Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 313 Apprenticeship
"You're feeling much better..."

Xia Ningning looked at Yu Wanzhuo, her tone was indifferent, but her back was much straighter.

Yu Nanfeng said in a low voice, "Wan Zhuo, how can you be so rude? Aren't you going to thank the two divine doctors first?"

Yu Wanzhu seemed oblivious to his mother's displeasure, or perhaps he simply didn't care.

When blood gushed from his chest that day, he thought he was dead. He never imagined that he would be able to return to the world of the living.

I can still see my mother, my sworn sister Pan Ting... and my sister Ningning!

So, although he was recovering from a serious illness (not fully recovered yet), he didn't feel shaken; instead, he was filled with joy.

Once he regained consciousness, everything he saw made him happy.

What brought him back to his senses were these two people in front of him.

Yu Wanzhuo smiled and took a few steps, then knelt on the ground in a relaxed posture that everyone would assume he just wanted to sit down.

Few people can kneel so comfortably.

So much so that when he straightened up and then kowtowed again, others didn't realize he was kneeling.

Yan Nian quickly got up, intending to walk around Chu Tianshu to help him.

Chu Tianshu put his arm around Yan Nian's shoulder, his tone peculiar.

"I've seen plenty of fake thanks and overly enthusiastic thanks, but such a natural and genuine expression of gratitude is rare."

"Brother Yannian, why ruin the scenery?"

After Yu Wanzhuo finished kowtowing six times, upon hearing these words, he was overjoyed and went to shake Chu Tianshu's hand.

"Mr. Tianshu, you understand me."

Chu Tianshu deftly flipped his left hand and grasped the pulse point on his right hand.

"Whether I understand you or not, we'll talk about that later. Since you're here, let's get treatment first."

Chu Tianshu channeled a deep stream of true energy into his body, then released his palm, revealing a four-leaf seal in his left hand.

Once the four-leaf clover seal started spinning, Yu Wanzhuo felt like a robot that had been wound up.

He straightened up and took a few steps back.

"Wait a minute, I haven't even exchanged a few words with Sister Ningning yet..."

"If you can speak fluently while boxing, you'll naturally be able to continue the conversation."

The four-leaf seal on Chu Tianshu's hand lit up briefly and then began to rotate again.

Yu Wanzhu hunched his chest and straightened his back, his mouth naturally closing as he gathered his strength, only a low syllable emanating from his nose as he threw a punch.

The tent is big enough that even when he's boxing here, he only takes up less than a quarter of the tent.

As the punches rose and fell, the body moved gracefully up and down.

He kept humming and hawing, but couldn't say anything more.

Yan Nian chuckled, his voice extremely low: "Didn't you just let him do as he pleased, thinking it would be a good subject for a painting? Why aren't you letting him speak now?"

“A magpie on a branch can sometimes be a subject of a painting, but when it’s making noise, it’s definitely really noisy.”

Chu Tianshu maintained his smile as he answered, and in just a short while, he had already figured out what kind of person Yu Wanzhuo was.

There are too many other details to say yet, but he's definitely a talkative guy.

Xia Ningning was a little worried when she saw Yu Wanzhuo, who had been seriously injured and on the verge of death, suddenly being controlled to start punching. However, when she saw that Yu Nanfeng did not stop him, she understood.

Yu Nanfeng not only did not stop him, but his eyes were already full of smiles as he looked at Yu Wanzhuo.

Zhang Tao glanced at it a few times, then suddenly turned his gaze to Chu Tianshu, and tapped his finger on the table.

A line of text appeared on the desktop.

[Thunderous sound in the six internal organs, nine-character marrow cleansing—truly a fine style of boxing!]

Perhaps because he was more relaxed inside the tent, Zhang Tao added punctuation to his handwriting.

Chu Tianshu smiled and said, "Back when I was practicing boxing and cleansing my marrow, I encountered some obstacles and used the word 'kill' to overcome them. Now, with my current level of skill, I can use the Nine True Words to resolve them."

"But I didn't expect that Brother Zhang could see through it just by using his true energy to lightly circulate the nine syllables in his body."

The Nine Syllable Mantra, widely circulated and diverse throughout the world, is something I have also dabbled in.

Zhang Tao responded, "Judging from your cultivation level, breaking through the restrictions on your internal energy is just around the corner. Your swordsmanship is sharp and unyielding."

I wield thunder, and am also fierce and powerful. Would you be willing to spar with me and enjoy a thoroughly enjoyable experience?

"Let's have a friendly competition."

Chu Tianshu shook his head, "Forget it, I definitely can't beat them now. I don't want to get beaten up. Let's talk about it later."

He's not unfamiliar with sparring with those at the forbidden realm; he's already tried his hand at Lin Chucheng a few times before. Currently, he doesn't have an urgent need in this area.

Zhang Tao looked regretful and continued to brew himself tea.

Yu Nanfeng noticed an empty box in the corner of the tent, and a thought suddenly struck him.

Most of the boxes of essence blood that were delivered earlier are now empty.

Chu Tianshu said that only a little bit of each type is needed.

However, Nanfeng would certainly not be stingy with such a person at this time, and each type of essence blood was given a standard portion.

Normally, whether it's used to prepare medicine or to draw talismans, it takes a certain amount of time to regulate the essence and blood and to chant incantations for blessing.

As a result, by the time it reached Chu Tianshu, most of it had been consumed so quickly.

He couldn't just drink it straight down, could he?!
For those who cultivate internal energy to directly drink this essence and blood is a waste of resources. Only a portion of it is suitable for making medicine and then using it as a tonic to enhance its effects. Drinking the rest may even pollute one's internal energy, requiring the expenditure of internal energy to expel it.

Unless you're still in the stage of practicing internal strength, or someone who specifically wants to pursue that path, it might be more widely applicable...

Yu Nanfeng carefully examined Chu Tianshu's body.

This person's qi and blood are indeed extraordinary. Is it possible that someone who has already cultivated profound internal strength has not yet stopped practicing his internal energy?

“It seems that Mr. Tianshu has already used up most of the reward from last time, but if you continue to treat children, you can not only save their lives, but also teach them a set of advanced boxing techniques.”

Yu Nanfeng smiled and said, "The subsequent reward will be calculated separately. I will have someone send more essence blood."

Chu Tianshu was overjoyed.

He had originally planned to go hunting after he used up all the essence blood here. He was going to the Jinling No. 7 Spirit Realm afterward.

But now that there are ready-made ones being delivered, that would be even better.

Chu Tianshu also wanted to test the limits of his current digestive and blood-refining abilities.

"If we're going to send more essence blood, we don't need so many different kinds."

Chu Tianshu said, "We just need to get the essence blood of birds like eagles, falcons, swallows, pigeons, sparrows, and crows."

This was the result of his previous experiments: using his physical body to circulate his essence and blood, nourishing and cultivating the spirit of the soldier and the intent of the sword together.

For all kinds of essence and blood, the first use is the most effective.

Some of these essences and blood are not very effective even on the first use, so using them again would be a waste of time.

Xia Ningning suddenly said, "If we're talking about the essence and blood of birds, we, who consider food paramount, have been researching the domestication and breeding of species in border areas, and have already made some progress."

"The ancients had their own six domestic animals and poultry. We are living after a great catastrophe, so we should also have our own six domestic animals and poultry in the new era. It is a goal worth striving for."

"In terms of bird essence blood, we may have a better supply than Nanfeng, which can also provide Mr. Tianshu with a source of goods."

Yu Nanfeng's smile remained unchanged: "Manager Xia, what are you doing? Mr. Tianshu doesn't belong to Nanfeng, why are you making it look like you're trying to poach him with a high salary?"

Xia Ningning said seriously, "Boss Yu, I didn't mean that."

"However, in this day and age, it is clear that everyone is exchanging what they have and finding their own place, which is more conducive to survival and development."

"For example, my strength is far inferior to Boss Yu's, but I have sincerely wanted to take Wan Zhuo as my disciple many times. This is because he is not suitable to learn Nanfeng's kung fu, but he may be suitable to come here to study."

Yu Nanfeng unfolded his folding fan, gently shook it, and lowered his eyes without saying a word.

Yu Wanzhuo had finished the set of punches, stood up, and slowly exhaled.

Seeing that his mother did not object to taking him on as a disciple this time, he felt both surprised and a little anxious.

"Sister Ningning, I told you I won't become your apprentice."

Yu Wanzhuo's eyes darted around, and he smiled, "If I were to become a disciple, I should become a disciple of Mr. Tianshu. I have already learned his boxing techniques."

He said he would bow, and then walked up to Chu Tianshu and bowed deeply.

“Mr. Tianshu, I dare not say that I am particularly talented, but I am sincerely seeking to become your disciple and will certainly respect you.”

"As the saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a father for life,' I will treat him with the utmost respect..."

Yu Nanfeng suddenly looked up, her delicate hand holding up her folding fan, her shawl fluttering slightly, and her eyes fixed dangerously on that brat.

Yu Wanzhuo felt a chill run down his spine and realized something was wrong.

His mother raised him from childhood and has been widowed for many years. Now she is in the tent, and he is saying that he wants to treat someone else as his father. That is very strange.

"Respect your master as you would the local earth god."

Yu Wanzhu changed his words at the last minute, but his expression was very sincere.

But it was obvious to everyone what he was trying to say.

"That reckless fellow!" Xia Ningning pinched the knuckle of her index finger to suppress her laughter.

"I'm taking on apprentices."

Chu Tianshu poured himself a cup of tea and considered, "I quite enjoy being a teacher, but I'm used to wandering around, so I can't guarantee how long I can teach you."

Yu Wanzhuo quickly replied, "I have already benefited greatly from what I have learned so far. As long as you are willing to accept me as a student, I will find an auspicious day to do so."

"That's okay too."

Chu Tianshu smiled.

Suddenly the curtain was rolled up, and a cool breeze blew in from outside, carrying a slight dampness.

There was a faint rumble of thunder in the sky, and a light rain began to fall.

Chu Tianshu got up and went over, then simply rolled up the curtain.

Everyone standing at the doorway could see the riverbank.

In the dim light, the air was filled with the fresh scent of a light rain.

On the wide river surface, countless ripples bloomed together.

"It's been raining quite a lot in Nanjing lately."

Yan Nian sighed and stared at the grassy area by the river. "Speaking of which, isn't it unlucky to have the corpse buried here and then drenched by the rain? Will it affect the people in our camp?"

Xia Ningning waved her hand and said, "As long as the body is buried well, or even with good fertilizer, the so-called bad luck associated with a corpse is either due to poor burial and the spread of germs, or it's just feudal superstition."

"This is a carefully treated corpse. It won't be affected by rain or even being struck by lightning twice."

Chu Tianshu laughed and said, "You, who study physiognomy, are mocking feudal superstition?"

"I only study physiognomy as a side practice."

Xia Ningning retorted confidently, "Besides, blindly believing in something without understanding it is superstition. I study magic and painstakingly explore its true nature; how could that be superstition?"

Just then, a bolt of lightning flashed across the clouds in the sky.

The sound of thunder came from afar.

Xia Ningning looked at the lightning: "By the way, Boss Yu, have you notified the New Energy Association about the big event involving Jinling No. 7?"

Yu Nanfeng nodded: "I've communicated with them, and they should have someone come over to check on things."

The Jinling New Energy Association controls most of the power plants in this megacity.

Many of the association's high-ranking members held official positions before the cataclysm, and are therefore sometimes regarded as the current officials of the city.

New energy, food is paramount, and the south wind are the three biggest forces in Nanjing.

"The conspirators behind the Big Head Monster probably never expected that their subordinates, who could remotely control shadows, would be suddenly exposed and captured."

Chu Tianshu watched the raindrops drifting down from the sky, stretched out his hand, and felt the coolness of the drops.

"I wonder if they will make another move in the next seven days."

"But we've all gathered here, and if they're going to make a move, I'm very curious to see what kind of lineup they have and what their plan is."

(End of this chapter)