Playing with fantasy beasts in the martial arts world

Chapter 36 Stronghold of the Martial Arts World

"Not very good!" That was naturally what Cha Nan thought to herself.

Seeking advice from Da Xiaowu?
It would be better to find Guo Fu. At least Guo Fu can provide riding effects and work value bonuses. Even if the quality of her teaching itself is a bit poor, with these bonuses, the minimum standard can be guaranteed.

"Thank you, Uncle Guo! This was just a joke between me and Fu'er, and it seems that I was being presumptuous!" Cha Nan didn't need to look to know that the old Rolls-Royce was scrutinizing him.

The lively, carefree, and uninhibited Huang Yatou of yesteryear has now become an old dove guarding its nest because of Guo Jing.

"Hey! Since you're willing, there's no need to refuse!"

"Da Wu, Xiao Wu, I taught you the Wuqiu Palm technique some time ago. You can pass it on to your younger brother! Don't keep it to yourself!" Guo Jing said.

Cha Nan wondered what kind of martial art this "No-Seeking Palm" was, since she had never heard of Guo Jing knowing it!
Was it Guo Jing's extraordinary encounters over the years due to the barrier, or was it a martial art he created himself?
Judging from the name alone, it sounds a bit lame!
"Yes, Master!" Da Wu and Xiao Wu clasped their fists in response, showing no displeasure on their faces. It was unclear whether they looked down on the Wuqiu Palm because it was so common, or whether they were simply indifferent to martial arts. Since Cha Nan had taken away what they cherished most, they naturally didn't care about anything else.

As night deepened, the group didn't linger. After a few casual words, Cha Nan was led to a guest room to rest.

Not long after I sat down in the room, a servant from the manor brought me tea and some simple, but reasonably palatable, food, as well as a basin of hot water for washing my face and feet.

Cha Nan didn't feel neglected. Xiangyang was a place of long-term fighting, and another major battle was about to break out. All kinds of supplies were in short supply. Guo Jing was focused on defending Xiangyang, so how could his mansion be extravagant?
It's important to know that even in the original timeline, without Yang Guo's involvement, Guo Xiang's sixteenth birthday celebration would have been nothing more than Huang Rong personally cooking a bowl of noodles.

After eating and drinking his fill, Cha Nan used a towel to wipe himself down with the hot water in the wooden basin, summoned a wolf to keep watch, and then went to sleep.

Meanwhile, in Guo Jing and Huang Rong's room, Huang Rong, who had just finished washing Guo Jing's feet, showed a hint of hesitation on her face.

Although Guo Jing was sometimes slow to notice, he was always very attentive to Huang Rong, so he immediately noticed his wife's emotional change.

"Are you thinking about Fu'er and that young man Cha?" Guo Jing asked.

Huang Rong nodded: "Although our Fu'er is beautiful, she is a heartless fool. I have already inquired with Xiang'er and found that Brother Cha is only in his early twenties, almost ten years younger than our Fu'er. I am worried..."

"I'm worried that he's not after our Fu'er, but has other motives."

Guo Jing, however, embraced his wife, who was as light and tender as a young girl, yet possessed the plumpness and allure of a mature woman, and laughed, "We have no power, no influence, and no wealth. What is there to covet?"

"If there's anything he'd like, as long as he's good to our Fu'er, what's wrong with giving it to him?"

Huang Rong said, "You're so carefree. With our unparalleled martial arts skills, which one of them isn't coveted?"

He sighed as he spoke, "Ever since that gate to the underworld opened, the martial world has become increasingly chaotic, which always makes me feel uneasy..."

She didn't know that this was because the atmosphere of the martial arts world was gradually changing.

Apart from *A Deadly Secret*, most other martial arts novels in the Jin-themed genre still carry a strong fairytale and romantic flavor. To put it bluntly, they are not as violent, and most people in the martial arts world still value morality and rules.

But if relatively less warm-hearted figures from the Gu and Wen factions were to migrate here, wouldn't the atmosphere of the martial arts world change?

Ambitious people and cunning schemers will gradually infiltrate their poison, casting a shadow over the entire martial arts world. Guo Jing said, "Rong'er! You've forgotten that my Wuqiu Palm is easy to learn but difficult to master. Without a sincere heart, one can only grasp its superficial aspects, making it inferior even to second-rate palm techniques in the martial arts world."

"If he can truly master the Palm of No Desire, then he will be a good match for Fu'er. If not... we will guide and educate him properly. As long as we are sincere, he may still be a good match for her!"

Hearing her husband say that neither side would be inconvenient, Huang Rong smiled sweetly, then snuggled into Guo Jing's arms, feeling somewhat relieved.

"Brother Jing! Rong'er has learned another technique from the Orchid Finger Technique. Do you want to see it?"

Guo Jing released Huang Rong, crawled into bed, and said without turning his head, "Rong'er, I still have to patrol the city walls in the second half of the night, so I'll rest now! You should rest early too!" After saying that, he was snoring loudly in no time.

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong's face showed displeasure. She slapped Guo Jing's arm hard before lying down on her side as well, her mind racing with plans and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the Mongol side.

The various worlds are connected through the interdimensional gate, and she already knew about the fall of Xiangyang and the destruction of the Song Dynasty by the Yuan court. She even found out many details. Although there are some changes in different worlds, the essence remains the same. She had already made some plans and calculations.

No matter how she planned, she seemed unable to find a real way out in the face of the overwhelming tide.

Overwhelmed with sorrow, Huang Rong gradually drifted off to sleep.

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In the guest room, Cha Nan suddenly sat up and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead.

Last night, he had a dream in which he was connected to the city of Xiangyang beneath his feet, becoming a part of this city that was about to be shattered by war.

Then he woke up!

When I woke up, I realized... this was more than just a dream!

He definitely had a special feeling!

The technology panel page, which was originally completely black, now clearly shows that the Palu terminal is ready for manufacturing.

This means that in Xiangyang City, he can choose a place to place the Palu terminal and then turn a small area into his own stronghold.

As long as he settles in this stronghold, he will have 'roots' in the martial arts world. Even if he dies, he will not return to the beginning of his journey through the martial arts world, but will be able to be resurrected directly in the stronghold, just like in the fantasy beast world.

Establishing a base signifies a significant step forward in his position within the martial arts world.

But... why Xiangyang City of all places?
What is the underlying operating mechanism behind this?

"If that's the case, then I'll have to make some adjustments to my plan!" Cha Nan sighed. He had originally planned to stay in the martial arts world for a few more days to let the scent of the fantasy beast world dissipate and prevent the wolf pack from coming to block his door. Now it seemed that he would have to take a little more risks.

Fortunately, Cha Nan now has a better stockpile of Palu ore fragments and knows how to obtain them from the martial arts world. So even if some Palu ore fragments are wasted back and forth, it's not an unbearable loss.

"First, I'll find a place to establish a base in the martial arts world, and then I'll take Guo Fu back to the fantasy beast world to develop our strength." Cha Nan thought to himself, then got dressed and went out, intending to find Guo Fu first and then ask her if there was any quiet and open place in Xiangyang City.

(End of this chapter)