Chương 34: go to town

Xu Xiu had only taken away the most essential part of the alligator-dragon's flesh. There was still a lot of flesh left. After sorting through it, there were over fifty kilograms of decent-quality flesh. As for the internal organs, most of them were thrown away.

"Father, this alligator-dragon hide is so hard!" Jiang Wenfeng stroked the completely peeled alligator-dragon hide and said in surprise. Jiang Huanyu nodded without comment. If this were placed in his previous life, it would absolutely be top-grade leather. Whether used to sew a bag, make leather clothes, or leather shoes, it would be one hundred percent genuine material.

"Hang it up to dry first. Later, when we go to town, we'll see if it can be sold for some money." After everything was handled properly, Jiang Huanyu selected a piece of hind-leg meat weighing around one to one and a half kilograms and walked toward Zhao Shuan's house. In the courtyard, Zhao Shuan was chopping firewood. Seeing Jiang Huanyu walk over carrying a piece of meat, he asked curiously, "A-Huanyu, what meat is this?" Alligator-dragon meat was different from ordinary flesh.

It was pale white all over, and Zhao Shuan had never seen it before. Jiang Huanyu raised that piece of meat and smiled mysteriously.

"Good stuff. You definitely haven't eaten it before." Zhao Shuan's appetite was stirred. He quickly came closer and looked carefully.

"Hurry and tell me. What meat is this?"

"Alligator-dragon." Jiang Huanyu said in a low voice.

"What!?" Zhao Shuan's mouth opened wide in astonishment, somewhat unable to believe it. Jiang Huanyu explained, "This morning, I took Stone to Blackwater Pond to fish. When we reached the pond, we suddenly discovered an alligator-dragon dead on the shore. More than half its body had been eaten by something, and we carried the rest back."

"After removing the skin and organs, there wasn't much left. I brought some for you to taste." Only after hearing this did Zhao Shuan let out a breath of relief.

"Good heavens! I thought you beat an alligator-dragon to death!" Love what you're reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on. Receiving the meat, he was very happy.

"Tsk, tsk. I've lived half a lifetime and really haven't eaten alligator-dragon meat before. Tonight, I have to taste it properly!"

"A-Huanyu, thanks." Jiang Huanyu waved his hand.

"I'm going." At evening, after bringing Jiang Wenyan back, the family stewed a pot of alligator-dragon meat. They ate with special relish. After dinner, Jiang Wenfeng came before Jiang Huanyu and said, "Father, tomorrow I want to go with Anu to Teacher Lu's place to take a look." The breathing method left behind by Xu Xiu was obscure and difficult to understand. If he wanted to figure it out as soon as possible, he needed Lu Zhiyuan's help.

"You may go, but the matter of the breathing method absolutely cannot be leaked to anyone."

"If this matter spreads, it will definitely destroy our family. Do you understand?" Jiang Wenfeng nodded solemnly. In the days that followed, Jiang Wenfeng would go to Lu Zhiyuan's place in the morning to ask for guidance, cultivate martial arts in the afternoon, and study the breathing method at night. Time passed in a flash, and two months went by. That night, after the family finished dinner, Jiang Wenfeng pulled Jiang Huanyu into the courtyard, his face filled with excitement.

"Father, I can understand that breathing method now!" Hearing this, a trace of joy also flashed across Jiang Huanyu's face. He quickly asked, "How is it?" Xu Xiu had relied on cultivating this breathing method to become an expert comparable to an Innate Realm martial artist. He was looking forward to whether his own son could one day reach, or even surpass, Xu Xiu.

"I tried it a little. For now, I still can't feel any effect. I'll have to wait for some time and see."

"Father, I want you, Mother, and Anu to cultivate it together."

"Even if it does not have a great effect, prolonging life and strengthening the body is still good." Jiang Huanyu nodded with relief. This son of his was just like this. Whenever there was any benefit, he would first think of his family. The filial piety of an eldest son and the loving care of an elder brother were fully displayed in him.

"All right. But don't tell your mother and Anu that this is a breathing method. Just say it is a body-strengthening technique passed down by the martial arts school's teachers." Jiang Wenfeng was somewhat puzzled. In his view, they were all his closest family, so there should be no need to hide it. But Jiang Huanyu told him that some things became a burden once known. Telling them would be harming them. It was enough for the father and son to bear the pressure of this matter.

There was no need to make them carry the burden in their hearts as well. Jiang Wenfeng nodded thoughtfully. The next day, he passed the breathing method on to Hu Yufen and Jiang Wenyan through oral instruction.

"Mother, this thing was taught by the martial arts school's teachers. In your free time, just practice according to it yourselves. You absolutely must not pass it to others, otherwise, if the teachers find out, they will be angry." Hu Yufen smiled faintly.

"Mother won't practice. At this age, I won't be able to achieve anything." Hearing this, Jiang Huanyu immediately put on a stern face.

"The child is being filial and wants you to have a healthy body. Don't be stubborn." Jiang Wenfeng also looked over with anticipation. Hu Yufen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"All right, Mother will practice." Spring passed and autumn came. Time flew. In the blink of an eye, three years passed. During these three years, Jiang Wenfeng no longer needed to spend the family's money to practice martial arts. Instead, because he often helped Huang Qingzhou look after the martial arts school and teach disciples, he even earned some silver for the family.