From a chaotic world of folk customs to becoming a god through extreme methods.

"Big brother."

Lin Yuan walked into the house.

Lin Che turned around and saw that it was his younger brother. The gloomy look in his eyes quickly disappeared, and he tried his best to hide it.

"You're back?"

"How was your first day of sword practice?"

Lin Che asked with concern, while looking at Lin Yuan and noticing that his clothes were soaked with sweat and his hands were blistered.

He nodded slightly.

My younger brother has been pampered since childhood, so it seems he has really worked hard to reach this level.

Lin Yuan sat down opposite his elder brother and reported on the day's events.

"The owner of the studio measured my physique, and it was determined that I am only of average build."

"It's alright, failing the exam is fine. Our family isn't expecting you to become the top martial arts scholar." Lin Che patted his shoulder. "You're just recovering, take your time with your training, don't rush it."

Their family has been in business for generations and they don't care about martial arts at all.

After all, with money, what kind of expert can't you hire? Fighting to the death is all done by those roughnecks from the underworld.

I promised my younger brother I would learn martial arts, but I didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm for the subject.

Lin Yuan looked at his elder brother, his questions still lingering in his mind.

He thought of the richly dressed man who had just left; his elder brother was usually mild-mannered and rarely lost his temper like this.

What exactly happened?

He hesitated for a moment, but finally asked the question.

"Big brother, what was that just now...?"

"It's just some trivial matter in town," Lin Che interrupted him. "I'll take responsibility if anything happens. You just focus on practicing your sword."

Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment.

"it is good."

He ultimately did not ask any further questions.

My brother doesn't want to talk about it, so asking him is pointless.

All he can do now is to master the sword as soon as possible. As long as he is strong enough, he can solve anything.

Lin Che also stood up, seemingly trying to get Lin Yuan away.

"Alright, go take a medicinal bath first. I'll have someone prepare some herbal soup for you."

"You're feeling much better now, and you've been training all day. If you don't soak in the warm water, you won't be able to lift your arms tomorrow."

He summoned a maid and gave her a few instructions.

The maid's name was Chunxing, she was fourteen or fifteen years old, and she was clever and sensible.

As dusk fell, she carried a lantern and led Lin Yuan towards the backyard.

"Second Young Master, the medicinal bath is ready." Chunxing said as she walked. "Although our family is not a martial arts family, the eldest young master specially went to Tongrentang in town to prepare a medicinal bath prescription for you, which is specially made for beginners in martial arts."

Lin Yuan felt a warmth in his heart.

Inside the west wing.

A wooden tub, about half a person's height, was already prepared, steaming and emitting a strong, bitter medicinal smell.

Chunxing added another ladle of dark brown medicinal juice and explained.

"The pharmacist said that this medicinal bath formula can help you practice martial arts and strengthen your bones and muscles, while also expelling impurities from your body. If you don't use the medicinal bath to dissolve and expel these impurities, your body will suffer hidden injuries. The more intense your training, the more severe the injuries will be."

Lin Yuan took off his clothes and stepped into the tub.

A wave of scalding heat washed over my shoulders, and the medicinal properties seeped into my pores.

A tingling sensation surged from my limbs and bones, as if I were being bitten by countless ants.

Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Chunxing continued.

"Second Young Master, please bear with it a little longer; the medicine will take effect soon."

"Your body is weak, but as long as you take the medicinal baths regularly, you can gradually recover a lot."

Lin Yuan nodded and closed his eyes.

He practiced swordsmanship all day and his whole body was sore, especially his arms and hands, which were full of strains.

But as the medicine took effect, the tingling sensation gradually dissolved the soreness and brought a feeling of comfort.

It soaked for about 15 minutes.

Chunxing woke him up, dried him off, and changed him into clean clothes.

Then I followed her to the dining room.

Several dishes were already laid out on the table, including meat and vegetables, and the portions were generous.

In the center is a large porcelain bowl, with milky white soup and translucent fish meat inside.

"This is tonight's nourishing meal, made with the silver shad that you brought back, Second Young Master, and with added angelica, astragalus, wolfberry and other medicinal herbs."

"The young master said that this kind of precious fish is of great benefit to beginners in martial arts."

Lin Yuan sat down and picked up a piece of fish.

The fish melted in my mouth, and a warm sensation rose from my abdomen, relieving the fatigue of a day of sword practice.

Silver shad: Contains a subtle, moist energy; consuming it can replenish qi and blood, and strengthen muscles and bones.

It's definitely a good product.

Practicing martial arts is extremely taxing, and Lin Yuan devoured it all in a flash.

……

The next morning.

Lin Yuan woke up feeling refreshed.

Just then, the gatekeeper announced that Wang Wu had arrived again.

He arrived at the door and saw that Wang Wu was holding another fish in his hands.

"Young master, I heard from Gou Dan that the academy master said he has good potential and should be given special attention in his cultivation."

Wang Wu knelt down and kowtowed again, expressing his gratitude.

"I'm not very skilled, but I caught another good fish this morning. Although it's not as good as yesterday's, it's still a token of my appreciation. Please accept it, young master."

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over them.

【Jiangji (Common Grade)】

[Description: Common river fish, used for its bone-strengthening and tendon-relieving properties; the flesh is of acceptable quality.]

[No folk customs essence to extract]

It's not a spirit creature, just a slightly better river fish.

But Lin Yuan did not refuse.

"It's your good fortune as a father that Gou Dan is capable. I'll take the fish; you can go back now."

Wang Wu left, expressing his deepest gratitude.

Lin Yuan handed the fish to the kitchen, boarded the carriage again, and headed towards the Hanjiang Sword Pavilion.

……

The following days.

Lin Yuanwei followed his daily routine: arriving at the sword hall at dawn and returning home at dusk, practicing swordsmanship, taking medicinal baths, and nourishing himself with food, repeating the cycle endlessly.

Keep practicing hard every day.

His body was also changing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

My arms gradually stopped hurting, and I was able to maintain the correct stance for swordsmanship.

The blisters on my palms kept breaking and forming new skin, eventually turning into a thin callus.

However, he never grasped the sword sense that Xu Changfeng spoke of.

On the other hand, Wang Gou Dan's changes were even greater than his.

Seventh day since entering the museum.

At dusk, it was time to leave the museum.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, only Wang Gou Dan remained, practicing his sword repeatedly with an unprecedented level of focus.

Just as Lin Yuan was about to call him, Xu Changfeng pressed down on his shoulder, signaling him to be quiet.

A moment later, Wang Gou Dan stopped practicing, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Then he said with a look of surprise.

"Young Master, Senior Brother, I feel like the sword has become lighter."

"It's effortless to wield, like an extension of my arm, incredibly fluid!"

Xu Changfeng smiled faintly.

He patted Wang Gou Dan on the shoulder, a rare look of approval on his face.

"This is the feeling of swordsmanship."

"Completing the comprehension in seven days is indeed fast. There's a high probability that I'll be able to temper my body within this month."

Wang Gou Dan was stunned for a moment, then grinned and smiled very happily.

On the way back, Lin Yuan asked him what sword sense felt like.

Wang Gou Dan scratched his head and thought hard for a long time.

"Young master, I can't quite explain it either."

"It's like there's a kind of energy in your body. You don't have to think about it; it just flows into your hands, making it effortless and faster than usual."

He paused, then continued.

"Also, I can feel where the sword tip is pointing even with my eyes closed."

Lin Yuan nodded.

The energy flows automatically, and the sword follows the intention.

He kept it in mind.

For the rest of the time, Lin Yuan continued with his daily routine.

His physique has become noticeably stronger, the excess fat on his body has gradually decreased, and his back is naturally straight. He is no longer the depraved man he once was.

Medicated baths and dietary supplements have played a significant role.

Resources, in the context of martial arts, can lead to faster progress and save a significant amount of time.

But Lin Yuan's efforts were the biggest reason.

He practiced diligently and became increasingly familiar with swordsmanship. As the days went by, he grew closer and closer to understanding the feeling of swordsmanship.

However, it always feels like something is missing.

This prevented him from ever entering the gate.

During these days, Wang Wu would send over some good fish every few days, expressing his extreme gratitude to Lin Yuan for the opportunity.

Lin Yuan did not refuse and added it to his diet.

On the other side, the eldest brother's face grew increasingly gloomy.

He often works through the night while dealing with business, resulting in overwork.

Lin Yuan also heard that his family had some businesses, which had begun to be targeted by other local gentry, causing some impact.

This is simply adding insult to injury for the Lin family's current predicament.

Lin Yuan wanted to inquire, but Lin Che remained silent, taking full responsibility, leaving Lin Yuan with no options.

Fortunately, at this time, some good news finally came from my parents.

A letter was delivered to the Lin family.