Chapter 2: Infinite Lifespan, the fortunes and misfortunes of life are unpredictable
The Daoist Qingxu let out a cold snort, stepped forward to Chen Li, raised his palm and struck, colliding with Xue Hai's right palm. Xue Hai's hand bones were shattered, and he spat blood as he was sent flying, crashing through the doors and windows, startling the disciples outside who retreated in shock
Qing Ku was taken aback; he had grown up following Jiang Changsheng since childhood and still listened to Jiang Changsheng's words on important matters. Thus, he nodded and turned to walk outside.
Why kill
The servants outside hurried in and surrounded him
Even the five guests behind Chen Li began to discuss in low voices
The Chu Dynasty, which preceded the Jing Dynasty, faced turmoil in its final years due to eunuchs seizing power, leading to a life of hardship for the people. This situation prompted righteous individuals to rise in rebellion, resulting in the collapse of the Chu Dynasty and ushering in an era of feudal lords vying for power. Jiang Yuan was not from a noble family; he was merely a martial artist, yet he successfully established the Jing Dynasty
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Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Changsheng suddenly swayed, transforming into a series of afterimages that swept past Chen Li and rushed towards the thin man. He raised his hand to grab him, but to his surprise, the thin man reacted extremely quickly and managed to jump away, evading his grasp
During the Jing Dynasty, the atmosphere was open-minded, and women were also allowed to go out. This wealthy young lady was not accompanying Chen Li; she had merely come to Longqi Temple during this period to practice her cultivation and meditate. Her servants were all waiting outside the hall
The wealthy young lady stepped back in fear and asked, "Xue Hai, how do you possess martial arts skills?"
The disciples outside the hall began to stir, whispering among themselves
Could it be that he was caught practicing by Xue Hai before?
Jiang Changsheng looked down and indeed saw that there were numerous mud stains of varying sizes on his trousers
In the future, I must continue to strive in my practice and not become complacent. Today's events demonstrate that as long as there are legitimate reasons, the court can still find a way to bring me out.
This martial art is called Qi Zhi, and it requires the cultivation of true energy in order to practice with the scriptures. Unfortunately, my Chen family transitioned from martial to literary pursuits a hundred years ago, and since then, there have been no extraordinary talents in martial arts. Today, I bestow it upon the young Daoist.
Chen Li nodded and said: "Indeed, your three senior brothers and sisters have all checked it."
Chen Li shook his head and said: "Of course not, it was just that it rained last night and only stopped an hour ago. Although it wasn't heavy, the entire mountain is muddy. If the disciples did not go out last night and came here today, the mud on their boots should still be wet. Everyone is like this, except for you, who even has dried mud on your pant legs, indicating that your legs were engaged in significant movement last night."
The Daoist priest Qingxu began to speak: "Changsheng, from now on you do not need to come regularly to listen to the teachings. You may practice martial arts on your own. Aside from ringing the bell in the morning, you may determine your daily routine yourself"
Xue Hai looked at Chen Li and said: "Top scholar, isn't it quite ironic? If it weren't for the opponent's exceptional martial arts skills, would you not have forcibly captured him and then casually sentenced him back at the yamen? The Chen family has always acted this way; even when the Chu Dynasty was still in power, you behaved like this."
After Xue Hai landed, he quickly jumped up, leaping several zhang high, and disappeared directly outside the courtyard
The days have finally settled down, and Jiang Changsheng is practicing the Daoist technique of Natural Power indoors
Xue Hai did not respond, suddenly launching an attack towards Chen Li with extreme speed
Jiang Changsheng helplessly said: "You are being quite abrupt now."
Regardless, he cannot choose to trust others; he can only trust himself
The emaciated man was dressed like a businessman, his frail body making it hard to imagine him as a martial artist. Moreover, his true energy was very weak, difficult to detect, yet it could not escape Jiang Changsheng's senses
Indeed
Xue Hai smiled ominously and said, "You know me very well?"
Upon hearing these words, all the disciples looked at him with envy, including Li Changqing and Meng Qiushuang, the two senior disciples who still had to teach their junior brothers and sisters
Chen Li furrowed his brow and said: "Indeed, there is no motive, but just because we do not know the motive, we cannot simply rely on statements to reach a conclusion based on past relationships and evidence. An investigation by the authorities is necessary. I wonder if the young Daoist is willing to..."
The murder case has temporarily come to a standstill; as for whether the murderer has been apprehended, that is not a concern for Jiang Changsheng. The other disciples continue their cultivation as usual, and he returns to his own courtyard, where he is alone.
The Daoist priest Qingxu had an expressionless face, while the three senior disciples appeared to be deep in thought
Only then did Chen Li step in, his face beaming with a warm smile, which the eleven-year-old Qing Ku could not possibly obstruct
Jiang Changsheng began to scrutinize Chen Li and the others, believing that the murderer was most likely among them
Haha, little Daoist, it seems you are holding a grudge. Indeed, I was rather abrupt at that time. I have come specifically to offer my apologies, and I also present the martial arts of the Chen family as a gift, hoping you will accept it
Jiang Changsheng was taken aback for a moment, then expressed his gratitude to Daoist Qingxu
In the twelfth year of the Kaiyuan era, you unexpectedly encountered remnants of the previous dynasty committing acts of violence. You were drawn into the calamity, but by relying on your skills, you managed to escape the peril and received a survival reward—martial art "Vajra Howl"
The wealthy heiress remains silent
If this life is truly like the game designed by himself in his previous life, then his lifespan would be infinite. He only needs to avoid calamities, continuously cultivate, and he will eventually become an immortal
Chen Li warned, saying: "It is inappropriate, after all, we are currently怀... ..."
Today's events, involving the previous dynasty, revealed martial arts secrets, and surprisingly, Daoist Qingxu granted him the greatest freedom, which led him to a cascade of thoughts
In the martial era of the Jing Dynasty, the Chen family struggled to survive
This person possesses true energy within their body
Jiang Changsheng frowned and said: "If he doesn't come, just tell him he need not thank me."
The Diamond Roar is a martial art that utilizes true energy to pierce the throat meridians, enabling the voice to become extraordinarily loud, thereby injuring enemies. When mastered to perfection, it can also expel evil spirits
Jiang Changsheng did not move, as he was also displeased with Chen Li, who was hastily labeling him and attempting to take him to the yamen
In the following days, Jiang Changsheng was thoroughly annoyed. His disciples were extremely curious about him, and he spent almost all his daytime dealing with his fellow disciples. At night, he would encounter them spying on him, and even his junior brother, who was one year younger than him, would pester him. In desperation, he imparted the basic footwork of the Nine Seeking Heavenly Dragon Steps to him, which finally put an end to the harassment.
The matter came to an end, and Jiang Changsheng became the center of attention. Those disciples who had not pursued the culprit gathered around him, inquiring about the martial arts he had just used, which were remarkably swift
The term "evil spirit" made his heart tighten; could it be that there are truly ghosts and monsters in this world
Chen Li turned around and, upon seeing this scene, couldn't help but widen his eyes; the other four guests reacted in the same manner
Sitting on the bed, Jiang Changsheng began to organize his thoughts
Junior brother Qingku rushed in, excitedly saying: "Senior brother, that top scholar has come again, expressing his desire to come and thank you. Master has already agreed, and he is now outside the courtyard. Shall we meet him?"
Jiang Changsheng inquired: "May I conduct an inspection?"
He instead asked, "Indeed, I have practiced my footwork, but may I ask how you, Master Chen, came to know this? I have observed over a hundred disciples within the sect; how can you be so certain that I possess this skill? Have you perhaps already examined all the disciples?"
This indicates that their martial arts skills are lacking
After Jiang Changsheng came to an understanding, he began to study the newly emerged martial arts of the Diamond Howl in his mind
Chen Li introduced with a smile, and when he mentioned the family history, his tone carried a hint of nostalgia
Chen Li furrowed his brow and asked, "Why did you want to kill Xu Hai, the librarian?"
Chen Li was still in shock, nearly collapsing to the ground.
The martial man ascended to the throne, and the Jing Dynasty welcomed a fervor for martial arts, a trend that far surpassed that of previous dynasties
A wealthy young lady spoke up: "Indeed, he died in his own room. If this young Taoist was the one who killed him, he must have harbored a tremendous hatred to enter the room at such a late hour to commit murder"
He did not dare to ask further, fearing to offend the dignity of the esteemed Daoist Qingxu.
Second Master Meng Qiuhé rushed out and shouted, immediately followed by dozens of disciples who ran out of the courtyard
Jiang Changsheng thought silently
Jiang Changsheng suddenly felt that Xue Hai was deliberately framing him
He also wondered whether Master Qingxu truly could not see through Xue Hai's martial arts skills
Clang.
In less than one hour, the martial arts of hundreds of disciples were examined, which was too tight a schedule, unless the other party was determined that the culprit came from Longqi Temple
Jiang Changsheng keenly noticed a very inconspicuous, thin man. The Daoist principle of naturalness is a cultivation method for immortality. Although he had not cultivated spiritual power, his senses were exceptionally sharp, far surpassing those of ordinary people
Another calamity has been survived
Jiang Changsheng suddenly interrupted and asked: "Benefactor Chen, you mentioned earlier that the people behind you do not know martial arts, is that correct?"
The Daoist Qingxu turned and left, and the disciples outside the hall immediately surrounded him.
Among them, there are actually individuals who possess martial arts skills
Jiang Changsheng said calmly: "Your movement technique is also quite remarkable"
Follow me!
If it were not for his six years of unwavering dedication to martial arts, today he would not have been able to force Xue Hai to reveal his skills, and he would likely have been captured and subsequently silenced by those in power.
A line of text that only he could see appeared before him, causing him to smile
Chen Li quickly expressed his gratitude and then apologized to Jiang Changsheng. Seeing his sincere attitude, Jiang Changsheng did not make things difficult for him
After becoming a celestial being on hetushu.com, what other demons and monsters is there to fear
Even the senior brother Li Changqing and the third senior sister Meng Qiushuang are interested
He remained unperturbed, looking at Chen Li and asking: "The speculation about the footwork is reasonable, but what about my motive for murder? I have lived in Longqi Temple since childhood and have never been outside. In these past few days, I have not had any contact with you. Why would I want to kill him?"
After dealing with his fellow disciples for a while, Jiang Changsheng found an opportunity to leave, as even the wealthy young lady was interested in him, which he simply could not withstand
Chen Li sat down by himself, took out a blue leather-bound manual with golden threads from his bosom, and placed it on the table
The Daoist priest Qingxu held his hand and supported his shoulder, saying: "Master Chen, although the world is settled, there are still undercurrents surging. As the first scholar of the Jing Dynasty, you should not move about carelessly. The calamity of today will recur in the future."
These subtle vital energies emanate from certain acupoints, which means that this individual has sealed the vital energy within the acupoints, creating the illusion that he is incapable of martial arts
At Longqi Temple, there is one courtyard with four rooms, and each room is occupied by two disciples
Faced with the unfriendly gazes of Chen Li and others, as well as the suspicious looks from his fellow disciples, Jiang Changsheng remained calm.
Oh!
This fellow actually knows the art of palm techniques, so why does he resort to leg techniques to commit his crimes
Hmph
Indeed, he has been reincarnated, so it is not surprising to have ghosts and monsters.
Why is it not the master checking?
He has always been uncertain whether Master Qingxu is aware of his true identity. After being brought to Longqi Temple by Master Qingxu, he did not receive any special attention from him, and he could not directly inquire about it.
The emaciated man no longer displayed the tense expression he had before, but instead revealed a fierce smile. He fixed his gaze on Jiang Changsheng and said, "Little Taoist, I didn't expect your skills to be so profound that you could see through my techniques. It seems you truly are a remarkable talent"