Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 125 Kindness is Priceless, Full Support

Qingyun Martial Arts School, a quiet retreat surrounded by lush bamboo.

The eldest disciple, Bai Yunfei, dressed in a moon-white long robe, stood in front of the window, his knuckles unconsciously tapping the window frame.

He was handsome and had an otherworldly air. Coupled with his early-stage Refining Body Realm cultivation and his status as a disciple personally taught by the sect leader, he was the object of admiration for countless female disciples in the martial arts school.

However, at this moment, a faint shadow hung over his brows, and his gaze drifted unnoticed towards Li Ling Shuang, who was chatting and laughing with several female companions not far outside the courtyard.

Li Ling Shuang, the owner's distant grandniece, is exceptionally talented, with a straightforward yet resilient personality, and a strikingly beautiful appearance.

In Bai Yunfei's eyes, she was not only an excellent marriage partner who could help him solidify his position in the martial arts school and even the inner city, but she herself was like a clear mountain spring, making Bai Yunfei, who was used to the pretentious women of the inner city, unable to resist wanting to get close to her and absorb her unique vitality.

"Brother, you're peeking at Sister Ling Shuang again." A clear voice came from behind him. It was his younger sister, Bai Yunqing, who was about the same age as Li Ling Shuang and was her best friend with whom she could talk about anything.

Bai Yunfei remained expressionless, turned around and said calmly, "Don't be naughty."

However, I noticed that Junior Sister Ling Shuang seems to be somewhat weak lately, and her sword practice has lost some of its usual sharpness. Could it be that she has encountered a problem in her cultivation, or perhaps—is she experiencing a shortage of resources?

Bai Yunqing tilted his head and thought for a moment: "I haven't heard of any trouble. But—now that you mention it, I remember."

It seems that Sister Ling Shuang hasn't been collecting her share of Qi and Blood Pills this month.

I asked her a few days ago if she was saving this for when she was trying to break through to a higher realm, and she just smiled and didn't say anything more. But I felt—

She didn't seem to be in such a hurry to use the pills anymore.

"Didn't receive it? And it's useless?" Bai Yunfei's eyes narrowed slightly. Li Ling Shuang was at a critical stage of breaking through from the Great Perfection of the Copper Skin Realm, so her need for Qi and Blood Pills should be very urgent.

Something unusual happened.

"Qing'er," Bai Yunfei said gently, with the concern of an older brother, "you and Ling Shuang are the closest of friends. Do you know if she has recently met with any old acquaintances? Or perhaps—she has transferred resources to someone else? You know, the people in the inner city are complicated. Junior Sister Ling Shuang is simple-minded. Don't let her be fooled by some ignorant people."

Bai Yunqing had no doubts. After thinking for a moment, he lowered his voice and said, "Brother, now that you mention it, I think I heard Sister Ling Shuang mention it a while ago. She used to know a pretty powerful senior brother named Song Jing when she was at the Zhui Feng Martial Arts School in the outer city. He's been quite famous in the outer city lately."

Sister Ling Shuang seemed to admire him quite a bit, saying that he was righteous, upright, and very capable.

The pills—could they be lent to this Senior Brother Song for an emergency?

I vaguely heard that Senior Brother Song is also going to participate in the martial arts competition and is short of resources.

"Song Jing? That peasant from the outer city?" A barely perceptible chill crept onto Bai Yunfei's lips.

He had recently heard of this name; the story of how he had killed several evil cultivators in the Flesh Refining Realm and won a praise from the captain was being spread like wildfire among the ignorant people in the outer city.

In Bai Yunfei's view, it was nothing more than a lucky break and an exaggerated country trick. How much real talent could a poor boy from out of town possibly have?

Does he even deserve to be looked up to by Junior Sister Ling Shuang, let alone receive her precious pills?

"Hmph, nonsense. Just because she's had a bit of luck, she thinks she can leap over the dragon gate? Junior Sister Ling Shuang is loyal and righteous; she's probably been blinded by the sweet talk of such a scheming and manipulative person." Bai Yunfei's heart was filled with jealousy, but his tone remained composed, though tinged with worry.

"Brother, don't think so badly of her. Sister Ling Shuang isn't stupid," Bai Yunqing muttered.

"The simpler one's mind, the easier it is to be deceived by pretense." Bai Yunfei shook his head and said seriously, "Qing'er, you should pay more attention to this in your daily life."

If Junior Sister Ling Shuang has any further dealings with that Song Jing, please remember to inform your brother. Junior Sister Ling Shuang is of paramount importance to our Qingyun Martial Arts School; we must not allow her to be led astray by outsiders or needlessly damage her foundation.”

"Okay, okay," Bai Yunqing replied, seemingly understanding but not quite.

A few days later, Bai Yunfei "coincidentally" encountered Li Lingshuang practicing swordsmanship alone by the stream behind the martial arts school.

"Junior Sister Ling Shuang, what refined taste you have." Bai Yunfei approached with a smile, his posture elegant. "Your swordsmanship has improved considerably. However, judging from your aura, it seems slightly fluctuating. Perhaps you've been practicing too diligently lately, or perhaps—you have something on your mind?"

Li Ling Shuang sheathed her sword and bowed politely: "Senior Brother Bai. Ling Shuang is doing well, thank you for your concern."

"Junior sister, there's no need to be so formal." Bai Yunfei smiled gently, but then subtly changed the subject, "In the path of cultivation, resources are fundamental, especially Qi and Blood Pills, which are essential for strengthening the foundation and nourishing the vital energy."

I've heard that you haven't been using your allotted share lately, Junior Sister. Do you have other plans? Junior Sister, we're from the same sect; there are some things I must remind you of.

He took a step closer, lowered his voice, and said earnestly, "The people in the inner city are unpredictable. Some people, born into humble circumstances, will swarm like leeches once they sense an opportunity, and will not stop until they have sucked the last drop of blood dry."

Especially those so-called "friends" and "old acquaintances" you made when you were poor and lowly—once your status and position change, they no longer think about friendship, but how to extract more benefits from you.

Junior sister, you are kind-hearted and loyal, which are your strengths, but also the easiest for villains to take advantage of.

Do not waste precious medicinal resources on worthless, opportunistic scoundrels who only know how to leech off others and have no future, simply out of momentary pity. You will only ruin your own future and bring shame upon yourself.

His words, seemingly concerned, were actually a veiled criticism that Song Jing was a sycophant who was trying to curry favor with Li Lingshuang and scheming for her resources. He also denigrated Li Lingshuang's act of giving him the pill as "being used" and "wasting" her time.

Li Ling Shuang's previously calm expression quickly turned cold after hearing these words.

How could she not hear the veiled meaning in Bai Yunfei's words?

His denigration of Song Jing was not only a slander against Song Jing, but also an insult to Li Ling Shuang's judgment and personality!

She met Song Jing when they were both struggling, and knew him well to be resilient and proud, far from the wretched person Bai Yunfei described.

Bai Yunfei's backstabbing and sowing discord revealed his narrow-mindedness, which disgusted her.

What disgusted her even more was that Bai Yunfei's words confirmed his actions of secretly probing into her private affairs.

This feeling of being spied on and excessively "cared for" made her extremely uncomfortable.

And the person he's talking about is him, right? He knows about my relationship with the guild master, which is why he's gotten close to me—all for the ammunition share. He's always been unwilling to be outdone by the others in the inner city.

"Senior Brother Bai," Li Ling Shuang raised her eyes, her gaze cold and her tone detached yet firm, "Ling Shuang has her own way of handling matters. The pills are my own; who I give them to and how I dispose of them is my private affair, and I need not trouble you with it, Senior Brother."

As for what kind of person Senior Brother Song Jing is, Ling Shuang knows perfectly well, and there's no need for outsiders to comment. If Senior Brother has no further guidance, Ling Shuang still needs to practice her swordsmanship, so I'll have to excuse myself from accompanying him.

Having said that, she stopped looking at Bai Yunfei's instantly frozen face, turned around and left, her steps crisp and clean, completely throwing that seemingly "well-intentioned" advice behind her, letting it go in one ear and out the other, her opinion of Bai Yunfei plummeting to rock bottom.

This person, relying on his status as the senior disciple and his good looks, usually pretends to be aloof, but in reality he has ulterior motives and is constantly pestering people, which is really annoying.

Li Lingshuang went against the grain and offered even stronger support.

Not only did he not distance himself from Song Jing because of Bai Yunfei's instigation, but his support for Song Jing became even stronger because of Bai Yunfei's slander of Song Jing and interference in his life.

She had always admired Song Jing's character and potential, and now she felt even more determined to help him and see what he could do about it.

With the martial arts competition approaching, Song Jing might not have broken through to the Body Refining Realm yet, but having just entered this realm, he would definitely need a lot of resources to consolidate his cultivation and improve his techniques in order to achieve a good ranking in the competition where there are many strong opponents.

As for the second branch of the Nie family, the amount of pills they can provide is probably limited.

After a moment's thought, Li Ling Shuang made a decision. She went to find the owner of the inn, who was also her distant great-uncle.

"Uncle, Ling Shuang would like to request an advance on two Qi and Blood Pills for next month," Li Ling Shuang said bluntly.

The academy's owner, Li Tianyang, was a sprightly old man. Upon hearing this, he put down his teacup and asked kindly, "Oh? Ling Shuang, have you reached a crucial stage in your cultivation? If you need anything, the academy will certainly support you."

Li Ling Shuang shook her head and said frankly, "It's not for my own use. I wanted to give it to a former fellow disciple. He was kind to me, and now he's in the midst of the martial arts competition and urgently needs the pills to consolidate his cultivation and strive for a higher ranking. I wanted to do my part."

"A former fellow disciple?" The master stroked his beard, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "Is it that young friend from the Wind Chasing Martial Arts School in the outer city? I've heard some stories about him recently. His name seems to be Song Jing? He's a good kid, with excellent character and talent."

You haven't forgotten the camaraderie of your humble beginnings even in times of wealth and honor, and you still think of helping old friends. Your parents taught you the importance of loyalty and camaraderie. Even during those years of wandering in a distant city, you didn't lose this core value. Good, very good!

The academy master greatly admired Li Ling Shuang's frankness and loyalty, and readily approved her request for an advance on the pills. He also added, "However, Ling Shuang, there should be limits to helping others. Don't let it interfere with your own cultivation. You've reached a crucial moment now."

"Ling Shuang understands, thank you very much, Uncle!" Li Ling Shuang thanked him happily.

Carrying the two newly acquired Qi and Blood Pills, Li Ling Shuang once again arrived at the villa where Song Jing was temporarily staying.

As she stepped into the courtyard, she paused involuntarily when she saw the figure in a blue robe slowly finishing his practice under the tree, a look of surprise flashing across her beautiful eyes.

In just a short time, Song Jing seemed to have undergone a complete transformation!

His physique was noticeably more robust and muscular than before. He wasn't bulky, but rather every line of his body exuded a smooth and powerful aura. His broad shoulders and wide back made even his simple blue robe stand tall and straight.

Her skin was still fair, but it subtly revealed a warm and understated jade-like luster, as if it had been refined through countless trials.

What is most striking about him are his eyes, clear and deep, with a glint of light flashing between them. When he looks around, he exudes an aura of composure as steady as a mountain and sharpness as sharp as a sword.

Standing there, he was like an unyielding spear, full of vigor and spirit, subtly blending with his surroundings, exuding a sense of oppressive power that made one's heart tremble.

This is a change that cannot be brought about by ordinary skill advancement!

This is clearly a transformation after a leap in the level of life!

Li Ling Shuang's heart began to race uncontrollably. A guess that even she found hard to believe, mixed with immense joy, instantly filled her heart.

She strode forward and stopped in front of Song Jing, scrutinizing him carefully and cautiously, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly with excitement: "Senior Brother Song, you—you have—already broken through to the next realm?"

Upon recognizing Li Ling Shuang, Song Jing smiled gently and nodded, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty: "Yes, I managed to break through a few days ago by sheer luck. Speaking of which, this successful breakthrough is largely thanks to the pills you gave me, Junior Sister Ling Shuang, which helped stabilize my internal energy and blood. Of course, I also owe a debt of gratitude to the second branch of the Nie family. The higher one's cultivation level, the greater the responsibility; one should strive even harder in the future."

He admitted it! He really broke through to the Flesh Refining Realm!

Li Ling Shuang was deeply shocked.

How long has it been since we met in the outer city?

Song Jing rose to prominence like a comet, going from obscurity to fame in the outer city, and now he has reached the Body Refining Realm—such a speed of cultivation is simply astonishing!

No wonder he was able to achieve such amazing results!

After the initial shock came a surge of admiration and joy. Li Ling Shuang's eyes shone brightly as she sincerely praised, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Song! You've broken through to the Body Refinement Realm, transcending the barrier between immortals and mortals. Your future path to the Great Dao is promising! Senior Brother is a genius. My few pills were merely a fortunate coincidence. It is an honor to have contributed even a little."

Immediately, remembering her purpose, a look of concern appeared on her face as she handed over the two newly acquired Qi and Blood Pills: "Senior Brother has broken through to a higher realm and needs these pills to consolidate his strength. These two pills are a small token of my appreciation, wishing you continued success in the Martial Arts Competition! Also—" She paused, her tone turning serious, "I heard that Senior Brother has a duel with Nie Feng? This man is an elite of the Kuangfeng Martial Arts Academy, a rising star of the Nie family's main branch. It's said that his cultivation has reached the peak of the early stage of the Flesh Refining Realm, and his Kuangfeng Blade Technique is unparalleled. He is renowned among the younger generation in the inner city, second only to the Eight Heroes of the Inner City." Although Senior Brother has broken through, he is still relatively new to this realm. Facing him—we must be extremely cautious and not underestimate him!

Feeling the warmth in Song Jing's heart at Li Ling Shuang's sincere care and reminder, he solemnly accepted the pill: "Thank you, Junior Sister. I will remember your kindness in accepting the pill. As for Nie Feng, I will take care of my own affairs. He is indeed an excellent whetstone."

Seeing that Song Jing's gaze was calm and his demeanor composed, without the slightest fear, Li Ling Shuang felt somewhat relieved, but her worries had not completely dissipated.

She then asked, "The martial arts competition is just around the corner, and there are many strong competitors. I wonder how your preparations are going, senior brother? Are you confident in your ability to handle it?"

Song Jing did not answer directly.

He walked to the open space in the courtyard and took the Crimson Wildfire Spear, which was leaning against the stone bench, in his hand.

The spear came into his hand and emitted a deep hum, connected to his breath.

"The martial arts competition is a battle of heroes. I dare not presume to claim victory." Song Jing's gaze swept over the crimson-gold patterns on the spear, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "But now that we've come this far, we must give it our all and use this spear to test our skills against the heroes of this inner city!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already moved.

With the Wind Chasing Leg Technique, his figure moved like lightning, leaving afterimages in the courtyard. His speed was almost ghostly.

He immediately switched to the Nine Shadow Steps, his movements unpredictable, each step revealing multiple shadows, a mix of reality and illusion, leaving the opponent breathless and unable to defend against him.

Finally, the Crimson Wildfire Spear was unleashed!

The Wildfire Spear Technique is unleashed in full force!

In an instant, an invisible raging fire seemed to ignite in the courtyard. The shadows of spears were numerous, shooting forward like sparks and spreading like wildfire. The fierce and violent spear intent mixed with the overwhelming and unstoppable power of the flesh-refining realm swept in all directions!

The gunshots whistled through the air, accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder. The sheer force of the attack caused Li Ling Shuang, who was standing to the side, to feel a slight stinging sensation on her skin and to catch her breath.

Li Ling Shuang stared intently, deeply shocked.

After breaking through to the Flesh Refining Realm, Song Jing's strength underwent a tremendous change!

That speed, that power, that mastery of the martial arts technique, that explosive power perfectly matched with the divine weapon—compared to before, he was like a completely different person!

She even felt that Song Jing now had the confidence to compete with the top geniuses in the inner city!

After finishing a set of marksmanship demonstrations, Song Jing put away his gun, stood still, and looked at Li Ling Shuang with a long, drawn-out breath.

Li Ling Shuang took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and smiled brightly, a smile as radiant as the rising sun, filled with undisguised admiration and anticipation: "Senior Brother's divine might has truly impressed me. I now understand the meaning of 'a scholar who has been away for three days must be looked at with new eyes.' With this strength, Senior Brother will surely make a name for himself and shine brightly in the Martial Arts Competition! Ling Shuang—eagerly awaits!"

The last trace of gloom in her heart caused by Bai Yunfei's instigation has now been completely dispelled by Song Jing's absolute strength and high morale.

The young man before me has already transformed into a dragon, and is about to unleash his own storm on the highest stage of the inner city.

She felt fortunate to be one of the few witnesses and supporters before the storm hit.