Chapter Seven: Paying Homage at Mount Hua

Yue Buqun had a total of 9 disciples. After becoming a disciple, Ling Chi became the youngest junior brother, while Shuang'er became the youngest junior sister. However, in front of the ordinary disciples of Mount Hua, he was referred to as the tenth senior brother, and Shuang'er was the second senior sister, with the eldest senior sister naturally being Yue Ling Shan

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The sound of hooves approached from afar and finally stopped outside the hotel. Shortly thereafter, several armed men accompanied a young gentleman inside.

"Not bad." Yue Buqun nodded and said, "I have received news..."

As for the Huashan Sword Technique, with the guidance of renowned masters and the assistance of excellent sparring partners, Ling Chi has made rapid progress, having now cultivated the Huashan Sword Technique to Level 3. In a sword-wielding state, it can enhance both attack and defense by 30 percent

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At his request, the daily meals for Yue Buqun, Ning Zhongze, the nine disciples, and Yue Lingshan are now all taken care of by him

In the following month, seeing that Ling Chi had indeed completed the training progress with quality and quantity, Yue Buqun allowed him to continue. After all, he was very much enjoying the delicious food he could have every day

However, under Ling Chi's repeated assurances that it would not delay his training progress, and his claim that cooking was his joy, which made him uncomfortable if he did not cook for a day, Yue Buqun made a compromise. At the same time, he also set requirements for Ling Chi's training progress, stating that if the requirements were not met, he would have to stop cooking.

Although Ling Chi 'created' free fighting and the解刀 technique, in Yue Buqun's view, free fighting is nothing more than a ruffian's approach. If it were not for relying on speed and strength, with just a single move or technique, he could easily teach him a lesson in no time.

"Very well." Ning Zhong nodded with a smile.

Hmm. Yue Buqun smiled while stroking his beard

Such extraordinary talents, if not taken under one's wing, will surely face divine retribution

Beside a mountain path, a hotel is faintly visible amidst the forest.

The cultivation method of Hunyuan Gong is completely opposite to that of other internal martial arts in the world, as it is from the outside to the inside

The young man laughed heartily, and with a crack of the whip in the air, under the sound of the feigned strike, the white horse beneath him raised its head and neighed long, charging out onto the bluestone-paved road.

"Impossible, I smelled the aroma of wine a few days ago. You cannot deceive my nose," Linghu Chong said as he opened the cabinet door. "Is it hidden in the wardrobe?"

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Inside the hotel, Ling Chi is dressed in coarse linen garments, holding a kitchen knife as he peels a radish

"Junior Brother, the reason our parents called you here this time is to discuss the matter of descending the mountain together with us" said Yue Ling Shan with a giggle

A man in his forties behind the young boy laughed and said, "A wild boar's tail is indispensable for you, but don't get too drunk on the yellow liquor just yet." Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the five riders had already gone far away.

Faced with the eager gaze of Yue Buqun and the longing eyes of Yue Ling Shan, Ling Chi pondered for a moment and then agreed. After that, he cleared the tavern and, three days later, joined the Huashan Sect together with Shuang'er.

Both internal and external aspects are cultivated in harmony. In the face of the enemy, every move and technique is executed naturally, infused with internal strength, allowing one to achieve victory and overcome the opponent effortlessly. Once the cultivation of the Hunyuan skill reaches its peak, it becomes even more invincible and unbreakable.

Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze locked eyes, both seeing shock and a hint of surprise reflected in each other's gaze

Thus, Yue Buqun initially focused on rigorously training Ling Chi in the fundamentals, having him practice the horse stance for one hour each morning and evening, while demonstrating and correcting the Huashan sword techniques for him one move at a time in between. As for the Hunyuan skill, it would also be practiced concurrently during the training sessions.

"It's fine." In response to Yue Buqun's inquiry, Ling Chi did not conceal much. Half a month ago, they had reached a "stalemate," and there was no point in hiding it: "However, I have not felt any increase in my energy recently, and I do not know the reason for this."

Ling Chi readily agreed.

Through Yue Buqun's explanation, Ling Chi learned that although this martial art takes a long time to practice and shows results very slowly, it poses no risk of going astray during training, and once mastered, it possesses tremendous power

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Where is Old Cai? Why hasn't he come out to lead the horse?

The gentle breeze caresses the willows, and the fragrance of flowers is intoxicating; it is indeed the season of abundant spring in the southern region. Ximen Street in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, stretches straight out with its bluestone pavement, leading directly to the West Gate

Ling Chi slowly withdrew his energy and looked helplessly at Linghu Chong, who burst in energetically, searching everywhere for wine, and said: "Senior Brother, how many times have I told you that I have no wine here"

Master

Originally, Yue Buqun was opposed to this. For him, who took it upon himself to restore the Huashan Sect, Ling Chi should focus all his energy on practicing martial arts. Only in this way could the strength of the Huashan Sect grow rapidly

It has been a month since he arrived at the Huashan Sect. Looking back, he initially had no intention of joining the Huashan Sect, as his strength was primarily achieved through drinking and eating, making his membership in the Huashan Sect inconsequential.

Second Brother and Senior Sister are also here? Seeing Laodeno and Yue Lingshan, who are also in the main hall, Ling Chi was somewhat surprised

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After becoming his disciple, Yue Buqun did not treat him poorly, immediately imparting to him the Hunyuan Gong, which is second only to the Zixia Divine Skill within the Huashan Sect, while also beginning to teach him the most fundamental Huashan Sword Techniques

On the way to the main hall, every disciple of Mount Hua encountered would bow and greet: "Senior Brother Ten"

Suddenly, the sound of hooves echoed in the backyard, and the eight men stood up in unison, rushing out the door. They saw five riders burst forth from the west side of the escort agency, galloping along the horse path towards the main entrance. The lead horse was entirely snow-white, with stirrups made of tarnished silver. On the saddle sat a young man dressed in fine clothes, approximately eighteen or nineteen years old, with a hunting falcon perched on his left shoulder, a sword hanging at his waist, and a longbow slung across his back, riding at full speed. Following closely behind were four riders, all clad in short blue garments. The group of five arrived at the entrance of the escort agency, and three of the eight men shouted in unison: "The young escort head is off hunting again!"

Junior apprentice, the master has summoned you to the main hall for a discussion

Beside them, a slender yet unattractive young woman in a green dress was arranging the drinks by the wine cabinet. An old man with white hair was wiping the tables and chairs with a cloth.

"Junior Brother." Laodenuo smiled and clasped his fists.

One month later

With a bang

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In the main hall of the Huashan Sect, Ling Chi bowed to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze, saying: "Master's wife"

"The master called for you, not for me." Linghu Chong waved his hand and said, "You should go quickly! I must find the wine today."

Ling Chi smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your hard work"

In front of a grandly constructed mansion, there are two stone platforms on either side, each with a flagpole approximately 2 zhang high, with a blue flag fluttering at the top.

In the short term, Ling Chi need not worry about wasting his own true energy

However, just as he was about to refuse, a sudden sense of vigilance arose within him, as if something unfavorable would occur the moment he declined

"Descending the mountain?" Ling Chi turned to look at Yue Buqun.

Regarding this disciple, he is truly very satisfied. In just one month, he has cultivated the Hunyuan Skill and Huashan Sword Technique to a minor achievement, and his foundational skills have also become increasingly solid. He is indeed a prodigy whom I hold in high regard.

The dismemberment technique is indeed a form of dissection skill that should not be used lightly; otherwise, one risks losing an arm or a leg. The Huashan Sect is a prestigious and righteous school, so how could its disciples employ such a cruel form of swordsmanship

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It appears somewhat akin to the indestructible skill, yet it is undoubtedly a simplified version of a much lower caliber

The large vermilion door of the mansion, adorned with cup-sized brass studs that gleam brightly, features a plaque at the top inscribed with the four golden characters "Fu Wei Biao Ju". Below, in smaller characters, it reads "Zong Hao". At the entrance, two rows of long benches accommodate eight robustly built men, each sitting upright, exuding an air of valiant strength

A man called out: "Shi Biao-tou, if we catch the wild boar again today, everyone will have a hearty meal."

Ling Chi tidied up his clothes and said: "Senior Brother, didn't Master ask us to go over? Let's hurry!"

Yue Buqun could no longer contain himself and spoke up: "Brother Ling, may I ask if you would be willing to take me as your master?"

Even so, this Hunyuan skill is already one of the most renowned internal martial arts techniques in the world. After a month of cultivation (including eating and drinking), this Hunyuan skill can indeed harness the continuously increasing true energy throughout the body

On the right flag, a yellow silk thread is embroidered with a fierce and imposing lion, its claws bared and its expression majestic. The flag flutters in the wind, making the lion appear even more vibrant and lifelike. Above the lion's head, a pair of bats embroidered in black silk thread are depicted soaring with their wings spread wide. On the left flag, the four black characters "Fu Wei Biao Ju" are embroidered, rendered with silver hooks and iron strokes, exuding extraordinary strength.

Practicing martial arts is arduous, yet there are delicious foods that can restore physical strength and energy. Ling Chi's mental and physical stamina is nearly limitless, and every day he still has a considerable amount of leisure time to study recipes and enhance his culinary skills

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun nearly pulled out a few strands of his beard in disbelief, Ning Zhongze's eyes widened in astonishment, and Yue Ling Shan exclaimed, "If the true energy has not increased, could it be that the Huashan heart method has been cultivated to perfection?"