Chapter 2, Calamity
I originally thought I had been reborn into a favorable identity, but now it seems that my situation is truly precarious. If this matter is not resolved, I fear I will soon find myself at a dead end again
Lin Xi's expression was calm and unhurried, showing no signs of panic. She simply gazed steadily at Li Jie, her demeanor stern.
The Five Thunder Sect has six elders. The second elder, Meng Jun, wishes for his death, and the other elders also dislike him as a "useless person." The only one he can rely on is his aunt, who is the third elder. However, she alone cannot provide sufficient support. Moreover, the Holy Maiden of the Sunfire Sect is not someone the Five Thunder Sect can easily offend
One can easily imagine what kind of outcome Lin Xi will face after tomorrow
Lin Xi's strength is indeed not as great as Li Jie’s, but with the aid of the Triple Strike technique, the force he generates far exceeds that of Li Jie. If Li Jie’s strength is sufficient to contend with a fierce tiger, then Lin Xi’s punch is powerful enough to kill a tiger outright
Find death
On Wulei Mountain, people come and go
The explosive power at this moment is incredibly fierce, unstoppable by anyone
If there are no unforeseen circumstances, Lin Xi, this young sect leader, will not last for many days. Without the protection of the identity of the young sect leader, just based on his act of spying on the saintess, it would immediately be a capital offense
The "Triple Strike of the Spine" is a powerful martial art that Lin Xi brought from another world. It emphasizes harnessing the strength of the spine, likened to a great dragon, to channel the power of the bones and muscles from other parts of the body to a single point, and then to unleash it in a sudden explosion of force
Although Lin Xi had previously reached the Body Refinement Stage, after so many years of neglect, he was likely still below the second level. In contrast, Li Jie had already attained the third level of the Body Refinement Stage, with the strength to exert over one hundred pounds. He could even bring down a tiger, let alone Lin Xi.
Such a clumsy trick can be seen through at a glance. Unfortunately, Lin Xi's timid character and his status in the faction, which is even lower than that of a "waste", have turned this poorly executed scheme into an undeniable fact.
Lin Xi's expression was calm, and a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he became aware of something.
Although the status of the cooking apprentice is lowly, the martial arts training they receive daily is the same and practiced equally. Li Jie, due to his ability to read people's expressions and moods, even ingratiated himself with several inner disciples of the sect, making his martial arts skills superior to those of the average disciples.
Intrigue and conspiracy are ubiquitous. Before Lin Xi entered this world, his ability to become the heir of a large family was not solely reliant on his status as the eldest son
Pah! I actually let this little brat intimidate me. The elders in the sect have long wanted to get rid of him. How could they possibly speak up for him? He merely draped himself in a tiger's skin, and yet he managed to scare me! If this gets out, my fellow disciples in the sect will surely mock me!
You little rascal, how dare you try to fool me. Today, I will make you suffer a bit so that you will remember this in the future
For Lin Xi, the matter concerning Li Jie was an opportunity to establish his authority. Lin Xi understood that when Li Jie, covered in blood and severely injured, was discovered lying at the door, it would undoubtedly serve as a deterrent to those inside who mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon him.
Lin Xi raised her head, a trace of resolute expression passing through her eyes
Injury is secondary; the key lies in the shock within the heart. It is akin to a snake attempting to consume a toad, only for the toad to transform into a lion, crushing the snake underfoot.
Wow! Such great strength!
At the upcoming elders' meeting in a few days, Lin Xi's influence is very limited
The tiger resides deep in the mountains; when it encounters a high ravine, it leaps down with a pounce. With a flick of its right leg, it can pin its prey beneath its feet. In that swift pounce and flick, it can shatter the bones of both the prey and the book, leaving no chance for escape
Li Jie currently feels this way
Throughout the entire process, Lin Xi did not see a single hair of the Radiant Sun Saintess before being forcefully kicked away. In fact, when the Radiant Sun Saintess kicked Lin Xi, she was fully dressed and not a single drop of water had touched her body
Li Jie swung a punch but missed, and the sound echoed in his ears, sending chills down his spine and making his hair stand on end. Before he could react, a sharp pain struck his chest, as if he had been hit by lightning, and he was immediately sent flying by a terrifying force.
Just as Li Jie’s fist was about to strike him, Lin Xi suddenly made his move. He swiftly dodged to the side, evading Li Jie’s punch, and simultaneously delivered a punch of his own, as quick as lightning
Pessimistically waiting for death is not his characteristic. To break free from the current predicament, he must take the initiative.
Lin Xi also had no interest in rebutting. Facts speak louder than words; these individuals will soon realize just how absurd their mistakes are
Alright! I will go pay a visit to that enchantress now—whether this crisis can be resolved depends on this trip
This is something that the original "Lin Xi" did not possess
Recalling the memories in her mind, Lin Xi immediately understood the course of events: the Saintess of the Liyang Sect was visiting the Wulei Sect. However, Lin Xi barged into the Saintess's room and spied on her while she was bathing, and was caught red-handed on the spot
His fists crackled as he clenched them tightly. A fierce light shone in his eyes as he slowly approached Lin Xi, having made up his mind to teach Lin Xi a good lesson.
Lin Xi remained so composed that Li Jie became rather flustered
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This matter has long been known to everyone
There is no need to rush to eliminate the toxins; we must first resolve the immediate calamity at hand
In dealing with such schemes and tricks, Lin Xi appeared far more composed than the other version of himself remembered.
He lowered his head, walking at a leisurely pace, quietly contemplating his own thoughts.
You dare to lay a hand on me; you are only asking for trouble
Hey, you little brat, do you still dare to bluff me now? This is something you brought upon yourself
The saintess of the illustrious Liyang Sect, pure and noble, held in the highest esteem, has had her chastity insulted. This matter is of great significance, causing a stir among the entire Wulei Sect, including all the elders.
Li Jie scolded vehemently
Snap!
This young man, why is he acting so unusually today? Could it be that he has some sort of backing
Thus, when a tiger leaps over a flying gorge to pounce on its prey, it often succeeds in one swift move, with little to no pursuit involved
Lin Xi spoke and immediately stepped out, not even bothering to pay him any attention
I told you, you are bringing suffering upon yourself. Unfortunately, you do not believe it
Li Jie opened his mouth, wanting to ask Lin Xi what technique he had just used, as it was clearly not the skill of the Five Thunder Sect. However, upon seeing Lin Xi's figure walking away, a chill ran through his heart, and he no longer dared to ask anything.
Li Jie let out a sinister laugh, suddenly throwing a powerful punch that whistled through the air, aimed at Lin Xi's chest. At the same time, he executed a flying kick, striking towards Lin Xi's waist. This was precisely a move from the Five Thunder Sect's boxing technique, "Fierce Tiger Sweeping Leg"
Regardless of martial skills, knowledge, or combat experience, individuals like Li Jie, who merely mimic and follow the form without understanding, are vastly inferior to practical martial artists like Lin Xi, who come from a family of traditional martial arts.
Li Jie is, after all, just a small cook, of low status. He only dared to look down on Lin Xi because he perceived him as timid, weak, and easily bullied. However, upon seeing Lin Xi display the demeanor of a young sect leader and invoke the sect rules, he was immediately taken aback. His expression changed repeatedly, no longer exhibiting the same arrogance as before.
Lin Xi heard this and smiled faintly in his heart, feeling unconvinced. He was no longer the Lin Xi of the past; those who wished to see him make a fool of himself were gravely mistaken
As Li Jie contemplated this, the fear he felt diminished significantly. Instead, a hint of fierce aggression emerged in his eyes
The situation Lin Xi is currently facing is almost a deadlock. Even a delivery disciple from https://m.hetushu.com looks down on him, let alone the elders of the sect
A previously unseen brilliance radiated from Lin Xi's eyes
However, a gentleman is eager to fight, while a petty person is difficult to deal with. Li Jie had a change of heart and recalled the rumors within the sect, which immediately sparked another three points of thought in him
"Good people are often bullied, and good horses are often ridden. To deal with these petty individuals, one must adopt a dual approach. Use status to pressure them and strength to strike at them. Only then will they behave more honestly"
Lin Xi sustained an injury to his chest, which was inflicted by the furious Saintess of the Lieyang Sect, who kicked him with such force that it nearly cost him his life
The phrase "猛虎掸腿" conveys precisely this meaning. If Li Jie successfully executes this move, Lin Xi will likely be unable to get out of bed for ten days
Lin Xi possesses all the memories of the Five Thunder Sect, and he can see it at a glance. The original Lin Xi was in such a dire situation, and one of the biggest problems was his overly timid personality. Clearly the young master of the Five Thunder Sect, yet he did not exhibit any semblance of a young master.
Lin Xi stood with his hands behind his back, walking up to the iron gate and coldly looking at Li Jie: "In the past, I did not hold you accountable; that was my magnanimity. Did you really think I couldn't deal with you? Consider this a small lesson. If there is a next time, you can handle it yourself."
The matter originated with that enchantress. To untie the bell, one must find the bell ringer; to resolve this crisis, one must start with her.
Upon arriving inside, he was met by a maid of the Radiant Sun Saintess, who took him to the place where the enchantress was bathing. However, when he was captured, the Radiant Sun Saintess sternly reprimanded him, claiming that she had never summoned him at all
Lin Xi was, after all, the heir of a large family with strict rules. There was no need for him to be deliberate; the aura of a person in a position of power naturally emanated from him.
Li Jie felt a sudden jolt in his heart, but after a moment's thought, he realized: "This kid has been wasting his martial arts for many years, and it seems that his foundation has almost been lost. Now that he is injured, it is equivalent to suffering a serious illness. Even a gust of wind could knock him over. Why should I be afraid of him?"
It is a pity that I am not that timid Lin Xi! In this world, no one can frame me!
Lin Xi recalled the memories in his mind once again. In his recollection, a disciple of the Five Thunder Sect led him to the residence of the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun, stating that the Holy Maiden wished to meet him
Lin Xi's spine contracted, and his entire body resembled a large bow being drawn tight. From the tailbone to the cervical vertebrae, his bones crackled and popped, much like frying beans.
Li Jie was absolutely unwilling to believe that Lin Xi could defeat him
He absolutely refuses to admit that he was silenced by a few words from that worthless person in his mouth
He turned his body and walked towards the northwest direction of Wulei Mountain, where pavilions and towers were stacked upon one another.
Lin Xi walked along the bluestone path of Wulei Mountain, a flurry of thoughts flashing through his mind. As the young sect leader, he was now a mere figurehead—poisoned by someone, looked down upon by his disciples, and facing the elders' intentions to depose him. He could hardly hold onto the position of sect leader for much longer. Moreover, he had also gotten himself into a serious predicament.
Although Lin Xi bears the title of the young sect leader, this young leader lives a rather pitiful life
Thus, the convening of the Elder Council to revoke Lin Xi's status as the young leader has come to pass
Lin Xi walked along the stone path on the mountain. As he passed by, he noticed the disciples pointing and whispering about him. His ears were keen, and he heard them secretly mocking him. They all said that this young sect leader would not last long and would soon be deposed. By then, he would truly be a useless person.
Confucianism states that a ruler should act like a ruler, a minister like a minister, a father like a father, and a son like a son. This means that each role must fulfill its respective duties, ensuring that order is maintained.
Li Jie wailed loudly, only to be violently slammed against the iron gate. His bones cracked audibly, and he had long lost count of how many had broken. Then, he fell to the ground. Blood gushed from his mouth, and his eyes were filled with terror
Lin Xi watched as Li Jie approached, a glimmer of light flashing in her eyes
Lin Xi's mind was filled with many thoughts