Chapter 3, The Great Martial Arts System

Hearing you say that... it seems you want me to return as a top scholar? Ning Yue's ears turned slightly red; although he had just crossed over, he had completely inherited everything from Ning Yue. Considering this, if his deceased father was truly that remarkable, he really would be bringing shame upon him.

Originally, Qian Muxue believed that she had already entrusted her true feelings to martial arts, and that whether or not she married would not affect her heart in the slightest. However, as the wedding date approached, she suddenly realized that she did not regard her marriage as lightly as she had imagined.

Yue Longxuan! Qian Muxue slowly raised her head, a beam of light bursting forth from her eyes. "I will go to the Angry Flood Dragon Gang to find Yue Longxuan, but... if in the future Ning Yue truly faces a life-threatening disaster... then let him come to Guiyue Palace."

You..." Ning Yue suddenly widened her eyes, staring at Qian Mu Xue in shock, her finger trembling as she pointed, "Does this... count as caring for me?"

When you killed Yi Luoyun, did he ever explain why he wanted to kill Xiao Yueyue? I do not believe that a master who has been famous for thirty years would lower himself to attack an ordinary person

This is not the case; you are already 18, and your martial arts training has passed the optimal age, destined to be without hope from the start. Therefore, you can only pursue a literary path. Fortunately, there is no age limit in literature. As the son of Mr. Ning, you cannot end up achieving nothing in both martial and literary pursuits.

Upon opening the skills section, the internal martial arts category was empty, while there was a minor grappling technique listed among the external martial arts. Seeing that this technique was rated as only a beginner's practice, with a proficiency of merely 30%, Ning Yue was instantly filled with excitement. The overwhelming emotions could no longer be suppressed, and even the piercing pain could not quell the intense beating of Ning Yue's heart.

Although it is unclear whether this system is a hallucination stemming from a split in the mind or a genuine influence from reality, since I have nothing to do, I might as well treat it as a game

Upon opening the culinary skills, a cookbook appeared in front of me, displaying a dense array of menus. However, most of them were gray, with only three dishes shining brightly.

In the midst of studying the system and enjoying the sight of beautiful women, four days have unknowingly passed. Ning Yue no longer needs to lie in bed all day, so she goes outside every afternoon to bask in the sun

"Occasionally take a look." Ning Yue replied honestly. In his memory, the original Ning Yue was not particularly intelligent. After reading, he could never remember, and over time, he gave up the thought of being a scholar, especially in the past year, he rarely glanced at the books on the shelf

To be honest, the location chosen by his father is truly a treasure of geomancy. Nestled by the mountains and water, the scenery is beautiful, far from the hustle and bustle of human habitation, in harmony with nature. Just gazing at the beautiful landscape is a pleasure, not to mention the four beautiful women dancing gracefully in the distant pond, instantly adding a touch of ethereal charm to this picturesque view

In the past few days, the bored Ning Yue could only gaze at a few beautiful women. However, they were indeed quite attractive, so Ning Yue did not find her days particularly dull. Qian Mu Xue returned a book to the bookshelf once again; the entire bookshelf was like a wall, and there were at least twenty bookshelves in the study.

You seem to hold my father in high regard? Even I, his son, was unaware of his remarkable abilities. Do people in the martial arts world also admire scholars and renowned figures like ordinary citizens do?

However, it seems that Ning Yue does not leave a bad impression on her. At the very least, the gaze Ning Yue directed at her was pure and calm. Unlike those other young talents who are excessively praised and display a nauseatingly obsequious demeanor in front of her.

Thus, Qian Muxue could not help but leave Guiyue Palace, intending to see her future husband with her own eyes while also postponing the wedding date to mend the emotional rift she had timely perceived.

Thus, the court established the Tianmu Bureau, which is specifically responsible for regulating the individuals of the martial arts world. The constables are tasked with apprehending ordinary criminals, and if a criminal's strength exceeds what the constables can handle, it falls to the detectives of the Tianmu Bureau to take action

The crisp sound echoed in her mind, and Ning Yue felt a jolt in her heart, almost triggering the wound in her chest once again

Mining was the first to be ruled out; after all, I am a government official on the emperor's payroll, and it is clearly inappropriate for me to go mining. Fishing was subsequently ruled out as well; before my time travel, I was also an avid angler. Although my skills were not particularly good, as long as I had a fishing hook, I could ensure that I would not return empty-handed. After eliminating these two options, Ning Yue focused her thoughts on culinary skills. As soon as she concentrated, the culinary life skill was activated, while the options for fishing and mining became dim.

As she was gazing ahead, a faint sound of footsteps arose behind her. This was intentionally made audible by Qian Muxue for Ning Yue to hear; otherwise, with her skill in moving silently like snow, she would not have made a sound at all

"Are you leaving?" Ning Yue slowly stood up, knowing that Qian Mu Xue never spoke meaningless words. He also understood that the exceptionally talented Qian Mu Xue had already been more than generous by staying with him for five days. Suddenly, a strong sense of reluctance surged in his heart, followed by a deep gratitude that flowed within him.

Ning Yue's playful words caused Qian Mu Xue to pause slightly, a fleeting look of evasion flashing in her eyes. She neither admitted nor denied it, and once again took out a book to study it earnestly.

Qian Muxue silently shook her head, "My mother often mentioned Mr. Ning during her lifetime, and over time, Mr. Ning's status in my heart has become comparable to that of my late father. Mr. Ning, a talented scholar, you, as his only son, should not let Mr. Ning's illustrious reputation be tarnished"

Upon hearing Ning Yue's response, Qian Mu Xue's eyes flickered with a hint of displeasure. "Mr. Ning's knowledge shines through the ages; even a single piece of his calligraphy is worth a fortune. You possess a treasure mountain yet treat it as worthless. If you could learn even one ten-thousandth of Mr. Ning's wisdom, there would be a place for you in this vast world. Time flies like an arrow, and the years weave swiftly; how can a good man waste his prime years?"

The Great Martial Arts System? The screen displayed no text, yet Ning Yue somehow knew the name of this system. Upon opening the character menu, there were only three lines: character level one, health at thirty percent, but steadily recovering. The internal energy section showed zero percent. It seemed that, just as Xie Yun had said, she was merely an ordinary person who could not practice martial arts.

Ding—Trigger the task, repay the kindness. One must not forget to repay the life-saving grace. As the farewell with Qian Muxue approaches, give her a gesture of gratitude that will bring tears of emotion to her eyes. Completing the task rewards 200 experience points and 200 silver coins

Gently lying down and closing the eyes, the consciousness sank into the mind. After a brief moment of darkness, a blue image suddenly appeared before the eyes

For two days, the thoughts in my mind have been gestating. Previously, whenever Ning Yue wanted to see clearly, it would result in an unbearable sharp pain. Just now, however, in a moment of daze, Ning Yue was able to clearly perceive a layout in her mind that resembled a game.

"Ning Yue, did Mr. Ning leave you this vast collection of ten thousand books before his passing? Have you ever studied them earnestly?" The voice was soft, yet it pierced like a sharp sword, causing Ning Yue to shudder instantly.

Indeed, Mr. Ning is remarkable; his profound insights and deep understanding are evident. Just by looking at Mr. Ning's significant work, I have gained immense benefits..." As she spoke, Qian Muxue glanced up at Ning Yue, who was staring intently at the red clouds, and suddenly, her expression turned cold.

Steamed Bun, costs 10 silver coins to learn, restores 10 vitality upon consumption. Heartfelt Grass, a food imbued with maternal love and care, costs 10 silver coins to learn, restores 10 health points per second for a duration of 10 seconds upon consumption. Blood Tofu, a delicacy for beauty, costs 10 silver coins to learn, restores 10 internal power points per second for a duration of 10 seconds upon consumption

Your injury is no longer serious! Qian Muxue's voice was very cold, like a piece of ice that would never learn to be gentle, cold in its nature, cold in its clarity, cold to the point of causing immense pressure. If it were not for Ning Yue living in an era of information explosion, perhaps she would also feel a sense of awe towards this extraordinary woman

"Oh? Life skills?" Ning Yue's eyes lit up. Life skills are a specialty, and Ning Yue knows that she has already passed the age for martial arts training. However, life skills are her capital to live freely and comfortably, even without achievements in martial arts. To ordinary people, life skills in games seem useless, but if they can influence reality, then life skills are undoubtedly a divine skill

It is truly a golden finger! Ning Yue wanted to let out a long howl to the sky. The Minor Capture Technique is a low-level martial art, and it is among the least effective of the low-level martial arts. In order to facilitate the capture of criminals, every constable must learn the Minor Capture Technique. Of course, this Minor Capture Technique can only deal with ordinary people; those who have casually practiced some martial arts are not something the constables can handle.

Upon opening the life skills section, there are more than a dozen skill options, but only three skills are glowing with a blue light: cooking, fishing, and mining! Each one requires ten experience points to activate, and the experience bar in the system interface conveniently shows exactly ten experience points, as if it has been meticulously calculated.

Ning Yue blinked in confusion, wondering how this tone of disappointment could be so... enjoyable. Ning Yue would never admit to being self-deprecating, yet inexplicably, her mood suddenly improved.

Even if she is no longer in danger of losing her life, it will still take at least three to four days before she can walk again. Shaoyao is responsible for buying and preparing medicine for Ningyue, Shiya takes care of washing and cooking, Hongxia is preoccupied with her exceptionally beautiful nails, and Yingying follows closely in the footsteps of Qianmuxue.

Indeed, what a scheming merchant. Knowing that I only have an initial capital of 10 silver coins, each item on the menu costs 10 silver coins? It is clear that you intend to drain me dry. Ning Yue looked at the menu in silence, planning to set it aside and explore other functions.

Finally, the golden finger has responded. Although I knew that leveling up characters requires experience and learning skills also requires experience, I had always been unaware of where that experience comes from. Now I finally understand that I can trigger tasks myself

Unfortunately, the sect requires characters to reach level 10 before it can be unlocked, and then the various indicators in the combat power section do not meet the standards. The overall evaluation is a pitiful 5. Am I really the so-called "trash" with a combat power rating of 5?

What excited Ning Yue was not that she could perform a small grappling technique, but rather that the system in her mind could truly influence reality. At the very least, the skills she possessed were indeed manifesting here; this alone made the Great Martial Arts System an extraordinary golden finger.

It is said that there is a bond of engagement, but in reality, the two are merely strangers who have crossed paths. A drop of kindness should be repaid with a fountain of gratitude, let alone a life-saving grace... Shouldn't I express my appreciation...

Qian Muxue looked at Ning Yue's silhouette, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion. To say that she liked Ning Yue would be absolutely impossible. Although she had known of Ning Yue's existence since childhood, they had only truly met five days ago

Xie Yun has left, leaving behind the roof with a hole. However, fortunately, he still has a conscience, patting his chest and assuring that he will help repair the roof as soon as possible. Just past noon, the sky gradually cleared up, and Ning Yue no longer had to face the situation of it raining outside while it rained inside the house