Chapter 4: Acquaintance

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Fang Tian is still struggling in pain

The circulation of true energy had unknowingly passed through several cycles, and it felt increasingly rich and gentle, neither the fierce dominance of the Yang true energy nor the soft coldness of the Yin true energy. Within the bodies of the two individuals, it circulated endlessly, gradually reaching the limit that their meridians could withstand. The connection between the two was immediately severed, as each continued their own cycle of energy flow

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Unbeknownst to him, Fang Tian felt that he could move. He instinctively exerted strength to embrace that body. Perhaps it was the urging of the masculine energy, or perhaps it was the faint fragrance of femininity. The skin, smooth as congealed fat, made him increasingly excited, desperately seeking the sweet dew from that warm and gentle place

Gongsun Yan and the maid Yue'er carefully lifted Fang Tian into the inner room and placed him on the bed. Yue'er noticed Miss Hai Mingyue standing on one side of the room, her head lowered, with a flush covering the back of her neck. She felt quite puzzled, not knowing how this Miss Hai intended to treat Young Master Fang.

He felt as if someone was taking his pulse. After a long while, he heard someone say: "... ... Young Master Fang's injury is indeed quite strange! ... ... Miss, how exactly did he sustain this injury?"

After a long internal struggle, Haiming Yue finally made up her mind. She raised her head to look at Gongsun Yan and said softly, "Sister, let's talk over there."

Gongsun Yan was taken aback, looking at Hai Mingyue with curiosity. She noticed a flush spreading across Hai Mingyue's face and felt puzzled, realizing that there was something secretive she wanted to discuss. Thus, she took her hand and led her into the inner chamber

Gongsun Yan then remembered and exclaimed with surprise: "Ah, you are Mingyue, and you are looking much better."

The two individuals, aware that they were childhood playmates, immediately began to chat and laugh. The onlookers, upon seeing that Haimingyue was a woman, all dismissed the earlier grievances with a smile.

Moreover, Gongsun Yan's thoughts were not here; her heart was entirely captivated by Fang Tian, and all her thoughts were focused on how to treat his injuries

As Yue Ming delved deeper, a sudden thought struck him, "Could it be..." After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly asked, "Senior Ding, when you used the Diamond Subduing Demon Fist to trap Brother Fang earlier, did you feel your own energy suddenly dissipate, only to vanish without a trace afterward"

Fang Tian slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was a completely naked young girl, who was meditating with her eyes closed. Her body was exquisite, resembling a celestial being, with skin that was warm and smooth, glistening like jade, truly a rare and stunning beauty

Gongsun Yan observed that Hai Mingyue was lost in thought and remained silent, her expression also quite peculiar, which aroused Gongsun Yan's deep suspicion

Ouyang Tian noticed two people chatting incessantly nearby, so he cleared his throat and said, "Miss, this person..."

After an unknown number of weeks had passed, Fang Tian felt that the profound yin true energy was becoming increasingly powerful. His entire body felt as if it were in an ice cellar, extremely cold, with his teeth chattering, making it difficult to endure. At that moment, a soft and delicate voice reached his ears: "Elder brother, hurry and circulate your energy, hold on through this ordeal!"

Gongsun Yandao: "Sister Hai, you can rest assured in your rescue efforts; I will stand guard outside, and no one will come in. If you need anything, just call for your sister."

At that moment, the girl across opened her eyes, smiled sweetly at Fang Tian, and said, "Elder brother, you are better now." Then, she shyly lowered her head. Soon realizing that she was completely naked, she let out a startled cry and hurriedly grabbed her clothes to put them on.

After undergoing this transformation of true energy, both individuals' meridians have been significantly widened, and their strength has greatly increased. Particularly, the scorching of the Yang True Energy and the confrontation and repair by the Xuan Yin True Energy have resulted in their meridians achieving a level of strength that is unmatched in the world.

This vital energy suddenly flowed from the lower body into the body of the person in the embrace, and after one complete cycle, it returned to Fang Tian's body. After another complete cycle, it flowed once again into the body of the person in the embrace. This cycle continued for a long time without interruption

Yue Ming, however, ignored Ding Rushan and turned to Gongsun Yan, saying: "Sister, regarding the events of the day, I did not intend for it to happen." As she reached up to remove the headscarf, her long, beautiful hair cascaded down, and everyone could see that she was indeed a great beauty.

Haimingyue suddenly awakened, almost forgetting the important matter. He said: "Brother Fang's injuries, in my humble opinion, are due to the forceful intrusion of Senior Ding's Vajra Subduing Demons technique into Brother Fang's body, which disrupted the balance of his internal energy, causing a backlash throughout his body. His life is now in grave danger..."

Fang Tian felt as if his entire body was bathed in a spring breeze, immensely refreshing. His vital energy flowed continuously through his meridians, smooth and lustrous like pearls. Within his dantian, the vital energy surged greatly, and his power had, imperceptibly, ascended to a new level.

Yue Ming did not expect that after being away for a short while, he would return to find that his newly recognized brother was gravely injured. Upon entering, he saw Fang Tian's face flushed, his body drenched in sweat, and his teeth clenched tightly, clearly in excruciating pain. As he used his internal energy to probe Fang Tian's meridians, he discovered that a vigorous and surging yang energy was flowing through, indicating a very peculiar injury.

Everyone was clearly taken aback; Ouyang Tian's medical skills were the best in the Gongsun family. If he said there was no way, then perhaps...

Gongsun Yan then realized this and hurriedly introduced everyone. She said to everyone: "This is Hai Mingyue, the daughter of Uncle Hai from the Xuanxin Sect. When I was young, my father took me to the mountain to visit Uncle Hai and them."

In a hazy state, Fang Tian gradually regained consciousness. He felt a pervasive pain throughout his body, as the Yang energy surged rapidly, completely out of control. Only within the confines of his spiritual platform was there a sense of coolness, as the mysterious Yin energy he had cultivated firmly resisted the invasion of the Yang energy. "Is this internal energy backlash?" Fang Tian was taken aback, struggling to rise but finding himself utterly immobile. Wherever the Yang energy spread, the pain was unbearable, akin to being pricked by needles and crawled upon by ants, yet he could not even manage a groan. "Is this internal energy backlash?" Fang Tian was taken aback, struggling to rise but finding himself utterly immobile. Wherever the Yang energy spread, the pain was unbearable, akin to being pricked by needles and crawled upon by ants, yet he could not even manage a groan.

Gongsun Yan was born into a prestigious family, and from a young age, she was intelligent and clever. Her grandfather, parents, uncles, and aunts all doted on her. Later, she became a disciple of Shuhui, one of the top ten masters in the world, and her skills surpassed those of her peers. Since childhood, she had been proud of her intelligence and always looked down on others. However, for some reason, upon meeting Fang Tian for the first time today, her emotions were stirred. She recalled hearing shouts from outside, realizing that there was a problem with the escort cart in the courtyard. The Xiongwei Escort Agency was well-known in the martial world and had a branch within the influence of the Gongsun family. Having deep connections with her family, she decided to step out to see what was happening.

Fang Tian felt a sudden chill in his heart, and all his thoughts sank into the operation of the true energy within his meridians. After a long time, just as Fang Tian could no longer endure, the mysterious yin energy emanating from his lower body suddenly ceased, replaced instead by a slowly rising warmth. This warmth rapidly dispelled the coldness throughout Fang Tian's body, and the two types of true energy began to merge, forming a gentle and rich flow of true energy that spread throughout his body. Within the dantian, it continuously absorbed, rotated, and combined, ultimately resulting in a brand new form of true energy that no longer distinguished between yin and yang, nor between cold and heat. The two types of true energy merged into a gentle and rich flow that spread throughout his body, continuously absorbing, rotating, and combining within the dantian, ultimately forming a brand new true energy that no longer distinguished between yin and yang, nor between cold and heat.

Ouyang Tiandao: "This is precisely the most peculiar aspect. Although I do not have a deep understanding of the martial arts of the esteemed monk, it is evident that Young Master Fang's power is distinctly masculine, filled with dominance, unlike the techniques of the Buddhist sect. In Brother Ding's Vajra Subduing Demons Fist, it should have been a case of hard overcoming hard, yet he was able to silently escape the range of the punch's force, which is truly astonishing. As for Young Master Fang's injuries, I am powerless and still have no grasp of the situation. Alas..."

Yue Ming's family has a profound academic background, and he possesses extensive knowledge of various internal and external injuries. However, he is perplexed as to how Fang Tian could sustain such a peculiar injury. He fell into a moment of contemplation, remaining silent.

Yue'er responded softly, stepped out of the room, and gently closed the door

Throughout history, there have been rumors in the martial arts world that Hai Tao's youngest daughter has suffered from a terminal illness since childhood, preventing her from practicing martial arts. However, given the current situation, it is evident that such rumors in the martial arts community should not be taken at face value

Gongsun Yan observed as Yue Ming took Fang Tian's pulse. Although she did not appreciate this person's frivolous behavior towards her, she understood that it concerned Fang Tian's life. Therefore, she recounted to Yue Ming how Fang Tian had been injured.

Only then did the crowd realize the extraordinary background of this young girl. It is known that the Xuanxin Sect not only produces numerous experts but also possesses immense hidden power, holding a significant position in the martial world. For decades, it has been the largest sect in the martial arts community, surpassing renowned sects such as Shaolin and Wudang, firmly maintaining its top status. Moreover, the leader of the Flying Dragon Hall, Hai Tao, is an expert among experts. Since the sect leader of Xuanxin has long ceased to concern himself with worldly affairs, all sect matters are managed by Hai Tao and the other three hall masters. As the head of the first hall, Hai Tao holds a prominent position within the sect and is also a crucial figure in the martial world.

Gongsun Yan is exceptionally intelligent and certainly understands Ouyang Tian's thoughts. The grievances of the previous generation are not something she can untangle or clarify. In the martial world, everyone fears her master as if he were a tiger, which greatly displeases Gongsun Yan. In her impression, her master is gentle and considerate, never raising his voice, and she has never seen him angry. To Gongsun Yan, her master is like a kind mother, and she truly cannot comprehend why everyone in the martial world speaks of her master's brutality.

The Diamond Subduing Demon Fist is the unique skill of the Cloud-Moving Divine Hand, Ding Rushan. It is derived from the Shaolin's ultimate technique, the Shadowless Divine Fist. When executed, it envelops the opponent in immense pressure, rendering them immobile and forcing them to await the impact of a punch. This bears a striking resemblance to the Shadowless Divine Fist. However, while the Shadowless Divine Fist strikes silently and invisibly, catching the opponent off guard, the Diamond Subduing Demon Fist allows the opponent to be aware of the incoming punch but renders them unable to evade due to the surrounding pressure. In this regard, the Shadowless Divine Fist may be seen as somewhat sneaky, whereas the Diamond Subduing Demon Fist is straightforward, leading the opponent to face the punch directly, which adds to their frustration. Ding Rushan seldom employs the Diamond Subduing Demon Fist, but when he does, unless the opponent possesses exceptional skill to counter it directly, they are bound to be hit. The fact that Fang Tian could escape from such pressure is unprecedented, leaving Ding Rushan in a state of uncertainty.

Yue Ming then said: "Sister, you don't remember? I am Hai Mingyue! Ten years ago, Uncle Gongsun brought you to my house, and we played together for more than ten days, didn't we?"

Gongsun Yan saw Yue Ming again and mentioned the events of the day, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she felt quite annoyed. When she finally saw the boy reveal his true identity, which turned out to be a girl, she couldn't help but be stunned and remained there in a daze.

Haimingyue recalled her inability to endure loneliness, sneaking down the mountain to wander in the martial world. Until one night, she happened to witness Fang Tian helping the rich and the poor, which piqued her curiosity. The next day, they met to test each other, but unexpectedly, Fang Tian was able to evade her effortlessly with his agility. His lightness skill was astonishing, reminiscent of the fleeting shadows of the mad monk. Given the mad monk's connection to the Xuanxin Sect, she concluded that Fang Tian must be a disciple of the mad monk. After traveling together for a few days, she felt an indescribable joy. However, unbeknownst to her, she was eventually found by someone sent by her father. After employing a small trick to escape, she returned, only to find that Fang Tian had already sustained serious injuries.

It turned out that the one who took my pulse was Ouyang Tian. I never expected that this Ouyang Tian possessed medical skills. I wonder how he compares to myself... Hehe. Fang Tian thought to himself, but at that moment, a wave of intense pain surged through him, causing him to let out a muffled groan. He could no longer pay attention to the outside world and focused all his energy on operating the Xuan Yin Heart Method to counter the increasingly potent Yang True Qi. His Xuan Yin True Qi struggled to support him, as fragile as a thread of life. He devoted all his efforts to the Xuan Yin Heart Method, with no time to concern himself with external matters, fully immersing his mind and spirit into his body to endure the excruciating pain.

Fang Tian felt a warm and gentle sensation enveloping his lower body, an extraordinary comfort that seemed to release the heat coursing through him, continuously surging towards that mysterious place

Ouyang Tiandao, I have long admired you. He said: "Miss Mingyue, I am unaware of the condition of Young Master Fang's injuries..."

The figure hesitated for a moment, embraced his body, feeling only warmth and smoothness, with a faint, lingering fragrance wafting into the nose... Suddenly, a surge of heat rose from the lower abdomen...

After a long while, Gongsun Yan stepped out, but the figure of Hai Mingyue was nowhere to be seen

Yue Ming continued, "Senior Ding, please forgive my impudence. Your extraordinary skill, the Diamond Subduing Demon Fist, involves first releasing internal energy around the enemy before striking, rendering them immobile. After the punch is delivered, the surrounding internal energy also presses down on the enemy, tightly constricting their body like a copper wall or iron barrier, thereby enhancing the force of the punch. For the enemy, it feels as if countless people are simultaneously attacking him with punches, does it not"

Heming Yue responded in a very low voice, her head bowed even lower

With a passionate moan, Fang Tian felt the body in his arms tremble, and suddenly a warmth surged from below, followed by a coolness that flowed upward into his body. Wherever this cool energy passed, the meridians, long scorched by the fiery Yang energy, felt a refreshing relief, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort and extreme relaxation. The mysterious Yin energy emanating from below grew stronger, continuously impacting the fiery Yang energy within Fang Tian, constantly repairing the damaged meridians. Ultimately, it converged in the Dantian, rotating and absorbing the Yang energy, ascending along the Governing Vessel, cutting through obstacles with unstoppable momentum, reaching the Baihui acupoint at the top of his head, where it merged with the Yin energy residing between the spiritual platform. In that moment, the Yin energy surged even more, flowing down the Conception Vessel and into the Dantian. The mysterious Yin energy from below continued to intensify, repeatedly impacting the fiery Yang energy within Fang Tian, repairing the damaged meridians, and finally converging in the Dantian, rotating and absorbing the Yang energy, ascending along the Governing Vessel, cutting through obstacles with unstoppable momentum, reaching the Baihui acupoint at the top of his head, merging with the Yin energy residing between the spiritual platform. In an instant, the Conception and Governing vessels were fully opened.

The entire body was filled with the scorching Yang energy, swirling chaotically, and the pain was unbearable for an ordinary person. Had it not been for the protection of the profound Yin energy sustaining the meridians, he would have likely perished from the severing of his channels long ago. Fang Tian could only endure this inhuman suffering while desperately clinging to a moment of coolness in his spiritual platform, helpless to change his fate.

Yue Ming, upon hearing how Fang Tian was injured, remained perplexed and deeply troubled. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, "Could it be that..." With a movement of his hand, he channeled his own true energy into Fang Tian's body. He sensed that the true energy within Fang Tian was exceptionally profound, far beyond his own capabilities, and the violent areas were even more so. He felt this true energy moving increasingly swiftly, and wherever it passed, the damage to the meridians intensified. If it were him, he would have long since met his demise. Yet, how could Fang Tian endure? Yue Ming was filled with doubt and examined closely, only to discover that each meridian was protected by a thin layer of yin energy. Near the heart meridian and the spiritual platform, this mysterious yin energy was even more substantial. It became clear to him that Fang Tian was able to survive such a fierce backlash of power entirely due to the mysterious yin true energy within him.

Ding Rushan was taken aback: "How do you know? ... ... Indeed, this is precisely the ultimate technique 'Cage' from my Vajra Demon Subduing Fist. Any enemy who enters the cage can never escape, and can only watch helplessly as they are struck. Who exactly are you, and how do you know my exclusive secret?"

Only the voice of Gongsun Yan could be heard saying: "As a disciple of the foolish Master, I naturally possess extraordinary abilities. What is so strange about his injuries? ... ... Uncle Ouyang, do you have a way to save him?"

After a long time, Gongsun Yancai said: "He is undoubtedly a disciple of Master Chi. The skill he just displayed in escaping is clearly the Floating Light and Fleeting Shadow technique of Master Chi. Among the lightness skills in the world, this is the most esteemed. I have yet to hear of any lightness skill in the martial world that surpasses Floating Light and Fleeting Shadow. Moreover, my master has previously explained this lightness technique, and I believe it to be accurate."

In the haze, he felt a figure approach him, slowly unfastening his clothes. Due to the excessive expansion of the Yang energy, Fang Tian was already extremely overheated. As his clothes were loosened, he immediately felt a coolness that was remarkably pleasant.

Ding Rushan was surprised to find that this young girl was actually the daughter of Haitao from the Xuanxin Sect. Considering that the Xuanxin Sect is reputed to be the foremost sect in the world, and that the previous sect leader was the greatest master of all, it is not at all surprising that she would be aware of the secrets of her own martial arts.

Gongsun Yan sat alone in the room, with Haiming Yue and Fang Tian in the inner chamber. Gongsun Yan appeared to have a very peculiar expression on her face as she sat there

Oh, given the connection between the Immortal Shuhui and the Senior Monk Chi... Oh, that should be correct. Ouyang Tian felt he had misspoken and secretly glanced at Gongsun Yan, noticing that she seemed not to pay attention, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. In the martial world, everyone knows that the reason the Monk Chi is called 'Chi' is due to his deep infatuation with the Immortal Shuhui, yet no one knows why later they became a monk and a nun. Due to their formidable reputations, no one dared to investigate the reasons behind it, and the bond between the two became a taboo in the martial arts community, with no one daring to discuss the rights and wrongs involved. The Monk Chi, compassionate and benevolent, did not mind the idle chatter of some people, but the fiery temper of the Nun Yan made it so that no one dared to test her attitude towards this topic. Although Ouyang Tian was highly skilled, he was well aware that he was far from being a match for Nun Yan. Today, as this topic came up by chance, he could not help but feel uneasy, but fortunately, he quickly realized and stopped himself.

Gongsun Yan and Yue'er walked out, closed the door properly, and came to the outer room. Gongsun Yan said to Yue'er: "Yue'er, you stand guard outside the door; no one is allowed to enter!"

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Fang Tian felt that the girl opposite him looked very familiar, yet he could not recall where he had seen her before. Amidst the torment of his injuries and in a haze, Fang Tian understood that it was this girl who had saved him, using her incredibly precious virgin essence to do so. For a moment, Fang Tian did not know how to face this girl who was both immensely kind and yet quite unfamiliar to him

Upon thinking of this, Gongsun Yan could not help but feel fortunate that her palm strike was not heavy due to her panic; otherwise, would this newly recognized senior brother... Furthermore, she recalled Fang Tian's hand touching her... She felt a warmth in her chest, a delightful and ticklish sensation.

This fellow is indeed quite remarkable, managing to escape silently from my Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist, leaving me with nothing but empty air; it is truly strange! It turns out to be the voice of Ding Rushan.

How do you know? ... ... Exactly! Ding Rushan initially held Yue Ming in great contempt due to this young man's frivolity towards Gongsun Yan during the day. However, upon hearing him speak as if he had experienced it firsthand, he could not help but greatly admire his talent and learning.

Ouyang Tian and Ding Rushan both claimed to be, and Ouyang Tian was particularly impressed by Hai Mingyue. He still had no understanding of Fang Tian's injuries, yet this young girl had already found a way to treat them. Could it be that he was truly getting old?

Yue Ming (should be called Hai Mingyue) said: "Thank you for your concern, sister. I have been thinking about you all these years. Ever since you left, I have had no playmate. These years have been so dull for me."

"Miss, Young Master Yue has arrived." Yue'er’s voice interrupted Gongsun Yan's wandering thoughts, causing her face to involuntarily flush. She raised her head and saw Yue Ming rushing in quickly, heading straight for Fang Tian on the bed. "Fortunately, no one noticed me," Gongsun Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and composed herself.

Gongsun Yan said to Ouyang Tian and Ding Rushan: "Uncle Ouyang, Uncle Ding, Hai Mei has already found a way to treat Brother Fang's injuries. However, during the treatment, no one is allowed to disturb her. I would like to ask both uncles to guard outside the room. If Third Brother returns, please also keep watch outside."

Fang Tian was greatly astonished and said: "You... you are Yue Ming?!"

Hai Mingyue had already determined that Fang Tian was a disciple of the foolish monk. However, upon examining his pulse, she found his internal energy to be remarkably unique, and it felt strangely familiar, reminiscent of the Yin-Yang divine skills of her sect. Could he be a disciple of Master Peng? Hai Mingyue was not certain, but she knew that Fang Tian was now in a critical situation. In the depths of her thoughts, Hai Mingyue conceived a method that might save Fang Tian, but the consequences were truly unpredictable; it might cost her own life, and even then, it might not guarantee Fang Tian's safety. Yet, if she did not employ this method, in her urgency, there were no other viable strategies to rescue him. If she delayed for even a moment, Fang Tian could suffer a fatal disruption of his meridians. Observing the expressions of Gongsun Yan and the others, it seemed they were equally at a loss, leaving her with no choice but to resolve the issue herself. Should she save him or not? Hai Mingyue was indecisive. The intricacies of the situation were too burdensome for a girl, making her even more hesitant.

Little did she know, as soon as she stepped out of the door, a shadow rushed towards her with such speed that she could not evade it, and she was embraced fully. Throughout her life, she had never been touched by a man. Although those in the martial world do not strictly adhere to the principle of avoiding physical contact between men and women, being held in a man's arms still exceeded her psychological boundaries. Especially since that person's hand was placed inappropriately, it became even more unforgivable. In a mix of shame and anger, she struck out without thinking, only to find that the man did not retaliate and took her blow head-on. In the blink of an eye, she realized that the man was Fang Tian, and she also saw the sword light coming from behind him, aimed by Yue Er. The force of the attack was such that it could pierce through both of them. Just as she was filled with doubt, her body involuntarily flew out, narrowly avoiding the deadly thrust.