Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

After settling Su Nianxi in, Lin Ye did not stop. He knew that even if he could protect her for a while, he would ultimately be unable to withstand the deeper undercurrents within the sect.

For working people, connections matter. In places like the outer gate, having more friends means having fewer enemies.

He practices the boxing techniques of "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" whenever he has free time.

The moves are now perfectly integrated, with smooth and flowing movements, and the mind, intention, energy, and strength gradually becoming one.

The punches are as swift as shooting stars chasing the moon, and as calm as a mountain returning to its peak. Each move subtly embodies the principles of the universe, with the power flowing smoothly and effortlessly. The meridians throughout the body are unobstructed and warm, all fatigue dissipates, and one feels completely comfortable. The intent of the punches merges with the mind and spirit, gradually leading to a state of excellence.

The following afternoon, Lin Ye had just delivered a change of spirit cloth to Su Nianxi from the Spirit Plant Garden when he passed the edge of the outer sect's martial arts arena and heard a suppressed groan and a reprimand.

"Stop! These are low-grade spirit stones that I worked so hard to get. What right do you have to steal them?" a slightly hoarse young man shouted stubbornly.

"On what grounds? Because you didn't pay your offerings today!" a shrill voice sneered. "A good-for-nothing from a menial job dares to enter the outer gate? If you don't pay, we'll strip you of your clothes to pay off your debt!"

Lin Ye's heart tightened, and he quickly walked around the crowd. He saw three outer disciples pushing and shoving a young man in blue who was squatting in a corner.

The boy was thin, with gentle features, pure and warm eyes, and an honest and down-to-earth expression, without any sharpness. His left arm seemed to be injured, simply wrapped with a strip of cloth, but he was tightly protecting the cloth bag in his arms, his eyes full of resentment and forbearance.

It was Lu Chenyuan, whom Lin Ye had seen in the servants' quarters before.

Lin Ye couldn't stand the kind of situation where someone who had "gotten rained on" was then trampled on in the mud.

Just as he was about to step forward, Xingjin in his arms stirred first, its little paws tugging at Lin Ye's clothes and pointing at the three disciples—

Clearly, these guys had bullied the servants at the Spirit Plant Garden quite a bit before.

"Hey, isn't this Senior Brother Lin Ye? What brings you to this corner?" The scarred disciple at the head of the group had sharp eyes. He noticed the outer sect badge on Lin Ye's waist, paused for a moment, then put on a fawning yet provocative smile. "This kid's got a tough nut to crack. He dares not pay his offerings. I'm teaching him a lesson for not knowing the rules."

Hearing the voice, Lu Chenyuan looked up abruptly. When he saw that it was Lin Ye, who had just established his authority in the side room, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but it quickly dimmed. He lowered his head and bit his lip tightly, unwilling to cause any more trouble.

Lin Ye ignored the scarred man and walked straight to Lu Chenyuan's side. He looked down at the three of them and said in a calm but undeniably authoritative tone, "I'll pay his tribute on his behalf. Get lost."

"You!" Scarface's expression changed, and he was about to lash out, but he was stunned by the second level of Stardust Into the Body aura that Lin Ye unintentionally emitted.

He knew perfectly well that Lin Ye, who had only just entered the outer sect, possessed such strength, and was someone he couldn't afford to offend. He could only glare fiercely at Lu Chenyuan, utter a harsh threat, and then slunk away with his followers.

The crowd dispersed, leaving only Lin Ye and Lu Chenyuan at the training ground.

Lu Chenyuan stood up in shame, dusted himself off, and lowered his head, not daring to look at Lin Ye: "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Lin Ye, but... but I shouldn't have troubled you."

"It was nothing." Lin Ye waved his hand, squatted down, and looked at his left arm, which was wrapped in bandages. "What happened? How did you get hurt like this?"

Lu Chenyuan hesitated for a moment before explaining in a low voice: "I come from the miscellaneous servants' quarters. My aptitude is mediocre. When I entered the outer sect, my cultivation had only just reached the peak of the first level of Star Guiding."

These past few days I've been targeted by several senior disciples. Not only do I have to pay offerings, but I also have to do heavy work for them. Yesterday I accidentally fell and probably fractured a bone..."

As he spoke, his voice grew softer and softer, his eyes filled with despair: "If this continues, I'll either be tortured to death by them or kicked out sooner or later."

Lin Ye felt a mix of emotions as he looked at him.

Isn't this just like me back then? Struggling at the bottom, barely able to protect myself, let alone have a future.

"Come with me." Lin Ye stood up, his tone leaving no room for refusal.

Lu Chenyuan was stunned for a moment, but still silently followed Lin Ye's footsteps.

The two returned to Lin Ye's room. He took out a bottle of healing pills and half a bag of low-grade spirit rice from under the bed and placed them on the table.

"I got this bottle of pills with my assessment reward. They're not some kind of miracle cure, but they're enough to treat your external injuries."

Lin Ye pushed the pills over, "And this spirit rice, keep it to nourish your body. Your injuries haven't healed, so don't do any heavy work to avoid getting hurt again."

Lu Chenyuan's eyes instantly reddened as he looked at the pills and spirit rice on the table.

In the outer sect, resources are life itself. Lin Ye had just entered the outer sect and resources were already scarce, but he did not hesitate to give himself an "outsider".

His hands trembled as he picked up the pill, then he knelt on the ground with a thud: "Brother Lin Ye! I can't thank you enough. From now on, you are my brother, Lu Chenyuan's brother! My life is yours!"

Lin Ye quickly helped him up: "A man's knees are worth gold; there's no need for this. I see you have potential, but you lack the resources to hone it, which is why you've ended up in this situation. From now on, let's be brothers and look after each other!"

And so, Lin Ye and Lu Chenyuan became sworn brothers.

From that day on, a figure appeared in Lin Ye's room.

Another month passed in the blink of an eye. During the day, Lu Chenyuan would tend to the spiritual herbs in the spiritual plant garden, and at night he would cultivate with Lin Ye.

Lin Ye taught him the boxing techniques of "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" without reservation, and even secretly shared some of the high-quality star power purified from the takeout box with him to help him solidify his foundation.

Lu Chenyuan was no slouch either; although introverted, he was a pragmatist.

He was quick and efficient, tidying up Lin Ye's room in an orderly manner, and often brought the freshest spiritual fruits from the spiritual plant garden to share with Lin Ye and Xing Jin.

As the days went by, with Lin Ye's secret help, Lu Chenyuan's cultivation level recovered and improved at an astonishing speed, breaking through from the peak of the first level of Star Guiding to the second level.

What's even more remarkable is his unwavering character and extremely diligent cultivation, which has laid an incredibly solid foundation for him.

Lin Ye also benefited greatly from the practice of the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" boxing techniques between the two.

With Lu Chenyuan as his sparring partner, his practical experience has greatly improved, and his foundation at the second level of Star Dust Infusion has become more and more solid. It is only a matter of time before he breaks through to the third level of Star Dust Infusion.

That evening, the two had just finished their cultivation and were sitting in the courtyard eating multigrain pancakes made from spirit rice when Su Nianxi came skipping over, holding a spirit flower she had just picked.

"Brother Linye, Brother Chenyuan, I picked so many beautiful spirit flowers today!" Su Nianxi smiled, her eyes crinkling.

Xingjin jumped out of Lin Ye's arms, landed on Su Nianxi's shoulder, and swished its tail arrogantly.

Under the setting sun, in the gray courtyard, a man, a girl, a spirit fox, and a composed young man create a heartwarming scene.

Lin Ye looked at the people around him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

The path to immortality for working people is never a solitary battle.

He has a sworn sister by his side, brothers to support him, and a spirit fox to rely on.

Though the road ahead is thorny, he is no longer alone in the woods.

He wanted to lead these two important people, step by step, up the sect and carve out a world of their own!

Meanwhile, in another courtyard in the distance, the skinny man who had broken through to the peak of the second level of Star Guiding was listening to his subordinates report the news of Lin Ye and Lu Chenyuan's sworn brotherhood with a gloomy face.

"Hmph, so what if he's not related by blood? I'll cripple Lin Ye in the disciple competition and see how arrogant he can be then!" A ruthless glint flashed in the skinny man's eyes, and the conspiracy in his eyes grew even deeper.