In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

Chapter 347 The Clash Between Gu Xin and Li Yuan

When Gu Xin uttered this judgment, everyone around him couldn't help but laugh.

Seeing others being belittled does indeed make you feel much better.

Moreover, before Gu Xin uttered these words, Li Yuan had just made a bold statement.

His bold statement was quickly proven wrong before it even came to fruition.

It's funny and comical just to look at.

Hesitantly, Gu Xin got up and walked towards Li Yuan.

At this moment, the expression on his face had become much sharper.

"Observe appearances to seek the truth; immortals and gods can foresee the future; mortals accept their own fate; and ordinary people cannot know it themselves."

If you don't accept your fate, your future will only be more bitter, and it may even affect your wife.

In the second half of your life, you might fight and struggle with all your might.

But in the end you'll find that no matter how much you mess around and act recklessly, to others it's just attention-seeking.

An unknown person, at worst, becomes an unknown person who is ridiculed and mocked.

In his words, Gu Xin then offered another evaluation of Li Yuan.

The atmosphere around us became increasingly lively and interesting.

"The ancient immortals' ability to read faces was indeed extraordinary."

While I may not be able to fully comprehend the changes in the world, I can at least be 90% accurate in assessing your potential and future.

The Mo family warrior who had spoken earlier spoke up again.

As soon as he said that, more martial artists around him chimed in.

Guxin actually hoped that people around him would agree with him.

But outwardly, he seemed completely unconcerned.

But Li Yuan could tell that Gu Xin would give those who echoed him a chance to speak.

People who like to manipulate people's minds always use these tactics.

They were very clear about one thing: one person speaking out alone cannot make a difference.

They need a crowd to rally them; only then do their words carry more weight.

"It seems this nobody wants to prove himself, that he thinks he's no less than an ancient immortal, right?"

Hesitantly, the Mohist warrior looked at Li Yuan again and asked him a teasing question.

The laughter from those around them grew louder, and after a while, the training ground became even more joyful.

"Knowing Heaven, knowing destiny, and knowing the times—people who seek these three things can find peace."

Those whose destiny is nameless yet seek fame throughout the world will inevitably find it difficult to find peace in this life.

Little Creek Mountain is not meant for you; you are far inferior to me, let alone anything else.

Gu Xin then turned his gaze to Xia Zhao.

"Sister Xia Zhao, if you come again in ten years, perhaps you will truly be the more suitable person."

But you are not yet today.

Furthermore, judging from your appearance, perhaps there are other auspicious places more suitable for you.

Gu Xin was very good at getting to the point in his conversations, constantly shifting between the people around him.

He completely controlled the conversation.

At the same time, the people standing behind Xia Zhao couldn't help but whisper a reminder.

These people are members of a branch of the Xia family.

Xiaoxi Mountain is Xia family property, so naturally there are benefits to be gained from the division of the family.

Moreover, the division of the family actually increased Xiaoxishan's demand.

Now that they are facing external troubles, the main family is naturally united after the division.

Thinking this, Li Yuan took a step forward.

"Second Brother Gu, fate is a difficult thing to say, and I don't want to say that fate doesn't exist in this world."

I just don't believe what you're saying.

Perhaps I really do have a destiny, but it's not the kind of destiny you're talking about.

I, an unknown nobody, will one day become famous throughout the world.

Li Yuan's words were firm, and this firmness indeed drew another round of laughter.

Gu Xin looked at Li Yuan with a helpless expression, then shook his head.

"Beautiful women are afraid of persistent suitors. Xia Zhao, you were won over by his persistent pursuit, weren't you?"

Gu Xin continued to avoid a direct response, instead using other matters to belittle and disparage Li Yuan.

But after saying that, he turned back to look at Li Yuan.

"Since you want a challenge, then I will accept."

I know exactly how capable you are.

If you're looking for a chance to verify this, then let's prove it today.

Gu Xin is someone who likes to leverage external forces.

But Gu Xin had his own pride; after all, he was a martial arts prodigy, a top genius who was highly respected.

Gu Xin is different from other charlatans in this respect.

Despite the doubts of others, he truly possesses the skill and dares to stand up and prove himself through martial arts.

"This training ground is just right."

As expected, you will have other excuses to make then, but I can still fight you today.

Hopefully, this experience will give you a real understanding and be a source of support.

Gu Xin continued speaking, using his physiognomy skills to comment on Li Yuan.

In his assessment, Li Yuan was still a person who was willing to gamble and unwilling to admit defeat.

Even if they lose, they will find all sorts of excuses and sophistry to evade the issue.

They're what ordinary people call "tough bastards".

Despite the barrage of comments, Li Yuan showed no excitement whatsoever.

When actions speak louder than words, words become meaningless.

If you win in the competition, a simple retort will be enough to make a resounding statement.

On the training ground, the two men each held a wooden weapon.

The reason for using wood was naturally to avoid seriously injuring the opponent.

Compared to hand-to-hand combat, using wooden weapons is much more dangerous.

Combining wooden tools with martial arts techniques can easily lead to injury.

However, with the aid of wooden weapons, martial artists can indeed better demonstrate their true strength and abilities.

As they spoke, Li Yuan and Gu Xin were already facing off against each other.

A gentle breeze swept by, and Li Yuan leaped forward.

Wipe the knife, wipe away the shadow to conceal your move!

The opposing Guxin remained calm, showing no anxiety or worry about the match.

It even carried a hint of casualness.

Li Yuan is only a seventh-rank martial artist, which is quite good in other places.

He is far from being able to fight Gu Xin.

In this match between the two, Gu Xin needs to suppress his own martial arts level.

But in his eyes, suppressing his cultivation level was fine; victory was inevitable.

As the wooden sword fell, Gu Xin made his move.

Li Yuan was a seventh-rank official, and he also accepted the challenge with the strength of a seventh-rank official.

Gu Xin knew about and had been exposed to the martial arts technique "Wiping the Knife".

This is a set of martial arts techniques with a solid foundation, but it is not mysterious enough.

At least in Gushin's opinion, it's not enough.

He knew a senior who focused on practicing the "Wipe Knife" martial art, and the two even sparred.

This martial arts technique has obvious flaws, and it is also very difficult to learn.

That senior once told him that it takes twenty years to get started, forty years to become proficient, and sixty years to fully master the skills.

"You are far from fully mastering the 'Knife Wiping' martial art; your skills are not up to par."

Gu Xin's commentary judged Li Yuan's understanding of this martial art.

But when the wooden knife touched the wooden sword in his hand, everything changed.

The wooden blade suddenly became a phantom, attacking abruptly from another blind spot.

The shadow conceals the attack, the shattered shadow strikes with a blade.

This was clearly Li Yuan's way of testing Gu Xin, but this move had already put immense pressure on him.

He never imagined that the "Wiping Knife" martial art could be practiced to this extent.

It was clearly just a phantom of the blade, yet it still exerted immense pressure on him.

The attack following the shattering of the phantom further exploited his weakness...