Chapter 10

Looking at the two of them laughing and chatting happily, it is evident that they have completely reconciled.

He lost a subordinate and was injured himself, while we suffered no losses at all. Among the four of us, you alone are completely unscathed. What do you think the master will think and how will he view this situation?

Sun Yuanfeng's explanation

He observed the data of each individual, believing that it would not be long before he could complete the attribute data for most members of the Seiryū Palace

Zhang Rongfang, although you informed us in a timely manner this time, regardless of the circumstances, your senior sister still suffered minor injuries and was frightened. It also delayed Chen Wuyou in finding your senior sister

Then, may I ask, Senior Sister, what level of martial arts strength does our Daoist Qinghe Palace hold in the Jianghu?

Come, today I will officially pass on to you the Sutra of Talismans! My Taoist Sutra of Rejuvenation and Purification is a superior martial text that embodies the principles of benefiting the world, saving the people, and protecting oneself! Let me show you its power!

Indeed, the master is now even starting to doubt you. He suspects that the previous poisoning incident was intended to give you the opportunity to get close to Junior Sister Xiaoying. This time, deliberately hiding someone, and...

The two chatted continuously along the way and soon arrived at Xiao Rong's small attic.

He paused for a moment and sighed

In a fierce battle, every move could mean the difference between life and death, so one must be fully focused, and not dare to show any mercy in each strike; it is certainly exhausting to fight like this, Zhao Dacong said with a shake of his head and a smile

"That is not the case. If it were someone weaker, it would still be exhausting; one would have to exert all their strength. Moreover, the main issue is that the master is getting old and has previously suffered hidden injuries. Additionally, those few men in black are ruthless individuals who have seen blood; their techniques seem to be from military boxing, and they wield knives. Furthermore, their strength can be considered formidable." Zhao Dacong said.

I am fully aware of the circumstances of the matter. Xiao Rong turned around, her gaze calmly fixed on Zhang Rongfang

Leaving the attic, he felt a tightness in his heart. He had meticulously prepared, calculated, and even risked his life to save others, yet the outcome he received was this

There is one more thing that confuses me; the gap between the grades seems to be smaller than I had anticipated

Bang

Therefore, in martial arts confrontations, one does not engage lightly; once a fight occurs, it is either death or severe injury. Moreover, the determination of victory and defeat usually happens very quickly. Of course, this is under the condition that both parties are unarmed

Come, strike me with all your might! Do not be afraid!

Time and again, Zhang Rongfang was repeatedly defeated by the same move, yet at the same time, the power of this technique from his master, Yue Xingfu, along with its various transformations, gradually became clear to him

"Are those few people really that impressive?" Zhang Rongfang asked

Zhang Rongfang felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, and his whole body curled up from a knee strike.

Bang

Come, come again! The simplest introduction to the talismanic system is the Yue-style talisman, which consists of a total of thirty-two forms, each possessing immense power. You must study them diligently

Puff

At present, he is fully focused; every day after practicing and studying with Senior Sister Zhao Dacong, he returns and, even while following behind Xiao Qingying, he continues to memorize and secretly rehearse the techniques.

As they were about to enter the main door, Zhang Rongfang suddenly saw Xiao Qingying walking slowly out of the attic accompanied by someone.

What does it mean?" Sun Yuanfeng shook his head, "The court's jurisdiction is very strict; only the military is allowed to possess bows and crossbows, and firearms are even more tightly controlled. While highly toxic substances can be concealed freely, ordinary people dare not touch them. Under these circumstances, various sects rely on martial arts to navigate the world and protect themselves, thus the utility of martial arts becomes significant.

"What is the significance of enduring such arduous training in martial arts in the future?" Zhang Rongfang said

Originally, Xiao Qingying had already been seen as a naive and sweet person in his heart, but now it seems that she is simply someone who has been sold and still helps to count the money.

Zhang Rongfang immediately understood

Feeling troubled, he turned and went to the martial arts training ground.

Zhang Rongfang, after listening, appeared to be deep in thought

Zhang Rongfang was left speechless

I ... ...

Xiao Qingying and Chen Wuyou paid them no mind and left along the corridor.

Today I will transmit to you the first move of the Seventh Mountain Style: Heartless Willow Break!

Thinking back, if he had indeed reacted a bit slower at that time and had been rushed by that man in black, he would certainly have been taken down in one move

Come, come, come, it seems that you are in good health now, let me feel your strength! Zhao Dacong could easily discern Zhang Rongfang's expression.

In his words, there is also the implication that Zhang Rongfang fled alone under the pretext of sending a message because he was afraid of death.

At that moment, he no longer hesitated and struck forward with a clenched fist.

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanfeng smiled again

Combining his previous experience of studying virtual work, he suddenly understood that it was necessary to thoroughly learn the entire mountain-shaped symbol in order to develop the skill

Two people are standing face to face, three meters apart

Upon entering, one immediately sees Xiao Rong standing with her hands behind her back, facing away from the door, admiring the famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall

Sister Zhao..." Zhang Rongfang turned around and saw Zhao Dacong approaching, who sat down beside him with a thud.

Zhang Rongfang felt a chill in his heart

Xiao Rong's meaning is too obvious

One move and down

It is precisely for this reason that the two of them missed the optimal time for escape, which led to their injuries and fright

Zhang Rongfang was filled with speechlessness and wanted to explain, but Xiao Rong turned away and no longer listened.

Zhang Rongfang was utterly speechless; if it weren't for his decisive action, Xiao Qingying would have no idea where she had been captured by someone.

Although Zhao Dacong spoke very naturally, Zhang Rongfang still felt a certain sensation in his heart

Chen Wuyou lost lives and suffered property damage, and he himself was injured. Yet he emerged unscathed, which indeed raises suspicions

Zhang Rongfang also wanted to know how great the gap was between himself and these martial practitioners

Moreover, when martial artists engage in combat, they generally exert their full strength. This is because one cannot ascertain the true capabilities of their opponent; thus, one can only give their utmost effort to incapacitate the opponent first. Otherwise, if you exert eighty percent of your strength while your opponent uses one hundred percent, it is you who will suffer the consequences.

With the formal commencement of studying the Yue-style symbols, Zhang Rongfang's leisurely days have vanished once again

Standing by the dojo, Zhang Rongfang quietly observed, and his mood gradually calmed down

Thus, he could only clasp his fists in salute and turn to leave

Zhang Rongfang and Sun Yuanfeng entered the attic together

Zhang Rongfang exerted himself to sit up, feeling that his lower abdomen had improved slightly, knowing that the other party had only applied a little force, leaving him with a memory of pain

Brother Zhang has only recently engaged in martial cultivation and is unaware of the principles involved. I have heard Master Xiao Rong say that the strength and weakness of combat can only be truly understood through actual experience. The more battles one has fought, the stronger one becomes, and naturally, one will be more formidable.

Zhang Rongfang was left speechless. Is the attenuation too great?

"If you hadn't hidden Xiao Ying, Chen Wuyou would have found her long ago and joined us. Moreover, you thought of hiding Xiao Ying and escaping towards Qinghe Palace by yourself. Why didn't you take Xiao Ying with you? Wouldn't that allow you to reunite with us more quickly?"

As a result, it has instead become a situation where he almost caused Xiao Qingying to be injured

Time flies in the blink of an eye; July has passed, August is calm and peaceful, and soon it will be September

However, she could not honestly tell the other party that Qinghe Palace is merely a small branch of Daoism, occupying a corner of the martial world, relying on its numbers and collusion with the authorities to secure its position as the dominant force within a hundred miles.

No matter what angle he attacks from, the result is the same

Zhang Rongfang was merely an office worker who wrote drafts for his superiors in his previous life, and encountering such a situation is simply a tangled mess for him

Zhao Dacong nodded; she actually trusted Zhang Rongfang more. There was no other reason, she just felt that Chen Wuyou's gentle smile every day seemed too fake.

He was taken aback, and from his previous assessments, he was almost certain that Chen Wuyou had issues

Of course, a high-level master, at the peak of their abilities, is absolutely formidable and strong. However, as one ages and falls ill, that strength diminishes. Moreover, the world is perilous, and people are so fragile; aside from martial skills, there are many other means that can lead to one's demise. For instance, crossbows, deadly poisons, and firearms

"Alright, you need not say more. You may leave now," Xiao Rong waved his hand, indicating that he could depart.

He did not know what to say, because the fact is indeed as such. The trouble with this incident lies in the fact that he was not injured

Indeed, everyone is putting in their utmost effort, fearing that if they do not exert themselves enough, they may end up getting hurt instead

A fist falls into a warm and broad hand

Then

I am just feeling a bit suffocated" Zhang Rongfang replied after a moment of silence

"Forget about that matter. Senior Sister Zhao, I would like to ask you a question. Yesterday, I saw you and the Master engage in a confrontation with some individuals. Were those men in black really that formidable? It seemed like you all had quite a difficult time fighting them," Zhang Rongfang asked in confusion.

The person accompanying me is actually Chen Wuyou

She paused

He discovered through testing that learning just one or two moves of the Yuexing symbol alone does not display in the attribute bar, and even the skills cannot appear.

If it were not for his gentle disposition, this time it would not simply be a matter of a two-month salary penalty

That is to say, Qinghe Palace may indeed be somewhat lacking

Thus, when a person concentrates all their mental energy on a single task, time seems to fly by

He did not understand what kind of thought process Xiao Rong had, but recalling the scene of Chen Wuyou and Xiao Qingying walking out together earlier, he could roughly guess that perhaps Chen Wuyou had said something to them alone, which led to this situation

Bang

The two individuals hurriedly clasped their fists and bowed in greeting

I had previously mentioned the speculations to Xiao Rong, but now, Xiao Rong actually allows the two to be together

If all of this was designed by Chen Wuyou, then this person's scheming and disguise are truly troublesome

"Alright, none of this is important. Fortunately, Xiao Ying is fine. Let's just let this matter go, and I will fine you two months' salary. From now on, do your job properly," Xiao Rong said淡淡道. The dissatisfaction in her words was almost overflowing.

In this way, once one falls victim, without any internal strength or similar means, one is bound to either die or be severely injured

In the early morning, the sparse martial practitioners at the dojo have already begun to strengthen their muscles and bones

Zhang Rongfang was forcibly pulled by her to a corner of the dojo

Zhao Dacong puffed out his chest and proclaimed loudly, striking his chest which was as hard as steel

He exerted all his strength, but...

Zhang Rongfang was left speechless. He had never expected that Xiao Rong would have such a line of thought

Immediately, she seized Zhang Rongfang.

Actually, when Chen Wuyou came in the morning, I was also there, just listening to him speak.

Bang

Chen Wuyou has been searching for Xiao Qingying, and the reason he has not found her is that she has been hidden away by Zhang Rongfang

I knew you would be here Zhao Dacong's voice came from behind

She lifted Zhang Rongfang and steadied him

Um... this needs to be divided by location. Within a radius of one hundred miles, Qinghe Palace is second to none. Moreover, our main focus is on longevity; fighting and killing are merely methods of protecting the Dao

Good! He also did not expect that he had increased his vitality to 10, yet he was still so weak