He just wasn't sure yet.
Master Jigang seemed stumped by the question, or perhaps the question was not part of the other party's established procedure. As a result, he froze and did not answer for a long time.
After waiting for a minute, and seeing that the other party still did not respond, he couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.
It seems he overestimated the artificial intelligence in this secret realm.
Just as Shen Qian was about to turn and leave, Master Ji Gang's voice suddenly rang out behind him, "Of course not, I have been cultivating at Shaolin for over a hundred years, and I am proficient in all kinds of fist, foot and staff techniques!"
Shen Qian paused for a moment, then quickly walked back.
"Master Ji Gang, what else can you do?"
Shen Qian asked impatiently.
"Our Shaolin Temple has been established for over a thousand years and has countless martial arts techniques. This humble monk may not be very talented, but I have learned about seven or eight ten of them."
Master Jigang spoke calmly with a serious expression.
"For example?" Shen Qian continued to guide him.
"For example... the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, the Thirty-Six Zen Techniques, the Eighteen Heart Sutras, and..."
"what else?"
Shen Qian asked patiently, but in his heart he was thinking, "Why are you keeping me in suspense, you NPC?"
"Nine Great Divine Powers!"
Nine Great Supernatural Powers!
Finally, he heard what he wanted to hear, and his spirits lifted instantly before he fell asleep.
However, he still couldn't quite believe it. Could a mere NPC in a secret realm possess supernatural powers?
"Master Ji Gang, do you possess supernatural powers?"
“Supernatural powers cannot be cultivated by those without great perseverance and wisdom. This humble monk has devoted many years to studying them, but has gained very little…”
"oh."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qian thought, "Forget it, I won't waste my time."
The Seventy-Two Arts are similar to the Arhat Fist, while Zen Kung Fu and the Heart Sutra are not very useful to him at the moment, since he has already practiced ancient techniques and does not need to change his ways in the short term.
He turned to leave again, but then heard Master Jigang continue, "...I am ashamed to say that I have only mastered the one supernatural power of 'Arhat Golden Body'!"
"Master...you're so mischievous!"
Chen Qian then withdrew his steps, somewhat amused and exasperated.
I don't know who designed this NPC, how could it have this problem of not being able to finish its sentence?
"Master Jigang, may I learn the 'Golden Body of Arhat'?"
With a burning gaze, he finally revealed his true intentions.
That's right, that's his bold idea.
This also stemmed from the fact that when I introduced it on the official website beforehand, I read some additional information.
The Bronze Man Formation originated from the Arhat Hall of Shaolin Temple, and the Arhat Hall actually contains Arhats!
According to the official introduction of Shaolin Temple, the Arhat Hall is indeed guarded by eighteen golden Arhat statues.
Out of curiosity, Shen Qian looked it up and realized that Shaolin Temple had a supernatural power that could make practitioners invulnerable to swords and spears, with iron skin and copper bones. Without the support of Yuan power, their physical combat strength alone was comparable to mountains and seas!
When Shen Qian entered the Arhat Hall in this secret realm, he noticed that Master Ji Gang was shimmering with golden light, which was highly similar to the image of that supernatural power.
It was a completely spur-of-the-moment decision to give it a try, but who knew this NPC actually seemed to have some skills.
I just don't know if the other party will actually teach me.
Shen Qian felt there was little hope for this, since he had never heard of anyone being able to learn anything other than Arhat Fist from the Bronze Man Array in the One-Star Secret Realm.
Before sinking, he thought about whether he could learn this supernatural power through the system, assuming that this NPC really did possess it.
For example, forcing the NPC to use all their power, or hacking into the secret realm's programming...
Although doing this might seem a bit unethical, being invulnerable to swords and spears is just so cool!
Such a powerful ability to greatly enhance self-protection is certainly something that the more the better.
Just as Shen Qian's mind was racing, Master Ji Gang uttered two words, "Agreed!"
"Um?"
Shen Qian almost doubted if he had misheard; this was just too satisfying!
However, Shen Qian was overjoyed the moment he realized what was happening. "Master, you're really willing to teach me?"
"Our Shaolin martial arts are inclusive and accessible to all, so why can't they be taught or learned?"
Master Ji Gang said calmly.
Although the statement sounded a bit pretentious, Shen Qian still sincerely gave the other person a thumbs up.
"You have such passion, master! I admire you!"
Shen Qian said sincerely, "Then, Master...shall we begin?"
"Not yet," Master Jigang shook his head.
"Why?" Shen Qian was taken aback.
"You are a lay disciple; you are not permitted to learn inner sect supernatural powers!"
"But you just said that everyone in the world can learn it?" Shen Qian asked in astonishment.
“But… but you need to go through more trials, at least you need to have a Buddhist heart,” Master Jigang said calmly.
"How can I prove that I have a Buddhist heart?" Shen Qian asked helplessly.
"One must be proficient in the seventy-two unique skills of Buddhism and master at least seven Zen techniques and three Heart Sutras!"
Master Ji Gang stated his conditions.
Hmm... This is so troublesome?
Shen Qian almost backed down, but when he thought of the allure of supernatural powers, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's just a bunch of special skills and Zen techniques, I'll learn them!"
"This child is teachable!"
For the first time, Master Jigang's expression changed, and he appeared very pleased.
“Master… ‘A child who can be taught’ is a Confucian term, but you are a Buddhist.” Shen Qian couldn’t help but retort.
"The second of the Seventy-Two Arts is the Grappling Technique."
Master Ji Gang ignored Shen Qian's humor and went straight to his stance.
Chen Qian also put aside his distracting thoughts and pretended to concentrate on studying.
...
Forty minutes later.
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