C11 Increase in Cultivation Level(1)

Gu Ning and Gu Fenghua both landed on the ground. Waves of intense pain came from their right arms. This Barbaric Ox was worthy of being called a Spirit Beast. Its skin was rough and thick, and in terms of defense, it was even above the One-horned Python. The rebounding force caused Gu Ning and Gu Fenghua to suffer serious injuries, especially the bones in their right arms, which were showing signs of cracking.

Once one's body was injured, it would have a great impact on one's cultivation, and it might even affect one's future cultivation.

"It's just a bone fracture. I'll have no problem recuperating for a period of time after I return." Gu Fenghua covered his swollen right arm. The pain on his body could not hide the excitement in his heart.

Although Gu Ning's right arm was also injured, with the protection of the Pure Yang Arts, his inner energy kept nourishing his right arm. Therefore, his injury was much lighter than Gu Fenghua's.

Both Gu Ning and Gu Fenghua were amazed by the amazing strength of their palms combined. That Barbaric Ox was actually sent flying dozens of meters away by their palms.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and drag the Barbaric Ox out." Gu Fenghua pushed Gu Ning away.

The two of them worked together and dragged the Barbaric Ox out of the pond. The Barbaric Ox was dead, and the palm had shattered its head.

"Puff!" Gu Fenghua took out a small knife and cut open the Barbaric Ox's stomach with great effort. The Barbaric Ox's skin was too tough. When the small knife was about to turn into a saw, a small cut was cut open.

Without the infusion of inner energy, ordinary swords and sabers would not be able to hurt the Spirit Beast, let alone cut open the Spirit Beast's fur.

A palm-sized Spirit Meat was cut out from the wound. The Spirit Meat was the most precious thing on the Spirit Beast. It was a treasure that martial artists yearned for in their dreams.

According to legends, the disciples of the martial families and holy lands used the Spirit Meat on normal days. Their martial arts cultivation improved by leaps and bounds. It was far from what Gu Ning and the others could compare with.

Gu Fenghua divided this Spirit Meat into two. His Spirit Meat took up two-thirds of the space, and Gu Ning's Spirit Meat only took one-third of the space.

"I found this Barbaric Ox. The Spirit Meat takes up one-third of the space." Gu Fenghua said.

Gu Ning nodded his head. He had no objections to this. After smelling the fragrance emitted by the Spirit Meat, Gu Ning's index finger moved and stuffed the Spirit Meat into his mouth.

There was no raw meat that had a fishy smell, nor was there any smell of blood. The fragrance of the Spirit Meat stimulated Gu Ning's taste buds. The inner energy in his Dantian surged out. Under the refinement of the Spirit Meat, his inner energy was refined. It turned into a warm current and entered Gu Ning's Dantian.

The efficiency of the conversion was very low just by relying on the body to absorb and refine the Spirit Meat. A small part of the effect of the Spirit Meat was wasted. However, under the refinement of the Pure Yang Arts, the effect of Spirit Meat was absorbed by Gu Ning.

The strength of Gu Ning's body also increased dramatically. It was the strength of a cow. The strength of two bulls and the strength of three bulls. This one-third of the Spirit Meat actually allowed Gu Ning to increase the strength of three bulls. The strength of his physical body had reached the strength of twelve bulls, and he had officially stepped into the threshold of becoming a martial artist and become a third-rate Martial Cultivator.

This was only a small piece of Spirit Meat. If it was the Spirit Meat from the One-horned Python, perhaps the increase in strength would be even greater. Perhaps after consuming it, Gu Ning would be able to step into the ranks of second-rate Martial Cultivator.

Gu Fenghua did not immediately consume this Spirit Meat. He placed the Spirit Meat in a wooden box and began to size up the corpse of the Barbaric Ox. The pair of bull horns must be very sharp, and they were even more useful than swords and sabers.

The flesh of the Barbaric Ox was also a treasure. After consuming it for a long period of time to strengthen one's body, it might be able to increase one's strength. As for the skin of the Barbaric Ox, it should be able to be sewn into a few sets of leather armor. Whether it was for his own use or for sale, it should be possible.

A single Spirit Beast was enough for a family to live a life without any worries of food or clothing. Only martial artists had the strength to hunt down Spirit Beast.

"Let's eat some first. We can eat as much as we can. Fortunately, it's autumn now and the weather isn't too hot. Let's find a cool place and place it there. It should be able to last for two to three days." Gu Ning Hua said.

"I really miss the days when I have a fridge." Gu Ning smiled.

"Hehehe, stop dreaming. Hurry up and work." Gu Fenghua chuckled.

Both of their luck was pretty good. There was a big cave not far from the pond. It should be the place where this Barbaric Ox rested. It was very cold, and should be able to preserve the Barbaric Ox meat for a period of time.

They used a lot of effort to cut off a piece of Barbaric Ox meat. They didn't even need to roast it alive, they just ate it raw. Although it wasn't as fragrant as the Spirit Meat, it was still fresh and juicy.

A martial artist's appetite was larger than an ordinary person's. The first-rate Martial Cultivator could eat a cow in one meal, but it was obvious that Gu Ning and the others couldn't do it. After eating two pieces of Barbaric Ox meat, they were full.

Gu Ning circulated the Pure Yang Arts and began to refine the Barbaric Ox meat he ate. An hour later, Gu Ning's stomach was empty, and he began to eat again.

"Damn, I didn't think that you would have such a big appetite." Gu Fenghua looked at Gu Ning in surprise.

"Who cares about me? If you want to eat more, then eat more." Gu Ning rolled his eyes.

Gu Fenghua snorted. He jumped up and started practicing his palm technique. Half an hour later, Gu Fenghua also started to eat Barbaric Ox meat. It seemed like the two of them were competing, neither of them giving in to the other.

It was almost evening. Gu Ning and Gu Fenghua could only go down the mountain. If they did not go back now, their family would look for them.