CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 117: SHARP TONGUE OH SHARP TONGUE

A moment later, Xin Lin had the "Five Spirits Introduction" in her hands.

The "Five Spirits Introduction" is Little Xinzhuo’s family heritage cultivation method, recording the beginner mnemonics for the Five Spirits Energy.

Previously, through a mix of flukes, Xin Lin had learned the Ghost Escape Technique. However, this only demonstrated her aptitude as a Spirit Warrior. Whether she could advance further on the path of Spirit Warriors depended on her ability to sense the different types of Spiritual Energy.

"Spirit Warriors value quality over quantity, only by focusing on a specific Spirit Art can one achieve great success."

This line from "Five Spirits Introduction" serves as a reminder for the Spirit Warriors of this era.

Unlike True Qi, Spiritual Energy is divided into the five basic types: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth. Most Spirit Warriors specialize in one type, which enables them to contend with Xuanwu Practitioners.

For example, Little Xinzhuo once told Xin Lin that he had a natural talent in sensing Earth Spirit and Water Spirit, and he specialized in these two.

Unfortunately, Xin Lin currently lacked the ability to identify her Spirit Root; otherwise, she could directly cultivate a specific Spirit Art.

Since she couldn’t determine her Spirit Root, Xin Lin had no choice but to cultivate in a rather laissez-faire manner.

The "Five Spirits Introduction" entails only the most basic Spirit Arts, documenting five types of them.

Xin Lin glanced through and saw Fire Spirit’s "Fire Cloud Arrow", Water Spirit’s "Illusion Mist Technique", Earth Spirit’s "Mystic Turtle Shell", Gold Spirit’s "Golden Spear Technique" and Wood Spirit’s "Plant Qi" - each with its own strengths.

After some consideration, Xin Lin chose the "Fire Cloud Arrow". Previously, when she faced Huang Zhi Jun, the "Soul-breaking Arrow" had left a deep impression on her.

Her Ghost God Fist was a close-range attack. Learning the Fire Cloud Arrow would complement her with a long-range attack capability.

When Xin Lin was previously known as the Female Soldier King, she had spent some time sniping, which made her cultivation of the "Fire Cloud Arrow" much more effective.

Midnight.

In the small woods outside the inn.

Xin Lin was seen with her hands positioned as if cradling the sun, a searing energy constantly converging between them.

That searing energy formed into a sphere, but as soon as it took shape, it dispersed.

"Tsk, failed again."

Xin Lin furrowed her brows.

Cultivating the Five Elements Spirit Arts was significantly harder than the Ghost Escape Technique. While the latter simply required intuition, the Fire Spirit Qi, being the most unruly among the Five Spirits, was very difficult to control.

Each time Xin Lin sensed the Fire Spirit Qi, it would disperse, let alone condense into a Fire Cloud Arrow.

After failing three times, it was almost midnight.

With a snicker, Xin Lin’s eyebrows twitched.

She almost forgot, this bastard loves to roam at night.

Had she known, she would rather have practiced during the day.

Xin Lin rolled her eyes.

Gui Hu, this rascal, seemed addicted to frustrating her recently, haunting her frequently during the night, always picking at her for no reason.

She thought that since she wasn’t practicing the Ghost God Fist tonight, he wouldn’t appear. Yet there he was, as ghostly pervasive as ever.

Nearby, Gui Hu stood with his arms crossed, looking on disdainfully, with a face that seemed to enjoy the show.

Xin Lin pursed her lips and continued to condense the Fire Spirit Qi.

After the ninth failure.

Gui Hu’s mocking laugh echoed again.

Xin Lin clenched her small fists, silently chanting ’Xin Lin’ a hundred times in her heart.

"I can’t hear it, can’t hear it. A proper gentleman doesn’t comment during chess, a virtue is to remain silent while watching others practice. Didn’t your parents teach you this basic principle of decency?"

Xin Lin’s eyes widened, and she spoke indignantly.