Reborn as Lin Pingzhi, starting from escorting Daiyu to the capital.

"Master, what exactly happened?"

After the Eight Friends of Hangu Pass rejoined their master's school, they couldn't wait to ask questions.

Su Xinghe recounted the whole story to everyone.

After hearing this, the Eight Friends of Hangu breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced.

"Master, does that mean you don't have to pretend to be deaf and dumb anymore, and we don't have to hide anymore?"

Kang Guangling said with delight.

Su Xinghe nodded and said, "That's right. With the sect leader here, Ding Chunqiu will never dare to cause us any more trouble."

Then, looking at Lin Daiyu, he asked, "Sect Leader Sister, what are your plans for the future?"

Lin Daiyu thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, Senior Brother, my real name is Lin Daiyu, and my true identity is the daughter of Lin Ruhai, the Salt Commissioner of Jiangsu. I am here in the capital to stay at my maternal grandmother's house for a while."

Su Xinghe and the Eight Friends of Hangu were utterly astonished and incredulous to hear that the new sect leader was actually a lady from a prominent family.

Lin Daiyu continued:

"I plan to go to the capital and then find another excuse to go out and seek revenge on Ding Chunqiu."

Su Xinghe said, "In that case, Junior Sister Sect Leader, we will go to the capital with you so that we can look after each other."

Upon hearing this, the Eight Friends of Hangu Pass also responded enthusiastically, all saying they wanted to join in.

Lin Daiyu thought that she needed them to inquire about Ding Chunqiu's whereabouts, so she agreed.

Lin Daiyu continued, "Senior Brother, now that I have joined our sect, I naturally need to learn our martial arts. Before my master passed away, he gave me a scroll, saying that I could use it to go to Wuliang Mountain in Dali Kingdom to find the large collection of martial arts manuals he had collected, and then learn martial arts. I would appreciate it if Senior Brother could help me with this."

Upon hearing that Wu Yazi had left behind a martial arts manual, Su Xinghe was overjoyed, but then hesitated and said:

"Master did indeed have a backup plan. However, since it was left specifically for my junior sister, I cannot take a look."

Lin Daiyu said, "Master didn't say that it was left to me alone. Besides, I haven't been a disciple for long, and there are many things I don't know yet. I need to ask my senior brother for guidance."

Su Xinghe then stopped refusing and nodded slightly.

Lin Daiyu unrolled the scroll, and everyone was stunned at the same time, exclaiming "Eh!" in unison.

It turns out that the scroll depicts neither a geographical map nor a landscape, but a beautiful young woman dressed in palace attire.

Lin Daiyu exclaimed in surprise, "This is Miss Wang Yuyan!"

Su Xinghe said, "Sect Leader, look at this scroll. The silk is yellowed and worn. It must be at least thirty or forty years old, much older than Wang Yuyan."

Master painter Wu Lingjun said:

"It is truly unbelievable that my master was able to depict the appearance of this young lady decades or even centuries ago."

Seeing the meticulous brushwork in the painting, he couldn't help but try to imitate the brushstrokes, praising it repeatedly.

Lin Daiyu finally realized what was happening and said:

"There are people in the world who look so alike. The woman in this painting must have a very close relationship with Miss Wang."

He then frowned and said, "But how can we find the place where the martial arts manuals are hidden with just a scroll? Are we going to look for Miss Wang?"

Su Xinghe had been copying the brushstrokes in the painting, and now he finally realized what was happening and said:

"Since Master has entrusted this scroll to the Sect Leader, there must be a profound reason. If we ponder it carefully, we will surely find a way."

Lin Daiyu looked at Lin Pingzhi and asked, "Brother Pingzhi, what do you think?"

Lin Pingzhi said, "Since Senior Wuyazi has preserved this scroll for so long, the girl in the painting must have a close relationship with him. This girl also looks so much like Wang Yuyan, so you could start with her. As for Wuliang Mountain, you can send someone to inquire about it, but don't have high hopes."

But in his heart he thought: This Wuyazi is really unreliable. Finding the Jade Cave of Wuliang Mountain with this picture book is just nonsense.

Lin Daiyu nodded upon hearing this.

Upon seeing this, the Eight Friends of Hangu Pass volunteered one after another, eager to try their skills.

After consulting Su Xinghe, Lin Daiyu sent Fan Bailing and Shi Qinglu to inquire about Wang Yuyan, and sent Feng Asan and Gou Du to Wuliang Mountain to inquire about martial arts manuals.

The remaining four followed Lin Daiyu to the capital.

After making the arrangements, everyone packed up and went down the mountain.

Lin Pingzhi took the little snow dragon back from the man, and Lin Daiyu rode it again.

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Wang family.

Wang Yuanba and the others were overjoyed to see Lin Pingzhi return unharmed.

Seeing Lin Daiyu return with Su Xinghe and the others, he was overjoyed and hurriedly went to greet them.

In particular, Xue Muhua, the "enemy of Yama," is a medical genius of his time, said to be able to revive even the dead.

Everyone in the martial arts world wanted to befriend him.

So Wang Yuanba held a grand banquet to entertain everyone.

Lin Pingzhi and his group stayed for another three days before continuing their journey.

During these three days, he exchanged ideas with Su Xinghe, Xue Muhua and others, and his skills improved a lot.

Lin Pingzhi specifically instructed Xue Muhua that if Qiao Feng brought anyone to seek medical treatment in the future, he should not refuse.

Knowing that he had a close relationship with the sect leader, Xue Muhua readily agreed.

Name: Lin Pingzhi

Martial Arts: Evil-Repelling Sword Technique (Cut-down Version) (Perfected), Heaven-Turning Palm (Perfected), Evil-Repelling Sword Technique (Complete Version) (Not Yet Beginner), Three-Layer Cloud Reversal (Mastery), Frosty True Qi (Perfected), Flaming Blade (Proficient), Flower-Picking Finger (Not Yet Beginner), One-Finger Divine Skill (Eighth Grade)

[Skills: Disguise (Master), Medicine (Master), Horsemanship (Master), Chess (Rank 2), Ventriloquism (Perfect)]

[Silver: 26,012 taels]

He is not short of money now, because he has entered the Innate Realm and his learning speed has increased significantly.

Due to continuous use, "Stepping on Three Layers of Clouds" has been upgraded from the "minor achievement" level to the "major achievement" level.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Pingzhi said in a low voice:

"I'll spend five thousand taels to learn the One-Finger Divine Skill, thank you."

The silver tael numbers on the panel kept fluctuating.

At the same time, lines of prompts flashed below the panel.

[You have diligently studied the One-Finger Divine Skill, spending five hundred taels of silver, and your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the seventh grade.]

[Through your meticulous practice and the expenditure of five hundred taels of silver, your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the sixth rank.]

[Through continuous practice and spending five hundred taels of silver, your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the fifth grade.]

[Through continuous practice and spending one thousand taels, your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the fourth grade.]

[You spent one thousand taels of silver to discuss Zen and Taoism with Master Kurong, and your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the third grade.]

[You spent 1,500 taels of silver in seclusion and deep meditation, and finally gained some insight. Your One-Finger Divine Skill has been upgraded to the second grade.]

Your medical skills have reached their peak.

[Your silver has been exhausted; this upgrade is now complete.]

The fourth rank of One Finger Divine Skill is the foundation for cultivating the Six Meridians Divine Sword. Lin Pingzhi has now reached the second rank, and he vaguely feels that reaching the first rank is not so easy.

After thinking about it, he spent money to learn some other techniques and skills.

From this point on, his current status is:

Name: Lin Pingzhi

[Martial Arts: Evil-Repelling Sword Technique (Cut-down Version) (Perfect), Heaven-Turning Palm (Perfect), Evil-Repelling Sword Technique (Complete Version) (Not Yet Beginner), Three-Layer Cloud Reversal (Perfect), Frost True Qi (Perfect), Flaming Blade (Perfect), Seventy-Two Ultimate Skills (Prajna Zen Palm (Master), Lion's Roar (Master)...), One-Finger Divine Skill (Second Rank)]

[Skills: Disguise (Mastery), Medicine (Mastery), Horse Taming (Proficient), Chess (Rank 2), Ventriloquism (Perfect)]

[Silver: 10,012 taels]

The group turned east and continued on their way.

On this day, they finally arrived in Kaifeng.