head:"Thank you, I'll hang it on my waist."
The little red fox's originally red fur actually turned a bit redder, and it ran away, turning its head.
This caused the old red fox to tease.
"Well, young master, since it's daylight now, I'll escort you a bit further so you can continue your journey and avoid running into any fierce beasts on the road."
"That would be wonderful," Jiang Li replied.
As Jiang Li walked out of the cave, the foxes waved goodbye to him.
Chirp chirp chirp chirp~
"Goodbye, benefactor!"
"Take care, watch out for bears on the road."
"Handsome young master, come to play again sometime."
Jiang Li also waved to say goodbye to them.
The old red fox made a gesture with both hands and silently recited some spells.
In a daze, Jiang Li felt himself enveloped by a ball of white light.
His eyes blurred, and the dazzling white light lit up, causing him to instinctively close his eyes.
After a few breaths, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the forest outside the Jade Capital.
"Is this a teleportation array? It's too amazing!"
Jiang Li reached out and caught a falling snowflake, slightly cool, and it melted into water in an instant, with countless fluff floating in the air.
"It's been ten days and it's still snowing outside." Jiang Li murmured to himself, looking up.
Looking around, the mountains, grass, and trees were all covered with thick snow!
As far as the eye can see, everything is dressed in silver, which is very beautiful!
He clenched his fists, feeling the power of his newly achieved initial stage of Soul Scholar, and couldn't help but let out a loud laugh. However, in the desolate mountains and wilds, it sounded somewhat eerie.
"It's time to go. In the dead of winter, wild animals can't find food and are likely to roam around. Although I have some means to protect myself, it's still not wise to stay long. I'd better leave first."
He wrapped his clothes tighter, glanced at the sun that was faintly shining through the snow clouds, and headed southeast along the current path.
After walking a few steps, his stomach began to rumble.
Only then did Jiang Li realize that he hadn't eaten anything in the past half month.
Fortunately, he was now a cultivator; otherwise, he would have starved to death!
Since it was still early, he wasn't in a hurry to travel. He noticed a stone stool not far away and swept off the accumulated snow.
Sitting down, he was surprised to find it wasn't as cold as he had imagined, once again marveling at the benefits of cultivation.
He took out the storage pouch that the old red fox had given him when he left,"Elder really had foresight, otherwise, it would be really hard to find food in this icy and snowy weather!"
He opened the storage pouch and sensed inside, and sure enough, there were some flowers, grass, and small stones, just as the old red fox had said.
With a thought, a fist-sized, bright red wild fruit fell into his palm.
Although he couldn't identify what kind of fruit it was, he figured that the old red fox wouldn't give him anything poisonous.
He bit into it with a crunch, and the moment it entered his mouth, it was crisp and sweet, releasing a fragrant aroma!
"Delicious!"
In no time, he had eaten three fruits. After finishing, a warm current flowed through his stomach, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort.
Just as he was about to reach for another fruit, he noticed something pressed beneath some flowers and grass.
What is this? A book?
With a thought, the object appeared in his palm.
"The 'Five Mountains True Form Fist'! Is this a cultivation technique?" Jiang Li exclaimed in delight.
He hadn't expected to find such a treasure here!
He had been wondering how to find a cultivation technique to practice when he returned!
This book appeared just in time.
Then he realized that it must have been intentionally left for him by the old red fox, who probably placed it under the flowers and grass to ensure he would take it.
There was really no need for that; he was now eager for a cultivation technique like a thirsty person seeking water.
However, those demon beasts are really good people, and I will definitely repay them well if I have the chance in the future!
Jiang Li couldn't wait to start flipping through it.
The book says:
The Five Mountains True Form Fist is a unique set of boxing techniques created by Wuyou Daochang after traveling through the Five Mountains (East Mountain Tai, West Mountain Hua, South Mountain Heng, North Mountain Heng, and Central Mountain Song). He felt the wonders of nature and combined the geographical characteristics and spiritual connotations of each mountain.
This set of boxing techniques is divided into five styles, each corresponding to a mountain. They can be practiced independently or used in a coherent manner to achieve the effect of both internal and external cultivation.
He carefully looked through the content inside, and the moves in it were illustrated with pictures and texts, which were very detailed.
Jiang Li looked while using his hands and feet to imitate.
Although he didn't practice along, before he knew it, he had finished browsing through this book.
He closed the book, closed his eyes, and played all the moves he had just seen in his mind.
He has had a good memory since childhood, and soon he remembered all those moves.
Before he knew it, two hours had passed.
"This is really a treasure. Although I don't know what level this technique is, it must be extraordinary!"